Liberty Endures Despite Global Pessimism in War Awake
A persuasive editorial argues that while the Paris peace conference shows weakness and allied quarrels, the core triumph remains liberty. It asserts moral and physical force by free peoples will prevail over Bolshevik threats, urging vigilance against internal ruin and warning that liberty endures beyond temporary upheavals. The piece maintains that American resolve will keep nations free, even as turmoil and rhetoric swirl.
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All in the Same Boat and Global Policy Debates
Fragmented OCR text discusses labor, administration, energy, and prices tied to railroads and coal. It references government aims to stabilize industry, regulate rates, and protect consumers, with mentions of presidents, ministers, and international diplomacy.
Policy for American Merchant Fleet Advocated by Hurley
Edward N. Hurley, head of the United States Shipping Board, argues a national policy for the wartime fleet. He favors selling government ships to American citizens with phased payments, retaining no water in corporate stops, and maintaining government oversight to prevent monopolies while stimulating private initiative. The plan seeks to boost U S foreign trade and keep a full, competitive merchant marine under a mixed ownership model.
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Army health report shows good conditions worldwide
A weekly Surgeon General summary for the week ended March 21 notes health conditions in the Army as very satisfactory. No unusual disease prevalence at camps or stations in the United States, and the noneffective list in expeditionary forces continues to decline, now lower than in the home country.
Britain Establishes Elaborate Air Police Force Worldwide
Britain creates a vast air police force under Gen Frederick Hugh Sykes to police civil aviation. Two branches, pursuit scouts and aerodrome police, will patrol UK airspace and inspect aircraft for contraband while enforcing no landings at prohibited zones.
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Large Reduction in Officers after Armistice
A General Staff report shows 46 percent of officers on the November 11 1918 army list discharged by March 20. Of 188 494 officers on duty at the armistice 102 471 remained in service on March 29. The chemical warfare service saw the largest drop with 63 percent released.
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Trade with Oceania grows sharply in early fiscal year
A report from the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce shows Oceania imported exports worth 135.9 million dollars in the first eight months, up from 83.9 million the prior year, while selling U S goods valued at 199.9 million, rising by about 62 million. Europe remains the top customer with 2.73 billion in eight months. Other regions show North America 888.0 million, South America 258.8 million, Africa 52.2 million, and Asia led by Japan with 191.4 million. Imports to the United States include 302.4 million from Germany and 39.7 million from Austria-Hungary.
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Newspaper ads praised in Presbyterian drive results
New York March 27 Newspaper advertising was a chief factor in the Presbyterian Church drive for 40 million for church work at home and overseas in a statement by Rev Charles Stelzle publicity director. Indications suggest benevolences rose about 10 percent over last year and may reach 10 to 9 percent by year end with continued use of newspapers to enlist nonchurchgoers.
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Roads loaned vast sums to sustain transport system
War Finance Corp advances totaling 135 million dollars kept the national rail and trucking network operating as Congress prepared new appropriations. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific led with 2.59 million, others followed in seven to nine figure ranges including New York Central at 7 million and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul flag line. Additional loans exceeded 12.5 million across multiple carriers such as Michigan, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Lake Erie and Western systems.
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Open Fight Gn Bolshevism English Sorabists Regim Campaign
A London meeting of the executive body of the national party and socialists yesterday adopted a resolution urging the preparation of Preliminary peace terms as an immediate goal. It called for aggressive propaganda in industrial centers to expose Bolshevik dangers, with future meetings and addresses by Henry Hyndman and Will Thorne.
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Wives Aided German Pillagers Report Claims
Paris Thursday Marmih 20 Hataw reports the senate reviewed a commission’s findings on German occupation in World War I France. The investigation described Germans systematically destroying property and using wives to help move goods from homes in occupied regions including St Quentin. The report notes German methods strengthened French resistance.
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Army reports deny basket case myth in WWI hospitals
Surgeon General Mason Ireland stated yesterday there are no basket cases in army hospitals or among American expeditionary forces. He personally examined records and found no soldier so wounded as to collapse to a basket case, either stateside or abroad, across the entire war period.
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Census jobs attract wide applications nationwide
The census bureau reports an abundance of applications for 1920 census work. Local enumerators and interpreters will be chosen by district supervisors, not headquarters, with pay of 1500 dollars plus 1.5 dollars per thousand of population enumerated. Supervisors to be appointed about July 1. Special agents for census of manufactures, mines and quarries will not be named until 1920. Clerical Washington positions to be filled via civil service certification.
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Condensed Time Tables of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post provides a condensed schedule of trains from Washington to major cities nationwide. Times reflect railroad administration data with daily changes as new schedules are issued. Destinations include Atlanta Boston Chicago Cincinnati Detroit New York Philadelphia and more with varying departure times and connections.
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Army Orders Report On Duty And Fines In Central Areas
Army orders indicate officers assigned to duties and fines imposed in various districts. The document lists a sequence of names and places, including California and other locales, with references to responsibilities and penalties. The wording reflects a formal record of assignments and disciplinary actions across multiple units.
Naval Orders and Duty Updates
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Washington talks on Europe and the League echoes
A Cleveland businessman cites Frank Simonds on European interest, noting Europe seeks U S support rather than the League of Nations. The piece discusses freedom of the seas, world finance, and calls for U S engagement in global governance, highlighting debates over responsibility and national policy.
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Unclear OCR fragment hints at trade and employment topics
Fragmentary text mentions Japan, China, trade, development of resources, and employment. Names and places are largely unreadable, with jagged punctuation and typos obscuring details. The passage seems to discuss economic and international topics but lacks coherent specifics.
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Marine Corps Orders Detail Duty and Payments
In a terse Marine Corps notice a series of personnel actions are recorded. The document lists names, duties, dates and repayment or reward details for service members amid routine assignments and financial adjustments.
New Theater Taxes Tuesday Raise Public Revenue
New theater and freight taxes take effect Tuesday as brokers and agencies outline radio telegrams noting the act imposes seven percent on freight charges and seven percent on express charges. The tax also adds per cent on Pullman fares and telegraph messages, with varied rates for transportation and stamp taxes.
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Own Your Home Campaign Inaugurated In Eighteen Cities
The Own Your Home campaign has been inaugurated in eighteen cities, announced by the Bureau of Public Works, Department of Labor. Cities listed include Billings, Charleston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Jacksonville, Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Middletown, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, Spokane, Minnesota, Vancouver, and Toledo.
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