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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1917

Page

12

Americans Begin Large Scale Return From Mexico

The War Department ordered withdrawal of Pershing’s expedition from northern Mexico. By week’s end the entire force may recross into the United States. Gen Funston to set start time. most troops already marching toward the border. Washington signals firm stance on protecting American rights while Carranza’s internal troubles unfold.

Carranza L. & Territory Mexico War Department United States Funston Hank Nos Tirertion Howesver Amercan Villa Ani Wea Iren Tunston Westen Gen Pershing Pershing Coloma Liublan Gren Pershing Colonia Dublan Villa Obregon Murguia Ruby Ariz Pershin

Wilsons Labors and Diet Compared With Policeman Needs

Debate in official circles over the relative food needs of the President and a police officer. Dietician Mrs. Eula McClary cites the President consuming 3000 calories on diet day, while police may trial two meals a day. Police Superintendent Pullman supports the idea as volunteer diners prepare to test the plan.

United States Eula McClary White House Washington Pullman McClary

Man Outrages Old Pop Parker Has Arm Amputated Without Ether

Special to Mae Washington Post describes 69 year old Old Pop Parker in Orange New Jersey who refused anesthesia for a stomach incision. He calmly conversed with doctors and nurses as surgeons amputated his right arm after recounting how it was severed by a locomotive.

Mae Washington Post New York Pop’ Parker Thomas A. Edison Orange Ha 1A Charlies W Banks George Bangert St Marys Hospital Orange NJ Mr. Parker Parker The

Famous Gambler Dead in Post-Graduate Hospital

El ton Warr known worldwide as Chicago Dink Davis dies today in Philadelphia after a career running roulette wheels across Chicago New York and London. Once a glittering figure in gambling circles he retired two years ago due to ill health and was famed for never saying no to a friend in need.

New York Elton Warr Chicago

Crown Prince Promoted to General of Infantry

London dispatch reports the German Crown Prince Frederick William promoted to general of infantry. He was a lieutenant general commanding an army group including the Verdun sector on the French front, as relayed by Reuters from Amsterdam.

London Berlin Reuter Amsterdam Crown Prince Frederick William Verdun

Mozzer's Appointment Sparks Salary Rise After Office Abolishment

In Denver on January 27, the legislature abolished the fourth assistant attorney general post, then selected Clara Ruth Mozzer as third assistant with a $300 yearly pay increase. The existing third assistant resigned to take another post, and Mozzer was slated to fill his vacancy amid strong women's group backing. In Paris the same day, a Bourges Paris express collided with a freight train at Chateauneuf, killing eighteen and injuring fifty.

Denver Colo Mias Clara Ruth Mozzer Miss Mozzor

Plea For District Workers By Hurley

Hurley argued that Congress cut District employees wages 20 percent when taking control 43 years ago and urged a fair living wage. He proposed a 10 percent raise for those earning 1200 to 1809 dollars and 20 percent for under 1200, totaling 303,332 dollars, noting a surplus from recent revenues could fund the increase.

Hurley Congress

Higher Pay for D C Employes Urged by Business Men

Prominent business leaders civic figures and local groups push for higher wages for District government and federal workers. They argue DC clerks earn less than federal counterparts, citing district surplus funds and the need to raise pay to ease cost of living and retain capable staff. Summit calls for equal status with federal employees and wider coverage of district workers in any wage increase.

Congress A. Leftwich Sinclair Washington Chamber of Commerce Senate E C. Brandenburg Board of Trade Civi Service

Republicans Link House Leadership to National Direction

The text argues that Republican power rests with House leadership, the Mouse Republicans, and that major party legislation and platform planks hinge on House actions. It contends the country’s attention is on the House where control is finely balanced and future policy should be defined by House Republicans without vacillation.

Sydney Anderson Progressive Republican Minnesota Anderson Wiliam Greene Massachusetts Congress House Thomas D Schall Progres Aive Mr Schall Schall Foith Republican Lenrcot Lenroot

Vote Selling Plea Upsets Federal Indictments In Ohio

Twenty seven men pleaded guilty in Cincinnati to vote selling as part of a federal grand jury probe into last election frauds. Six indicted on the same charge pleaded not guilty, with 24 whose sentences were deferred sent to Dayton jail. Three other indicted men were arrested and released on bond. Of 99 indicted, 53 have appeared in court. Nearly all confessing voters said they sold their ballot for a dollar.

Cincinnati Ohio Federal Grand Jury United States District Court Howard Hollister Dayton Grand

Prison Called a Hele Hole by Officials in New Jersey

Trenton January 27 a state commission named by Governor Edge toured the State prison. Governor Edge called Shop No 6 a tuberculosis generator while Principal Keeper Richard P Hughes described the place as a hell hole. Convicts in dungeons testified to wrist chains and stopping positions. There are 16 female prisoners, and the governor questioned keeping them when a state women's reformatory exists at Clinton. In Berne Swiss, January 7 7 it was announced the German frontier stays closed to Swiss exports through January 388 with fresh vegetables allowed.

Trenton N. J Statehouse Gov Edge Hdge Richard P. Hughes Berne Switzerland

Rail unions push rights view on Adamson eight hour law

W G Lee head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen told the Philadelphia audience that railway workers must consider their own welfare first even if public inconvenience results. The event also included Frank Trumbull and Elisha Lee who urged representation of the public interest in any nationwide adjustment of wages and hours following Congress passage of the act.

W. G. Lee Brotherhood Academy of Political and Social Science Philadelphia Adamson American Academy of Political and Social Science Congress United States Supreme Court Willam Adamson House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Frank Trumbull Elisha Lee New York W. Lee Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Warren S Stone Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bainbridge Colby Trumbull W G Lee

Cuban cabinet aide resigns seeking rest

Cristobal de la Guardia, secretary of justice in the Cuban cabinet, has submitted his resignation to President Menocal. He states the move has no political significance and that he needs a rest.

Secretary of Justice Habana Cristobal de la Guardia Menocal

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