Washington Post Advertises Submarine Policy Shift
In a February 7 2017 Washington Post page note the paper lists current subscription rates and distribution details for Washington and Alexandria. The column shifts to a United States policy proposal urging a surface only submarine rule in U S waters and cites Norway as having adopted it. It argues submarines must be visible and fly their flag in peacetime and proposes mining harbors and coastal patrols if war looms.
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Germany
United States
Norway
House
Webb
Judiciary Committee
Representative Candler
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Committee
Adamson Railway
Dent
Military Affairs Committee
Loyal Germans and American Loyalty in Time of War
A plea for fair treatment of German Americans amid wartime tensions. It argues loyal German born or naturalized citizens deserve presumption of loyalty, opposing blanket accusations and urging German communities to discourage disloyal behavior while supporting the United States. It condemns scapegoating and stresses shared patriotism.
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United States
Frases
Germany
America
Submarine Threats Loom Off American Coasts
The article warns that German submarines near New York and Newport could disrupt coastwise shipping and intimidate the United States into avoiding war. It argues U S mines should seal harbors, battleships withdrawn behind defenses, and the fleet kept ready for capital operations amid possible North Sea hostilities.
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New York
Newport
Germany
United States
Navy Department
North Sea
If America Should Become a Belligerent
An analysis of possible U S entry into war covers cooperation with Entente powers, control of food exports, and naval deployment. It predicts a political stance against alliances but favors close naval, financial, and economic cooperation, with a belligerent U S guiding aid to Britain and France while protecting its own rights. It discusses diplomacy, commissions, and domestic measures amid evolving war risk.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
Europe
America
Great Britain
England
France
Congress
London
Paris
German Ambassador in Madrid Provokes Spain with German Entente Claims
The report alleges Prince Maximilian von Hohenlohe Schillingsfurst has caused Spanish outrage by pressuring Rome to back Germany, threatening torpedoing neutral ships, and meddling in Spanish politics. It recounts an uninvited German envoy disrupting a royal inspection with Gen Lyautey, provoking Alfonso XIII to restrain a diplomatic incident. The Spanish cabinet faced pressure as Count Romanones sought resignation.
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Spain
Affronta
Berlin
Count Bernstorff
Wilson
Atlantic
Mediterranean
High Seas
Madrid
Maximiian von Hohen‘lohe-Schillingfurst
Germany
Count Romanenes
Count Romanones
Romanones
Donfonso XIII
Prince Hohenlohe
Lyautey
Paria
Morocco
Africa
Lyantey
Lyavtey
Alfonso
Gen. Lyautey
Marquise
DH Fontenoy
Best Working Hours According to Noted Authors
Philadelphia Bulletin notes from G Bernard Shaw H G Wells Booth Tarkington and Sir Gilbert Parker on their preferred working hours. Shaw favors breakfast to lunch Wells jokes he wishes he knew when he worked best Tarkington prefers afternoon and evening Parker once worked 5 to 9 am and now prefers breakfast to midday.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
G. Bernard Shaw
H. G. Wells
Mr. Wells
Booth Tarkington
Gilbert Parker
Mr. Shaw
Proceedings Briefly Cover Congress Work and Navy Plans
Republicans block Grayson nomination for rear admiral and back Poindexter’s plan to equip navy yards for 100 submarines. Senate discusses German relations, war petitions, and the $52.5 million fortifications bill while committees pursue tax, espionage, and flood control measures. Adjournment times noted as sessions end.
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Cary T. Grayson
Poindexter
Navy Yards
Senator Stone
Germany
Senate
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
Pittman
Nevada
Wilson
United States
Ransdell
Judiciary Committee
Gallinger
Anacostia River
Smell Study Shows Fish Detect Odor In Water
From the Chicago Herald scientists report that fish can smell in water and respond to scent like food. Experiments show bait in gauze is detected within minutes and smells trigger rapid nibbling by multiple species. The note highlights how scent influences fishing success and feeding behavior across species.
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The
Chicago Herald
Birthday Remembrance for Millard Fillmore and William Lowndes
Millard Fillmore thirteenth U S President born February 7 1800 in Cayuga county N Y educated as a lawyer and later served in Congress and as Vice President before assuming the presidency in 1850. Also noted is William Jones Lowndes born February 7 1782 Charleston S C who served in the South Carolina legislature and Congress and died at sea in 1822.
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Millard Fillmore
United States
Cayuga County
Buffalo
Fillmore
Congress
Commiittee of Ways and Means
Whig
Zachary Taylor
Taylor
Japan
Whig Party
Know-Nothing Party
Edward Everett
Maryland
W. J. Lowndes
William Jones Lowndes
Charleston
England
Charleston College
Europe
Duke of Argyll
William Roscoe
Lowndes
South Carolina
Clay
Lake Hike
Henry Clay Ia
Philadelphia
Treasury Finances and Balance Sheet Snapshot 1917
Treasury reports end of day figures with general fund balance of 91 million and a yearly deficit of 141 million, detailing receipts, disbursements, and asset composition across cash, coin, and bank holdings. Also notes silver dollars and gold reserves, plus a narration fragment from Mary Ann and an advertisement offering a wedding outfit trade for a five passenger car.
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United States Treasury
General Fund
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Philippines
Army Orders with Transfers and Promotions in 1916
Colonial style army notices detail detachments and assignments. Col Armand St Lassergene moves to detached status while Col James A Irons returns to Second Infantry. A coast artillery board at El Paso will examine transfer requests. Numerous officers report for exams and duties at Washington and various depots as retirements and leaves are recorded.
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Armand ST. Lassergene
James A. Irons
Irons
Second Infantry
Fulton Q. C. Gardner
Coast Artillery Corps
Chief
Coast Artillery
Colo
George T. Patterson
Arthur 8. Conklin
Coast Artillery Corp
Marcellus G. Spinks
John C. Goodfellow
Francis N. Cooke
el Paso
Tex
oMicerne
Coast
Daniel A. Connor
Seventeenth Cavalry
Benjamin H. Frayaser
Medical Reserve Corps
Southern Department
Adjutant General of the Army
Benjamin H. Frayser
War Department
Harry J. Majony
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Harry H. Bloodgett
Medical Corps
Army
Alonzo Graves
Charlies B. Wheeler
George Montgomery
Ordnance Department
Poughkeepsie
Perry C. Chaudron
Charles D. Winn
Frank A. Grant
Quartermaster Corps
Howell Brewer
William E. Shea
Harry C. Smith
United States
Fort Missoula
Mont
Charles E. Coates
Signal
George W. McIver
Infantry
Charles P. Summerall
Field Artillery
Alice W. Williams
James W. Hart
Washington, D. C
Ira A. Haynes
Coast Artilery Corps
Malin Craig
Cavalry
Alfred W. Bjornstad
William H. Oury
Tenney Ross
General
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Chief of Ordnance
Adam F. Yasud
John BH. Christian
Chesapeake Bay
West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
George L. Hardin
Charles A. Rosa
Ifat
Charlies S. Blakely
Organized Militia
New Orleans
William C. Gorgas
Daniel D. Pullen
Corps of Engineers
Detroit
Mich
WN. C
Go. Alston
Views of capital visitors on interesting current events
The article reports Howard Robertson of Los Angeles warning that Japanese presence threatens Pacific coast safety and could seize California, with claims of trained Japanese soldiers in LA. Berlin observer von Wiegand discusses German views on U S entry, food shortages, and possible Japan-U.S. tensions, plus daylight saving prospects voiced by W. J. Carver and others.
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Pacific Coast
California
Howard Robertson
Los Angeles
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Edward B. McLean
Washington, D.C
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Areage Building
Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Falmouth
Federal Reserve Board
Bethmann Hollweg
Rocky Mountain Club
Niowerna
Committees
Italy
Jules Verne
Luigi Luigg
University of Rome
Laly
Luiggi
Larderelio
Tuscany
U. S
Ceeds
Mary Ann
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Robertson
Californi
Karth von Wiegand
von Wiegand
Mr. von Wiegand
von Hindenberg
Gemany
Empire
Oermany
W. J. Carver
National Daylight Saving Association
Raleigh
American Federation of Labor
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Miss Elder
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