Fears for Ship Bill Nonpartisan Support Sought
Progressives urge White House to seek bipartisan backing for the merchant marine bill while Republicans back Cummins plan. Senate talks hinge on nonpartisan shipping board, noninference ownership, and timing before March 4 adjournment.
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Ats
Congress
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmaster General
Secretary of Ommerce
la Toullette
Konta
Aatis
Senate
District Court Cases Open With Rail Damages Suit
Trials began in circuit division for $50,000 damages against Washington Terminal Company and railroads over tunnel settlement near Union Station on First Street. Railroad lawyers contest tunnel alignment and claim Congress oversight and inspections justified work. Also probate notes list bequests from George E Barber estate and other minor criminal clauses, including a man fined for carrying a weapon and jail option if unpaid.
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Vta District Supreme Court
Juste Iould
Washington Railway and Theertich Company
Washington Terminal Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
First Street
Union Station
McHenney, Plingers & Fritz
Hamilton, Yerkes & Hamilton
Railroad orders for cars and supplies pour into steel mills
A favorable trade balance in foreign merchandise transactions at U S customs ports reached 36,002,453 for the week ended January. Secretary Redfield called the showing remarkable as exports for the week reached 63,820,247 against 26,727,794 in imports. The week included 361,683 bales of cotton.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Era of Great Prosperity Here Says Mr Redfield
New York Jan 13 Secretary of Commerce William C Redfield told the fourth annual dinner of the Queens borough Chamber of Commerce that a greater era of prosperity is in view for the country He cited wartime European trade effects freight rate increases and Panama Canal openings as factors aiding business He noted the inward flow of gold due to lower exchange prices and urged a conference among American powers to strengthen financial ties Meanwhile American goods awaiting shipment in ports were highlighted as a sign of improved commerce.
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New York
William C. Redfield
Queensborough Chamber of Commerce
Redfield
Europe
Hurops
Trade boom boosts wartime orders and rail profits
Special reports from across the United States say 1,000,000 workers have returned to mills and factories as plants reopen. Railroads partly resume investments after a 5 percent freight-rate rise, fueling broader prosperity. Foreign demand for war matériel totals hundreds of millions, with Canada, South America, Egypt, and Europe expanding orders. Mills in Pittsburgh, Farrell, Connellsville, and Reading resume full capacity, while New England factories surge on shoes, uniforms, and gun parts.
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New York
Jan Li
United States
New England
California
Whh
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Egypt
Kansas Cay
Europe
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Farrell
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Philadelphia
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Brockton and Lynn
Japan
Elkins
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Cincinnati
Ono
Dyersville
Dubuque
Iowa
Elizabeth
New Brunswick
N. J
Peoria
At, Louis
Chicago
Denver
St. Paul
Seattle
San Francisco
Atlente
Steel mills crowded with bids for supplies in Pittsburgh
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania January 13 1920 Orders for steel products have surged since the new year with railroads issuing inquiries but construction firms municipalities and other buyers driving volumes. Major inquiries for rails spikes bolts and related materials total over 590000 tons with about half expected to be produced locally by Jones Laughlin Carnegie Steel American Steel and Wire and Pressed Steel Car Company. Large furnaces in the Pittsburgh region are gearing up to boost output.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Norfolk and
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe
Jones & Laughlin Co
Carnegie Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Pressed Steel Car Company
Business Conditions Steadily Improve in United States
John H Fahey president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States told President Wilson that conditions in the U S are improving. He noted some decreases remain but confidence is restored and aiding the economy. Fahey said he was offered a place on a new trade commission but would not accept under any circumstances.
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Congress
Wilson R
Democrats
Indianapolis
White House
Weil
United States
Wilson
John H. Fahey
Chamber of Commerce of the
Mahey
Fahey
New Trade Commission
American Truth Society
Gaelic-American
O'Leary
Preas
Washington
Germany
Treasury
Smithsonian Institution
England
Borah
Robinson
Mexico
British Navy to Be Supplied With American Turkeys
Chicago January 13 United States turkey shipments to Britain announced. The British admiralty ordered 130000 pounds of poultry with ten carloads of Texas birds on the way. Commission men noted US storage is down 10 percent from a year ago and prices are 10 percent lower.
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Chicago
Chicago Commission
United States
Ocean Steamboat Co to Build Two Large Vessels
Savannah Ga January 13 W H Pleasants vice president and general manager of the Ocean Steamboat Company announced at a directors meeting that work will begin soon on two new ships. The vessels will be suitable for both coastwise and transatlantic service and will be larger than any ships now owned. They will likely replace the City of Augusta and the Nacoochee operating between Boston and Savannah.
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W. H. Pleasants
Ocean Steamship Company
Birthday of Benedict Arnold Traitor of United States
A biographical sketch recounts Benedict Arnold as a promising American general who betrayed West Point and allied with Britain. It notes his early closeness to Washington, engagement to Peggy Shippen, and eventual life in London, with British disdain and financial woes marking his later years.
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United States
Benedict Arnuel
Washington
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West Point
Hudson River
Henry Clinton
John Andres
Connecticut
London
Philadelphia
Peggy Shippen
Juance
Pennsylvania
May Andre
Douglas
Cattle ban lift extended in Maryland
The Department of Agriculture announced yesterday the extension of the livestock foot and mouth disease quarantine lift in Maryland counties. The regulations were amended to remove the requirement for cleaning and disinfecting railroad cars that carried livestock from free or modified areas.
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Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Garrison Denounces Pinchot Over Conservation Clash
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Garrison angrily rebuking Gifford Pinchot and the national conservation commission. He says the body cannot accomplish anything worthwhile by making wanton and untruthful statements about public officials. He denies approving the Shields bill and explains informal, limited involvement. He warns such conduct harms the conservation cause and public confidence.
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Convicted 17-year-old murderer in Dallas slaying
Los Angeles Jan 13 Charles T Oxnam, 17, was convicted of murder in the first degree for shooting William Alexander a retired millionaire attorney of Dallas Texas at Alexander's home on the night of December 21. The jury made no recommendation for clemency.
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Charles T. Oxnam
William Alexander
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Obituary notices for John Ward Shuster and Mary Sperle
John Ward Shuster died in Clearwater Florida aged 33 formerly of Washington. Burial from Mrs Shuster's residence after body arrives today with funeral arrangements to follow. Mary J Sperle mother of John Sperle and Charles Sperle died in Elizabeth New Jersey aged old age. Burial at 2008 Pennsylvania Avenue chapel this afternoon with Rev Howard M Mott officiating. Washington Post Almanac ad follows.
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Westmoreland Apartments
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John Sperle
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Department of Agriculture
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Elizabeth
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Howard M. Mott
Church of the Advent
German View of the War in New York Speech
A New York lecture by Jeremiah O Leary at Carnegie Hall criticizes the press for anti German bias and urges neutrality scrutiny. The writer notes Irish and German American blocs could sway elections and cautions Wilson administration over Britain ties and trade disruption.
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Carnegie Hall
New York Press
Washington
Germany
Senate blasts president as corrupt machine attacked
Senator Borah denounces the presidents speech as a virulent assault on a major party and its members. He urges an extra session to pass rural credits, mocks the Federal Reserve act, and questions Mexican policy while defending American unity and patriotism.
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Army and Navy Changes of the Day Leaves of Absence
Military orders list leaves, assignments, and promotions for various officers across infantry, medical corps, cavalry, coast artillery, and ordnance departments. Notable moves include Capt Ralph El Ingram extended fifteen days, Capt Edward G Huber three months, and multiple officers reported for promotion examinations or reassignment to new commands.
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Eleventh Infantry
Edward G Huber
Kelley DG. Lemmon
Coast Artillery Corps
Harry C. Benson
Cavalry
Ninth Cavalry
Charles BH. Mush
Twenty Seventh Infantry
Pfrank A. Wilock
Sixth Infantry
George C. Shaw
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Thomas J. Leary
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Merritte W. Ireland
Philip B. Connolly
Michael A. Dailey
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Johnson F. Hammond
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Frederick C. A. Kellam, Jr
Kerwin W. Kinard
Shelley A. Marietta
Alvin C. Miller
Omar H. Quade
Thomas Elcott
Robert Skelton
Leeign Oo
John H.trinder
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Adna G. Wilde
Flret
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Ninth Infantry
Charles F. Mason
Janes E. Bayliz
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Douglas W. McEnery
John W. Meehan
Guy L. Qualls
Albert B. Kaempfer
Twenty-sixth Infantry
North Georgia Agricultural College
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Arthur H. Wilson
United States Military Academy
Third Cavalry
Naval Orders Report Charters Several Officers to Stations
Lieut. Comdr. Pope Washington to receiving ship at New York and the Maine on January 20. Lieut. Comdr. A. P. Nelson to navy yard Philadelphia. Lieut. Comdr. A. W. Johnson detached Maine January 20 for Downes fitting out and will command when commissioned. Lieut. S. M. Robinson detached Jupiter to Bureau of Steam Engineering. Lieut. (junior grade) J. H. Everson detached Hannibal to home awaiting orders. Lieut. (JG) W. F. Amsden detached naval training station Newport BR to Asiatic station via March 5 army transport. Chief Carpenter J. J. Haley detached Hof f ato to Asiatic station via Webiugry 5. Gunner F. G. Keyes and Machinist J. C. Parker detached Buffalo to home awaiting orders. Machinist F. M. Webster detached Buffalo to Asiatic station via army transport February 5.
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J. c. Parker
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F. M. Webster
Marine Corps Orders from Philadelphia Yard
Capt A B Harding detached duty office of judge advocate general to First brigade navy yard Philadelphia Capt W W Low detached Rhode Island to First brigade navy yard Philadelphia First Lieut J D Murray detached marine warracks New York to Rhode Island Second Lieut M B Humphrey detached Rhode Island to First brigade navy yard Philadelphia
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Rhode Inland
Movements of Naval Vessels Sailings and Trials
Movements of vessels include Washington from Boston to Hamp ton Heads and Eagle to Charterton, Kansas from Delaware breakwater for stealing trials. Jarvis sails from Norfolk for trial, Vermont from Norfolk for Southern drigrounds, Cleveland from Masedlan to Quaymas, Ginder from Mazatlan to San Francisco, Tennessee from Alexandria to Jaffa, Jason from Alexandria to Beirut, San Diego from San Diego to Mazatlan, Raleigh from Mazatlan to San at Hankow, Jarvin at Norfolk, Nero at San Francisco, Vermount at Leath erm drill grounds, Supply at Manila, Maryland at Mazatlan. The Oregon detached tram duty with Pacific reserve feet.
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NRA Directors Endorse War-Time Arming Plan at Willard
The National Rifle Association board in annual Willard meeting backs the president’s war time armament proposal. They urge Congress to fund ammunition replenishment for 434 rifle clubs nationwide and elect officers including Lieut Col William Libbey as president and Brig. Gen Fret B Wood as first vice president.
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A N. Nixon
War relief exhibit prompts volunteers sewing for Belgians
District Belgian relief headquarters in Tuesday hosted an exhibit of model food and clothing for war sufferers. A sewing bee will be held tomorrow 11 to 2 at the Real Estate Trust building. Various speakers urged vocational training and civic aid.
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