Washington Post subscription rates 1917 notice
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Chicago
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Boston
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Detroit
The German Retirement and Its World War I Implications
The article analyzes German retreat tactics on the French front from Arras to Soissons, noting strategic withdrawals by Joffre and Grand Duke Nicholas as reputational tests. It argues Germany sought land victory but faced inevitable strategic weaknesses and eventual war-weariness, explaining submarine aggression as a last-ditch risk.
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France
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Soissons
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United States
Fair Play in War and the German Threat
The piece argues eleven German ships in Lower California harbor threaten to become raiders and destroyers if war erupts with the United States. It asserts U.S. jurisdiction limits in foreign ports, urges adherence to international law, and condemns German preparedness tactics that alienate neutrals, warning the bully will fall with no mourners.
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Germany
German Subsidy Aims To Rebuild Postwar Shipping
The German government plans a near term subsidy of 75 million dollars to shipbuilding firms to construct merchant vessels totaling up to 1 500 000 tons. The move seeks to boost German shipping after the war, while other belligerents intensify efforts to replace lost tonnage for future peace and wartime trade. Britain previously commandeered private shipyards, delaying merchant vessel work to focus on naval construction, with many unfinished tankers and ships set aside.
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Great Britain
United States
England
Finish unfinished merchant ships now for ready wartime service
The author argues that Britain shifted to completing half finished ships to use them as transports once the war began and urges the United States not to halt private vessel work. Private ships already under way should be completed and readied for service, with new private builds halted if needed and government takeovers possible.
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The Submarine Murders and U S War Duty
The article condemns German submarine attacks on American ships Memphis Vigilancia and Illinois, reporting fifteen drowned and eight missing. It argues for immediate US action to destroy submarines, citing historical precedent and labeling German commanders as systematic murderers of Americans at sea.
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Vigilancia
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United States
Germany
America
France
The World's Food and Global Shortages
The article surveys global food shortages after 1915 harvest declines in wheat corn oats and barley. It cites U S Department of Agriculture data and reserve stock declines, notes British and French crop projections for 1917, and quotes German officials on hunger despite munitions. It warns shortages may rival munitions in wartime impact and mentions Prohibition gains.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Gerard
Germany
Heim
Bavarian Peasant Party
Dr. Helm
Kaiser as a heavy investor in American securities
The Kaiser held private investments in American railroad stocks totaling about 560 000 dollars and substantial holdings in Canadian land. Other royal family members owned about 7 million in assets, with Hamburg-American and North German Lloyd shares. As war loomed, the Kaiser moved to transfer Canadian lands to American syndicates via Count Alvensieben, while Dr Dernburg stayed to guard the transfer’s validity and German propaganda.
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Prince Albert
Kaiser
Liege
Lloyd
Biggeat
Emperor William
Canada
Dominion
Hana von Alvensieben
Germany
Dr. Dernburg
United States
Count Alvensieben
Dernburg
New York
Tranefers
Red Cross
Kaleer
America
England
France
Austria
German assets moved to South America and Ireland ocean port plan
The British era commentary notes German asset transfers from the United States to Argentina and Mexico since last autumn, with substantial gold shipments. It argues for distinguishing between state and private German property, urging favored treatment for private citizens. It also discusses Galway Harbor as a transatlantic port to shorten Atlantic passages, noting its harbor, rail link, and potential to aid liner routes, signed by Marquise de Fontenoy.
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Argentine Republic
Mexico
South America
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Kaiser
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Ireland
Galway Harbor
Dublin Corporation
Emerald Isle
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Liverpool
Galway
St. Johna
Newfoundland
Midland Great Western Railroad
Dub UN
Irish Sea
Marquise DE Fontenoy
The Unpopular Clubman quotes in New York club scene
Sir Gilbert Parker in New York notes neutrals’ unpopularity with Germany and recalls a club incident where a house committee member offered to raise a purse for Grum if he resigns. Grum rages, asks the secretary what to do, and the secretary counsels refusal and a cautious approach.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Germany
Grum
Gilbert Parker
New York
Commodore Conner First Steamer Pioneered Navy Use
Commodore Conner, aging 65, died March 20, 1858, noted for pioneering steamship use in the U.S. Navy. He entered as a midshipman before the War of 1812, rose to lieutenant on the Hornet, earning two medals from Congress for bravery, and received a Pennsylvania sword and commendations. His career spanned shore commands, the bureau of construction, and command of West India and home squadrons, including action at Vera Cruz. Health weakened by service ended a lengthy naval career. He married Dr Philip Syng Physick’s daughter and traced his lineage to Irish O Connor roots in Pennsylvania.
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Commodore Conner
Navy
Great Britain
Congress
Pennsylvania
Conner
Bureau of Construction, Equipment and Repair
West India
Secretary of the Navy
Mason
Mexico
Gen. Taylor
Gulf
Vera Cruz
Scott
San Juan de Ullos
Society of the Cincinnati
Connér
Gulf Coast
Philip Syng Phyelck
America
O'Connor
Buffalo herd in danger in Pawnee Bill scenes
A 4 year old heifer of Pawnee Bill’s buffalo herd was shot and killed near dusk. Officials report four buffalo killed including three bulls and one heifer, risking destruction of the herd. Pawnee Bill suspects cattle thieves or outsiders trading buffalo meat, awaits protection from county, state, and federal authorities.
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Courier-Dispatch
Indiana
Buffalo Ranch
Bill
Department of Justice
Washington
Loneliest Spot on Earth and Other Briefs
A trio of clipped items covers Tristan da Cunha’s isolated island farming life, a note on translating Wait and See from The Manchester Guardian, and a Missouri story about a local man building hitch racks before his daughter’s marriage.
Treasury Report Shows Balance and Receipts 1917
United States Treasury at close yesterday reports net balances in general fund and scattered assets. Revenue receipts for the period total millions. ordinary disbursements and cash positions across silver dollars, bank notes, and bullion are itemized with figures for total cash assets and gold and silver holdings.
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Philippines
Signs of Spring in Virginia Moonshiners Thrive
Richmond Times-Dispatch notes in southwest Virginia the first signs of spring include rising moonshine activity as repeal of liquor controls fuels distillers. Revenue Agent S. R. Brame reports rapid reduction of blockaders, while questions persist on whether authorities can end moonshining or miss the seasonal chance for profits.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia
S. R. Brame
The Pilgrim Seed by Amelia Burr in Outlook
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram the poem recalls the courage of founders and patriots, contrasting noble deeds with modern fading zeal. It laments a nation’s slack conscience while urging the living to honor freedom and sacrifice by reclaiming a true pilgrim spirit and the children’s right to sky.
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Christ
Army Orders Move Officers Between Posts and Duties
Army orders assign Tomei and W H Lee to various stations including Philadelphia New York City and Sandy Hook proving ground New Jersey while detailing medical and ordnance officers. Capt Chilton and other officers receive leave and duty changes as reorganizations continue in early 1917.
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Philaceipnia
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Ralph Co. Caldwell
Cavalry
Harry Q. Pletcher
Wilfon G. Haan
Coast Artillery Corps
Eastern Department
Frank N. Chilton
Medical Corps
St. Louis
Thomas A. Raymond
Chilton
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louisa
Maja
Adam F. Casad
Lucian B. Moody
Clarence C. Culver
Signal Corps Aviation School
San Diego
Cal
Willl
Army
Daniel W. Hand
Field Artillery
Third Field Artillery
New York National Guard
National Guard
Buffalo
N. Y
Carroll D. Buck
Alexander W. Marsh
Carneys Point
N. J
Arthur B. Conrad
Fort Ethan Allen
Weat Point
United States Military Academy
Detroit Mayor's War Department Inquiry Sparks Wry Debate
A Detroit mayor receives a literal draft questionnaire from the adjutant general asking personal details including color marital status and military training. The piece riffs on what constitutes military specialization and mocks political labels as potential defects, noting the mayor's dubious pride in civic duty.
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Marx
Adjutant General's Office
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Datroit
Mich
Unkindest Inconstancy in War Letters
George Douglas comments in the San Francisco Chronicle on stories of soldiers in Europe and a British wartime policy paying wages to a wife or partner. He notes how multiple engaged men may support one woman as front line campaigns create complex loyalties. War alters moral values in troubling ways.
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George Douglas
San Francisco Chronicle
Europe
Views of Worse Travelers Met in Capit a
Charles Thoman of Christiana Norway, born American and ex Heidelberg student, says Germany cannot last six months. He cites Prussian dominance, socialist influence, and growing German impatience. He warns copper, nickel, cotton, rubber, oil shortages threaten munition production amid food decline and war fatigue.
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Charles Thoman
Christiana
Norway
Hedelberg University
Wuisrd
Reichstag
Russia
Roumari
Serbia
Roumania
First American Lumber Shipment to India Reported
A. J. Hopkins of Seattle notes the first shipment of American lumber from Puget Sound to Bombay aboard the Willard 4 steamer, carrying several million feet of Washington fir amid war-disrupted Oriental trade. Also recounted are anecdotes about a once energetic Congress poker night, the czar’s abdication, and insights on submarine and aeroplane development during wartime.
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India
A. J. Hopkins
Seattle
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Britain
United States
Orient
Old Shasta Fades As Town Loses Residents
The Sacramento Bee notes Old Shasta, a historic California mining town, is rapidly deteriorating. Ten residents are leaving while the era of large community votes fades, contrasting with last November’s quiet election when 72 ballots were cast.
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