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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
5
Senate leaders pressed for an extra session to push major appropriation bills amid fears over Grayson case and nominees. Executive session drags as Republicans weigh strategy, with debate over war funding and renewal of measures guiding potential presidential calls.
The Senate approved a flood control measure directing about 50 million dollars for projects on the Mississippi and Sacramento. The plan places Mississippi work under the Mississippi River Commission and Sacramento work under the California commission, with amendments debated but rejected. Congress appears close to adopting a Newlands plan emphasizing federal coordination. In New York, the steamship Villance failed to sail due to a crew strike over bonuses, with deckhands seeking 75 percent and engine room staff demanding 100 percent wage increases.
Chicago report says Mary B Hoy and her daughter Elizabeth were thought lost when the steamer Laconia was torpedoed. Mrs Hoy, wife of Dr Albert Hoy, and her son Austin in London. The Hoy family had American citizenship and previously lived in Washington DC with reported addresses in 1912 and 1913.
The Laconia with 18 150 gross tons and 72 foot beam carried first and second cabin Brit ish and American passengers including Mr Boston and Mr Robinson. The ship was torpedoed near the submarine zone. survivors or losses beyond the listed names remain unclear. Notables include Sewell H Gregory of Morgan Crucible and Thomas W Mathews, Winchester apple broker, connected to British fruit interests. The Rev Joseph F Warring, former assistant pastor in Baltimore, was also a passenger bound for Liverpool to visit a sister nun.
Queenstown reports the steamer Erilegs has been sunk with fourteen survivors landed. London reports the British steamers Iser and Bergier have crews landed. Paris notes a list of vessels sunk February 5-26 including Maria Adriana, Vigdsa, Kleber, and Almiera with their tonnages.
Snerman and Whipple of Boston will receive 15000 for their work and resistants on counsel to the House rules committee in the peace note leak inquiry. The fee was unanimously approved yesterday by the committee. Some members including Chairman Henry thought the fee too small, but Whipple said he viewed his work as a public service. Total inquiry cost would not exceed 750000.
In Washington the wet and dry committees spar over the Sheppard bill. District panel amends to delay action while a rules maneuver seeks to secure a vote. Gompers protests federal prohibition in the District, calling it an iniquitous attack on worker freedom.
The Republican committee of 27 laid plans to present a solid front at the opening of the next Congress session. They seek 215 Republican representatives ready to rush to Washington on telegraphic summons. Madden heads a five member committee to report on selecting committees, pleasing Progressive Republicans seeking changes. A probe of seat contests is assigned to Moore Indiana, Anderson Minnesota, and Woods Iowa. Another meeting is set for Thursday.
Berlin dispatch reports 4 998 500 tons of allied and neutral shipping destroyed or condemned as prizes by central powers since January 1917. January saw 170 hostile ships totaling 336 060 tons sunk. British ships counted at 245 500 tons, with 58 neutral vessels totaling 103 500 tons sunk for contraband. Cumulative losses reach 4 57 500 grose tons hostile shipping destroyed, including 8 914 500 tons British. Also 459 neutral vessels totaling 41 000 tons sunk or condemned. Plus news of a Philadelphia South America steam line by Luckenbach. first ship Pleiades to sail for Buenos Aires around March 5.
Readable excerpts from senators and representatives on the presidents request for full authority to handle the submarine crisis. Opinions range from support for armed ships and flexible powers to cautions about surrendering Congresss constitutional role and risking an extra session.
In the House yesterday Representative Mann denounced President Wilson for barring Indiana Representative Wood from a White House reception. Mann argued invitations are official, taxpayer funded, and that the President’s actions undermine dignity, while others urged restraint and noted invitations are not official duties.
Senate bill proposes a $6,000,000 relief fund to aid food and cloth shortages in New York and other dense centers, with the President empowered to investigate price rises and antitrust violations while creating a national food marketing system. District officials in Washington form a three member committee to assess conditions and act. Charitable groups warn of rising suffering and may seek funds if prices persist. Local grocery list and prices follow.
Chairman Owen leads a plan to revise Senate rules during the coming special session. He backs a modified cloture with GOP progressives, while conservative Democrats join Republicans against it. A protracted debate could stall business as senators weigh limits on unlimited debate and long-standing rules.
Advertisement touts a single remedy labeled Bromo Quinine to cure a cold in one day. Claims promise a genuine full-name formula and lists a signature by BE. Grove. Product priced 25 cents.
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