Hunger and peace aims amid Europe’s food crisis
The piece argues allies must prioritize feeding starving populations over assisting Germany. It condemns feeding the German army while allied peoples starve, urges Hoover to secure food for civilians, and denounces Germany’s war conduct as treacherous and inhumane. It posits a long peace process but urgent relief now for Italy, Russia, and western fronts.
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Rhine
Europe
Asia
Honger
Mr. Lloyd George
England
Russia
France
Belgium
Italy
America
Germany
Diaz
Atlantic
Mr. Hoover
Liberty
Everty
Asr
Germans topple Ukrainia republic in Kiel coup doubt
A Kiel coup reportedly ousts the Ukrainian republic aided by German and Bolshevik forces. Astrakhan troops, led by a strong antibolchevik general, seize Kiel and install Ubat as a pro-German assembly. Critics call Ukrainia a German instrument to control food and power while peasants resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukraine
Kiel
Astrakhan
Ubat
Ukrainia
Germany
Httle
Prurysia
Austria-Hungary
Hungary
The Coming Clash In Reconstruction Struggle
The article analyzes a looming conflict between Congress and the President over postwar reconstruction powers. It traces actions by the executive to retain war controls, notes Senate Republicans asserting constitutional authority, cites foundational provisions on taxation, borrowing, commerce, military, and treaties, and comments on the political dynamic as Europe seeks postwar settlement. It references figures and factions, including proposals to keep war boards and broader constitutional limits.
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Cleveland
Congress
Senate
War Boards
War Industries Board
War Trade Board
Food Administration
House of Representatives
United States
Supreme Court
The
Union
Europe
Ex Crown Prince Finds Home With Notorious Card Sharp
Germany's former crown prince seeks refuge in Holland with Count Gisbert Wolff-Metternich at Swalmen Limburg. The entourage includes international card cheats and swindlers tied to Baron Korff-Koenig Rudolf Stallman and Capt. Montague Newton. The piece outlines Wolff-Metternich's lineage, crooked past, and the crown prince's wartime conduct.
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Germany
Holland
Gisbert Wolff-Metternich
Swalmen
Limburg
Austria
America
Count Metternich
Korff-Koenig
Rudolf Stallman
Capt
Montague Newton
New York
Formosa
Travelers’ Club
Paris
France
England
Soi-Disant
Baron Korff-Koenig
Lord Reading
Rufus Isaacs
Gilbert Wolff-Mettarnich
Paul Metternich
London
Wiara Valentin
Senate Proceedings and Committee Actions Briefly
Senate was not in session but will meet at noon. Elections committee probes the seating of Senator-elect Newberry and will reconvene today. Judiciary subcommittee studies brewer propaganda and newspaper funding. Foreign relations moves John W. Davis toward ambassadorship to Great Britain. Senate role in peace conference discussed. no action. Selden P. Spencer to take seat. Republicans 45, Democrats 51. Manufacturers committee seeks coal data from the fuel administration. no decision on further probes. Secretary Daniels meets naval affairs panel and urges continued expansion despite peace talks. League of Nations and disarmament discussed.
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Senate
House
Elections Committee
Newberry
Michigan
Judiciary Subcommittee
Foreign Relations Committee
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Selden P. Spencer
Missouri
Committee On Manufactures
Fuel Administration
Daniels
Naval Affairs Committee
League of Nations
Is Russia an Ally in War and Peace
The article argues that Russia remained a key ally of the Allied powers, despite Brest-Litovsk and civil turmoil. It posits Russia’s ongoing military and political ties, warns against doubt about its status, and stresses that in peace Russia is essential to democratic reconstruction and global stability. It emphasizes Russia's vast geopolitical influence and the need for continued allied cooperation to counter German aggression and secure a democratic world order.
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Wilson
Mount Vernon
Husain
Russia
Tliniy
Germany
Austria
Hussia
Drest-Litovsk
Termany
Navine
Asuasia
Retains War Labor Board in Reconstruction Era
Government plans to keep the national war labor board to handle postwar contract adjustments between labor and capital. Cabinet discussed its future use during reconstruction and possible changes to form or membership. No decision yet on successor to Frank P. Walsh, who resigned.
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National War Labor Board
Ite
Frank P. Walah
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post provides a condensed schedule of trains from Washington to major cities with daily changes as railroads revise. Times listed reflect the railroad administration and connect in Chicago for westbound points. Major stops include Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and others with multiple departures at varying times.
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St. Elizabeth of
Hungary
Andrew
Sophia
Henry II the Magnanimous
Brabant
Hohengobern
Nassau
Hesse
Salm
Stolerg
Eingland
Guelphus
Metternich
Moselle
Coblenz
Guslphus
Wolff
Treves
Lothar Wolff-Metternich
Monial
Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
All Pointe West
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
BR. R
P. BR
P. BR. R
Gincinnati
Cleveland
P. St. R
Columbus
Detroit
Army orders list officers to proceed and leaves granted
Army orders authorize officers to proceed to various cities and report to the director of military intelligence. Major General Buck's leave of absence is extended by five days, and Captain Ruth Rauch Robins are noted among officers designated for reporting. The document incorporates multiple names, locations, and duty assignments across numerous states and cities.
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A. Curtis
Trent
McCafferty
Philadelphia
Cay
Diffenderfer
Metuchen
S. J
Lier
Pulagay
Aberdeen
JF Taylor
New Cumberland
Palicut
Willson
Heldal
This Va
M Miler
Tenn
Conrad
This City
Conkling
New York
Cape
Bo Watt This Ciy
Cape Woostark
Nitra
Wo Va
JOM
Bowers
Direstion
Bo Oh Buck
J. H. Muncaster
Deaths of Workers Show Narrowing Injury Trend
A late report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows industrial accidents thinning over the past decade. In 1907 four percent of workers were killed or injured per thousand employed, dropping to about one and a half per thousand by 1917. The decline would have continued but for wartime industrial pressures and the predominance of accidents caused by faulty machinery.
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Ieee
Bureau of Aber
Taale Wast
Army camp contracts canceled by War Department
War Department announces stoppage of work at nine army camps. Projects included a hospital and barracks at Fort Omaha Nebraska. cantonments at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana and Fort Leavenworth Kansas. a storehouse at Camp Taylor Kentucky. a radio school and hangars at North Camp Jackson District of Columbia. water system additions at Camp Meade Maryland. and railroad crossing improvements at Camp Funston Kansas.
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War Department
Fort Omaha
Nebr
Forte Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Leavenworth
Kans
Camp Taylor
North Camp Jackson
D. C
Camp Meade
Camp Funston
Kane
Reann
Countess to Regain Estate Held by Custodian
Countess Gladys McMillan Cornet of Brussels will recover her property from Alten Property Custodian Palmer after she relinquishes her technical enemy status with the evacuation of Belgium. Palmer said the seizure was not a reflection on the countess or her husband, loyal supporters of the Allied cause.
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Gladys McMillan Cornet
Brussels
Alten
Palmer
Belgium
Cornet
Curb Anthracite Raise Warned by Fuel Admin
Fuel Administration warned coal dealers may raise prices only by the labor cost added by the recent wage increase. In case of overcharges, consumers should notify the local administrator who can act.
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Hetail
Fuel Administration
Canadian navy program gains steam in wartime talks
Washington speeches highlight Canada’s shift to an industrial steel shipbuilding program. R A Roas of Montreal touts 31 steel steamers and plans for several 10,500 ton vessels under ministerial supervision, aiming for a ready fleet as navigation opens next spring.
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R. A. Roas
Montreal
Washington
Dominion
Canada
Minister of Marine and Fisheries
Canadas
New War Savings Stamps for 1919 Issued
A new issue of War Savings stamps for 1919 is announced by the War Savings Committee. Pledges must be fulfilled by December 32, the day before the new stamps are issued, with no changes to the existing thrift stamps and thrift cards. Benjamin Franklin appears on the blue stamp, and the Treasury confirms continued use and exchange of the current stamps into the new series.
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War Savings Committee
Treasury Department
Benjamin Franklin
Wee Wo
Trains for Demobilization at Camp Meade
The American Red Cross plans a special training act at Camp Meade to prepare camp service men for office work in American cantonments and demobilization. Approved by the War Department, it will train current Red Cross personnel and new workers in general service and home service for troops in camps naval stations and military hospitals in the United States. Trainees will live on site for practical experience under Red Cross instructors and the commission on training camp activities.
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Bureau of Camp Service
American Red Cross
Camp Meade
War Department
Red Cross
Naval Station A
United States
Tec Cress
Commission On Training Camp
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