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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
The piece satirically notes German claims of sinking ships and U S spending on a shipping board. It mocks Roosevelt allies and argues Congress should form a joint war committee and stay in Washington to oversee the war effort rather than go home for summer.
Washington May 16 Special correspondence Representative George S Graham of Pennsylvania led a strong opposition against a drastic censorship bill aimed at silencing the press. He argued the people are sovereign and deserve to know about their war. His stance helped bury the measure under a wave of opposition votes.
Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana introduces a bill to grant American women who marry foreigners and reside in the United States the right to retain or resume their citizenship. The measure would be retroactive for current wives, allowing declaration to naturalization courts. It is referred to the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization for consideration.
Senator Asle J Gronna North Dakota cites a Missouri cannery forced to close Platt due to tin plate shortages The letter from a former state attorney general highlights the supply crisis Gronna backed an espionage bill amendment granting President power to order an embargo on tin plate exports The measure passed 55 to 11 with Gronna and colleagues supporting it
The piece argues Russia remains a thorn to the Allies as French and British offensives in France sustain the war effort. It warns without Russia's recovery Turkey may be carved anew and criticizes Congress for delays, urging Washington to act promptly.
The Senate debate on the spy bill shows bipartisan opposition as Democrats and Republicans denounce the measure as unnecessary and unjust. Editors are oddly blamed as German spies while the press faces pressure to suppress real news. The piece warns the administration against muzzling the press amid wartime incompetence.
Marquette Chronicle reports Kaiser described as the best informer in Europe faces upcoming inquiries. The piece notes he must uncover several unknowns before conclusions are drawn.
The piece notes the President must rely on Republican votes to move selective conscription from committee. It argues GOP loyalty should be rewarded with participation in planning and direction of war efforts, warning Democrats cannot rely on one sided cooperation and urging mutual confidence.
W. M. Acworth, England's leading railway authority, told the Newlands interstate commerce committee that higher freight rates are needed to cover rising operating costs and to fund necessary extensions. He urged abolishing conflicting regulations for a centralized system and warned government ownership under democracy risks political interference and inefficiency.
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