Notice to subscribers for The Washington Post 1917
The Washington Post announces subscription terms and mailing options including daily, Sunday, and Sunday only plans with advance payment. Instructions cover address changes, renewal timelines, and expiration notices, urging readers to renew before expiration to avoid missing issues. Friday, June 15, 1917.
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Japan and United States Seek Better Ties Despite Past Mistrust
An editorial urges closer Japan United States relations after a garbled note caused resentment. It notes shared aims in World War I, differing immigration views, and the need for frank diplomacy. It credits German manipulation for past misunderstandings and calls for cooperation.
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China
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Voices From the Dead Attacks on Wilson Note and Von Bissing
A pan-German press assault accuses Wilson of distorting Germany’s aims and labels him a foe of democracy. It also cites Gen. von Bissing’s wartime writings and last will to claim plans for dethroning Belgium’s royal house and exploiting Belgian resources for a follow-up war.
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The Fated House of Hohenzollern
President Wilson’s address argues Germany’s central European empire plan collapsed its world domination dream. It blames William II, Franz Josef, and German murder plots for war losses, famine, and rising revolts while praising Allied resolve and Russia’s patriotism.
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Excess profits tax should apply to all businesses
The argument asserts that the excess profits tax must cover every business regardless of ownership. It contrasts individual, partnership, and corporate forms, warns that selective taxation invites dissolution of firms, and urges a uniform levy under same conditions to be effective and fair.
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Redmond Killed in Action in Belgium Front
Voices from the dead emerge as Redmond dies on the Belgian front after joining the Irish Brigade. His last will and testament expresses belief his actions serve Ireland's welfare. The world weighs the memo and diplomacy against the democratic foe verdict.
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Late Duke of Tamanes Remembered As Spanish Grandeza Dean
The late Duke of Tamanes, linked to Madrid governance and the court, is remembered for his humor and influence in Spanish nobility. He accompanied Infanta Eulalie abroad, allied with Empress Eugenie, and served in cabinet duties. The Grandezza, Spain’s real patriciate, requires almohada initiation to seat with the monarch.
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De Kalb and Lafayette’s Early American Roles Remembered
A historical sketch honors Baron de Kalb and Marquis de Lafayette for aiding the American cause 140 years ago. It traces De Kalb’s service from Germantown to Valley Forge and his tragic Camden death, with Lafayette rising to prominence alongside Washington.
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Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Adjourned at 2 45 p m until noon today discussions on the priority shipment pill continued without final action Senator Reed attacked the Lever fund control bill saying he would not yield power to any human Senator Gore introduced a bill to bar use of foodstuffs and feed in alcohol manufacture and to authorize the president to commandeer whisky in bond for military needs Howard E Coffin urged one head coordination of aeronautical activities to secure U S air supremacy The nominations of Capt Hugh Rodman to rear admiral and Ralph H Read and John Hunter to various offices were confirmed The street car strike hearings persist The finance committee agreed to a land state tax in the war tax revenue bill and to an amendment taxing tickets.
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Army Orders Report on Transfers and Appointments
Army orders detail leave of absence for Captain Philip B Fremone and appoint permanent duty stations for Fifth engineers Captain Thomas F Van Natta and Sixteenth Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth. Transfers include Captain James B Mconald to Tenth Infantry and Captain Arthur D Budd to Forty-ninth Infantry. Officers reassigned for Philippine National Guard work and other regimental joinings. Major Harold W Jones to Ford Motor Company Detroit to inspect an ambulance body.
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Fifteenth Cavalry
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Coast Artillery Corps
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Philippine Islands
Warfield M. Lewis
Twenty-second Infantry
Twelfth Infantry
Leo J. Erler
Harold W. Jones
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
Treasury daily balance and bills in 1917
Daily treasury report shows net general fund balance at 353.3 million and total cash assets around 471.0 million. Fiscal year figures include receipts of 103.3 million for the month, ordinary disbursements near 28.66 million last year, and a year to date deficit of about 20.1 million.
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Views of Capital Visitors and Current Events
A compilation of remarks from politicians and observers on Iowa politics, Cuba, Missouri kidnapping laws, and war music. It cites Frank I Polk and Judge James Crosby on New York mayoral prospects, reports on Governor Dockery's stance, the Baby Kent case and Missouri death penalty history, and musings on patriotic marches and potential war songs.
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