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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
6
Berlin reports scarce provisions with the empire relying on strict economy to endure until the next harvest. Officials warn that potato and grain stocks are reduced and urban food distribution is being stretched through municipal kitchens and uniform bread to extend supplies.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Baum Caldwell Curtis Locke Rittenhouse Swan son Moore Williams Weller Vogt and others giving dates January 1917, residence addresses and memorial details. The list notes deaths on January 28 to 30 in various locales with interment plans and family references.
In Buenos Aires editorialist Jorge Mitre warns that extending the Monroe Doctrine could erode its American character. In London Lord Robert Cecil urges Britain to maintain sea blockade without alienating neutrals while stressing nationality and governed consent as the basis for peace. In New York, Mrs. William K. Dick accounts show John Jacob Astor IV’s late son cost about $29,000 annually from 1912 to 1915 for maintenance and care, detailing toys, services, and home expenses tied to the Astor estate after the Titanic disaster.
Berlin faces a tightening food crisis as cattle turnips reduce milk by fifteen quarts and transport limits slow Romanian supplies. A standard mixed rye and wheat bread replaces uniform loaves, to maximize flour use, provoking discontent among upper and working classes. Winter worsens shortages as potato cellars stay closed and many affluent residents seek municipal food kitchens. American residents are noted among beneficiaries.
Baron von dem Bussche Tachkdenhausen, German embassy secretary, told the Associated Press that Britain's self proclaimed fairness in the war is false. He argued London seeks to destroy rivals and maintain global dominance, noting Britain's blacklist harms neutral firms and broadens war conduct beyond declared enemies. He cited coercive measures against neutral mails and showcases of English manipulation of international trade.
A group of suffragettes camped on Downing Street outside Premier Lloyd George’s residence demanding a deputation on woman suffrage. Weather worsened as they waited. they were invited inside and later informed the premier was not prepared to receive any delegation at this time. He said he would likely meet when the franchise issue is being addressed and communicated further.
Berlin reports renewed fighting in the River Aa sector with German gains as of January 30. Petrograd says Russians captured 1,158 Austro German officers and men, plus twelve machine guns and four trench mortars in Saturday’s Jacobeni battle near Romania. Western front reconnaissance and infantry fire continue.
French and German forces clashed as four fresh attacks were delivered on Hill 304 northwest of Verdun. The German assaults were repulsed with notable losses to the attackers, according to the latest war office statements.
London dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas will greet allied powers delegates in Petrograd at the opening of a conference Thursday under M Pokrovsky. Russian attendees include the finance and communications ministers and Sergei Sazonoff, newly appointed Russian ambassador to Great Britain.
In Philadelphia a 1500 store chain system forms a single company adopting socialist style aims. Bread drops from six to five cents, unnecessary outlets to close, and employee profit participation expands toward eventual stockholding. The Adne Tea Company leads with its integrated operations and plans to redeploy stores to needed neighborhoods.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth visited Baltimore and stayed at the Hotel Belvedere where she left a cigarette case in the tea room. Bellboys and staff searched the hotel as clerks and waiters relayed news of the found item. The case was located and the clerk notified her by phone.
New York January 30 1917 The United States Steel Corporation reports record earnings for 1916 totaling 332 625 086 doubling 1907 s prior high and a quarterly earnings rise to 15 968 347 with a final quarter net income of 96 321 610 and a 1 of 1 on common stock plus the regular 1 quarterly dividend The report notes unfilled orders of 15 647 286 tons and December earnings near 84 347 411 while labor coal and car shortages caused only minor handicaps and depreciation charges totaled 9 646 747 compared with 10 379 675 last year.
New York Jan 30 The national daylight saving convention opened a two day session to consider turning clocks forward one hour on the last Sunday of April and back on the last Sunday of September Delegates from across the country attended including ten from the American Railway Association Support comes from New York daylight saving committee Chambers of commerce Chicago Boston Cleveland Rochester and Pittsburgh Merchants Association of New York and More Daylight Club of Detroit Marcus M Marks chairman urged a national daylight saving committee with regional officers John Mitchell read a AFL letter supporting general adoption William P Borland urged passage in Congress and warned of commercial isolation Mayor Mitchel expressed best wishes A committee was named to push the plan before the United States Chamber of Commerce conference in Washington.
London reports from British headquarters say a raid last night on the Somme near Butte de Waarlan court bombed dugouts and destroyed machine guns, with seventeen prisoners taken. Forces entered east of Souchez and damaged enemy works as artillery activity pressed near Les Hauts and Ypres. Allied airplanes carried out bombing, destroying three German machines and damaging three others.
Cattle men arriving on the Baron Polwarth in Newport News say a German submarine chased the steamer off Milo on January 3 while another submarine appeared in Saloniki harbor on December 31. British ships prepared to engage but the craft dived and vanished. The Baron's captain declined to discuss the reports.
Berlin reports Count Friedrich von Westarp, Reichstag leader, says Entente rejection cancels central powers terms for future peace. He warns of further sacrifices and demands territorial gains east and west, plus indemnities to cover a war debt and heavy future taxation for Germany.
President Wilson supports requiring citizenship proof for all public school teachers in New York New York January report to the board cites his reply to an inquiry The board notes an estimated 500 to 800 current teachers may not be American citizens and recommends written declarations of belief in constitutional principles.
American units from Pershing’s force reach Palomas lakes near Columbus as Villa forces push toward Galeana. Pershing evacuates Colonia Dublan and moves rear guard to Ojo Federico. Carranza commander Murguia admits limited western garrison. Refugee families arrive at the border amid slow border movements and planned crossings for February.
The United States will resume full diplomatic ties with the Carranza government. Henry P. Fletcher will depart soon with embassy staff to establish relations and present protests against foreigner discrimination in the new Mexican constitution. General Carranza is expected to recognize Washington with an accredited ambassador once the border is secured.
Queretaro Mexico January 30 constitutional assembly adopts article 33 authorizing expulsion of foreigners without trial and barring foreign land ownership or concessions to exploit soil products unless they renounce foreign status and government protection.
Alfredo Gonzalez, deposed Costa Rica president, appeals to the United States for immediate restoration of Federico Tinoco after a coup. He claims Tinoco seized power treasonously with loyal officers, while Tinoco’s forces hold the barracks as his brother presses for Gonzalez’s ouster. Secretary Lansing says the request was received but no action is planned while the country is tranquil.
Boston January 30. The British admiralty paid Capt. W. R. Miller five thousand dollars for sinking a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay months ago. Miller commanded the Clan Macfadyn from India to London when the submarine attacked. The ship fired from its forward deck and the submarine lurched and sank bow first, an action deemed a successful destruction by admiralty investigators.
In Kankakee Illinois a breakfast of pancakes mixed with arsenic by O K Meints at a farm between Ashkum and Danforth killed five family members, including Fred 28 Mina 24 Theodore 26 Irvin 21 and grandson Clarence 7. Father O K Meints was ill and did not eat. Mrs Meints tasted the pancakes after others ate and noticed a peculiar flavor.
In Bryant Park New York for the first time in US history wives of Army officers recruited men. Mrs. Robert Goolrick and Mrs. Junius Gregory took names and addresses while Miss Adele Rowland and others assisted, urging a one year enlistment as valuable from any view.
Patrick Quinn was brought before Judge Handy in Tombs police court after being arrested for drunkenness on Water Street. He protested loudly, insisting the charge referred to whisky and quipped that he might have taken it in the street but not in his whisky.
Buenos Aires reports the resignation of Carlos Been from the ministry of foreign affairs. Been had been appointed minister on October 12, 1916, during the presidency of Dr. Hipolito Irigoyen.
The Interstate Commerce Commission let the car shortage issue pause without a government takeover order as talks with railway executives proceed. A New York meeting of the American Railway Association car service group is set for Friday. Southeast Citizens Association endorsed a District prohibition pill referendum and supported appointing a District resident to the police court. They also backed Col. W W Harts on removing playgrounds from parks to school yards and called for paving Virginia Avenue Southeast between Eighth and Ninth streets.
Mexico City Jan 30 Nicolas Zuniga y Miranda today announced his candidacy for the presidency. The principal plank in his platform is the redemption of all power issues. He has been an independent candidate at several elections in the last twenty years.
The Benevolent Association of British Exiles also called the Slackers Self-Protective Society, renamed The Four Winds Fellowship, sets up in New York. Members take out citizenship papers to avoid desertion penalties and plan aligning with pacifist forces after the war. A member testified before Senate military committees in Washington.
Mischa Elman the renowned Russian violinist appeared in a recital at the National Theater yesterday afternoon. He offered a varied program including Bach Nachez concerto, Violin Concerto No. 2, Poeme Op. 25, Pastoral Caprice by Scarlatti arranged by Julius Harrison, Turkish March from the Ruins of Athens, Air de Ballet, and Caprice No. 24 by Paganini. Elman demonstrated a rich, broad tone, exquisite intonation, dazzling technical dexterity, and charming accompaniment by Philip Gordon.
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Charles appoints the King of Bulgaria as an Austrian field marshal. The emperor met the Bulgarian monarch after visiting German headquarters where he attended the German emperor’s birthday celebration.
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