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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1919

Page

11

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A partial Washington Post OCR fragment references a street name and a Sunday publication line, with limited readable context. The text lacks clear events, people, or concrete details to summarize a distinct news item.

Wilson's Coal Strike Rallying Cry Calls Nation to Stand

President Wilson issues a public appeal from bed urging miners to withdraw strikes while promising to enforce the law and protect national interests. He cites the Lever Act and possible federal action to ensure coal production, urging Congress to empower the government and urging unity among workers and citizens.

Wilson United States Congress Senate House Woodrow Wilson

Home Industry Shows Tiny Glow Amid Prohibition Fears

A wary note runs through Camden New Jersey where homemade beverages spark concern after a suspected moonshine incident. Reports describe a fragile home brew industry pressed by enforcement, with two women allegedly consuming a bottle and prompting legal sensationalism.

Camden Diel Ag

Fashion Reform and the Papal Call to Arms Against Indecent Dress

The piece argues sumptuary laws fail, praises Benedict XV for urging a Catholic women’s league to curb fashion indecency, notes designer corruption and social pressure, and suggests reform could come from within. It cites historical figures and lauds simple, graceful dress as a model, while highlighting girl scouts’ stance against paint and extravagance.

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The Berger Case Examined By Special House Committee

A special committee voted to deny Victor Berger a House seat and to hold a new election. Berger’s espionage act conviction complicates eligibility, while Rep. Rodenberg urges delaying action until courts decide. The report asserts Berger unfit, citing his words and stance, and calls for a final disposition before adjournment.

Victor Berger House of Representatives Joseph R. Carney Berger Rodenberg

Neutral nations gain wealth during the great war

Neutral powers such as Spain Helland Denmark Norway and Sweden prospered during the four years of the war by staying out of combat. Denmark gains Schleswig Holstein and sympathy to regain Kiel Canal while Norway receives Spitzbergen rights. Spitzbergen’s status is clarified by the peace conference and American miners helped develop coal deposits amid shifting colonial claims.

Spain Helland Denmark Norway Swedes Waying Aloor Europe Lentwark Arava Schleswig Duchy of Holtein Kiel Canal Germany Haakon Spitzbergen Whittaker Almenack England Great Britain Paris Archipelago United States Arctic Coal Company Frederick Ayer Massachusetts James M. Longyear Michigan James I Sir Hugh Willoughby Hugh Barents Spitabergen Henry Hudson Great London Corporation Russian Company Solebeteki White Sea Eiderdown Christiania

Congress Faces Delayed Adjournment Amid Heavy Agenda

Both houses convene with slim adjournment chances before November 10 as treaty delays loom. Senate and House plan quick action on passports, postal pay, and fiscal measures while advancing railroad, military, and antiradical investigations. Joint sessions and committee reports target Pershing review, wheat, sugar relief, and the Esch bill, with King Albert visit as a brief halt.

Congress Gay Senate Albert Belgium Congress Unis Merchant Marine House Interatve Comradres House Gen. Pershing Watson Federal Jade Commission Senate Agriculture Committee

Radical socialist party forms strongest French coalition

Pariy Oct 26 The radical socialist party the strongest in France the democratic alliance and other groups have formed a coalition for the November elections. The pact calls for state and school secu ration, liberty for labor unions, anti bolshevism, and national reconstruction measures including indemnification for war victims and expanded education and military service reform. Some departments including Seine and Paris will run combined lists, but not nationwide. The outcome remains uncertain under a new election law.

Pariy Associated Press Radical Socialist Party France Allance Republican Socialists Republican Committee of Commerce and Industry Socialist Party Regalata Seine Paris

Poles Face Hardship Amid Aid Delays in Letter from White

James C. White head of the Polish information service in the United States reports from Poland dated September 25 that without additional material support the Polish lines will fail and that allies must provide boots and shoes to bolster troops. He notes ongoing Polish policing of many areas and describes a vast front from Dwinsk to Lusk facing Denikine’s forces, stressing the need for 500000 heavy overshoes and 100000 pairs of shoes monthly. He praises American aid but warns of mental strain and ongoing suffering as Poland remains a key barrier to Bolshevism.

James C. White Polish Information Service United States Poland Warsaw Dwinsk Dwina River Minsk Lusk Ioeuch Denikine Kiel America Wonicza

Soldiers Appreciate Insurance in Peace Time

A flood of applications at recruiting stations shows government insurance is valued by new army and navy recruits. Reports from Chicago and other stations indicate 12 percent of recruits requested new term coverage, with total applications reaching 44,004 and a value of 271,195,000.

Army Navy Chicoto Crati

Trains to Principal Cities Time Table

The Washington Post prints a condensed time table for Washington trains to major cities such as Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Louisville, Memphis, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and St. Louis. It lists multiple daily departures and connections among railroads including PRR, B&O, L&N, S.A., and C&O with varying times.

Washington Post Washington Chicago Gil Pointe Weer Changis Railroad Administration Atlanta Cincinnati Pom CO Arindipm Louvisville Memphis S. A New Orleans New York P. R R Philadelphia Apr. WI CB & O Pittsburgh Ga. m CPR Richmond ST. Louis

Dutch Press Attacks Van Hamel Extradition View

The Hague October 26 A P report notes broad Dutch criticism of Prof J A van Hamel’s article in New Amsterdamer advocating surrender of the former German emperor for trial. The piece urges viewing extradition beyond pure law to a new jurisprudence era, opposing formal obstacles.

van Hamel the Hague Associated Preas New Amsterdamer J. A. van Hamel James Eric Drummond League of Nations Secretariat League Count Hohenzollern

Wilson Given Gold Medal for Prison Reform Efforts

New York Oct 26 The National Commission on Prisons and Prison Labor awarded gold medals for distinguished service to President Wilson Samuel Gompers William M W Rap pard and Thomas Mott Osborne The medal honors wage principles in federal prisons and international prison labor efforts Osborne introduced self government in prisons Gompers lobbied for prison labor as an international issue and others involved include Adolph Lewinsohn and the International Red Cross leader Tanpara.

Prison Commission Gompers Rappard Osborne New York Wilson Samuel Gompers William MW. Rappard Thomas Moat National Commission On Prisons and Prison Labor Adolph Lewigohn American Prison Association Ttanpara International Red Cross Switzerland Gormpera Thomas Mott Osborne Sing Sing Naval Portsmouth Jiriaens

Germany's Debt Mounts as War Costs Loom

Berlin reports in a national council session that Germany's debt stands at 172 billion marks and is projected to reach 204 billion by April 1, 1929 after budget credits. Prewar debt is cited as 5 trillion marks, with the government noting winding up the war would be as costly as the four years of conflict.

Berlin Associated Press Germany South America Joseph B. Wootton Buenos Aires Willard Philadelphia Brazil Argentina United States Ohio Harding Marshall Perk Columbus Workington Ohio Republican State Central Committee Advisory Committee Friends of Repubican Bak Senate Vendtor Anna Strenger Thorne Lowe Beppo Fc

Paris Praises Americans Work At Memorial Reception

Paris officials welcomed representatives of the American Lafayette memorial funding and the American committee for relief in France at a ceremonial hall on a late Saturday. The prefect of the department urged unity in aiding France as observers noted the strong cooperation between nations.

Paris Havas Lafiyeti Reefoim France Saurday Egg Hall

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Washington Hotel Gossip Reveals Democratic Tensions

The Washington rumor mill mixes party insiders and foreign policy notes. Prominent figures such as Cox and Clark are debated as possible candidates while European views on the Kaiser era prompt calls for accountability. A Buenos Aires observer discusses South American potential and US trade prospects.

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