Washington Post Subscription Rates and Notices 1918
The Washington Post announces subscription terms for carrier and mail delivery including daily and Sunday editions. It explains payment by drafts checks and money orders, advises subscribers to update addresses, and notes renewal timing and expiration dates. The notice lists multiple pricing options and emphasizes advance payment and proper address changes.
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Lesson from Pan German Gains in World War I
A stern critique of pan German influence after Von Kuehlmann's resignation argues Germany's militarist diplomacy dominates policy. It warns allies must unite, abandon peace fantasies, and pursue a coordinated political military plan to defeat Germany and redraw boundaries.
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von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Germany
Mittel Europa
Serbia
Roumania
Russia
Brest- Litovsk
France
Great Britain
Italy
July Fourteenth Fetes Across Nations Unite in Freedom Tribute
The article celebrates the July Fourteenth as a shared anniversary of human freedom, noting France’s role in the American struggle for liberty and the global spread of republican ideals. It cites Mark Twain on tyranny, mentions 90 American cities planning commemorations, and urges reciprocal observance of national days to reinforce resolve for freedom.
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France
Lem
England
Mark Twain
Free America
Hoover urges tempered war profit rules for production boost
Herbert Hoover writes to Senator Simmons urging government price and profit standards that preserve production and curb profiteering. He argues excess profit taxes should level big gains while high cost producers receive necessary margins to avert shortages, citing sugar and coal cases and warning against overregulation that stifles output.
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Herbert Hoover
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Hoover
Congress
United States
Senator Simmons
Mr. Hoover
Federal Fuel Administration
America
Death of Maj. John Purroy Mitchel at Gerstner Field
Maj. John Purroy Mitchel, former four year mayor of New York, died in a plane crash at Gerstner field Louisiana. His body will lie in state at City Hall with public services to follow. Prominent leaders nationwide express condolences as Hank Ford’s senatorial bid draws no attacks.
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John Purroy Mitchel
Maj
Gerstner Field
Mitchel
New York
City Hall
Hintze Probe Spurs German Protest to Admiral Dewey at Manila
Cable dispatches recount that Hintze, slated for Berlin foreign affairs, met Admiral Dewey after the Manila action. Dewey reportedly warned that any vessel would be fired on if necessary, a moment cited by Hintze as influencing Kaiser's favorable view and Hintze's later diplomatic postings. The piece also details Hintze’s career, honors, and a long digression on Lord Hothfield and Tufton lineage tied to Kent estates and Appleby Castle.
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Manila
Paul von Hintse
Richard von Huehlmann
Berlin
Admiral von Diederich
Dewey
Bay of Manila
von Hintze
Germany
Leutenant
Manila Bay
Kent
Richard Turton
Adelaide Lacour
Turton
Gladstann
Hothfield
Hothfield Place
Stour
Jack Cade
Lord Hothfield
Appleby Castle
Westmoreland
Eden
Walla
Marguise DE Fontanot
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Proceedings cover noon to 5 10 p m with debates on wire control and food situation, veto of railroad control extension, and hearings on taxation and child labor bills. House passes customs ports at Oswego and Bar Harbor. Mentions Maj John Purroy Mitchel tribute and platinum control emergency act urged by Ways and Means. Red Cross aid free admission bill advances, while port delays hamper donations.
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Kellogg
Penrose
Sherman
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Senate
Watson
Borah
Smith
Michigan
Underwood
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House
Oswego
Bar Harbor
Calder
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Benet
South Carolina
Natonal Banks
Elenator Smith
United States Housing Corp Formed to Run War Housing
The Department of Labor announced creation of the United States Housing Corporation under New York law to take over most functions of the bureau of industrial housing and transportation. Secretary Wilson holds all stock for the United States except one share each for Otto M. Eidlitz and Georges G Box, who are president and treasurer. Joseph D. Leland is vice president and Burt L. Fenner secretary. The board of directors includes Albert B. Kerr, John W. Alvord, and William E. Shannon, directing the wartime housing program for workers.
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Lawn of
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Bureau of Industrial Housing and Transportation
Secretary Wilson
United States
Otto M. Eidlitz
Georges G Box
Corporation
Joseph D. Leland
Burt L. Fenner
Albert B. Kerr
Berlin Told to Go Barefoot in Public Notice
London dispatch quotes a Berlin clothing department notice urging barefooted public behavior. It claims many walk without stockings and warns optional shogelas must spread, otherwise wood stocks risk waste. Schools and students are advised to set the example despite ridicule.
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Berlin
Exchange
Amsterdam
Federal child labor standards upheld by Supreme Court ruling
Federal employment directors in states with weaker child labor laws were advised by the Department of Labor to observe the former federal standards. They were told to enforce the old rule prohibiting children under 16 in mines and quarries and those under 14 in mills canneries workshops factories or manufacturing establishments.
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Supreme Court
Department of Labor
Frost Damage in Brazil Hits Coffee Plantations
Frost devastated Brazilian crops with Sao Paulo seeing unusual freezing that ruins young coffee plantations and halves old plantations’ output through 1921. Sugar cane castor beans and fruits suffered widespread destruction across most plantations. Record thrift stamp sales totaled 16,431,988 in one day, the Treasury said, as war savings efforts continued.
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Brasil
Dlanarches
Sao Paulo
Treasury Department
Army Orders for Officers Led to Various Posts and Dismissals
A list of officers proceeding on duty to multiple posts including Camp Funston Hammond Ind Fort Worden Richmond Va Colgate Crack Md Camp Jackson and others. Also noted is First Lieut M M Maneese honorably discharged and Leave of absence for seven days for Capt J B D Skinner.
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J. & Gunn
Camp Funston
A. & Persch
Hammond
Ind
A. H. Moors
Fort Worden
Wash
Maj
KL Eapenham
Richmond
HW. McCauley
Fort Rosecrans
F. C Hasse
Colgate Crack
B. F. Castile
This City
A. 5. Miller
H. R. Sharkey
Baltimore
W. K. McClure
von Vetchen
J. Achelia
Camp Jackson
M. M. Maneese
United States
J. BD. Skinner
Treasury daily and monthly receipts and assets report 1918
United States Treasury daily revenue receipts for July 10 1918 amount to 45 120 339 53 with ordinary disbursements of 63 603 193 71. The month’s revenue totals 468 189 240 96 and year to date 383 751 894 76. General fund assets and liabilities show available funds and various coin and note holdings totaling 1 767 363 008 95 with net balance 1 548 949 536 59 and total cash assets 1 757 853 903 95. Gold coins and bullion held, silver dollars, bank notes, and federal reserve holdings comprise the rest, with total assets and liab notes and reserves listed.
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General Fund
Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
Federal Reserve Banks
Philippines
Army Captain Daniel Sullivan jailed for selling military gear
President Wilson approved a court martial sentence of dismissal from the army and two years hard labor for Capt Daniel H Sullivan of Camp Dodge Iowa for selling military equipment entrusted to him. The president also approved dismissal for Second Lieut John Monroe of the 828th Field Artillery linked to a fatal accidental shooting at Camp Custer Michigan resulting from careless handling of a service revolver.
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Daniel H. Sullivan
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Wilson
Federal
Leavenworth
Kans
Sullivan
John Francia Monroe
828Th Field Artillery
Monroe
Samuel E. Gillman
Camp Custer
Mich
Government proposed control of all platinum in the United States
The bill would vest in the government absolute power over all platinum with possible release to private control as war needs warrant. Chairman Kitchin of the Ways and Means Committee suggested the measure during a hearing on the war revenue bill. Louis J Weinstein urged a 30 day pension on platinum traffic for jewelry pending government need. The Bureau of Mines is set to take over and license possession and sale of platinum.
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United States
Ways and Means
Kitchin
Waya and Means Committee
Red Cross
House
Ways and Means Committee
Louis J. Weinstein
Columbia Universally
Bureau of Mines
Medical Supply Shortage Myth Denied by Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels stated that private fund collecting for a supposed navy medical shortage is not authorized. He said Brooklyn depots hold ample stock and all requests for needed medical supplies have been met. He emphasized there is no shortage and storehouses are well stocked.
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Navy
Brooklyn
Manada
Daniels
Dismissal of Two Officers Over Deck Card Scandal
The War Department announced the dismissal of Second Lieutenant Thomas M. Lynch of the 360th Infantry for conduct unbecoming an officer after a court martial at Camp Travis Texas found he used a marked deck in a game with fellow officers. First Lieutenant Joseph Robinson of Camp Dix was court-martialed and dismissed for neglect of duty after failing to report an enlisted man’s illness. the enlisted man died from lack of medical attention.
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Thomas M. Lynch
360Th Infantry
War Department
Lynch
Camp Travis
Tex
Lisut
Joseph ©. Robinson
Medical Reserve Corps
Camp Dix
Photos to Displace Samples In War Bureaus Plan
The War Industries Board urged reducing shipment of sample cases for musicians to a few compact photograph albums. It noted only 9,700 express cars exist in the U S and that last year 724 million sample trunks were checked, about 30 percent of free baggage. It proposed using photos to aid the railroads.
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War Industries Board
United States
Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
Former Representative John J. Fitzgerald predicts war costs could reach twenty five billion dollars annually for the United States. He notes soldiers’ upkeep rising from about 1080 to roughly 3000 per man with equipment and transport. He asserts taxes are extraordinary yet not felt, and wages have climbed, enabling people to bear higher prices. The speaker contends the nation can stand the burden and that funds remain plentiful.
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United State
John J. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Congresswag
Committee On Appropriations
Fitzgerald
Fitz-gerald
Willard
Proud of Native City Bristnl mayor honors war volunteers
Mayor Joe Dutton salutes Bristnl youths who joined the World War effort. The Bristel boys marched to France with Allied contingents, many wounded or killed. He praises the city’s soldiers as representatives of diverse nations and notes his re election and hope for Democratic gains in New England.
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Herpuse
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Americara
Arivta
Italang Ve
Dutton
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Ianergen
Gabe Lina Cratic
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War era optimism echoes in Tampa delegation speech
A Tampa delegation headed by Representative Stephen M Sparkmann touts wartime production gains and shipbuilding potential. They urge mobilization efforts, aviation training, and labor readiness while stressing national unity and Democratic gains in upcoming elections.
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