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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1914
Page
11
The notice lists subscription options for The Washington Post with delivery details in Washington and Alexandria. Rates cover daily, Sunday, and weekly plans, including mail and carrier delivery, prepaid postage, and advance payment requirements. Advertising representatives and office locations are noted, with publication date August 8, 1914.
A fragment details how The Washington Post should be mailed to readers. It covers followers, addresses, and rate changes, urging prompt routing nationwide and listing a main phone number for subscriptions and address updates.
The piece argues Germany Censors news harming its cause while press neutrality abroad falters amid Carranza Villa tensions in Mexico. It notes U S neutrality and vigilance despite European war distractions as Villa grows forces and Carranza risks revolution.
The article warns of the mine threat to neutral ships as Germany lays unanchored mines off Europe. It notes a Dutch or American vessel might be harmed and cites the Hague convention limiting mine use to protect peaceful navigation. It stresses neutral rights and potential war over reckless mining.
News from Mexico cites elevated danger as Carranza avoids guarantees to Huerta sympathizers and noncombatants, hinting at potential widespread violence. The exodus of residents from Mexico City signals rising unrest amid wartime European focus and shifting U S attention southward.
The article argues for tariff protection as essential to keep the United States industrially independent amid European war. It recalls the Napoleonic era and warns that without protection, shocks from Europe would deprive the U.S. of manufactured goods and chemicals, risking reliance on foreign supply.
The piece argues that despite any wartime vigor in Europe the home economy requires a protective tariff for value and economic necessity, asserting tariffs as essential to national welfare.
Secretary Garrison defends restraint by shipowners amid talk of raising charter rates for American coastwise vessels to aid stranded citizens. He recalls initial assurances of 16 to 20 cents per gross ton and warns against exploiting wartime distress. The piece notes broader calls for patriotism, shared sacrifice, and industry cooperation, while mocking various sensational wartime observations.
John Burns resigns from the British cabinet citing his deep protest against war policy, revealing his working-class origins and lack of fortune. The piece traces his career from Battersea to Clapham, detailing his modest means and the personal cost of political sacrifice amid era tensions. It also notes similar resignations by John Bright and the Earl of Derby, and recounts Burns’ early life, labor activism, and controversial reception by former allies.
A congressional roundup notes a committee to send flowers for Mire Wilgan's funeral at the President's request and continued debate on a non age pension plan. Senator Newlands proposes a 90 ship auxiliary navy fleet usable in peacetime for commerce. Colorado and Nevada miner petitions urge government market price buys. Nominations of Paul M Werburg and Frederick Delano to the Federal Reserve Board confirmed. House adjourned at 2:42 pm. Senate amendments to the trade commission bill disagreed, conference requested. adjourned at 6:17 pm.
A northeast Kansas City woman thought a $500 bill was lost after buying apples with no change. Police and detectives traced the bill through her home, locating it in a most unlikely spot after a thorough search.
From the St Louis Globe-Democrat comes word that Ben Clark, chief of scouts for General Custer, killed himself at Turret Rock, Oklahoma, after grieving the death of his Indian wife Mo Ka. Born in St Louis in 1842, Clark served 59 years in government service and was a famed figure in the Indian wars, present at Geronimo’s capture.
Putnam Valley dispatch reports a bolt of lightning felled a tree revealing Aliverware and jewelry worth 4360 stolen from Albert Hallard three years ago. The hoard included two watches a gold smoking set and bric a brac wrapped in a cloth cover. Thieves fled leaving the stash in the hollow trunk fearing pursuit.
Peter Manolopos, once named town’s most popular youth, won a $760 car over $500 cash but soon faced a string of misfortunes. He was arrested for driving without license, fined $35, and his car later burned in a fire without insurance, prompting his remark about wishing he had taken the cash.
A New York Evening World survey traces durations of major European wars from 1865 to the present, noting that most modern duels between two nations lasted only weeks. It cites Austro-Prussian seven weeks in 1866 and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 as brief conflicts, with longer campaigns when broader coalitions fought.
Towanda Pa Dispatch reports a valuable horse owned by Undertaker C B Margett was treated after expelling a live copperhead from its stomach while being watered at a roadside. The horse is recovering and under care.
A poetic scene depicts a river flowing through Catskill town with boats, barges, and a tethered tug guiding slow traffic. A mother calls for a child who is gone, while night wind whispers of lingering tears along the riverbank and gleaming windows in the town.
The Los Angeles Times reports a 28 cent room hotel at 416 18 South Spring street introducing many innovations. No bellboys will be employed, each floor has a woman clerk and full staff, and services flow via floor clerks. Guests use elevators with floor clerks notified by telephone. No tipping, salaries posted, and salaries paid to staff. Rooms with bath priced from 150 to 150, rooms display rates. Women served drinks in the Pompeian room, men without women barred.
Royal carriage parade along Pall Mall draws bold American cheers as King George and Queen Mary ride unescorted past the New York Times office. Crowds flood the street, the monarch bows and nods to the greeting, the queen turning to share the moment.
A Kansas man spins a tale of diplomacy at home about getting clothes repaired. An older friend advises against asking a wife to mend. The man demonstrates by flaunting a worn shirt and letting his wife decide its fate, revealing a lighthearted domestic dynamic.
A man claiming to be Frederick Thomas Cox, injured while riding a train near a Putnam county mine, wrote a note to his wife with a pencil. He was placed on a train toward Flower Hospital but died south of White Pine. He described the ride seeking work and thanked his wife for her kindness.
Northwest disturbance affects Manitoba and Atlantic seaboard with generally high temperatures except in the South and far North. Showers and thundershowers persist in the south and central regions while parts of the upper Midwest and east of the Mississippi see unsettled conditions. Local data include tonight's temperature 73, highs around 84, lows near 69, and rainfall 60 units with 4.40 hours of sun.
A Santo Domingo sugar planter and visitor in Shoreham discusses the island crisis. He says revolutions persist, the president is exiled, and conditions worsen from north to south. Sugar output fell from 12 million to eight million and may drop further. Peace seems distant as multiple factors prevent stable leadership, hindering crop completion and island development.
Analysis from a Willard observer on California party prospects with Democrats favored, Republicans and Progressives split, potential nominees like Johnson Hall Knowland Phelan Walsh Walker and O Connell discussed. Also notes on Boy Scouts abroad shaping war sentiment and the tension between militarism and pacifism.
Austria seeks tetanus serum for gunshot wounds from Vienna Serum Institute. New York City health officials report they lack stock and have ordered preparation at Otisville laboratories to extract serum from horses. The fluid should be ready by Saturday.
British censorship extends to baseball scores sent to London for publication. Cable officials have notified that scores will not be accepted. Presumed military concern. authorities fear German code messages hidden in scores, though innocent to others.
Three masked robbers tried to force entry at the home of Charles Rupinsky in the outlying Micheanny area. His daughter Anhie, lamp in one hand and an iron bar in the other, battled the intruders, causing them to flee. Police cited no injuries.
Mrs Nicholas Grossemeyer aged 38 was stung to death by hundreds of hornets at her country home near Northeast Mall in Delaware while she and her daughter in law gathered berries. The attack caused her death from apoplexy. the daughter in law was also badly stung.
George Dupont vice president of Lyons Piece Dye Works resigns his $9000 a year post with the firm and closes out business affairs. He sails for France aboard La Lorraine after obtaining a few hours notice to report for military service.
Mrs Bakers young hopeful child asks about escaping Scylla and Charybdis. Wille's father explains the phrase means after paying for ice and coal, the family reaches the saturation point where they must soak costs.
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