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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
17
An OCR read yields scattered street names and numbers for The Washington Post offices, listing Fenneylvania Avenue and Pear Fourteenth Street with stray digits. no clear event or story context is present.
The condition of the United States Treasury yesterday was not balance in general fund. Total receipts 2 680 691 Total payments 2 574 191 The deficit this fiscal year is 6 405 854 against a deficit of 68 461 093 last year exclusive of Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
A historical editorial argues that the United States must act to protect American life and property along the Mexican border. It cites past actions under Evarts and Secretary of War orders, urging military intervention if Mexican authorities fail to suppress raids by marauding bands from across the border.
In a stark call to action, the writer argues for sending American forces into Mexico to shield Americans and other foreigners from massacres, support the de facto government, and prevent further bloodshed that could trigger broader war. Protection, not vengeance, is urged as the first duty of government.
A fragmentary critique argues detention of Mrs Eymelipe Pankhupstyldnd as an undesirable alien could backfire. It suggests anti propaganda may boost her cause, while Bilin Island authorities weigh limits on her temporary stay and the wider martyr narrative.
The Supreme Court voided the lower court ruling without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of another suit by the government against twelve steamship operators based in the United States with British, German, Dutch and Russian lines. The case centered on rate fixing and market exclusion claims under the Sherman Act, questioning whether wartime conditions justified maintaining the challenge.
The text argues that rising competition and energetic rivals invite government scrutiny. Natural conditions could aid regulation, and if a single corporation fixed high prices another would arise to offer lower prices. It stresses that unless monopolies are overcome, natural resources and discovery drive development more than individual initiative, risking permanent monopolies.
The article notes rising business output across the United States with new mills and factories, higher wages, and December 1915 building value up 650 percent from 1914. It highlights a $60 million early 1916 trade surplus, coal exports doubling from 1914, and urges a government-controlled merchant marine to boost U.S. exports amid strained shipping. It warns Europe’s farm shortages push reliance on the United States and Argentina, predicting heavy farm demand in late 1916 and urging expansive cultivation.
An American Mrs. Henry Cecil Beaumont dies at the Metropole Hotel in Brighton from heart disease caused by fatigue after caring for her severely wounded husband, Capt. Henry Cecil Beaumont of the Scots Greys. The narrative traces aristocratic European lineages and notes connections to the Beaumont and Brancaccio families, with references to titles dating back to the 13th century and European royal alliances.
The Santa Fe overland passenger No. 9 was derailed near Pomona by a broken axle on the tender. Five cars left the tracks, the tender overturned, and the engine dragged 200 feet. Two passengers were slightly injured. An old baggage car splintered while express egg and milk cars spilled dairy products, a curious sight of scrambled eggs and kindling.
From the Tandon Chroniqle a description details extreme methods used to steady Napoleon on horseback. Horses were trained to endure torture and fear including blows, crackers, and shocks while still galloping. The piece notes the emperor’s favorite pace was a full gallop and cites a St Louis Republic quip about teaching.
The Senate adjourned at 4 pm and will meet at noon tomorrow. Senate committees prepared to consider Fletcher nomination as Ambassador to Mexico. Wage and Means held hearings on a dye stuffs tax bill to foster an American dye industry. The mineral land act affecting 700 million acres moved to the Senate. Midshipmen expansion urged for Annapolis. A War Department road survey from St. Louis to Olympia was introduced. Ferris site stock raising homesteads debated for 17 states. Cox introduced an inquiry into a Yucatan twine trust and US agencies. Education committees pressed for federal moving picture censorship measures.
An article from the Philadelphia North American traces the leech’s historic role in medicine and first aid. It describes the leech’s anatomy, including its cuplike suckers and toothed jaws, its feeding behavior, and its seasonal habits.
A Baltimore Sun piece surveys gratitude to a partner, asking whether actions and words truly honor a woman’s years of care. It questions whether a man offers enough daily support, love, and encouragement to make her life brighter.
From Georgetown Ey exchange. James W Palmer shipped fat hogs to Cincinnati. After unloading eight hogs were found dead and a large copperhead snake lay on the floor. The snake was in old bedding Palmer kept, fresh bedding added without removal. The reptile likely stirred from hiding and killed eight hogs before the snake was killed.
Carrington A. Phelps, writer selling wood by measure to natives, in North Colebrook captured a 156 pound deer in his arms after a dawn chase by dogs. The animal was exhausted by a brook crossing. Mrs. Phelps objected to reloading the animal as she said the deer cared for him as a pet.
A historical reprise of President Andrew Jacksons 1833 Nullification Message to Congress. The piece recounts South Carolinas 1832 tariff protest, Calhouns firmness, Clay’s peace bill, and Jacksons cautious stance. It notes the distinction between nullification and secession and cites related political tensions of the era.
Detrat dispatch from Cincinnati Enquirer describes George Bristow who eloped from Bethlehem Pennsylvania with Mrs Mary Miller as she testifies. Bristow, in the prisoner’s dock, watches her speak then stare at him as Judge Stein orders his removal. Miller explains how she and her husband’s savings, $800, were taken and fled to Detroit. Bristow is sentenced to 90 days in the house of correction.
A New York World item describes the Huginess Men’s Association of Flushing launching a second pay-up campaign February 1 to collect back debts. About $2,000,000 is said owed to local tradesmen as a circular invites all to settle and earn a lapel button, with Leaside ton and Far Rockaway watching for similar efforts. The note recalls a prior failed campaign and mentions reactions from Kansas City and Long Island communities.
A playful exchange centers on pronoun usage and perception of strength. The dialogue features She asserting bluntly about a head and intellect, while He challenges with a response about penetration, revealing social dynamic and gendered banter through terse remarks.
In Willard Hotel chatter, Harry Hawes says St Louis lands the Democratic national convention, boosting odds for Champ Clark to run for Missouri governor and President Wilson’s renomination. He reports no hotel price gouging and predicts a Democratic victory in 1918, with Taft on the Supreme Court bench as a possible bipartisan upgrade.
Electrician L L McQuade of Kansas City forgets his wife's maiden name. He spent three days in Springfield looking for the home of his wife's foster mother where the couple and their child are visiting. He recalled only that she used the name Ruby and hopes the wedding certificate reveals the family name.
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