The Incubus at Paris Seeks to Spread League Confusion
The article argues the Paris peace conference used the league of nations to sow distrust among allies and pressure Germany. It condemns secrecy, calls the covenant unworkable, and insists true peace requires open, voluntary cooperation of free nations without excluding Germany.
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League of Nations
League
Paris
Europe
Council of Nations
United States
England
France
Italy
Germany
Fim
Association of Free Nations
Labor Legislation and the Wilson Plan
President Wilson outlines a flexible approach to labor reform stressing state primacy and voluntary cooperation among capital, management, and labor. He envisions limited government action, possible use of existing boards for dispute mediation, and cautions against compulsory arbitration though some members advocate third party arbitration in essential public utilities.
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War Labor Board
Tf Congress
Congress urged to focus on domestic recovery after war
A public-spirited editorial urges Congress to prioritize employment for 4 million returning soldiers, rail and telegraph reform, immigration controls, farm support for veterans, tax and debt policy, and a robust domestic economy over foreign policy idealism. It warns delays threaten American livelihoods and industries amid unsettled postwar conditions.
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Oberena
Tata
Isgues l
Valwai
Aspainses
Congress
League of Nations
United’States
Germany
Europe
United States
France to Geneva for League of Nations headquarters debate
The article argues France will move its Swiss embassy from Berne to Geneva to align with the League of Nations headquarters, noting Geneva’s influence and the potential follow from Britain, the United States, and Italy. It also discusses Switzerland's constitutional limits on foreign embassies and details about the Noailles family, including the Duke of Avon and the Duc de Noailles.
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Hague
Geneva
League
Andrew Carnegie
France
Switzerland
Berne
Wien
Helvetian
League of Nations
Great Britain
United States
Italy
Enente
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Cac
Regir 1
Duke of
Ayen
Mile
Solange de Labriffe
de Labriffe
Paris
Duc de Noailles
There de Luynes
de Neailles
Leutenant
Legion of Honor
Jean de Noailles
Duke of Avon
Ukewire
Louis XV
Aven
Correze
Mate Lasup
Ayan
Gormant
Buch
Noailles
de Ae Noailles
Atlantic
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
America
Academy of Brance
DE Fontenoy
Sweden to Send Students for Exchange Program
New York June 2. Twenty students will be interchanged between the United States and Sweden next year to promote scientific knowledge and friendly relations. Ten Americans will study in Sweden and ten Swedish students will study in various American universities. The American Scandinavian Foundation will announce on June 16 the names of the scholars selected.
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New York
United States
Sweden
American Scandinavian Foundation
Committees In Brief Hearings And Debates Report
The record covers Senate and House committee actions with speeches by Banates Johnson of California and Senator Myers of Montana on suffrage and Panama Canal naming protests. It notes highway and interstate commerce bills, defense and labor measures, and requests for naval and war-related appropriations.
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Banates Johnson
California
Teague
Myers
Montana
State Department
Panama
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Canal
Townsend
Michigan
A. Mitchell Palmer
Baling
Speedway Hoapital
Chicago
Benater Pomerone
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Philippines
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Senate
Underwood
Phipps
Colorado
Labor Committee
Kenyon
Jones
Washington
Shipping Board
Brandegee
Connecticut
Condensed Timetable Of Trains To Principal Cities
A condensed timetable lists train times to major cities including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, Louisville, Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Richmond, St. Louis and more. It cites departures and connections by several railroad companies with varying daily slots and night trains.
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Washington
Cineage
Pointe Wert
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
M. Baltimord
Boston
P.R PR
Chicago
P. R
Cincinnati
R.R
C. Do
Dem
Cleveland
P.R. RF
I - Columbus
P. R. HB
Detroit
P. R. KR
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
C. L
Louisville
A. m
S. R
New York
P. R. RF
A. M.j
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Louis
B.& OG
Army Orders Relievements and Transfers Issued
The War Department announces several officer movements. Lieut W J Simpson is relieved and to Camp Humphreys after leave. Lieut E A Clune travels to San Francisco for air service duty then returns to Washington. Lieut Col M F Harmon Jr will report to the director of air service in Washington for temporary duty. Lieut R Metzger returns to Potomac Park for assignment with the Sixty third Infantry. Lieut Gd C B Frank reports to Walter Reed Hospital for duty. Maj Gen C H Muir and Brig Gen W M Fassett proceed to Camp Benning Georgia to execute chief of staff directives. Maj J B Joy travels to Ottawa for welfare workers conference.
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W. J. Simpson
Chief of Engineers
Camp Humphreys
E. A. Clune
New York
San Francisco
Air Service of the Army
Washington
M. F. Harmon, Jr
Director of
Air Service
Thie City
R. Metzger
Camp Lee
Sixtythird Infantry
Potomac Park
C. B. Frank
Walter Reed Hospital
C. H. Muir Ant
W. M. Fassett
Camp Benning
Maj
Ottawa
Canada
Secretary of War
Church Upholds Sergt York Despite War Deeds
Pall Mall Tenn June 2 Sgt Alvin C York will not be excommunicated or disciplined by the Church of Christ and Christian Union for his actions in the war. Pastor Pile says York did right in fighting the Germans and denies plans to expel him. He notes no objection to York becoming a combatant and cites conscientious objector viewpoints.
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Pall Mail. Tenn
Alvin C. York
Church of Christ and Christian Union
Tie Church
File
Pile
Sergt
Yerk
Church of Krigt
C Kris Han Union
Sergi. York
York
Beto Pile
Sergt. York
Pastor Pile
Church of Christ and
Christian Union
Church of Christ
IMMC 1918 Losses Reveal 43 Ships Sunk
The International Mercantile Marine Company reports the loss of 43 steamers totaling 409,967 gross tons during World War I due to German submarines and mines. The year shows gross earnings of 38,042,002 and net earnings of 11,493,074 with a surplus of 12,847. The report notes purchases of eleven British ships and construction of fifteen others, while no dissolution plan is mentioned.
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New York
International Mercantile Marine Company
Aaa
Medal of Honor for Sergt Hatler for Meuse River swim
Sergt M Waldo Hatler of Neosho Missouri was awarded the congressional medal of honor for heroism at the Meuse River where he swam the stream, reconnoitered enemy positions, and returned with valuable information. The War Department announced the award yesterday.
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Sérgt
M. Waldo Hatler
Neosho
War Department
Hatler
Meuse
Navy to bring back Yanks to home shores urged
Secretary Baker urged continued use of naval ships to transport troops before the House naval committee. He said with naval aid nearly every soldier would be out of France by August. A record troop transport total of 341,409 was set last month, and 773,243 soldiers were in France on May 30.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Representative Esch
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Committee
Baker
Naval Affairs Committee
France
Cape Cod Canal
Foreign Affairs Committee
Ton
Charles H. Cole
Public Lands Committee
Daylight Saving Association
New York Merchants’ Association
Secretary of War
Dawson
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of Merchant Marine
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
Dist
Representative Little
Ansas
House Naval Committee
Auguste
Bankes at Discharge Camps
Branch banks at each demobilization center are proposed in an arrangement between the Red Cross and the American Bankers Association, approved by the War Department. The banks will receive each money from soldiers at discharge and will send the funds free of charge to the soldiers home banks or relatives.
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Bankes
Red Cross
American Bankers’ Association
War Department
Solldiers
Heard in Corridors of Washington Hotels
The officer notes that strong temperance views persist among naval personnel and that few see prohibition as a solution. He recalls tours in the tropics and Orient where stimulants affected morale, argues England will not adopt a prohibition law, and cites wartime behavior and drinking patterns in France and England.
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Washington
Alogheiix
C. Aarding
Wiard
Orient
England
France
Cotton Farmers Rally for Diversified Farming and Warehouses
Representative Heflin of Alabama speaks in Washington after adjournment about supporting cotton producers, the victory loan, and the league of nations. He promotes diversified farming, expanding warehouse networks across the cotton belt, and using warehouse receipts to keep cotton off markets to stabilize prices. He praises unity among farmers, merchants, and bankers in the cotton holding movement as the most successful in the Cotton States.
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Congress
Heflin
Alabama
Washington
Victory Loan
League of Nations
Sotto
New York
South
Peration
Nhw
Orton Brewing States
North
Folfam
Ion Aloe
Farmers Back Home After War Drives Return To Fields
Iowa farmer described soldiers returning from France and camps to farm work. He notes 98 percent of farm boys have gone back home on discharge, praising farmers for wartime contributions and settling the labor shift as prices for land and goods rise.
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Iowa
Beya
Hurwim
Rhein
Pegal
Farma
France
Afialate
Profit for U S Marine and Seamen Division Recovery Plan
The marine and seamen's division of the War Risk Bureau will be discontinued as submarine and mine danger subsides. It reported a profit of more than 17.68 million dollars for the government, without impairing the 50.06 million dollar sinking fund provided by Congress, and will return over 67 million dollars to the Treasury.
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Marine and Seamen’s
War Risk Bureau
Congress
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