Pershing aide's confession on war shortages reveals crisis
A Senate reading of a confidential 1918 cable from Gen Pershing shows critical motor transport shortages in France. Reed accuses the War Department of mismanaging supplies while praising Americans at home who mobilized the war effort.
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Washington
Congressonal Record
Senator Reed
Missouri
Pershing
War Department
Secretary of War
Gessera
France
Senate
Reed
Congress
Urgent Shipping Need For Motor Trucks In France
The article urges immediate consideration of plans to ensure sufficient tonnage for army supply in France with proper equipment and quantities. It stresses the urgent need for motor transportation and notes deck space could ship motor trucks without overburdening docks or needing rail transport, urging shipping authorities to act.
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Rench
France
Premier Clemenceau's Own Story of the Shooting
The French premier Clemenceau recounts a shooting at a boulevard corner. He describes recognizing a silhouette, the assailant firing through a car window, and the chauffeur speeding away to safety. He notes the attackers as poor shots and jokes about arranging meetings in advance.
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Clemenceau
Clemenceaus
Stephen Picton
Tve
Senators Push Unanimous Red Flag and Anarchy Bill
Senate committee unanimously approved a measure to ban red flag displays and punish anarchic propaganda. The bill, aligning with Senator Men of Indiana and others, would outlaw symbols of violence and the distribution of material advocating overthrow by force. A subcommittee was authorized to extend provisions to mail transmission. Samuel C. Ridenour, 8, of Ringgold, died from injuries at Frick works in Waynesboro, after being struck by lumber. his family survives.
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Senate Juy
Men
Indiana
Senate
United States
Op Beth
C. Ridenour
Rogerstown
Samuel Charles Ridenour
Ringgold
Washington County
Tafay
Frick Works
Waynesboro
Adler Assassin Becomes President in German Austrian Republic
Dr Friedrich Adler, who assassinated Premier Sturgkh at Vienna in 1916, is proclaimed president by defense troops outside the town hall. Reports from Vienna received by the Exchange Telegraph Company state Adler's rise amid the German Austrian republic’s crisis.
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London
Friedrich Adler
Stuergkh
Vienna
Exchange Telegraph Company
Yeowomen to March in Welcome Day Parade
Four companies of yeowomen stood in review before Rear Admiral Victor Bluse on the Ellipse yesterday afternoon. The group, originated by Misa I. McBride, has undergone intensive training over the past week with Ensign J P Onail and seamen F E Pearce and F J Pmell as instructors. The sailors' band and color guard from the navy yard paraded, and the unit will take part in the welcomes parade.
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Yeowomen
Victor Bluse
Misa I. McBride
J P Onail
FR E Pearce
F J Pmell
Ravy Yard
Gen Charlton Coming Here on Aquitania Steamer
Gen Charlton arrives in London from the Higland today aboard the Aquitania to assume aerial attaché duties at the British embassy in Waslington. Born in 1879, unmarried, he served in the European War and then in the Royal Flying Corps, earning the Distinguished Service Order and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. His family includes mother Miss Mary Grant and brothers Maj F H Chalton and Ospt W UH of the British Army.
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London
Liane
Charlton Waiteu
Higland
Aquitania
Waslington
Charlton
South Africa
Royal Fixing Corp
Legion of Honor
Chartton
Mary Grant
Archibald Campbell
Washington
F H Chalton
W UH
Hriniah
Rumor of Roumanian Revolution Denied
London based special cable reports Magyar propaganda from Switzerland spread baseless rumors of a Roumanian revolution. Bucharest dispatches say calm prevails despite widespread misery and urge immediate allied revictualment to avert catastrophe.
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London
Fpaen
The
Public Ledger
Berne
Switzerland
Roumania
Bucharest
Cardinal Gibbons Jubilee Mass in Washington Crowns 1920s Era Ceremony
A grand pontifical mass at the Franciscan Monastery Catholic University honors Cardinal Gibbons with a benediction letter from Pope Benedict XV read aloud. Dignitaries mark the event as the most notable North American Catholic gathering in over 320 years, with speech praising neutrality during the war and the pope’s global influence. The aged prelate, surrounded by church leaders including Archbishop Ceretti and Cardinal O’Connell, is presented with a ceremonial gift as bishops and archbishops recount his half century of service.
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Agnal Corps
Chemical, Warfare Service
Medicals Corps
Horpea
Italy
Pontif
North America
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Trelete
Catholic University
University
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Washington
Caldwell Hall
Shahan
Ceretti
Rome
Cardinal Gibbone
EH R Ryder
Baltimore
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J B Creedon
S J
Thomas Ames
James Mackin
George W Mundéelein
Chicago
Cardinal Gibbons
Benedict
Cardinal Gibbona
Benedict XV
Holy Father
France
Belgium
Christendom
Poper
Acle
Prelate Celebrates His Golden Jubilee
Archbishop Gibbons dedication to God and country highlighted a gala dinner marking Cardinal Begin and Cardinal O'Connell lauded Bishop Shahan and Cardinal Gibbons. Leaders praised impartiality of the Holy See, Americans' sense of fairness, and support for Ireland, Armenia, and democracy amid wartime lessons.
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Armenia
France
England
Ireland
Shahan
The
Friends of Irish Freedom
Philadelphia
Carding
Shakat
Catholic University
Dlecane of
Baltimore
Begin
Quebec
Cardinal O'Connell
Cardinal Gibbons
Mundelein
Baltimore Grain and Live Stock Prices Report
Grain and livestock prices across Baltimore and New York markets with multiple meat and poultry items. Quotations cover corn oats rye barley wheat and hogs cattle lambs and assorted poultry including chickens turkeys and ducks with regional price variations in Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and nearby states.
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Baltimore
Fen
Maryland
Penpsylvania
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Fifteen Convicted in Winaten Salem Riot Case
Winaten Salem at Winaten Salem New York February 20 The rioting cases in Surry county court concluded at noon today with a jury verdict of guilty against all but one defendant Andy Gilliam acquitted Sentences range from fourteen months to six years on county roads The group includes George Douthit Jeff Savage Grover Miner Walter Miner William Carter Pleas Cline Frank Foster Ara Whitaker Fearce Hammond John Brandon Arthur Manley Je W Castervers Carl Fields Jo Hate and Chris Chappell Indictment charged break in the city jail and attempting to harm negro prisoner Russell High on the night of November 17
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Surry County
Andy Gilliam
George Douthjt
Jeff Savage
Grover
Walter Miner
William Carter
Pleas Cline
Frank Foster
Ara Whittaker
Fearce Haramond
John Brandon
Arthur Manley
Je W Castervers
Carl Fields
Jo Hate
Chris Chappell
Ruseeli High
Builders Agree to Confer on Nationwide Strike
New York February 40 The Building Trades Employers Association will confer with striking workers to end the nationwide strike. Samuel B Donnelly, secretary of the association, announced that Secretary Baker proposed a conference after a Washington meeting with Secretary Wilson and labor representatives. If the initial talks fail, a second meeting with Baker and Wilson was planned for Monday.
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Building Trades Employers’ Association
Baker
Samuel B Dennelly
Himpleyers' Association
Wilson Agein
Donnelly Aaid the Sonter
Hare
Leftovers and Anger in a Fragmented Note
A chaotic reader fragment hints at a family conflict and leftover thoughts. The text drifts between phrases about leftovers, anger, and misgivings, with incomplete sentences and stray observations. The piece reads like a rough, informal diary note with unresolved sentiment.
8000 Yanks Delayed At Sea In Atlantic Storms
Eight thousand homeward bound troops faced delays this week as Atlantic storms disabled two vessels and hindered three others. The Polar Bear's distress signals were answered by the President Grant which tows her to Bermuda delaying debarkation. The Hendersom and Woonsocket reported issues. several ships diverted to Bermuda for fuel or repairs. George A Chamberlain, U.S. consul general in Mexico City, aboard Monterey.
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Naval Communication Offices
Todey
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Freiwhter
Polar Bear
Midetean
Grant
Bermuda
Bordeaux
Hanesas
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St. Mazaire
Ward
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Mavana
George A Chamberlain
United States
Conaut Genaral
Mexico City
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Royal George
Liverpool
Ned Cross
R. Carter
Phoenix
Aris
Offipsra
Merchment Marine
A. Oliver
Campania
R Richardson
San Francisco
Encore
Agil Anderson
Winstow
A. ©. Olstead
John H Kilby
Pacific
Ten Washington Men Among Troops Landing at Newport News
Ten Washington officers and enlisted men are listed among troops debarking at Newport News Virginia. Names include Lieut Col Edward T Turner of the Sixty North Coast Artillery, Corp William Fallett, Corp James Matthews, Corp James Monroe Hill, Private Carl Fink, Corp William H Swain, Private Grover B Gilbert, Private Matthew A Smalldon, Private Charles Brown, and Corp Guy Beaffald with addresses in Newark Avenue, 75th Howard Street Northwest, and other local sites.
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Washington
Newport News
Edward T Turner
North Coast Artillery Regiment
Rutland Course
Wiliam Fallett
Newark Avenue
James Matthews
Howard Street
James Monroe
Maryland Avenue
Car Fink
Atrest
William H Swain
Charles Hotel
Grover B Gilbert
Matthew A. Smalldon
McClellan, Avenue
Charles Brown
Thirteenth Street
Guy
Beaffald
Revenue Bill Goes to Wilson on Boston Trip
Secretary Tumulty will carry the engrossed original of the four trillion dollar avenue bill when President King leaves tonight for Boston to meet the President. The move accompanies other documents as part of the administration’s formal transfer of the measure.
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Wilson
Tumulty
King
Boston
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