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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
11
A German expert details the continental supply system from base centers to front lines. He explains the big baggage train, army service units, and field railways, plus daily rations and iron emergency packs. The article emphasizes supply reliability as a determinant of military success.
Senator Martine of New Jersey derides constitutional objections in the Senate during a discussion of an army reorganization bill. He laments judges' habitual resistance, argues for production and cheap bread, and bets on a strong public response if the Constitution blocks measures aiding productivity. Senator Borah quips about New Jersey apple Jack.
The American Bible Society marks its 100th anniversary with a May 6 and 7 celebration led by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson as honorary chairwoman. Rev. George A. Miller is active chairman, with John W. Foster and Dr. Merrill E. Gates as honorary vice chairmen. A parade-like pageant on May 6 outlines Bible translations at Continental Memorial Hall for Sunday school pupils, a Capitol-area meeting on May 7, and Marine Band music. President Wilson will give addresses at Memorial Continental Hall. The event commemorates the 1816 formation sparked by a New York convention of local Bible societies.
In New York a jury found Frank Ferrara guilty of first degree murder for his role in the killing of poultry dealer Barnet Baff. He said he drove the getaway car in a confession, which was later repudiated. Ferrara faces sentencing April 20 at the Tombs.
Princeton University trustees approved incorporating a one year upper class elective military training course into the curriculum. The program, replacing the voluntary course, credits toward a degree. Prof Norman Kemp Smith received indefinite leave of absence. Austin Norra Harmon resigned to join Yale. cash gifts totaling 221663 dollars were announced since the January meeting.
An appeal to the House of Lords challenges a British appellate ruling in the Slingsby legitimacy dispute. The case concerns whether a San Francisco born child declared the lawful son of Charles R. Slingsby and Dorothy rightful heir to the Slingsby estate in England valued at 9.5 million. The British Court of Appeals had earlier ruled the child not the legitimate heir.
William Taft as chairman of the American Red Cross central committee unveils a nationwide drive to raise membership to one million. The campaign starts in New York with an aim to recruit about 100,000 new members in New York and neighboring areas in New Jersey and Connecticut.
An advertising feature extols Gets-It as the world’s best corn remedy. It promises removal of corns without knives or plasters, claims pain stops in two seconds and that the product works on all corns every time. Sold for two bits a bottle by E Lawrence Co and advertised through multiple drug stores.
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