Voyage of Josephus Daniels Baffles Critics in Europe
A satirical blast rails at Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels for abolishing starboard and port, predicting absurd missteps on a forthcoming Europe voyage. It mocks his boasting of expertise, claims critics are envious, and envisions bungling as he faces international waters and naval policy.
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Phus Daniels
the Navy
Navy Department
Daniels
Josephus Daniels
Europe
Josephus
Neptune
Africa
United States Navy
Mr. Daniels
Pape
United States
Dom Quixote
Don Josephus
Columbus
Jose
Victory Note Campaign Opens For Three Week Issue
An April opening is set for a three week campaign to sell Victory loan notes totaling 3.3 billion dollars. Secretary Glass has not yet announced loan details, but notes are expected to bear interest above four and three quarters percent. The government forecasts a heavy effort, with the banking system urged to support subscriptions to avoid constraining credit.
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Glass
Banke Auayat
Thig
United States
Treasury
Public sentiment on government and the league of nations
The public is urged to view the government's obligations with satisfaction. The passage criticizes the government and foreign influence, noting America’s actions lessen the need for killing the league of nations. It references Gene Debs facing ten years of silence.
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Gene Debs
Aid for Ex Soldiers Sought by War Official
Arthur Woods special assistant to the Secretary of War sent letters yesterday to mayors of principal cities urging cooperation to safeguard the economic welfare of soldiers discharged and returning home. He notes benefits like separation pay and a $60 bonus with transportation, while acknowledging ongoing moral responsibility beyond the War Department.
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Arthur Woods
Meyers
Secretary of War
War Department
Woods
Waterways plan eyed to link rivers with rail lines
A wartime proposal urges coordinating inland waterways with railroads to finish incomplete projects. It would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to set minimum as well as maximum rates to curb rate cutting. Democrats and Republicans in both houses back the plan as a nonpartisan effort to expand transport and recover wasted funds.
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Congress
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Cairo
War Department
Mississippi
Mowey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hines
Railroad Administration
House
Senate
Bolshevism Fears the Light in U S Senate Probe
The Overman committee’s brisk inquiry into Bolshevik propaganda has driven the movement underground in America. Senate action aims to curb Bolshevik and German propaganda, with praise for the committee’s thorough work. Also noted is a Detroiter tax note and a burst of general disarray as tensions rise nationwide.
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America
Senate Committee of Investigation
Overman
North Carolina
Congress
Washington
Russia
Senate
United States
Senate Committee
Crewifi
Senator Overman
FE Aca
Aspgeemiamepeae
Ex Crown Prince Sees Dynasty Restoration Hope
A long discussion traces the fate of the crown prince and his assets in Germany, noting ongoing negotiations. The piece then moves through political history, including the habeas corpus act’s origins in 1680 and a South African republican movement. It covers tensions in France after President Grevy’s resignation, and corruption cases tied to Daniel Witeen, detailing dossiers and alleged exchanges of favors amid political upheaval.
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America
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange River
Assembly of the
South African Union
Hertaog
France
Peace Congress
Paris
Wison
Sai
Cape Town
Durham Castle
Seamen's and Firemen
Stewarde
Uniom
Marine Butchers
2Nd Bakers’ Unions
Naval Officers Get New Posts in Expanded Commands
Rear Admiral Benton Decker to lead Key West naval station and Seventh district. Admiral Usher, Indiana native, appointed to Annascli¢ from Indiana, with 48 years in service including command of battleship Michigan and cruiser St. Louis. Earlier roles include commandant of Norfolk yard and Third naval district, oversight of New York Navy Yard, and service in Spanish American War. Timetable lists Chicago to Boston rail departures and a dense set of schedules for major routes from Atlanta to New York with multiple daily trains and varied times.
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Bosten Navy Yard
Benton
Decker
Key West Naval Station
Usher
Indiana
St. Louis
Michigan
Bia
Wee
Naval Examination Board
Atlantis
Norfolk Navy Yard
Third Naval District
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Lyon
United States
Weber
Desesaone
Florida
Cuban
Ericason
Srat
Cuba
Maine
Koy Waat
Bricnson Sine
Santiago
New Turk
Washington
Chicago
Paints
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Ronton Cp
Cincinnatio
Cleveland
Columbus
P. R R
Detroit
F. RF
Indianapolis
Cee St. Louie
Jacksonville
Florma
C. la
Louisville
NEW Orleaks
S. BR
New York
Philadelpria
Richmond
Railroads See Revenue Decline In January
Interstate Commerce Commission figures show January gross operating revenues for major railroads fell about 16.5 percent from December to roughly 440.1 million dollars. Net operating revenue dropped 6.1 percent, while operating expenses reduced by 24.6 million dollars. Compared with January last year, revenues rose and expenses grew, with a government return cited at 55.38 million, yielding a net income of about 18.74 million, up 23.38 million from 1913.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Brose
Railroad Administration
Sweden blocks Kaiser plan to seek asylum at castle
Diplomatic dispatches reveal William Hohenzollern sought asylum in Sweden two months before the armistice, with talks to rent Castle Store Bundby on a central lake near Stockholm. Swedish officials intervened, forcing a shift to another castle in Helland after vast repairs and preparations were reportedly nearly finished.
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Hohenzollern
William Hohensolisrn
Sweden
Kaiser
Sedvices
Bundby
Stockholm
William Hohensolern
Castia
Helland
One Dollar a Year Man Cannot Deduct Living Expenses
A U S government employee earning one dollar per year cannot deduct living expenses on his income tax return. The Bureau of Internal Revenue stated there is no legal provision allowing such deductions for individuals serving in federal service, despite claims of substantial Washington expenses.
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Roper P
Yasterday
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Yeeoman
Washington
Resignation of Red Cross Britain commissioner named
Lieut. Col. William Endicott resigned as head of the American Red Cross commission for Great Britain effective March 15. He will return to Boston to manage private interests. Assistant Stuart Smith, long serving deputy, will head the British Red Cross mission continuing wartime duties.
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William Endicott
Great Britain
Crective
Cdt
Endicott
Red Crow’ Commission
Boston
Med
Stuart Smith
Loner
Army Discharges and Duty Reassignments Filed
By direction of the President Brig Gen B P Disqueta is honorably discharged for the convenience of the government. Lieut BR Eicheberger is ordered to report in person to the acting director of aircraft production. Maj W W Williams is relieved from Hoboken port duty and to report to the Surgeon General for temporary duty. Majs H P Keyser and J A Surratt are relieved and ordered to report in person to the chief of staff for duty in military intelligence.
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B. P. Disqueta
United States
BR. Eicheberger
W. W. Williams
Hoboken
N. J
Surgeon General
Army
H. P. Keyser
J. A. Surratt
Military Intelligence
Seven Depots Aid Refugees in Northern Europe
American Red Cross runs seven distribution depots in Lita Amieng Laop Masseres Verdun Adinkerko Bruges. In March a nationwide drive will collect used clothing blankets and shoes for refugees. January shipments totaled 924000 separate articles and included 230060 men shirts 22500 children petticoats 4000 chemises and 18000 blouses. Paris distributed 9690 garments. The drive asks donors to contribute at least 10000 tons of cast-off garments.
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France
Belgium
American Red Cross
Salar
Lita
Amieng
Laop
Masseres
Verdun
Adinkerko
Bruges
France Recovers Stolen Art Treasures Returned From Germany
Carloads of art treasures stolen by Germans from Lille and the Laon region are being restored to original owners. The Temps says three carloads from Lille have been returned and two from Laon sent back. Among ten carloads at Valenciennes were manuscripts and archives of the French government, the Cambrai guildhall belfry, and furniture belonging to the Prince of Monaco and the Marquis of Havrincourt.
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Mans
Parle
France
Brusse’s
The
Temps
Lille
Laon
Valenciénnes
Rail and Water Traffic United in Army Transport
The War Department announced the consolidation of the army embarkation services and inland traffic service into a single transportation service under Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines who becomes chief. The unit will handle transportation of army supplies and personnel by rail and water. Brig. Gen. Charles A. Doyen of the marine corps was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for organizing the Fourth Marine Brigade which saw action at Chateau Thierry and other battles.
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Army Embarkation Services
War Department
Frank T. Hines
Tht Consolidated Services
The
Transportation Service
Army
Hiemer
Navy
Charles A. Doyen
Marine Corps
Chateau Thierry
Tilisoqusint
War fears and political planning after World War I
Long, dense article outlines economic anxieties after the war, noting unsettled markets and unemployment, calls for government action on war claims, and shifts in global markets especially the Russian option. It cites J Calvin Brown on preparedness, plus congressional travel and possible presidential veep moves by Indiana Republicans and Hoosier Democrats.
British Honors To Americans In Medical Corps
The British government decorated four American army medical officers and enlisted men for bravery and distinguished service during the war. Maj Emmanuel Goldstein received honorary captaincy of the Distinguished Service Order. Military Crosses were awarded to Lieuts Thomas Grigth Washington DC Hugo Alexander Hoboken NJ John F Dealing Brooklyn James H Keeling Albany Fenton Taylor New York and Milton B Ceffman Richmond VA.
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Emmanuel Goldstein
Thomas Grigth
Washington, D. C
Hugo Alexander
Deportation probe targets Coatesville steel workers
A Department of Labor conciliation commissioner ordered an investigation into reported deportation actions by state police against workers at Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The inquiry seeks to determine if labor rights were violated and who may be responsible.
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Coatesville
State Constabulary
Department of Labor
Charles J. Farr
Tae Ao- Rigsad
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