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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

9

Washington Post Subscription Rates and Policies

The Washington Post outlines mail and carrier subscription options for daily and Sunday editions in Washington and Alexandria. Remittance methods include checks and money orders payable to The Washington Post Company. Subscribers are urged to update addresses promptly to ensure delivery nationwide.

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Italians and Poles Rally To U S War Effort In 1917

In 1917 Italians in the District of Columbia form the National Italian Association of America pledging universal wartime training and an educational campaign to align Italian aims with the United States. About 100000 Poles in America declare willingness to serve under the American flag, despite noncitizen status for many, choosing liberty and national independence with the U S. The piece reflects on global unity for freedom, citing historical cautions and shifting loyalties as Americans rally to a larger war aim.

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Concentrated Authority Prompts War Era Pool Proposals

The Federal Trade Commission argues for wartime government control of coal coke and transportation via pools to meet purchasing transportation and food needs. Railroads and coal interests have pooled resources through the American Railway Association and government support is urged. Pools alone fail without adequate authority and coordinated national plans.

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Food Administration Faces World War Food Crisis

The article surveys food control across Germany, France, England, and Britain with Hoover as the U S chief, noting political attacks and public skepticism. It highlights dangers of high costs, calls for democratic cooperation, and describes contested leadership shaping wartime policy. It cites a harsh critique from a New York Sun reader and discusses public sentiment on food prices and government control.

Germany France England Yan Fortake Herbert C. Hoy Pressmart Tsop United States Belgium Orn Hoover Caine Great Britain Lord Rhondda Austria New York Sun Mr. Hoover Wilson

Centralizing authority urged to end committee delays

The text argues for a strong centralized department led by one executive to implement orders from the President, claiming the Council of National Defense is overrun by fragmented committees. It suggests restructuring with separate departments for food, transportation, shipping, and munitions, as in France and Britain, to end delays and ensure decisive action.

Council of National Defense France Great Britain

Protecting the Army Health and Morals Efforts

Secretary Daniels urges Rhode Island officials to enforce laws guarding soldiers and sailors health and morals. He cites wartime risks of unprotected troops, notes past Panama Canal safeguards, and explains ongoing cantonment plans for over 500000 trainees to ensure strong character and physique.

War and Navy Departments Daniels Rhode Island Army Navy United States Army Panama Canal Mincy War and Navy Department Ament

Treasury report shows balance and receipts for June 19 1917

The United States Treasury closes with a net general fund balance of 315,764,920.87 and total assets 442,121,869.57. Revenue receipts for the day reach 26,884,923.56 and ordinary disbursements 4,459,891.14. Year to date figures include 209,123,702.19 in revenue receipts and 699,275,904.54 in ordinary disbursements. Net surplus for the current fiscal year is 70,584,321.00 with a prior year deficit of 41,296,812.00 excluding Panama Canal and public debt.

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Dering Family Knighted as Sir Herbert Dering

Sir Herbert Dering, former Washington envoy to the British embassy and noted tennis figure, has been made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. The article traces the Derings from the Halcyon Westry of Surrenden-Dering, their Welwyn ties, and a dramatic double life led by George Edward Dering, aka George Dale, plus ties to Blondin and wealth, then touches on the Trollope family.

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Army Orders Detail Officers and Duty Assignments

A long list of army officers is assigned to duties and detachments across forts and posts including Fort Sheridan Fort Des Moines Governors Island New York Boston and Philadelphia. Several officers receive leave of absence or are relieved from duties. The document concludes with a non sequitur joke about movie murderers staying dead.

Marshall Magruder Fourteenth Feld Artillery Fort Sheridan Citizens Training Camp Gordo Rimball Third Cavalry Uoil Tshicago Ibergram Fort Houston Philadephia Ienree Hawes Coast Francis H French Oliver F Snyder LS Ateved Ronzaga and &T Johns Colleges Washington Henry H Dabnes Fortsfourth Infantry Fort Bias Tex Hia Atness Ralph Roves Ira 4 Haynes War Department Lutz Wahl Infantry Fifty-eighth Infantry Frederick S Snyder Eighteenth Cavalry Thomas C Cook Coast Artillery Corps Marvin E Malloy Quartermaster Corps Fort Des Moines Dillard H Clark Central Department George E Mitchell Signal Corps Governors Island Hastern Department Russell P Hartle Forty-third Infantry Edward Canfield, Jr Capital Robert Richardson, Jr Second Cavalry William I Westervelt Seventeenth Field Artillery Joseph M Swing Eighth Field Artillery Stanley B Reinhart Thirteenth Field Artillery William C Brown Cavalry Frank L Yan Horn Fifth Cavalry Milton F Davis U. S A New York Military Academy U SA New M Military Academy Stuart Heintzelman Wesley King Philippine Scouts Dan T Moore Field Artillery General Staff Corps Ira A Havare Edward M Lewis Boston Mass James Mabes Medical Corps Madison Barracks Fort Niagara GS Davis Bonk Louisville John E Stephena Alfred A Starbird Inspector General Hamilton Hawklina Fourth Cavalry George Vidmer Seventeenth Cavalry Americus Mitchell Forty-seventh Infantry Thomas A. Pearce Eighth Infantry Charles 1 Bridges Thirty Robert R Welshimer Coast Defenses New York Adrian Fleming Waldon Potter Robert M Danford Clarence C Culver Minneola Long Island Signal Corps Aviation School William R. Bettison Cosat Artillery Corps Percy M Kansaler Fort Rosecrans Cal Ernest C Wright Guy L Edie San Francisco Gerald FE Griffin Philadelphia Ithaca New York City John B. Coulter Ira A Haynes Emsha S Benton USA

Early training of Fibson noted in Birmingham Age Herald

The Birmingham Age Herald recalls Fibson’s beginnings as a war correspondent and his early work as an ordinary newspaper porter where he would rever a court of damasc relations.

Birmingham Age Herald Fibson

Proceedings of Congress and Committees In Brief

An OCR fragment outlines actions in Congress including retirements, nominations, and resolutions. Gen Grethals backs road Allen New York banker and a Mississippi River commission seat. Gen Heuer retires for California debris commission. Senator Sherman seeks ICC to drop federal court bid on passenger rates Illinois to St Louis and Keokuk. nominations: Rowe assistant secretary, Polatty navy paymaster, Barksdale customs at New Orleans, Moncheur Belgian mission head, Bakhmetiem Russian mission head to be received. Finance panel reopen publishers taxes. 5 percent profits tax under debate. food bill discussions. Hoover criticism elicited a strong defense from Kahn. North Island aviation report pursued. Cuba reciprocity tied to export tax on waste molasses. Ships and naval costs referenced. $25,900 asked for civilian instructors at Naval Academy.

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World travelers meet in capital hotel lobby and talk

In a crowded capital hotel lobby world travelers exchange views on wars, march fatigue, and military campaigns. The discussion touches Serbians, Swiss, and Macedonian fronts, with anecdotes about Napoleon, Washington, and Davis.

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Louis XVI Fled Paris 126 Years Ago This Date

A 1791 attempt to flee Paris nearly reached Varennes before royal conspirators were captured. Louis XVI dressed as a valet, Marie Antoinette as Madame, with their child and governess, but the party was detected and halted by a magistrate. Guards sealed bridges, and Paris urged action as the crisis unfolded in a tense royal escape.

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Distinction in Draft Law Emphasized as Honor Not Stigma

Washington dispatch asserts the draft marks distinction not stigma and the selected man is honored for duty. It quotes Senator Fielder and Senator Fletcher praising the citizen sacrifice and the privilege of serving the country.

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