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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
9
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The piece lauds Admiral George Dewey as a model patriot and hero, noting his health, lifelong service, and role in Manila Bay. It compares him to Drake Nelson and Farragut, praises his prudence in war, and traces honors from his victory to his lasting legacy in the U S Navy and national memory.
Legislative progress shows Adamsom measure in the House and Shields measure in the Senate. Conferees fail to reconcile over taxing horsepower produced. A compromise excise tax on all water power development is proposed to fund revenue needs and spur development amid waste existing power. Secretary Lane outlines the arguments for the plan.
The statement argues that water power on public lands cannot be developed under current law due to unstable revocable permits. Engineers promoters financiers and consumers fear risk and lack of guaranteed supply. Many permits have stalled projects, and Congress must act to avoid hampering national prosperity.
German foreign minister Zimmermann argues the Allies’ reply to Wilson precludes outlining Germanys aims. He says Germany seeks peace but only on its terms, fears revealing defeat, and expects secret exchanges or neutral mediation. The piece notes Germanys reluctance for a neutral conference and upcoming Allied commander talks in London after Rome premiers.
The article discusses Puerto Rico residents lacking citizenship under current law and the Foraker act of 1900. It notes the Jones Shafroth bill in the Senate to grant U S citizenship, reflecting years of debate between independence supporters and those seeking U S status. Senator Shafroth emphasizes the bill’s aim to resolve long standing questions about Puerto Rican citizenship.
The measure proposes United States citizenship for all Porto Rico residents unless they opt out. It reflects shifting political sentiment on the island and aims to grant the same rights as those in organized territories, allowing individuals to remain Porto Rican citizens if they file a declaration.
A review contrasts New Jersey and California prison systems. New Jersey faces shameful reports of brutality and unrestrained power over inmates. California, described by Gov. Johnson, emphasizes discipline and reform with low recidivism under parole.
A memorial notice recalls Vice Admiral Sir George Warrender who served in China and at Tientsin with allied forces during the Boxer troubles. It notes his near 60 years, potential rise to Admiral of the Fleet, marriage to Lady Maud Shaftesbury, and his wartime postings and royal favor. It also mentions aviation officer Vicomte de St Pern killed in combat near his twenty first birthday and details about his French noble lineage.
A New York Sun writer asserts Adamson of Georgia is famed not for his eight hour work but for the coffee he brews in his private office by the Congressional Library. The scene features a tin pot, a drinking glass, sugar and cream served by a white haired older man as the defining habit.
A golfer boasts of an eighty five score to a casual club member who reveals he is the handicap committee new member. The listener then exposes himself as the biggest liar in the world, exposing the vanity and deceit in bragging about scores.
Legislative appropriation bill taken up but pay provisions for government clerks not reached. Various nominations and amendments debated. interstate commerce panel eyed compulsory railroad dispute probes but rejected strike ban. Navy and Indian affairs panels reported and discussed defense and library funding. Adjourned at 5:15 PM.
Wilsen W Brown, engineer of the Andrews Raiders, died at 79. The Toledo Blade recalls the 1862 raid on the Western and Atlantic Railroad at Big Shanty, Georgia, when 22 men led by Capt James J. Andrews captured the locomotive General to disrupt Confederate supply lines. Only two survivors remain and all Raiders were honored by Congress.
A condensed tribute notes Benjamin Franklin born January 17, 1706 in Boston. It highlights his printing career, leadership of American journalism, firsts in publishing and literature, and his role in promoting printing, education, science, and libraries in colonial America.
Members of the American Ambulance in Colfiere Weekly were cited in the orders of the day of the French army for calm intrepidity amid perilous conditions. The report praises the grit of US volunteers who battled through shrapnel to rescue the wounded, noting their dauntless devotion and danger in the field. It quotes Charles Henry Serrigo and reflects on the broader message of vitality and posterity from Irving Fisher's views.
Col T W Rucker of Athens newly elected to Congress reflects on his term, Washington life, and postwar unity while recalling 1869 1870 reporting days. Texas and Mexico frontier trade, naval expansion, and American merchant fleets are discussed by captains and lawyers.
A fractured excerpt from a newspaper page mentions a cider described as the glory of summer afternoons. The text blends garbled phrases with references to cider, apples, and April mornings, suggesting a poetic or metaphorical treatment rather than a clear news item.
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