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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1917
Page
5
War era reforms push to strengthen federal prosecutions and enforce neutrality. Administration aims to empower customs inspections, regulate passports, arrest belligerent officers, punish false witnesses, and tighten seizure warrants to curb foreign influence and arms exports amid Wilson era tensions.
By LORD NORTHCLIFFE London Feb 3 Millions of Americans wanted war long ago but faced difficulties beyond Wilson critics. Now Germany has forced President Wilson's hand. The speaker says George Washington would approve and asks what America will do offering moral support and possible financial aid to Italy and Russia while Britain and the Allies carry on the fighting.
A vintage style advertisement urges mothers to treat constipation in children with California Syrup of Figs. It claims a gentle laxative action, no griping, and that the syrup cleanses the liver and bowels with a pleasant taste. It warns to beware of counterfeit syrups and promotes a 84 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The proposal empowers the President to withhold clearance from vessels suspected of aiding belligerents and to forbid departure. It also imposes up to ten years imprisonment for arson, tampering with ship motive power, or placing bombs on ships within U S or under American registry. Additional penalties target willful interference with commerce by injuring or destroying key manufacturing or storage sites.
News from New York and Hoboken reports the Austrian freighter Himalaya shelled into disablement in Newark Bay as tensions with Germany rise. Sailors from interned German ships were allowed to leave, amid questions about possible scuttling and the fate of other ships.
New York reports the aviation forces of the country will be mobilized Tuesday with possible recall of American aviators fighting for France. Government inquiries into aircraft and submarine production speed have intensified, with the Aerg Club offering to manage recruitment and training for 1000 aviators under national defense oversight. Reprisal camps in Halle Cuestria and Beeka were broken up, ending internments of French officers in retaliation for German prison conditions.
Under E F Haycrafts supervision the District of Columbia Christian Endeavor Union plans a special train to transport delegates to the twenty eighth international convention at Madison Square Garden in New York next July. The organizer expects over 500 District residents to attend the event.
Several state legislatures pledged unreserved support for President Wilson during the national crisis. Resolutions and messages addressed to Wilson were passed or sent by Indiana Kentucky Idaho North Dakota Kansas and South Dakota bodies, with vows to back the administration and aid in wartime efforts.
The article recounts President Wilson announcing severance of diplomatic relations with Germany after the German submarine campaign and loss of American life. It describes immediate political moves, passport actions for Count von Bernstorff, recalls of ambassadors and consuls, and U S preparations to protect seamen and citizens amid a looming war crisis.
An old ad copy touts Tig or Tin as a miraculous foot remedy, claiming instant relief from burning, swollen, and sore feet. It advertises a 126 cent box at drug or department stores and a 25 cent offer for a year of foot aid, urging wearers to try it to fit smaller shoes.
Oyster Bay February reports Col Theodore Roosevelt pledging to uphold U S honor and offering his own and his four sons lives if war comes. He sought permission to raise a volunteer division under his command, with Henry Stimpson and others discussing organizational roles and commissions as telegrams flood in from across the country.
At a Silk Association of America dinner Ambassador Aimaro Sato urged that friendly accord rests with people not governments, predicting stronger ties and growth in commerce between Japan and the United States despite wartime Germany. Dr Iyenagsa warned severing relations with Germany would be an act of war, noting German reps may soon depart under orders.
In New York on a February night Clara Kimball Young’s companion drew James Young to stab Harry Garson in the neck and hand as a crowd watched. James Young was charged with felonious assault and admitted the fight followed years of separation from Clara. Mrs Young claimed Garson had not attacked her and denied involvement.
A three alarm business district fire in Charlotte Maryland began at 7:00 tonight. High winds fanned the flames through the downtown business section, spreading rapidly and hampering water supply. One man has been killed as the blaze rages with no water available to combat it.
A solicitation letter touts the Genuitive Rupture Appliance claiming to cure ruptures without a truss. It offers a free illustrated book and coupon, lists patient testimonials, and asserts safety, comfort, and ease of use with no hardware, urging readers to request the trial and prices.
James A Britton of Bethlehem praises the Brooks Ruptured Appliance in a letter to Paruape. He says he has been ruptured for 21 years and found the device easy to wear, discreet, and effective, noting it clung to the body and aided his recovery.
A Confederate veteran writes from Georgia praising a medical appliance, claiming a permanent cure after prior severe illness. He mentions being 68 years old and in terrible condition before treatment and asserts he can now plow and perform heavy work. The letter expresses gratitude for the appliance.
Mrs Brooks of Maseball testifies that a device cured her son of health issues after trying many remedies. She wore the appliance for about a year and notes it fully restored him, recommending it to friends. Contact Bee Specialful at 717 B Main St for details.
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