Will Germany Be in the League of Nations?
The article weighs two Paris and Washington reports on admitting Germany to the League of Nations, warns of Germany wielding arbitration to alter reparations, and argues Senator Knox’s resolution upholds U.S. independence while urging swift Senate action to curb a flawed peace treaty.
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American sentiment favors unity with allies says Gen Wood
Maj Gen Leonard Wood urges Americans to back the allied nations and avoid meddling in European boundary disputes. He warns any wedge between the U S and the allies risks German revival and calls for immigration limits to protect civilizational ideals. Col Co F Z Caracrist responds from La Guayra after a death notice in the press.
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Union College
Schenectady
Rious
Germany
United States
Europe
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Col Co. F. Z Caracrist
la Guayra
Hoover's European Recovery View Sees Practical Aid Path
The best resume of European recovery given to the American public is Herbert Hoover's statement. He outlines a bird’s eye view of nations and their needs, stresses direct, prudently managed assistance, and warns against German emigration and lax use of funds. Congress should urge a clear Paris conference warning and US action to prevent misapplied aid.
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Congress
Railroad Appropriations and wartime policy shifts
The House committee trims the railroad relief bill from 1.2 billion to 750 million, citing economy and timing. The panel says 760 million is needed now to operate until year end and that future funding will depend on Congress action. It notes no delay expected if an emergency arises and hints at broader wartime political tensions including the league of nations and public sentiment.
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British minister Albert Stanley served in US Navy
Sir Albert Stanley a Brititsh minister and former minister of commerce, who headed the British underground railway system, arrived in America from England on the Mauretania. He grew up in Detroit, later led Detroit street railways, and worked with Public Service Railway in New Jersey before aiding wartime transport efforts. The piece also notes Lord Milner’s Egypt mission and remarks on Egypt’s protectorate status and governance.
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U.S. Navy
Great Britain
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Detroit
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Detroit City Railway Company
Ita Ayatem
Canada
Public Service Railway Company
New Jersey
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United Kingdom
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
United States
Northeastern Company
England
Henry Thornton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Great Rastern
Geddes
Admiralty
Eric Geddes
King George
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Ashton-under-Lynn
Privy Council
Honorabis
Daady Stanley
Grace Lowry Woodruff
New York
Sir Albert
America
Washington
Lord Minner
Egypt
Hawney
London
Lord Milner
the Nile
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Prolonged Congress Proceedings On War Peace and Bills
Brief proceedings cover a bill to restore telegraph and telephone systems to private owners, a demand for immediate peace with Germany, and a $24.355 million urgent deferment bill for merchant navy needs and damages from a Galeppi plant explosion. Also notes on I C C power, air craft scrapping, ship construction bans, a 2 marine cable plan, and a failed public timing adjournment.
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New York
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Commerce Committee
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Washington
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Manila
Canadian H C L inquiry aims to curb rising costs
Ottawa reports a special House of Commons committee has met to probe cost inflation. George B Nicholson chairs, pledging drastic action if unwarranted price rises are found. Mayors of major cities asked to form local committees to measure base costs for shoes clothing meats flour coal milk bread rents and bank rates, then report consumer price paths. The parliamentary panel will hear witnesses focusing on foodstuffs and bank financial activity.
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Canada
House of Commons
George B Nicholson
East Algoma
Ontario
Boards of Trade
Tax agency denies revenue officer incentive claim
A report claiming revenue agents earned commissions on settled taxes prompted a Bureau of Internal Revenue statement denying the allegation. The agency said officers are salaried with no incentive to inflate tax due. Separately, Navy Department announced overseas families of Beijing navy personnel may join after June 15, with families required to remain abroad.
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Time table of trains to principal cities Washington edition
The Washington Post prints a condensed schedule for trains from Washington to major cities. Times from various rail lines list departures to Chicago Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis with multiple daily slots and notes that connections occur in Chicago for westbound travel.
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New York
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Philadelphia
ST. Louis
Army Orders Confirm Army Officers for Emergency Period
The commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces confirms appointments of officers for the emergency period. Majors in infantry include Capts Z Dixon C O Mattfelat J Steck. Majors in quartermaster corps Majs C Bader E H Griffith J A Anderson C H Beals. Majors in field artillery Capt R A Bailey Jr. to be major adjutant general's department Capt C H Tobey. Lieutenant colonels infantry Majs T Blayney J Stillwell. Majors infantry Capts V Hopkins W F Cooper J Raymond J Smith and F B Norton.
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T . Blayney
J. Stillwell
Federal Reserve Warns on Speculation Trend
The Federal Reserve Board expressed concern over speculative lending, sending letters to reserve banks seeking data on member bank borrowings secured by government collateral. It notes discount rate hikes are impractical given government financing, as most bank assets are government-backed, and promises further action after information on speculative loans is reviewed.
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Hines Urges Economy to Meet Operating deficit
Director General Hines calls on railroad officers and employes to practice strict economy in supplies and equipment and to boost efficiency to keep government loss low during the wartime operating deficit. He stresses cooperation with the government amid higher wages and improved working conditions under government control.
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Wounded Discharges Delayed in Army Hospitals
General hospital data released by Surgeon General Ireland show wounded servicemen spend 32 days in general hospitals and 18 days in base hospitals on average before discharge. West Baden Indiana tops with 16 days, East View New Jersey records 57 days. plan to close most hospitals, keeping only those run by Regular Army Medical Corps with temporary forces continuing service.
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Burgeon General Ireland
West Baden
Ind
East View
Ireland
Regular Army Medical Corps
Archbishop Bonzano Sails for Rome for Papal Conference
Archbishop Bonzano, apostolic delegate to the United States, will sail from New York on Saturday to Italy for a conference with Pope Benedict. He plans to be absent from the United States about four months.
New Mexico Leaders Push Road Plan With Truck Aid
Charles Springer of the New Mexico highway commission urges using surplus army trucks to boost state highways. He notes half the state is federal land, non taxable, yet welcomes 458 trucks and a 30 acre repair complex. Aims include retaining the motor transport corps and training civilian drivers for national defense.
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Dresden
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Department
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Raina
Southern Society of Washington
University Club
S M Johnson
Josephus Daniels
Senator Bankhead
Post Ofice
Koreans Admired Yet Misunderstood Abroad
A San Francisco observer in Washington notes Koreans are content and industrious, praising their insular independence while contrasting it with Western quests for reform. He cites irony in light of uprisings and urges lesson from Korea amid global debates on daylight saving, highlighting Judge Tompkins’ ironies about farmers and reformers.
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San Francisco
Washington
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Korea
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Europe
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Mr Hyde
The
Pacific
T R Tompkina
Iowa
Dankter
Thos Washington
Caesar
Las Ligne
Cross to Maj. Gen. Ireland Awarded British Bath
Maj. Gen. Ireland was notified that the British government awarded him the Companion of the Bath. The honor recognizes his service as chief surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces and later as surgeon general of the American Army.
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