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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1919
Page
6
A long excerpt surveys radical and antiwar writings in American and European journals, noting Bolshevik influence, calls for armed workers uprisings, and pro German sentiment in Much Ado and other publications. It cites The Masses suppression, Trotsky panel pieces, and Liz Turner’s Madeira letter voicing admiration for Germany while urging revolutionary action.
The passage contrasts weak opponents with our inexhaustible forces and mocks civilization’s reforms. It argues future generations may condemn the current push for social measures such as twilight sleep, kindergartens, pensions, and worker protection, as armies advance.
Prince Iritomo Yamagata elder statesman and former minister of war lies in critical condition at eighty one. A pivotal figure in Japan's political military leadership, he helped shape the current cabinet and has held roles as president of the privy council and member of the imperial military council.
President and Mrs Wilson attended four religious services this morning aboard the George Washington and later rested in their quarters. The ship and its destroyer escort progress on schedule amid choppy seas and rain squalls while wounded regulars sail with the flotilla.
The subject has avoided comment during his homeward journey and is expected to reveal his position and clarify issues immediately upon arrival in the United States.
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel praised the American Red Cross for its wartime relief work. He commended their generous impulse and abnegation in alleviating suffering, noting their labor strengthened friendship and brotherhood between the United States and Italy.
Paria reports that telephone communications between French departments, cut off at the war’s start, will resume Monday. Only lines near the Swiss and Spanish frontiers remain excluded.
A mass meeting at Carrot Institute Mall urged Congress to pass a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment granting Washington citizens the right to elect senators representatives and presidential electors. Speakers A Leftwich Sinclair and Chapin Brown led a campaign outlining the history and need for suffrage, with plans for nationwide outreach and further public meetings.
Twenty men calling themselves comrades of the world arrived in Lawrence Massachusetts to meet textile mill strikers who blocked a parade at the railway station. Bernard M Allen of Phillips Academy wore a 54 48 badge signaling a 48 hour week with 14 hours pay as a wage reform symbol. The visitors conferred with striker leaders and planned a mass meeting for the evening.
Secretary of War Baker and Mrs. Baker visited Baltimore from Washington to attend a mass meeting of women war workers at Ford's Opera House. Mrs. Baker sang patriotic songs while Mr. Baker spoke of the women’s great wartime contributions and urged government recognition during reconstruction.
A general strike set for April 1 the municipal election day was approved by the Chicago Federation of Labor to aid the new labor party. Milk delivery drivers promised service until midnight, then halt after 12. Labor leaders discussed suspending streetcar service on election day. Special to The Washington Post. Bristol Virginia February 16 Elkansh D Parince died after long illness. His widow a daughter and a son with the army in France survive him.
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