Washington Post Subscription Rates 1917 Notice
Notice at Washington Post announcing carriage options and rates for daily and Sunday delivery, mail subscriptions prepaid, with payment details and address change instructions for subscribers including foreign representatives and renewal guidance. It notes mailing standards and identification of expiration dates and delivery directions as of June 23, 1917.
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Washington Post CO
Washington, D. C
Edward B. McLean
postoMce
Washington
Paul Block
Fifth Avenue
New York
Mallera
Chicago
Devonentra
Bouton
Kresge Building
Detroit
Washington Post Company
Geper
Orner
Arddregs
Equalizing Taxes and Senate Reform Efforts
The Senate finance committee has pared discriminatory features from a massive revenue bill. House passage rushed the measure with little debate, offset by the Senate’s revisions to remove exemptions that penalized certain business structures. Officials credit the committee with intelligent handling of a pivotal tax program while acknowledging remaining inequities likely to be addressed before final passage.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Hosa
Finance Committee
Price Fixing in War Supply Conflicts Stemming from Cost Accounting Gaps
Ambiguities in war material pricing stem from lack of cost information rather than deliberate industry manipulation. Government cannot sustain selling any commodity below production cost, or it risks broader economic harm. Conferences show disputes arise from incomplete data on production costs and fragmented purchasing authority across Commerce, National Defense structures.
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Department of Commerce
Council of National Defense
Hkewise
Nations Must Break Neutrality In World War Unity
A call for all neutrals to abandon neutrality as the war nears a decisive turn. The author argues that freedom and human rights require nations to join the Allies against despots, warning that true neutrality no longer exists and urging Brazil Norway Sweden and others to side with defenders of mankind.
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Germany
United States
America
Iowa
Kansas
Norway
Sweden
Brazil
The Tax on Charity and War Contributions
Editorial argues for tax exemptions on charitable war contributions including Red Cross gifts and Liberty bonds. It warns against taxing donations as this would deter volunteers and weaken relief work, urging Senate finance committees to guarantee tax exemption to stimulate giving and support for war charities.
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Red Cross
Congress
America
Liberty Loan
United States
American Red Cross
Senate
Government and industry clash over profits and policy
The passage argues that mutual suspicion between government and industry breeds conflict over confiscation and profits. It urges a clear economic system and a separate munitions department to set production costs and allow reasonable profits, rejecting coercive commandeering as a solution.
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Department of Munitions
United States Treasury reports 1917 fiscal status and assets
Treasury summary shows a general fund balance of 334,464,182 with total receipts 5,356,057 and a year surplus of 74,509,449, against last year’s deficit 26,800,077 excluding canal and debt. Revenues to date reach 240,740,899 this fiscal year, with ordinary disbursements and asset totals across gold, coin, and bank notes listed for June 21, 1917.
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United States Treasury
United States
Weneral
Treasury
National Bank
Philippines
Federal Reserve
British Peerage and the Battenberg Legacy in UK Nobility
A historical overview of how laws dating back to William III and George I shaped the grant of British peerages to foreign-born royals and naturalized subjects. It details Queen Victoria’s attempts, Salisbury’s opposition, the 1870 naturalization act, and later honors for Sir Ernest Cassel and Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg amid debates over legitimacy and nationality.
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Prince Louis of Battenberg
Austria
Gratz
Grand Duke of Hesse
Vitoria
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Beatrice
Wear Africa
Lord Salisbury
William E. Gladstone
William II
England
William Til
Countess von der Schulenberg
Kendal
Houses of Lords
William III
William Island
House of Commons
Privy Council
Queen Victoria
Salisbury
Edward
Ernest Cassel
Hig
Justha Reading
King's Bench
High Court of Justice
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Lord Rhondda
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Reading
George
William Waldorf Astor
Thomas Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Lord Reading
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United Kingdom
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Queen Mary
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Teck
Prince Francia of Teck
Eng- Mahmen
Spain
Prince Alexander
Prince Leopold of Battenberg
Aaron Burr and Theodosia A Gifted Daughter Story
The essay portrays Aaron Burr’s life from his early military service to his vice presidency and legal career. It highlights his complex character, Burr’s devotion to his daughter Theodosia, and the tragedy of her death at sea while pursuing a future for their family.
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Canada
Washington
Putnam
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New York City
Richmond Hill
Essembly
New York
Philip Schuyler
Alexander Hamilton
Theodosia Burr
Joseph Alston
South Carolina
Charleston
Alaton
Sie
Hamilton
Pheodosia
Europe
Madison
Gallatin
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Army Orders: transfers and details for various officers
Col Moses G Zalinski and numerous officers receive assignments. First Lieut Herbert A Dargue upper duties at San Diego and San Francisco. Capt Ralph M Parker moves to Twenty third Cavalry. Lieut Ernest G Cullum reassigned to Fort Ethan Allen and joins Eighteenth. George D Wahl details at Fort Myer training camp. Capt Marshall G Randol shifts to Seventeenth at Syracuse. Leave granted to Lieut William Spence and Maj Homer B Grant. Captain Archie Miller reassigned to Second Cavalry for Fort Myer duty. Rowan Lemis made major Philippine scout. Henry W Baird made major Philippine scout. Paragraph 41, special orders 1298 partially references Collins, Ireland and others.
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Herbert A Dargue
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Homer B. Grant
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Rowan P. Lemis
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Philippine Scoute
Henry W Baird
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Philippine Secute
War Department
Owen G. Collins
Mark L. Ireland
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
A summary of wartime fiscal and policy moves in Congress including proposed price controls on essentials, FTC powers, and a broad food and fuel program. Discussions cover steel and coal pricing, transportation price inquiries, emergency funds against pest invasion, and various appropriations for defense and infrastructure projects.
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World Travelers Meet in Capital Hotel Lobbies
In the Willard Hotel, a noted world traveler praised South American associations with American industry. He urged long credits, Spanish and Portuguese language knowledge, and careful attention to packing details to avoid tariffs and rejection. He cited growing pineapple and citrus exports from the island and noted American consulates aid in customs classifications.
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Haim
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America
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Military postings and leaves of absence announced at Forts
The War Department assigns officers to posts including Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Des Moines and Fort Oglethorpe with duties as instructors and reports. Leaves of absence are granted for several officers and others proceed to Newport News for embarkation planning.
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