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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented wartime dispatches discuss peace plans, German rearmament limits, and a proposed universal training system. References to Britain, Tinyd, and Turkish empire era politics appear in a dense, era-voice summary with multiple named figures and places.
Paris reports a division among investigating commission members on whether former German rulers should face an international court. American delegates oppose a permanent international tribunal, arguing the U S was not at war for all alleged violations. A mixed plan for national military tribunals and multinational officers is discussed, with other wartime alignment issues noted.
Britain outlines a definite postwar aerial development plan spanning weather service routes and civil aviation. It calls for new landing sites, legislation, and a centralized aerial transport committee to convert military gains into a robust civilian system.
Director General Hines reported that finance plans for railroads and locomotive builders were secured. Congressional committees pressed for a clear statement on policy to promote interchange of rail and water transport and related bills.
Labor commissions report recommends holding the International Labor Conference in Washington in October if the U S government consents. Announcement notes third reading of the British draft with two articles reserved for final decision next Monday.
Col White withdraws from the race against Rep Carl Cartin in the right congressional district due to health reasons. With Cartin unable to qualify, Walton Moore remains the only declared candidate and is expected to run unopposed.
London papers say two sera have been found to treat influenza after a single case. A London bacteriologist claims the Pfeiffer bacillus is the influenza germ and announces a medical discovery. A public dance notice follows.
President Wilson and party arrive Brest aboard the George Washington amid decorations and a formal greeting. He spends time mapping out the Paris peace conference agenda and is buoyed by signs of Allied support as Italy seeks coal and shipping aid to resume postwar trade.
Amid tense postwar planning the article discusses U.S. options on government ownership versus private control of merchant fleets. It notes Germany’s potential return to global trade, the impact on American industry, and the balance of safeguarding European allies while preserving national interests. It also mentions labor disruptions and government-private cooperation debates shaping policy.
Labor and Navy officials reported progress in an edge settlement at Ix near Ci as private boat owners agreed to meet workers demands. The New York Tomboaths change delivered coal to the Brookly Rapid Transit Company, averting a transportation tie up in New York City while details on number of cases remained unclear.
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig relieved of post and Sir Douglas Haig replaced by Gen Sir William Robertson as commander in chief home forces. Robertson to be commander in chief of the army of the Rhine.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a new political group named the Liberty Party forming to oppose perceived federal centralization and protect state powers. The party reportedly emerged from wet organizations seeking to combat prohibition and attract both anti prohibition and other factions after national dry policy shifts.
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