France's postwar rise foretold in a bold European vision
The article argues that despite a shredded peace treaty and wartime scars, time and nature will restore Europe. It lauds France's potential dominance in Europe if treaties endure, warns against militarism, and highlights France's economic revival, colonial wealth, and modernization in steel, shipbuilding, and commerce. It foresees a strong French counterweight to Germany and calls for prudent leadership and restraint.
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League of Nations
Africa
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Adriatic
Great Britain
Syria
Levautey
Gouraud
Mangin
Budget Legislation Moves Toward Businesslike Government
A Hoowee select committee reports a budget bill to create a budget bureau and a single House appropriation committee. The measure aims to phase government finances onto a business basis, though many lawmakers resist surrendering power over appropriations. A Senate inquiry continues, seeking a practical path forward while the bill is not the final word.
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Boch
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No Pilatery Tactics In Senate Treaty Debate
The article discusses claims of a planned filibuster delaying a treaty vote, with Senator Lodge denying any time-killing tactics. It notes hearings were brief and the treaty was reported without full witness input, while Underwood urges adherence to Senate wishes on timing. It argues no filibuster evidence exists and calls for open, full consideration by all factions.
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League of Nations
Underwood
Alabama
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Washington
Johnson
Wage clash over minors in DC as merchants urge change
The District of Columbia wage board faces a major dispute as the Merchants and Manufacturers Association appeals a ruling granting minors under 18 a weekly minimum of 16.50 after a year in mercantile work. Labor groups urged maintaining the higher minimum, while merchants argue lower pay would serve juveniles and the public, prompting a debate on education, wage fairness, and industrial relations.
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District of Columbia
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Feust
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Proceedings of Congress and committees in brief cover speeches on the league of nations with reservations, critiques of propaganda, and calls for peace measures. Senators Walsh Nelson Borah Gronna lodge on tariffs and naval news, plus bills on prohibition, Canada reciprocity repeal, and federal training delays. Committee actions include vignettes on salaries for Washington police and Center Market governance moves.
Trade balance shows growing imports and exports in August
August totals show US imports at 388.13 million and exports at 646.26 million. Eight month imports rose to 2.2618 billion while exports reached 5.3747 billion, yielding a trade deficit near 2.6 billion. Exports to Austria Hungary and Germany totaled 22.74 million and 22.92 million respectively with Germany’s August exports at 11.67 million. UK exports rose from 165.42 million to 244.34 million in August year over year.
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Germany
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Ararat Premier Arrives for US Aid Mission
Premier Khatchamouni of Ararat travels to the United States to seek support for the new government against Turks and Tartars. He will meet with the Senate foreign relations committee and State Department officials in Washington. In Alabama Montgomery dated Oct 9 a certificate of election for L. B. Rainey of Gadsden to represent the Seventh Alabama district was issued by Secretary Cobb and his commission signed.
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Republic of
Ararat
United States
Senate
State Department
Montgomery
Ala
L. B. Rainey
Gadsden
Alabama
William Cobb
Condensed Time Tables for Trains to Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed one page timetable of trains from Washington to major cities nationwide. The list shows departure times for cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and others with multiple daily departures and connections in Chicago for western destinations. Changes occur day to day per railroads.
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War Heads Finding Men Jobs
The War Department states no veteran will be considered de mobiliized until a job is found, as the U S employment service shuts due to lack of funds. About 2 500 veteran bureaus will continue operations to reemploy service members. Maj Gen Haan notes more veterans will seek work this summer and welfare agencies may withdraw support. The American Legion aids bureaus and public works in employment efforts.
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Baker
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Navy radio aids commerce in Chicago event
The United States navy radio communication service for American commerce received formal acceptance in Chicago. Representatives included the Chicago Association of Commerce and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association with many foreign consuls present. A Chinese agent message urged readiness as America expands radio facilities under Navy control. A note was sent to Secretary of the Navy Daniels and to Lieut B W Maynard, though reception is unclear. B A McCord chaired the arrangements committee.
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Special House Panel to Act Today on Berger Seating
Chairman Dallinger said the special House committee would act today on seating Victor Berger, the Socialist Milwaukee representative. A minority favored postponing the final decision after the circuit court of appeals ruled on Berger’s appeal from his prison sentence for violating the espionage act.
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House Committee
Dallinger
Circuit Court of Appeals
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Zeppelin Line For Sweden Opens Airship Service
Stockholm reports a new Zeppelin airship link to Aere and Berlin opened by the German Aircraft Company. The Bodenase departed Her sin at 9 a.m. and arrived here at 12:30 p.m. The firm promises four daily trips with a fare of 488 kroner per passenger. Twenty five passengers boarded.
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Washington chatter on European ratifications and Wilson gifts
Discussion in Washington on the Paris peace pact and ratification by Great Britain France and Italy. Uproar over gifts to President Wilson cited by Augus t J Cook of Chicago as courtesy amid partisan remarks. Senate scrutiny and reactions labeled a petty tempest, with support for formal celebrations when ratification occurs.
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Freight Car Shortage Binds Kansas Industry
Wichita speaker blames government controlled railroads for stagnant business as freight cars remain scarce across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. He cites slow car movements, bribes to yard crews, halted road work, and widespread industry disruption amid political talk and GOP possibilities. A Washington visitor recounts reuniting with distant relatives after placing a personal ad in The Washington Post.
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Railroad chief cites storage squeeze delaying wheat movement
Director general Hines said the wheat crop delay stems from inadequate storage capacity at central markets, not a shortage of freight cars. The railroad administration in cooperation with the federal grain corporation will intensify efforts to boost capacity and speed shipments.
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Federal Grain Corporation
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