Poland and Italy shaping Europe’s restless postwar map
The piece argues that Polish demands for historic lands and Danzig, plus Ukrainian borders, threaten regional peace as Versailles and Wilson pressure for national self determination. It praises Italy for entering WWI, guarding Adriatic stability, and supporting a strong Slav state to secure peace while noting tensions in Galicia between Poles and Ukrainians.
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Fic
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Poland
Galicia
Wilson
Austria
Danzig
Russia
Fiume
Adriatic
Austrian Hungary
Hapsburg
New York
Italy
Serbia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Britain
France
Portons
Adriati
Hohenzollerns
Baltic
Mr McAdoo Salary Refects Cost of Government Service
The article discusses William Gibbs McAdoo serving as secretary and the financial strain of public service. It notes his official salary and limited private means, contrasting with high railroad director pay and the burden on cabinet officers, judges, and diplomats to sustain public roles. It cites past resignations due to monetary sacrifice and references Charles Emory.
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Orl Jyoks
Cains
Img
Bos Ness
Prinipal
Limea
Itta
Charles Emory
Resignation of Postmaster General Cites Cabinet Salary Limit
The letter from a Philadelphia official resigning as Postmaster General claims he cannot accept a cabinet salary of 8000 dollars. He suggests higher pay would attract men of spirit and ability to lead the service, noting others share the view that increases would be needed for federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalh
Philadelphia
Lee
Victory Day Proposed as New National Holiday
The text argues for November 11 as Victory Day to honor the armistice and world independence, noting actions in Congress and the chamber of deputies and predicting adoption by England, Italy, and allied nations. It suggests Victory Day could rival July 4 in significance, marking a new world epoch and broadening American holiday status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oink
Ito Ratte
United States
Return of American Army From Europe Urged by U S Authorities
Orders to General Pershing authorize returning about one million troops to the United States as soon as transport is available. The move covers roughly half the American force in Europe and targets divisions such as railroad artillery and gas units for early demobilization. The policy mirrors a broader drive to dismantle the war machine and ease labor back to peacetime production, while countering Republican pressure for rapid readjustment.
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Pershing
Europe
United States
Republicana
Congress
Republican Caucus
Senate
Keep Labor Employed
The executive departments seek to taper war material contracts without abrupt layoffs. The aim is to transfer labor to new channels while avoiding mass unemployment as millions face displacement. Government actions should avoid bolshevik threats and focus on social order amid wartime readjustment.
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Wilson
Amiididines
United States
British Casualties and the War Toll in Commons
An official house of commons statement lists British WWI casualties at 608,665 killed 2,32 122 wounded and 3 849 143 missing. Together with French Belgian Italian German losses, total fatalities approach 3,000,000. The figure underscores the demand for peace and settlement by nonwar means in the civilized world.
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House of Commons
France
Belgium
Germany
First Army Trucks for Mail Use Expands Post Service
The Army plans to supply motor trucks and former soldiers as drivers to the postal service. The War Department will release seven trucks and four rail cars on a 160 mile route between Helper and Vernal Utah, reducing government costs from 78000 a year. Army trucks with ex-soldier drivers at 4 a day could cut expenses by nearly half. Requests for 400 more trucks and crews will follow as demobilization proceeds and larger numbers are sought.
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Post Office
Wae
Agkell
Hilper
Verna
Utah
Dethroned German rulers faced penniless futures in exile
The article notes hundreds of deposed rulers from Germany and Austria hungry for finance after losing thrones. It speculates on their post throne lives in the New World, suggesting some may seek skilled work or invention, with names and roles of various exiled royals and their possible American employments.
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Herse
Casmara
Germany
William
Canada
United States
South America
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Austria-Hungary
New World
Grand Duke of
Oldenburgy
Hesse
Alexandre of Russi
Froderick Augustus
Saxony
Geermany
Tis
Munich
Winder
Germain
Bourgea
Amerwa Wall
Congress Committees Work On Revenue And Budget Bills
Congress this week nears a rare quiet period before December session. The Senate finance committee resumes work on the revenue bill reducing excess profits for 1919 and shaping 1920 taxes with Chairman Simmons aiming to report next week, though 1920 taxation debates may delay action. House committees continue with naval and legislative appropriations, the coal shortage inquiry by the Senate manufactures committee, and the judiciary subcommittee’s brewer investigations have been postponed to December.
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Senate
House
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
House Committees
Senate Manufactures Committee
Senate Judiciary Sul
Three New Ordnance Boards Created by War Department
The War Department announced three new ordnance boards to regulate disposal of surplus material equipment and buildings from major ordnance projects and to handle demobilization of thousands of temporary ordnance corps personnel. One board led by Gen CC Sjmicson will manage storage and permanent establishment needs. another led by Gen John T Thomsen will issue orders on officers reaching colonel grade and discharge dates. a third led by Col John Monroe will oversee demobilization of officers below colonel.
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Ordnance Department
Brug
CC Sjmicson
War Department
Ordnance Corps
Hid
John T Thomsen
John Monroe
U S Thanksgiving Menu From National Food Administration
A historic Thanksgiving menu lists turkey and goose options with prices and offering guidance on preparations and side dishes. It notes that local suppliers should help reduce transportation costs and includes a pumpkin pie recipe using canned pumpkin, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pecans.
World War II garment drive produces vast reach
A list of wartime production items shows volunteers creating clothing and supplies for soldiers. The report notes thousands of garments and accessories, including dresses, undergarments, and footwear, made from raw materials valued at several thousand dollars. Key individuals mentioned include Allied reporters and relief workers coordinating distribution.
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Beys
Amitican
Navy Radio Control Bill Moves Through House
The House floor opens debate on a bill to place Navy radio control over all ad communications for commercial use. The administration backs the measure with a representative pushing the proposal. Senate leaders have introduced similar actions, with committee approval and a December start planned.
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Chalvm
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Wits
Trains to Principal Cities Timetable
Washington Post presents a condensed rail timetable for departures from Washington to major cities. It lists times for Chicago, Boston, New York, Detroit, Louisville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, St Louis, and others with connections in Chicago and evolving daily changes from railroad announcements.
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Indianapolis
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C&o
New York
FROR
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B & OO
TOLIS
B&o
Decrease in Foreign Trade Amid Mixed Import Energy
The data shows October imports valued at 24.7 million dollars, September at 262.19 million, and October at 1 million in a distant region. Imports totaled 502.9 million versus 360.0 million in September and 420.0 million in August. Export figures are inconsistent, with silver trade affecting totals. both exports and imports display declines in certain periods.
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Domeun
Irya
Getcber St
Crean
Family food costs rise amid postwar shortages
Expenditure on essential items increased across households with a 16 percent jump in food outlays. Monthly relief payments to departments show strain, while average postwar trade tensions push prices higher than earlier benchmarks in York and across the United States.
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Bray
York
Labor shifts and worker displacement amid wartime orders
A partial report notes 2.5 million workers are affected as wartime labor policies disrupt employment and reassign tasks. It highlights delayed or altered pay, morale concerns, and new job provisions, with authorities moving workers between sectors and future reclassifications under scrutiny.
Invited to Farm Congress by President Wilson
Representatives from many states were invited by President Wilson to attend the 38th annual Farmers National Congress and the Farm Women’s National Congress, with sessions set for December 4 to 8. Delegates are expected from Canada and several Central and South American republics.
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Jacksonville
Wilson
Farmers National
Farm Womens Nation Congress
Canada
American Film Rouses Dutch Demonstrations at The Hague
The American film showing provoked enthusiastic demonstrations in The Hague with the American Legion reporting strong reception. Dutch officials reportedly sheltered the performance after a night of uproar while audiences applauded the American display and its message.
India Celebrates Armistice Across the Empire
India marks the armistice with delayed celebrations amid disputes in Bengal and other provinces. The Viceroy Kiron Leicester or similar declared Britain had not bent its sword, praising India for its wartime loyalty as King George II or III conveyed congratulatory messages.
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London
Mortres
India
Bimia
Kiron Thelmsford
Pha
King George
Europe Eyes Higher Gasoline Standard After Armistice
The Fuel Administration said overseas demand for motor transport gasoline has risen since the armistice. Domestic needs will influence any decision to set a new quality standard for domestic gasoline now under study.
Startling Drop in Coal Output Week of Nov 16
The Tus administration reports a sharp coal production decline for the week ending November 16 with Bituminous output down 661000 tons and Anthracite off 182000 tons from the prior week, signaling a notable drop in overall supply.
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Tus
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
A report on high level discussions by officials including Alsdorf and Ohio State Council of Defense about postwar highway transport development. The piece references surveys, industrial plans, and the role of transportation in rebuilding, with emphasis on wartime to peacetime transition and the need to align with industrial capacity.
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A Alsdorf
Highways Transport Committee
Ohio State Counsil
Defense
Weaslington
Qaeston
Bel Vion
Gmord
Mart
Depar
Lee
West Virginia Fuel Admin Names Brewer District Rep
The West Virginia Fuel Administration announces the appointment of R Brewer of Elains WW Ya as district representative effective December 1. He succeeds D R Lawson of Fairmont WA, who has resigned to return to private work. Lawson announced his departure yesterday.
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R Brewer
Elains
D R Lawson
Fairmont
Fuel Administration
Lawson
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