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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1916
Page
14
Readers from Roanoke and Danville share views on the war, Wilson’s stance, and a call for clarity. Letters condemn entangling alliances, urge Congress to restrain Britain and Germany, and propose public building signs in Washington. The tone reflects early direct democracy and wartime sentiment.
A reader from Pont, Virginia argues against U S involvement in World War I. The letter condemns war on belligerent nations frail from war, urges letting others finish conflicts, and cites Britain and Germany debts, British casualties, and Mexico. It portrays intervention as harmful to a great nation and warns debts will be repudiated after a defeat.
A letter praises using schools as open forums for public discussion. The writer supports broad access, opposing weekday time limits, and envisions schools as centers for adult education. He notes support from religious groups and educators, urging unity to widen citizens’ horizons.
Letter from S Hammond of Chicago proposes funding army and navy through government notes redeemable in ten years. He suggests bonds at 3 percent over 40 years but argues a redeemable note plan could ease payment for supplies and compel annual destruction of one tenth to limit outlays.
Editor Post. A submarine cannot speak through its periscope. On August 25, 1914, the British assured W. J. Bryan that British merchant vessels would never attack any vessel. Four months later the King of England honored a British merchant captain for ramming a submarine. Bryan should have warned Britain that it could not turn its merchant ships into an aggressor, but he did not. Britain seeks to starve Germany by rationing neutrals. Germany seeks to starve Britain by submarines. The piece questions promotion paths to the Supreme Court and contemplates a potential successor for the late Justice. It argues individual rights pale beside national stakes and urges restraint in appointing a new judge.
The editorial argues neutral nations must form a peace league led by America and Holland to persuade belligerents to cease fighting. It outlines a stepwise plan for expanding the union, starting with Holland, then other neutrals, and finally pressuring war participants to join for lasting peace.
George P. Plitt confirms a local cane shaped airgun with ivory head and pump mechanism, claiming a third English origin example exists at 104 C street northeast. He notes an additional Swiss museum piece and cites a 1940s German origin for his own gun once owned by a German architect.
An editor urges an All American Customs Union to bind Pan American trade during and after the war. It argues free admission for products of American countries and reciprocal access for U S goods, predicts Argentina will accept and urges Congress action now. The piece notes Secretary McAdoo should carry the plan to Buenos Aires in April for tangible results.
The article argues that the adage cleanliness is next to godliness originates from John Wesley rather than Francis Bacon. It cites Bacon’s Advancement of Learning and Wesley’s India sermon On Dress as sources and notes Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations corroboration.
Charles E. Gager argues in Boston on February 22, 1916 that Brandeis merits Senate consideration, noting opponents concede ability while highlighting hard cases seen in his practice. He warns against assuming motives, urging judgment by actions and adherence to ethical norms for a Supreme Court appointment.
A reader argues neutrality is breached by urging Americans to avoid armed merchant ships. He cites the Russo Japanese war and German sea power, questions ammunition supply, mocks submarine nets, and predicts many Americans would side with Germany in a global conflict. The writer mentions German ancestry and total war potential of Germany Austria and Turkey without Bulgaria. SCANDINAVIAN
A Washington visitor urges Capitol building ventilation reform, noting foul air and no open windows amid national crisis. The letter is accompanied by a rebuttal praising The Washington Post and warning against American deference to Britain, citing American xenophobia and wartime loyalties. William Farrin signs the second letter, referencing Verdun.
A letter from L B Horseman, manager of the National Safety First Association, agrees with an editorial on human fallacy and urges advocacy for automatic stop systems. He describes a circular process with requests to both railroads and the Interstate Commerce Commission, calling it a game of Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and warns of potential catastrophes like the New Haven Hartford wreck. He urges continued editorial advocacy to promote the stop system.
A reader urges recognition of the Y M C A aid effort in Europe’s war zones. Huts in 1,000 centers serve soldiers and prisoners of all faiths with lounge, church, school, and writing rooms. Over 12,000,000 stationery items are used monthly, with services, entertainment, and schooling provided.
In a spring luncheon, Helen plans a quiet talk with Frances about Ned Burns and a secret crush on Carp Atwood. Frances confesses she loves Atwood though he is married, revealing strain, romance, and doubts on friendship and life.
John Harper of Sligo Maryland reports that a government dossier and federal bulletin contradict claims of vast seal bone wealth from Alaska. He cites Special Bulletin 176 of 1882 showing fur seal bones are too fragile for bone meal and not profitable to grind, with prior attempts abandoned in 1876.
A montage of horse names from Cincinnati Enquirer and Morning Telegraph appears with entries like Rhymer Lobelia Ancon Faraway Lady Mildred Undaunted and many others. The fragmentary list reads like a betting card or race lineup with numerous horse, trainer, and sponsor mentions.
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