Failure to Clinch Victory Threatens Peace Conference
An editorial argues that friction at the Paris peace talks, allied reluctance to seal a decisive victory, and Germany’s defiance endanger armistice terms and risk a shift from peace efforts to renewed military pressure. It warns that attempts to create a league of nations prematurely may backfire and delay lasting settlement.
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Paris
League of Nations
Germany
Supreme War Council
Marshal Foch
Europe
League
Mathias Erzberger
German Armistice Commission
German Empire
Hindenburg
United States
Picton
Supreme Economic Council
Foch
Economic Council
Democracy and Germanys War A Analysis of Scheidemann and Autocracy
The piece argues Clemenceau’s warning signals deep world impact, labeling Germany’s shift as opportunistic. It credits Scheidemann with wartime votes, Berlin’s double stance, and claims democracy proved superior to autocracy after Foch’s leadership and German socialist Congress resistance. It ends with a harsh anti-German verdict and lingering wartime hostility.
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M Clemenceau
Paris Figaro
Germany
Philip Scheidsmann
Belgium
International Bureau
Socialists of the World
Vandervelde
Huysmans
Kaizer
Kaiser
Heierr Scheidemann
Herr Scheidemann
Foch
von Hindenburg
Scheidemann
Berne
Wilhelmstrasse
Ballplatz
Hohenzollerns
Defeat of Suffrage in Senate Remains Delayed
The Senate failed to pass the woman suffrage amendment for a second time this Congress, 55 to 23, with Southern Democrats opposing for racial- and state-right reasons. President Wilson faced militant pressure to press a veto or persuasion, but analysis shows Democratic votes mostly aligned with constituents. Expect next Congress to possibly pass the national suffrage measure as public sentiment grows and other nations enfranchise.
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Congress
Senate
Williame
Mississippi
Wilson
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Pomerene
Ohio
New Jersey
Washington
France
House
Mann
Alton B. Parker
National Security League
League
Wan
Sherley
Appropriations Committee
Wilson Indorsinger
Judiciary Committee
Whaley
South Carolina
Gard
Volatead
Minnesota
United States
South America
Shipping Board
Edmonds
Pennsylvania
Hawaii
J. Kuhio Kalaniehaole
Islands
Authora’ League of New York
Charles B. Smith
New York
House Patents Committee
Deporting Undesirables and the Unity of America
An editorial lauds federal action to deport 54 alleged anarchists and Bolshevists traveling from the West to an Atlantic port. It asserts immigration and espionage laws authorize removal with five years’ imprisonment for return, condemns radicalism, and mocks critics while defending the peace conference and world league of peace.
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Atlantic
Department of Justice
Secretary of Labor
Lugard Legacy in Africa and Global Reach Retired Governor General
General Sir Frederick Lugard and his gifted wife shaped British rule in Africa and beyond. The long serving Nigeria governor general helped suppress the Nyasa slave trade, expanded rail and river navigation, and governed with native chiefs. Lady Lugard organized Belgian refugee support, earning praise in Belgium.
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Sir Frederick Lugard Long
Africa
Sir Frederick Lugard
Nigeria
Sir Frederick
Itu
Hkentee
Central Africa
Nyassaland
Uganda
Edward Lugard
Jugesboro
Frederick
Madras
Afghanistan
Lord Roberta
Cabul
Candahar
Burmah
Nyassa
Proceedings in brief from Congress and committees
Congress met at noon and recessed at 5 p m. The war revenue bill conference report was discussed and deferred. Senators Gore Lewis King Sherman Jones debated farm policy, Mexico action, and deportation. Others backed shipyard work, Bolshivik inquiries, and wartime prohibition.
Demands Inquiry on Mexico Murder Claims
Senator Lewis of Illinois introduced a resolution to probe whether action is needed to shield American lives and property in Mexico. The resolution cites alleged Serrano government killings and confiscations and asks the Foreign Relations Committee to investigate via the State Department and other sources, proposing measures if charges are upheld.
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Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Lewis
Illinois
Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Wilson
Roosevelt
King
Utah
Society of Free Nation
Senstérs Sherman
Poindexter
Shipping Board
Seattle
Townsend
Michigan
Jones
Washington
LW. W
Senate Department of Labor
A. B. Garretson
Order of Railway Conductors
Interstate Commerce Committee
Public Buildings Committee
Chicago Speedway
Henry Veeder
Swift & Co
Diamond T
Thomas F. Logan
Banting and Currency Committee
John Skelton Williams
William C. Huntington
Petrograd
Russia
State Department
War Dept bars unauthorized insignia sales to troops
War Department orders posted to stop post exchanges from handling unofficial military insignia. Commandants instructed to pressure stores near army camps to halt sales of unauthorized decorations and insignia.
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War Department
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed timetable for trains from Washington to major cities with daily changes. Departures to Chicago connect there for all points west and times reflect Railroad Administration data.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
Blr
Boston
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisville
Memphis
S. R
New Orleans
A. m
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
P. BR. R
Richmond
Tubercular Soldiers Discharged From Army Surplus
Dr W G Stimpson told Senate that about 24000 soldiers have been discharged for tuberculosis since the war began. Tubercular patients tend to spend a third of their time in hospitals and the Public Health Service outlined plans to add 2000 beds. Chicago clubwomen urged Secretary Baker to finish the speedway hospital project and proposed Fort Sheridan be used for storage. Baker agreed to discuss with Surgeon General Ireland.
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W. G. Stimpson
Senate Buildings Committee
United States Public Health Service
Public Health Service
Chicago
Baker
Speedway Hospital
Fort Sheridan
Ireland
Secret Agents In Michigan Investigated By Department Of Justice
The Department of Justice admits investigating charges of irregular practices linked to the direction of Truman H Newberry as United States senator in Michigan. Senator Townsend’s resolution alleges that since last August over 25 men claiming DOJ affiliation operated unlawfully in Michigan, naming authorized agents in the state.
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Department of Justice
Truman H Newberry
United States
Michigan
Department
Townsend
Senate
Agenina
British Board authorizes podda exports to Rhine region
The British Board of Trade has authorized exporting firms to supply podda to the occupied left bank of the Rhine, per Consul General Skinner in London. Other rules allow sending samples or descriptions of export restricted goods without license to nonenemy declination for orders. A license covers 300 tons of cocoa powder monthly allocated to manufacturers by 1912 export levels with a general license for trade with Czechoslovakia under restrictions.
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British Board of Trade
Podda
Rhine
State Department
Skinner
London
Caecho-Slovakia
Fever Hospitals in France Shift to Army Reduction
The War Department announced a plan to reduce hospital facilities in France to match army personnel cuts. Base Hospitals Nos. 2 8 13 20 26 30 35 48 plus Evacuation Hospital No. 34 and Mobile Hospital No. 3 are reassigned to early convoy duties as part of the downsizing.
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France
War Department
Admiral Hughes Details to Command Philadelphia Yard
Rear Admiral Charles F. Hughes is ordered to take charge of the Philadelphia navy yard, succeeding Rear Admiral James M. Helm who moves to Washington for special duty. Rear Admiral Clarence E. Williams, commanding division 1 of the Pacific fleet, also receives orders to Washington.
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Hughes
Charles F. Hughes
Civel
Philadelphia Navy Yard
James M. Helm
Daniels
Washington
Clarence &. Williams
Pacific Fleet
League of Nations idea debated by Parker and peers
Washington talks compile views on a League to Enforce Peace and a future league of nations. Judge Alton B. Parker discusses a global organization guiding inquiry into cross border threats, while critics warn prohibition drives risk revolution amid partisan forecasts and possible Taft candidacy.
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League of Nations
Alton B. Parker
New York
Judge Parker
Washington
Congress
League
Taft
Willard
New Yorks Great Catskill Aqueduct Project Plans
Prof Chadwick describes the Catskill aqueduct as a massive $183 million system, delivering 600 million gallons daily and set for completion in eighteen years. He warns continued conservation of eastern rain and mountain water is needed for future population growth of New York City and surrounding areas. The project is built in graduated sections merging at completion. The article also references political disappointment regarding Soviet influence.
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New York City
Charles N. Chadwick
Water Supplies Commission of the Metropolis
Willard Prof. Chadwick
Waterways Association of New York
Washington
Watways Congress
Congress of the United States
New York
Catskill
Rainfell
Adirondacka
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Kano
Centralfrica
Manchester
Niini-Novgorod
Lord Kitchener
Isaac Taylor
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Cigver Chinese
Orient
Lugerd
Belgian War Refugee Committee
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England
Lugard
United Kingdom
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W. M Hough
Judge Hough
Missouri
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Faft
Si Wall
Republican Party
Bennis Flyoan
Frank Lawden
Illnois
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