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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1915
Page
6
Reported losses range from 10.9 million to 15 million in American stocks and bonds aboard a sunken vessel. Banks and underwriters rushed to arrange claims while experts debate whether Arab ship carried lucrative securities or golden specie. British and German actions cited, with safeguards noted for future shipments.
Cincinnati was named as the site for the 1915 convention at the closing session of the thirteenth annual convention of the American Institute Banking. Robert S.T. Hein of Houston was elected president.
A compact roundup of obituaries and funeral notices includes Rev John David Bloodgood of 1201 Irving Street Northeast with funeral hereafter. Molly B Brown of Branchville Md with service August 22 at St Dot’s Church Beltsville Ma. Samuel Lemon husband of Annie M Hoover with funeral hereafter. Carl Nay Femaina at J Willam Lee chapel with services August 21 at 11 am. Mrs Lu A Oliver of Kenmore Wa, age 67 years 7 months, funeral Saturday August 21. Fred Porter husband of Clara Campbell Porter at 1332 Rest Street Northwest with service August 13 at 2 pm and interment at Irwinwood Cemetery. Federal City No 20100 Four Brother Forter to be buried from 1332 FR Street Northwest Monday August 23 at 2 pm. Webh Noble Grand noted.
Survivors recount the Arabic sinking after a German submarine torpedoed the liner near Queenstown. They praise calm discipline as lifeboats were ready, boats sprayed water, and rescue ships saved many. Women endured exposure in night clothes while crews and a French captain aided the survivors.
London dispatches report confusion and unconfirmed rumors surrounding the sinking of the Arabic and other ships. Officials cite lack of verification, while maritime records place Nicosian and Lapland in doubt or in progress, with limited crew details and shipping-line concerns escalating in Queenstown and Liverpool.
Geneva reports the Swiss government dispatched 450 tons of wheat in 31 cars under Swiss officers to Luxenb urg, a city described as virtually without bread. The aid arrives as the breadless condition persists amid wartime shortages.
A blaze on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City began in the Quaker Inn kitchen and spread through the Riddle block between North Carolina and Pennsylvania avenues. Several shops and brokerage offices were destroyed. The total loss is estimated around 150000 with about 120 in Joss value and 100000 in shop damage.
Officials in the State Department and naval officers question claims the Arabic could have rammed a German submarine. They note precedents show visit and search depend on the actual presence of the convoy with two merchant ships when encountered. Experts say large passenger vessels cannot easily carry undersea attackers and that torpedo accuracy is unlikely.
Count von Bernstorff told a Ritz Carlton audience that the Arabic torpedoing caused no expected major complications. Berlin messages via Bayville wireless show embassy confidence. a German attache suggested the Arabic was warned before torpedoing, while officials discuss potential changes to U boat warfare involving Americans.
New York reports indicate limited details on the Arabic disaster as British censorship restricts transmission of information. Only two U S passenger messages surfaced while official inquiries yielded none. Officials suspect military secrecy influenced the suppression of certain particulars.
Commander Finch recounts the loss of the inner with the Dunsiey torpedo strike near Galley Head. The steamer sank in eight minutes after the torpedo hit one hundred feet from the stern. Crews launched boats. engineers and firemen remained at their posts to save passengers. captain's nephew among the dead.
Special to The Washington Post from New Orleans Mississippi Senator John Sharp Williams called for Navy orders to patrol transatlantic trade routes and sink any German submarine that surfaces above the waves. He urged aggressive action against hostile subs in wartime waters.
The British embassy stated there is absolutely no foundation for reports that a complaint was filed with the State Department by the British Ambassador against Robert F Rose, who recently resigned as head of the trade advisers to the department.
Berlin withholds information on the sinking of the Arabic. The Foreign Office fears repercussions with Washington as newspapers are barred from comment. Dispatch dated Berlin via Amsterdam notes great nervousness and government secrecy.
George Sylvester Viereck editor of the Fatherland issues a statement blaming the United States for any deaths in the sinking of the Arabic. He calls the ship a sniper of the sea and argues it lacked protection under international law. He says the ship carried large ammunition cargo from the U S to Great Britain and asserts the crew of 100 riflemen justified its destruction.
The Spectator publishes Theodore Roosevelt's letter to Dr William White praising his efforts after the Lusitania and Gulflight sinkings. He argues government action, not rhetoric, is needed to defend America's honor as private citizens step in to help.
Berlin reports that Kaiser Wilhelm II has decorated Grand Admiral Von Tirpitz, the German navy chief, with the Order Pour Le Merite in recognition of Germany's rising submarine successes. The award underscores Germany's naval gains and Tirpitz's wartime leadership during the submarine campaign.
Louis Bruguiere reports his American mother Mrs Josephine Bruguiere drowned when the Arabic sank off Queenstown. He and his mother were aloft as the ship listed. a piece of wreckage struck him and he released his hold just before she disappeared. A French maid died in hysteria during the crisis. The Bruguiere family is prominent in Newport New York and San Francisco society.
Aug 20 report from St Louis describes the strongest rainfall in city history as a storm moving from Texas gulf coast caused flooding. Police rescue marooned families while hundreds evacuate across city and suburbs. Galveston meanwhile begins to recover after the severe storm's fourth day.
Charles H White and Edward Englar, both Prudential Insurance agents and collectors, were arrested yesterday on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. They denied the accusations and could not post $3000 bail each.
Reports from the South say Durango was reoccupied by Villa forces from Torreon without a fight. The city had been seized August 13 by Arrieta and Carranza troops aided by a Villa revolt.
Washington dispatch reports Navy plans mobilizing private industries for munitions and supplies. Secretary Daniels says reliance on impromptu resources is limited and emphasizes stocktaking of war strength. He urges shipbuilders to enter submarine construction and advocates plant upgrades to win large naval contracts.
Trinity defeats St Aloysius 9 to 6 to seize a lead in the Holy Name League playoff series as St Dominics also wins the opening game against St Aloysius. The two contenders, Trinity and St Dominics, meet Monday in the third contest to decide the title.
Sealed proposals will be received by the District of Columbia authorities for several projects including metal roofed frame building for a testing tank at the Bureau of Standards, removal and new stairwork at Ketcham School, and furnishing paving material. Prospective bidders may obtain forms and specifications from designated offices with deposits, deadlines set for August and September 1915. Also notices grant probate administration actions and deadlines for filing claims against estates, with specific dates in August 1915.
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