Armies capacities and future limits for world powers
A calculating overview asserts about 6 million active troops across major nations led by China with 1 370 000 and France at 1 034 000. It argues true power includes reserves and manpower, noting US mobilized 4.8 million in WWI but only 149 000 active now, with 25 000 000 military age and potential to raise 5 million quickly. The piece stresses that any armament conference must weigh active forces, reserves, and wartime potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
France
Germany
United States
Japan
Russia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Taft Named Chief Justice Marks Eminent Career
The article lauds William Howard Taft as he becomes Chief Justice. It highlights his unique dual service as former President and Chief Justice, his legal and administrative experience, and the public’s confidence in his integrity, wisdom, and popularity. It notes his steady, humane approach and expected influence in upholding constitutional government.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
William Howard Taft
America
Mr. Taft
Taft
Question of Reservations and World Finances Noted
The column discusses Senate reservations on the Berlin treaty and U S role in reparations. It notes Germany's dire finances, impending payments, and potential impacts on the reparations commission. It cites Pittsburgh Dispatch on U S business improvement and Baltimore News on tax bill delays and policy needs.
Duke of Aosta not seeking crown says critics
A Rome based article counters claims that the Duke of Aosta aims to oust King Victor Emmanuel. It portrays Mussolini era fascists as largely patriotic, notes the duke’s loyal ties to the crown, and recalls past rumors tied to his marriage and royal status.
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Tl Passe
Rome
Repub
London Times
Paris Temps
Matin
Aosta
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Il Paese
Nitti
Presa
Paese
Corps d
Carabinieri
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
New York
Pennsylvania
Fascisti
Muscolino
Fascisti Movement
Duke of
Helene of
Orleans
Wilson
Fiume
Kingdom of
D'Annunaio
Serbia
United States
D’annunzio
Fitme
Nutti
Bard
Donnunzio
L ’Annunzio
German Consolidation and the German Alliance Move
The article outlines a push for republican consolidation in Germany after the assassination of Mathias Erzberger. It notes the need to widen government support beyond the Catholic center and socialists, with independents pressing for budget balance through property taxation, judicial reform, and removal of monarchist officials. It also mentions continued social policy, mining nationalization, and a cautious stance on broader nationalization to avoid tipping toward Bolshevism.
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Germany
Mathias Hrzberger
Centrum
Reichstag
France
Great Britain
Italy
Proceedings in Brief: Tax Bill Debated and Confirmations Noted
Daylong session focused on the tax bill with amendments on corporate earnings before 1913. Nominations and confirmations included Col Frank I Winn to brigadier general and Mason M Patrick as chief of air service with major general rank. Other appointments and a pending peace treaty conference with former President Wilson were discussed.
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Finance Committee
Ferdinand M. Becker
Hermas W. Beyer
John T. Donnelly
New York
Perk
Kansas-Missouri
Canper
Kansas
District of Columbia
Penrose
Labor Committee
Mingo
West Virginia
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Eny
King
Utah
Payne Named Head of Central Red Cross Committee
John Barton Payne, former Secretary of the Interior, was appointed chairman of the central committee of the American Red Cross. He will take office October 15, succeeding Dr. Livingston Farrand who resigns. Payne will serve without salary and devote all his time to Red Cross work as announced by President Harding. Dr Farrand becomes president of Cornell University.
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John Barton Payne
Harding
The
Red Cross
Farrand
Cornell University
Farm groups oppose war reimport tariff
The American Farm Bureau Federation opposes a proposed 0 percent tax on U S war material reimports. It argues the tariff would block members from buying cheap agricultural equipment from importers and would shift large discounts to foreign farmers, noting existing contracts with Oklahoma Farmers Union and State Farm Bureau Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Oklahoma Farmers Union
State Farm Bureau Federation
International business court eyed by world commerce group
Paris officials report that an international business court may be proposed at the fall meeting of the council of the International Chamber of Commerce. The court would follow the model of the league created tribunal and focus on commercial disputes to cut litigation costs. A second item on the agenda seeks a solution to improve market value of German reparations bonds.
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Paris
International Court of Justice
Council of the International Chamber of Commerce
International Court
League of Nations
Econactic
England Clocks Back Ends Summer Time in England
London reports summer time in England ended last night as clocks were set back. The move was generally popular though some farmers opposed the change. No legal provision is in place to continue daylight saving next year and defense of the realm act rules lapse. A bill to extend the provisions failed.
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London
Get
England
Unemployment Hope Tied to Home Building Plan
Chicago expert Walter P. Howard says bank backed home building could cut unemployment and housing congestion, urging Congress to fund or bond finance. Hazleton Pa. inventor urges patent office reform to speed patents and boost industry. New York official praises Washington hosts spirit as city readies for a landmark conference and a calm, welcoming appearance.
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Walter P. Howard
Chicago
Lafayette
United States
Congress
Patent Office
J. Ad
Hazleton
Willard
Areh King
Sual
Washington
Oscar T. Ooeden
New York
Franklin Square
Ates
Spread of Revolt in India Claims Rebels Control Vast Territory
A statement by S N Ghose, national director of the American commission to promote self government in India, reports rebels control over more than 100,000 square miles. Dispatches note rising seriousness in Melictur, with claims of coercive pressure on Hindus. The Malabar area shows a Hindu Muslim balance, and the uprising began seven weeks ago, with British forces yet unable to crush it.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
War Finance Commission
Federal Reserve Board
National Bank of Commerce
India
S.N. Ghose
American Commission
Calicut
Melictur
Malabar
Mexicans Tax Americans Crossing Border Policy
El Paso Oct 3 Ismael Magana Mexican consul general said orders from Mexico would begin enforcing an eight dollar head tax on all Americans entering the country across the border. The tax would be refunded if the depositor reenters the United States within six months.
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Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Ismael Magana
City
United States
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