Washington Post Subscription Rates 1917
Subscription rates listed by mail and carrier for The Washington Post in 1917. Details include daily Sunday included or excluded, weekly and monthly options, yearly plans, and payment methods in advance. Addresses for advertising and submission are noted along with the date Thursday, March 22, 1917.
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Paul Block
Fifth Avenue
New York
Mallers Building
Chicago
Devonshire Street
Boston
Kresge
Detroit
Keep Munitions From the Enemy editorial call
An editorial argues to halt exports of rifles shells and other munitions from the United States to any foreign port except possibly to nations at war with Germany. It cites a Spain Mexico route and warns that American weapons have reached German hands and deaths may occur on the border.
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United States
Mexico
Spain
Germany
Referendum on Loyalty Questioned as Wasteful
An editorial argues against nationwide loyalty referendums urging citizens to sign declarations for President Wilson. It mocks tests of loyalty as unnecessary and impractical, noting good intentions but asserting that signing papers won't change hearts and could waste white paper during shortages.
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Wilson
Legislative Congestion and the Call for Steering Committees
A editorial argues against using congestion as a excuse for stalled public measures. It notes Senate members favored export extension bills yet action faltered due to scattered attention. It urges bipartisan Senate steering committees to coordinate a program and secure final passage on key legislation.
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Senate
Congress
House
United Action
Ta ta ta satirical bill on the statute books
A garbled note suggests a prior proposal may have gained adoption, leaving a legislative implication that a certain act now sits on the statute books. Names and dates are unclear, but the item references a political process and legal status.
On the Eve of War Proclamation and Expectations
The piece argues that Congress should grant authority for war with Germany, declaring a state of war from a fixed date. It urges rapid use of belligerent powers, seizure of German vessels, internment of German subjects, and allied cooperation, with attention to Turkey and Austria-Hungary. It warns against neutrality and outlines strategic steps and international law considerations.
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Congress
United States
Germany
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Austria
George Washington
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Kaiser’s ex envoy to China shown tact in Manila
The article recalls Paul von Hintze as Germany’s naval plenipotentiary and later envoy to Peking, noting his restraint during prior tensions with Admiral Dewey in Manila Bay and detailing his career, honors, and the shifting loyalties of Russian and German officers before World War I.
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Kaiser
China
Manila
Tang
Paul von Hir
Tiement
Shanghai
Java
Siam
Orient
Berlin
Germany
Paul Hintze
Diedrich
Dewey
Bay of
Hintze
von Hintze
Leutenant
Kaisxer
Petrograd
Beniin
Tauchtchew
William
Mannechen
Dohna
Nicholas
Kronstadt
Mexico
Peking
von Haxthauzen
Stephen Decatur Navy Hero Killed in Duel
A lengthy 19th century portrait recalls Stephen Decatur as a celebrated naval officer who rose from midshipman to captain of the Constitution. He died after a duel with Capt James Barron on March 22, 1820, in Bladensburg, and was buried in Philadelphia after a public burial in Washington.
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Stephen Decatur
Congress
Constitution
Naval Office
Decatur
James Barron
Philadelphia
Washington
Board of Naval Commissions
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Great Britain
Chesapeake
Hampton Roads
Barron
Lynnhaven Bay
Leopard
Navy
Barron Dheeply
Bladensburg
Washington City
St. Peter's
South Front Street
First Lincoln Mention in 1837 Biennial Register
The Boston Transcript notes that Abraham Lincoln was listed as Postmaster at New Salem, Illinois in the United States Biennial Register for 1837, marking probably his first printed reference. The 1837 Register listed every officer and employee of that year.
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T. H. Bartlett
Boston Transcript
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
New Salem
Potts and Quitting Game Ends After Even Standoff
From the Boston Transcript, Jack Potts accuses another player of quitting a game, claiming the opponent quit when the pot was even. The exchange notes that Potts had all the money at 16:00 and the other player recovered by 12, leaving them even before the quit.
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Potts
Switzerland Denies War Article Allegations
The Swiss legation in Washington released a statement rebutting a March feature article by labeled Ex Attache. It says the piece misstates Switzerland’s neutrality and misreports investments in German war loans, noting official finance department data show no such investments and that the insurance fund board lacks authority to invest assets.
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Legation
Washington
Legation of
Switzerland
New York Sun
Swiss Finance Department
Why Smith Went to Church and Stayed
A Kansas City Star anecdote follows Smith who stopped skipping church. He weighed churchgoing as a business concern, feared a churchless town, and finally found worship beyond mere arithmetic. He embraced that religion is essential to humanity and continued regular attendance.
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Kansas City Star
Smith
Dr. Cabot
Boston
Ahurah
Army orders detail transfer and duty changes across multiple posts
A bulletins list outlines officers returning to duty in Colorado and joining national guard inspector roles, boards of medical officers meeting at Forts Jay Ethan Allen and other posts, promotions and retirements, temporary duty assignments, and leaves extended. Notable names include Col. Charles T. Menoher, Maj. William Powell, Maj. Frederick Macy, Capt. Ray Bryan, and Lt. Col Champe McCulloch, with stations from Fort Bliss to San Diego and Denver.
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Arciters
Fort D. A. Russel
Wyo
Denver
Colo
National Guard
Colorado
Charles T. Menoher
Fifth Field Artillery
Peyton Co. Marsh
Eighth Field Artillery
Albert J. Bowley
Wright Smith
Conrad H. Lanza
Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
Tex
Joseph N. Barney
Medical Reserve Corps
United States
Essington
Aviation Statlion
Loula A. la Garde
Max B. Garber
Infantry
Idaho
Wyoming
Douglas
Militia Bureau
War Department
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Medical Corps
Army
Washinton
D. C
Champe C. McCulloch
J Jr
Fort Jay
Frederick 8. Macy
Albert R. Goodman
Fort Ethan Allen
William A. Powell
Frederick E. Clark
Medical
Isaac W. Brewer
Jefferson Barracks
William A. Wickline
Frank N. Chilton
Chicago
William Stephenson
Samuel C. Stanton
Letterman General Hospital
California
Guy L. Edle
Lloyd L. Smith
Surgeon General
James Conway
Philippine Scouts
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Screven
Ray W. Bryan
Southern Department
Signal Corps Aviation School
San Diego
Cal
Robert E. Parrish
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Maj
Leonard D. Wildman
Signal Corps
Walter Reed General Hospital
Washington, D. C
Frank L. Pyle
Philippine Department
Calvin D. Cowles, Jr
Medical Corpa
Fort Sam Houston
United States Military Academy
Henry D. Thomason
Adjutant General of the Army
Stephenson
Andrew V. Stephenson
George A. Wilson
Forty-seventh Infantry
New York National Guard
Louis A. la Garde
George Washington University
Washington, D.C
Stanley S. Warren
Warren
Clarence Quinan
Quinan
Earl J. Atkisson
Corps of Engineers
Panama Canal
Regiment of Engineers
Canal
Atkisson
Canal Zone
William L. Heed
Treasury shows deficits amid mixed receipts in 1917 balance
The report details a net general fund balance of 11, plus total receipts of 1,439,246 and payments of 1,430,867, leaving a year-to-date deficit of 173,301,532 versus 58,079,623 last year excluding Canal and debt operations, with revenue receipts for the day at 3,106,918 and ordinary disbursements at 2,555,880.
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Canair
Federal Reserve Banks
National Bank
Treasury
Philippines
United States
Federal Reserve
Mother's Appeal Wins Navy Acceptance for 15 Year Old
Clarence Edward Mattison the 15 year old son of Mrs. John Moore of 1831 Biddle Street St. Louis becomes the youngest local recruit after a letter to Secretary Daniels led to special approval. He worked as a Western Union messenger and will resign Monday to enter the service once he passes qualifications.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
United States Navy
Clarence Edward Mattison
John Moore
Biddle Street
Navy
Daniels
Lieu
Langworthy
Clarence
Western Union Telegraph Company
Feller That’s a Fishi n a Fishin'
A poem by Frank L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution mocks politicians who seek power. It portrays a man named Feller who avoids office, prioritizing self-reliance and personal growth over governing others, arguing the country thrives when individuals focus on themselves rather than political careers.
Alaska seating dispute and Sulzer election recount
The Alaska district court rejects rival certificates and bars several slates, confirming Charles A Sulzer’s election by 19 votes while Wickersham may contest. T J Donahue notes Sulzer will be sworn in. the case centers on disputed precinct ballots and certificate-issuing authorities amid party tensions.
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Alaska
Wickersham
District Court of
Charles A Sulzer
William Sulaar
New York
T. J. Donahue
Willard
Sulzer
M Sulzer
Donohue
Davidson
Colector
Port Pugh
Distreet Court
Sla
Keginung
Sushagnak
Bonnifie
E Deering
Utica
Vault
Sunger
The Cigarette Habit Grows in America
A Philadelphia Public Ledger reading notes a rising cigarette use in the nation with about 1,006,000 miles of cigarettes smoked yearly. Alcohol consumption declines as bars lose receipts while tobacco grows, with Americans now smoking far more than in McKinley’s era. Tobacco collection surpasses church and school combined.
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Philadelphia
United States
McKinley
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