Maintain a Strong Army After World War I
The piece warns against rapid demobilization and urges a strong enduring American military posture. It argues war ends do not settle global disputes and emphasizes continued force and negotiation to secure lasting peace. It envisions American troops remaining in Europe and occupied territories for years to ensure debt repayment and stabilize postwar order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Iit
Thes
Pecca
Germany
Belgium
France
Russia
Japan
Roumania
Serbia
Portugal
Brazil
British Empire
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Philippines
Manila
The Hun's Debts and Indemnity Figures from Paris Press
A Paris newspaper cites estimates of German, Austrian, and allied debts and reparations after the war. It discusses claimed indemnities of France, global debt totals, and the heavy annual interest charges that would arise if a peace conference awards large sums, noting uncertainty about final figures while highlighting the vast financial burden on the Central Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fanes Pensinis
German Empire
Austria Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Cies
Mihis
President Masaryk Farewell Tribute in New York
A Saturday night gathering at D Imaonicos in New York honored President Masaryk prior to his departure for Prague. Attendees lauded his leadership of the Czech party in the Austrian parliament, wartime steadiness, and long record of political skill. The Czecho Slovak republic’s future was deemed secure under his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Imaonicos
New York
Godspeed
Masaryk
Prague
Europe
Prague and Masaryk cited as champions of Czech freedom
The piece extols Prague as a historic, industrious capital and lauds the Czech and Slovak legions for saving Russia, praising their courage and discipline. It credits President Masaryk with pivotal leadership and vision in aiding allied efforts for Czech independence and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia
Europe
Skoda
Krupp
Austria
Tussia
Russia
Entente
Masaryk
Readjusting the Nation and congressional readjustment plans
The piece discusses Republican proposals in Congress to form joint committees on demobilization, foreign trade, transportation, business, resources, and labor as part of postwar readjustment. Democrats would lead early. both executive and legislative branches must cooperate to avoid conflict and ensure stable policy, with Wilhelmina noting Dutch republic rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republicans
Senate
Army
Navy
House
Democrats
France
United States
British peers sell lands to escape heavy wartime tax
A long account outlines British peers selling ancestral homes and estates, led by the twelfth Lord Stafford who has disposed of Costessy Park in Norfolk. It traces the Jerningham line, from medieval knights to the Stafford title, noting family ties, titles, attainders, and historic connections while highlighting a shift of wealth away from landholdings during wartime taxation.
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Lord Stafford
Norfolkshire
Costessy Park
Jane Grey
Dudley
Duke of Northumberland
Charles I
Hirun Viscourt
Earl of
Stafford
Oates
Tuberville
Statford
Costessy
Earl
Casey
Tos Beautful
Chemical Laboratories
Gostensy Park
Swinnerton Park
Staffordshire
Neath
Elon
Basil FitzHerbert
Flu Kills More Than War In Nationwide Epidemic
The influenza outbreak has caused far more deaths than the war, with 2306 influenza and pneumonia deaths in 46 large cities from Sept 8 to Nov 9, far above the normal estimate of about 4000. Extrapolations suggest 40000 to 45000 total influenza deaths in the U S, with Philadelphia showing the highest mortality and Baltimore the next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Census
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Lloyd George thanks U S press at London dinner
London reports Lord George gratitude to American editors for recognition of Britain's role in liberty and wartime effort. Churchill and officials attended. Churchill praised American contributions and stressed the shared burden and alliance with the United States in the war.
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London
Lord Burnham
England
Wis
Winston Spencer Churchill
Muntiong
Tord
Robert Cell
Ir Fop Smith
Tremier Lloydeorge
Cherchill
Lie
Longland
United States
Americas
Col Churchill
Achess Menta
Trojips
Little War Surplus To Sell In Postwar Navy Department Report
A government offshoot notes demobilization reduces war surplus. Army officers say surplus items including transports and materiel will stay with the service. ships, planes, guns, and vehicles may be sold only after months. Horses and other equipment from France are valued little abroad and will deteriorate.
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United States Army
Tom Theae
Accused Army Medical Men Refused Pain Test for Wounded
The American Defense Society accuses War Department medical officers of withholding a test to relieve pain among wounded soldiers. An Senate committee investigation was demanded after the society provided evidence. A letter to Senator Chamberlain notes anesthetics and alleged lack of investigation by Army officials.
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War Department
American Defense Society
Senate Committee On
Socity
F Harberlam
Spain's New Ministry Sworn In Under Marquis du Alhucemas
The new Spanish ministry, presided by Marquis du Alhucemas, was sworn in with a cabinet including the Marquis as head, and ministers for public works, interior, war, navy, justice, education, finance, foreign affairs, and food. Notable figures include Luta Silvela, Gen Herenger, Jose Hancen, Senor Bergada, Senor Aurels, the Duke of Alba, Count Alvaro de Romanones, and Senor Garnica.
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Marquis du Alhucemas
Marquis de Alfucemas
Luta Silvela
Gen Herenger
Jose ¢ Hancen
Senor Bergada
Senor Aurels
Luke of Alba
Alvaro de Romanones
Senor
Garnica
Israelites Thank Allies At Saloniki Meeting
In Saloniki on November 17 under Zionist Federation auspices Israelites Zionists and Greek citizens gathered at Place Tour Blanche to honor the allies on the anniversary of the Balfour Declaration establishing a national home for the Jewish people. Deputy Dr Coffinas said allied victory fulfilled Greek and Jewish aspirations as American forces entered Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloniki
Zionist Federation
Iraelites Zionista
Tour Blanche
Arthur J Balfour
Palestine
Coffinas
Condensed time table of trains to principal cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed train timetable from Washington to major cities across the country. It lists departures to cities such as Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New York and others with specific morning and evening times. Changes are noted as rail schedules update daily and connections at Chicago for western destinations.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
West
Railroada
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Leo
Columbus
Ato
Detroit
Alsace Lorraine Parade and Rest Day Amid Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text references Alsace Lorraine parade events in November with mentions of troops, strategic routes, and a return journey. It notes uncertain dates and places, with little coherent detail on involved persons or actions beyond wartime movement and endurance themes.
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Cau
Oraented
Gambetta
Rane Etting
France
Thor
Heard in Corridors of Washington Hotels
Fragmented OCR notes describe hotel corridors in Washington with scattered references to officials, suspects, and events. The readable bits hint at a murder inquiry and labor or crime mentions but lack clear details or names.
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Washington
More Women to Work Affects State Pension Adjustments
A hurried briefing by Minister of Labor outlines proposals to reshuffle pension rules to favor women in the workforce, citing sex discrimination dangers and requiring broader readjustments. The plan involves misgivings about labor participation and potential withdrawals under new state policy.
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VissMar
Womerremaig
State urKis
M adoo rebukes workers peking removes huy monument
The article reports government actions and labor tensions amid a threatened strike. Director General Gene details the plan to lift restrictions and the impact on rail and telegraph services. Names include Loom, Beauford, Kalamazoo, Hopkins, Wagoner, and Hinman with various locations.
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Whetteler
Direetor
Todiva
Ile
St Teusernp
Insignia for Camp Trainers Issued by War Dept
War Department approves special insignia for camp trainers and civilian recreation directors. Bronze emblems include winged crest for boxing instructors, Mercury foot for athlete directors, masque for drama managers, and lyre for singing leaders, worn on shoulder straps with gray winter and khaki summer uniforms.
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War Department
Cumton
Liberty Theater
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