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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
9
A stark opinion piece argues Germany faces swift catastrophe as military and political leaders lose control. It questions who truly governs the empire, warns of abdication calls, and predicts democracy or anarchy after autocracy falls, with Allied powers already aware of Germany's crisis.
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, urges Americans to keep to war footing and suppress peace talk to sustain mobilization. He argues that peace propaganda undermines production, and insists labor must be diverted to essential war industries while nonessential lines sacrifice. He calls for minimal government interference and maintaining normal business conditions as troops near victory.
The piece argues for a permanent peace backed by a world league and a strong U.S. navy. It endorses expanding naval capacity to deter aggression, likening the United States to a policeman enforcing international covenants. It cites Wilsons plan and Monroe doctrine as foundations for American leadership in world affairs.
Secretary of War Baker informs the President that there are now in France or en route 2,008,931 American soldiers, a proud milestone. The President calls it a fine testimonial to national efficiency and fighting will, with 13,000,000 more enrolled for service and expectations of victory on terms set by the United States. The piece notes German claims of liberty and wartime diplomacy.
The Supreme Court was asked yesterday to review hundreds of claims arising from the Eastland disaster when the steamer Hastland Master, capsized in the Chicago River three years ago, killing 12 persons. The appeal stems from Federal court decrees that Great Lakes Towing Company, which raised the vessel, held a preferred claim of 34,500 against 46,000 from the steamer sale.
Historical profile of Evelyn Boscawen rising to Viscount Falmouth after his father’s death. Notes his army career with the Coldstream Guards, racing prominence at Mereworth, and the family seat at Tregothnan Cornwall. Mentions Admiral Boscawen and the famed gun-trophy fronting his London house.
At noon the House met, adjourned briefly, and returned for a busy session on army deficiency funds, war measures, and executive actions. The Senate confirmed the Italian draft treaty and Albert Strauss for the Federal Reserve Board while approving nominations and commissioning officers in the judge advocate office. House actions included penalties for interfering with telegraph and telephone property, a study of Kentucky manpower polls, and a plan to fund power capacity via the War Finance Corporation. A substitute tax plan favored inheritances over ten thousand and a reduced alcohol tax for non beverage uses was adopted by the finance committee.
The War Industries Board forms a war prison labor and national waste reclamation section led by Hugh Frayne to collect and dispose of waste, prioritizing paper, cotton and woolen rags, steel, copper, brass, zinc, rubber, tin, leather, lead, and tinfoil. The move aims to create a nationwide salvage system to aid the paper and pulp sector and address critical shortages.
Secretary Daniels commends Wayne Js Kauffman seaman of Whitten Iowa for losing his life nursing at a naval training camp in Detroit after contracting influenza. He places Kauffman on the roster of national heroes and notes his selfless sacrifice. Daniels also praises James E Kelleher of Kansas City for risking his life to try to save a comrade from drowning.
Secretary Daniels urged Michigan voters to support Henry Ford for the U S Senate. He praised Ford plant Eagle boats as key naval weapons second only to destroyers. He predicted the government would have 100 or more of these craft in operation by next summer.
Eling Albert of Belgium cables United States Food Administrator Hoover, who chairs the relief commission in Belgium, thanking him for aid over four years. Dated October 22, the message says the Belgian nation was saved from starvation and expresses gratitude from Albert and his patriots.
The Washington Post lists intercity departures to major cities with daily variations. Times for Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and others are shown from early morning to late evening with multiple daily trains and some notes on service changes.
Army orders list officers proceeding to various posts including Fort Sill Plattsburgh Camp Mills and Mineola and note honor able discharges for Lieut M Parrish and Col Quinby. Also cover resignations extensions of leave and board appointments to assess officer capacity at Camp Jackson and other sites.
The U S Civil Service Commission says due to the influenza epidemic it will first certify eligibles for Washington based posts. Examinations for minor clerks will be held in Washington over four days. Women applicants are urged. War Department offers 80 positions for women with two years of high school or equivalent, 160 with high school or equivalent, and 58 with college. Initial salary is 900 a year, with potential promotion to 1000 upon further exams and qualification.
Washington Democrats, led by former Senator George Turner, claim good odds to win three seats in the state as Republicans concede possible gains elsewhere. Turner cites victories in districts now held by Albert Johnson and Seattle, while urging support for pro President policies and a strong peace stance.
The four leading railroad brotherhoods renew requests for time and a half overtime pay for engineers firemen conductors and trainmen. Owners men also ask for holiday and Sunday work credit. The wage board will study the appeal and advise Director General McAdoo. Railway firemen seek a special pay scale potentially boosting earnings 26 to 40 percent in addition to overtime.
The Shipping Board canceled contracts for 50 wooden barges and 50 composite tugs built for the New England coal trade. Chairman Hurley said the vessels would not be needed as some 3,500 ton wooden ships can be adapted. About 100 wooden ships now under construction will be redesigned for Mexico U S air service, freeing steel tankers for overseas fuel oil supply.
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