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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
9
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A wartime commentary argues Germany shifts troops east as Western fronts lag. It highlights American resolve, cautions Congress to act to quickly supply ships, arms, and food for France and allied troops. It warns delay favors the Kaiser and asserts the war can be won now.
A call to send the food bill to conference without delay cites four Senate amendments as likely to inflame factions. Prohibitionists antis coal interests farmers and retailers protest, urging immediate conference and limiting House debate.
A reflection on nomenclature for U S soldiers. The French called Americans Sammees and Britons the whole nation Yankees. The writer notes regional and national labels and carries a tale from New Orleans about a Spaniard linked to the foe of 1898.
A Wartime editorial argues that the Allies should tighten pressure on Germany before year’s end. It urges the United States to intensify submarine warfare, bar neutrals from feeding Germany, and starve the enemy into seeking peace, warning against leniency with neutrals and embargo hesitancy.
The text portrays Samuel Sanjines of New Orleans, a Spanish citizen not naturalized, offering to fight for the United States without pay. It notes aliens without naturalization papers are exempt from draft and praises the melting pot, urging defense of liberty and democracy amid calls to muster.
A historic look at conscientious objectors, distinguishing religiously based pacifists from those who oppose war since it began. It notes Congress and the President will not alter the law, endorsing duty over evasion, with light satirical asides about slackers and other unrelated items.
Chicago dispatch reports Robert Allerton of Pratt County seeks a new capture method for the roaming lioness on his 600 acre estate. Lincoln Park's Cy DeVry may provide a bait lion to lure the animal, while Pratt County hunters suggest a tunnel and starvation tactic. Neighbors fear the prowling beast as hunters await the bait, and families seal themselves indoors amid rumors and uncertainty.
A sentimental prayer by Margaret M. Douglas seeks divine blessing on love and motherhood, asking God to fulfill the heart’s deep desire for a home and a good partner. Also notes a South bishop losing his third wife and a North trip Reveal of a clergyman’s past wish to use a former slave.
The article asserts that ex King Constantine remains funded by Britain and France after abdication. It traces a 1863 arrangement for King George of Greece, details continued annual grants of 100000, and notes political shifts in Russia Petrograd and Athens. It argues British and French taxpayers now bear about 50000 annually each for Constantine while Alexander inherits related quotas from Russia.
Ket led a rural revolt in Norfolk against enclosure and aristocratic greed on Mousehold Hill near Norwich. The rebellion was crushed by the Earl of Warwick, with executions and brutal suppression, yet it sparked a broader awakening to human rights and reform across England.
The Bath railway porter Henry Chappell writes verses printed in the London Daily Express and The Post condemning the day of war. It laments slain soldiers, mothers’ curses, and a warning that vengeance follows the day. The speaker, addressing a nameless foe, vows divine repayment.
Two neighboring farmers in Columbus boasted of being the thinnest. They visited the flying skeleton exhibit before entering the big tent and one quipped that the skeleton was thinner than both of them put together.
G K Cheaterton contends modern readers object to children seeing kitchen company or learning from Peg gotty but emphasizes education in human dignity and equality. He argues children who learn respect for a kind capable woman of lower status will respect lower classes, and that the cure for class evil is ignoring it, not denunciation.
The Senate adjourned at 6 20 p m to 11 clock this morning. Senator Trammell moved to reconsider the food pill vote but was tabled 51 to 0. Discussions on peace terms and U boat warfare continued with strong insistence by Senators King and Phelan on victory and loyalty to the war effort. The finance committee was urged to report the war tax revenue bill with expectations of rejecting Smoot liquor amendment in conference. A rivers and harbors bill debate began. Kenyon called it the worst pork bill. McCumber cited aid to anti draft literature and asked postmaster action. The $640 million aviation bill was signed and sent to the President. Hearings began on the trading-with-the-enemy bill. Desert land entrymen in military service protections passed the House. Nomination confirmations for US attorney positions were reported. House adjourned to noon. food bill and administration influence discussed. espionage mail denial investigation urged. limitations statute bill introduced. Louisiana legislature support noted.
First Lieut. Francia B. Mallon infantry detached officers list will join Sixty-Second Infantry at the Presidio of San Francisco for duty. Brig. Gen. David C. Shanka will repair to this city and report to the chief of a test for instruction. Second Lieut. Robert J. Van Buskirk coast artillery corps will proceed to headquarters combat defenses of eastern New York and report to the commanding officer for assignment to duty.
An energetic Cambria County priest raised funds to build a church but lacked a bell. At a parish meeting the building committee praised the church and heat, then McCarthy quipped for a whistle instead of a bell. The tale ends with a humorous exchange about the missing bell.
Utrecht banker de Lange reports Holland’s neutral stance as WWI reshapes trade. He notes Holland buys coal and steel from Germany while selling food from America. contends no American food is reshipped to Germany, cites need to feed 7 million Dutch plus Belgian refugees and prisoners.
Maj. Charles T. Leadbetter of San Francisco denounces the Senate’s committee on the conduct of the Civil War as a nuisance and urges the House to focus on a food control bill. George A. Harding of New York stresses America must lead in the war, warning against English errors and noting modern brutal warfare’s innovations.
Ameen Ribani contends four centuries of Turkish rule have left Mesopotamia a desert of wealth. He notes only a tenth of land is cultivated, with primitive methods and weeds, yet grain yields remain high. Once a center of empires with 50 million people, it now supports about 2 million and is among the empire’s poorest regions.
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