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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
9
Washingtonians planning moves should notify The Washington Post Company to keep mail service uninterrupted. Include old and new addresses, duration of mailing, and subscription type. Mail subscriptions are prepaid and renewal should occur before expiration. Expiration dates appear on the address label in the upper right. Thursday July 12 1917.
Russia under Gen. Korniloff presses into Galicia driving Austrian and German forces back. Capture of Haticz costs the enemy 30 guns and 2,000 troops as retreats turn into routs in places. Kerensky’s leadership sparks volunteer enlistment and trench fever. Lemberg looms as a stubborn objective while Allied support and U S aid promise momentum in the crisis.
The Hollis amendment to the revenue bill would exempt charitable, scientific, educational and religious bequests from the incomes tax but limit the exemption to 20 percent of income to prevent complete tax avoidance. It argues for conscripting wealth as part of wartime policy, mirroring the selective approach used for man power and stressing careful consideration of dependents and public burden.
The piece argues for an expanded U S intelligence bureau and export council oversight to deter neutrals from aiding Germany. It notes Britain’s blacklist, upcoming embargo expansions, and the need to prevent neutral firms with German ties from shipping to neutral ports near Germany. It criticizes Dutch Danish and Norwegian neutrality for allowing submarines in Atlantic lanes.
The writer argues government must exempt educational and charitable institutions funded by private subscriptions. Private gifts to the Red Cross save funds, suggesting tax measures should tax luxuries of the rich not charitable benefactions. Penalizing gifts discourages generosity and shifts burden to the government.
The editorial urges immediate government choice on ship propulsion and hull plans for an emergency wartime fleet. It argues for a swift decision favoring fast, high carrying capacity vessels and electric propulsion where feasible to meet submarine threats. It also notes the need to align manufacturing and engine type with production timelines and war needs.
The judge who sentenced Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman to two years each for conspiracy and sedition performed a national service. The two anarchists faced no public sympathy, as the jury convicted them of attempts to defeat U S laws, reflecting broad national scrutiny of their actions.
The piece discusses early submarine ideas and a 1640 English boat funded by King James I. It notes a Dutch craftsman Van Driebel built the first recorded submarine with a goatskin ballast system. The craft sank and rose by pressing planks to expel or take in water. Details of its ultimate fate are unclear.
Formal announcement from London reports the engagement of 24 year old Lord Airlie, recently invalided from France after wartime service with the Tenth Hussars, to Lady Bridget Coke daughter of the Earl of Leicester. The Ogilvy family history and court gossip follow, noting dowager countess status, royal ladies in waiting, and a tale of a ghost drummer tied to Cortachy Castle.
The 1779 arrival of Rochambeau in Paris spurred French noble support for the American cause. His 6,000 strong army, led by Rochambeau, began disembarking in Rhode Island on July 12, 1780, shaping allied plans to seize New York. Washington sought naval superiority, faced with Clinton’s forces, while tensions with Lafayette and Rochambeau eased after direct communication.
Army orders assign Capt Robert C. Richardson Jr to Chicago as aide to Maj. Gen. Barry. Officers transfer to various regiments: Chandler to Sixth, Calvert to Twenty-fifth, Hopkins to Twelfth FA, Higley to Sixteenth FA, Caldwell to Tenth Infantry, Pell to Sixty fourth, Munnikhuyzen to Fourteenth, Bloom to Thirteenth FA, Ford to Forty-ninth, Lackland to Twenty-second, Gardiner to Fifty-seventh, Baade to Fifty-fourth. Rockwood proceeds to Canal Zone for assignment. Clarke to Fort McPherson for duty.
A church fete featured a fortune teller who predicted a boy would become a very distinguished man only if he lives long enough. The mother praised the prophecy while the teller added a twist about old age.
Proceedings recount Senate debate on food bill with amendments extending federal control to wheat and fuel and altering the commandeering clause. Nominations include W. E. Thomas for U S district judge in Georgia and others for consul general at Tangier and revenue posts. Civil service pensions hearings begin for 280000 workers. Senate considers a joint war conduct committee and Cape May naval base land price concerns. Adjournment set for noon tomorrow.
Washington July 10. The poem reflects a reverent tribute to a national leader at his tomb. The speaker notes a peaceful, unwavering sleep despite global turmoil, praising the unity of England and France and the enduring defense of borders through steadfast faith. The final lines declare that the speaker’s voice will shake thrones as the nation endures.
In late 1918 era chatter from hotel lobbies features Capt Cushman Rice praising air power to blunt German artillery and Gen Squier notes on improved aviation, with Capt Holmes and British officer asserting England and the US will win the war. South Carolina food crops rise under Prof Long, soybean and velvet bean expansion, and stock-raising grows. Also consular veteran Caspar Dreier recalls Belgium’s reconstruction and Stockholm reporters foresee peace overtures. a domestic joke closes.
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