Mistaken Foreign Assumption on Paris Peace Covenant
The piece argues that the US Senate must approve treaties and that Wilson may push a covenant to join the League of Nations as written. It warns European leaders not to assume US ratification and stresses American desire for peace with independence and cautious scrutiny of any broad, ill defined powers.
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London
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League & Nations
Wilson
France
Belgium
Italy
Serbia
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Senate
Europe
League of Nations
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Wheat policy debate on government guarantees and 1919 crop prices
A reader letter argues about the 1919 wheat price guarantee set to 2.26 for farmers, questioning fairness for spring wheat and noting the massive potential losses the government may shoulder. It discusses wartime guarantees, projected fall price at 3.26, and broader fiscal consequences including prohibition-related shortages and labor issues.
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Political chairmen shape party stance on League of Nations
The piece notes the debate between Republican and Democratic national chairmen over the Wilson League of Nations. It argues chairmen rarely dictate platforms and will hand control to delegates at conventions. It predicts the issue will linger into 1920 as party machinery continues to function while steering toward the big race.
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Homer S Ram
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Hays
League of Nations
Oguree
iMarcus_A. Henna
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Arthur Fee Gorman
William C. Whitney Gay
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Haye
Elongsble
Taft
George W.wickersham
Lowell
Harvard
Wilson League
Hers
Wilson
Self Determination Idea Stirs Ireland and Egypt
The article reports Egypt faces nationalist pressure and attempts to appeal to Wilson’s self determination doctrine. It notes British control, martial law, and a potential deputation to Paris, while Swiss Vorarlberg votes for confederation inclusion amid fears of German influence.
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Egypt
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Peace Congress
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England
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Junior Red Cross to Aid War Relief Effort
The Junior Red Cross plans to channel part of the 36 cent membership fee to national headquarters to fund immediate relief for war area children. The program emphasizes education about the war’s effects and will supply illustrated reports on relief progress to American children.
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Arec
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America
Getting Them Jobs for Soldiers and Sailors
Undismayed by Congress’ failure to fund the U S Employment Service a broad movement formed under the Council of National Defense to secure jobs for returning soldiers and sailors. An emergency committee coordinates with Governors and central Washington efforts to place veterans, with War and Labor departments aiding.
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Congress
United States Employment Service
Sakora
Council of National Defense
War and Labor Departments
Employment Service
Washington
Siscy
Marquis de Lay de Allemand Dead at 35 in Paris
Queen Alexandra mourns the Marquis de Lay also known as Armand de Lay who died in Paris at 35. He was a lifelong friend of Edward VII and a frequent Sandringham visitor. He led a noble Perigord house, served in war, and later aligned with French turf and industry.
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Armand de Lay
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Eaward
de Lau
Perigord
Dordogne
Commune
de Gelffet
France
Bagsid
Great Western Hellrond
Francés
German metal rule ends as American control rises
A wartime report states Germany lost influence over US metal markets as American, Mexican and South American mines and smelters displaced German ownership. It outlines dissolution or Americanization of German-controlled US metal firms, with three major syndicates restructured under American control and voting trusts set to transfer enemy shares to Americans.
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Germany
Nelezse
United States
American Metal Company
Metallgesellschart
Frankfort
L Vorenstein & Co
Aron Hirech & Sohn and
Beer, Sondheimar & Co
Toon
Boer, Sondheimer & Co
Tte
National Zinc Company
Norfolk Smelting Company
Cubs Copper Sessing Company
L. Vogelstein & Co
Mane
Voxelatein
Aron Hirsch & Sohn
Vogelstel
Tve
Salvation Army widens work after war in America
New York report says Salvation Army plans expansion of relief efforts at home as wartime workers return. Col Barker, returning from France, notes demand for employment bureaus and hospitals for spouses of servicemen, with broad plans to match new needs and sustain contact with war supporters.
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New York
Salvation Army
Willian Barker
France
America
Col. Barker
Three Generals Quit Army as 27th Division Discharged
By president order Maj Gen John F O Ryan Brig Gen Charien A de Bevetse and Brig Gen George A Wingale of the Twenty seventh New York National Guard division are honorably discharged for the convenience of the government. Brig Gen Palmer Flerce to Camp Devens and Brig Gen John 52 Woodward assigned to Red Cross Counter Service. American Red Cross opens counrer service between Paris and Treves and Coblence for troops in Germany. Bolivia minister Alberto Guttiere resigns amid international tensions.
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Charien A de Bevetse
George A Wingale
New York( Natronal Guard
Gav
Er Department
Palmer . Flerce
Devens
Ayer
Masa
Jonn
Woodward
Red Cross
American Reg Cross
Paris
Treves
America
Germany
Condensed Time Table of Trains for Principal Points
A compact list of rail departures and arrivals from major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St. Louis with daily and period-specific times from various railroads such as B & O P R R C & C and others.
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Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
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P. RR
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P. H
Columbus
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Florida
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B. Rand N & W
New York
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
Richmond
Louis
Volunteer bureau staff to run more employment offices nationwide
Director General Densmore announced that volunteer workers will staff more employment bureaus than the 66 planned after federal funding cuts. States will keep offices in cities including Birmingham, Mobil, Phoenix, Little Rock, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, Philadelphia, and more as Congress seeks funds to resume full operations.
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Federal Employment Service
Densmore
Louis
Br. Denemore
Congress
Birmingham
Mobile
Ata
Phoenix
Ariz
Little Hock
Ark
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Bridgeport
New Haven
Conn
Wilmington
Del
Washington
Miss
Kansas City
St Louis
Butte
Mont
Omaha
Reno
Manchester
Newark
Paterson
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Buffalo
Syracuse
New York City
Raleigh
Oklahoma City
Portland
Oreg
Pittsburgh
Braddock
Philadelphia
Providence
Columbia
St. Pierre
Dak
Nashville
Memphis
San Antonio
Houston
Salt Lake Caty
Montpelier
Richmond
Norfolk
Seattle
Charleston
Cheyenne
Elks Provide $156 080 For War Rehab Effort
The Elks war relief commission announced a $156 080 fund to extend vocational retraining for disabled soldiers sailors and marines. Of the total 50 000 will loan disabled men for immediate training with maintenance during compensation evaluation. Another 459 460 supports training for those not covered by war risk insurance or federal rehabilitation acts. A further 50 000 funds a publicity drive to inform potential trainees.
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Elks War Relief Commission
Federal Board For Vocational Education
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Medals From Hun Cannon For Liberty Loan Workers
Victory medals crafted from melted German cannon captured at Chateau Thierry will honor Liberty Loan volunteers. Local and national victory committees will award these trophies to those who perform con spicuous service such as soliciting. Each medal bears an inscription and a space for the owner’s name, issued by the Treasury Department.
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Conron
Chateau Thierry
Victory
United States
United Bttes Treasury
Victory Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
Veterans of wars shape future Congress says Slocum
In Washington, O Slocum of New York argues that about 40 to 56 Spanish American War veterans in Congress suggest a rising share of war veterans as future lawmakers. He notes no single civil or world war hero dominates, but praises officers who would gain prominence if wars returned. He mentions Gen Porshing and Maj Gen O Ryan as possible political figures from New York.
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Congress
Slocum
New York
Washington
Parshing
O’ryan
Thare
J ¢ Brown
England
Willard
Ohio
H McGee
Secretor McAdoo
al Smith
Coz
Powerene
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Pomerens
Senate
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Smith
Future Perplexing to Business and Japans Rise
The article quotes observers on postwar trade fears and US foreign demand, noting tariff uncertainty and dollar credit risks. It cites J Brown in England, A H McGee and others on Democratic prospects, and Japanese ambitions in industry and Siberian trade, warning of a broader commercial shift and Japan US relations.
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