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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

7

25 Cent President Menu and Navy Shipbuilding Talks

A 25 cent daily menu sample for President Wilson is released by Miss Ula McClare of New York, detailing breakfast oatmeal and coffee lunch salmon croquettes and tea, dinner and supper items, while Navy and Bethlehem Steel discuss delaying plant work and shifting contracts to private bidders if terms satisfy officials.

Tar Har McLen Berthlehem ‘Steel Tose Daniels Navy Tr Savb Westington Ottergagerant Sec Teanels Sgir Flestring Conpe Ton Bethlehem Steel Wilson Missula McClare New York Miss McCrary E. Fiske Sherman Columbia, University, and Mary Rose

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablets

Cure a cold in one day with laxative bromqueine tablets. Stop cough and headache, work off the cold. Druggists refund money if it fails. F W Grove's signature on each box. Price 25 cents.

W Grove

Remarkable sale at 123 Ninth Street promises vast fashion value

Crowds flock to a sensational clothing sale featuring serge woolen and paney mixtures, trousers, overcoats and suits. Prices advertised from $1.98 to $12.35 with bold claims of quality fabrics and up to date styles. Casual wear and formal garments touted as offering exceptional value amid eager shoppers.

Tameagus Pries New & Be New York Cassieres Chevioys Wbaver Freidlander Ninth Street Food Service

Federal Officials Call On Housewives To Help Dignify Labors of Domestics

Announcement by the Department of Labor employment service asks housewives nationwide to aid in dignifying and standardizing household work. Migration Commissioner Caminetti says input from women clubs and housewives will shape a fixed system before rollout, opening work to thousands who have not pursued domestic duties.

Department of Labor Aminetti Sar Caminetti

Chaos Drives Senate to Push Date for Prohibition Hearing

Chaos in the senate as a quorum crisis and absences stall the prohibition bill hearing. Key figures like Chairman Johnson II and Rep. Tomson clash over timing while discussions of a possible extra session loom amid stalled railroad and tax measures.

Weeting Johnson II Drys Lloyd

Death of W H Libby Director of NJ Company

The death of W H Libby was announced tonight. Libby served as director of the Standand 68% Company of New Jersey and led many foreign interests and work sets closely linked with John I Acch bold Litle, president of the campan.

Standard One Sen Kor Tan WOH Libby Standand New Jersey Libby Tohn I Acchbold Litle Campan

Passes Big Rivers Bill to Senate After House Approval

The Rivers and Harbors appropriation bill totaling 38 000 000 with 130 000 000 for new projects passed the House 221 to 131. It then goes to the Senate, with the President signaling support for existing project funding. A provision creating a cabinet and congressional commission to study river and harbor issues was struck down amid dispute. Nome harbor work was added as a major improvement.

House Congress Nome Alaska

Burns Found Guilty In Leak Case At Morgans War Contracts

New York January 26 William T Burns head of a private detective agency was found guilty for secretly entering the law office of Seymour and Seymour and copying private papers. He was hired by J P Morgan & Co to trace information on entente war supply contracts. The court ruled private detectives cannot enter a home or office to seize private correspondence and papers. Burns faced a $100 fine or six months on oath. His employer Martin Morgan & Co was acquitted of similar charges and accused Burns of seeking to publish the correspondence.

New York William T Burns Seymour & Seymour Burns J OP Morgan & Co Morgan Seymours Justees Court of Special Sessions Justin Collins America Furns Ralen Martin

U S Steel President Calls For Cooperation Against War Trade Fears

James A Tarrell of United States Steel at a banquet urges a cooperative foreign trade system to avoid commercial war while opposing any agreement that would foster hatred amid Europe’s conflict. He questions U S membership in an international peace league and stresses steadfastness in free trade principles.

Pittsburgh James A Tarrell United States Steel Corporation National Foreign Trade Council America Europe United States International League of Peace Earth Edward Hurley Caurman Federal Tirade Commissian John D Ryan Anaconda Copper Mining Company Toagtmaster J “W Powell Fare River Supbuilding Council H Robert Patchints Chig

Boy Dies At Friend's Coffin During Funeral

Michael Herron aged seven of Bordentown New Jersey dropped dead of apoplexy near his friend's coffin during funeral services at the friend's home in Philadelphia. The funeral was delayed briefly.

Philadelphia Michael Herron Bordentown

Passengers Rescued After Prince John Strikes Rock

Fifteen to twenty passengers aboard the steamship Prince John were rescued today by nearby steamers after the vessel struck a rock off Vancouver British Columbia. No further details on injuries or rescue timing are available.

Vancouver British Columbia Prince John

MEAT PACKERS CAPITULATE IN WEIGHT LAW DECISION

New York officials announce that large packing houses will no longer apply weight charges for cloth and twine used in meat packing. Commissioner Hartigan says eliminating these fabric and rope costs reduces prices by about 200000 over two years, benefiting customers statewide.

New York Joseph Oo Hartigan

David E. Finley Dies After Kidney Trouble

David E. Finley died this afternoon in a local hospital after entering on January 4 for kidney trouble. A longtime South Carolina congressman and attorney, Finley served in the state legislature from 1890 to 1896 and had been a member of Congress for twenty years. He was born near Trenton, Ark, and died at 12:30 PM following pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Sunday at his home in Yorkville, South Carolina.

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