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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
7
The Senate passed the emergency revenue bill 47 to 33 on party lines, amid no debate and with all Democratic amendments withdrawn to prevent a filibuster. The measure would raise nearly 500 million dollars through taxes on corporate profits, estate taxes, and Treasury certificates to fund preparedness and treasury needs.
Partial transcript reports heavy fighting as German and British forces attack Russian positions on both sides of a river, with losses cited and retreat described. It notes Russian positions near Val Bates and Ceulin, and mentions German and British forces operational details and counters.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event involving Austrians, a submarine, and various unclear names and places. The readable portions mention investigation, regional references, and uncertain outcomes with no coherent details.
Austin Y Hos, grieving that his mother and sister were killed when the German torpedoed the Parana without warning, declares he is of military age and ready to fight. He requests his government to defend citizens and urges novelty of patriotism, even under peril, stating he would seek service under another flag if required.
George A Young of New York, nephew of Mrs Mary Hoy, publishes letters to President Wilson and other officials urging strong American leadership after the Laconia torpedoing. He condemns US cowardice in Mexico and at sea and calls for actions to prevent future disasters.
The army appropriation bill was reported to the Senate by Chairman Chamberlain. It raises the House total to 27,490,708 and adds 19 million dollars more than last session. Key boosts include 13.6 million for clothing and camp equipment and 4.32 million for machine guns. Additional sums cover civilian training, arms manufacture, subsistence, aviation services, quartermaster supplies, transportation, and Alaska military roads.
The Arkansas Senate passed a bill 17 to 0 to permit women to vote in primary elections. The measure, previously approved by the House, faced minor Senate amendments requiring return to the House for concurrence before becoming law.
The Laconia disaster story from Grenada's Father Sargent describes Mrs Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago dying in icy seas while Cedric P Ivatt of London tried to shield him with hair. Ivatt and Mrs Hoy perished after a night of exposure as rescuers fought heavy seas and cold. eight others died aboard the lifeboats or later.
New York February 28 A Maine senator elect Col Frederick Hale arrived aboard the Finland and said Allied leaders including Lloyd George and Briand want the United States in the war. Hale, who talked with officials in England and France, reports Europe expects U S entry to bolster convoys credits and manufacturing to aid allied war aims. He described front line morale as high and predicts the spring offensive will press German lines.
Halifax reports that prior to the Frederik VIII sailing to Copenhagen the British authorities confiscated 25900 in gold and other passenger wealth from Countess Manfred Matuschka of Washington on contraband grounds. Count von Bernstorff thanked naval officers for their courteous handling.
A short medical advertisement urges prevention of colds using Grip-Laxative Bromo Quinine. It notes a single product name Bromo Quinine and includes B. W. Grove’s signature on the box, referencing the 25 cent price.
Senator Smith refuses to accept House provisions raising pay for federal employees. He risks a Senate filibuster to block the increase, arguing finances do not justify extra expenditure. If the House yields or an extra session occurs, he plans to escalate opposition to the salary measure.
Weekly statement of arrivals and sailings shows 4 641 ships connected with United Kingdom ports during the week. It records 2 280 arrivals and 2 261 sailings with details on British merchant vessels sunk by mine or submarine and vessels attacked, including fishing craft.
Shipping circles report alarm as the American freighter Rochester fails to reach Bordeaux after eighteen days at sea from New York. Kerr Steamship Line officials expect any word soon despite the overdue status.
El Paso February 28 government agents deny rumors that Francisco Villa has died. They report from Villa's camp near San Andres that his health has improved after a slight infection in his wounded leg and that he plans to resume the campaign.
A Monday report states pursuit of the retreating enemy has been steadily maintained along the Tigris left bank about 10 miles west northwest of Kut el Amara. Our advance troops engage from three sides, the enemy abandoning ammunition tents and stores while river gunboats Fire Fly and another Turkish ship are captured or destroyed.
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