Debate on the league of nations and US sovereignty
The text argues for a League of Nations to curb wars through persuasion or force, reduce armaments, and place disputes under an international tribunal. It questions whether the United States should cede sovereignty, urging that only the people can authorize such a commitment and that a league must wait for broad public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
League
Linder
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
Abesance
America
The Crime Crimes and Punishment Across Nations
A sweeping wartime editorial argues that criminals of all nations must be brought to justice beyond war limits. It condemns submarine savagery, attacks on civilians, and atrocities by Germans Austrians Bulgars and Turks, urging universal punishment to deter future horrors and preserve humanity. It also references leaders and events such as Henry Ford and Tom Mooney in a broad period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Jacques de Massa
Duke of Massa
Claude Regnier
France
Napoleon
Count Gronau
Louis XVIII
Count de Gronau
Macdonald, Darke of
Tarents
Manda
Marquis de Massa
Hpatant
Union Artistque
Timpertel
Alexandre Dumac
Prusso Bavarian conflict widens as Berlin and Munich clash
Berlin moves to arrest a courier from Berlin to Vienna and seize his documents amid a growing rift with Bavaria. The piece explains Bavaria's independence in policy, the religious divide with Prussia, and suspicions of Bavarian troop use to spare Prussian forces. It notes Bavaria's premier's hostility and Berlin’s warning by the Lokal Anzeiger, while predicting imposed terms by Entente powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Munich
Herr Bianer
Herr Dichert
Vienna
Prussia
Bavaria
Brvaria
France
Great Britain
Vatican
Paris
London
Aberster Krisgsherr
Germany
Fabatle
Ulster
Ireland
Lokal Anzeiger
Kurt Hisner
Paria
Navy plans call for doubling strength in two years
The Navy Department again weighs dividing power between Atlantic and Pacific into two roughly equal fleets. Policy hinges on peace conference outcomes and possible arms limits. Officials expect to advance naval buildup even if armament curtailment occurs, tying changes to international agreement. The piece cites Clemenceau and Moch's French Academy election and notes harsh rhetoric as inconsistent with history.
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Navy Department
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Japan
Wilson Calls for Teachers Amid National Shortage
President Wilson asks wives of soldiers and other government workers to teach in public schools to fill about 66,000 vacancies nationwide. He notes 130,000 current teachers have no prior classroom experience and urges temporary return of those who left teaching.
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Wilson
Phblic
Greateforte
Bureau of Education
Cupia
Fascinating Grand Duchess Robbed of Fortune by Reds
A chronicle of Grand Duchess Maris Pavlovna of the Homanoff line, widow of William of Sweden, remaining in Petrograd during the revolution. She loses much of her fortune, faces suspicion from the Bolsheviks, and endures hardship with her husband while her brother Grand Duke Dmitri seeks refuge with Allied forces. The tale traces royal connections, distant relatives, and the fates of many aristocrats amid upheaval.
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Maris Pavlovna
Petromrad
Belahevike
Imperial Court
Grand Duke
Dmitr
Paulovitch
Rasputin
Persia
Hagiad
Haémund Allenby
George
Greece
Moscow
Paul
Gen Pistolkovs
Patel
Reds
Russia
American Minister Whitlock Reoccupies Brussels Legation
Brand Whitlock, the American Minister to Belgium, formally notified the State Department yesterday of his reoccupation of the legation at Brussels, relieving the Spanish Minister who had served American interests during the German occupation.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Tata Department
Brugtels
National Woman's Party Reports Campaign Expenses
The National Woman's Party lists total contributions of 19298.07 with key gifts from Mrs Henry Leach New York and Mrs O H P Belmont. Notably 7000 funded pre election activity in New Jersey New Hampshire and suffrage states. Remaining funds support ongoing nationwide campaign with focus on New Hampshire Louisiana and Idaho. An extra 4008 is being raised to secure the Senate passage before March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Woman's Party
Ware
Henry Leach
New York
O H P Belmont
Ro J Cridwell
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Senate
Kansas
Oregon
Wyoming
Brovada Hereda
Montana
Emphasia
Louisiana
Idaho
Lille Gratitude to America for Food Aid During Occupation
A letter from Braj Anthony L Gegelin, a free American officer who entered Lille after German evacuation, praises America for feeding 500000 residents during the siege. He recounts crowds in Lille, cheering "Vive l America" and thanks Herbert Hooter and the relief commission for Belgium for their generosity and continued support.
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Americana
Lille
Braj Anthony L Gegelin
Herbert Hooter
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Poincare
America
France
Bruges
Tent Camps to be Abandoned in War Department Notice
War Department circular announces abandonment of sixteen Army National Guard training tent camps. No new tents or supplies to be sent except for care of troops or demobilization. Base hospitals at camps to be maintained. Camps listed include Greene Charlotte N C Wadsworth Spartanburg S C Macon Ga MacArthur Waco Tex Logan Houston Tex Fort Worth Tex, plus several others across the states.
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Fen Marcel Chit
War Department
Greene Charlotte N
Wadsworth Spartanburg
Mancock
Augusta
Melelian
Anton Ann Sevier
Greenville
Wheeler Macon Ga
MacArthur
Waa
Tex Logan
Houston
Tex
Cod
Howie Fort Worth
Sheridan Montgomery
Shelbs
Miss Beaures
Alexandria
Kearny
Janda Vina Cal
Fremont Palo
Cal
Coal price controls near end under federal review
The fuel administration aims to lift price restrictions on bituminous coal within two weeks or by mid December, with prices ranging from 231 to 495 dollars per ton at the mines. Administrator Garfield suggests possibly abandoning the zone system by December after consulting the railroad administration, while continuing anthracite controls through the coal year ending April 1.
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Garfield Sahil
Uel
Garfield
PRIVATE'S PAY FOR OBJECTORS
Conscientious objectors to military service furloughed to farm or other labor will not receive the current wage rate in their vicinity. They will be paid the private soldier’s wage plus the value of food if not supplied. The difference, if any, between this pay and the local rate must be remitted by the employer to the camp, post or station commander or designated officer, to be transferred as convenient to the Assistant treasurer of the American Red Cross, Washington.
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Marek
Yeetar
Washington
C. W. Cook Assumes Pacific Post
C. W. Cook replaces the acting Fresno head as director of operations for the Pacific coast. He will proceed to San Francisco in December to resume the post he held before joining Washington as acting director of all operations.
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Cow Cel
Fresno
Shipping Board
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Washington
Actia
Condensed Time Table of Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed train timetable from Washington to major cities with connections in hub cities. Times vary by day as railroads update schedules. Departure times listed reflect railroad administration data and may change.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
Bostonp
Army Orders Officers Assigned and Resignations Noted
Army orders list officers proceeding to posts in New York Cambridge Miami and other cities with several resignations approved by the President. It records leaves of absence and staff assignments, including transfers to Army War College and changes in names.
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Blackburn
Syracuse
Ranka Davion
OD Lickson
Miami
Philips
En York
Ramsey
Houston
Conroy
Jo Hesse
Newport News
KR Rowell
Eute Hom Anderson
H Baker Thin
Stevenr
T City
Fouthe
Garrard
Trent
Hodgers Leay
Aberren
Mos Tater Teave
Abence
W & Murtfeld
Hart
Franklin
Army War College
Ashbridmre Hattorrey
WM Bernhrimer
M Barnhem
Tye
White Star Lost 10 Ships in War Time Losses
New York report tallies White Star Line losses totaling ten ships with gross tonnage varying from small to great. The Britannic torpedoed in the Aegean in 1916 is noted among several large liners. Other White Star vessels named include Olympic, Arabic, Laurentic, and Georgic among many, with overall Atlantic Transport and Red Star Line casualties also cited.
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New York
New
Aegean Sea
Laurentic
Amric
Afric
Georgic
Ceyi
Delphic
Atlantic Tranapolrt Line
Ave Ahian
Red Star Line
Southland
Mail rules for soldiers addressed to French forces
The Secretary of War asked the Postmaster General to issue orders prohibiting mailing to American expeditionary force members without a return address in the upper left corner of the envelope. This aims to properly route mail arriving in France for units and individuals now back in America whose forwarding addresses are no longer on file.
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Secretary of War
Postmaster General
United States
France
Atatlans
America
Mall
Framre
Wilson Receives Dutch Minister in Courtesy Meeting
President Wuiloon yesterday received Jacob Theodore Cremer, the Netherlands new minister, and accepted his credentials in a formal ceremony. The exchange highlighted diplomatic ties as Cremer presented credentials and discussed pending bilateral interests.
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Wuiloon
Jacob Theodore Cremer
Netherlands
Washington debates and postwar hopes in Paris clash
In Washington hotels lawmakers discuss Paris talks focusing on postwar peace and the scope of the League of Nations. James Byrnes notes Soviet, French, and British positions, doubts about delgates, and expectations of postwar reconstruction and prices.
Increase in Phone Wages Reported by Postmaster General
The Detro system manager said increases in each car are being worked out and announced today after an informed update from Postmaster General Burleson. The note references December 1 and signals a telephonic wage rise affecting urban services and related costs.
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Burleson
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