Washington Post subscription rates and notices 1919
The Washington Post announces advance payments and delivery by carrier in Washington and Alexandria. It lists daily and Sunday rates, mail options, and payment methods. Instructions cover address changes, renewal timing, and how to renew before expiration, with editor Edward B. McLean noted.
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Washington
Alexandria
Ted
Washington Post CO
Washington, D. C
Edward B. McLean
Postence
Paul Block
Fifth Avenus
New York
Century Building
Chicago
Little Building
Boston
Kresge
Detroit
Post
Washington Post Company
Wilson Denies Origin of Shantung Provisions in Peace Treaty
The piece argues President Wilson did not author the Shantung provisions and that Japan framed the terms. It notes Wilson tried to modify Japan’s demands, urges Japan to issue a clear declaration to ease China’s fears, and warns of harmful misimpressions if not clarified. It ends by lamenting a circulated report.
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Shantung
Wilson
United States
China
Lierty
Japan
League of Nations
America
Nolan Minimum Wage Bill Passes House by Wide Vote
The House approved the Nolan minimum wage bill 327 to 4, setting a $3 day minimum for all federal and District government employees in Washington. Senate action is expected to extend the raise to thousands of workers immediately, despite failed attempts to limit the provision with the Good and Blanton amendments.
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House
Washington
Senate
Congress
Government salaries under debate call for readjustment
Clerks, operatives, and laborers face salaries far below living costs. The police suffer from low wages and manpower shortages. Congress approved a $240 yearly bonus, but only a temporary fix. The Nolan bill is hailed as a step toward a $3 per day minimum, with justice urging Senate action.
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Congress
Nolan
Senate
Rein, Riots and St Swithun Weather Folklore
The piece links heavy rain and street disorder to St. Swithin and recalls historical acts of the saint. It notes a stretch of rain in early July, the drought of crops, travel delays, and later reports that authorities used the rain to quell rioting. It compares weather lore with other saints and dismisses the superstition while urging an end to rioting and rain.
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St. Swithan
Weather Bureau
Bt. Swithan
St. Swinthun
Winchester
England
Dunstan
Swithun
Hil
William of
France
SS. Gervase and
Protaise
St. Swithun
Air travel brings new legal and safety challenges ahead
The piece warns that aerial transit will require new air lanes and sanctuary zones on the ground to limit damages. It foresees air lawyers, interstate commerce regulation, and a push for federal control as 48 states draft aerial travel laws while Japan and China weigh promises on Shantung.
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Chicago
Congress
Aberdeen University Receives Major Jacobite Library Gift
William M. MacBean of New York donates a unique Jacobite collection to the University of Aberdeen, to be kept as a separate donor-named archive in the library. The collection includes books pamphlets and manuscripts linking to Simon Fraser and the Jacobite era.
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Aberdeen's University
William M. MacBean
Wall Street
New York
Mr. MacBean
Nairn
Andrew Lang
George Adam Smith
United States
University of Aberdeen
Simon Fraser
Lord Lovat
MacBean
Congress in Brief Actions and Debates Summary
Proceedings show Senate actions on a $34.9 million agricultural bill without a daylight saving rider and touch on anti packer propaganda charges. Debates cover aerial lanes regulation, long term foreign credits, and a warning about enforcement of pawnbrokers. House remarks address conscientious objectors, shipping vessel pricing, and forest fire relief funding.
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Tennessee
League of Nations
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Page
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Sterling
South Dakota
McLean
Connecticut
Newberry
Michigan
Kenyon
Sherman
Ilinais
Brussels
Bank of Embassy
Hines
Committee On Civil Service
Capper
District of Columbia
Judiciary Committee
Gronna
Smeet
Public Lands Committee
William W. Hall
United States Employment Bureau
Committee On Labor
Appeal Issued for Louvain Restoration as International Manifesto
After Louvain sacking, French Institute members aim to marshal a restoration effort as a global event. About 150 universities back the plan. An appeal with 300 signatories from 32 countries urges international support.
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Paris
Louvain
Ansell to Advise House War Investigation Panel
Lieut. Col Ramuel T. Ansell, ex acting judge advocate general, resigned last Monday and will serve as counsel for a special House war investigation committee. Rep Johnson of South Dakota, the chairman, announced Ansell as the panel’s legal adviser for the inquiry into War Department expenditures abroad.
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Tolay
J. W. Ragsdale
South Carolina
John W. Correll
Mexico
Tampico
Murch
Army
Gen. Pershing
Smith
Representative Newton
Minnesota
House
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Edmonds
Pennsysvania
Shipping Board
Senate
Board
Victor Herger
Milwaukee
Elections Committee
Lane
Congress
Northwest
Daniels
Navy Department
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Tennessee
Post Ofice Committee
John B. Densmore
Labor Department
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Wilson
Mooney
Ramuel T. Ansell
Baker
Special House War Investigation Committee
Representative Johnson
South Dakota
Col. Ansell
Wer
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
Washington readers get a concise rail schedule with departures to Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis and nearby routes. The listing shows multiple lines including B & M P R R PB RR C and other railways with varying daily times and connections through Chicago for western destinations.
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Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
B. BL
Baltimore
P. R. BR
Boston
Cincinnati
Cleveland
P. BR. F
Columbus
New Awards for Bravery Announced for Distinguished Service Cross
Capts Edward L. Graham and Henry D McNaughton lead a list of recipients from multiple states including Privates Marion F Study Henry A West Thomas L Guyer and others. General Pershing sent a second list naming Maj Robert J Lamb Capts David W Lillard Edgar K H Bain Lieut Douglas M Lyons and more.
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Lexington
Henry D McNaughton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sergis
Albert B Brookehire
Paris
Tenn
George F. Miller
Dyeraburg
Paul G Hawkins
Kinston
N. C
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Tarbors
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Watha
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Crossville
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Lundin
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Thurman
Iowa
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Des Moines
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Erie
Thomas A. Morreland
Conceard
Edward Blanchard
Fayetteville
N .C
Chattanooga
Henry H. Hall
Hope Milils
Pershing
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N.C
David W. Lillard
Krowsh
Ant
Edgar KH. Bain
Golashare
Douglas M. Lyons
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Dewey & Brown
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Narveson
Albert Lea
Minn
William J. Parker
Joseph H. Vaughn
Hon Aqua
Joseph (. Engle
Memphis
Lyman White
Salenburg
Luther J. Hagan
French Lick
Inn
Alexis M McClain
Hiddense
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Thomas J Wilson
William N. Cooper
Knoaville
Navy declares progress in demobilization after armistice
The Navy Department reports 316,554 enlisted personnel discharged since the armistice with 4,308 from regular service and 222,348 from the reserve. Over 70,000 reserve enlisted remain on duty, mainly aboard transports, with releases expected within two months. Recruitments run about 6,000 monthly, while Atlantic and Pacific fleets remain short handed.
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Navy Department
Air services plan cooperation to save aviation funds
Secretaries Daniels and Baker discussed with army and navy air service officers a joint plan to use limited aviation funds this year. The aim is to prevent duplication of experiments and ensure coordinated development between the two departments.
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Army
Navy
Daniels
Baker
Navy Air Services
Digcoal
Coal shortages and political talk in Washington hearings
James G. Thomas of Mullens WV warns of next winter coal shortages due to disrupted coal transport and reduced mine output. He notes many miners drafted into the army, rising prices, and calls for improved railroad handling to restore prewar efficiency. He cites public concern and debates over government ownership and presidential politics as factors shaping the industry.
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Mullens
W. Va
Raleigh
Gummer
West Virginia
New York
West Yary 11
Married Regiments Form for Soldiers with Foreign Wives
The War Department plans special regiments for soldiers returning with French wives. Cavalry units may be moved to Fort Oglethorpe Fort Ethan Allen and Fort Myer while infantry to Madison Barracks. The FFVV could include the Third and Sixth Cavalry. infantry unit unnamed. About 26,000 soldiers with foreign wives are affected.
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War Department
Fort Oglethorpe
Ethan Allen
Fort Myer
Madison Barrack
N.Y
FFVV
Father of Families Veterans
Third Cavalry
Sixth Cavalry
Ateff Corps
Washington
Japan plans three year naval build up with two 46000 ton battle cruisers
The naval department in Japan has mapped a three year program, reported by Nichi Nich. It calls for two battle cruisers of 46 000 tons each and a host of emalier craft, outlining a major expansion of the fleet.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Naval Department
Nichi Nich
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