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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
5
The document lists subscription options for daily and Sunday editions, including carrier and mail delivery, with durations from one week to one year. It notes prices, payment methods, and mailing addresses for THE WASHINGTON POST CO, plus foreign advertising reps and issuance date August 17 1914.
An advertising notice invites Washingtonians to keep informed while leaving the city by subscribing to The Post. It explains the service will mail issues to any address, with prompt delivery nationwide, and asks subscribers to provide old and new addresses, mailing duration, and payment in advance to The Washington Post Company.
A Washington era financial optimism notes US markets steady despite rumors of a general railroad strike and partial crop failure. West leads in capital and mining tax gains while Great Northern plans $3 million in extensions. banks show rising balances as the country stays busy and confident in averting a nationwide rail strike.
The judiciary committee notes rival legal opinions on whether current laws permit American manufacturers to combine for export markets. The Webb bill would clarify legality, guiding exporters amid confusion. Without agency power, business groups fear foreign competition and self-harm from disjointed American firms.
The text argues for immediate passage of remedial legislation, preferring quick enactment with a few loopholes over delays. It emphasizes nonessential diar sion and urges both House and Senate to approve the Webbler as written, trusting later changes if needed during the critical competitive period.
A column argues the coming global trade war will pit American factories and workers against European rivals. It urges the United States to defend the domestic market, organize offensive foreign trade policy, and use laws to open foreign markets while protecting American enterprise and labor. It calls for barring invaders yet allowing safe passage for American traders.
In 1808 general improvement schools held 130000 students while industrial improvement schools housed 206000. Day trade schools counted 40000 students, commercial 63000, agricultural 67000, and girls trade schools 23000. Berlin boasted ten trade education schools with fourteen plaques for metal workers, five for engravers and dye cutters.
A report notes many American youths lack vocational training while Germany grants under 18s time for trade schools. Congress debates the Smith-Hughes bill to fund state programs aiding youths over 14 toward agriculture trades and industry, praising it as essential to national competence and opportunity.
Col Roosevelt and former foe Barnes unite behind shared candidates in the New York campaign. They oppose Gov Whitman’s renomination and Calder’s Senate bid, backing Hinman for governor and Bacon for senator. Both regard the other as potential ally against Whitman, while Hughes’ stance adds a cautious balance.
The Senate debate on tariff commission salaries may determine who serves. Restoring 10 000 a year signals value of the post, aiding recruitment of capable businesspeople and public trust. Amid war talk and shifting alliances, economic policy and power shows loom large.
Crowned by a unique Scottish barony, Lord Sempill stands as the eighteenth holder with direct ties to King Robert I. The text traces the family’s naval and military service, mentions Captain Lionel Sempill’s wartime promotion, and notes the complex succession including a child heir and the unusual prerogative allowing a non-blood successor. It also covers allied titles and the Cornish origin of Sir Reginald Mowbray’s line.
John Ware secretary and treasurer of Cumberland Trust Company and former deputy State treasurer grows a productive truck farm on a city lot in Bridgeton. From a single acre he has earned over 1000 dollars in produce this year and projects up to 1500 dollars with fall and winter crops. Onions, lettuce, and tomatoes already bring in hundreds, with more lettuce expected. The land is irrigated from the city water plant.
A humorous dialogue from the Birmingham Age Herald and Boston Transcript contrasts pontoons as boats with a child’s mischief. Mrs Twobble asks about pontoons while Mr Twobble explains how boats join to form a bridge. The exchange shifts to a gag about the difference between a politician and a statesman and their money.
Fotse Ergelken of Florida nominated as director of the mint Apres. Conference report on the Phittar self government bill advanced 37 to 22. Debate continued on the shipping bill. The Senate demanded a vote on the corrupt practices bill before adjournment. Republicans warned Democrats against delaying votes on pending measures. Foreign relations committee reviewed a Danish treaty ceding West Indian Islands. Secretary Lansing to testify tomorrow. Finance committee ordered the general revenue bill favorably reported. Senator Simmons warned the bill would not be called up for 2 to 3 days. Partial conference on the naval appropriation bill adopted. A bill to standardize container sizes for interstate fruit shipments passed. Adjourned at 6 12 pm until noon today.
Interstate Commerce Committee held hearings on Rep Ben- Det’s bill to penalize carriers that discriminate against American shippers. House not in session, meets tomorrow at noon.
Washington August 16. An editor port argues for universal taxation on corporations to share war profits. Proposes lowering income tax exemptions to 1000 and taxing excess corporate profits on a graduated scale, with automatic tax reductions as war contracts wind down. Names sectors like steel, copper, automobiles, woolens, boots, and harness as examples.
A collage of violent verse from Folger McKinsey in the Baltimore Sun and a London Journal excerpt portrays fear and domination themes. The piece ends with a humorous remark about a boy and a misbehaving mother, and a Minneapolis Journal quip about modern youths and machinery.
Robert Blake, celebrated naval commander of the Commonwealth, led royalist threats at Kinsale and Malaga, pursued Prince Rupert, and defeated Dutch fleets under Tromp and De Ruyter. He died at sea near Plymouth after years of service and battles, leaving a legacy as a key figure in England’s naval history.
A Philadelphia Inquirer summary of Carl Seashore and Scientific Monthly recounts Alfred Maury inspired trials in dreaming. Each experiment involved sensory stimuli such as tickling, sharp sounds, perfumes, heat, or light, provoking dreams of punishment, bells, perfumer shops, a sea voyage, flames, robbers, a spoken name, water, and a storm.
In a breezy Ohio State Journal item, Mrs Henry Grasher jokes about a humorous hen championship won by Oak Hill, describing the eight pound dressed hen and teasing a fiancé about reactions, with lighthearted quips and a dash of flirtatious banter.
Dr Lauro Mueller Brazilian foreign minister and secretary visit Shoreham with plans to return soon. Secretary Simonsen says Brazil recovering from war, expanding manufacturing and beef export, boosting US relations and trade.
In Washington, Lady Hope of England promotes coffee houses for workingmen, citing Surrey England’s model of self sustaining, affordable venues offering coffee, food, and rooms to raise morale and a higher standard of living. The piece also notes Bryan’s Nebraska exit rumors and related political chatter.
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