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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
13
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The piece argues that a future German peace must be enforced by a forceful framework and a League of Nations linked to the treaty, but cautions U S Senate rejection or major rewrites. It urges deliberation over immediate agreement, warning that the covenant risks American independence and constitutional conflict.
Susewen and Wome of Wasi ston face tax law chaos as a single bureau office serves a 500 009 population. Lines stretch and hours shrink with closing time at 3 PM while returns pile up after 5 PM. The piece urges immediate hiring of deputies and new branches with evening hours to aid taxpayers before March 13.
Carranza’s government has restored or granted land totaling over 274000 acres to Mexican communities and claimants under the republic’s new constitution and executive decrees. The policy followed recommendations of the national land commission, returning acreage to former owners or making outright grants where warranted.
Analyzes calls to reduce taxes, prices, profits, and wages to restore industrial stability after wartime gains. Describes the plan of the industrial board to fix reasonable prices, cut living costs, and balance wages with living standards, noting mutual dependency among workers, manufacturers, and raw-material producers. The piece urges cooperation and self-restraint to avoid further harm.
Republicans shape the new House with a 4 member committee on committees assigning posts and steering the chamber. Frank W. Mondell is named floor leader and steering chairman, as old guard veterans dominate the process. Gillett’s faction remains, while Pendings and Lodge loom in Senate leadership amid a tense party balance.
A German delegation led by General von Winterfeldt met Marshal Foch in the Compiegne car. Foch ordered removal of the Legion of Honor cross worn by von Winterfeldt, who had previously served as German plenipotentiary and espionage chief in San Sebastian. The incident reflected tensions as French officers pressured withdrawal before business could continue.
The American Red Cross announces a nationwide collection week from March 24 to 31 for used clothing shoes and blankets to aid millions of refugees in allied nations. The effort targets winter-to-light clothing changes and will mobilize thousands of Red Cross units across the States. A shipment plan of 25 500 000 yards of textiles valued around 4 500 000 dollars is set to meet urgent needs in northern France Belgium Italy Czecho Slovakia Roumania Greece Poland Macedonia and Albania.
King Alfonso of Spain told Madrid's Argentine chargé d affaires that he hopes to visit South America within four years. In a one hour interview he praised Spain’s financial health and offered to lend Argentina up to 200 million pesetas at high interest if desired. He emphasized expanding commerce, especially with Argentina.
About half of U S families had phones in 1917 and average calls reached 200 per person that year. The Census Bureau report by Director Rogers notes the five year period 1912 to 1917 saw more business on telephone lines, though wire mileage rose less proportionally.
The bureau of mines announced a new liquid fuel named Rector, a penzu and eryclohexane blend, claimed to add ten miles per hour to airplane speed and show racing potential. It costs about Llagallon and is not yet practical for commercial use, with benzo scarcity limiting large scale production.
The Federal board to rational education announced a saving of about 25 million dollars by placing disabled soldiers and masters in existing educational institutions for retraining. The sum prevented the cost of building new schools and would aid soldiers in returning to employments. Prominent institutions including marble Vale and Columbia are involved along with land grant colleges.
Washington Post presents a condensed schedule for trains from Washington to major cities. It notes connections in Chicago for westbound travel and mentions daily schedule changes as railroads issue updates. The listing covers routes to Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and more with various departure times and carriers cited. The text preserves old railroad abbreviations and era-specific routing details.
Army dispatch notes reassignment of Cpl O Stith to Walter Reed Hospital. Mentions temporary duty shifts, crew movements, and a new director of military reservations with Brig. Gen. W. Attached as director. Reports indicate absence granted for Mas Tod donee and other routine duties.
Chile plans a trade mission with envoys to the United States, United Kingdom, France, and possibly Italy, aiming to strengthen ties amid global tensions. The announcement notes high level talks and the potential posting of ministers, signaling Chile's intent to boost international commerce and diplomacy despite regional instability.
The design approved by the Navy Department council with Secretary Daniels noting unanimous selection. Models were submitted by twenty or more designers, but the council including Bureau chiefs and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt chose the final design. Brum of Uruguay lauds the United States designation of a special representative after his inauguration and notes a goal to strengthen cordial ties, referencing his prior visit to the United States.
A garbled report suggests officials deny an Australian embargo on certain imports while outlining government limits. The text mentions Uritigt grad and British guards amid tensions and a reaction to policies.
The state Department reports Cairo disturbances led to arrests and deportations of political agitators. Military forces clashed with mobs, resulting in several fatalities. Chinese consul en Tsur departed for Chicago last night to open the new Chinese Industrial and Commercial Association.
Henry B Spencer was named by the Director General Hines yesterday as director of the railroad administration division of purchases, effective Saturday. He will resign as vice president of the Southern Railway and has chaired the administration's advisory committee on purchases. Pacific Cable Service Restored in the Pacific. New York report: the cable between Honolulu and Midway Islands was repaired and communications to the Philippines, China and Japan via San Francisco restored by the Commercial Cable Company.
The postponed steel industry meeting with the Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce will be held next Wednesday. Chairman George N. Peek announced yesterday.
The Treasury Department announced a credit of 5,000,000 dollars in favor of Rou Manis, raising Rou Mania credits by 15,400,000 and total allied credits to 8,542,857,000 dollars.
A Washington visitor describes Republican uncertainty on presidential candidates. He notes strong party activity and a forthcoming convention likely to be eventful, with several Democrats wavering on a third term and many Republicans optimistic about victory. He discusses foreign policy questions and the public interest in a proposed League of Nations. The interview touches on postwar recovery, Puerto Rico trade, and ongoing political dynamics.
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