Williams Faces Senate Inquiry Over Comptroller Duties
Williams defends actions as comptroller of railroad administration amid attacks by McFadden and Montague. Weeks accuses him of withdrawing funds from Riggs Bank and New York Central, while Williams deflects editorials and letters from bankers as biased or paid propaganda. He pushes for listed bankers to identify themselves, calling critics bushwhackers.
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McFadden
Montague
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Shacka
Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Willams
Comptroller's Office
Williams
Wilson
John Skelton Williams
Hetero Chet
Pennsylvania
House
Acta
Railroad Administration
Virginia
Weeks
Wiliams
Riggs National Bank of Washington
Riggs Bank
Charles R. Sabin
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
New York Central
New York Bank
Editoriata
Air battles and parachute woes in the Argonne
The piece recalls Allied air superiority edging forward late in the war amid heavy German air power. It notes lack of aviation infantry liaison, limited Liberty motors, and late parachute developments. It cites Eddie Rickenbacker’s success, armored Bodie planes, and grim survival odds for pilots, with anecdotes from Metz and a rescued ace.
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Argonne
Boche
Pear
Hoche
Junker
Mercedes
Eddie Rickenbacher
Lieut
Heinrichs
Col Warren Resigns From U S Army Post Paris Duty
Col Charles B. Warren, senior officer under Provost Marshal General Crowder and adviser to the American delegation at the peace conference, resigns from the service. He will return to Detroit to resume residence and private affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Warren
General Crowder
Paris
Detroit
Gunston Hall Launch Tied to Parade Day in 1919
The Gunston Hall steel cargo ship will be launched at Virginia Shipbuilding in Alexandria on February 27 at 4 p m, the same day Washington plans a parade to welcome returning soldiers. President Wilson and Mrs Wilson may attend the christening by Mrs B W Morse if official duties allow.
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Gunston Hall
Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation
Alexandria
Falla
Washington
Bleigh
Potomac
Wilson
Pennnsylvania Avenue
B. W. Morse
White House
Eight German liners assigned to U S troop transport
Eight large German liners including the Imperator, now at Hamburg, have been assigned to the United States for troop transport use. An inspecting board at Bremen will soon determine further actions and arrangements.
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Imperator
Hamburg
United States
Bremen
Navy to speed troop returns from Europe this summer
The plan calls for bringing troops home from Europe by summer’s end if policy allows. German ships allocated can carry 50,000 to 60,000 troops monthly. Temporary suspension of overtime and Sunday work in navy yards will accelerate converting cargo carriers to support the effort.
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Europe
Shipyards to Get New Wage Scale
Wage scale reform planned after March 1 as national agreements expire. Local bodies with government, yard operators and labor union representation will formulate measures. Hurley says Piez devised the plan and will seek War Labor Board input on Seattle examiners amid a strike. Foremen at Hog Island return to work awaiting final decision in a week.
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Macey Board
Hurley
Shipping Board
Charles Pies
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Philadelphia
Hog Island
Charles Piez
Saugus
Piez
United States
Hoe Island
Made in America film shown at Crandall's Rnickerbocker
Made in America, an eight reel motion picture on training of American soldiers and development of victorious armies, will be officially shown at Crandall's Rnickerbocker Theater this afternoon at 4 20 o'clock. Notices issued by the chief of staff have been posted and a distinguished audience is expected.
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America
Crandall
Rnickerbocker Theater
Opposition to Bluff Navy Protest at Wilson Builds Backing for Real Program
Republicans back a genuine three year naval program with ten capital ships and accompanying vessels while opposing a so called bluff navy. Senate panel keeps President authority to halt construction amid disarmament debates. Swift & Company reports beef prices in Washington for the week ending February 15, 1919.
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Administration
Congress
Senate Naval Af
League of National AB
Naval Establishment
Wileon
Wileaon
Hia
House
Senate
Swanson
Pittman
Lewis
Henatora Lodge
Penrose
Swift & Company
Washington, D
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Justice
Chasse
Colombey-les-Belles
Colombey-les- Belles
Bocie
Luffbury
Ole Hanson
Oles Hansom
Seattle
Wash
Long
Pacific Coast
Theodore Roosevelt
Hanson
Col
Virginia Corporation
U. S
Wate Castara
Bill
Ledge
Bolivia
Melton
Eal
Palais Reysle
Fieor
Sare
Germany
Pershing
Army of Occupation
War Department
Meee
Ligut
Ernest E. Harmon
Arms
Bolling Field
Reco
Monnday
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Illinois
Arthur Young & Company, Certified Public Accountants
Chicago, Ill
U.S. A
Center
D. T. Dutrow
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