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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

7

Over Billion Excess Subscribe to Liberty Bonds Lead by New York

Secretary McAdoo reports Liberty loan subscriptions reached 3 035226850 dollars with over 4 000 000 buyers, New York district leading at 1 1867884000 and Chicago next. Installment due Thursday totals 360 000 000, with 2% already sent. The record shows wide participation across districts and strong patriotic support for wartime bonds.

New York Liberty Loan Federal Reserve District Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia San Francisco Richmond Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis Atlanta Dallas Treasury

Brazil Back U S Policy Solidarity Monroe Doctrine Notes

Brazil backs United States policy in a public exchange of notes between Brazilian Ambassador da Gama and Acting Secretary of State Franklin L. Polk. The notes urge Brazil to revoke neutrality, signaling a Pan American unity and a path for other republics to follow.

da Gama Frant IL. Polk Brazil

Representative Almon Undergoes Surgery in Alabama

Representative Edward B Almon of Alabama underwent an appendectomy at Providence Hospital yesterday. Attending surgeons reported he was rallying well last night after the operation.

Edward B Almon Alabama Provi Sdence Hospital

Districts Raise 3 035 226 50 for Liberty Loan

The report shows districts aggregating 3 035 226 50 for Liberty Loan with New York as the largest buyer and Pallas as the smallest subscriber. It notes age ranges from 7 hours to 10 years among individual subscribers and highlights Secretary HeAdoo’s assertion on popular support for the war effort.

Liberty Loan New York Pallas

Dry Food Bill Faces Senate and House Deadlock

Prohibition advocates press for stronger dry provisions while the food control bill moves to passage in the House today. Debates center on President power to regulate or curb supplies for alcohol and the bill’s conspiracy and licensing provisions, with amendments narrowing blanket control and extending penalties for illegal distribution of necessaries. The Senate debates include Borah King and King substitutes, as leaders expect ready for conference by July 1.

House Senate Gore The Agriculture Committee Chamberlain Wilson Reed Mssouri Borah Federal Trade Commission King Towner Leamoor Moors Pennsylvania Anderson Minnesota Lever

Fundraising drive at Navy Yard boosts ambulance pledge

The drive led by Mrs Drammond Kennedy raises 265000 in funds for a Red Cross effort including a donated ambulance and equipment. Arthur Glasgow and Metropolitan Police contributions among many donors, with club and department endorsements and widespread community support noted at noon Naval Yard meeting.

Wash Ag Ering R.oone Lairee Woodward & Tothrop Tne Crammoenl Kennedy Amd Metropolitan Pole Department Arthur Glasgow Helen J* Blodgett Whitman Cross Aaron French Drummond Kennedy Naval Yard A L Willard Blue Jackets Clark Griffith Red Cross Treasury Department Woodward & Lothrop, Incorporated Drammond Kennedy Metropolitan Police Department Helen P Blodgett Richard Sylvester Marshall Field Martha C Codman W M Goddard Mount St Alban Summer School S A Smith Henry H Glassie Shields F Bidwell Row Conklin James D Maher S Rackwood H Hanson Hinthan Weber James Laws Alice E Johnson George J Johnson H Newcomb G Lee Myers Leishear & Son Rabbi G Silverstone William Walcott Fish Helen C Silliman F A Walker Vents H Page EF Parks Mary E Barnes Ellen B Campbell KE Werner FE Goldman Mary J Power Martha Codman Annie Hever Jack Bassett Rena G Wainwright 1642 Newton Atreet George Bierach F Calhoun Jr John Young H Katz Mary A Oliver L Leverton C Grudcowski Michaldouriza Weltch Malan Annie L Sinclair P Taylor Knight E Krotee Daniels O Hugueley B Crane P Minnigerode S Johnson G Jones F L Miller A Helmsen H' M Hadaman George William Cook H TD Norton Ida Morton C O Goodpasture Helen Nicolay Alice S Hobbs John T Love Beales John Walker A Claveloux Eliot Wright M Goldman Jessie P Julian Annie IL. Elmore Anonymous

Belgian War Commission Head and His American Wife

A prominent Belgian War Commission leader and his wife, an American, are highlighted amid a long list of donations and supporters. The baron is noted as chief of the political bureau of the Belgian foreign office, with his American wife identified as the daughter of Gen Powell Clayton, former United States Minister to Mexico. The document lists numerous individual contributors, amounts, and sources.

Moncheur Baron Moncheur Powell Clayton United States Mexico

Debates Over Excess Profits Tax Impacts War Revenue Bill

Senate finance committee spent yesterday revising the war revenue bill focusing on the excess profits tax. Discussions centered on whether individuals would be taxed alongside corporations and partnerships. Exemptions and the rate remain unsettled with a plan to levy a surtax on undistributed corporate surplus and limited exemptions on undistributed profits.

Senate Finance Committees

Senator Phelan Hosts Hoover at Dinner in California

Senator Phelan of California hosted a dinner for Herbert C Hoover last night to help the new food administrator become better acquainted with his colleagues. Hoover, a California native, discussed his plans for administering the food control bill now before Congress.

Congress Phelan California Herbert C Hoover

Bakers Move to Save Wheat in Washington Campaign

Bakers join wartime economy effort by halting return of uneaten bread starting Monday. They will repurpose stale bread and grain to feed the needy, backing a nationwide drive to reduce waste amid shortages.

Bakers Council of National Defense Washneton

Bristow Faces Potential Egg Shower Over July Speech

Special to The Washington Post Topeka Kansas June 22 Bristow former U S senator and Kansas public utilities chair continues to criticize the government in wartime policy Citizens of Stockton Kans notify him they want to cancel a Fourth of July speech fearing an egg and vegetable shower He remains unmoved and cites anecdotes about labor and construction costs in Manhattan and at the fort including carpenters hammer and saw workers and wages while noting contractors take a ten percent cut.

Washington Post Topeka Kan J L Bristow United States Kansas Public Utilities Commission Stockton Kans Bristow Sam E Manhattan

Food Laws in U S and Canada Converge After Talks

Hoover and Canaan food controller W J Hanna report Canada will align with U S food control. Canadian laws closely mirror American legislation pending in Congress. Hanna to study U S program for Canada as he stays in Washington for days of official talks. Western and southern millers pledged cooperation with the food administration.

United States Canada Herbert C Hoover W J Hanna Canaan Mt Hanna Congress Washington Hanna Temporary Food Administration Wesr South Hoover Food Administration

Food bill again urged by Gompers

Samuel Gompers AF of L president urged immediate enactment of administration food legislation before the next harvest. He warned prices would rise prohibitively without control of necessities and said the bill provides a food administration system, not a dictatorship, to be entrusted to the President and Herbert Hoover.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Congress Herbert C. Hoover

Federal Reserve Board Urges Higher Balances Across Banks

The Federal Reserve Board yesterday notified all member banks to raise their reserve balances with the reserve banks as quickly as possible to meet the new amendments to the reserve law. The board urged banks to observe a spirit of cordiality and cooperate with member banks to the fullest practical extent.

Federal Reserve Board

Cantonment Site in Des Voirmes Under Probe

The War Department reviews charges that facilities and drainage at Des Voirmes Town render it unsuitable for a cantonment camp. The decision on the proposed site and related cantonment contracts is postponed pending the investigation’s outcome.

War Department Des Voirmes Winder Presen Plans Norg of Cantonmen Contract Poors

Belgium's Beloved Martyrdom Inspires Senate Welcome

The Belgian delegation led by Baron Moncheur receives a fervent, dignified greeting in the Senate as Vice President Marshall extols American aid. The speakers recount Belgium's agony and endurance, pledging that U S support will hasten independence and recovery from war.

United States Senate Marshall Vistors

Russian ambassador to address U S Congress today

Boris Bakhmetieff head of the Russian mission to the United States will speak before Congress today. The address is expected to go beyond a greeting and is seen as strengthening the Russian provisional government while reducing friction with soldiers and workmen delegates. Capitol guards will be vigilant for banners and suspicious costumes in the galleries.

Boris Bakhmietieff United States Provisional Government of Russia Congress of the Ambassador Bakhmetieff Rucaa Congress of Soldiers and Workmens Joseph Sinnott

ROOT MISSION GOING TO JAPAN

Fragmentary note mentions a mission heading to Japan with references to a person or group and a contact box. Limited readable facts prevent more detail.

Japan

Sanitation Division Formed With Public Health Service Aid

The Public Health Service helps the Navy establish a sanitation division to supervise sanitary arrangements at navy yards stations and training camps. The service loans fifteen sanitation experts to advise the commander and medical corps of each naval district.

Pubic Health Service Navy Sanitar Pulic Health Service Naval

Senate Inquiry Into Coal Prices War Era Probe Planned

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee decides on an inquiry into production and transportation of coal and basic materials under wartime supervision. Coal will be first topic Tuesday with a coal producers’ meeting here under the Council of National Defense’s coal production committee to discuss lowering consumer prices and boosting large military deliveries.

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Newlands Committee On Coal Production The Council of Ration Defense

Friedlander's Red Cross Sale Promises 10 Percent Donation

Friedlander Brothers at 428 Ninth Street Northwest offer Palm Beach and Kool Kloth suits at 5.95 to draw crowds tonight. Ten percent of receipts after 6 pm will benefit the Red Cross fund, with additional discounted coats and mohair suits advertised. The sale emphasizes value and quick shipping of new stock.

Palm Beach Red Cross Friedlander Brothers Ninth Street Northwest Red Rosy Maks Lock Minth Street Northwest Adav

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