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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1916
Page
7
To the Uninitiated etiquette seems Hydra headed. At the top the Knot on sale at Stinemetzs introduces fall models. NOX Hats offer quality headgear. Knox Quality $5 and Knox Beacon $3, with Stinemetz St Cor 12th listed.
Secretary Daniels writes that the United States navy rose under Wilson era while Roosevelt and Taft funded earlier growth. He cites displacement, personnel, and munitions increases, improved target practice, fourfold aircraft expansion, and claims beat anti aircraft guns and an 18 inch rifle as precision strengths of the US Navy.
The Potomac Boat Club sponsors the Middle States regatta on the Potomac between Three Sisters Islands and Thirtieth Street. Organizers seek $1600 to cover prize money and expenses after already raising about $400. A seven day campaign urges subscriptions to John Brana, president, and Claude Te Fappone, chairman, with Portier apartments as the donation point.
James Anderson of Washington DC argues that the Alaska fur-seal herd exists and grows only due to the Hay Elliott treaty of 1911 and mutual concession among Britain Russia Japan and the United States. He notes the Paris 1893 ruling denied U S possession and asserts current protection stems from international agreement rather than unilateral claim.
A letter urges fair treatment of cats dogs and horses arguing well kept animals are not disease carriers and that extermination campaigns are unjust. The writer recalls family pets and warns against abusing animals while advocating kindness, care and responsible ownership.
Washington resident Otto Werner laments lack of replies to five registered letters, ordinary letters, and postal cards sent since January 7 to Germany, including to the American consul at Dresden, and urges improved mail delivery amid wartime disruptions. Gilbert Totten McMaster, M.D., corrects a name in a separate note about Maj. Gen. Joseph Gilbert Totten with family details and historical ties to New Haven.
The article explains Vega’s distance and light travel time to Earth, noting Vega’s blue hue and its view of the Northern Cross in the night sky. It states that light from Vega takes about 4 years to arrive here, meaning we see light from roughly the 19th century, and mentions Vega may become the North Star long before Polaris.
A reader rebuts Miss Lowell's claim that Poe and Whitman are the only American poets of note, arguing Poe's method is not a strict, mathematical process. The writer cites Lanier, Bryant, Shelley and Adonais for contrast, contending poetry arises from a broader impulse than formal rules, with examples from Poe's Lenore and Tarafel and Bryant's works.
In a letter to The Post, the author argues wages cannot rise as population grows and competition increases. He cites two immutable laws: excess job seekers drive wages down, and capital seeks profitable investments, else labor stalls. He warns of global labor competitiveness and questions whether the nation’s policy serves the general good.
In a candid, polemical notice editor Walter Murphy argues the Republican party is near collapse. He criticizes wealth concentration, calls Maine ballot anxieties a sign of decay, and alleges antitrust violations tied to East Tennessee Coal and Iron and the American Steel Corporation.
Editor Post condemns the Senate naval program as a step toward militarism during a world crisis. He urges repealing armament laws and replacing lawmakers with those upholding civilization, American ideals, and courage.
An eye and ear witness recalls Stephen Foster’s funeral where a brass band played a medley of his songs as the body was carried through Allegheny Cemetery. The solemn tribute reflected Foster’s many friends in his home city of Pittsburgh.
The White House, Aug 15, 1916, prints a letter imagining what Cleveland would write today. Messrs Garretson and Lee are cited as disputing parties, with the positions that matters between organizations must be settled by neutral arbitrators after all freight data are presented.
In a June 3 1916 Congressional Record statement H W Craven questions the Lincoln birth cabin origin. He cites a Dennett purchase in 1885 moving logs to expositions while a Kentucky neighbor recalls logs were reused in a Davenport house addition, then used again for exhibition.
The letter signer urges destroying all cats to stop infantile paralysis spread, but the article argues against prejudice toward cats. It cites Surgeon Frost on transmission and questions singling out animals. It notes germs exist everywhere and emphasizes human susceptibility, challenging feline blame.
Helen visits a poverty struck apartment on Spring Street to help Mrs Mapes, a wary woman with a troubled marriage. Helen aims to offer support and a path to independence through small jobs, while avoiding pity or intrusion in a heat soaked city scene.
Sixteen entries for the Labor Day auto meet at the old Benning race track have been received with four or five more expected before Thursday. Tryouts yielded Irving Barber fastest lap and drivers anticipate a track record as finer adjustments and watering roll the surface. Prominent entrants include Jimmy Kline Dickson Weighman Frewen Barber and Moore among the fastest in the region.
Four deaths from infantile paralysis since July 1 and ten cases under treatment trigger proposed amendments to District regulations. Health Officer Woodward presents the measure to commissioners, with action expected by tomorrow. Commissioner Browntow hints at possible endorsement of the recommendations, naming Anna B Carpenter as the latest death and Thomas Helles Jr as a reported case.
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