France Demands Strong Measures to Contain Germany
A French analysis contends that German unity under a single state makes the nation dangerous. It argues disarmament alone fails, urges occupation or a strong international force, and rejects reliance on treaties or a league to guarantee peace. France warns any move toward a German national union is an act of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
France
Rhine
Alsace-Lorraine
Frence
League of Nations
Industry and Labor Rally for Domestic Readjustment
Governors and mayors in Washington urge concerted action among industry, labor, and government to accelerate domestic readjustment. They stress abundant money in banks, high demand for goods, and the need for price information through government clearinghouses. American labor is portrayed as productive and loyal, contrasting with Bolshevik misperceptions, while praising the nation’s security and prosperity under constitutional government.
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Washington
Labar
United States
Nfe
Meyer
Atand
Clearing House Committee
Shipping woes bite into postwar American fleet
A wartime boom in shipbuilding has left the United States facing high costs and high seamen wages while rivals in Britain and Japan cut Atlantic and Pacific freight rates. Subsidies are unlikely, tariffs exist, but a remedy is needed as foreign competition erodes America’s share of global shipping. Congress must address the looming crisis in the next session.
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Merekeyt Marine
Atlantic
Pacific
Fiat
Emergency First Corporation
Weaterh
Hoe
Svery Pis
United States
Clyde
Great Britain
Japan
Congress
Relations With Argentina and Wilson Ambassadors
The article discusses President Wilson's exchanges with Argentina's new ambassador Le Breton, noting Argentina's adherence to arbitration and the long friendly ties between the two nations. It highlights mutual goodwill, past arbitration outcomes, and hopes for accelerated commercial development as peace approaches. Also mentions reactions to labor and League of Nations debates and a fever rise in Germany linked to returning troops.
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Wilson
Ambangador
Argentina
Yomas
Terreton
le Braton
United States
le Breton
Hagatood Washakean
Germany
Merlin
Descendant of Vergennes Receives Medal for Heroism
A long, fragmented report recalls Count Jean de Vergennes, a descendant of Vergennes, and notes his military service in the American War of Independence. It mentions his marriage prospects to Parig Genaviave de Diestach and the Medaille Militaire award for bravery. The article discusses Vergennes’s role in aiding the American cause in 1774 76 and the alliance with Spain via Beaumarchais, plus the 1778 treaty with the United States drafted by Vergennes and Franklin. It also covers the Diesbach family, Swiss nobility, and notes on Vergennes’s influence amid early American independence.
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de Vergennes
Prairce
United States
Lowise Kvl
Verwailies
Reedere
jJeure
Jean de Vergennes
Charles de Vergenais
Genaviave de Diestach
Feedaria de Diesbaah
Pontifical Zousves
Dagland
Legion of Honor
America
Joan de Vergennes
Comte Gravier de Vergennes
Louis XVI
Lafayette
France
de Vermennes
Sovereien
Stockholm
Constantinople
Silas Deane
Lena XVI
American Republic
England
Ows
de Ver Gennes
Charles Tit
Spain
de Beaumarchais
George Washington
Charles VII
Comte de Vergennes
Hortaler & Co
Bordeans
Enghal
Parle
Great Britain
Louis
Versailles
Marquin de Lafayette
Varly
Benjamin Franklin
Charles
Ine Kingman
Loule XVI
de Versgenges
Vernallea
Une
Daria
Aithquah Jt
Republic
Hortalis & Co
Count Charles Gravier de Vergennes
Lou
Charles de Vergennes
Charlie VI
Italy
Scily
German Empire
S. Agatha
Esttates
Paterma
Charles VI
St. Agatha
House of
Diesbach
Marshal
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Lot
Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief
Proceedings summarize tense debates on League of Nations, sovereignty, and peace plans. Key figures include Senator Sherman, McCumber, Lodge, and Calder, with votes and resolutions shaping peace efforts and wartime policy. Also notes investigations into propaganda, milk industry, war taxes, and land claims.
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Proceedings OF Congress
Committees
Sherman
Republican
Dill Rol
McCumber
Republicam
North Dakota
United Siates
Leagues
Senate
Lodge
League of Nations
Germany
Judiciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Clark
White House
Belgium
Relief Commission
Calder
Waa
Finance Committee
Truman H Newberry
Michigan
Vardaman
United States
Jepublicans
Talk Across Ocean Promised In Wireless Telephony
London reports experiments in a new wireless telephone system aiming to enable London New York speech within weeks and a regular service by Marconi Wireless Company next year. A pocket wireless telephone could allow desk to desk conversations and even a passerby to hear distant voices through a pocket device as travel speeds increase.
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London
New York
Marconi Company
Godfrey Cisases
Marconi Wireless Company
Daily Mall
Isaacs
America
Great Britain
Alan
Warsaw
Condensed Train Timetable to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a compact timetable of trains from Washington to major cities. Services to Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Memphis, New Orleans, Louisville, Columbus, Richmond, Jacksonville, and other points are listed with varying departure times and rail lines, reflecting the era’s schedule details.
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Washington Post
Immuia Lexv
Washington
Borton
Ibem Istam Chicago
A. m
Columbus
Detroit
Indianapolis
Sne SC
Jacksonville
Florida
Louisville
Memphis
Snr
New Orleans
New York
B&o
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Richmond
F & Pj
ST Louis
POR
Army Orders Relievement and Reassignments Across The Forces
A long dispatch lists officers relieved from duty and reassigned across France Greece Philadelphia Brazil and other destinations. Key moves include Capt Oid itenell to aid Gen Burnham in Greece, Lt A Whrgeteit to Philadelphia, Maj R Mefreery to Rio Janeiro, Maj Gen J G Kitchell granted leave, Capt Tom Townsend from Army Medical School to Panama Canal area, Maj W U Hodgeen ordered to report to chief of engineers, Maj Gem Williams and Capt T M Wilson to travel to France and forward posts for inspections and duties in France England and elsewhere.
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Oid €Itenell
France
Burnham
Greece
Athens
Springer
Camp Meigen Ihia
Fors Rosatrane
Cal
Palladelphia
Ordnance eMee
R Mefreery
Ameran
Ric Ds Janeiro
Bragi
Staf
Military Intelligence Division
J G Kitchell
Scat
Tom Townsend
Army Medical School
Panama Wana
WU Hodgeen
Cits
Engineers
Gem
Willams
Ordnance
T M Wilson
Mubuken
Tre
Emberksten
Frazer
Transpo
Dirival
Ordnance Department
Williams
Wilson
England
Medal honors awarded to military leaders during wartime
Four officers received distinguished service medals for exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service. Brig Gen Edward Munson led field training plans for medical staff. Col Theodore C Lyster oversaw air service division. Col John T Thompson designed small arms and ammunition. Lieut Col Hermann Koehler, initially civilian in charge of physical training at West Point, directed training at officers camps to implement the West Point plan.
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Edward Munson
Theodore C Lyster
Medical Corpa
John T Thompson
Ordvrange Bureau
Hermann Koehler
West Point
Koehler
Munson
Medical Department
Thompson
Col Lyster
Air Service Division
Surgeon General
Omec
Don’t Wait for Tax Man Warns of Penalties
Internal Revenue officials urge individuals and corporations to file income tax returns by March 15. Commissioner Roper notes agents will not canvass households or workplaces and that taxpayers must initiate contact to obtain forms, information, or advice.
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Internal Revenue Vureau
Bureau
Roper
League of Nations debated in Washington Willard talks
The article recalls Allan Benny praising the League of Nations as a driver of global progress and peace, arguing it prevents war through fair dealings and communication networks. It notes support from Wilson era figures and hints at the 1920s political landscape with references to Harding and party dynamics.
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League of Nations
Allan Benny
New Jersey
Willard
England
Dusintes
Linea
League
Ther
Wilson
Mir Tati
Amn Toms
Warns on American Expenditures and War Powers
The speaker laments vast government spending and tax burdens while urging rapid demobilization after victory. He cites historical examples from Grant and Lee and warns that continued military engagement abroad risks economic and social turmoil at home.
Japan to end opium monopoly in Chinese provinces
Tokyo reports Premier Hara announced the government will abolish the opium monopoly in Kwangtung and Tsingtao provinces and Formosa. Newspapers praise the move as reducing friction between notes and foreigners in China.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
Hara Today
Kwangtung
Tsingtao
China
Formosa
Ta, Chuntay
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Epather
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Woodrow
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Bann
Fordney
Kitchun
Rescue of Nations
Mann
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
National Security League
Hill
Edward L. Munson
Keard I
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Asany
Gwe
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Florlingsworth
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