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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1915
Page
7
Diplomats in Washington detail scores of cases where British ships flew foreign flags to evade submarine capture. The list cites vessels from the United States, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Spain. Names, colors, and dates accompany each substitution to mislead enemy patrols.
German government releases memoranda detailing incidents since the German submarine war in which British vessels and others misused neutral ship identifiers. Reports list ships hoisting American, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Swedish, Greek, Spanish marks to evade patrols, alter names, and sail under altered flags. Examples include the Lusitania era flags near Ireland, the Dunedin at Newport News, the Quentir and Grenadier using Norwegian marks, and multiple Dutch and Swedish flag applications near Rotterdam, Leith, and international waters.
The article explains that the American Red Cross is the sole volunteer body authorized to aid U S land and naval forces in war. It details treaties and presidential proclamations guiding its operations, audits by the War Department, and the integration of Red Cross nursing reserves with military needs under government regulations.
The Atlantic fleet, fully war strength, will begin tomorrow a series of defensive maneuvers in waters off Block Island. Problems drawn from European war lessons are adapted to North Atlantic coast defense. The exercise will last about a week.
Special to The Washington Post reports John Rodemyer founder of the Baldhead Club of America attempted to realign as communications chief. The executive committee rejected his resignation which cites vanity and a shaved head ceremony as reasons. A next annual banquet is planned for October 14 in this city.
Paris reports violent artillery duels across Areto ls Sauchex Roclin Beansejour and Leintrey with advances near Puteau leanne. Berlin cites western theater bombardments and large prisoner captures as Russia pushes near Kubiske. Italian lines claim repelled counter attacks near Cadors front with artillery and mountain climber actions at Order Bacher and Taonzo while Allied air activity faces repulsion over the Inonzo region.
Helen grapples with leaving her daughter Winifred as Warren arranges a trip to give her a good time. She worries about Winifred feeling loved while hoping to visit Chicago and dine atop a Lake Shore Drive hotel with friends Bob and Louise. The journey promises comfort aboard a drawing room car and reflections on motherhood and growing apart.
Mrs Vincent Castell i of Washington was badly injured when her auto overturned on the Washington road at Elkridge Maryland as she tried to avoid oncoming motor cars. Her shoulder blade and two ribs were broken and her chest crushed. She was extricated after the vehicle was raised and taken to a nearby physician for treatment. Her husband, at the wheel, survived the crash along with her friend, a woman passenger. In a separate note, Mrs Rosa Anderson McCullough of Howardsville died at 41 from typhoid fever after a six week illness.
Police suspect an incendiary device after an oil can is found near the scene. A man asleep upstairs barely escaped as a Washington woman’s property sustained the damage.
A two story frame house at 808 South Alfred street occupied by Richard Thompson and the adjacent rear property at 10 South Alfred street were damaged in a blaze. Police believe an incendiary set the fire around 1 am after Thompson claimed to have slept through it. A two gallon oil can found in the yard supports the theory. Thompson, a locally described colored resident, may face questioning as investigators seek to identify the arsonist. The Thompson home is owned by Mrs Jones of Washington. Meanwhile, local court actions include Charles Robinson, about 16, arraigned for robbery in Fairfax County. The bodies of William R Claxton and William L Wade are noted for funeral arrangements, and other local notices include Faith Duncan’s funeral and a chancery appointment involving William T Chantland.
The Washington Water Life Saving Association plans to recruit volunteer lifeguards along rivers and bathing places. A meeting is held this afternoon in Maj Pullman's office to organize efforts and outline duties.
Four million women may attend a major suffrage convention to organize state campaigns in the West. The gathering at the San Francisco exposition on September 14 to 16 under Mrs G H Belmont will unite leaders from California Colorado Idaho Montana Oregon Utah and other states to press for the federal suffrage amendment.
Mrs Matilda Baker a greatly respected widow aged 62 died at Laurel this morning while eating breakfast. She had appeared in good health last night but complained of her heart earlier today. The community mourns her loss.
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