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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
1
In a fogbound wreck near Atlantic City two excursion train sections collided killing a Washington man, injuring many including his bride, and leaving hundreds stranded in a fire-threatened station. Survivors endured hours without water or food as officials struggled to verify injuries and identify victims.
The dispatch describes a deadly derailment or collision near Elmwood with trains from Washington and Baltimore, massing passengers and urgent searches. Officials, including General Manager R. O'Donnell, set up a committee to seek causes while investigators gather evidence. Wathen's widow and others express grief amid a foggy morning. the injured are treated and expected to recover within hours.
Eye witnesses claim the ill fated excursion train coaches lacked torches and tools. Passengers and trainmen built bonfires to tend the injured as darkness hampered rescue efforts.
A list of casualties from the wreck includes ODIE WATHEN age 21 of 810 G street southeast killed instantly. His wife MRS ODIE WATHEN age 19 is seriously bruised and treated at Atlantic City Hospital. Pilot RALPH J. TOWNSEND 36 sustained fractured ribs and other injuries at Atlantic City Hospital. Others named include FRED G SCHULTZ 48, HORACE ROGERS 32, WILLIAM ASMAN 46, MRS EMMA PENN 40, MISS JENNIE CASSIDY 20, LEO HOLTON 21, HELEN KING 24, MISS CHRISTINE IRVIN 18, MRS HATTIE BROWN 35, MRS JESSIE BROWN 30, MRS EMMA BRIDGEFORD 40, BUFORD C LEE 36, I J GRAW 45, H M MELLMAN 21, MISS EDITH HANGER 18, GEORGE T SIBETZ 28, CORNELIUS W DOREMUS 94, CARAWAY BELL 22, MRS SUE SCHWEY 28, MRS L M FITZGERALD 42. Fully two score other persons were bruised or shaken but only slightly injured.
AP dispatch from Berissia reports Ukrainian forces under Gen. Petlura have captured Kiev Podolia and large areas of Volhynia with Ukrainian armies advancing toward the Dnieper. In London, Viscount Harcourt inherits $250,000 from Mrs. Walter H. Burns, sister of the late J. Pierpont Morgan, as part of a estate totaling over three million dollars.
Taft argues the president’s distinction between moral and legal duties holds value. He references Wilson’s Senate speech on the League of Nations, deeming it enlightening and stressing that the covenant must rely on the spirit of cooperation among members. without that spirit, the League cannot endure.
A detailed report on the presidents dialogue with foreign relations committee members. It covers Article X, legal versus moral obligations, regional understanding, and the United States path to ratification or withdrawal. The piece notes Harding's questions and the presidents clarifications on the league's scope and potential enforcement limits.
Speculation grows in official and diplomatic circles over President Wilson’s response if the Senate demands reservations or amendments to the peace treaty. Republicans foresee changes to the Shantung provision and other sections, with options including diplomatic notes, reassembly of the Paris conference, or returning to Paris to renegotiate. The President’s decision could hinge on Senate actions, previous precedents, and whether to deem negotiations reopened or the treaty dead.
Marfa Texas August twenty four. American cavalry units in a driving rain abandoned pursuit of bandits who captured two U S fliers Lieut Harold G Peterson and Paul H Davis A Mexican federal force reported nine bandits captured at Coyame and leader Jesus Renteria killed but not confirmed In Royce flying field Peterson and Davis arrived after being released from capture and officers said trails were wiped out by rain delaying the chase cavalry retreated as rain washed out tracks and a caranaza outpost fight was reported complete
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