Washington Post Subscription Rates March 16 1917
The notice lists subscription prices for the Washington Post with daily and Sunday options by mail or carrier in Washington and Alexandria. It names payment methods and addresses, including THE WASHINGTON POST CO and EDWARD B McLEAN as president, with 1917 mailing details and foreign advertising representatives.
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Washington
Alexandria
THE
Washington Post CO
Washington, D.C
Edward B McLean
Unrest in Europe Amid War Struggles and Political Upheaval
The piece surveys European unrest linked to World War I, noting Russia’s revolution strengthens the anti German front while German internal strife grows from food shortages and political pressure. It cites France and Britain with leadership shakeups and warns that only victory will quell protests as Germans face rising famine and potential revolt.
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Russia
Germany
Mance
Lyautey
Ae Uation
Chamber of Deputies
France
Noth‘oe
Nosed von Moltke
von Falkenhayn
Tn von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
England
Lloyd George
Asquith
Saxony
Europe
Nungxer
The Tariff Commission And The American System
The tariff commission must replace theory with a practical approach. Protectionists and free traders should set aside ideology and fix duties to equal the cost difference of efficient production at home and abroad. American industries must show equal efficiency, while humane laws and the high living standards of the United States remain. the nation should not subsidize generosity toward its workers.
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New Tariff Commission
Commission
New Commission
United States
War, tariffs and protectionism debated in economic column
The European war has erased tariff disputes and drawn intelligent Americans to support protectionist policy. It argues prosperity hinges on closing foreign markets and keeping the domestic market insulated. It notes President Wilson could have chosen random men who would favor protectionism, regardless of background, and questions the tariff commission's need for prior theory in solving the nation's fiscal issue.
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Ofem Tow Standa Co F
United States
Wilson
Tariff Commission
German Plots in Mexico and German Influence
The article argues the United States has strong evidence of German plots in Latin America, especially in Mexico, with German funding of Carranza and Villa factions. It warns of German agents guiding operations across the border and urges unity behind Wilson to counter espionage and preserve Mexico from European domination.
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United States
Germany
Marshall
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Herr Zimmermann
Peru
Warranza
Universal Military Service Debate and Global War Notes
Opinion argues for universal military service to unite the country against looming militarism and foreign threats. It cites Wilson era leadership, claims West and South support, and contends universal service distributes burden with little hardship. The piece critiques German aggression and U S war tensions with China and Mexico themes included.
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Congress
Army
Wilson
Wedding of Peer to Widow of Brother Defies Old Law
The wedding of Lady Richard Wellesley to her deceased husband's brother Lord Georges Wellesley in New York challenges British affinity law. Though Americans and many colonies permit such unions, English law bars them, citing the Church of England table of affinity. The couple plans likely permanent U.S. residence.
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Richard Wellesley
Georges Wellesley
Grenadier Guards
Aviation Corps
St. James’ Church
New York
Lord George
Westminster
House of Commons
House of Lords
England
Church of England
Lord Wellesley
Richard
United States
United Kingdom
Henry Bischoffsheim
London Daily News
Edward VII
London
Pastor balks at trust in Mrs Flower will
The Rev Dr Henry T Swentzel rector of St Luke s Episcopal Church refused to act as executor of the will of Mrs Caro line M Flower of Watertown New York, which leaves 100 to her dog Adam. The estate is valued at 4000 and the bequest to the dog includes a humane killing clause if funds are exhausted. Swentzel cites distance and time, not the dog bequest, as the reason for refusal.
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John
Kerry
John Fitzgerald
Dacies
Desmond
Palatine of
Glyn Castle
County Limerick
Rachel Fitzgerald
Valkyria
America
Charles I
Lord Kingston
Earl of Kingston
United States
George Wellesley
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Brooklyn Eagle
Henry T. Swentzel
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Caroline M. Flower
Watertown
Brooklyn
Julius Caesar Assassinated in Roman Senate
Rome reports the assassination of Gen. Julius Caesar in the senate by a conspiratorial group led by Marcus Brutus and Caius Cassius. Antony and the crowd rise in revolt as Brutus and Cassius flee, and Octavius Caesar returns to Rome forming a provisional government with Antony and Lepidus.
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Julius Caesar
Rome
Jaulins Caezar
Senate
Marcus Brutus
Calusa Cassius
Marc Antony
Brutus
Cassius
Caesar
Metellus Cimber
Caius Cassius
Casca
Trebonius
Gen
Caeser
Matellus Cimber
Calus Cassius
Casce
Caius Cansinla
Gen. Caesar
Gen. Pompey
Pompey
Forum
Antony
Mr. Antony
Cassina
Octavius Caesar
Mr. Lepidus
Chinese Farms Small Gardens and Family Economics
A U S Consular Report notes Chinese farming resembles intensive gardening rather than large scale agriculture. Prosperous families tend to have more children, increasing mouths to feed and expenses such as weddings. In Manchuria vast lands are worked by hundreds of thousands of hired farmers who migrate seasonally from crowded China cities.
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U. S
America
Manchuria
China
Potatoes Cost Six Times As Much Now
From the Detroit Free Press, potatoes are described as worth no more than before yet costing about six times as much. A Pittsburgh Gazette-Times humorous exchange notes a suitor asking when his sister plans to marry and a reply of “Constantly.”
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Pittsburgh Gazette
Treasury Disbursements and Asset Totals Report
United States Treasury disbursements and balance figures show monthly revenue receipts for this month and prior periods, along with detailed asset tallies. Highlights include gold and silver holdings, bank notes, and overall general fund balances, with assets totaling over 162 million dollars and gold coin and bullion values reported.
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Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve
National Bank
Federal Reserve Ban
Nyenat
Philippines
Eee
Horses Are Selden Deaf. A Boston Transcript View
The article extols horses immunity to deafness, noting their heightened responsiveness to sounds and ears directed toward what they notice. It highlights blind horses guided by reins, suggesting dogs other senses compensate for vision with keen hearing and touch in difficult terrain.
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The
Boston Transcript
Bells and bells in life and lore of tunes
G L Edson remarks on bells shaping daily life from war alarms to school calls to markets and telephones. The poem travels through farm bells sleigh bells and cash register chimes, noting how bells symbolize duty, commerce, warning, and human frailty across eras.
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G. L. Edson
New York Mail
Henry Dubb
Hospital Like a Hotel Says University Hospital Chief
University Hospital superintendent Harry D. Warfield claims a hospital can be classed as a hotel. He says patients failing to pay may be prosecuted under the boarding house act, a question to be decided if police locate Miss May Campen who disappeared from a private room leaving a $73.50 bill. A warrant is with the police as authorities seek guidance on the case. We also note a weather plea from the Brooklyn Eagle asking the authorities not to let the mercury drop without warning.
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Baltimore
Harry D. Warfield
University Hospital
May Campen
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Republican Committee
Shoreham
Daugherty
United States Senate
John’ Alien
Tupelo
Mias
Mr Daugherty
John
George Pack
Col
Stealey
Jackson
John‘ Allen
United States
Taft
Washington
New York
Gov. Hughes
Sherman
Wuld
Allen
Shetman Waas
John’ Allen
Jim’ Sherman
Army orders detail officers for duty and exams
Capt. Clarence E. Frank reports to Des Moines Iowa as inspector instructor. Several officers including Capt. Hammond Capt. Willcox and Maj. Castner are reassigned or revoked from posts. Col. Atkinson and Col. Koehler proceed to Baltimore and Kansas City for division duties. Leave of absence granted for First Lieut. Wall and First Lieut. Farmer. Relieved officers and new assignments outlined for medical and artillery corps.
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Clarence E. Frank
National Guard
Frank
Des Moines
Iowa
Militia Bureau
War Department
Johnson F. Hammond
Hammond
Letterman General Hospital
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
General Hozpital
Fort Bayard
N. Mex
Columbus Barracks
Charles Willcox
Medical Corps
Alfred BM. Mason
Coast Artillery
John C. Ashburn
Infantry
Murray B. Rush
Cavalry
Ohio
United States Military Academy
Charles F. Morae
John E. Townes, Jr
Coast Artillery Corps
Firas
Walter R. Weaver
William C. Foote
Benjamin F. Delamatar, Jr
Nineteenth Infantry
Baltimore
Benjamin W. Atkinson
Eighth Tentative National Guard
Lewis M. Koehler
Fourteenth Tentative National Guard
Kansas City
Joseph C. Castner
Ernest J. Dawley
Seventh Field Artillery
William C. Houghton
Sixth Field Artillery
Field Artillery
Japan
China
John F. Wall
Fifteenth Cavalry
Philippine Department
Ralph 8. Granger
Quartermaster Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Maj
Granger
Monterey
Herman Hering
Presidio of
Alfred G Farmer
Medical Reserve Corps
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Adjutant General of the Army
Farmer
Lave
Alfred G. Farmer
James E. Ash
Army Medical School
Schoo
William N. Hensley, Jr
Harrie E. Dalbey
Wild Geese Return South Signals Late Spring Crops Delay
Marlboro Massachusetts dispatch reports observers noting a large flock of wild geese flying south late yesterday after passing over the city in their spring migration to the north two days earlier. A watcher cited diaries from prior years where similar returns were followed by backward springs. Nearby Days Landing New Jersey dispatch adds Frank Westcott's fox chase ending abruptly when his hound tracked a tabby cat hiding in a shed after a long pursuit across hills swamps and roads.
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Marlboro
Mass
Brookline
N. J
Phila. Record
Frank Westcott
Absecon
Westcott
Waestcott
Hearing Is Believing in Nebraska Angwan
A quirky note from the Nebraska Angwan references a teacher named Rachael and the prompt to use indigo in a sentence, followed by Rachel contemplating the baby in an indigo cart.
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Nebraska
Rachael
Indigo
Rachel
Views of Capital and tariff board debate at Willard
The article recalls remarks by Rep Ben Focht and others at the Willard about a nonpartisan tariff board, party responsibility, and the future of the House Speakership. Harry M. Daugherty comments on leadership, while F H Gibbs discusses wartime freight car demand and postwar European needs.
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House
Ben F. Focht
Pennsylvania
Willard
Mr. Focht
Republican Party
Congress
Streetcar Strike Sparks Chaos on 14th Street
A Washington streetcar strike caused a swift halt on Fourteenth Street as a conductor signaled to move up. Passengers panicked when the motorman stopped the car after a loud bell. A man rushed to the car seeking a transfer, umbrella forgotten on board.
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Washington
Ryed Moo Carruthers
New York
Raleigh
Fourteenth Street
LA Street
Atrikeras
Matorman
Fight-season veteran begs for mercy in peace
George Barbarin told Magistrate Gelamar that war years defined his luck and work. He recalled being shot through the chest in China, a bullet through an arm in the Russo Japanese conflict, and losing a leg in France in 1916. He blamed peaceful times in the United States for bringing him to the edge of despair.
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Lady George
Rich
George
United States
Sir Maurice Fitzgerald
Valentia Island
Kerry
America
Emerald Islé
Sir Maurice
Duke of Connaught
Fitzgerald
Valentia
Sir John Fitzgerald
France
Irish Guards
New York Tribune
George Barbarin
Gelamar
China
Bernstorff at Berlin in doubtful favor after Washington welcome
The Boston Herald reports that Count von Bernstorff may not receive the same cordial reception in Berlin as he did in Washington and Halifax. The note emphasizes uncertainty about Berlin's degree of kindness toward him.
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Boston Herald
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Washington
Halifax
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Mississippi River
Hermansen
Fl Ten
Will Mason
Snyder Delaney
Anthony
United States Treasury
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