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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
9
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All subscriptions by mail payable in advance. Remittances by drafts checks postoffice orders registered letters or express orders payable to The Washington Post Co Washington DC. Edward B McLean president. Entered at Washington DC post office as second class matter with foreign advertising reps listed and date Thursday March 8 1917.
The two party caucuses agree on a rule allowing two thirds of present senators to close debate and set a one hour speaking limit after cloture. Supporters say it ends endless filibusters while critics warn of power concentration and risks to treaty approval and urgent legislation. A extra session of Congress may follow to mobilize national manpower and ships.
The Sixty fourth Congress passed a liberal naval appropriation with immediate availability. Bids for light dirigible airships range from 47 000 to 7 500 dollars, deliveries in 121 days, paving a four month path to a small craft fleet. Five airships, 160 feet long, 21 feet diameter, carry two crew and radio gear, to be based ashore or float on water. Proposals for 38 additional 80 ton submarines will be advertised, and contracts for five battle cruisers will be set after consultations with builders. Submarines and dirigibles are deemed more urgent than expanding battleship fleets.
British officials keep quiet on anti submarine measures amid wartime secrecy. Reports from returning Americans describe a fleet of submarines in British waters, suggesting ongoing efforts and uncertainties in countering German U boats.
A fragmentary report outlines revised estimates of German submarines in service, with 25 in use and 18 likely in reserve, plus 18 larger ones. It notes prior signs of continued shipyard output and questions British losses of 48 submarines between February 1 and 16. It cites arming merchantmen as the key defense, while trawlers nets and chemical smoke screens are discussed alongside gun defenses.
A history of U S statutes on arming merchant vessels and employing naval ships to defend against piracy and German sub warfare. It argues the president has full authority to arm merchant ships and to use warships to protect commerce as relations with Germany sour.
The King of Italy sold the noted Monte Cristo Island to a leading American film concern for a large sum, to be used for the Italian Red Cross. The purchaser plans to use the island as the setting for a Monte Cristo based movie and other plays. The piece recounts earlier owners including T Lord Taylor who once lived there, and a long tale linking the island to Alexandre Dumas and a Paris shoemaker’s vendetta involving falsified fortune and an old embezzlement case ending in 1825. MARQUISE DE FONTENOY.
The Argonaut notes early records of Hawaiian fish from 1782 by Broussonet during Captain Cook’s voyage. It cites 1903 US Fish Commission listing 9302 regional species including swordfish tuna and albacore, arguing Hawaii’s potential as a top international game fish destination.
A sharp domestic exchange in London features a stern father and discontented boy. The father declares a whipping as the consequence for misbehavior, while the boy retorts that such discipline is among the few things his parents agree on.
The article explains a universal Indian sign language used by tribes from Alaska to Patagonia, enabling cross-tribal conversation without spoken words. It describes signs for peace, life, death, and greetings, noting two chiefs in Washington recently communicated for hours despite not sharing a spoken language.
The Prince of Wales, on leave in London, helped a woman driver with a stalled official car. He spent about twenty minutes to fix the engine. After it ran smoothly, she offered a ride, and he asked to be taken home. He revealed home as Buckingham Palace, realizing his helper was the heir apparent.
Brooklyn Eagle notes New Mexico’s political machine backed H. Bursum for governor as a joke to strengthen the ticket. W. E. Lindsay won lieutenant governor, with De Baca’s death elevating Lind to chief executive. The Progressive faction opposed the move, predicting friction with the machinists.
Irvin S Cobb recalls an Irish Story at the American Irish Historical Society dinner in New York. A parishioner asks if figures from biblical and historic eras will be present at judgment day and the priest affirmatively confirms while noting expected comic prudence on that day. A separate note reports a rare disease case at Ohio State University leading to death from Ludwig's angina and breathing difficulties.
A compact biographical sketch notes the English admiral Earl of Howe born in London on March (1728) and his role as commander in chief in North America in 1776. It covers his diplomatic failings with American leaders, evasive maneuvers against the French under D 'Estaing, a decisive Ushant victory in 1794, honors including the Garter, and his death on August 6, 1798 at age 73.
Mise Cora Van Housen a 19 year old Paterson New Jersey woman is described as the nations only associate policewoman and judge. She testified against her intoxicated father Jacob Van Houser leading to a one year sentence in Passaic county jail. The scene occurred at the Paterson police court as Recorder Voting presided. He urged leniency but she pressed for punishment noting his drunken conduct and family duties. The court offered the option of a year and she accepted pushing him to jail.
Western ranchmen employ a three chamber gas lamp dubbed the 2 a coyote gun to ward off coyotes. The device uses calcium carbide and a water drip to generate gas and an explosion simulates a pistol shot. The gun rotates to scatter light and sound across the night.
The Toronto Mall and Express argues that people with scruples about defending their country should not settle in Canada and should instead go to the United States. It says Canada is not the proper home for those who refuse to take up arms for the land they live in.
Treasury daily revenue and disbursement totals for March 6 1947 plus year to date figures. Details include receipts 1 797 529 30 and 5 807 416 00, ordinary disbursements, gold and silver assets in the general fund, held cash, and balances in Federal Reserve notes and national banks. Net balance and total assets shown with gold and bullion values and miscellaneous securities.
A Washington gathering at the Willard features Mayor Milan Hale Thompson discussing war powers and aldermanic results in Chicago. He touts Jim Mann as a strong potential Speaker, praises Republican prospects in Congress, and notes Chicago’s support. The piece also covers editor Michael J. Hanchin’s defence of Hungarians born Russians and Democratic confidence under new leadership, with Massachusetts politics seen favorably for the governor race.
A G T Moore cites strong South cut-over land interest as the conference meets in New Orleans April 17 to 19. Government officials and Congress members will attend to connect land owners with national forces for thorough development of more than 109 million acres, signaling a national scope beyond a local event.
Paragraph 83 special orders No 24 revokes leave of absence for Jamea E Ash and Calvin H Goddard medical reserve corps on disability. Capt Leo P Quinn Eighth field artillery granted leave. First Lieut Christoper A Dunnigan Third field artillery Pennsylvania National Guard resigns. A board at MIT Cambridge Mass March 12 1917 to plan instruction for reserve units. Capt Norman L McDiarmid medical corps suspended until further orders.
From the Boston Transcript a piece recounts Boston bells and curfew history. It notes varied ringing times over centuries, salaries for town sextons, and shifts around town meetings and Sunday observance influenced by Civil War and rail travel. It also includes a separate item from the London Times praising US Navy strength and I Corps reforms.
An elderly visitor tours a North Wales country seat famed for its art. She studies a portrait titled Nell Gwyn after Sir Peter Lely and quips that she believed the subject was King Charles II, revealing a witty scandal tone.
Walton Alfie asserts he wed a wealthy woman to provide for his wife, claiming the union ensures she has everything she desires. The statement centers on motive and financial provision within the marriage context.
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