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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
15
The Tribune announces editorial standards and subscriber offers. It promises satisfaction refunds, safe merchandise ads, and guarantees money back on request. The text mentions subscription rates, advertising options, and a general tone typical of a local newspaper notice.
The piece argues that literacy tests used to restrict voting were a disguise for racial discrimination. It cites Oklahoma and Maryland, noting exemptions undermined equal application. It supports real uniform literacy criteria and warns against abandoning the Fourteenth Amendment. It condemns demagogic grandfather clauses and defends consistent, universal standards for suffrage.
The article critiques Henry Siegel's imprisonment for theft and restitution, arguing his conviction deters further crime and protects depositors. It contrasts motives behind his downfall with broader calls for restraint, while touching on Oxford college debates and wartime xenophobia with sharp, period-voice commentary.
Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania vetoes repeal of the full crew law arguing presumed safety gains. He questions who proclaimed reduced loss of life and demands proof beyond railroad statistics, noting no railroad will credit such claims despite the law’s duration.
An American visitor in Oxford cites a Latin inscription in New College chapel listing war dead, noting three German names. The verger and others explain the roll of honor is for prayers, not praise, prompting debate over tolerance and meaning in the College Roll of Honor.
Vice-Chancellor Stevenson rules that misrepresentation of age offers no legal remedy in New Jersey marriage cases. Wade Robinson sued for desertion after discovering his wife was seventeen years older than she claimed, revealing she was forty-nine at betrothal. The court endorses the adage that a woman is as old as she looks for matrimony purposes. The piece notes balance of truth and chance in marriage and lightly references Bryan, Mexico, and other topics.
A robin trapped 40 feet up in a tree on Union Street was freed by Winchester Square firemen using an aerial ladder. The bird, limping but healthy otherwise, fluttered down to safety after being tangled in cotton string and horsehair.
Casualties among German reigning houses rise as Duke Ulrich of Wartemberg is wounded in operations against Russia. Elder brother Duke Albert heir presumptive to Württemberg. Albert commands German forces near Ypres. Kaiser Wilhelm supports field operations while Bavarian Württemberg Saxon kings stay home. Princes and dukes wounded. one Prince of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen captured. at least six princes killed, including two Lippe, two Meiningen, one each Waldeck Reuss and Hesse.
John King of Butternuts Otsego County New Jersey urges a constitutional convention to reorganize state administration into cohesive departments including a department of public highways and a state budget. He advocates home rule for taxation with an indirect system, state funds matching expenditures, and strengthened sovereignty including eminent domain. He signs and dates the letter June 5 1915.
A letter from Robert B. Rogers in New York on June 14 1915 laments national security. He argues the United States remains unprotected due to Congress and public indifference and urges citizens to uphold the flag and human rights, warning about invasion risk and calling for stronger national resolve.
A New York letter from Charles Vezi on June 15, 1915, extols Prussia as the driving force behind German efficiency and patriotism. It argues Prussianism, not other regions, forged discipline, self sacrifice, and civic virtue, while noting the hostility toward Prussian influence stems from fear of loyalty and strength.
A letter from L. E. Maha, chairman of the National Progressive Party committee, argues that voters who deserted the Progressives regretful their split, cites Republican pork barrel politics, and predicts a reckoning at the next election with the Progressive party still alive and influential in New York County.
A letter to the Tribune praises the Health Commissioner for designating alcohol as protoplasmic poison. The writer urges a systematic war on booze, noting churches and charities suffer from liquor, and credits the Health Board with leadership. Dated New York June 13, 1915.
A correspondence to The Tribune questions the note attributed to a Washington correspondent about U.S. stance on Germany. Letters criticize optimism, call out Mr Bryan, and suggest a civil war risk if the United States acts, with sign-offs from Greenpoint and Brooklyn dated June 12 and June 15, 1916.
Victor E. Mitchell argues that the United States must uphold civilization and humanity, condemning any course that would dishonor the flag. He asserts that Old Glory embodies America's heart and that that heart should interpret world affairs.
Letter writer argues Germany waits to strike only when fully prepared and weak foes are targeted. Cites 1866 Austria, 1870 France, WWI era naval buildup, submarine attacks, and Britain’s rapid response. Notes Kaiser’s feared navy and asks why Germany hides its fleet. New York letter dated June 16, 1915.
Letter from Graham Ryle dated June 12 1925 in White Pine North Carolina criticizes William Jennings Bryan for acting as a self appointed critic against his late president. The writer argues Bryan abandons self denial loyalty and patriotism for a private hobby and questions the honor of his public opposition.
Miss Marion Kingsbury from New York writes to The Triune of June 10 11 1916 thanking for balanced reporting and condemning attacks on the Organization of American Women for Strict Newall She claims no foreign influence supports them and calls for humane policy not mercenary motives urging newspapers to remain neutral in fact and spirit.
In a New York diary dated June 15 1915 a cornetist living near a goose call enthusiast faced disruptions from loud goose calls from the neighbor across the street. The two residents traded improvised music with the whole neighborhood laughing and the cornetist briefly silencing the antics only to resume after another volley of calls. The anecdote suggests the neighbor’s goose calling may become a recurring nuisance or even a public dispute if repeated by Adolph Lambeach and associates.
A reader corrects The Tribune on June 14 about Mahmoud Effendi’s 1792 shot before the Toxophilite Society. Distances cited include 482 yards 9 inches with the wind 420 against, and notes the Royal Trophilite house artifacts in Regent Park London. Mentions earlier 442 yard shot at Le Tonguet in France and references to bows and arrows.
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