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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
5
The notice lists Washington Post subscriptions with rates for daily and Sunday editions by carrier and mail. It names payment methods, advance requirements, and the publisher Howard B. Mlfan as president. Includes foreign advertising reps and U S addresses.
United States foreign policy notes condemn the German Turkish alliance as barbarous and aggressive. It argues expulsion of Turkey from Europe is needed, warns of Turkish conquests, and asserts peace requires breaking the alliance and driving the Turk from Europe.
The War Department is offered about 2,000 acres of Thomas F Ryan's 19,000-acre Virginia estate for a cavalry remount station. The proposal aligns with voluntary mobilization by civil engineers conducting national census of military resources and other private patriotic efforts. The offer, valued over $200,000, has been delayed by red tape despite no payment to participants.
The law forbids granting land to the United States freely. Congress can simply authorize acceptance of the gift or set a nominal price. Citizens’ desire to serve the government should not be hindered by technical obstacles.
The Navy awarded a shells contract to a British firm after a faster lower bid, prompting questions on American efficiency. Shipyards cite labor, costs, and orders, but provide little proof of cheaper or quicker government work. Secretary Daniels asks Congress for 12 million to equip yards, while government builds armor plates and shells abroad, underscoring the case for government ownership and operation.
A federal court opinion signals the Mann Act may be misused for blackmail and urges Congress to amend the law. The Supreme Court asserts there is no ambiguity in the statute and invites legislative correction, arguing the executive should not overstep its proper role. The piece stresses legislative prudence and proper function of each branch.
A Salem New Jersey mayor received a communication from Ivan G McDaniel, manager of Salem Oregon Commercial Club, praising booster zeal and proposing enterprise for the home town. The note begins with Honored Sir and hints at strong measures to advance local business and pride.
A modern advertising push by Oregon’s Salem prompts mock concern in Salem New Jersey over a name change. Mayor Grier questions Ivan G McDaniel’s letter claiming multiple Salems, while the piece argues advertising helps towns and cautions against unseemly strife. The column muses on the ancient meaning of Salem and the ubiquitous McDaniels.
The commission urges maintaining all existing navy yards and adding submarine bases and coast aeronautical surveys. Centralization is impractical due to long coastlines. abolishing yards risks wartime disaster. Development, not elimination, is advised, with specialization across yards and a potential $1 billion reorganization beyond reach.
Lloyd George appoints a woman to the post of private secretary at 10 Downing Street, a move seen as startling and precedent disrupting. The appointee, Miss Stevenson of London, born to a Scottish father and French mother, has worked with him through roles from chancellor to prime minister, earning about 4000 dollars yearly. Her career reflects the esteem and influence of the private secretary in British government.
The Youths Companion notes the highest price paid recently for a postage stamp. A 1851 Hawaiian missionary stamp sold for 670 dollars at a New York auction. The early missionaries from New England to Hawaii would hardly have imagined such prices exceeding their salaries.
President Wilson urged conferees Bankhead and Shields to unite on a water power bill in line with his conservation program. Daylong debate on the legislative appropriation bill continued, with no pay raise for government clerks reached. Committees heard calls to restore items cut from the children’s bureau while Democratic and Republican members pressed various nominations and amendments.
From the London Chronicle King Constantines memories of Larissa haunt his pride as Turks advance. On April 24 1897 the staff of the crown prince seized an early train forcing civilians off and placing horse boxers for the prince and his staff. Critics wondered why Constantina did not ride for safety across the countryside while attempting to steady his army. A second note cites the Brooklyn Eagle asking readers about blotters with ads on backs and notes blotter scarcity due to higher costs and reduced paper production.
H O W. Peet editor of the Ploughshare and a London Globe editor and English Quaker was court mar tialed at Hounslow barracks for refusing to obey his superior officer. He has received a sentence of fifty days hard labor.
Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre, patronized by Napoleon, wrote Paul and Virginia. Born Havre 1727, died Bragay 1814. His life spanned travels from Rouen to Russia and Paris. The tale set in Mauritius follows Paul and Virginia, lovers torn by class and fate, ending with Virginia’s death and Paul’s grief.
A guide suggests detailing your car for police identification if stolen. It recommends listing maker, model, color, license, serials, body features, tires, axles, battery, radiator, steering, transmission, and starter numbers plus distinctive marks or features to distinguish your vehicle.
Londoners crave illumination as lights return, with one barber shop anecdote near the Strand showing optimism. A barber of the Strand area notes people will soon enjoy bright streets, while a customer quips that peace may come too late for children to see the lights.
In Washington, Dr Andrew J Barchfeld, a Pittsburgh politician, claims a 7 vote plurality in a contested West District election after the court certified his Democratic opponent J Guy Campbell as winner by 46 votes. He predicts next Congress control for Republicans and vows to pursue victory in the Supreme Court contest.
James Holden of Portland warns that GOP progressives could dominate the party and hinder progress. He notes three Liebt Poota in Wear-Oregon Iowa and South Dakota and praises John T Adams for strong campaign help in Iowa. He argues the West and Northwest must be encouraged and supported by recognizing workers, hoping Adams as vice chairman boosts the party.
The piece relays how to secure passports amid wartime hurdles. It quotes HJ Smith of New York noting the Russian system and border checks as severe, with foreigners facing long detentions and intrusive questions. It discusses passport use for identification in banks, post offices, and notaries to ease travel.
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