League of Nations collapse warned by wary world powers
The passage argues nations hedge troops and fleets while approving a covenant in theory. It cites France Britain Italy and Japan reinforcing forces, urges force as essential to any league, and warns Paris talks may yield a powerless skeletal framework unable to enforce peace. The piece stresses national sovereignty and the primacy of force in maintaining security.
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League of Nations
Vernet
British
House of Commons
Russia
Italy
Adriatic
Japan
United States
America
Chevy
League
Lord Cecil
Allons
Sey
Ague of Nations
Earth
Free Nations
United States of America
Ome
League of Nations Project
Paris
France
Great Britain
Count Bernstorff and the German Peace Terms Debate
The piece argues Count Bernstorff will push for no annexations and limited indemnities, while German leaders seek to influence the peace terms beyond Wilson's fourteen points. It notes Alsace Lorraine sentiment, refugee movements, and the risk of punitive reparations, warning that German delegates may frame themselves as victims to sway allies.
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Count Bernster
Germany
Ebert
Mr. Wilson
Bernstorf
Rman
Washington
Psace
Uasia
Serbia
Roumania
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Count Bernatorff
Count Bernstorf
Belgium
Poland
Wilson
The Tide of Prosperity and Foreign Trade Growth
The armistice and postwar data show exports rising to 566 million in December and 822 million in January 1919, with February exports topping 587 million. The War Finance Corporation will provide up to 1.9 billion in long term loans to exporters to restart global trade. regulations set collateral and terms.
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United States
Imporia
War Finance Corporation
Europe
France
Finance Corporation
America
Private Initiative in Government and Railroads
A Pittsburgh speech by Director General Hines argues for government prescriptions on capital and a profit participation right to stimulate private initiative. He stresses private initiative, aided by government funds, as essential to sustaining the nation’s transportation system and future progress.
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Pittsburgh
Hines
Railroad Administration
Oe Point
United States
Members of the Bar Entitled to Advise Courts in England
The London ruling by Sir Charles Darling on amicus curiae privileges may let lawyers attend and even address trials in camera without retainers. It warns, in an English and American context, that such participation could provoke sensational, protracted suits if accepted locally.
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England
London
Charles Darling
Privy Council
Supreme Court of England
America
Earl of Reading
Charles
Charles Darting
Medals To Civilian Workers Honored By General
General Seraning awarded the distinguished service medal to site Mcieln of the American government for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. Recipients include Edward N. Hurley Paul D Cravath George McFadden Dwight W Morrow L H Sherman and Edward R K Stettinius. Pershing cabled medals to 30 British 7 French and 4 Italian officers. among Britons was Gen Henry Hughes Wilson.
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Gen. Seraning
Site Mcieln
Edward N. Hurley
Shipping Board
Paul D. Cravath
Treasury Department
George McFadden
France
War Trade Board
Dwight W. Morrow
American Shipping Commission
L. H. Sherman
American Interallied Maritime Council
Edward KR. Stettinius
Gen. Pershing
Henry Hughes Wilson
Bars Out German Dyes Hit Import Plans
German notes of reconquering American markets were met with a blow as the alien property custodian notified that importation of German dyes, chemicals, fertilizers and related products would face prosecution for patent live use under the trading with the enemy act. The move blocks potential dumping and underselling by Germany, a step deemed crucial to safeguarding American industries.
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Germany
Businana
War Geophone to Aid Mines and Rescue Efforts
The geophone, born in wartime to pinpoint sounds underground, will be widely adopted in mining. The Bureau of Mines notes its success in locating enemy hoists and tunnels, aiding digging operations, and rescuing trapped workers after cave-ins or explosions. It could save many lives by locating miners blocked from escape.
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Bureau of Mines
Von Eckhardt sails for Germany under safe conduct
Heinrich von Eck Hardt former German minister to Mexico and his family travel aboard the Holland America liner Niev Amsterdam from Rotterdam to Germany. Johannes Grunen counselor at the German legation in Mexico City accompanies them. They carry $30,000 in American currency and 237 pieces of baggage. The party expresses gratitude to the United States and allies for immunity from arrest and courtesies shown by American officials.
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New York
Heinrich von EckHardt
Mexico
Johannes Grunen
Mexico City
St. Paul
Minn
Heitian
Eekhard
Delicacies For U S Soldiers Expanded Ration List
A War Department announcement says American soldiers will receive a broader diet after April 1 with increased canned ham meal portions and new items such as peas string beans pumpkin and squash. Maj Gen Rogers recommended the changes and Secretary Baker approved. Candy ice cream and other requests may be purchased and issued to organizations nationwide.
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America
Metin
Trogers
Baker Nat
Ocnu
Mesa Fued
Canoy
Tolemene
Palmer Seeks Two Aids for Attorney General
Attorney General Palmer plans to appoint two new Assistant Attorneys General to fill vacancies from retirements. The resignations of G Carroll Todd and Huston Thompson create urgent openings. The Todd successor will handle trust prosecutions while Thompson’s successor defends the government in Court of Claims cases. Many Court of Claims suits arise from war bill settlements.
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G. Carroll Todd
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Palmer
Todd
Thompson
Alliies
Court of Claima
France Greece Allies Credit Totals Arrive
France receives 109,006,000 dollars in new credits, raising its total to 2,617,417,000. Greece is allotted 3,850,000 more, bringing its total to 42,412,006, while all allied credits reach 3,036,289,000.
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France
Treasury Yeal Orday
Greece
Hallowell Aids Interior Secretary in MA Role
John W. Hallowell of Massachusetts serves as assistant to the Secretary of the Interior this week. He has previously led organization work for the Food Administration and will continue to support federal administration efforts.
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Mallowell
Lane
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior
Hallowell
The
Food Administration
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
Washington Post presents a condensed train timetable to major cities with Washington departures. It notes daily changes and reliance on railroad administration data. Highlighted routes include Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis with multiple daily departures and varying times.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
B. R
ALLL
Baltimore
PR. Ry
Boston
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
P.R. RF
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Florida
S. Ee
Louisville
C&o
Memphis
Ridinam
New Orleans
Rjes Ia
New York
Dom
Toop
B&o
Philadelphia
F&o
Pittsburgh
Richmond
St, Louis
Rory
Army Orders Pierce Hayes Routdiree and Muller Assigned
Army orders list several officers assigned to duties in this city and nearby posts. Lieut Col A E Pierce moves from Newport News to this city for duty. Lieut Col HB Hayes from Waterbury Conn assigned to the historical branch. Col W H Wilther and Lieut Col Lt Routdiree from Hoboken ordered to this city for the surgeon general office. Col A Muller assigned to command all air service activities on Long Island with a take at Mineola.
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A E Pierce
Newport News
Cal
HB & Hayes
Waterbury
Conn
Generaraf
W. H. Wilther
Routdiree
Hoboken
Surgeon General of the Army
A Muller
Long Island
Mineola
Naval orders detachments and port assignments
Lisul Comd H G Denawld has been detached from the battleship North Peakota and sent to this city to serve on the board of inspection and survey. Capt Jo V Chase, commanding the Minnesota, has been ordered to the Atlantic Fleet city for ordnance bureau duty.
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Lisul
H G. Denawld
North Peakota
itGs City
Board of Inspection
Jo V Chase
Minnesota
Big war supply sales top two hundred million dollars
War Department announces large transfers of war materials to Allied governments totaling over 200 million. France purchased iron, copper, cannon, plates and more. Britain, Cuba, Liberia, Liberia and others also received arms, equipment, and ammunition. Netherlands and Czechoslovakia bought nitrates, airplanes, and gear. Germany and other nations listed minor allocations.
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War Department
France
Haly
Netherlands
Crecho-Slovakia
Britain
Liberia
Oan
Swickerland
Two destroyers combine to form the Zubian
After collision damage in wartime, the Nubian was nearly cut in half while the Zulu suffered a missing stern. British engineers welded the Nubian’s stern to the Zulu’s bow, creating a single complete destroyer named the Zubian and launching it after repairs.
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Gow
Aviv
Navy Department
Tess
Columbia With Britannia and Germania Decor Theme
A correspondence from the Associated Press notes that Columbia representing America will replace Germania in the British foreign office decorations. An English painter planned a mural showing Germania clasping Britannia, but the display will be altered to feature the new arrangement with Columbia in Downing Street.
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Columbia
Tree
Unemployment of Soldiers Discussed by Capital Visitors
At the Willard, A M Bloch of New York tied to Jewish Welfare Board noted private welfare groups kept soldiers active and employed. He argued the employment problem was being solved through cooperation with business, with New York agencies claiming more jobs than men and a nonsectarian, race free placement policy. The discussion also touched on cotton politics and wartime social issues, including impressions of American and French women related to the war effort.
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New York
Mao TY AP
America
Visit of Prince Yoritomo Filmed by State Dept Sources
The State Department announced a day earlier that it had presented a film showing Prince Yoritomo and his party during their visit. The footage, taken during their late summer stay, covers their time in Rome after departing England. A Japanese decoration was conferred on King George during the visit.
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Reiter
Close
Europe
Bathurst
Gathurst
Sw Frederick
Pierre de Jaucouet
Lady Bathurst
Rome
Sir Frederick Bathurst
State Department
Japan
Engiend
George
Forest Fire Patrol Plans Joint Army Agriculture Effort
A decipherable fragment notes Army and Department of Agriculture collaboration for forest fire patrol. It mentions Meepy gee and Meepy area, aiming to prepare necessary equipment and personnel for aerial forest patrol operations and experiments in corporate aviation support.
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Lien Menone
Meepygee
Hale Pees
Department of Agriculture
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