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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1916

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2

Finance, public opinion, and the role of the financier

Otto H. Kahn urges Congress to recognize finance as a public trust and civic partner. He argues that true financiers mobilize and guide wealth for national growth, call for transparency, and warn against complacent secrecy while stressing responsible leadership for business and politics. He contends the United States must adapt to global finance with public accountability and constructive engagement.

America United States

Prunes Spoil Honeymoon Tale of Heap-Fight-Much

In St. Paul Mose Heap-Fight-Much, son of an Indian warrior, marries Happy-Sunlight. On honeymoon near Union Depot they order stewed prunes, trigger acute appendicitis, and rush to St Joseph's Hospital. He sobs the first time, lamenting the prunes caused the pain.

St. Paul, Minn Heap-Fight-Much St. Paul Heap-Much Mose Heap-Fight- Much Happy-Sunlight Union Depot Dr. Schnacke St. Joseph’s Hospital

United States Steel earnings near 240 million a year say experts

New York April 30 reports show United States Steel Corporation earned about 60.7 million in the first quarter of 1916 and experts predict full year net earnings near 240 million if prices and demand hold. Analysts compare steel profits with other industries and note the firm’s high preparation and capacity utilization. Holland

New York Charles M. ‘Schwab United States Steel Corporation Steel Corporation Steel Gary Department of Preparation Holland

CALL DEFENSE USELESS Big Standing Army Not Possible Without Compulsory Service

Pennsylvania Congressman Warren Worth Bailey and Texas Rep Oscar Calloway denounced national preparedness at a Mount Vernon meeting under the Antiwar League. They argued compulsory service would be needed for a large army and accused leaders and pulspits of fueling jingoism while urging business militancy and education in sound economics.

Pennsylvania Warren Worth Bailey Oscar Calloway Texas Calloway Hudson Maxim Wilson Roosevelt O'Donoghue America

All Eyes On Gerard War Dispatches Signal Uncertainty

A London dispatch notes distrust and vague government stance as Germany’s reply to American demands remains undecided. Debate centers on whether to involve Count von Bernstorff, with secrecy and misgivings about Lansing’s handling and Gerard’s authority amid tensions over armed merchantmen. In Martinsburg, Paulding dies after a quarrel related shooting, with investigation and jail warrants following.

Lansing Gerard Count von Bernstorff Washington Mr. Gerard Foreign Office Martinsburg W. Va Frank B Paulding Paulding Tal Wilson John T Paulding, Jr John T Paulding, Jr Winslow School of Fine Arts Phila Edelphia Maindd Ireland Parents The Press Publishing Co

Boers Seize Supplies in East Africa

London April 20 A military dispatch from the operations against Germany in East Africa states Lieut Gen Smuts reports mounted troops near Kondosirangi captured convoys of munitions including 200 slaughter oxen 80 rifles大量 ammunition and a herd of 600 mixed cattle along with 200 donkeys saddlery and supplies.

Ang East Africa London Jan Christian Smuts Kondosirangi

Bar Allies From Railroads

Berlin reports Premier Skouloudis told Athens diplomatic reps the entente powers must accept Greece’s absolute refusal to permit Serbian troop passage. The Greek stance risks halting trains as he said Greeks would rather blow up railroad ridges and tunnels to block the route.

Berlin Sayville Skouloudis Athens Greece Saya

England's Heaviest Loss Amid Kut-el-Amara Surrender

Berlin dispatch reports Kut-el-Amara fell due to Goltz's preparations. Vosatsche Zeitung calls it England's heaviest blow yet. Ottawa confirms troopships Scandinavian and Missanabi arrived in England with nearly 3,000 officers and men aboard.

Amsterdam Holland London Kut-el-Amara Berlin Baron von der Goltz Vosatsche Zeitung England Ottawa Canada

National Conservation Congress Opens With Committee Reports

Final preparations for the three day National Conservation Congress session at Willard begin as fifteen committees meet today to draft topical reports. About 500 experts will work on topics including mineral fuels soils irrigation waterpower forests wild life fruit wheat and corn cotton farm animals manufacturers highways human resources and education with chairmen and room assignments listed.

National Conservation Congress Willard Congress U.S. Geological Ce Blanchard Waterpower-nitrate - Phosphate Committee McLaughlin Building Tenth B. M. Hall Foresta Forest Service Atlantic Ninth J. W Toumey BR Zone Wildilfa Resources Sessions of Conservation Commissioners New Wilaird Hotel George Field T. Gilbert Pearson B E W Nelson H. M. Smith Rigga Building R C Berckmans U. S. Farm Management Department W. J. Spillman C J. Brand H J. Zimmerman Animal Husbandry Department G M. Romel Bureau of Animal Inistry J. H Frandgon University of Nebraska Wayne Dinsmore GN Coffey University of Illinois J.E Rice Cornell University Edward Orton A. Frement M H. Crump Harvey W Wiley S Avery J. L. McBrient Bureau of Education

Labor tranquility in the Midwest May Day report

Chicago reports a peaceful May Day in 1930 era industrial centers with no major strikes. Advancing prosperity, labor demand, and employer concessions last year are credited for a calmer labor market across Kansas to Michigan.

Chicago Kansas Kentucky Nebraska Iowa Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin Minnesota Ilinois Indiana Ohio Michigan

Stands By President From German Catholics in Maryland

Baltimore April 30 Members of the German Catholic Union of Maryland urged their president Paul J Prodoehl to stand by President Wilson in the national crisis He heads an organization of 6000 German Catholics proud of their American citizenship and resents being called hyphenates If war comes we will stand by our President was his pledge, met with applause throughout the gathering.

Baltimore Mr. Prodoeh

Reserve Banks Report First Quarter Earnings in 1916

Federal reserve banks announced a gross of 755 207 and a net 257 667 for the first quarter of 1916, at an annual rate of 19 percent on average paid-in capital of 54 904 000. St Louis and San Francisco banks lost money while Boston Richmond Atlanta Dallas Kansas City and Chicago posted profits ranging from 3 to 4.34 percent.

Federal Reserve St Louis San Francisco Arato Ter Boston Richmond Atlanta Dallas Kansas City Chicago

Car Shortage Ties Up Refrigerator Equipment Nationwide

The widespread car shortage hits shippers of early fruits and vegetables as railroad officials and the Interstate Commerce Commission face heavy perishable tonnage. Southern lines report nearly half their refrigerator cars on other lines, risking wasted time and economic harm. The Department of Agriculture urges prompt loading, unloading, and swift return of cars to production areas to avert disaster and improve efficiency through greater cooperation.

Interstate Commerce Commission Department of Agrculture

Cardinal Gibbons Confirms 400 at St Dominics Church

Cardinal Gibbons confirmed 400 members of St Dominics Church yesterday at solemn high mass. Thirty five converts joined the Roman Catholic church in one of the churchs largest confirmation classes. Father Farmer O P officiated. Gibbons delivered the sermon and spoke on the sacraments benefits. He said low mass earlier at 7 o clock.

Cardinal Gibbons St. Dominic's Church Father Farmer St Dominic's

Pittsburgh street car strike shuts city lines

At midnight T J Ward president of the local union ordered a city and suburbs strike tying up all street car and interurban lines in Beaver Valley after talks with Pittsburgh Railways Company collapsed over wage demands. Executive board members dispersed to 22 company barns instructing conductors and motormen to bring in their cargogoons as runs finished.

Pittsburgh Beaver Valley T J. Ward Pittsburgh Railways Company

Norwegian Ship Mod Sunk in Atlantic By Lloyds Report

London reports the Norwegian steamer Mod of 63 tons, owned in Christiania, sunk according to Lloyds. Berlin dispaches note Emperor William awarded Pour le Merite to First Lieut Ruddecke, a German aviator in Turkish service, for downing multiple hostile aircraft.

Lloyds London Mod Christiania Berlin Sayville William Ruddecke Leutenant

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