Senate panel debates allies reply to Wilson on peace prospects
Senators from multiple states discuss the Allies note to President Wilson and its implications for peace efforts. They weigh whether the reply opens a door to negotiations or seals the door on U.S. diplomacy for now, with opinions split on whether a settlement is feasible before next year.
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Entente
Stone
Williams
Vwisnisnippt
Smith
Arizona
Representative Thompson
Oklahoma
Germany
Miller
Winnevota
Europe
Ragspale
South Carolina
Geome
Rodgers
Massachusetts
League of the Nations
League For
No Radical Army Bill Movement Echoes Off House Corridor
The text discusses a congressional push on universal military training, with mentions of a persistent effort by supporters and critics in Congress. It notes a House committee stance, a Senate subcommittee review, and the aim of advancing a preparatory stage bill before adjournment. The piece hints at strategic timing and possible clashes with the Chamberlain bill.
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Cone Wress and
Arity
Compromise on Higher Pay for Senate Clerks Considered
The Senate appropriations committee discussed a compromise on higher wages for clerks and superiors, proposing limited raises for those earning under 1000. The panel did not approve the full raise and aimed to submit the bill to the full committee on Thursday, emphasizing budget relief over broad pay hikes.
Tufa College Praised by Dr Carey Bumpus at Alumni Dinner
Dr Herman Carey Bumpus president of Tufts praised Tufa College and its work at the annual dinner of the Tufta College Alumni Club of Washington held last night at the New Richmond Hotel. Other speakers included Wood Jones Rev William Couden T Phelan and T W Sortress with R Me Jannet.
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Tufa College
Herman Carey Bumpus
Tufts
Tufta College
Cuu
Washington
New Richmond Hotel
Wood Jones
William Couden
Universalist Church of Our Father
T Phelan
W ‘Sortress
Me Jannet
St Athans
Willart & Small
Eastern High School
Slevant Officaraire
T T Phelan
Vo W
Headache relief claim for anti kampia tablets
Thousands suffer headaches with no clear cause or permanent cure. The ad claims the best doctor cannot remove headaches and suggests anti kampia tablets as a permanent relief, available at druggists in varying quantities.
Peace terms clash over future steps in war settlement
President contemplates a staged peace effort with a detailed German statement. Entente terms seek territorial and indemnity adjustments across France Belgium Alsace Lorraine and the Baltic region. Disputes mount over Poland Lithuania Turkey and the Balkans as both sides push for favorable borders. Diplomatic circles fear a standstill while officials deem mutual concessions essential for a lasting peace.
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France
Belgium
Alsace Lorraine
Lithuania
Poland
Germany
Russia
Seren
Proves Allied Cause Is Noble, Says Paris Press
Paris papers unite in approving Wilson note reply to the allies while differing in phrasing. The Matin calls the note a charter for a peaceful, prosperous regime. Le Victoire asks if Americans see the war as liberation and calls for action. Southern Railway reports 1917 first week earnings of 1,388,345 vs 1,212,088 in 1916 and year-to-date 41,198,488 vs 96,186,943, up 5,009,546.
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Senaturm ceorTa
Nevada
Utepe
William Alden S‘4ith
Michigan
Paris
Wilson
Exanement
Excelsior
Germany
Gustave Herves
le Victoire
The
Southern Railway Company
Manchester Guardian
Wiaon
Turkey
Bridge Plan and Meade Memorial Dominates Fine Arts Meeting
The Fine Arts Commission discussed plans for a new two deck bridge to replace the Aqueduct bridge at Thirty Fifth Street with one deck for streetcars and another for vehicles and pedestrians. A Meade Memorial design in the Botanic Garden was also reviewed with an $86,000 estimate, while a $50,000 field house in East Potomac Park was proposed.
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Fine Arts Commission
Key Memorial
Thirty-fifth Street
Thirty-fifth and
N Streets
Thirtyfourth
M Street
Prospect Kirk
Botanic Garden
Gov Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Col W W Harts
Fast Potomac Park
Charles Moore
Con Harts
Congress Notes on Shipping Board Nominee and Water Power Bills
John A Donald of New York faced Senate commerce committee over accusations of operating ships under the British flag with Chinese crews. Senate hearings also discussed water power regulation and the Sims Kenyon bill to curb interstate race betting odds transmission. Immigration and railroad legislation saw action as conference reports and committee hearings shaped timelines toward early next week.
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John A Donald
New York
Wilson
Shipping Board
Senate Commerce Committee
House
Representative Bennet
Donald
Wilburn Crafts
International Reform Bureau
Helm Bruce
Mena Federation of
Louisville, Ay
Conference Committee
Senate
Adamsaons
Bession
Trouse Commerce Committee
Representation to District in Senate Debate
Senate debate featured Mr Chamberlain proposing a constitutional amendment at the Board of Trade request. It aims to grant Congress power to extend suffrage to District residents and provide representation in both houses. The plan envisions electing one or two senators and House representation apportioned by enumeration and presidential electors.
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Senate
Bandit Chief Chacha Sought for Tient T. Bolton Killing
Slayer of Tient T. Bolton, a Marine Corps officer killed near Macoris Santo Domingo two days ago, identified as Bandit Chief Chacha. Navy Department reports marines deployed to pursue the culprit, but the bandit's quick escape may hinder capture.
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Chacha
Tient T . Bolton
Marine Corps
Macoris Santo Domingo
Harvard Loses Caner Tennis Captain Resigns
Cambridge Mass Tan 12 George C Caner of Philadelphia intercollegiate tennis champion resigned as captain of the Harvard tennis team and announced he would leave the university after midyear exams to join the American Ambulance Field Service in France. John S Prafftman of Quincy was elected captain in Caner’s place.
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Cambridge Mass
Tan
George C Caner
Philadelphia
Harvard
American Ambulance Field Service
France
John S Prafftman
Quincy
Caner
Lecture on Monuments by Dr Frederick A Muneel at Washington Society
Dr Frederick A Muneel, famed explorer, spoke on The Monuments of a Prehistoric Race at a Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America meeting held last night at the Butler residence. Charles KE Walcott presided as the event announced new members including Misa K E M Dumbell and Dr Loren B Johnson.
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Frederick A Muneel
Washington Society
the Archaological Institute of America
Charles Henry Butler
Charles KE. ‘Walcott
Musnel
Mitchell Carroll
Misa K E.M Dumbell
Merrill E Gatea
Entente Reply to Wilson Not Yet Public in Germany
Berlin reports that the Entente reply to President Wilson is not yet published and details remain scarce. High German officials learned through a neutral source that the note is considered unsatisfactory and the timing for public release is uncertain, with a separate Hellenic memorial noted.
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Berlin
Savville
Entente
Wilson
Greece
Geneva
German Note Sparks Bitter English Retorts
The Daily Mail labels Berin's document a mix of whines and falsehoods. It argues Germany only seeks peace by returning to its country and ending the starvation campaign by dropping stolen goods, urging imperial Uriah to face fact.
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Sendon
The
Daily Mail
Germany
German wartime notes spark British press critique
The Mail denounces Irish, Boer and Alsace Lorraine references as effrontery while citing Gens Botha and Imutsa in southwest Africa and German east Africa. It argues the British empire’s current stance mirrors past conflicts and condemns ongoing persecution of the vanquished.
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Bismarck
Mail
Ireland
Boer Republic
Botha
Imutsa
Southwest Africa
German East Africa
Alsace Lorraine
South Afric
Reischstand
Termany
Mers
Mediation Began Over New Haven Telegraphers Strike
Federal mediators intervened in New Haven dispute between the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and its telegraphers to compose grievances and end the strike . Acting on the railroad company’s request the mediation board sent a member to New York to work toward a settlement of the controversy.
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New York New Haven
Hartford Ravread
Federall
Bonrd Definnitely
Wow Hanger
New York
Endeaver
Allies Demand Drastic Terms Noted by Dutch Papers
Amsterdam reports Dutch newspapers condemn the entente peace terms as harsh and inconsistent with right, while supporting restoration of Belgium and Serbia and opposition to territorial changes. They question aims including Alsace and a general expulsion of Turks, warning against reordering Europe.
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