Wilson as Leader in the League Fight and Peace Vision
The piece extols President Wilson as the central figure in shaping the postwar order. It highlights his access to European archives, his role at Paris, and his proven devotion to ideals, reparations, and the league of nations. It notes his willingness to argue with the Senate and appeal to the American people to back the treaty.
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Wilson
Council of Four
Paris
League of Nations
United States
France
Germany
Senate
League
America
A Glimpse of the Future in Presidential Speculation by Senator Lewis
Former Illinois Senator James Hamilton Lewis envisions a realignment in the coming campaign. He predicts Woodrow Wilson heads a world freedom coalition, with odds of a Wilson bid depending on the peace treaty. Lewis suggests a dynamic ticket pairing of Democrats and Republicans over the league of nations, signaling deep upheaval before the veil lifts in a few months.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Elijah
Woodrow Wilson
World Freedom
Tle
Lewis
League of Nations
League
Illinois Statesman
Hardihood
Prohibition and crime in Washington debated in Congress
Representative Kahn argued that crime rose in the District of Columbia after enforcement of prohibition, citing police court records from 1917 to 1919 showing more cases and higher fines. He contended prohibition may not deter lawlessness, while supporters say crime drops with liquor bans. the article notes two sides to the question.
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District of Columbia
Police Court
Kahn
United States
Mr. Kahn
Maryland
Surplus Army Stores and the Costs of Disposal
The question of how to dispose of surplus military supplies, especially food, is complex. Policymakers weigh dumping versus holding prices to protect producers, with consumer costs and broader industry impact at stake. The debate centers on balancing lower prices for people against government revenue and not destabilizing allied industries.
Sir Esme Howard Named British Envoy to Spain
Great Britain appoints Sir Esme Howard as ambassador to Madrid succeeding Sir Arthur Harding. He previously served in Sweden and Washington, and helped steer entente relations during and after World War I. His wife is Lady Isabel Howard, daughter of the Earl of Newburgh and of Italian royal blood. This marks the first British envoy to Madrid who is Roman Catholic since the Armada era.
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Esme Howard
Spain
Great Britain
Esme
Sweden
England
France
United States
Paris
London
Petrograd
Gustav
Eame Howard
Stockholm
Henry Howard
Thornbury Castle
Gloucestershire
Greystoke Castle
Cumberland
Duke of Norfolk
Lord Carnarvon
Ireland
Lord Kimberley
Rome
Crete
Washington
Isabel Howard
Earl of Newburgh
Kynnaird
Baron Levingstone
Scotland
Giustiniani
Randini
Duke of Mondragone
Count Carmeli
Naples
Chios
Republic of Genoa
Newburgh
Charles II
James Levingstone, Kynnaird
Charles
Charlotte
Hugh Clifford
Chudleigh
Charles Radcliffe
Ealf
Derwentwater
Tower Hill
Vincenzio Giustiniani
Charlotte Levingstone
Earldom of
Order of the Sacred Heart
Marie Grazioli
Camillo Rospigliosi
Madrid
Thornbury
Caslie
Severn
Edward the Hitler
Marquibe DE Fontenoy
Irish Soldiers Balk at German Professor Appointment
Dublin reports returning Irish soldiers organize to demand a voice in public matters. In Cork the municipal music committee proposed German musician as professor of traditional Irish music but four hundred soldiers blocked the appointment. A Cork Guardians official noted tensions from wartime hopes and observed Irishmen in disputes over German ties. The letter cites hostility to Germans and urges unity among veterans.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Cork
Guarding Capital Abroad Shapes U S Foreign Policy
Treasury and State officials, after talks with New York bankers, pursue a formal foreign policy to reassure American investors abroad amid Europe rehabilitation. Officials say bankers cannot finance European recovery alone and must enlist small investors, with war era policy oversight shifting to the State Department.
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Treasury
State Departments
New York
United States
Europe
War Trade Board
State Department
Department
Treasury Department
Germany Loses Gold Stock In War Proceeds Report
Germany boosted gold reserves from war start to late 1918 but lost 122 million dollars between January 1 and May 7 due to reparations paid to Belgium and Romania and gold shipments to neutrals for food purchases. The Federal Reserve Board notes gold stock shifts across major countries amid inflation and wartime funding.
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Germany
Federal Reserve Board
Belgium
Roumania
Reichscbank
Federal Reserve Banks
Bank of England
Bank of France
Bank of Italy
Austria-Hungary
France
United States
Drive to Enforce Luxury Tax Drive
The bureau of internal revenue launches a special drive to collect luxury taxes. Commissioner Roper orders thorough canvassing of delinquents in sales of soft drinks theater admissions club dues jewelry art works wearing apparel toilet articles boats and certain manufacturers and occupational taxes. Zones are set across cities and counties with field force reassignments. Records will be examined as needed. Penalties for failure to comply will be strictly enforced by law.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Roper
Crowder to relinquish duties as provost marshal general
Maj. Gen. Crowder will be relieved of all duties as provost marshal general effective Tuesday next under War Department orders. He has served since shortly after the selective service act was enacted in May 1917 and upon release it is expected the office will lapse. he will remain judge advocate general on return from Cuba where he is aiding the government in recodifying election laws.
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Crowder
War Department
Cuba
Empress Receives Philadelphia Sister of Ambassador
Mrs. Russell Duane of Philadelphia, sister of Roland Morris the American Ambassador, was received in audience by the Empress of Japan. William Potter of Philadelphia, former Minister to Rome, was received by Emperor Yoshihito. Also notes insistence on protecting DC women from Baltimore whisky.
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Japan
Tokyo
Russell Duane
Philadelphia
Roland
Morris
William Potter
Rome
Yoshihito
Condensed Washington to Principal City Train Timetable
The Washington Post prints a condensed schedule of trains from Washington to major cities. It lists departure times to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis plus connections and daily variations. Times reflect railroad administration data with daily changes as schedules update.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
PR. R
Boston
P.m
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
Indianapolis
Sea St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisville
Memphis
New Orledans
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
P. RR. R
Richmond
ST. Louis
Japan Emerges as Creditor Nation After War
London July 13 E T F Crowe, Britain’s commercial counselor in Tokyo, said Japan’s war period strengthened its financial and industrial standing. Japan reduced debt excluding exchequer notes, lent allies over 600 million dollars, and increased foreign trade by about 240 percent versus prewar. US imports rose while Britain’s exports to Japan declined from 1913 levels. He noted British firms remained active but hoped Britain would regain footing.
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London
E. T F. Crowe
Tokyo
London Chamber of Commerce
Japan
America
Great Britain
Roumania Hopes for Fair Peace and Unity
King Ferdinand cabled to President Wilson congratulating the slowing of the peace process by Germany. He expressed hope for a new era of goodwill and prosperity, recognizing the rights of all nations to be free and independent. Roumania, long a bulwark of order in southeastern Europe, seeks national unity and the chance to build anew from war’s ruins.
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Roumania
United States
Ferdinand
Wilson
Germany
Europe
Demobilization Rate Exceeds Ten Thousand Daily
A War Department report shows more than 10,000 men demobilized daily as the total nears 3,000,000 by July 16. Discharges reach 2,047,888 with camps yet to be heard from while enlistments rise due to advertising. Returns from July 5 to 12 exceed 20,000, totaling 76,000.
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War Department
Garage on Davis home site roars into new use
Montgomery Alabama July 13 The old mansion once used as Jefferson Davis first White House of the Confederacy will be razed soon to make way for a garage permit for erection has been issued The building had served as a boarding house and its neglect had left it an eyesore Multiple memorial purchase efforts had failed
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Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson Davis
Roumanian Loyal Soldiers Praised By Visitors in Washington
In Washington, Dimitris Leonida of Bucharest extols Roumania’s peasant soldiers for their loyalty on the eastern front, crediting them with saving the army and officers from annihilation. Queen Maria and King Ferdinand are lauded, with Queen Maria acting as interpreter at the peace conference. Oliver A Hayden notes the army’s education growth abroad and the shift toward farming as soldiers return home, urging courses for veterans and farm reinvestment.
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Roumania
Dimitris Leonida
Bucharest
Washington
Tealdy
Ferdinand
Maria
Paria
Clemenceau
Wilson
Seeing America Exceptionally Popular
The nation shows remarkable interest in travel to national parks with record attendance expected at Yellowstone and other sites. Officials note traffic to Yosemite and Rocky Mountain parks surges as hotels fill, while Colorado road projects promise unprecedented mileage and a picturesque highway system amid a push for better roads and lower living costs.
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United States
America
HW Child
Yellowstom Park
Washington
Mather
Yosemite Park
California
Yellowstone
Rocky Mountain
Mount Rainier
Tradler Park
Yellowstone Park Camping Company
Railroad Administration
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Count Luxburg
Buenos Aires
Spurlos Versengi
H. von Eckhardt
Teuton
Mexico
State and Treasury Departments
New Weston
Commissioner Roper
Baeted Finn
Ae. Ouax Wrower
East
Britain
King Ferdinand
U. S
DAVIS
Aeoldiers
Sr Oliver A Hayden
Colleges of Agriculture
Perous
Rocky Mountains
William T Kuhn
Colorado Road Commission
Willard
Switzerland
Colorado
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