Germany as a Single Power Threat to Postwar Peace
The piece argues Germany's power stemmed from unity under autocracy and cautions that without vigilance a united Germany could reemerge as a single empire. It warns against trusting German promises, notes plans for reorganization, and cites Germany Austria joining to form a force stronger than France, unless the United States intervenes.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Europe
Junkers
France
Poland
Paris
Austria
Germany's Crumbling Dreams in Rail Plans
A 1920s commentary argues the Orient Express will resume Paris to Constantinople routes, but without German or Austrian segments, using Italian and Serbian lines instead. It envisions further expansion to Baghdad and the Persian Gulf, with Zionist Palestine seeking Paris to Jerusalem service, while criticizing Germany and Austria for exclusion and noting peace conference missteps and league of nations debates.
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Germany
Compagnie Internationale Des
Wagon Lits
Paris
Constantinople
Near East
Strassburg
Munich
Vienna
Budapest
Milan
Venice
Trieste
Agram
Nish
Sofia
Asia
Garmany
Austria
Berlin
Bagdad
Europe
Mitteleuropa
France
Great Britain
Next President Must Show Conspicuous Ability For World Role
The article argues the next U S president must be a highly capable leader with proven achievements. It warns that if the United States joins the League of Nations on tentative terms, the president’s duties will expand globally. Nominating conventions are far off, but qualifications outweigh geographic or partisan factors, with mastery of new postwar challenges as the key test. The piece cautions against political expediency and bosses, predicting 1929 will favor established statesmen over novices.
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United States
Wilson
League of Nations
Ship of State
Republican
Newocratic Party
A Hyde
Chicago
Washington
Germany
Belgium
Allenby
Allenbs
Europe
France
St Mihiel Salient
St Mihiel
Down With the Reds in debate over anarchistic speech
The piece urges Congress to curb anarchistic speech and actions amid national debates on the league of nations. It calls for immediate drastic laws against red flag displays, violent newspapers, and revolts, arguing patriotism requires action to stop Bolshevik outrages and prevent mob rule. It ends with a quip on imperial reach and mock certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
League of Nations
Wilaba
United States
Education Board Report Reveals $44 Million Allocation
New York February 16 The annual report of the general education board funded by John D Rockefeller shows resources totaling 44 675 273 with 31 333 000 assigned to medical schools 650 800 for general university endowments 328 586 for schools awarding degrees and 56 000 for educational research and state surveys.
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New York
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Prohibitionists in Diplomacy Stir Foreign Reactions
A long article argues that if the Anti Saloon League succeeds in restricting ambassadorial and diplomatic postings to prohibitionists, foreign governments may reject or oust such nominees as persona non grata. It cites European rulers favoring abstinence, cites Count Bernatorff’s Catholic mission, and notes debates over Royal Academy leadership with Sir Aston Webb’s presidency amid historic scrutiny.
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Washington
Europe
Alfonso
Spain
Victor Emmanuel
George
Wilhelmina
Holland
Charles of
Wurttemberg
Sweden
Sophia
Total Abstinence Society
Prince Bernadette
Count Andrew Bernatorff
Andrew Bernatorff
Madrid
Agan Webb
Royal Academy of England
James Wyatt
Wyatt
George ‘Iv
Academy
Royal Academy
England
Sir Aston Webb
Joshua Reynolds
Aston Webb
Edward Poynter
Extra Session Hinted As Congress Faces Backlog
The Sixty-fifth Congress opens amid a looming backlog of appropriation bills and a push for a possible early extra session. Night sessions planned through March 4. Debate centers on money bills and the League of Nations constitution as President Wilson returns from France. House aims to clear urgent measures in ten days while Senate works on rivers and harbors, naval, agriculture, and Indian money bills.
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Senate
House
Congress
League of Nationa
Wilson
France
Banate
Senate Military Committee
Treasury Department
Glaas
Good Roads Work Lags In Federal Aid Plan
The Department of Labor unveiled figures showing $43.5 million in federal aid and 7,869 miles of road projects across 760 efforts, yet less than 45 miles built under the plan. Texas leads with 70 approved projects totaling 992 miles costing about $3.97 million, while Pennsylvania tops in projected cost at $4.79 million for 144 miles. The department notes federal funds cover about half the expense, aiming to spur revival of public works amidst unemployment.
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Congress
Department of Labor
Etght
Department
Arkansas
California
Louisiana
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Texas
Pennsylvania
Savings Banks Pledge Back War Savings Drive Support
Twenty thousand savings institutions affiliated with the American Bankers Association pledged aid to the government's thrift campaign and war savings stamps sales in 1919. The Treasury Savings Division reported at a recent meeting that banks will respond to Treasury calls. Secretary Gleason expressed appreciation for the cooperation and noted rising deposits despite wartime demands.
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American Bankers’ Association
Savings Division
United States Treasury
Association
Savings Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Glags
Bankers
Hla
Hurley seeks 1500 husky sailors for merchant fleet
The United States shipping board, led by Chairman Edward N Hurley, plans to recruit 1500 young Americans to learn boiler firing for new merchant ships. Recruits start on training ships at 30 dollars monthly for 30 days, then proceed to deep water voyages at 75 dollars monthly. Uniforms and board provided. postings aim to expose men to global routes and potential promotion. discharged soldiers and naval reservists eligible.
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United States Shipping Board
Edward N. Hurley
Coal Control to End March 1 War time coal orders lifted
The fuel administration announced that wartime regulation of the coal trade will cease March 1. Abrogation targets order 3885 prohibiting coal shipments for reconsignments and the November 6 1817 order mandating tidewater consignments. The Tidewater coal exchange remains operational via voluntary shipper and railroad arrangements.
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The
Fuel Administration
Tidewater
Tidewater Coal Exchange
Railroad Administration
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
Washington Post provides a compact schedule of departures from Washington to major cities nationwide. The list shows multiple times for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and more, with notes on railway lines and varying daily departures.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
F&lven
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. R
Boston
Cincinnati
Dem. CP. R. R
Detroit
P. R
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
A. C. EL
Louisville
Memphis
CS. R
New Orleans
B. R
3. R
New York
P. R. FR
Pittsburgh
Richmond
A. m
P. R.R
Red Cross Ships Clothes to Aid European Refugees
The American Red Cross will ship textiles valued at 4.5 million dollars to France to aid refugees in Europe. France becomes the supply base with 15.5 million yards of material destined for refugee garments and new depots planned at Lille Amiens Laon Mezlares Chalong Verdun to serve returning civilians.
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American
Red Cross
France
War Council
Europe
Lille
Amiens
Laon
Mezlares
Chalong
Verdun
Mexico to Revise Land Grants Policy
Mexican secretary of agriculture Pastor Ronalix ordered a revision of land concessions granted by previous governments. The move targets American and British firms and nationals, focusing on Chiapas Lower California and Quintana Roo. Some concessions have already been canceled to favor national agricultural development.
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Pastor Ronalix
Mexxico
Republic
Diaz
Chiapas
Lower California
Quintana Poo
British decorate U S Navy officers for submarine service
Eleven U S Navy officers receive British decorations for distinguished service against enemy submarines. Capt Alfred W Johnson and Joseph K Taussige Wers win the Order of St Michael and St George. Others include Cmdrs George F Neal Charles A Blately and Lt Comdrs Carpender Henry Loftin Fallon and Naughton with Loomis and Justice honored. Commanding officer Carpender of the destroyer Fanning received the decoration from King George last July.
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United States Navy
Navy Department
Alfred W. Johnson
Joseph K. Taussige Wers
Prominent Democrats discuss candidate prospects in Washington
In Washington discussions, Denver activist John T Barnett cites potential nominees including Senator Pomerene while Rufus S Webb of Farmouth Maine urges meat packing reform and farmer organization. Capt A Hyde defends cavalry's enduring role in warfare amid broader debates on strategy and policy.
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Rufus S. Webb
Farmouth
Maine
National
Federal Trade Commission
MM Webb
Othe
Webb
Farmers' National Council
United States
Washington
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