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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1915
Page
7
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The author advocates absolute neutrality for the United States amid the European conflict. Britain’s seizures of ships are condemned as illegal, with calls to uphold freedom of the seas and unrestricted commerce with all neutrals. The piece denounces British naval power and allied actions, urging the U.S. to maintain rights and resist coercive measures.
The letter argues that Britain applies inconsistent neutrality rules, limiting trade with Germany while restricting northern European nations. It contends the United States is being used as a pawn in Britain’s strategy and urges government action to remove British control over seas. It calls for convoy protection for American ships sailing to Europe under British orders.
The plan envisions a Mexican provisional government formed by top Mexicans and backed by major U S financial interests, recognized by Latin American republics. Arms were to be denied to current Mexican factions while a blockade and embargo would help establish stable governance and allow honest elections.
National Waste notes former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson criticizing long standing excesses in army and navy costs. He told a New York constitutional convention finance committee that the country funds more than Germany and France but lacks a budget system to align executive and Congress and end unnecessary army posts in influential districts. He warns reform is needed to curb waste and improve force quality.
The text argues that money spent on dreadnoughts and navy yards is wasteful, urging Congress to reorganize the military system. It notes the army’s high costs and compares U S spending to Germany, calling for patriotism and a focus on national interest over personal or local gain to avoid extravagance and improve protection.
Sing Sing's reform effort under Warden Osborne drew sharp criticism as four prison rule violations surfaced after his retirement prospects. Critics tie the charges to politics following the Becker case while noting Osborne shifted Sing Sing from punishment to correction and gained popular support despite strain with Gov. Whitman.
A 1914-1915 immigration shift shows 1,213,420 entering the U S in the year to July 1 1914 with only about 60 000 net increase by 1915 amid reservist exodus. The piece discusses potential U S labor market impacts, wartime Europe’s needs, and policy considerations for protecting industry and finances after the war. It also cites geopolitical notes on Haiti and Poland amid a broad miscellany of opinions on national affairs.
Sir William Hill Irvine former premier of Victoria and recent attorney general of Australia arrived in America from Melbourne en route to England. He is a principal member of the defense committee organized by the federal government to handle questions relating to Australia’s defense and its participation in Gallipoli and in France. He is near relative of John Mitchel, mayor of New York, and may visit city hall before sailing for Liverpool. His mother was John Mitchel’s sister making him a nephew of the Irish patriot.
A girl named Susan Hoy climbed from a burning porch at 5 AM in New Rochelle on Pethamdale Avenue to drop her baby brother Thomas Jr to firefighters waiting below. The Hoy family fled the blaze, caused by matches gnawing rats in a dining room, leaving the house and belongings a total loss.
Benedict Strum a hospital patient became accidentally trapped halfway down a four story chimney at Philadelphia Hospital. Attendants and other patients heard cries from the roof and hurried to free him using picks and ropes. He was lifted free after match to grasp a rope and was hauled to the top where medical staff treated him.
In Morristown New Jersey Timex Edison junior auctioned a car on the street for 235 dollars. Associate Justice Pitney of the U S Supreme Court briefly bid before dropping out as the price neared 3200 dollars. A farmer bought the machine with cash and took it away. Auctioneer Joseph Van Dyke handled the sale between Morristown and Mount Tabor.
A brief poetic note describes a child composing a four letter song to send to Love who is away on vacation. The verse imagines a breeze carrying a small song from tree to tree, delivering a message at dawn.
A Hungarian man Albert Lobinski sought Victoria Focus 19 in Philadelphia after answering her marriage ad. He arrived in best clothes, rang the bell, and was rejected. Victoria then called police. Lobinski faced a hearing and was sentenced to five days in Moyamensing Prison for harassment.
Philadelphia North American notes a strict new Post Office policy requiring divorced or widowed women to qualify through divorce before serving, with married women still excluded. The order targets women separated from husbands, shaping who may apply to civil service exams for October, amid broader marriage market remarks and unrelated quotes.
Confederate forces under Stonewall Jackson clash with Union troops near Culpeper Court House in 1862. Generals Pope Banks and Crawford lead Federal units as Jackson’s maneuvers force a tense engagement with heavy losses on both sides. Union retreat ends with Jackson withdrawing toward the Rapidan.
The Rev Emory M Watson of the African AME Church 9231 Thompson Street was freed by Judge Davis in habeas corpus proceedings after imprisonment on a charge of leading a boisterous congregation in a disorderly manner. The judge advised restraint and to calm the pulpit voice.
A Philadelphia ninth and Filbert street sewer crew uncovered traces of gold. Walter M. Scott, an assayer, tested dust in a pan and said gold was present, prompting deeper digging. United States Mint chief assayer Jacob Ecktfaldt later dismissed the find as minuscule, ending the gold fever and returning workers to sewer digging.
Robbers entered the home of Dr J F E Gauline in Parkar, assaulted the 66 year old physician and his nurse, Parker, tied to the bed, and stole 75 from the physician’s pockets. Gauline was found nude in bed after the break in. Parker claimed they retired at midnight and knew nothing of the entry.
In discussions at the Willard and Raleigh hotels in Washington Kentucky Republicans express optimism about fall elections with Stanley’s victory affecting Democratic support due to the liquor issue. Other notes detail Minnesota Hibbing’s tax woes and militia consideration amid mining company tax refusals.
Three men were captured at the Chester Pennsylvania YWCA swimming pool after officials and secretary Miss Letitia Jenkins responded to distress from bathers. Police chief Vanes led officers to the scene where men watched through screens as women swam in modest attire. The trio, two married and one young man, were released after promising not to repeat the act.
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