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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
9
The Washington Post announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions by carrier and mail. Rates cover daily and Sunday combinations, with prepayment advised and multiple term options including weekly, monthly, and yearly periods. Mailing details note foreign ad reps and post office handling.
The piece argues Germany’s note seeks to bar zones and threaten destruction of neutral ships, forcing the United States to choose between tolerating altered sea law or war. It contends Wilson and Lansing foresaw this, and notes tacit U.S. acceptance of Britain’s blockade while warning against concluding commerce with belligerents must end.
The piece argues against accepting Germany's expansion of contraband rules and intercepts. It warns that waiving travel on belligerent ships would force Germany to honor the American flag and notes the risk of Germany targeting neutral shipping. The situation tests presidential statesmanship amid growing wartime tensions.
Representative Randall of California proposes a conference of the six Independent members elects to the Sixty fifth Congress. He names Jannet Rankin and five others as independents and urges concerted action. The piece weighs potential influence, risks of factional power, and the prospect of constructive service if aligned with a party closer to their ideals.
Secretary Redfield announced the closure of the Havre de Grace shad hatchery after 1880 citing rising costs and egg losses from modern nets and eel predation. He calls for new protections by state legislatures before any federal action shifts, warning of poor state federal coordination on public welfare.
The passage criticizes state insistence on rights at the expense of the public good. It denounces government propaganda promoting tilefish and dogfish consumption while northern waters’ best fish are said to be exterminated. It warns that neglect of national economic affairs could lead to losing control over those matters.
The piece argues for a permanent wage commission linked to the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix wage data and correlate it with earnings. It warns against a commission controlled only by railroads and unions, urging public representation to protect national interests.
A New York convention of the National Daylight Saving Association endorses shifting clocks forward one hour for the last five months of spring and summer to improve health and eyesight. The proposal expects 2,000,000 workers to benefit, though nationwide adoption seems unlikely and education is needed.
The death of Duchess de la Torre at Biarritz recalls a life steeped in Madrid and Paris society. Wife of Marshal Serrano he rose as regent and president shaping Spain during Queen Isabella II and Alfonso XII eras. Her political zeal, wealth, gambling flair, and notable family ties underline a dramatic public life.
Woodford Sun reports C Wilcolt son of Postmaster James T Wilholt and partner Wilmot, who earned a small legal fee in 1908 for a half interest in 160 acres near Okmulgee. A recent oil and gas strike led them to lease half their tract of 30 acres to an oil company for 8000 dollars cash and one eighth of any oil discovered.
A turned phrase exchange mocks counterfeiting as crime while noting thieves often justify it as thrift. The dialogue frames the idea that even the clever plan can't fix a flawed premise as the discussion hints at a broader critique of criminal rationalization.
Recessed at 5:05 pm until 11 am. Senators Lodge and McCumber will address the Senate on the President's peace message. Confirms rear admirals Braisted Harrig and Samuel McGowan and others. Wood says universal service needed. Postmaster Burleson backs one cent local delivery. Motomkin Point bridge bill passes. Gettysburg speech read for Lincoln's birthday observance. Reparation steps from Mexico debated. Water diversions for Madera County irrigation proposed.
A column from the Indianapolis News mocks diction errors in a society note about Mrs So and Bo visiting New York. The Street Car Philosopher riffs on extended versus long and anticipates versus expects, urging proper usage and avoiding common word mixups.
A Somerset Ky piece notes J W Coleman crafts wooden scissors from a solid block, flawless and precise, rivaling steel. He also showcases a jointed penholder with a handy barrow, hailed as a marvel of ingenuity. The piece playfully claims Coleman eclipses the Yankee and his jackknife in craft.
A literary figure claims a thought can be transferred to paper and invites a demonstration. The provocation prompts a witty exchange about mental telepathy and the mechanized act of typing. The dialogue emphasizes imagination versus display of a mental transfer.
The Salem demonstration of Alexander Graham Bell's telephone on February 1, 1877 marked a skeptical start. Investors refused, critics mocked, yet Bell and Watson persisted. By 1916 Bell and Watson spoke across 3400 miles, reflecting on the early doubts and the invention’s dramatic rise.
London Observer notes Dr Lyttelton boasting he kept the chapel windows shut for 450 years during his Eton farewell. The piece cites Lloyd George opening several stiff rusty casements, drawing complaints of drafts from some observers.
A fragmentary passage reflects on a father and daughter, noting expectations of wealth and future material gifts. The text references family dynamics, future clothing, and the idea that women may rationalize husbands, while children promise fins clothes as they grow.
A Philadelphia North American fragment notes the Quaker calendar for the year features a front page quip. It questions wartime costs asking what people get besides taxes, widows, wooden legs, and debt, reflecting wary humor about war’s true yield.
Francis J. Heney, former San Francisco district attorney now in Los Angeles, is in Washington with California’s electoral vote. Supporters urge him as Democratic gubernatorial candidate next year. He says he is not a candidate now, but would consider if his entry would aid the party.
B F Harris of the Champaign bank denounces the income tax plan as unfair to farmers and small business, urging equal rights for all. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce leader Robert Lynch defends open shop traits, noting few union members among manufacturers and praising labor stability through organized agreements.
Scientific American reports London defenses include large 8 inch antiaircraft guns and many batteries. Lieut Faulkner describes new high speed anti air planes climbing to Zeppelin altitudes, speeds 120 to 140 mph, with climbing gains from 10 000 to 15 000 feet. Scouting along North Sea and east coast alerts London early, enabling chasers to engage raiders before targets are reached. Incendiary bullets noted as most effective tool.
Dr. Frank E. Spaulding superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools accepted Cleveland's offer to head the city system at a salary of 12000 a year. The figure tops present U S salaries for superintendents, exceeding those of New York and Chicago, where 10000 is paid.
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