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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
11
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The article argues that US mineral resources coal iron lead copper zinc tin silver and gold dominate national business and mining profits soar. With war demand driving a boom, European purchases may ease later yet war destruction consumes metals now and the postwar need will boost prices and activity for years, rewarding capital invested in mining.
The fortification bill proposes a four year program to modernize coast defenses with about 100 million dollars. It authorizes 1 inch rifled guns to guard New York Philadelphia Boston San Francisco and other cities, and 12 inch rifles with a range over 30 000 yards. It also plans 75 000 to buy rights to Hammond radiodynamic torpedo control, pending a joint army navy board report.
The text argues that steps to purchase the device reflect a more enlightened government policy. It notes European nations bought U S inventions during wars, risking future use against the United States, and urges acquisition of the Hammond device for exclusive U S use.
The Senate narrowly preserves a section of the army bill authorizing a volunteer force with up to an average 600 officers and men per congressional district. It could yield 221,000 trained volunteers, paid during training, under presidential discretion for enlistment terms. Opposition stems from national guard leaders and fiscal interests, but supporters push for readiness and unified national defense.
The piece argues Congress should welcome informed input from lobbyists while resisting nuisance lobbying. It notes a $100000 fund by a fruit importers group aimed at steering lemon legislation and credits Democratic support for free lemons with enabling private interests. It calls members honest but vigilant against time-wasters.
A discussion cites Senator Aldrich on wages and production costs. It explains lumber manufacture splits costs between wages and overhead, with loggers and machinery workers receiving their shares before orders. Capital earnings are described as only dividends, which are noted as not yet received.
The sample argues labor profits rise while investor dividends fall. From 1900 to 1914 railroad labor's share grew from 39 to over 45 percent per dollar, while total capital earnings dropped by more than half. Owner returns declined, wages rose, suggesting labor benefits from prosperity.
The European war boosted wool prices by absorbing free wool buying and driving demand for dyes. After a period of slaughter shipments and tariff effects, wool growers anticipate higher prices as world demand remains strong. Shearing spreads from West Idaho to Arizona, with weather delaying Utah and Nevada. Buyers and sellers await resumed activity, while dye stuff shortages linger and tariff views affect policy.
An editorial tone recalls historic Arizona campaigns against Geronimo as Apache scouts reinforce the chase after Villa. It contrasts Civil War like mobilization with modern peace, mocks politicians, and muses on readiness, sportsmanship, and force in national defense through sharp, satirical observations.
Brief profile of Lady Colebrooke arriving from England to stay with friends in New York. She is a renowned sister of Gen Sir Arthur Paget, connected to the Whitney circle, skilled as sculptor and carpenter, and active in munition work and carpentry schools on her Scottish estates. Details on lineage, royal favor, and the British court’s approval follow.
A Philadelphia North American item describes a roller bird performing aerial tricks to impress a mate. The bird climbs high singing and tumbles, ending with a glide to the branch where its partner sits, likening the stunt to a circus act.
From Puck, a recruiting officer speaks of dangers faced by soldiers and sailors. The narrator recalls near misses and adventures, including boats exploding and an airplane falling, during a chaotic social season.
Senate resumed debate on the army reorganization measure while the appropriations committee reported a legislative, executive and judicial bill totaling 36 904 794 dollars an increase of about 587 000 over the House version. Sessions recessed with daily business and hearings planned on War Secretary Baker and the Philippine independence DET.
A Chicago Herald item reports a full grown fox found resting in a porch swing at C A Werner's house in Duarte California. After spectators gathered the fox vanished under the house then returned to the swing, settled on the cushion, and finished the nap with an almost human air before heading toward the mountains.
A collage from the Philadelphia Record and Baltimore Sun reflects spring's mood. A humorous tale about a hungry traveler in an English restaurant prompts a wordplay exchange ending with eggs. The poem celebrates happiness, renewal, and an ready smile as spring beckons.
A brisk portrait of Louis Untermeyer as a curious, epigram loving figure. He hops between art and stage and wordplay, chasing first editions and fresh phrases. His nonchalance shields a sharp eye for novelty, while the world’s shocks pass as literary cues.
Lodi dispatch reports Al B. Barnes and his executive staff honored at a Moquelumnes Club dinner. A pet mountain lion, described as gentle, was brought into the clubrooms and interacted with members who also enjoyed a Scottish bagpipe orchestra. The event featured Highland dances and playful entertainment, reflecting a lively evening.
The Kansas City detective department has outdone itself with unusual arrests. Edward Kruser and 8. D Harrison nabbed a sleeping youth at a Twelfth street pool hall after a hotel key protruded from his pocket. The key belonged to room 210 at the Cordova hotel, linked to a past bad check and unpaid bill. The prisoner admitted his identity and was taken to police headquarters.
From Answers London the piece notes how sixteenth century war with Spain added words like embargo contraband freebooter furlough cashier leagues drill onslaught sconce and domineer to English. It traces borrowings via campaigns in the Low Countries and Boer War influence on other terms such as die hard and free lance.
Two carloads of bees from Utah arrive for orange groves ahead of an early orange bloom. Apiary company plans distribution of stands and expects a ready high market for orange honey, regardless of ordinary honey prices.
From Lake Manetonka comes a strange vigil tale of Tony the fox terrier who guarded Joe Jenkins after his death for two days. Deputy Montour shot Tony when luring failed, ending the dog's faithful vigil before Joe's funeral could proceed.
In a capital hotel lobby scene, visitors from across the nation mingle amid bright expectations of Easter travel. Ed ward L. Doheny explains refining strides to boost gasoline yield from crude oil while industry presses costly Irvine process trials in New Orleans.
J A Markward of San Francisco returning from Europe describes German resentment toward Americans and British seizure of mail from neutral ports. He cites U S neutrality voyages from New York to Rotterdam aboard a Holland-America Line ship, British officers boarding at Falmouth to seize registered mail, and Swedish protests over German parcels held in Stockholm warehouses—more than 260,000 mail packages awaiting war's end.
Howard Vanneas of Centerville Iowa reports his hen Clarice laid two eggs daily for fourteen days, totaling 28 eggs. A Chicago Herald account notes the marvel amid a dress rehearsal for a new musical comedy, where the manager claims the scene cost $10,000 to stage.
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