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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
9
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National Society debate opens on constructive patriotism and preparedness with prominent leaders outlining how Americans should contribute. Delegates address military reorganization, world politics, education, and civic duty to strengthen the nation while avoiding rash intervention.
South American and Central American traders say U S exporters hinder growth by insisting on cash on delivery. They note American firms lack trust due to distance and unknown customers, urging banks in the region to assess buyer creditworthiness for better commerce.
The text argues that American and European business terms shape trade with Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. It notes American banks and branches reduce handicaps, urging liberal terms to expand U.S. presence and outpace European competition in South American markets.
The Senate is poised to pass a pay raise for the lowest paid federal employees. Supporters urge keeping the proviso, while opponents push to maintain the current half century old schedule. They argue the move is just, not Treasury burdensome, aligning with Democratic aims to ease tax burdens on the poor. Government workers, underpaid and unorganized, perform capable, trained, and stable service, deserving remuneration consistent with their duties. The action is presented as a simple justice and correction of past neglect rather than an extravagant departure.
The article argues Americans support forest preservation but critiques the American Forestry Association for alarmist appeals. It cites pine blister disease and imported pests as threats while noting literary authority Will Irwin described Verdun and forest wreckage. It warns zeal may overemphasize minor elements of a larger crisis.
The United States faces higher final New York subway costs surpassing 20 million beyond initial estimates. War price pressures push labor and materials up, lifting city and transit company totals to over 350.6 million. The nation conducts a $50 million railroad valuation, unsure of future accuracy amid rising costs. The changes stress the valuation process and underline uncertainty in reproduction costs.
The article notes rising bids for warship construction require new estimates. Whether built in private yards or navy yards, the more expensive process will raise overall costs.
Representative Adamson frames an eight hour bill to restrict railroad workers to eight hours daily. He cites infeasibility and massive capital costs for terminals, possible bankruptcies, and service disruption. He notes railroads, workers, and public show no demand and asks why Congress cannot empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate hours.
A critical view of postwar immigration and cheap labor. The piece argues European nations will undercut American markets, questions the literacy test, and suggests tariffs to curb imported cheap labor. It cites various political figures and policy debates, noting concerns about labor shortages and the distribution of power in global trade.
The new Duke of Atholl, a tall brigadier and former Long Edward MP, inherits Blair Atholl and Dunkeld cathedrals, a 1600 strong armed guard, and ancient prerogatives. His lineage includes the Wolf of Badenoch and Murray clan traditions, with white roses kept for royal visits and a Sudan trophy atop Blair Atholl. He wed Sir James Ramsay’s daughter, a noted writer and musician.
Barkford Tiapateh reports from Indiigapolis News Henry Ulmant claims a goose lineage in Spencer county while the bird allegedly produced eyes for its owner for seventeen years and retired two years ago. A wife’s hypocrisy tale from Fort Worth Star Telegram contrasts a daughter’s fears with a neighbor’s view on washing in the bathtub as Morabova contemplates home departure for freedom and bread.
Debates over the Cumming resolution on peace measures move to the calendar. Confirmations: William Phillips named Assistant Secretary of State and Breckinridge Long as Third Assistant Secretary of State. Interstate commerce panel declines to back a plan banning at ms and lockouts pending investigation. Various committees advance or discuss bills, hearings, and amendments, with adjournment at 6 25 pm.
An anecdote recounts Bismarck sharing his last cigar with a wounded dragoon at Koeniggratz and the irony of tasting victory a moment later. A Detroit News blurb notes Polybus Theodoreoumountorgestopoulos, a Kalamazoo restaurant waiter, as Michigan’s longest name in the city directory.
George Edward Pickett, noted Confederate general, was born January 25, 1825 in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated West Point in 1846 and served in the Mexican War earning brevet promotions. Pickett joined the Confederate army in 1861, rose to major general, and became famous for the charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863, after which he held commands in North Carolina and Virginia before dying July 30, 1878 in Norfolk.
Theodore Roosevelt describes tropical forest life with dense trees reaching for sun, immense buttressed giants, tangled vines, and a cool, hushed understory like a vast cathedral. The narrator notes vines choking limbs, towering mora and greenheart trees, and the perpetual shade beneath interwoven leaves.
A Danbury Riverside Promenade gardener in Kingston near Thames unearthed watches bracelets and rings buried just beneath soil near a public footpath. Police recovered the jewelry identified as property from a jewelers burglary valued at about 169 pounds, with detectives continuing the case.
Edith Taliaferro performed at Cohan Harris Theater while her mother Anna Taliaferro Abeli died hours earlier. Mrs Abeli leaves husband and daughters Edith and Mabel. The article notes the actress hid her grief during the performance.
The text contrasts vague Allied aims with a blunt German claim. Herr Hamburg-Amerika Ballin describes a direct Berlin to Bagdad rail plan. The fragment references a Bavarian or German project and mentions an American reaction to insinuations.
William Andrews Clark former U S senator from Montana and mining magnate spoke at the Willard Hotel predicting no major business downturn after the European conflict. He projected continued wartime production and a gradual price decline, urged preparedness, and praised U S industry while noting Montana’s resources and growth potential including Billings railway prospects and natural wealth.
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