Hungary in the Throes of Bolshevism Debate
An analysis arguing Hungary's fall to bolshevism was overstated by its enemies. It claims Hungarian officers mutinied after the October offensive, cites treaties and armistice terms, and portrays the Vienna press as exposing rulers and junkers. It warns bolshevism will fade if the Allies punish Hungarian aristocracy while strengthening civilian resilience.
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Hungary
Uch
Russia
Michael Karolyi
Paris
Hapsburg Crown
Honved
Vienna
Franchet
Karolyi
France
England
Italy
Tf Bolshevism
Junkers
Vla
Pershing as a Possible Presidential Candidate Divides Republicans
The article discusses General John J. Pershing’s potential as a presidential candidate and the role of Frank Hitchcock in Franco relations, noting soldiers’ mixed views on Pershing’s popularity. It highlights political maneuvering by Republicans, Hitchcock’s credibility, and the strategic question of soldier votes in the nomination process.
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Pershing
Frank H. Hitchcock
Gen
John &. Pershing
I-2
France
Imoement
Fracce
Esista
Hitchcork
Ain
Leonard Wood
Hirch
United States
Prestdin
Dave
Dhing
Baying
Referendum idea on league of nations draws mixed views
A Penrose proposal suggests the President could resign to trigger a special election to test public support for the league. It argues constitutional routes for filling the presidency and implies a referendum could clarify national wishes before committing the United States to any league of nations.
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Congress
Penrose
League of Nations
Senate
United States
Overhauling War Era Government Leases Urged
The heads of War Navy and other departments should reform leases of private property in Washington used by government during the war. As activities shrink, many buildings can be released, yet authorities delay surrender. Overhauling leases would reduce waste, ease business congestion, and cut public expenditure.
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Navy
Washington
France Joins Push to Abolish Capitulations in Morocco
The article discusses renewed calls at the peace congress to abolish capitulations in Morocco and Egypt, arguing foreigners should face local law rather than their consuls. It notes German opposition historically and credits Finland and Germany’s shift, while also detailing unrelated British court appointments and aristocratic connections.
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Preket
Peace Congress
Morocco
Egypt
Japan
Fulke
Chine
France
Great Britain
Exynt
Germany
Kaiser
England
Paris
Oppose Cotton Crop Limit in South Letter
Gov Henry J Allen assails cotton growers plan to curb acreage as a bid to keep prices high. He says the South Carolina Cotton Association invited a conference to repair the campaign, and he condemns the move as harming consumers amid global staple shortages. He cites crop reports and notes Kansas wheat farmers as a contrast.
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Tepeks
Kane
South
Henry J. Allen
South Caroline Cotton Association
Intrér
J. Waenamaker
Columbia
8. C
Shrinkage II War Values in Postwar Tax Relief
The Internal Revenue Bureau will weigh evidence from the Industrial Board of the Department of Commerce in setting relief for shrinkages in inventory values under the new revenue act. Commissioner Roper informed Chairman Peek that the bureau aims to apply postwar price evidence intelligently and constructively while bridging war time prices toward normal levels.
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Internal Revenue Bur Tesu
Beama
Department of Commerce
Roper
Peek
Industrial Board
Bureau
Glass Quoted Moody on Comptroller Continuance
Secretary Glass released a letter to Representative McFadden responding to his inquiry into how John Skelton Williams remains in office as comptroller of the currency and ex-Federal Reserve board member. Glass cited a March 2, 1996 act construed by Attorney General Moody to permit continuation of Treasury officials until successors are appointed. Senate had not confirmed Williams. He criticized omissions and offensive implications in McFadden’s March 14 letter.
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Glass
McFadden
John Skelton Williams
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Moody
Treasury
Senate
Williams
Sam
Same Pay for Loan Flyers as Treasury Limits
Treasury rules pay for aviators who pilot captured German planes in the victory loan drive. Many have offered services for free but will be paid the army rate up to 250 dollars a month. Treasury notes a surplus of pilots but a shortage of planes and highlights one minister who volunteered to cover his own expenses.
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Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Medals for Liberty Loan Workers Presented to Officials
The Treasury Department will award three Victory Liberty loan medals to President Wilson, Secretary Glass, and former Secretary McAdoo for patriotic service in the liberty loan drive. Medals are made from captured German cannon and bear Treasury building imagery with a spread eagle. The reverse honors the engraving of the worker’s name and notes the award for service to the liberty loans.
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Treasury Department
Liberty Loan
Wilson
Glass
McAdoo
Abs
Department
Treasury Building
Victory Liberty Ian
United States Treasury Department
CAN SELL SEIZED WHISKY UNDER FEDERAL RULING
Customs authorities seek to dispose of seized whisky rum and other spirits under a Justice Department opinion allowing sale for industrial or drinking use in states where not illegal. The plan covers liquor seized by revenue agents from moonshiners or shipments lacking proper labeling but excludes dry states.
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He Department of Justice
Anl
Condensed Train Time Table to Principal Cities
Washington fest offers a condensed timetable of departures to major cities with connections in Chicago for western points. Schedules are provisional and change daily, with listed times for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and St. Louis.
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Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
S. RF
Baltimore
Boston
PR. i
Cincinnati
Cleveland
P. R. Ry
Columbus
R. R
Detroit
Indianapolis
Sac
Sac St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
S.A. J
Louisville
Memphis
S. R
New Orleans
New York
P. R
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Richmond
Tio
Sino
Ari
Seven officers stowaways face trial in France
War Department reports seven officers to be court tried for stowing away on a transport. Two army officers en route home will be shipped back to France after a cablegram from Air Presence ordered their immediate return. Five more officers including two captains and three lieutenants previously fled aft armistice and were returned similarly. The incident involved an outward bound vessel held two hours for the stowaways as it docked in New York and later arrived in France.
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War Department
France
Levenants
Snier
Oppasite
Whial
New York
No Metal Agreements Yet From Pacific Coast Trades
Delegates from Pacific coast metal trades met yesterday with shipyard workers to discuss a new working agreement. Sessions resume today to draft provisions on wages and conditions and to set up a labor disputes conciliatory board. Forty six day talks may extend present conditions for six months per the Emergency Free Corporation award. President O Connell cited no agreements reached and the week focused on outlining proposed features.
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Pacific Coast Metal Trades
Emergency Free Corporation
O’connell
Metal Trades Department
Federation of Tatbur
Reduction of Freight Rates for Machinery Exports
The railroad administration ordered wide reductions on export freight rates from Missouri River territory eastward to Japan, China, Australia, and the Philippines. Rates vary from 0 to 75 percent with per hundred pound charges listed: agricultural implements 1, iron articles 0, machinery 1, railway equipment 0.75, passenger automobiles 0.9375, freight automobiles 4, canned woods 1, pig iron 0.35, paper 0.30, plumbers goods 1.50, zinc plates 0.30, vehicles 1.40.
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Railroad Administration
Pacific
Japan
China
Australia
Philippines
Missouri River Territory
Marine Corps Casualties Updated Through March Report
A revised Marine Corps casualty roll up to March 19 lists 11,209 total losses among officers and men. Major casualties include 8 officers and 2,426 men dead from various causes. The Pan-American Gold Fund is noted with 215 men listed. The American section of the international high commission approved a draft treaty for a Pan-American gold clearance fund, with similar discussions across Central and South American republics.
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Marine Corps
International High Commission
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
A Washington gathering featured Representative Stuart F. Reed of West Virginia praising business leaders for patriotism and sacrifice during wartime. He urged price reduction without wage cuts to boost economic stability, noting renewed cooperation with Secretary Redfield’s board to implement sound policy and protect American industry.
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Stuart F. Reed
West Virginia
Washington
Redes
Von Eckhardt Arrives in New York En Route to Europe
Heinrich von Ebard former German minister to Mexico arrives in New York from Mexico via Jaredo and Louisville escorted by three Justice Department agents. He declines to answer questions, plans to sail for Europe via Halland with his wife a French woman three children and a governess likely staying several days before departure.
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New York
Heinrich von Be Bard
Mexico
Wassen
Germany
Japan
United States
Mexngoly
Jaredo
Tex
Louis
Johannes Brunow
von Eckhardt
Brunow
Department of Justice
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Gen. Pershing
Taft
West
Middle West
Hughes
Europe
Hitchcock
Finland
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Firet
Belsheviam
Iselaingfors
Grand Duchy
Douglas Dawson
Coldstream Guards
Conservancy Board
Thamee
London
Meadmenham
Cerberus
Ford Chamberlain
Sir Douglas
Knglish
Sir Gengias
Cremorne
Cramor
Philadelphia Freame
Thomas Freame
Paliadelphia
Himewtt
Margaretta Penn
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Douglas Dawson Ima Addler
Marquire
Fontenoy
Holaheviel
Herpleiden
Gov. Allen
J. 8. Williams
Department of Justices
Customs Authority
Pacific Coast
Orient
Entirenite
Aia
Jude
Merico
Halland
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