Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1917

Page

11

Washington Post Subscription Rates and Notice

The Washington Post lists carrier and mail subscription options with daily and Sunday editions. It provides payment methods, advance remittance requirements, and instructions for readers moving locations to ensure uninterrupted delivery, noting expiration dates on address labels and advising timely renewals.

Washington D. C Paul Block Fifth Avenue New York Mallers Chicago Devonshire Street Boston Kresge Detroit Washington Post Company

Why Germany Suggests Peace Prophecy in War Commentary

A World War I editorial argues Germany and Austria push sham peace overtures after gains in Galicia. It denounces pacifist temptations, asserts liberty versus tyranny, and warns that true peace comes only after total German defeat and removal of the threat to self-government. The piece frames U S interest and calls for continued Allied resolve.

Henever Germany Galicia Michaelis Austria France Czernin Edward Carson Rhine United States Russia Vienna Belgium Serbia Poland Courland Roumania

Peace Meetings Abroad Stir Pacifists Then and Now

The piece attacks pacifist meetings in England and Wales amid World War I, noting interruptions by hostile attendees and contrasting Allied and German motives for peace. It mocks antiwar sentiment, touts democracy over Germany, and ridicules public figures and observers while blasting secrecy and espionage fears.

Germany

Food Prices in War Time

Merchants note that telephones, sanitation, containers, and prompt delivery lift costs. Chain grocers in Philadelphia cut telephones and delivery, switch to cash only, end charge accounts, and see savings from fewer deliveries and bookkeeping. Yet prices stay high. public asks for lower costs as food and energy are conserved and war bonds funded.

Philadelphia Council of National Defense Publc

Kill the Spy Amendment in Food Bill Debate

A critical voice argues against inserting a spy committee into the food bill, deeming it unnecessary and meddlesome. The piece asserts presidential accountability rests with executive power and warns such a committee would interfere with law and waste time. It also notes Venice’s defense against bombardment with refuges and ends with a wry dialogue about clergy sermons.

Persia Appears Destined for British Protectorate

Persia draws strong UK attention as London and Delhi weigh a British military occupation to deter Turkish aggression and safeguard India. The plan envisions a protected autonomous Persia under its shah, amid Russian troop withdrawals and rising imperial calculations.

Persia Downing Street Delhi Petrograd Russia Asia Minor London Great Britain Christopher Sykes Shah India

Midsummer Fashions in Erie Highlight Suspenders Style

In Erie Times notes that hot weather drives men to wear casual shirts while spectators admire a bright fashion flourish, decorated by a striking red and yellow suspender pair that stands out as a bold style statement.

Erie Erie Times

Prohibition Debate Opens as Congress Hears Proposals

Adjournment at 4 05 p m sets stage for nationwide prohibition amendment vote tomorrow. Senators Sheppard Ashurst Shafroth speak for the resolution while Tinderwood opposes. Conferees on the administration food bill seek single administrator. dual agreement hoped later today on war expenditures committee. Finance panel discusses direct taxes and revenue rises. consumption taxes and alcohol tobacco levies to increase. President Wilson signals need to negotiate with allies before draftees. McCumber resolution pushed. Other actions include nominations, shipping board confirmations, a special flag bill, and various House measures on weights, war board powers, free postage for soldiers, and Irish self-government.

Sheppard Ashurst Shafroth Tinderwood Chamberlain Lever Hoags Senate House Wilson Foreign Relations Committee McCumber He Chamberlain Baker War Department Appropriations Committee Billa Naval Committee Daniela Dillon South Dakota United States Hulbert New York

Army Orders Detailing Officers to Vacancies and Relieved Staff

The following officers are detailed for service in the quartermaster and signal corps across Cavalry Infantry Coast Artillery and detachments with assignments to Boston and other stations. Col Mark L Hersey is relieved from his duties and will join his proper station.

Thea ‘Etermaster Corps Cavalry Sael F. Dallam Edward P. Orton Viet William S. Valentine Patrick W. Guiney Léon B. Kramer Warren W. Whitside Philip W. Corbusier William W. West Thomas M. Knox Alexander H. Davidson Alexander H. Jones Stanley Koch Reynold F. Migdalaki Samuel B. Pearson John Alden Dayea Herbert E Mann C Emery. Hathaway Charles O. Thomas Edmond R. Temp- King Frederick Gilbreth Edward S. Walton Harvey F. Dalton Richard J. Herman William R. Gibson Alvin K. Baskette George B. Sharon Perrin L. Smith Robert C. Humber William HB. Gracie Quartermaster Corps Quartermaster General Boston Mass Douglas BE. Netherwood Signal Corps Army Mark L. Hersey

General George H. Thomas Born in Virginia 101 Years Ago

The article recalls Gen George H Thomas born July 31 1816 in Southampton County Virginia and died March 28 1870 in San Francisco It notes Grant’s opinions of his leadership during the Atlanta campaign and the Frankin Nashville phase amid Hood’s assaults and Thomas’s ultimate victory over Hood and the last major Confederate force in the Southwest

George H. Thomas Virginia Grant Chickamauga Southampton County San Francisco Gen. Thomas Atlanta Sherman Gen. Hood Georgia Hood Thomas Nashville Thia Tennanses Franklin Strugers Washington Shamas John A. Logan

Treasury Daily Receipts and Asset Summary 1917

United States Treasury report shows daily revenue receipts of 2 165 379 82 and ordinary disbursements of 6 418 838 22. Monthly revenue total 76 690 864 19 with year over year comparison. General fund assets list available gold and silver, Federal reserve notes, bank claims, and silver bullion. Net general fund balance stated at 500 715 338 66 with total cash assets 744 440 004 67. Officers listed include Col Dwight E Aultman and Maj Morris E Locke with assignments and retirements noted. medical boards set for August 6 1917.

General Fund Treasury United States Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Philippines

Views of World Travelers Meet in Capital Hotel Lobbies

A Raleigh hotel scene quotes U S Marshal McCarthy on Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman arrests, noting anarchist activity waned in New York after Goldman’s capture. Other interviews discuss Massachusetts politics, McCall speculation, Mitchel’s possible renomination, and war-time national mood. Independent observations highlight shifts in party strength, electability, and the wartime political climate.

New York City United States Thomas D. McCarthy Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman Raleigh New York William J. Bryan Berkman Goldman Berkman California Barkman L W. W McCall J. W. Coughlin Fall River Masachusetts Massachusetts Guv McCall Goveernor Mansfeld Mansfield Gov. McCall Senate New England Wilson Mitchel Greater New York Lou D Sweeney Manhattan Willard Martin Littleton City Democracy Nassau County Mitchel Fusion Committee Democratic Tammany Democrats Gerard Victor Dowling al Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alexandria THE Washington Post Co Washington, D. C Edward BR. McLean England Wales Alexanders Kaiser American Union Herb Hoover Bill Hohenzollern Rheims Cathedral Chesapeake Hurley Shipping Board Congress Congressional Apy Congress Committee Supreme Court Venice Rom Christian Herald Whcar William Lady Lenox-Conyngham Spring Hill County Londonderry Tipperary John Carden Woodcock” Carden Barnane Esstates Lenox Conyngham Laura Arbuthnot Eleanor Arbuthnot Rathrowan House Clonmel Gough Arbuthnots Eleanor Galway Rothrowan House Laura Lady Gough John McGrath Arbuthnot Inland Revenue Service Misa Eleanor Arbuthnot Sir William Lenox-Conyngham Carden-Arbuthnot Greece Venizelos M. Politis Corfu Tours Poitiers University of Paris Department of Foreign Affairs Near Orient Herzegovina Bosnia Marquisa DE Fontenoy Proceedings OF Congress Committees Wadsworth Calder Bainbridge Colby Pomeran Thea Richard FE. Marine Patent Office Walter H. Sholes Oklahoma United States Treasury Dwight E. Aultman Nineteenth Field Artillery Edward D. Anderson Sherwood A. Chensy Corps of Engineers George 8. Eimonds Infantry Harry A. Leonhauser Fort Ethan Allen University of Vermont Morris E. Locke Field Artillery Eighth Field Artillery Orin B. Mitcham Ordnance Department Shepler W. FiteGerald Elginal Corps Toronto Canada Boards of Medical Corps Champe C. McCulloch, Jr Medical Elijah H. Siter Medical Reserve Corps Pittsburgh John W. Boyce Charleston W. Va John E. Cannaday Jefferson Barracks Frank N. Chilton Letterman General Hospital Cal Guy L. Edie Lloyd L Smith Leo C. Mudd Fort Logan Colo Leonard & Hughes Army and Navy General Hospital Hot Springs Ark Charlies M. Gandy James E. Ash San Juan Porto Rico Merion A. Webber Jose C. Carbalieira William Taylor
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication