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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1919
Page
20
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The article argues Americans should carefully study the league covenant before joining. It warns against rushing to fulfill others expectations and stresses U S independence and the need for full public understanding of the covenant’s construction and power dynamics.
The Secretary of the Treasury offers service men an eighteen month window to reinstate lapsed government life insurance. With forty nine billion dollars of policies lapsed, back premiums are forgiven. men must certify good health and pay the current month to regain protection. The plan aims to reach over a million former servicemen missing contact information.
The article argues for extending liberal 4g provisions and preventing lapses after eighteen months. It stresses Uncle Sam does not aim for profit but to ensure 4,000,000 veterans retain life insurance, converting it into a permanent form and rewarding their service.
The Times proposes a two provincial legislature system for Ulster and the three southern provinces with an all Ireland parliament, broad central powers, and an executive answerable to it. It argues the plan could advance peace, though extremists will oppose it, and suggests it might become a negotiation base. The piece notes the goal of speedy settlement to reduce unrest in Ireland and abroad.
Lord Parmoor a 70 year old widower marries Miss Marla Hillis daughter of the late Rt Hon John E Ellis and Mrs Ellis of Dalby Yorkshire in a ceremony performed by the bishop of Southwark. Parmoor famed as a legal authority on ecclesiastical law and former attorney general recalled tense crown parliament episodes with independence.
Senate planned to meet at noon with Lodge and Secretary Lanning discussing peace terms and the Paris papers. A joint Republican and Democrat subcommittee was formed to craft a permanent military policy, while Williams testified on currency office fitness. Bills favored by military and banking committees advanced, and Congress adjourned to noon tomorrow.
New York telegram reports Arthur Shih sailed for France with five Yale and RPI students to introduce a phonetic spelling system for thousands of Chinese laborers. He cites 150,900 workers in France with 250,000 more to be used in reconstruction. Shih says the system lets workers spell in a month and notes Chinese education ministry oversight.
Boris Bakhmetieff resumes duties as titular Russian Ambassador to the United States in Washington after leaving Paris. He along with other Russian leaders has been at the peace conference shaping policy. Reports suggest he may carry credentials from the Omsk government prompting debate on recognizing Admiral Kolchak's regime. State Department officials monitor the issue as entente powers may pressure for recognition to enable stronger aid without violating international law.
Brussels reports that parents section of the international research convention agrees on an international patent bureau to shield inventors. American inventors would patent in Washington for U S protection and then seek international coverage via the bureau, avoiding separate filings in 45 nations.
Washington's condensed rail schedule lists departures from Washington to major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis with multiple daily times from various rail carriers and notes that schedules may change as railroads announce new times.
Reports from Coblenz indicate several marriages between American soldiers and German women occurred amid antifraternization rule confusion. No charges filed yet as chaplains misinformed soldiers before clarifying orders. After ratification, army orders will bar such marriages in the occupied zone.
President Wilson sent a cablegram to Brazil's President Pessoa on the occasion of his inauguration in Rio de Janeiro. He wishes him success in guiding Brazil's destinies and expresses esteem and fond memories of Pessoa's visit to the United States.
The Federal Trade Commission will investigate whether steel prices quoted as cost plus freight from Pittsburgh reflect actual production there. Acting Chairman Murdock notified Elbert H. Gary of the inquiry and requested producers submit written positions by September 1.
New York announces a new bureau by the New York Camp Community Service to help 1200 prisoners at Fort Jay Governors Island and soon 2000. Discharged men will receive a yellow or blue ticket $5 and a $10 suit of clothes and are guided to face the world with support.
Former Gov. L. 3. Gillette, speaking at the Willard, says Republicans in Congress will back the league of nations with amendments but will not surrender sovereignty. He notes party confidence, unity on Americanism, and readiness to face opposition in 1920s reconstruction debates without fearing the voters.
Farmers and traders discuss shifting produce flows as Florida growers face high prices while Northern markets seek fresh vegetables. Experts note little labor-cost difference and question sustained export to northern markets.
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