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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
9
A Crucial Hour for the Allies
A French journalist reports Britain has all metal for war, the new British army awaits training to strike the foe. Germany advances in Russia, taking Ossowetz and Brest-Litovsk, while Grand Duke Nicholas retreats. Russia lacks ammunition, Japan’s aid unlikely in time. Britain urged to deploy forces, or the Allied coalition may fracture as Germans push toward Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossowetz
Brest-Litovsk
Nicholas
Russia
Great Britain
Gallipoli
Italy
Petrograd
Warsaw-Petrograd
Baltic
Bukowina
Moscow
Grand Duke
William
Relief for Cotton Growers Aims for Prompt Aid
The administration moves swiftly to aid cotton farmers by placing 20 million dollars in Federal Reserve banks to back loans on warehoused cotton. Southern banks will offer low interest rates, enabling relief with solid security. President Wilson urges a favorable rate to prevent exploitation of planters. Government action praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Banks and farmers urged to hold cotton and resist panic
The author counsels banks and farmers in the South to endure stress without disaster. Cotton remains cash value and should be held. farmers can avoid market distractions, and banks should offer reasonable 6 percent rates. Public spirited banking is expected by the government, recalling past failures.
Freedom of the Seas for Qur Commerce
The South bore the heaviest economic burden as the Union failed to maintain its own merchant marine. The Post urges a neutral flag freedom of the seas, condemning British restrictions and urging government action to protect U S vessels, cargoes, crews, and the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Union
Congress
North
Indea
the Post
United States
Bryan on Good Roads Versus Preparedness Debate
Comment argues Bryan’s support for 5 000 000 000 dollar road program over eleven years cannot distract farmers from defense needs. It notes navy and army spending projections and warns that girding roads alone cannot offset risks if war arrives and ships are crippled at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Roads and defense in wartime debate quoted
The passage argues that without a ready army, good roads only aid invaders. It cites Bryan claiming 1,000,000 could mobilize in a day, contrasts with Russia’s run on Moscow and Petrograd, and notes spending on roads versus arming forces as a strategic choice against invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
United States
Russia
Moscow
Petrograd
The Return of Protection in German Tariff Pressure
The German agents foresee a return to protective tariffs after the war, arguing the US will restore protection to regain trade. They claim more than 60 percent of imports are free under the current tariff and press Democrats to declare if they will act before Republicans regain power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Democratic Party
Wilson
United States
Republican Party
A Blow at Epicures in War Time
A satirical look at culinary shortages amid war, noting snails from France, Smyrna figs, and Danish cheese bans. The piece mocks civilian fuss over these items while hinting at broader wartime strains and shifting alliances. Mentions Al Beveridge and Barney Shaw as quiet observers and hints at peace prospects growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
France
Smyrna
Denmark
Neuchate
Roquefort
Camembert
Limburger
Heir to Wolseley Estates to Marry Clare de Trafford
A long, ornate notice details Young Eérla Wolseley serving in France as a cavalry subaltern and his engagement to Clare de Trafford. It traces Wolseley lineage from Sir Charles Wolseley, listing estates in Staffordshire and the crested motto, with notes on the Wolseley and de Trafford houses, historical origins, and a colorful tale of Trafford Park and its clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolseley
Clare DE Trafford
Eérla Wolseley
France
United States
San Francisco
Charles Michel Wolseley
Sapel Wolseley
Lort Wolseley
Seth Sey
Edri
Miam
Anne Murphy
San. Francisco
Daniel Murphy
Daniel’ T. Murphy
Papacy
Edgar
Charles
Wolseley Hall
Staffordshire
Stwardon
England
Siwardus
Wiselei
Siwardus of
Edward IV
Robert Wolseley
Lionel Duke of Clarence
Edward II
College of Oscott
Oxford
Lord Roberts
Canute
Robert
Edward
Confessor
Trafford
Lancashire
Ogurea
de Traffords
de Trafforda
Trafford Park
Manchester Ship Canal
Sir Humphrey
Hooley and Rucker Cycle Syndicate
Manchester
Humphrey
Deer Interrupt Pigeon Shoot In Bos Sardaville Field
Local shooters including Elmer D. Fredricks Chris Uhl and Charles Widmer paused as two deer dashed from the woods during a pigeon shoot at Bos Sardaville Stroudaburg. The incident caused a momentary halt as the deer disappeared from view. Public misnomers and a Baltimore Americas quip about an official’s comment on a Pullman porters position followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudaburg
Paanepaten Yaundelphin
Elmer D. Fredricks
Chris Uhl
Charles Widmer
Bossardaville
Baltimore Americas
Actress Repairs Car With Hairpins In Electric Brougham
Peggy O Neill guiding an electric brougham on Belancey street near Williamsburg bridge stops for a belated pedestrian. The car stalls after a shock, tossing two people and a terrier. A policeman helps, a mechanic arrives, and O Neill uses hairpins to link wiring and repair the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brougham Balke
New York Times
Peggy O'Neill
Belancey Street
Williamsburg Bridge
Misa O'Neill
Elinor Grane
Madigan Avenue
Tarhex
Attia
Miss O'well
Oswald
Traffe Squad B
Irigh
Miss O'Neill
Passing of Nancy Hanks Queen of the trot
Nancy Hanks, famed trotter, dies in Fayette County Kentucky on August 15 1915 at age 29. The legendary horse led fast fields, set records, and wore the crown of the trotters before passing to rest in the bluegrass state, where admirers honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lampton
New York Sun
Fayette County
Nancy
Kentucky
Horse Holds Own in War and Stable Supplies
Philadelphia Ledger writer Paul Connelly could fill a 41 000 horse contract for France at 200 dollars per head without denting American stocks. Farm horses last year valued at 2.29 billion dollars, about 110 per head on 20 962 000 animals. Despite war fears and autos, horse numbers surged past 20 million, contradicting prophecies of decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Prom
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Paul Connelly
Department of Agriculture
Lightning Marked Night at Alhambra Theater
A bolt of lightning struck wires behind the Alhambra Theater at Twelfth and Morris, plunging the area into darkness during a vaudeville act. Two performers calmed the crowd and used matches to continue the show, preventing panic as lights were restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alhambra Theater
Twelfth
Morris Streets
Swat Engumtr Question Sparks Hope in New York Sum
A fragmented line from the New York Sum hints at a humorous bet or query about peat and a swat, capturing a/browser-style aside as readers hope for a witty punchline or outcome when he asks that question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emory Upton Tactics Founder Born 76 Years Ago
Gen Emory Upton, born August 27 1839 in Batavia New York and famed for tactics named after him, pioneered four man unit front and skirmishers by numbers. He served as West Point cadet commandant and led artillery and cavalry reforms before dying at age 42 in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen. Emory Upton
United States
Emory Upton
Batavia
N. Y
Cagey
Scott
Upton
United States Military Academy
Europe
Asia
Fort Monroe
Fourth Artillery
Uyton
San Francisco
West Point
Washington
Bull Run
Maryland
New York Volunteers
Sixth Corps
United States Army
Stage romance becomes real in St Josephs Church
Miss Katherine McCormick an orphan of 512 Farragut avenue and Leon Booley, longtime stage partners in church dramas, have become engaged after lifelong theater ties. Reverend Father Ward will celebrate their nuptial mass Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Dispatch
Philadelphia Eyening Ledger
Katherine McCormick
Leon Booley
St Joseph's Church
Father Ward
Sodality
St Josephs Church
Foley
Empire Rubber Company
Runaway 13YearOld Girl Seeks Help After Lost $27
A 13 year old girl named Helen Bryer from Bangor arrived at Greenwich Street police station saying she was broke and needed shelter after taking $27 from her foster parents in Bangor and spending it in New York. She reported she later acquired $37 and visited Boston before returning to police. She was sent to the children's society and Bangor was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leutenant
Greenwich Street
Helen Bryer
Lincoln Avenue
Bangor
Boston
Children’s Society
Banger
The Main Difficulty From the Chicago Herald
A factory manager hires a new worker and asks the foreman to train him. After days, the manager asks about progress. The foreman angrily retorts that he has taught him everything and the man remains an ignorant fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Angriy
Views Of World Travelers Meet In Capital Hotel Lobbies
In Washington Alphonso Madero younger brother of Francisco Madero says no Mexican revolutionary group can secure stable government or permanent peace without armed intervention. He believes Mexico can recover with time and American good offices, Cuban sugar plots and U S progress praised by Cuban visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republic
Alphonso Madero
Francisco Madero
Meai¢o
Pacific
United States
Cuba
Edde Mazarredo
Cienfuegos
Willard
Tom Associated
America
Mazarredo
Uns Courtry
Tere
Western Hemisphere
Jabor
Ateveadores
Aocks
Called Her Doll Sees Stars Flirt Slapped in Street
Mrs Reba Lutz of 16 South Dewey Street faced a would-be suitor after a late night encounter near Fifty-ninth and Market. Lawrence Hamilton of Walton Street near Fifty second followed and taunted her calling her a “beautiful doll” before striking a heavy blow to the jaw. He was arrested and held on $300 bail to keep the peace after expressing remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fifty-ninth
Market Streets
Boyle
Reba Lutz
South
Dewey Street
Lawrence Hamilton
Walton Street
Lute
Next to Nothing. From Iudge
The dialogue questions why the wife dries clothes in the cellar citing health concerns. Dunco asserts the daughter wears little clothing and the mother feels ashamed to hang laundry in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iudge
Mhother
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pennsylvania Ave
Fourteenth &1
Cede
Constantinople
al Beveridge
Barney Shaw
Marquise DE Bpontenot
Brentwood Company
Nancy Hanks
Bolt
Mimic
Kinkead
Sherif Kinkead
Harvey D Folsom
Raleigh
Hudson County
Kinkeads
Standard Oil Company
Bayonne
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