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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1917

Page

9

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The Washington Post lists subscription options by mail with varied frequencies and prices. All subscriptions are payable in advance. remittances may be sent via drafts checks post office orders registered letters or express orders to THE WASHINGTON POST CO. Edward B McLean president. Entered as second class mail matter in Washington DC. Foreign advertising reps listed in New York Chicago Boston Detroit. Date Friday March 2 1817.

Washington Post CO Washington, D. C Edward B McLean Washington, DC Wiley E Dewsen Aignal Corps Aviation Echods San Diego Oil Herbert N Royden USA Royden Reserve Corps Army Medical School Louisiana Avenue Northwest Walter J Bristow Joaidb B Henneberger Emanuel Line Horace S. Cragin Fred G. Benton John H. Sturgeon Wood 83. Woolford Herbert L. Quickel James W. Bunes Raymond W Whittier Francis E Gessner Charles E Maxwell David EH. Smith George 8. Woodard George C. H. Franklin Charles M. Hunter William A. Foertmeyer Thomas P. Jones Frank Paul Robert Malcolm Abram L. van Meter New York Arsenal National Guard Philadelphia Second Field Artillery Pennsylvania National Guard D C Batteriea District of Columbia National Guard William A. Burnettle Twenty-sixth Infantry Signal Corps Cal James P. Robinson Fifth Field Artillery William T. Wilder Twenty-seventh Infantry Philippine Department Henry J McKenney Twelfth Cavalry Fort Wayne Ind McKenney Ira A. Haynes Coast“Artillery Corps Nin A Way Department N. Butler Briscoe Cavalry Thomas de W. Milling Si Gnal Robert H Fletcher Infantry Hugh la F Applewhite Fort Ogiethorpe Adjutant General Army Maj Applewhite William Bowen Coast Artillery Corpa Harvard University Cambridge Rossner E Graham Herbert C. Neblett Medical Reserve Corps United States Louisiana Avenue Louis R. Dice Coast Artillery Corps War Department Carlton L. Vanderboget Medics Reserve Corps Southern Department Adjutant General of the Army Vanderboget Gerald D France Godfrey H. Macdonald U.S Harry H Pattison First Cavalry Alexander Greig Coast Artillery

Germany's Bid to Hoeve war by Treacherous Diplomacy

The piece lambastes Zimmermanns plan to provoke Mexico and disrupt Japan and the Entente. It argues Germany's diplomacy is doomed, condemns Bernstorff, cautions against German Mexican alliance fantasies, and urges vigilance on the border with Germany’s expatriate agents. It cites Americann resistance and distrust of German aims.

Kate Atanly Tas Germany United States Zimmermann Venustiano Carranza Japan Austria Bulgaria Turk Bernatorff Mexico Texas New Mexico Arizona India Ireland Egypt Canada Washington Post Russia France Italy Great Britain Bismarck England Carranza America

Extra Session urged after March 4 in wartime policy

The text calls for Congress to convene an extra session immediately after March 4 regardless of presidential authority. It argues the President should be aided by Congress and that urgent wartime powers, cannot be delegated, while stressing the need for unity with allied nations and constant readiness.

Wilson Congress United States Germany Reichstag Diet Duma Aida Wirst Cae Union

Free Speech and the Mails Under Seditious Attacks

The article argues constitutional protection for free speech while noting limits on abuse. It urges punishment for German propaganda through the mails, calls for tracing anonymous letters, prosecutions for incitement to divide the nation, and penalties for seditious use of the mails and for assaults on the government.

United States

The Bond Issues Limitations on Government Debt

The article argues that Treasury lacks authority to borrow beyond Panama Canal bonds or one year notes at 3 percent. It notes higher yields abroad and warns that low rate, non-discountable issues may deter American investors, suggesting a broader bond strategy is needed.

Secretary of the Treasury United States

Unclear policy debate on bond financing outlined

Fragmentary text discusses congressional action on financial policy and bond funding. It mentions a definite policy form and a rate of interest, with references to bonds and a rapid response. The fragment lacks concrete names, dates, or outcomes.

Congress

Deer poaching, war, and royal forests through English history

The article surveys deer poaching during wars from the Norman Conquest to modern times, noting brutal penalties for royal deer killing and how wars emptied herds. It highlights Berkeley castle and other landmarks, then shifts to Roumanian traitors branded by King Ferdinand and the Mavrocordatos, disputing noble titles and historic roles in the Ottoman and Moldavian leadership.

Lars Berkeley Sile Berkeley William England Charles I Cromwell Charles II Berkeley Castle Severn Exmoor Naworth Castle Cumberland Wales Scotland Ireland Mavrocordato Ferdinand Jassy Germany Austria Gen Socecu M Mano Roumania Constantinople M Mavrocordiato Vienna Mavrocordatos Alexander Mavrocordato Ottoman Empire Carlowicz Alexander Nicholas Sublime Porte Moldavia Wallachia Marquish DE

Untold Wealth of South America Revealed in Mineral Riches

From World Outlook: Bolivian Potossi silver peak yields 15 million ounces annually, enough to make 17 million silver dollars. South American hills brim with gold and emeralds, copper riches outpace Michigan and Arizona, and Chilean iron ore could finance Bethlehem steel works for 75 years. Nitrates and coal lie deep yet railways are lacking, with export duties exceeding 15 million dollars.

South America Potoesi Bolivia Colombia Michigan Montana Arizona Bethlehem Steel Works Pennsylvania Chile Coquimbo Federated Malay States Americas Chite

Proceedings of Congress Briefs on Extra Session Likely

Congress met at 16 oclock am and lingered long into the night debating the ra s al appropriation. Administration leaders urged that an extra session is likely. Swanson said the Zimmermann note published in papers is correct. The flood bill was signed by the President with narrowing margins. The naval clothing factory item was struck from the bill. The House approved the post office conference report and the general deficiency bill totaling 62,689,279 dollars. Plans for an extra session of the Sixty-fifth Congress were voiced by the Democratic whip.

Tangia Resolutien Jneampattie Perry Hoke Smith Greer Presison Charlston D. C Post Office Reed “Bonery” Provisio Witsgerald Gordon Ohio Bennett New York Confordes Senate House

United States Treasury report and odd anecdote

A 1917 Treasury ledger shows general fund totals, total payments, and year to date revenue and disbursements with figures in the millions, plus asset holdings across gold, silver, and bank notes. The piece ends with a humorous travel anecdote about an English traveler and a valet reflecting on America’s geography and Columbus.

United States Treasury Lay E Beer United State Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Banks Treasury Philippines

How Early U S Presidents Were Chosen From Conventions to 1812

A compact historical review tracing how the U S presidential selection evolved from the first unanimous Washington vote in 1789 through Adams and Jefferson era contests. It covers electors, party factions, cabinet ties, the 1800 Burr Jefferson tie, the 12th Amendment, and the first nominating conventions in 1812.

George Washington John Adams Hance Alexander Hamilton Federal Party Thomas Jefferson Democratic Party Treasury Vermont Kentucky George Canton New York Virginia Aaron Burr Jefferson Burr House of Representatives Washington James Madison de Witt Clinton

Views of World Travelers Meet in Capital Hotel Lobbies

Reporters and officials in Washington note mixed views on the outcome of the recent national election with hopes the Republicans regain power in two years. Australian politician De G Wade discusses New South Wales social legislation and labor party shifts, arbitration courts, and prohibition trends amid a global view of U S politics.

de G Wade New South Wales Australia Liberal Labor Party Commonwealth London England Hughes Labor Wade Jawa

Democracy and Directness Across Nations

The piece argues that the United States is not the most democratic system. It notes the Danish West Indies transfer without US public say and contrasts it with Switzerland Australia New Zealand and England where governments are more directly responsive to the people. It claims Canada is likewise representative.

St. Paul Denmark Danish West Indies United States England Switzerland Australia New Zealand Canada Oura

Ill friend's Broadway ardent showman nears end

Bernard Randall visits the home of a gravely ill friend once a prominent Broadway patron. A relative muses softly that the end may come as the man sleeps. Jeff Nutt the comedian is present, and a whispered reply suggests he will rise to leave shortly before performances end.

New York Bernard Randall Jeff Nutt

Wyoming's Senator-elect Kendrick Arrives for March Takeover

Senator-elect John B Kendrick of Wyoming arrived yesterday at Willard with Mrs Kendrick. He will succeed Senator Clark on March 4 after serving as governor of Wyoming. Kendrick declined to comment on the international situation or offer further political views.

John B Kendrick Wyoming Clark Willard

Short skirts blamed for high cost of living in lecture

Miss Jane Newcomb, state college extension lecturer, told Friends Central School women that shorter skirts and high fashion raise expenses and nerves. She urged dressing to conserve body heat, promote calm homes, and “melt into the background” rather than draw attention.

Philadelphia Jane Newcomb State College Friends Central School Mian

After Mons Officer Praises Irishman Under Fire

An officer in Everybody's Magazine recalls congratulating an Irishman after the Mons battle. He asks how the man saw in the chaos, noting his calm under fire and the courage shown. The piece blends wartime reflection with personal valor and music imagery.

Mons

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