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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
9
Public notice urges Washingtonians to keep the paper informed about Capitol affairs by updating addresses promptly. Subscribers must indicate old and new addresses, mail type, and advance payment. Renewal advised before expiration, with dates shown on address label for daily, daily and Sunday, or Sunday editions.
The President’s proclamation clarifies that neutrals will receive enough from the United States to cover real needs while their export trade declines. An American export council should examine neutrals’ prewar export and import figures alongside domestic production to determine true consumption and shipments to the Central Powers. Embargoes should be targeted at the source, and a single permit authority should replace triplicate controls from overseas firms, the British, and the U.S. to prevent unnecessary hardship on American producers.
A perceptive observer notes Russia’s shift toward sobriety under Kerensky and Root mission influence. The piece argues unity, sacrifice, and recognition of shared stakes are essential to democracy, warning the U.S. to apply the same lesson against internal dissension and complacency.
The President calls American industry to patriotism over profits, urging fair pricing for steel and other materials. He favors voluntary rate cuts and, if needed, equitable distribution of steel, with an international shipping commission likely to curb extortionate ocean freight. Allies must push down rates to aid war effort.
A fragment states danger from all disorganizing elements and that these elements will be set aside with a relentless hand. The text implies a harsh suppression stance without specific names, dates, or places.
The piece argues that a mere governmental reorganization under the Kaiser cannot satisfy democratic ideals or delay the Allies' war aims. True reform requires the German people to take control, ending militarism and proving capable of self-government to win U S and Allied confidence.
The piece argues for a centralized purchasing board or munitions department to fix prices without harming government revenue or forthcoming bonds. It urges prompt action before the tax bill, highlighting the Senate finance committee, Treasury, and executive departments as poorly coordinated. A dedicated agency could base prices on FTC findings and enable immediate high level conferences.
An analysis argues for lowering prices to aid allies and consumers, urging revenue needs be met by corporations and coordinated with bond issues. It references wartime finance, expresses concern over German aims, and mentions a self defense stance of a Kansas youth amid wartime food controls and a satire on domestic spending. It ends with a note on breakfast sociability and a Pittsburgh Gazette Times quip about a neighbor’s wife and bacon.
Sir Charles A R Parsons, turbine pioneer and head of Parsons & Co at Newcastle on Tyne, was elected to preside at the next British Association meeting. His family links span Earl of Rosse and notable scientific patronage, with a history of royal service and a dramatic personal tale of wealth and myth.
The article recounts Sir Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake shaping English power at sea, the 1584 Roanoke landings naming Virginia, Lane and White colonists, the Lost Colony mystery, and Raleigh's rise and fall, noting his enduring claim to initiating English colonization of North America.
A fragmentary humorous canto mimics wartime angst with mock epic lines about Kaiser Wilhelm and Uncle Sam. It weaves satire with grandiose rhetoric, then shifts to a brief anecdote from Youth’s Companion and a Dallas Morning News quip about compliments and Venusian vanity.
Senate recess at five noon as amendments and substitutions are discussed. Sen Hardwick criticizes defense council members, and Senator Thomas condemns the food administration prohibition debate. Reports favor Lexington for Kentucky Indiana cantonment. Albany Jeffersonville favored by boards. Prohibition amendment fails. food speculation bills fail. War Dept plans to send New England troops south contested. Judiciary orders adverse report on William E Thom nomination. Medal act passed. pay increase proposed. Lynchings inquiry urged by negro delegation. Memphis and East St Louis cited as alleged conspiracies. House not in session. meets at noon today. Secretary Daniels seeks 100 million deficiency appropriation for destroyers, submarines, and building program. Pink ball worm aid proposed. aviation bill advances. Baker and foreign aviators urge expanded air force.
Military notices list First Lieut William C. Young and Maj. Zebulon B. Vance among officers detached or retired, with transfers and reassignment to Forts Leavenworth, Monroe, and McPherson. Other officer moves include Captains Cowell and Reinecke shifting regiments, and Lieut. Col. Barton’s retirement to Fort McPherson.
In Willard Hotel lobbies a mix of U S and European observers discuss military organization in Britain, U S entry into the war, and political forecasts. Speakers include Lt White, State Senator Walter Ferguson, and Virginia’s Gilbank Twigg, who praise Austrian cavalry and reflect on language shifts in wartime dining service.
A rough fragmented reminiscence describes Pat’s day’s work for a village priest. Pat, fond of wine, labors but begs for drink at the end, and the priest, moved, pours half a mug. Pat jokes about the wine and fate, hinting at impending punishment or consequence.
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