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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
9
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The piece condemns German plunder and evasion after the war, detailing 75 billion francs in stolen French property, machinery sold back to German factories, and Germany’s attempt to weaken allied blockades. It laments allied delays on indemnities, warns of famine and continued conflict, and questions why allies fail to impose lasting peace.
The piece argues Bolshevism takes root in Hungary due to an oligarchic ruling class and feudal landholding, with peasant workers and national minorities lacking political rights. It contrasts Hungary with Russia, noting peasants’ property ties and urban Magyars’ privilege to frame a coming peasant-led upheaval alongside urban resistance to Bolshevik leveling.
Secretary Lane outlines a sweeping farms for returned soldiers program offering swamp and arid lands, funds for reclamation, and farm ownership with repayment from future production. He cites 1,000 soldier names, 48 states, and aims to stem urban migration while boosting industry and rural settlement. The plan faces session delays but gains broad public and legislative appeal as a solution for postwar readjustment.
Belated recognition of public school needs in the District brings a Senate amendment raising base teacher salaries to 1000 plus a 240 bonus for all government workers, totaling 1240 annually. Opponents are criticized as hard to justify as schools suffer from teacher resignations and clerks earn more in government service. House conferees are urged to approve the measure.
A satirical note mocks German foes with harsh phrases and mock bravado. It pivots on British resilience amid war, with jests about hunger threats and a grape shot remedy as a blunt humor device.
A lengthy reminiscence recalls the life of Lord Beresford and his American wife and their fortune tied to the Hammersteins. Their son William Warren de la Poer Beresford dies on his 21st birthday, triggering questions about inheritance and guardianship.
George appoints Henry Turnham Burke as Garter King of Arms to succeed Sir Alfred Scott Galty. Burke, long associated with the Royal College of Arms, becomes chief executive and registrar, inspector general of regimental colors, and has held titles including pursuivant and Somerset herald. Mention of Lord Queensberry in the U.S. banking history context appears alongside Burkean lineage from Sir Bernard Burke and the Burke lineage in the heraldic world.
A summary of congressional activity with bills signed by the president including a 100 million euro food relief plan and a pension for Mrs. Roosevelt. Actions cover conference reports, nominations to embassies, land office receivers, and public moneys. Committee actions include military policy, prohibition in the canal zone, and restoring volunteer enlistments.
Eighty five thousand German helmets sent by Gen. Perching for Liberty Loan publicity were dumped at Bush Terminal piers in Brooklyn. Government lawyers investigate whether the iron hats can be given away as prizes. War Department initially blocked plans citing a prohibition on gifting materials, then considered an old law permitting munitions of no value. Treasury approves 315 million dollar Serbia credit, lifting Serbia loans from the US to 27 million and total US loans to 3.674 billion.
The Washington Post lists a day by day condensed schedule for trains from Washington to major cities. It notes Chicago connections for westbound travel and cites 28 new schedules from the railroads with departures across routes including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and more with varied morning and evening times. The departure times are sourced from the railroad administration and reflect frequent daily runs with multiple classes and lines listed.
Contract Surgeon A G Morgan will report in person to the surgeon general for duty. Capt B R Bowden is relieved from Camp Grant and will report to the chief of staff for duty with the personnel branch. Maj 3 W McCaulley will assume duty as constructing quarter master at the Detroit based field and depots. Capt R K Vinton will turn over funds files and records to Maj McCaulley. Leave of absence for Lieut Cal H M Estes is extended ten days and Lieut J N Neff granted two months for sickness.
Treasury estimates suggest paying off the war debt by 1945 would cost about 1.2 billion dollars yearly for 15 years. Based on an 18.09 billion net debt, 4 percent interest, and a 417 million annual sinking fund, total annual outlays could require a 2.32 percent sinking fund, not yet authorized by Congress.
Charles Piez, director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, said shipyards nationwide are hiring discharged soldiers and sailors, creating high quality labor. One yard employed 740 returned soldiers last week, 220 proving to be mechanics of ability. The policy aims to dismiss undesirables and favoritism goes to honorably discharged service members.
The Treasury secret service reports increased counterfeiting tied to unemployment. Operations mainly raise bill denominations while coin counterfeiting remains limited. Many arrestees say wartime profits from industrial plants stopped after layoffs, driving them to produce bad money.
The city of Liege conferred freedom of the city on American Minister Brand Whitlock and made him a burgher with solemn ceremonies at the City Hall. Advices reported yesterday to the State Department.
Washington observers discuss looming field for the 1920 presidential race. Republicans lack a standout candidate while Democrats show uncertainty and enthusiasm wanes. Joseph C. Breitenstein predicts Ohio as a potential source of presidential timber for both parties, highlighting Senator Pomerene and Gov. Cox as able successors to Wilson. Col Tyree emerges as a strong West Virginia name for sergeant at arms.
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