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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
6
Estimates from the Department of Agriculture project record US harvests for corn wheat oats and other crops totaling billions of bushels with corn possibly reaching 3 billion and wheat near 1 billion. A dramatic rise in acreage and value is noted alongside August condition improvements offset by central state rains and thrashing delays.
US Ambassador James W. Gerard reports in Berlin that retaliatory actions between France and Germany over Lieut von Schiersteedt and Lieut Count von Strachwitz have been settled. German prisoners in French hands were mistreated previously. Schiersteedt is to be sent to Germany and the other sentences revoked. The six French officers set for retaliation will be returned to regular officer status.
A Belgian committee report, issued by the Belgian legation in Paris, cites German violations of the Fourth Hague Convention Article 52. It details coerced Belgian labor in arsenals and rail yards, wage inducements, and an order allegedly signed by General Count von Westarp threatening suppression of resistance. The document also lists crop production updates across U.S. states and farm yields, including wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes, with regional gains and losses.
Deliberations resume on Pan American peace terms based on the original pact. Officials reveal friction between Gen Carranza and Brazilian Minister Cardosa as Ortega is ordered from Mexico and gunboat transport to New Orleans with Ortega. Carranza and Cardosa have reportedly been at odds for months, heightening concern of a break.
President Wilson commuted the life sentence of James Brumfield imposed by the federal court in the former Indian Territory in 1805 for the murder of his sister in law. The sentence was reduced to 65 years with no parole eligibility until 1920 due to clemency recommendations by the attorney general and the president’s belief he may not live to 1920.
Secretary of the Treasury William McAdoo spent the day at the subtreasury and in the financial district and denied that his visit centered on plans to finance a possible new Mexican government. He said the Mexican situation is handled by the State Department and that he was here on department business, with likely discussions to occur later. He met with W P G Harding and other Federal Reserve figures as prominent Mexicans say diplomats came to be near financiers with a stake in Mexico.
Gen George Goethals will resign as Panama Canal Zone governor effective November 1, citing completion of his work and satisfactory canal operation. He will keep his army commission and travel to Washington per instructions, with Mrs Goethals remaining in New York during his absence. His Washington visit centers on defense plans for the Canal Zone, including troop strength, housing, and disposition.
Illinois Congressman Frank Buchanan presses for a White House meeting with Labor's National Peace Council while President Wilson and secretary Tumulty clash over access. Buchanan warns of public disclosure if denied, citing religious ethics and demand for peace at home and abroad. The exchange includes Buchanan's July 9 letter and Tumulty's August 6 reply.
Special to The Washington Post. Laurel Delaware August 9 a hurricane hit Laurel and nearby towns causing extensive damage with streets littered by poles wires trees and ruined fields. Estimated damage may exceed 1 million dollars as the local electric plant serving ten towns went out at 10 o clock plunging the area into darkness and fearing possible fatalities as reports come in from rural districts
John Condon, famed turfman and racetrack owner, died in Chicago from paralysis after a long illness. He was 60 and had been blind for years. His estates were tied to racetracks across the United States and Canada, including California Jockey Club in Oakland, Louisiana, and Cincinnati tracks.
The long running graft inquiry into police conduct is near indictments. Witnesses were examined by investigators ahead of a grand jury session with Maj Pullman and Mr Laskey confirming ongoing hearings. Anonymous tips were reviewed though many proved false. one woman offered information but had none to offer. Graft concerns include pass handling for women connected to vice houses and possible payoffs for police passes. Detective Kleindienst, previously jailed over Mrs Stout case, has obtained work in Wilmington while appealing.
Berlin reports German air forces win the battle while French squadrons suffer heavy losses. Official accounts describe 32 French bombers raiding Saarbrucken with 28 reaching targets and dropping 164 shells amid fog and clouds, with fires observed in the striking territory.
Thomas W. Gregory, attorney general, returned to the Department of Justice after a brief vacation and began finalizing an opinion on questionable phases of the Seaman's Act. The aim is to pave the way for action toward repeal at the next Congress session.
An exhibit of children's work from public school playgrounds opened last night and runs until Wednesday morning. Six weeks of regular and extended vocational training have produced larger attendance and new carpentry shows. Exhibits span white and colored playgrounds in multiple districts with district supervision touring for inspection. The District playgrounds operate year round except January and February while school grounds close after six weeks.
The Federal Commission on Industrial Relations failed to reach a consensus after two years of inquiry into Rockefeller interests. Three reports surfaced from John R. Commons Basil M. Manly and J Borden Harriman with Commissioner Weinstock noting broad agreement on some matters yet wide divergence on others. Executives tried to resolve differences in an executive session but could not achieve immediate unanimity.
Mrs Martha Jefferson Trot Burke widow of John W Burke founder of Burke & Herbert Bank died Sunday night at 208 Wilkes Street. She was a Jefferson descendant and mother to several Burke children with a Boston and Plainfield connection. Funeral services scheduled at Christ Episcopal Church.
Reports to the Navy Department say American marines control major towns and officers oversee customs receipts as Haitian leaders Gen Bobo and Mr Bourand pledge to abide by Congress decisions and cooperate to restore order. No date for elections, but U S aims for a stable government and treaty guarantees.
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