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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
7
Reports from Colonial Beach Virginia describe militia maneuvers mimicking a landing and trench building between Maryland and Virginia forces. The program includes base establishment, rapid drilling, officer training, and a planned Washington parade with potential presidential review.
The body of Mishel, one of the men killed in a premature shell explosion at Allentown, Pa, yesterday will be brought to Washington for burial. Mr Righai’s ties, daughter of WHIM, 729 Quincy Street Northwest, is employed at the Department of Justice here. Funeral arrangements had not been completed last night.
A speaker foresees Europe losing global dominance after the war and America becoming a world banker. He argues Germany’s industrial system is reshaped by raw materials control, England loses sea power, Japan expands, and a vast redistribution of wealth follows peace. Multiple named entities appear, including nations, figures, and industries.
In Topeka Kansas a parole bid for Dr G H Buck, convicted of first degree murder of his first wife in 1910, faces scrutiny amid letters from Kentucky and Kansas relatives alleging similar deaths. Governor Capper postpones decision into September as investigations continue. Wilson appointees include postmasters Seewir, Wise, and Lankford.
The text argues that the ongoing war will not end soon and will burden Germany and Europe with massive debts. It calculates mortgage loads around 69 trillion marks, annual interest and amortization costs, and suggests heavy taxation. It notes wartime expenses for the sick, wounded, and new equipment, and warns of broader economic collapse across Europe. It also discusses American economic potential and future meat production pressures and political implications.
Open to all hunters Nancy Pansy wins the Corinthian class at Warrenton Va on the first day of the eighteenth annual Warrenton Horse Show harness division. Results list many riders and horses across classes including saddle, harness, and pony events with top placements noted for First Second and Third.
Secretary to the Alexandria Board of Police Commissioners faces a flood of applicants as the city council authorizes adding four patrolmen. The board will elect one new officer at the next meeting, amid scrutiny of 40 plus applications and a strict mental examination. The Alexandria Trades Council backs Howard T. Colvin for State Commissioner of Labor with a five member committee aiding his campaign as Commissioner Doherty seeks reappointment. Funeral services for Mrs. Hettle Worcester are set for Mount Ida, Alexandria County, following typhoid fever. Mrs. Worcester is survived by her husband and two children, one son ill with typhoid at Alexandria Hospital.Johnny Bucktey wins a ten-day Atlantic City trip funded by the American Indian Guard Band after selling the most excursion tickets.
U S Attorney Jenny Laskey and A U S A McComas Hawken postponed grand jury action until September 3 amid rumors of hush money involving Washington police. Testimony from two women, linked to Atlantic City’s former red light district, was questioned and kept confidential as the inquiry continues.
A crowd of 6406 attended the Rockville fair on the second day of the event. Races featured the 23 trotting event with heats won narrowly by Carluth over Henrietta, amid lively support and weather-friendly conditions. The program included theater openings, vaudeville acts, and film attractions as Rockville and nearby areas offered varied amusements for families.
Fire Lieutenant John Ty Rwardan assigned to First Infantry and others shuffled among infantry coast artillery and signal corps amid hospital and academy postings. Notables include Captain Joseph Iohn, Captain Arthur Minick, and Lieutenant Harry Prell to assignments in Georgia Arkansas and New York with several officers detailed for observation training and recruiting duties.
Naval orders detailing detachments and commissions for lieutenants and other officers, with assignments to Tennessee, New York Navy Yard, San Francisco, and various removals or retirements. It lists several officers commissioned from June 1915 to 1918, plus transfers to Norfolk and Boston, and ships sailing for Portland, Havana, and other ports.
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