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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1917

Page

4

Urge Aid for Starving German Colonies Not to Be Returned

Senators Borah La Follette Norris and Kenyon urged immediate relief for starving poor amid rising living costs. They pressed for food distributions with federal funding and warned that investigations alone cannot halt suffering. London reports confirm no return of Germanys colonies to Germany, with Japan Britain and Australia backing the stance.

Germany Japan Australia Borah la Follette Norris Kenyon Senate Congress London Associated Press Motono New Zealand Massey Africa Asia Pacific Asquith Lloyd George

Food shortage debate spurs proposed government food plan

Senators discuss a large city aid plan to curb food prices by creating government commissions to buy and sell staples, slicing middlemen profits. A $400,000 appropriation for a trade commission probe faces House opposition, with embargo proposals floated as alternative. Justice Department probes possible price manipulation ahead of imminent arrests.

Senate House Borah Trade Commission Borland Missouri Fitzgerald Fitzgreald Department of Justice Embergo

Lawmakers push food export ban and emergency aid

Bailey of Pennsylvania proposed a resolution to halt all food exports and other vital supplies. Direct appropriations were urged in both House and Senate. Meyer London of New York introduced a $5,000,000 measure for the Federal Food Emergency Commission to distribute food to the poor. London argued Congress should not adjourn without action and cited bread riots as urgent proof of need.

Anthems Spark Fight at Healey's Restaurant in New York

Two men failed to rise for The Star Spangled Banner at Healey's tonight sparking a scuffle. Tables overturned and women screamed as William Purtell and Bertram Traverman clashed with others. Police detained revelers at West Sixty Eighth Street station and Traverman pressed assault charges.

New York Healey’s William Purtell Bertram Travnerman Hosen Mr. Purtell Mr. Traverman Mr. Rosen Traverman

Yarrowdale Men Freed Report From Berlin

Paris reports that crews of merchant ships aboard the British steamer Yarrowdale have been released by Germany. American sailors, though possibly treated as prisoners, were freed as an exceptional measure after ships were seized and crews interned prior to official confirmation that German ships in American ports had not been seized.

Paris Geneva Havas Wolff Bureau Berlin Germany Yarrowdale United States

Passengers Safe From War Zone as Five Ships Stand At Philadelphia Port

New York reports indicate all American Line passenger ships are believed to be safely away from the European war zone. The Philadelphia St Louis St Paul New York and Kroonland are tied up at Philadelphia, with Finland expected Sunday or Monday. Crew members from ships sunk by submarines recount torpedoing near Scilly and off the British coast, while a Beaumont Tex sailor recalls Belford’s sinking and rescue. Two freighters sailed for Europe, and Newport News sent the Turcoman with cattle and mules.

New York Finland Philadelphia St. Loui St. Paul Kroonland Liverpool Scilly Islands Erwin L. Fisher Lyra Frank Benjaman Beaumont Tex United States Navy Belford San Francisco Falmouth Benjaman Communipan Pearl Shell Beukelsdyk Rotterdam Tonawanda Salina Bordeaux

Cuban Armies Line Up for Encounter Near Camaguey

News from Habana reports government troops under Generals Consuegra Iglesias and Pujol concentrate in Camaguey as Cuban forces prepare for a possible battle with rebels led by former President Gomez. Estimates of Gomez’s strength range from 1,500 to 5,000, with minor skirmishes and captures reported. American gunboat Petrel intervened to secure Diaz Qumba and guards aboard the Enrique Villuendas. Chargers of sedition and rebellion have been filed against Gen Ernesto Robert amid mass arrests.

Habana Republic Gomez Petrel Santiago Rigo Berto Fernandez Francisco Diaz Quibua Enrique Villuendas Ernesto Robert National Police

British Lose New Trench Near Armentiers Clash

Berlin reports a sharp British assault on German lines near Armentiers. British troops penetrated the German position but were driven out, leaving about 200 killed and 89 prisoners. London says raids east of Vermelles and south of Neuve Chapelle were repulsed with enemy casualties and prisoners taken. Artillery activity continued on both sides, notably north of the Somme and south of Ypres. Conferees settle Porto Rican citizenship bill, upholding Senate provisions.

Berlin Sayville Armentiers London War Office Vermelles Neuve Chapelle

Antisaloon League Boycott Ties Referendum Debate

The rules committee fights over the day bill as Charles Colum­bus cites a boycott threat by the Antisaloon League against merchants backing the prohibition referendum. Andrew Wilson says three patrons would no longer support a merchant who aided the referendum. Representative Lloyd notes the league president’s blunder. Wilson responds.

Charles J Columbus District Referendum Association Retail Merchants’ Association Antisaloon League Andrew Willson Wilson Lloyd

Friedlander Bros Offer Free Seats With Low Priced Trousers

In an inauguration special Friedlander Bros at 428 Ninth street promotes bargain trousers with seats offered free. Prices range from 96 cents per leg for 3 dollar trousers to 1.99 per leg for 6.50 trousers, claiming significant savings for hundreds of men and easy fabric matching across sizes. A separate item notes a letter not intended as boycott threat and mentions composer T Lawrence Herbert, who died in Los Angeles en route to hospital. best known for Casey Jones.

Friedlander Bros Ninth Street Friedlander Broa Aizes Ady Casey Jones Los Angeles T. Lawrence Herbert

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