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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1917
Page
7
Public notice lists delivery and pricing terms for THE WASHINGTON POST CO. subscriptions by carrier and mail in Washington and Alexandria. Rates cover daily Sunday omissions, one week, month, and year options with payment in advance and accepted methods, with post office entry details and company address.
The piece argues the railroad brotherhoods caused a strike crisis amid global and domestic tensions. It discusses potential Supreme Court rulings on the Adamson act, fears of prearranged government knowledge, and the harm of undermining law or fueling suspicion about executive advance notice.
The article argues German and Russian unrest signals a shift against autocratic rule. It notes that Russian dissidents push reform, while German elites face rising discontent as wartime hardships grow. Bethmann Hollweg hints that broader popular participation may save the empire before revolution, amid poverty and starvation.
A strong editorial argues Germany’s submarine warfare violates sovereignty and demands U S action. It urges immediate use of armed forces to defend American lives, condemns protests and delayed war, and calls for torpedo boat destroyers and convoyed merchant ships in the barred zone. It critiques U S policy and praises decisive presidential action.
France reports a large gold reserve yet refuses to boost holdings as patriotic citizens offered jewels and bullion to aid defense. The Bank of France and treasury noted no need to increase reserves despite the ongoing costly war draining resources. Admiral Sir William Pakenham named to lead the battle cruiser fleet succeeding Beatty.
The article recalls Thomas McKean born on this date 183 years ago, a Delaware representative and Pennsylvania chief justice who served in the Continental Congress from its start to the peace. It notes his roles as Delaware president in 1781, Pennsylvania chief justice 1777 1783, and later Pennsylvania governor until 1808, detailing his duel near miss, stamp act support, and signing of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation.
The Omaha Bee recounts amusing student misreads as Johnnie and Susie tackle grammar history and spelling. Sample lines include ammonia as the food of the gods and a franchise as anything belonging to the French, with notes on poets and a youthful Confederate claim. Also a Michigan social note of Geneva Holcomb flashing a new imitation diamond ring and a Rockham South Dakota cash sale report.
A speaker argues for a year of military training for youths between 18 and 24 as a fair burden sharing measure. He contends compulsory service instills respect for authority, discipline, and citizenship, cites examples from Germany and France, and rejects fears of militarism or Prussianization.
Game Warden R McCoy faced starvation in a mountain cabin as two feet six inches of snow trapped him. Rural mail carrier arrived astride an old mule and towed McCoy eight miles to safety by tying himself to the mule's tail for traction.
David Starr Jordan in the Independent argues postwar society faces enforced celibacy among European women. He warns loveless lifetimes for many, predicts conscription or legalized paternalism to regulate births, and foresees polygamy as a reluctant societal resort across Germany France and England.
Gov Bailey in the Houston Post warns against the charge that jewelry stores force patrons under police scrutiny for mere viewing. It notes that owners of rare botanical specimens restrict exposure, while the public may gaze if they refrain from touching.
Senate figures weigh President Wilson’s power to arm merchant ships and quell railroad threats as Gov Cox warns that martial law could seize railways to avert famine. Indianapolis leaders send telegrams urging restraint and national resolve amid a growing public and political pushback.
An anecdotal tale recalls a Florida race tied to Rep. Frank Clark with digs at Rep. Tieflin of Alabama. A jury trial moment features a colored witness under cross-examination and a prosecutor’s gambit. The piece shifts to reflections on peasant life in Russia, noting village layouts, church prominence, and communal bathing, arguing Americans mispicture rural Russia.
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