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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
10
The Washington Post announces subscription rates by carrier and mail for Washington and Alexandria. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, with yearly, monthly, and weekly options and prepaid postages. Mail payment terms require advance payment and drafts or registered letters.
Fragmentary OCR shows a U S Treasury balance with figures like 730,786 and 84, 905, and a noted annual total near 126,975. It references canal and other actions, but text is garbled. The readable items suggest a government finance summary and ongoing projects without clear context or complete data.
The Rome War Council gathers top leaders to align on conduct in the Balkans and Eastern fronts. Italy Greece and Russia are discussed as allies seek closer cooperation while Turkey moves and Greece faces pressure to align. Powerful states aim to reorganize governments for a broader campaign.
The piece discusses Interstate Commerce Commission members who voted to permit higher rail freight rates and faced Senate opposition upon renomination. It questions whether Senate actions against such convictions set a harmful precedent for federal commissions and judges.
The text argues that judges and government commissions should vote their honest convictions without fear of impeachment or external pressure. Senators should not threaten reappointments to sway decisions, as such intimidation undermines public trust and independence.
Reports show soldiers returning from border duty in strong health and solid muscle after initial weight loss. Discipline and training forged real soldiers, suggesting border service yields substantial national value beyond its ostensible purpose. A shift toward preparedness favors short, periodic enlistments and annual encampments as a lasting asset.
In a New York Academy of Medicine meeting doctors largely oppose routine medical exams for healthy people, arguing care should focus on the ill and warning that overexamination fuels fear of disease. They stress treating the sick while leaving the well alone, noting insurance and cost concerns and urging sound judgment from physicians.
The Newlands inquiry favors extending the life of the joint railroad committee but argues for less aggressive witness grilling. Some committee members appeared to assume railroads were at fault, shaping the proceedings and potentially hindering constructive results.
The hearings aim to expose perceived railroad failings despite a 1 billion dollar net in the past year and upcoming capital needs of about 2.5 billion over five years. Proponents urge open testimony from railroad reps, employees, shippers, and state commissions without aggressive cross examination.
The British bid on 14 and 16 inch naval shells undercuts American Bethlehem Steel by large margins, claiming lower costs tied to peace, while Bethlehem officials say U S tests and specs drive higher costs. Schwab offers government cost investigations to set fair prices for munitions.
Lord Rosebery's son the Hon Nell Primrose, aged 34 and known in New York, is appointed parliamentary secretary to the treasury and chief whip for Lloyd George's administration. He must secure party loyalty, manage patronage, and oversee campaign funds while balancing honors and court social duties. His wife is Lady Victoria Stanley. they live with Lord Rosebery in Berkeley Square.
Milwaukee Sentinel reports marriage remains steady despite a three year old eugenics law. County records show 1915 and 1916 licenses rising from 1914 levels. Mrs. G A Hipke defends the law and suggests possible expansion to include women in pre nuptial examinations.
Executive session ended with a 5 o'clock vote on Winthrop M. Daniels’ nomination to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Secretaries urged language on Japanese immigration not to House conferees. Webb bill hearings on export trade were closed. A naval reserve bill was introduced. Various district and appropriations amendments were noted, adjournment at 4:55 PM or 5:10 PM.
A humorous dialogue suggests choosing an affordable gift for father, opting for a pair of socks over expensive items. The piece contrasts smart gifts with budget constraints in a light local editorial voice.
Edmund Burke, famed as a great British orator defending American colonies, was born in Dublin on January 7, 1720, and later became a key defender in Parliament. His early career included law study, writings, and service as secretary to Lord Rockingham, leading to his role as New York colony agent and pivotal speeches on American taxation and conciliation.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues neutrals rarely end wars. It notes Napoleonic, Seven Years’, Crimean, and Boer conflicts extended past neutral input, while Lincoln and Roosevelt had decisive peace impacts. Roosevelt’s Nobel Peace Prize cited for mediating Japanese American talks.
A vivid poem from the Cincinnati Enquirer depicts mud as all consuming on the Western Front. It contrasts trench life with relentless mud and ends with a travel of goods misattributions such as Scotch whisky from Pennsylvania and Turkish cigarettes from Virginia.
Leslie M. Shaw former Secretary of the Treasury has moved to Washington with his family while keeping a New York office. At the Willard he urged Republicans to unite and update their program or risk a new conservative party formed from the best of both major parties. He predicted the President seeks a third term and would be a leading protectionist, while urging continuous conferences to rebuild the party's foundation with capable workers.
Harry Seger a Chicago businessman urges that James A McAndrews be chosen postmaster if a people vote were held. He praises McAndrews as a popular Democrat with broad support, notes Campbell as incumbent Republican overextended, and argues Democrats should hold the post in a Democratic administration.
A Raleigh correspondent recalls renowned Indian chiefs Red Cloud Standing Elk and Hollow Horn Bear, noting their influence and the changing ways of the modern Indian. The piece contrasts past Sioux leaders with today’s adoption of white customs and language, and includes remarks on New York politics and Democratic support.
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