America as a steadying beacon for world freedom
A patriotic essay extols the United States as immune to European shell shock and a guiding, liberty loving force. It lauds Washington and Lincoln as eternal American exemplars, urges unshackled freedom of will, and argues America must direct its own policies to aid global recovery and freedom.
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Lloyd George
United States
Europe
America
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
American Republic
American
Mr Hoover Returns to Public Life after War Service
Herbert Hoover returns from Europe bearing honors but rejecting decorations, urging Europe’s recovery through normal trade and U S aid. He backs ratification of the League of Nations as close to its original form as possible, while senators push for concessions. The piece notes Hoover’s practical stance amid Wilson supporters and calls for compromise on the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
United States
League of Nations
Wilson
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Iron-Making Bacteria Test Reveals New Iron Deposition
A United States Geological Survey report by Prof. B C Harder shows iron-making bacteria actively deposit iron compounds in surface and deep mine waters. He notes these microbes can clog city water systems, suggesting future antitoxin research and pipe sanitation measures. The piece blends satire on plumbers and global politics with a critique of industrial and scientific progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Palmer
Department of Agriculture
B.C. Harder
Harder
Chamberlain Attacks Army Bill From Oregon
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, a Democrat, is openly opposing the administration army bill calling for a 500000 man standing army. He describes the measure as militarism run mad and warns it would shift power from Congress to the presidency via the chief of staff. He urges a cautious, balanced approach to permanent military policy with safeguards against autocracy and staff despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Deting
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Staf
Chamberlain
United States
Chawderlain
English War Leaders Paid More Than U S Commanders
The piece compares British war grants and pay to American commanders in the recent conflict. It notes Haig's $500,000 grant and over $130,000 annual pay, French at $190,000 yearly with $25,000 grant, Allenby $20,000 yearly plus $251,000 grant, Plumer, Rawlinson, Byng, Robertson, Birdwood and others receiving similar stipends. It argues the U S should award comparable sums to its top leaders, noting parliamentary generosity and urging a broader, non hereditary recognition. It also mentions Lord Chaplin and British animal anesthesia proposals and lore around aristocrats and sportsmen in England.
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Parliament of
Great Britain
England
Lord Haig
Lord French Wre
Ireland
Lord French
Lord Allenby
Jerusalem
Lord ‘Plumer
Allenby
Tias
Malta
Wwhitsh
Ptate
Henry Rawlinson
Julian Byng
Petra
William Robertson
William Birdwood
United States
Congress
Sitnes Red Cross Work by Women of the South
Women of the South produced nearly 100 million sweaters bandages and other Red Cross relief items in American Red Cross workrooms for soldiers sailors and refugees during the war. The Southwestern division led with Kansas as part of its scope. other divisions covered Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas producing 4 0 0 4 articles valued at 13 282 229. Total national production reached 875 174 825 articles valued at 98 194 559.
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South
American Red Cross
Nations
Kansas
Missouri
Arkz
Oklahoma
Texas
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Southern Corth Carolina
South Caroline
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Gulf
Alabama
Miselasippi
Louisiana
Government ownership urged to cut high cost of living
The Farmers National Council asserts government ownership of natural resources and key transport to lower living costs. George B Hampton, managing director, warns private control of railroads and shipping keeps freight rates high and harms both farm and city workers. He cites current plans before Congress as moving toward this policy.
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National Counci
George B Hampton
Hampton
Iebor
Congress
War Department honors not awarded to fallen WWI officers
A War Department list states that several officers and enlisted men of the expeditionary force were awarded distinguished service crosses but not presented due to death or return to the United States. Names include Capt Onslaw naite, Lieut Alexander L Nicol, Lieut Kirktwaid Robertson, and others from New Brighton Sparta Stgunton Attgirth Mile B Seay Seattle Vincent Nolan Seattle George Peterson Maxion Bugler Thomas Schkoda Coney Island Privates Pirinell Sebastopol Rosell Stockton Alfred Schiani Newark Fred Sexton Waterico Max Schoemaker Gray Hill Maurice Shonian Plymouth Clarence Sieber Tono Washington.
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War Department
United States
Onslaw
Naite
New Brighton
Alexander L. Nicol
Sparta
Wis
Kirktwaid ‘Robertson
Stgunton
Mon Peterson
Attgirth
Mile B. Seay
Columbia
Vincent A. Nolan
Seattle
George J. Peterson
Maxion
Thomas Schkoda
Coney Island
N. Y
Mike Pirinell
Sebastopol
Calif
FR. Rosell
Stockton
Alfred Schiani
Newark
N. J
Fred L. Sexton
Waterico
Towa
Max Schoemacher
Gray Hill
Tex
Maurice Shonian
Plymouth
Mass
Clarence Sieber
Tono
Wash
Franco German talks make progress on northern France repairs
A semiofficial bulletin reports negotiations on restoration work in northern France are advancing satisfactorily. An agreement on fundamental technical issues is reached. Inspections of damaged sections follow, then Germany will state which division handles the work. Indemnities are not discussed.
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Berlin
France
Germany
British mining makes advance in coal cutting machinery
Maychester Augiara August 25 By mail the Manchester Bolton districts embrace new coal mining tech. Trade authorities say United States coal trade dominance remains, while electrical and compressed air coal cutting machinery called iron men spreads widely. A large plant recently installed an elaborate power setup to support the innovation.
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Maychester
Augiara
United States
Manchester
Bolton
Deceived Germans Say They Were Misled About Land Grants
Buenos Aires reports Germans arriving in Argentina claim they were lured from homes in Germany with promises of land grants and support from the Argentine Bank. They joined the German Society for Agricultural Delontion of Argentina after paying 50 marka, with brochures bought in Hamburg claiming easy credit for machinery and livestock.
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Buenos Aires
Amimigesnin
Gebinehy
Argentina
Hamburg
War kills German novel, Swiss writer seeks work
Geneva August 20 Swiss novelist J C Heer of Zurich declares the war has killed the German novel and leaves himself virtually ruined He asks Swiss men for employment in writing political and literary articles or any editorial work to support himself.
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Geneva
J. C. Heer
Zurich
Menapabera
Trains to Principal Cities Timetable From Washington
The Washington Post prints a three day condensed timetable of trains from Washington to major cities. It lists departures to Chicago with connections, and repeats many trains by city, with varying daily times, including electric trains from 14th Street. Changes occur day to day as schedules update.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Railroad Administration
Atlanta
Baltimore
PR. KR
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Boston
ER. R
P. BR. R
Cincinnati
PR. R
Cleveland
Columbus
P. R. FR
Detroit
Treatment of Soldiers Demand Liberal Discharge and Support
The editorial calls for generous government aid for returning soldiers, urging access to public land on favorable terms for those settling on farms and prompt work opportunities. It stresses liberal discharge terms for disabled or ill veterans, no harsh conditions, and simple, frugal living arrangements suited to each health need. Mother. Washington Sept. 13.
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Easley
China strong says Reinach as China stays firm
Dr Paul Reinach, US Minister to China, resigns and leaves Sept 15. He praises China’s strong economic base and argues public opinion will support democracy as reconstruction proceeds. He notes difficulties from recent political turmoil but sees favorable long term financial strength and a reorganized system. He adds the Tunging question dominates China’s foreign relations amid postwar ties.
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Peking
Hriday
Ching
Bhantung
China
President's Western trip viewed through varied public angles
Washington hotel chatter surveys reactions to the Presidents Western journey. Independent thinkers seek clarity on the league of nations while partisans assess political gain. Most agree the outcome is unlikely to alter the Senate vote or ratify the treaty without reservations.
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H. J. Chillton
St. Louis
Washington
Witis
League of Nations
Senate
Germany
West
More Roads to Be Built This Winter Said to Aid Nation
A Western motor expert comments that summer fires and road conditions reveal widespread demand for better highways. He argues national cooperation on roads will promote countless miles of improved routes, reducing detours and spurring federal and local bond issues. The piece notes many counties will announce road bonds and that public awareness is growing across municipalities.
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Thomas Hunter
Helenia
Raleigh
United
Philadelphia Mayoral Nomination Fight Sparks Reform Battle
Benjamin K. Focht reports Philadelphia politics roars as Republican mayoral nomination fronts a reform clash led by J. Hampton Moore and backed by Senator Penrose against John M. Patterson and the Ware interests. Voters fear bad government if Moore loses, praising Penrose’s drive to liberate the city from contractor influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reform Forces
Penrose
Wasehine
Benjamin K. Focht
Congress
Pennsylvania
Willard
Moore
Commonwealth
Swiss Ready to Resume Tourist Travel
Swiss government plans to facilitate tourism as soon as possible and the State Department announced it would issue passports after September 15 to enable resumed travel by visitors.
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State Department
Ing
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New World
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Edoward VI
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Florence Leveson- Gower
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Farmers’ National Council
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