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The Momentous Decision on Wilson and Peace Treaties
The text lauds President Wilson for his Paris efforts and calls for Senate scrutiny of the peace treaties. It argues Americans should show patience and unity, letting the Senate carefully deliberate the written proposals without partisan rancor. It emphasizes the treaties’ impact on US destiny and world duties.
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Ice delivery woes echo 1918 hot summer
The piece laments ongoing ice shortages and inefficient service in Washington amid a new, hot midsummer. It critiques labor shortages blamed for poor ice distribution, urges public accountability, and calls for competition to improve efficiency. It references wartime excuses, remarks on welfare of households, and notes welcome home for the president in Paris.
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The President's Salary and Future Provisions Debate
The article argues the President's $75,000 salary nets far less after taxes and travel costs, with Inland tax cuts possible but uncertain. It discusses White House budgets, personal expenses, and entertainments, noting the need for a fixed provision for future presidents either via higher pay or a life pension.
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Tumulty Advances in White House Service
President Wilson returns to heavy duties while Joseph P. Tumulty receives praise for capable administration of the White House offices during the Chief Executive’s absence. Tumulty’s devotion, independent judgment, and public usefulness are cited as meriting his promotion.
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Von Bethmann Hollweg Defends Ex Kaiser In Odd Anecdotes
The article recalls von Bethmann Hollweg’s delayed effort to absolve the ex Kaiser and parallels stories of Maria Theresa’s chivalrous chancellor von Kaunitz and a Magyar noble’s humorous hiccup. It also discusses Lord Bradford’s East Africa move, Bridgman lineage, and Cranworth’s colonial views.
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Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Proceedings note noon start and 1:36 p.m. adjournment with a Senate group to receive the President at the Capitol. Debates on the peace treaty, open session status, and various resolutions on currency, treaties, passes, and commissions are recorded. House actions include prohibition enforcement debate, rural free delivery routes, a California park bill, and housing bureau proposals. A British courtesy note via the R 34 is read to the House.
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Railroads Face $36 Million May Deficit, Says Hines
Director General Hines reported that Class 1 railroads lost about $36,000,000 in May as freight business declined. He noted $274,250,183 government losses over eight months and cited other costs from smaller roads, short lines, inland waterways, and a slower express-rate rise as factors in the unified operation deficit.
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Casualty Totals For American Expeditionary Forces
Official report shows total AEF casualties at 297,147 as of July 2, up 1,585 from June 25. Battle deaths 50,150, total deaths 78,357, wounded 216,309, missing 1,921.
Condensed Train Time-table From Washington to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed schedule of trains departing Washington to major cities. It lists times for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and other routes with varying morning and evening departures.
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War Department abolishes dress uniforms for officers
The War Department ordered abolition of blue dress uniforms and mess jackets for officers, replacing them with service uniforms in woolen and cotton and white dress uniforms with a white mess jacket. The change aims to curb costs, with enlisted personnel no dress uniform. Regulating standards and new cost savings accompany the move.
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Pardo Defended Peru's Pro Allied Stand During War
The Peruvian Ambassador asked The Post to state there was no pro German sentiment in Peru. He said Mr Pardo’s government supported the allied cause from the start, cut diplomatic ties with Germany in October 1917, and handed over German ships interned in Peruvian harbors. Peru earned a seat at the Paris peace conference and the Versailles treaty was signed with the United States and allies.
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Venezuela Signs Commercial Travelers Treaty With Venezuela
The State Department announced that a commercial travelers treaty was signed July 2 in Caracas with Venezuela. The pact mirrors those with Uruguay Guatemala San Salvador and Panama and may extend to other Latin American nations. It allows manufacturers merchants and traders to operate as commercial travelers in Venezuela or the United States, personally or via agents, for a single license fee valid nationwide, simplifying customs formalities.
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Army Flights On July 4 Celebrate Home-Coming Troops
Army fliers demonstrating across the United States made 186 flights covering 22 276 miles in 19 178 minutes of total flying time. Distances from flying fields to demonstration points are included in the total.
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Democrats eye platform to win next election
Arkansas figure Jerry South argues a Democratic platform appealing to beer and light wines will win nationwide. He says Republicans may push a bone dry plank and that southern electoral votes favor Democrats, while Russia’s rise in agriculture is also discussed in the corridor chatter.
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Mexican Politics and Mexican Leaders Face Uncertain Future
The piece discusses Carranza Obregon and Villa as potential next president candidates in Mexico. It notes U.S. influence opinions on intervention and hopes for peace, while acknowledging military power and aging leaders.
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The South Needs Advertising Seeks Regional Promotion
A speaker urges Southern states to promote climate, markets, and growth to compete with California and Canada. He cites California spending 29 million dollars on ads, boosting fruit profits and population, arguing the Sunny South can surpass other regions through coordinated publicity.
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