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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
3
A profile of Field Marshal Horatio Kitchener chronicling his ascent from quiet Irish birth to premier British commander. It covers his early life, service in Egypt and the Sudan, the Omdurman victory, roles in India and Egypt, and his pivotal leadership as War Minister at the start of World War I.
A history of Earl Kitchener’s staff during the outbreak of World War I details Lieut. Col. Oswald Fitzgerald as Kitchener’s personal Military Secretary and lists Herbert Creedy Sir George Arthur Bart Hay Donaldson Brig. Gen Arthur Illershaw and Hugh O Beirne as key officers accompanying him on his missions to India Egypt Petrograd and beyond with brief bios and service highlights.
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen L. H. Slocum reflects on Earl Kitchener and his staff officers after the British leader's death. Slocum recalls Kitchener as a great organizer and personal charm, noting the loss to England is a terrible blow and irreparable for Great Britain. He cites meeting Kitchener during the Boer War and as London Military Attaché, praising Kitchener's success as Sirdar of Egypt and his overall character.
General Leonard Wood, commander of the Eastern Department, spoke highly of Lord Kitchener last night. He called Kitchener one of the great men of his time, noting achievements in both administrative and military spheres.
Major General Thomas H. Barry in Chicago mourns the death of Lord Kitchener calling him the greatest soldier living and a man of noble character. He says the loss is a calamity to England and that the world will regret his passing.
Earl Kitchener regarded the United States Military Academy at West Point as the world’s finest military school. He visited in 1910 for the sole purpose of seeing West Point and urged Australia to copy its model. General Scott, then Superintendent, published the English account noting Kitchener’s praise and its influence on Australia’s Royal Military College at Duntroon.
Army officers in New York area judge Lord Kitchener’s death not an irreplaceable blow to Britain. A West Point visit described him as taciturn yet thoughtful, praising the academy and aiding plans for an Australian officer training school. He left a lesson on building a powerful fighting force.
A Du Pont Powder Company plant explosion in Wayne New Jersey results in one death one missing and eight injuries. William Frederick of Lincoln Park died after his body was blown through the corning mill roof. Charles Hammill of Wayne was hurt while transporting powder. Windows shattered nearby and a mounted guard horse ran riderless to the office as searchers looked for the missing rider.
A collection of anecdotes about Lord Kitchener portrays a decisive commander who enforced duty with sharp wit. Stories recount his swift action to relieve ill soldiers at sea and demand rapid completion of a bridge, plus stern responses to officers and humor with home defense guards.
Weekly New York City deaths reached 1473 versus 1420 last year. In a federal equity suit, Special Master George Holt will hear testimony from Ameri can Real Estate Company officers. Governor Whitman referred the industrial disputes settlement plan to John Mitchell for consideration.
The New Jersey Supreme Court voided the indictment of Colonel Edward H. Dudley for allegedly urging his chauffeur to skip the Dudley divorce trial. The court found no crime committed in Hudson County and cited defects in the indictment, noting uncertainties about compelling out‑of‑state witnesses and the minimal statutory witness fee.
The American Society proposes a third plank drawn by ex Justice Edward W to fortify the Monroe Doctrine. It warns against foreign sovereignty and divided allegiance and calls for exclusive U S loyalty for every citizen. Society officers include Admiral Caspar Finch General Leonard Wood James W Wadsworth Lafayette Young Walter Carrington and W Hart.
Mayor Mitchel opposes reducing working hours for civil service employees and vetoes Ordinances 514 and 647. He argues department cuts harm essential services during budget planning and tax control, noting liberal provisions for camps and vacations already support municipal staff. He warns closures before 4 PM would create unfair discrimination among departments.
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