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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
19
The Aberlashington Post announces delivery terms for Washington and Alexandria. Rates shown include daily and Sunday editions by carrier and by mail with various monthly and yearly options, all prepaid.
The condition of the United States Treasury at the close of business yesterday shows net balance in the general fund of $122,498,415. Total receipts amount to $2,128,893 and total payments to $2,745,291. The fiscal year deficit stands at $68,3H,854, compared with $101,013,915 last year excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
The Carranza government offers conditions for pursuing bandits that would not stop their dispersal across Mexico or the United States. The piece argues Carranza cannot authorize American entry yet hints at handling the Villa crisis, urging a strengthened U.S. border defense, closer Pershing communications, and limited Mexican operations to prevent ambush or large-scale attacks.
Dr William Furness of the American Philosophical Society contends that no ape can be taught articulate language and that while anthropoids possess reason they lack an association of ideas, with instinct still governing simian behavior. Furness, owner of Mimi the chimpanzee, has tested Darwinian ideas linking humans and apes and notes Darwin’s suggestion of a common ancestor.
Scientists pursued the backward branch of chimpanzee development led by Mimi. Dr Furness found Mimi in Borneo and hoped early human companionship would push apes toward near human understanding. After years of study he admits articulate speech cannot be taught as the ape lacks use of lips and tongue. still, trained monkeys charm audiences, ride bicycles, and dress in human clothes, challenging Darwinian proofs.
An editorial warns Americans against lending to belligerents as France seeks a $200 million loan in a context of ongoing Anglo French aid. It argues such funds risk being tied up and potentially used to support war efforts against the United States, urging Americans to follow an “America first” rule.
A Democratic club dinner honoring Thomas Jefferson proved instructive for political analysis. Speakers, including Senator Hollis, Chairman Glass, and Senator Walsh, outlined rural credits, banking law, and the “new freedom” as campaign themes. Col Roosevelt backs tariff emphasis. Republicans align on foreign affairs and military preparedness. The in-party advantage shifts to the opposition as a campaign unfolds.
The Louisiana State Board of Education discussed keeping Mother Goose in school readers amid debate over its literary value. Gov L H Hall criticized verses for reflecting on farmers while others defended the classic nursery tales and their moral lessons, noting the broader impact on school children across the state.
The piece extols the baseball season as a unifying tonic for America amid global upheaval. It praises fans as representatives of democracy, notes the sport’s ability to foster sportsmanship and perspective, and urges Washington to heed the calming influence of games while avoiding distraction from larger issues.
A historical piece traces Comte Loula des Perrieres and his lineage to Marie Poissonnier, the royal wet nurse to Louis XV, whose care helped the heir recover. It notes noble descendants from famous nurses including Corsican nurse Caterina Savella of Napoleon, and recalls nicknames shaping English society, ending with a 1916 copyright notice.
Topeka dispatch reports New York Sun findings by D. Mora showing tornado deaths average about 14 yearly while lightning deaths run around 8. Weather bureau records since 1889 and state health statistics back the claim that Kansas experiences far more lightning fatalities than tornado deaths, despite the state’s cyclone reputation. Monthly tornado counts are listed with months peaking in May and June.
A joked dialogue from a newspaper item contrasts a slow new boy with a sharp reply about tiring. From Answers in London and the Pittsburgh Dispatch. The tax question yields a wry, noncommittal economic stance and a quip about bragging.
Proceedings show a day of debate on the army regulation bill with the Sutherland coast artillery amendment defeated 30 to 27. The Wadaworth double oath amendment was adopted. Federal pay for National Guard officers above captain approved. Agricultural committee continued dairy matters as Bankhead signaled next bill. Adjourned at 4 48 p m to noon tomorrow amid seed distribution clash and embargo talks. Memorial services announced for late Rep Brown.
A New York Evening Sun feature recounts Mark Williams, a man left without legs, riding a tricycle aided by his bulldog Nell. The pair move together along Greenmount to North avenue daily, signaling with eye contact, crossing streets, and reaching a stable where Williams runs an ice business despite his disability.
Philadelphia Public Ledger quotes Princeton professor Dr. John Duncan Spaeth arguing Hamlet appeared insane only because he spoke blunt truths. Spaeth cites Polonius and others who mocked him, while noting Hamlet’s sanity when not silenced by folly.
A nostalgic verse reflecting on childhood photos shared by cousins. The speaker recalls a snubbed infant with wild thatch hair, a playful tongue, and a jacketless, breezy pose. Humorous descriptions of dimples and the southeastern exposure lend a whimsical tone.
A Tacoma judge ruled the libel case against Paul R. Hafner could proceed, holding that statements calling George Washington an exploiter of slaves might stand. Hafner was accused by Col. A. Joab of publishing a letter to a newspaper attacking the first president’s character.
A historical note marks 170 years since Charles Edward Stuart known as the Young Pretender led Highlanders at Culloden Moor and was defeated by the Duke of Cumberland. The article chronicles his campaigns from 1744 to his death in 1788 after fleeing to France.
United States Geological Survey geologists report a Welaka Florida well on the St Johns River yielding two water types. The well reaches 309 feet with a 116 foot casing and can pump ordinary water and mineral brine simultaneously via inner and outer tubes connected to pumps. A practical joke among visitors involves swapping glasses between waters. Only a few such wells are known, but similar formations may exist where upper and deeper waters differ.
The New York World lists major American relief efforts and totals from Belgium to France. Key sums include Commission for relief in Belgium 7,363,326 dollars and Jewish relief committees 5,600,000, plus numerous groups assisting Germany Austria Hungary and allied nations and the American Red Cross Society with 1,604,812. Other notable totals cover the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris 750,000 and various national relief efforts, ending with smaller committees and millions in supplies.
A quirky exchange frames a judge and a father about the unit rule and family dynamics. The narrator references immigrant assimilation, then recalls a barber’s wartime stance and a pairing with an Austrian neighbor, all in a wry Boston Transcript tone.
From the Willard in Washington Gen Thomas H Hutchinson analyzes Greece possibly staying out of the European conflict citing king Constantine and civilian refugee misery in Athens He notes pro French sentiment among Greeks and concerns over manpower bread and money Separately Dr John T Johnston sues for the Missouri Senate race challenging Senator Reed and praising Democratic prospects in Missouri West Virginia Republicans plan their convention and foresee Burton Weeks and Hughes support for a Chicago delegation replicating a strong GOP showing nationwide
In a London Answerer piece the author notes meteoric stones continually fall through space and strike Earth’s atmosphere. About 400 million stones strike daily, varying in size from pen nib to tons, with occasional brilliant showers and rare spectacular falls like the Chihuahua meteor in 1900s lore.
A fragment cites Algie remarking that Bhé has less leisure time, with a counter claim about what he is doing now. The snippet mentions rolling his own cigarette at Lest, hinting at a shift in daily routine and social activity.
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