22 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
1
San Antonio reports Major General Frederick Funston died suddenly after dinner and collapse at a hotel. Plans for the National Guard’s return remain on schedule as General Pershing and acting chief oversee the Southern Department. Funston, 51, had led the largest army in a single department since the Civil War.
Former Rough Rider and diplomat Ambassador Fletcher travels back to Mexico to handle issues affecting the United States. He has served in Havana Pekin and Chile and is noted as a qualified representative in the troubled country.
Emporia Kansas Feb 20 The mother of the late Major General Funston is bedridden at her daughter’s home in Emporia and the shock of his death has aggravated her condition. Mrs Funston’s home is at Iola Kansas and she cannot receive visitors today though sympathy pours in from many places.
Washington mourns Major General Frederick Funston who died in San Antonio. President Wilson and officials promise full military honors at his Presidio burial in San Francisco. General Pershing assumes command of the Southern Department interim as War Department names a permanent successor.
Kansas City reports on Major General Punston's adventurous life as described by his father Edward with continuation promised on page exterior.
In his Life and Times of Washington John Frederick Schroeder depicts George Washington as the nation’s ideal founder. The introduction praises his valor and wisdom and urges Americans to cherish his character and principles for posterity. The two volume biography, completed in 1856 and authorized by Congress, frames Washington as first in war first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
Washington reports President Wilson will ask Congress before March 4 for expanded authority to protect American seamen and ships from the German submarine threat. Officials say he plans to speak late this week or early next week and has decided the message before adjournment should seek a broad resolution authorizing the additional powers.
Advice urges action within ability, warns against speaking ill of the absent, honors parents, treats God reverently, pursues wholesome recreation, and to nurture the small celestial spark of conscience in the heart.
Washington reports that print paper manufacturers agreed to let the Federal Trade Commission set a fair price scale after President Wilson threatened a special Congress session to pass remedial legislation. Secretary McAdoo told a leading producer that newspapers could face action if prices stayed high, while a New York grand jury prepared indictments. The administration also plans steps with the forest service to prevent future paper shortages.
Hundreds of hungry women from New York tenements stormed City Hall demanding relief as prices for potatoes and onions surged. Leader Ida Harris of the Mothers Vigilant League pressed Mayor Mitchel for aid while police restored order. Officials called for nationwide food supply action to curb costs fueling the unrest.
A conference was held Saturday afternoon here between J W Woodard of Warren representing the Corry and Columbus line and D L Davis of the Panama Traction Company. They discussed acquiring the local line by Davis interests and connecting a line from Ashville New York to Cohuming with plans for a large interurban network.
Senator Will J. Stone, a leading member of the Foreign Relations Committee, is described as pivotal as the United States faces heightened stress and the possibility of war. The piece portrays him as a key figure guiding government policy during this juncture.
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