Washington Post Subscription Terms 1918
The notice lists carrier and mail subscription rates for The Washington Post in 1918, including daily and Sunday options, payment in advance, and foreign advertising offices. It instructs subscribers to update addresses, keep current, and ensure delivery when traveling, with expiration dates on the address label.
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Postofice
Washington
D. C
Paul Block
Fifth Avenue
New York
Chicago
Little Building
Boston
Kresge
Detroit
Post
Washington Post Company
Delay That Favors Germany Warns Allies in Russia
The piece argues delay benefits Germany as summer ends, urging rapid allied aid to Czecho-Slovaks and Russians to hold strategic rail points and the Transsiberian line. It warns Germany could dominate Russia if key junctions fall, stressing temporary, prompt cooperation and a strong Russian army to expel Germans.
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Russia
Germany
Transsiberian
Hindenburg
Urals
Western Front
Ferdinand the Timorous and Bulgarian War Turmoil
A skeptical look at rumors of Ferdinand of Bulgaria seeking peace with the Allies. The piece argues Bulgaria hinges on Germany, with German military control evident in Bulgaria and Ferdinand’s reluctance to risk his estates. It notes internal fear, past cowardice, and possible absence from home as threats to stability amid expanding German influence and regional tensions. It also touches on Russia’s neutrality, the German press, and upcoming ship launches as global wartime signals.
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Ferdinand
Bulzuria
Balsaria Midt
Germany
Sary
Turkey
Coelateec
Tulgaria
Dobrudja
Vienna
Bulgaria
Bungary
Bulgarian Ministry of War
General Staff
Earnings of United States Steel in War Prosperity
United States Steel Corporation reports a quarter end May 30 earnings of 152,873,641, the highest on record, with $19,017,375 surplus after taxes and dividends. The board announces a 10 percent wage cut for day laborers from August 1 and broader wage adjustments. The piece notes high profits under government price controls, huge federal tax provisions, and the impact on payrolls and broader industry dynamics.
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United States Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel
Steel Corporation
U Boats Mastered to Submarine Threat Diminish
Sir Eric Geddes tells the British Commons that U boat activity has fallen and Allied ship production risen. Over the past year net tonnage gained far exceeds sinkings, with destroyers depth charges and output boosting ship launches. The submarine menace is receding as war-era submarines become out of date.
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Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Sir Eric
Bodh Run
Survey of Southern Ports by Shipping Board Commission
A preliminary survey of Wilmington North Carolina Charleston South Carolina Savannah Georgia Brunswick Georgia and Jacksonville Florida has been completed by representatives of the port and harbor facilities commission of the shipping board. The survey aims to gather information on port and harbor facilities and will be followed by a full commission inspection headed by Edward F. Curry.
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Wilmington
N. C
Charleston, & C
Savannah aNa
Brunswick, Ge
Jacksonville
Pla
Port and Harbor Facilities Commission
The
Shipping Board
Ail
Edward F. Curry
Four New Flying Fields Named Near Hazelhurst Field
Four fields in the vicinity of Hazelhurst field Minéola Long Island under Maj C K Reinhart command have been named Lutbery Miteke-Damm and Erinhley fields.
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Hazelhurst Field
Minéola
Long Island
Maj. c. KK. Reinhart
Lutbéry, Miteke-Damm
Erihnley Felds
King Louis Visits Emperor Karl Amid Strained Bavarian Austrian Ties
The Bavarian King Louis and Queen paid a weeklong visit to Emperor Karl and Empress Zita in Vienna, a move seen as tense amid Austro German court friction. Berlin learned of the trip only from Viennese papers, while Louis asserted his equality with the Kaiser and warned against dictation. The report also notes further Central Asia disturbances linked to Von Hentig and colleagues, plus the death of Mme Henriette Ponson du Terrail at 90 in Provence, and a gossip about Ponson du Terrail’s “common grave” portrait box mischief ruled by his sister.
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Munich
Herith
Bavaria
Austria
Vienna
Berlin
Laxenburg
Charles
Zita
Hohenzolern
William
Louis
Central Asia
Col. von Henitz
Afghanistan
Col
von Hentig
United States
China
Diking
France
Constantinople
Bagdad
Persia
Pamir
von Hentigard
Wailja
Delhi
Paris
London
Driblets
Kaiser
Maj. Dinkelman
Legation
Peking
Hunan Nager
Himalayas
India
Mme
Henriette Ponson du Terrail
Provence
Ponson du Terrail
Marquise DE Fontenoe
PRIORITY IN CROCKERY ADDRESSED BY WAR BOARD
Representatives of the crockery industry urged the War Industries Board on fuel and material priorities amid labor shortages. The sector employs about 26,000 workers, ships 800 cars daily, and consumes 800,000 tons of coal and 1 percent of natural gas yearly. Domestic clay is gritty so imports rise from England and Georgia Florida. cleaner clay is needed. No action was taken.
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War Industries Board
Georgia
Florida
Seaboard
Ohio
Indiana
Army to wear United States on all uniforms
The War Department under Secretary Baker announced consolidating the army under a single designation. All forces will be the army of the United States with numerical unit labels. Expeditionary forces in France Italy and the Far East may remain as exceptions.
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War Department
Baker
National Army
Army of the
United States
General Staff
France
Italy
Far East
U.S
U. S
Predicts New Sugar Rise For US Prices Next Year
New York reports that price fixing for Cuban sugar in the coming year will be decided at a Washington conference of American and Cuban interests. George M Relph chair of the international sugar committee says the Cuban mission and International Sugar Company differ, so the matter is referred to both governments. He notes Cuban costs for 1919 would raise U S sugar prices by a full cent per pound under the current contract.
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New York
United States
Washington
George M. Relph
International Sugar Committee
Relph
International Sugar Company
Cuba
Stocks of cereals abundant for allies' larder
The Department of Agriculture survey reports commercial wheat stocks on July 1 by 7,989 firms totaling 9,287,059 bushels, not including farm stocks or total national stocks. Corn, oats, barley, and rye show substantial year over year increases, with flour stocks also higher across white, graham, barley, rye, and corn flours.
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Department of Agriculture
Plans for reconstruction of disabled soldiers outlined
Surgeon General Gorgas unveiled full plans for rehabilitating injured servicemen approved by the general staff. Fully fit men will receive training to regain duty, those limited to secondary roles become instructors or perform hospital, clerical tasks. Unfit soldiers await complete recovery before discharge.
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Gorgas
General Staff
May Seize Yellow Pine in War Industries Plan
Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board warns that government needs must be met to avoid curbs on yellow pine supply for shipbuilding. Officials note Southern pine interests have delayed shipments of heavy timbers, while John H. Kirby of Houston is named lumber administrator for the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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South
Baruch
War Industries Board
Eimérgéncy
Southern
Yellow Piné
Shipping Board
Jonh H. Kirby
Houston, Tex
Helier Lumber
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Ehétee
Pfbauction
Atordks
Nadie Bet
Army Orders Officers to Proceed on Recruitment Duties
Army orders list officers assigned to various posts including Maj L W Stotesbury Capt W E Smith Capt L N Udell First Lieut EB Shepherd Maj L W Mcintosh Wilbur Wright Neild Capt E P Bradley and First Lieut E R B Ogden with First Lieut G Garland limited to two San Diego recruitment visits before returning to Los Angeles. Five day leave of absence granted to First Lieut H S Spencer.
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L. W. Stotesbury
Governors Island
W. E. Smith
G. Garland
San Diego
Cal
Tank Corps
Los Angeles
H. S. Spencer
Treasury report July 9 1914 revenue and disbursement totals
United States Treasury presents July 9 1914 figures including revenue receipts for the day and month totals plus corresponding year and fiscal year to date, ordinary disbursements for day and fiscal year, and a snapshot of General Fund assets and liabilities with gold and silver holdings, bank notes, and other cash assets.
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LOZ ER AG General Fund
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve Notes
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Philippines
General Fund
How Ex Czar Met Death in Russia’s Fall
Amsterdam reports Nicholas II endured a two hour wait before execution. He woke to a death sentence, collapsed in a chair, requested a priest, and was propped against a post when rifles fired. The Spaniards also announced mourning for the former emperor.
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Amsterdam
Nichol Romanoff
Anzeiger
Berlin
Nicholas
Tie
Spain
Madrid
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Educators for Army Students Appointed to Lead Corps
The War Department committee on education and special training announced eleven divisional directors to supervise Army training corps education at colleges with 199+ able-bodied students. President MacLaurin of MIT becomes educational director. Named divisional heads include MacCracken of Lafayette and Graham of UNC among others.
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Army Training Corps
War Department
Committee On Education and Special Training
MacLaurin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
John H. MacCracken
Lafayette College
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Edward K. Graham
University of North Carolina
Navy Increases Enlisted Ration Allowances
The Navy Department announced a raise in the daily rations allowance for regular navy and naval reserve personnel effective today. On shore or detached shore duty without facilities the rate is $2 per day, $3 for traveling recruiting parties, and $1 for detached duty at small stations with quarters and mess facilities. allowances vary by assignment.
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Navy
Naval Réserve Force
Navy Department
Mexico Lowers Beer Taxes Reflects War Time Shift
A consular report notes Mexico reduces import duty on foreign manufactured beer to a low level amid wartime pressures. The change, pegged at 30 to 4496 centavos, signals a shift in currency handling and beverage pricing within the republic.
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Gémiah
México
Republic
War Chest Claim Denied by White House
The White House denied any President approved a war chest plan to raise funds for war charities. Brig. Gen. William A. Mann, age 44, commanding the Eastern Department at Governors Island, was transferred Saturday to retired status after serving as former commander of the Forty-second Rainbow division.
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White House
William A. Mann
U. A
Govérners Island
N. Y
Forty-second
Yeaturday
Farming Should Be Put In Hands Of A Receiver
Frederick F. Ingram of Detroit argues for government operation of farming through a receiver, led by President Wilson, to combat food shortages. He cites price disparities, land costs, and farm labor shifts, urging limited receivership to fix production inhibitors while guaranteeing fair returns to landowners and allowing depreciation.
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Wilson
Frederick F. Ingram
Detroit
Driscel
United States
Fond Prees
Horver
Alan Positig
Treasury campaign builds a civic bond market and education
A Chicago financier lauds the Treasury Department for a streamlined administration of Liberty Bonds and a robust public campaign. He notes strong early subscriptions to the second and third issues and praises registered bonds for security against theft and reckless trading. The piece argues the broader effect is to widen ownership among small investors and boost patriotic finance nationwide.
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Treasury Department
Othe Liberty Jeans
Augustus & Teahods
Chicago
Sheareham
SF Perfect
Samme
Rawna Mont Eduestium
Smal
Wildrat Securities
Ibendhalider
Opposes War Tax on Art by American Critics
Brookline figure Miss Maude Howes argues Congress can support American art by avoiding a 20 percent tax in the revenue bill. She notes artists already create patriotic posters for war efforts and warns such a tax would suppress creativity and curb public engagement with art amid a historic fundraising and propaganda era.
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Congress
Maude Louisa Hower
Brookline
Masa
Raleigh
Miss Howes
Red Cross
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium Thanks Loyal Belgians Here
The Belgian Queen sent a telegram through the Belgian minister here thanking Belgians in this country for their loyal regard on her birthday and for the expressions of gratitude in her honor.
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Elizabeth
Belgium
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