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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
8
Announcement for a Rogers, Peet & Co. sale event featuring a full line of men s clothes. Hortly Stinemetz promotes an invitation to men with discriminating dress taste to view and take advantage of the offered range.
Correspondent tours Britain’s vast naval base where private firms rush ships from submarines to battleships. Monitors, destroyers and light cruisers rise as stocks and crews prepare for action. Officials describe a sprawling, diverse yard system under a single management, with ships readied for five minutes notice and wireless, telegraph, and supply craft supporting a growing naval force.
At a Civil Service Board meeting a dispute over the National Civil Service Reform League’s claim of privilege and the commission’s secretive handling of files. The board defends a policy of restricting inspection of records to official channels and rejects broad access by volunteers or individuals.
Editor Post details a late visit to city markets on Thursday August 10. At Arcade and P street markets, cleanliness was poor with unswept floors and scraps on blocks, and a butcher handling butter with bare hands. Center Market showed similar filth with open doors and dusty environs, and a lamb lot on Tenth Street displayed neglected sanitation. A witness supports the charge. calls for better screening, sanitation, and higher pay for health officials, with remarks on inspector presence and market conditions across cities.
Editor asks readers to support a nationwide effort helping inmates through letter writing. The OF Library League at 1207 Q Street NW coordinates, with Or H Stokes Librarian providing info and membership details. The call invites engaged readers to contact a shut in and join the fellowship.
Taxpayer Mary Swaim Thompson urges delaying DC public school openings beyond September to avoid infantile paralysis spread. She notes students travel to New York and New Jersey, risking infection, and questions paying teachers for a month of closure.
Nettie C Jennings argues that cats spread infantile paralysis and other illnesses. She urges cat extermination as a preventive measure, citing incidents of children exposed to cats and spread of diphtheria and related diseases.
A London editor argues that England's black list punishes carriers of all nations, especially English firms shipping to England's enemies. It warns against aiding neutral powers that help the enemy, suggests U S action on the Bennet bill, and reflects anti German sentiment amid wartime concerns.
The President proposes an eight hour day for wage calculations and regular pay at that rate for overtime. A small Congressional commission would handle collateral issues with employee, railroad, and public representation. Railroads face objections over arbitration and higher costs, while a 5 percent freight rate increase and ICC arbitration for future disputes are floated as remedies. Louisville citizen notes.
Elijah E Knott argues that U S labor cannot compete with European workers after the war, predicting lower wages and living standards for Americans. He warns that if Americans fail to match Europe, corporations may cut dividends and capital investments. He praises Rupert’s editorials and notes the high wage scale may not endure the postwar shift.
Anonymous reader criticizes Hughes and Wilson, calling Hughes acceptance speech in New York vague and claims both parties support pro British policy. The letter questions war stance toward Mexico and Germany, condemns Panama tolls, and asserts bipartisan sympathy with Britain.
Henry Listerman of New Orleans argues the Socialist party could cut into old party votes, claiming nearly a million vigilant, determined socialist voters exist. He contends both major parties are puppets of capital, predicting socialist gains and a turnout at the ballot box next November.
An appeal asks readers to fund French wartime relief by sending monthly donations for gauze and dressings. Messages urge support for the French surgical dressings committee, listing addresses in New York and Paris and promising direct aid to wounded and relief workers.
The Associated Press reports Mayor Sebastian of Los Angeles is nearing death, yet continues to work. Angelenos recall his rise from a rough village to a modern metropolis, praising his steadfast dedication and generous spirit as his health declines.
A reader calls for strict quiet at Marine Band performances, praising Catalina Island's method of enforcing audience silence with visible signs and repeat offenders removed. The letter argues music lovers travel far for respect for the performance and suggests firm rules to protect their rights.
A public utilities commission report to Congress details that fifteen people were killed in the District during the year ending December 31. There were 1 724 accidents causing injuries to 1 790 persons, with 87 investigated. The valuation bureau saw rapid progress and total commission expenditures were $117 222, including $109 297 for salaries.
Editor Post notes readers misread a complaint about children disturbing band concerts with laughter talking and noise near the conductor. The writer defends Washington audiences and praises public decorum, referencing mixed audiences and general conduct on streets and in meetings.
Alfred Liebwa n reports long mail delays from Germany noting three to five months travel time. He cites a private letter mailed in Hamburg on March 28 1916 arriving August 14 1916, with other items similarly delayed. He mentions French military authorities held up the unnamed letter and urges action.
A Monday Post piece notes Gen John B Magruder died February 19 31 in Houston Texas. His grave reportedly lies in a Galveston West End cemetery about six miles from Houston, marked by a modest monument with an inscription unclear to the writer.
A reader urges the Hughes campaign to present constructive policy gains for voters in November. He contrasts Hughes with Wilson, argues the public dislikes war, and supports Wilson’s handling of Mexican questions. The letter reflects wartime anxieties and a call for clear plans from the Republican nominee.
A fragmented note describes the Association of American Law Schools standards for entrance and centers, noting selective admission among law schools nationwide. It mentions three year LSR degrees, one year postgraduate options, and a mix of professional training by teachers and practicing lawyers. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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