Can Germany Be Saved In A Hunger Scarred World
An analysis of Germany’s fate amid famine and blockade argues that starvation forced capitulation and shaped the postwar political order. It warns of Bolshevik influence and domestic upheaval as entente forces must remain firm to prevent catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
France
Imperial
Ia « Tomi
Ruszia
Roumania
Serbia
Bulgaria
Asia Minor
Austria-Hungary
Kaiser Seeraft
Tuare
Gessoung
Kaiser
Junkers
Vaterlandlose Gesselen
Grermad
Foch
Europe
Sweden
Holland
False Sentiment on Government Loans Sparks Debate
The article argues against extending loan guarantees to war-stricken countries, estimating a $12 billion outlay and a future tax burden. It contends such moves would imply America failed to do its part in the war and would burden taxpayers, urging restraint and prudence in financing peace recovery.
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United States
America
World War II Reflections On U S Involvement And Allied Loans
In a retrospective tone the author discusses the U S entry into the war, its swift mobilization of men and material, and the role of allied loans. He notes American restraint before joining, the sacrifice and support given, and predicts allied financial terms will be extended as long-term obligations rather than charity. The article ends with a prompt about President Wilson and an India Thanksgiving proclamation.
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Paris
Liv
Germany
United States
America
President Wilson urged to lead American delegation to peace conference
The article reports that some of President Wilsons closest friends urge him to personally head the American delegation to the peace conference. It notes the unwritten legal boundary of presidential travel and discusses constitutional implications for enacting laws if he were abroad. It asks readers to consider whether Congress could function while he is away and whether he would appoint no deputy.
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Wilson
United States
Roosevelt
Panama
Taft
Canada
Congress
Versailles
United State
Washington
Takes Up Peace Problems
Department of Labor's working conditions service will play a key role in reconstruction. Grant Hamilton, director general, says postwar recovery requires efficient federal agencies to plan industrial return and establish standards to reduce labor capital friction. He stresses cooperation and clarity to advance peace production and world markets.
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Department of Labor
Grant Hamilton
Wool freed for civilian use under government price
Army quartermaster notified manufacturers that limited wool for civilian needs would be released at government price while awaiting a decision by the War Industries Board. The move follows directives aimed at easing civilian supply during wartime.
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Army Quartermaster Venerals Office
War Industries Board
King of Belgium's Throne Strengthened by the War
The article notes Belgium's royal line, led by Albert I, regaining Brussels and Laeken after German retreat. Restitution of treasures from royal palaces and churches is described as a German tactic to avert retaliation, with arts, manuscripts, and valuables returned as Allied victory solidifies the monarchic foundation. It also recounts Maj. Gen. Sir Charles Townshend's return from captivity and the complex heredity dispute surrounding the Townshend title, including dynastic questions and legal limits on claims amid wartime honors.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Albert
Belgium
Brussels
Royal Palacs
Laeken
France
Italy
Poland
Charles Townshend
All England
Stanley Maude
Kut
Bagdad
Marshall
Maude
Edmund Allenby
Palestine
Near East
Varia
Cohen d'Anvers
Charles
Jes
Kat
Townshend
Townshed
Charles Tewnalesd
Muarchieneas
Committee of Privileges of the
House of Lords
Marchioness
Sir Charles Townshend
Marquis of Townshend
Lady Townshend
Norfolkshire
Valley of the Euphrates
Order of the Bath
War Department
London
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Soldiers adapt to new phrase amid war aims
New York November 12 106000 tons sent to France by the Knights of Columbus as victorious American soldiers abroad turn away from going over the top to a different phrase while the boyhood game grows popular among troops.
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York
Knights of Columbus
France
Proceedings in Brief Senate and House Sessions Not in Session
Senate not in pension meeting at noon tomorrow to consider the war revenue bill and future needs. A resolution for inquiry into Senator-elect Newberry's primary campaign expenditures may be disposed of. A Yugoslav committee memorandum urges Trieste destiny. Overman expands inquiry on brewers. House wage not in session to meet at noon today.
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Senate
McAdoo
Fomerene
Privilereu Committee
Newberry
Michigan
Bajumil Vesniak
Jugoslav Committee
London
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Trieste
Italy
Overman
Brewere
Martin
Congress
Government to reinsure returning soldiers insurance plans
Preparations accelerate for reinsuring 4 250 000 service members on return under a government program. Aimed at offering life and disability coverage within five years post armistice, the plan would rely on government issuance, cut premiums by at least 25 percent, and provide flexible payment terms. Minimum coverage likely 1 000 dollars, maximum 10 000, with multiples of 500. Women veterans who hold government insurance may participate. An advisory board of industry and labor figures frames the regulations.
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Army
Navy
Arthur Hunter
New York Life Insurance Company
W. Fraser
Omaha
Woodmen of the World
FL Robertson Jones
U Workmen's Compensation Publicity Bureau
New York
Ying Premiums Bureau
Con
Merchant Marine Seeks Men for Peace Crews
Edward N Hurley announces continued merchant marine recruitment to seed peace crews and firemen. Training bases at Boston New York Norfolk New Orleans San Francisco Seattle and Cleveland will sustain 4660 apprentices monthly with five dollar training fees. Recruits aged 18 to 45 may enroll at six shipping board stations nationwide to build an all American merchant fleet.
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United States Shinning Board
Ita
Edward N. Hurley
Wei
Mr. Hurley
Shipping Board
Lyon
Enmei
Bankers Help on Taxes Organizes Local Committees
The Internal Revenue Bureau announced plans to form committees of bankers in each community to cooperate with revenue officials and taxpayers on tax returns. They will handle local administration issues and refer interpretation questions to officials. B. Hurrey, supervisor of business cooperation, will seek questions and recommendations. Committees already exist in New York and Cleveland.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
B. Hucrey
Ravenus Bureau
New York
Cleveland
War Industries Board Cancels Knit Goods Packing Rules
The War Industries Board announced yesterday that changes in hosiery underwear and knit goods packing regulations due to altered conditions will not take effect January 1 1919. It praised manufacturers and merchants for cooperating and readjusting packing methods.
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War Industries Board
Conservation Division
Apirlt
Time table of trains to principal cities
The Washington Post provides a condensed train timetable from Washington to major cities with daily changes as railways update schedules. It lists departures to Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis, New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh with multiple daily times from various rail lines.
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Washington Post
Washington
Tralina
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Ptlanta
Baltimore
Boston
A. m
Cincinnati
PR. BR
Detroit
Indianapolis
Ste Bt. Louis
Key West
A. C.L
Louisville
P. R. Ry
Philadelphia
Bae
H & OG
Tao
Taa
Bena Bed
Army Orders Omitted Officer Leave Variations
Army orders list officers granted leaves and extensions amid garbled text. Capt J Fo Quigley Dover Nod Capt Wo Arnstein Port Deus Lieut Bon Berry Rees Wille Filet Maj 1130 Mrare Fool tharne Capt W Bent Georgsbhorg ideal Benton granted seven days leave for five days Pas peepon Leave club granted Lieut J S Leave of absence granted BE Ho Prell extended five days.
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J. Fo Quigley
Dover Nod
Wo Arnstein
Port Deus
New York
Vaprolog
Fort Wineha
Bon Berry
da Rees Wille
Mrare Fooltharne
W. Bent
Georgsbhorg Ideal
Benton Hag
Absen Ence
Tts. i
Pas Peepon
Stodéart
Still Restricts Securities and Construction Credits
The Capital Issues Committee maintains bans on nonessential construction and securities issuance. Government securities remain preferred as the market’s main support due to wartime needs. Despite business interest in providing machinery and materials for development, the committee, allied with the Treasury, signals stock or bond issues require prior approval amid broad banking and business influence.
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Capital Issues Committee
Configard Heth
Ui Wer
Truytion
Fiens
Lie Spring
Ur Treasury
Committee Ia
Aterius
Sis
Travel restrictions hold as nations curb prewar passenger travel
Foreign embassies report many applications for European passage but officials say only urgent government needs justify travel. Sightseers and nonessential individuals remain barred as wartime conservation of scarce transport resources and fuel continues.
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Europe
Continent
War Department to turn over surplus air and trucks
Airplanes and motor trucks no longer needed by the army after peace may be turned over to the Post Office Department. Post office officials discussed using the surplus for aerial mail extensions and for the new parcel post route.
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Army
Postofice Department
Secretary of War
Postofce
Postoffice
Portrait of War End Scene Proposed by Senator Phelan
Senator Phelan urged a famous artist paint a joint session canvas commemorating the end of World War I. He listed President Wilson, Vice President Marshall, Speaker Clark, Supreme Court justices, the cabinet, and key wartime lawmakers as essential figures to include, saying photographs cannot capture the event’s gravity. He suggested choosing an eminent portraitist to convey the era’s drama while speakers still live.
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Congress
Phelan
California
Willard
Clark
Supreme Court
Stat
March
Senioor Martin
Virginia
Germany
Lodge
Cramberlam
Overman
Hughes
Senate
Dan Persorr
World Food Famine Fear Appeals for Farm Labor Boost
An appeal from World Food Famine chair WoOF Creasy calls for mobilizing women in factories to free male workers for farming. The board urges continued training for boys, volunteering groups to harvest crops, and U S employment service to assign more limited service men to farms. They seek strict enforcement of anti leafing laws and rapid railroad labor mobilization.
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Woof Creasy
Nanal Board of Farm Organizations
Othor
Traintus
United States Employment Service
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Hurley
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Danger Faerd
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Creasy
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