Washington Post Subscription Notice 1918
Washington Post notice to subscribers explains mail and carrier delivery options, pricing, and address changes. It covers daily, Sunday, and combined subscriptions, payment in advance, and renewal reminders with expiration dates, urging readers to keep addresses current for uninterrupted delivery.
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The War's Anniversary
A wartime column marks the fifth year of World War I, detailing the Hohenzollern and Hapsburg ambitions, Serbia's resistance, and Russia France and Britain's roles. It laments imperial tyranny, predicts downfall of the German empire, and frames U S and Allied victory as liberty for nations and peoples.
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Middle Europe
North Sea
Persian Gulf
Franz Josef
William II
Austria-Hungary
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William
Germany
Kiel Canal
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France
Great Britain
United States
Serbia
Austria
Paris
United States of America
Belgium
Poland
America
Baseball's Respite extends season to September 1
Secretary of War Baker suspends the work-or-fight order as it affects professional baseball players to let clubs finish the season by September 1. The move avoids October 15 expansion and a world series, but causes substantial salary losses for players and families who counted on the season. The policy shifts create uncertainty for players initially deferred by dependency and later subjected to the draft.
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War Department
Duty to register brings compulsory service and sacrifice
The text urges compliance with registration laws and potential reassignment of employment to essential work or immediate conscription. It stresses patriotic readiness, praising the President’s view that Americans have responded with world–thrilling spirit, while calling officials to act without unnecessary burden and with efficiency.
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Nod
Mob Spirit and Wilson Fight Mob Rule Denunciation
President Wilson denounces the mob spirit and urges strict adherence to law as courts remain open and espionage acts enable punishment. He warns mob actions harm America, urging loyalty and lawful trials while allied nations exemplify democracy under law.
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United States
America
Meat Prices Skyrocketing in Stockholm Stock Exchange June 17
Stockholm reports a harsh food shortage with prices for basic goods soaring. Potatoes go for 960 a peck, butter rationed at one ounce weekly, beef mutton and veal culets priced at 120 a pound, poultry up to 134 a pound, no pork since May 13, and hothouse peaches at 1 each. Drought cripples crops and macaroni and cereals are nearly unavailable.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Thompson Named Supervisor of U S Arsenals
Col John T Thompson, retired, made supervisor of manufacturing arsenals yesterday, succeeding Col S B Blunt, also retired from the U S Army.
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John T Thompson
S B Blunt
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Bishop of Oxford Attitude Sparks Treaty Debate
A London letter mocks the Bishop of Oxford, a high church figure, over his stance on secret treaties and a proposed U S speaking tour. It notes fears a hostile reception in Britain could prompt government limits on permits and discusses Oxford drunkenness protests and university wine privileges. Princess Anne Savile's readmission to British nationality, tied to her controversial marriage, is also reported alongside her wartime travels and aviation exploits.
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Service Swift Call for Nurses to Aid War Effort
General Forgas appealed yesterday for young women to join the U S nursing reserves, urging enrollment at local recruiting stations. He said the army needs about 26 000 nurses by January and that about 13 000 are secured, leaving 12 000 to fill civil and military hospital needs.
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Nurae Reserve
Steel men meet in New York to plan steel for shipbuilding
Tomorrow in New York seating steel men including Charles M Schwab and J Leonard Replogle will discuss securing steel for shipyards. Government needs show 21 000 400 tons required next year, with only 3,500,000 tons surplus. extension of mills is possible. Other attendees include J A Topping Elbert H Gary J A Farrell E C Grace and E A S Clark.
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Charles M Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
J Leonard Replogle
War Industries Board
J A Topping
Republic Steel Company
Elbert H Gary
J A Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
E C Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
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Lackawanna Steel Company
President allocates 200000 for Virgin Islands duties
President Wilson authorized a 200000 expenditure for occupations related costs in the Virgin Islands acquired from Denmark. Payments will be issued upon Rear Admiral James H Oliver's orders to cover running expenses of the colonial treasuries and St Thomas harbor loan retirement, with disbursements to St Croix, St Thomas and St John treasuries at the governor's discretion.
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Wilson
Virgin Islands
Denmark
United States
James H Oliver
St Croix
St. Thomas and
St John
St Thomas Harbor
King Albert Thanks Wilson For Belgian Day Tribute
King Albert of Belgium sends a telegram to President Wilson expressing gratitude for his Belgium day message. He praises American heroism in France and notes the significance of Wilson’s words in affirming Belgian gratitude and Allied victory sentiment.
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Albert
Belgium
France
Naval constructor praised for factory efficiency at League Island
Naval Constructor F G Coburn U N, manager of the naval aircraft factory at League Island Philadelphia, is commended for efficiency and living up to navy traditions as an able organizer under Secretary Daniels. The anniversary marks the factory as the largest in the country with about 60 percent of its products now flown in British waters.
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Naval Constructor
F G Coburn
Hurley resigns from junior naval reserve advisory board
Chairman Hurley of the United States Shipping Board tendered his resignation as a member of the advisory board of the United States Junior Naval Reserve. He said shipbuilding matters demanded most of his time.
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Hurley
United States Shipping Board
United States Junior Naval Reserve
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Enemy Trading List Grows With 217 Additions
The wet trade board announced 217 additions to the enemy trading list including 100 in Mexico and 64 in Spain. Twenty four removals from the list were also announced.
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Mexico
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Army Orders Notable Officer Deployments List
The record lists officers proceeding to various posts including Capt O Engiemann in the city, Capt C B H Bell at Fort Sato Houston, Capt A A Palther at Colkate Creek, Ma Cabt C P Hinl in New York City, Capt G T Wil helm in this city, First Lieut C H Sutton Jr at Hot Springs Arkansas, Maj F W Tulle Lowell Massachusetts, First Lieut L W Rock in this city, Capt M M Smith Front Royal Virginia, Capt E B A Hey Chicago, Capt J W Kendall in this city, Maj C O F Mtott Camp Pike, Capt F N Bates El Paso, First Lieut I Reusch Jr Camp Lee, First Lieut C G Ballin Detroit, First Lieut D Y Smith Rock Island IL, Capt F M Fast Toronto Ontario Canada, Capt J D Burke in this city, Capt W Herkness in this city, First Lieut W C Beastes in this city, Capt J H Portugal in this city, First Lieut T C Wurts Camp Leach, Capt P G Hill in this city.
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Canada
J D Burke
W Herkness
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T C Wurts
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Draft Aliens in September Under British Canadian Treaties
Ratifications of British and Canadian recruiting pacts with the United States will be exchanged in London on a date extending from July 31 to September 28. British subjects in the U S of draft age may enlist in British or Canadian armies as a last chance before US compulsory service begins. Exemptions and registration procedures are outlined, with details available from British recruiting offices and consular officers.
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Wilson
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Washington
War College Recreation Shows Private Beach and Courts
At the Army War College in Washington a model recreation system serves about 200 clerks and staff. Ahern oversees programs with cabins for men and women opposite Sidmore Island Glen Echo. A Friday to Monday weekend, bathing facilities, life guard training led by Dr R Coustna, and four tennis courts host daily tournaments and leisure activities for workers.
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War College
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Judge Bingham Reported To Have $5000 Legacy, Courier Journal
Reports from New York say Judge R W Bingham of Louisville received a $5,000 legacy from his wife’s estate, former Mrs. Henry M Flagler, who died in Louisville about a year ago. A published statement from Gen W B Hejdern chairing the executive committee denies Bingham has purchased control of the Times and Courier Journal. he holds an option to buy, to be exercised only if contingencies permit.
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R W Bingham
New York
Henry M Flagler
Row Bingham
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Corner-Journal
Sugar seized for soldiers and candy now made for troops
Paris reports a thousand tons of sugar bound for Germany diverted into candy for American soldiers after Swiss agents bought it in the United States. The sugar, stored in a French warehouse for three years, was auctioned and purchased by the Young Men’s Christian Association and is now used in confectionery for soldiers. Secretary Daniels commends Richard Howard Ryeberg for bravery at a Norfolk fire, where he twice braved turpentine flames to quell the blaze. Ryeberg, enlisting in 1915 at Charleston, is married to a woman in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Timely Topics Discussed by Capital Visitors
A Washington gathering features remarks on Austrian versus German discipline, espionage and governance under the Habsburgs, with commentary on Albania intrigues and Italian front morale. It highlights wartime alliances, Italian officer views, and hopes for postwar American–Australian trade and immigration opportunities.
Beer Ads Ordered Off Rail Cars
Railroads were advised to remove brewing company advertisements painted on refrigerator cars immediately. The Railroad Administration sought information on other advertisements or trademarks from commercial houses on rail cars.
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Registering Liberty Bonds Policy Encourages Registration
About 1.6 million Liberty bonds from the first second and third issues have been registered by the Treasury after loss or theft. Secretary McAdoo has adopted a clear policy urging owners to register their bonds, which can be done at no cost.
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Army Seeks Chaplains For Five-Week Training
The War Department announced that the army still needs chaplains and called for volunteers to take a five week training course at the School for Chaplains at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky.
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