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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
11
The notice references a program titled Power Week ending this month, noting a fifty dollar accumulation amount and listing an account or entry tagged with a month. Further readable details appear fragmentary.
Editorial argues Germany sought a separate peace via a strong Russian element to replace the Bolsheviks, warning allies not to deal with them. It predicts a German approach to form a compliant government, emphasizes warning Russians about such offers, and urges Allied action through Russians to rebuild Russia from Siberia outward. Count von Mirbach involved in the secret proposal.
The article argues the increase from 2 20 to 2 40 a bushel, despite presidential opposition and food administration advice, improperly shifts hundreds of millions from the public to farmers. It warns of higher flour and bread costs, totaling burdens on all income groups, with renewed emphasis on political motives in Congress. The bumper crop this year (about 900 million bushels) would still yield profits at last year's 2 20 price.
President urges keeping the current price, arguing 20 cent gains are unwarranted. Hoover resists raising costs as farmers, and pro-farm lawmakers push for higher wheat prices. Critics call any rise profiteering harming hard pressed families. Includes sharp jibes about Trotzky and Von Capella.
The Federal Fuel Administration plans to ration coal to households to heat to 68 degrees, with local fuel administrators allocating by order and censoring to ensure “scientifically” necessary heat. The piece laments the policy as disorganized, urges practical management and increased coal production, and cites wagon mine operators seeking price adjustments to boost supply.
A editorial argues for universal woman suffrage and clarifies the paradox of aliens voting in some states while women remain denied. It praises wartime loyalty of American women, calls for ending past injustices, and urges the Senate to pass a constitutional suffrage amendment to establish political equality for all American citizens. The piece notes potential censorship of a Russian white book at Berlin.
The article argues Richard von Kuehlmann's libel suit is a political maneuver aimed at forcing his resignation as German foreign minister. It details Empress Victoria’s alleged influence and past cases, comparing to Kidderlen-Waechter, with notes on related aristocratic divisions and a birth in the Gerard family.
Elvana Woollen, director of the State Fuel Bureau and fuel administrator for Indiana, is named director of the Bureau of State Organizations of the United States Fuel Administration. Walter B. Hope of New York is on temporary leave of absence during the transition.
Senate met at noon and adjourned at 2 35 p m. The war prohibition amendment was not reached. House approved a Senate bill amending the shipping board act to give the President broader ship production authority. A resolution directing the food administration to report on condensed milk costs and prices was adopted. The Interstate Commerce Committee voted 7 to 3 to report the Housewire central resolution. Maj Cushman Rice discussed Allied aircraft merits. Conferees on lands leasing adjourned without agreement. House delegation heads to Atlantic City for Elks convention. A Senate bill granting pensions of 12 a month to widows of Spanish War veterans passed 228 to 7. General debate began on the administration of the water power bill. Representative Bland named to Insular Affairs Committee. Ways and Means received luxury tax suggestions and planned the 8 006 000 000 revenue bill next Monday. Kitchin urged secrecy during bill framing. Senate resolution revoking the German‑American Alliance charter ordered favorably reported. A resolution proposing July 14 as a legal US holiday was offered. Redfield reported 361 of 10 000 Commerce Department employees seeking deferred military classification.
Dr Romulo S Naon the Argentine ambassador resumed duties in Washington after returning from an Argentine dreadnought voyage. He aims to secure a 490000000 loan from the US and push Argentina’s wheat support for the Allies. He reports strong friendship for the United States among Argentines but avoids comment on joining the war. He plans to secure more ships and vessels to aid transatlantic transport.
King George and Queen Mary toured London clothing plants where shirts for soldiers are being produced. The king tried an electric cutter, quickly slicing shirt lengths from material fifty thicknesses deep before flannel moved to machines for final cutting.
Delegates representing 2,560,000 British trade unionists in the house of commons adopt a resolution to establish an international trades union bureau. It aims to shape policy during and after the war and may appoint labor ambassadors to allied and neutral countries following a recent visit by American labor delegates.
The Shipping Board this week ending July 4 reports fourteen requisitioned steel vessels totaling 73 900 tons, five contract steel steam ships of 34 971 tons, and four wood ships. An additional 14 500 tons were completed and accepted bringing cumulative 122 771 tons. The month ending June 10 shows 1 087 592 deadweight tons constructed and delivered to the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
A list of officers assigned to proceed to destinations including West Point Camp Lee Fort Sam Houston and Garden City Long Island New York and other U S posts. Names include Majors Vaill Dodds Stettinius Ely Kellogg Tyson Burgwin Burdett Johnson Hobson Pigott Faulkner Dodson Kroner Holliday Cohen Baxter Carr and many others. The orders specify cities and posts such as Albany Montgomery Buffalo and New York with multiple captains lieutenants and dates implied.
A plan to defeat Socialist Rep Meyer London in New York Twelfth district next fall is being pushed by National Security League backed activists. Oscar S Straus chairman of the New York City Public Service Commission and former governor candidate is targeted as the replacement. Letters advocating the plan went to Tammany Hall leader Charles F Murphy and NY County Republican chairman Samuel Koenig. Koenig expressed sympathy. Murphy did not reply. The aim is to seat lawmakers fully aligned with the national war policy.
A public greeting to American mothers from Italian combatants is released by the President via the Malan Ambassador. Signed by the Mothers of Combatants in Rome, the message praises the valor of American sons and expresses shared patriotic and maternal solidarity on the day Italy celebrates triumph and civilization.
The railroad administration announced yesterday the establishment of an agricultural section in Atlanta under J L Edwards to manage relations between railroads and the Department of Agriculture. The move aims to actively stimulate encouragement and extension of agriculture, especially in the South and West.
The War Department announced a 40 bed ward at Fox Hill Clearing Hospital Staten Island New York was built in 10 hours 38 minutes. Construction began at 7:00 AM and the ward was ready by 5:38 PM the same day. The one story frame building measures 156 feet by 24 feet.
The Treasury Department announced an additional $10,000,000 credit to Italy yesterday, bringing Italy's total credit to $660,000,000 and the allies’ total loans to $6,091,590,000 to date.
Nashua Republican committee member Fred Estabrook told Willard delegates the GOP can win the Senate with a vigorous national campaign. He named NH candidates Keyes Spaulding Moses Pillsbury and commented Democrats may nominate different contenders. He predicted a Republican Senate and strong regional support, with New England remaining GOP outside NH.
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