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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

5

Hoover urges drastic wartime rationing for allied cereals

Herbert Hoover reports the United States must curb home consumption to supply allies with a billion bushels of cereals next year. He warns Britain France and Italy face grain shortfalls due to frosts and long shipping, urging reduced waste and rationing to sustain the war effort while Congress debates price fixing and hoarding provisions.

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Senate to take up food shipment control bill

The administration bill to empower the President to compel priority shipment of foodstuffs fuel and other necessities during the war faces a Senate debate today. Supporters urge passage while many Democratic and Republican senators prepare to oppose. President Wilson insists the power should be centralized amid White House talks with Congress. Opponents warn of arbitrary use and argue current railroad and National Defense Council agreements suffice. Senator Newlands signals possible Hollis amendment to protect labor strikes, but some senators oppose any change escalating the clash.

Senate White House Congress Wilson Council of National Defense Newlands Hollis

House adopts sundry civil bill with flood control funds

The House approved the conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill totaling 147 363 928 dollars. It includes six and a half million for flood control on the Mississippi and Sacramento rivers and 2 590 900 dollars for the Federal Trade Commission food investigation. The bill moves to the Senate.

House Yeaterday Mississippi Sacramento Federal Trade Commissions Senate

House Passes Spy Bill With Embargo Provisions

The House approved the conference report on the administration espionage bill by 86 to 22, adding expert embargo measures and expanding existing anti spying laws while removing a newspaper censorship feature.

Administration House Ysaterday

Veterans Parade At White House For War Veterans

President and Mrs Wilson greet crowds as Dimne's old soldiers march past the White House. A mixed detachment of Union veterans and other groups plus civilians parade, with Lee and Grant figures on a float drawing cheers. Police, Scouts, Red Cross nurses aid the crowd as veterans attend an afternoon business session at the Willard.

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Sidelights of Confederate Reunion in Washington

Distinguished Southerners joined a long Confederate reunion parade in Washington. Capt N M Seagle of Hickory NC, aged eighty, and Lieut George C Round, once Union signal officer, led a procession that included Raphael Semmes Camp No 11 of Mobile and veterans from Virginia and Texas. Attendees recalled battles, parades, and family histories while spectators cheered a blend of ages, flags, and old loyalties.

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Review by Wilson Ends Gray Reunion

Wilson reviews a Confederate veterans reunion with presidents and dignitaries in attendance. Notable units march, including Stonewall Brigade and Mosby’s Raiders, while greetings from ambassadors and cabinet members punctuate the parade. The Texas division bears a stuffed jackrabbit mascot as the crowd cheers historic battle flags.

Wilson Gray Texas

Wooden ship program clash narrows to Goethals clash

The dispute over wood ship building for emergency needs tightens as Goethals and the Emergency Fleet Corporation face criticism from Eustis Clarke and ship builders. Shipping board defers construction to Goethals whileDemonstrations in Norway protest high living costs draw 40,000 in Christiania.

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Harrison Nominated to Head North Army at 1918 Convention

Gen Harrison is nominated by Judge Godrick of Fredericksburg Virginia at a veterans convention in Birmingham to lead the great army of the South in 1918. He accepts amid applause saying he was swept away by emotion and asks for prayers as the commander-in-chief elect. Delegates pledge support for constitutional reforms and tax refund proposals linked to postwar issues debated by M M Bufford and Tillman.

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Mule Shoed to Honor President Wilson by Police Officer

An army mule from the Red Cross ambulance shed a shoe as President Wilson entered the reviewing stand. Baltimore police officer George G Heart seized the shoe and kept it for police headquarters, where it will hang on the door of the Monumental City.

Red Cross George G Heart Baltimore

War Budget Bill Back to Conferees

The House rejected the conference report on the 3.28 billion war budget because of a 2 million appropriation for the Jamestown exposition site and naval base. The bill was sent back with instructions to drop the exposition provision as talks continue amid Navy base plans. Representative Kelley assailed the site item noting the low purchase price of the property.

House Senate Navy Department Naval Base Hampton Road Naval Committee

Thousands Start Homeward After Lee Memorial Events

After yesterday's ceremonies crowds poured from the area as thousands began the homeward exodus. Union Station handled overflow with 180 extra sleepers and special trains were planned for Gettysburg. It was expected that about a thousand veterans would attend the Lee monument unveiling while most travelers continued home.

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