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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
10
Senators report on U S Navy progress over two years and a Chicago judge rebuts the view that criminals are mentally defective He calls for firm discipline not coddling and urges stern handling to curb youth crime in the city
Representative Warren Gard of Ohio, confined to his room since Congress adjourned in March, left his hotel briefly yesterday to indicate improvement. Millard faced stricter conditions during the period, while a joint special committee continues to scrutinize the half and half system of fiscal support for district government.
Daniels increased full naval commission by 36 vessels and secured 77 more for various types. He enlarged the powder factory to double output, boosted torpedo stock by 80 percent and mines by 244 percent, and enlisted 5 824 men with a waiting list. He arranged the largest winter practice in navy history, advanced base material exercise, equipped 75 ships with radio, secured 81 million for aviation and 70 million for shipbuilding, saved millions on contracts, and developed a 14 inch gun with superior range and accuracy.
A Washington dispatch to the New York Herald reports Secretary of the Navy Daniels endorsing a permanent policy for fleet war games coordinated by the general board with the war college and conducted under the chief of naval operations. Naval officers expect a broader Navy Department reorganization to boost war efficiency, though personnel snags and opinion differences slow the process.
Discussion from Mr Daniels invited wide talk and left a deep impression on him. A better spirit toward Daniels develops among naval officers, though not yet widespread. No definite form of organization is known, but relations show a potential radical psychological shift in the cabinet era.
Clarence Walters, 24, a truck farmer, murdered his wife Jessie, 22, and their daughters Ruby 2 and Virginia 2 months in their home near Springfield, Ohio. He then shot himself, remaining with the bodies until police removed them. Walters died later from his wounds. Neighbors reported erratic behavior. no statement was given. He was charged with murder.
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