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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
9
The Tasnington Post lists subscription terms with daily and Sunday options, plus mail and advance payment requirements. It includes foreign advertising contacts and notes editor Edward B. McLean as president. A separate passage praises Air Mastery expert and urges faster national defense development and advisory cooperation.
A critical editorial argues pacifists hinder preparedness and training time. It claims German submarine policy followed US inaction and asserts division over defense is as dangerous as unpreparedness. Pacifists are blamed for misjudging national resolve and public peace advocacy.
Former Progressive efforts to push a party issue over the vice chairman race are stifled by the national crisis. Chairman Willcox says no party conference now, urging unity and loyal support for Washington’s administration as the country faces the verge of war. Republicans urge the party serves the nation first.
Orville Wright argues two weeks may suffice to train a capable aerial observer but warns the United States faces a shortage of experienced airmen. The Aero Club of America calls for rapid expansion, noting fewer than 60 aviators in training though thousands of volunteer applications await Army aviation action authorized in 1916. Wright favors small high climbing planes with one gun and objects to Zeppelins except for observation.
The United States rejects Germanys claim it will negotiate only if the blockade persists. It forbids further talks until Germany withdraws its January 31 decree and honors its May 4, 1916 pledge. The piece warns against meddling Americans and cites the Logan incident and a 1798 law banning unofficial diplomacy, urging strict enforcement and swift government action.
The torpedo plane patented by Rear Admiral Fiske in 1912 may become the decisive weapon in the current conflict. If practicable, a trained pilot with a 20000 dollar aeroplane could outperform a 20000000 dollar dreadnought, prompting calls for liberal congressional funding for war invention experimentation and procurement.
Austria's new emperor is a skilled aviator who flew over Italian lines before his accession. The article notes his interest in racing, chamois hunting, long-distance rides, and archery, and mentions princes Frederick and Richard of Prussia joining the German army air corps. It also details East Sutton Park in Kent, its history, and ties to the Filmer family amid wartime events.
An article from the New York Independent reports high recovery rates for wounded soldiers using sugar as a wound dressing after thorough cleansing. It cites Dr Erich Meyer and mentions Alexis Carrel s antiseptic methods as related developments. The method involves washing wounds then applying granulated sugar with a compress and renewing the sugar every second or third day.
A brief remark notes laughter at the idea of a safety valve easing pressure in Wall Street and compares it to letting water out of some arches, suggesting relief from financial strain without backlash.
Senate recess extended for unobjected bills and electoral vote counting. Debates on espionage and property protection, plus visas for ships, featured speeches, resolutions, and committee reports. Lincoln tribute, foreign policy notes, and budget requests dominated the day in a bustling session.
Mrs Ben Gehlen leapt into a millrace that raced past her home to save her 2 year old son who was swept away. The child was wrestling with danger as the dog barked and warned the mother. The boy suffered little but the mother endured shock from the ordeal.
A biographical sketch celebrates Robert Field Stockton born February 13 1790 detailing his naval duels in the Mediterranean the conquest of California Liberia founding of a colony and his role as a marine innovator later titled Conqueror of California He died in 1866 with a legacy as a soldier duelist explorer and statesman.
Net balance in general fund 79 253 020 total receipts 52 411 885 total payments 7 169 199 defict this fiscal year 152 692 038 against last year 56 403 059 including many asset totals and liabilities figures for gold silver notes and bank obligations as of given date with monthly and year to date revenue and disbursement amounts and general fund balances.
Major Hanson E. Ely is named inspector-instructor for the Indiana National Guard and to report to Indianapolis for duty. Numerous captains and lieutenants are reassigned, relieved, or placed on detached lists, with duties ranging from embassy assignments in Mexico to judge advocate roles at Alcatraz, and appointments to Fort Riley and Kansas City recruiting duties.
A Montreal capitalist at the Willard discusses the enormous wastage of horseflesh on Europe’s battle fronts. He cites French experts estimating 45,000 to 47,000 horses wasted per front mile each month, with Verdun’s eight hours alone costing 5,011 horses. He notes 27 percent of horses in hospitals and 68 to 72 percent injured or sick. He details U S and Allied purchases, earlier French and German horse stocks, and imports via New York totaling about 2,815,000 horses shipped since 1914 at around $50 million paid to exporters.
Detroit suffers coal famine with freight congestion causing power cuts and economic strain. The Willard interviews banker Livingstone on terminal deficits and rising coal prices. San Francisco lawyer Savage notes cost of living disparity between West and East. Captain Ryan reports French aircraft surpass English in speed and Zeppelin defense, citing Paris listening tower and Volsen engine advances.
Topeka dispatch reports Senator Dore of Pawnee county introduced a bill to dedicate 25000 dollars to exterminate English sparrows in Kanea. The plan would pay two cents per sparrow to the state warden and authorizes counties to add another two cents to hunters.
Boston Journal reports beans now cost 15 cents per plate in city lunchrooms with frankfurts and beans at 25 cents. The old prices were 10 cents for beans and 15 cents for frankforts and beans.
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