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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
8
Guards tightened access at the State War and Navy Building and Navy Yard. All visitors faced escort requirements, ID checks, and full baggage inspections as officials prepared for heightened security and photography of yard employees.
Samuel Kahn a 20 year old Treasury Department clerk was found in the bath room of his lodging at 1233 Irving Street NW with his throat cut. His father Marcus Kahn and brother Louis Kahn arrived from Rochester to take him home. Coroner Nevitt ruled death self inflicted. The body to be sent to Rochester for interment. President Wilson granted clemency to First Lieutenant Melod Stinnett who faced a court martial for drunkenness and conduct unbecoming an officer.
An article notes sick headaches or nervous headaches tied to blood conditions and bodily toxins. Dr A F Schellachmidt of Louisville endorses anti kamala tablets for prompt relief, recommends bed rest in silence, emetics for some attacks, laxatives and hot baths, and warns two tablets may prevent an attack.
The nation ponders U S role in a European war if Germany acts against American ships. Wilson hints at authority to protect seamen, while experts debate naval patrols versus broader involvement. Some urge training camps and large infantry. others favor aiding allies with munitions while keeping troops abroad minimal. Diplomatic fears rise of securing U S munitions for Entente, and home-base precautions loom.
William McClellan of the University of Pennsylvania urged a Washington conference of representative alumni from leading colleges to form an intercollegiate intelligence bureau to mobilize trained resources for national defense. Enlistments rose at Army Navy and Marine recruiting stations as naval mobilization plans progressed in Philadelphia.
Multiple state legislatures from Providence Rhode Island to Oregon pass resolutions endorsing President Wilson in the German crisis. Ohio and New Hampshire join in expressing confidence, while New Jersey approves funding for the National Guard and public buildings protection. Meantime Maine and Conn. pledge allegiance to the national administration amid looming international tensions.
President Wilson sent to the Senate a navy and marine corps promotions list authorized by Congress last year. Seven officers were named as new captains of the navy including William W. Phelps John H. Dayton William A. Moffett Montgomery M. Taylor Henry J. T. Ziegemeier Lucius A. Bostwick and Arthur T. Willard. Marine corps colonels named are Henry C. Haines Ben W. Fuller Dion Williams Albertus W. Catlin Rufus S. Lane Charles G. Long Laurence H. Moses John T. Myers Wendell C. Neville and Albert S. McLemore.
Neutral options in the war crisis are debated as the State Department weighs protecting merchant ships and possible actions by Austria Hungary. Officials say no neutral nation has firmly broken with Germany and Spain may act as intermediary. A threatened surge in secret service staffing accompanies plans to rush ship construction if Congress authorizes authority. Minor local fires at 224 Second Street NW and 1645 Park Road cause $50 each in damages.
An automobile owned by TMarda Var Starkenborgh-Stachouwer, attaché of the Netherlands legation, was stolen early last night from in front of 1832 Connecticut Avenue NW. The car bears District license 37028, Maryland 10115, and New York 70870. Maj. W. Wall, 1736 Connecticut Avenue, reported the theft.
President Wilson signed legislation authorizing the Washington Newport News Short Line Railroad to construct a bridge across the Potomac River near Motomkin Point Virginia, thirty miles south of Washington. John C Hemmeter of the University of Maryland presented a paper on calcium metabolism and dentition to the National Capital Dental Society in the Chamber of Commerce. Nora Moyer chaired the meeting and introduced the speaker.
Thousands suffer stomach upset and poor digestion, but Olive Tablets claim to address the root cause by stimulating the liver and bowels. A vegetable formula with olive oil, sold as a gentle alternative to calomel, promising relief without griping or cramps.
Jerry Henley about 40, described as unsound in mind, rushed the Capitol seeking the President to push a law to dry up oceans to end submarine warfare. He spoke with Officer Cole and was escorted to the guard room before being admitted to Washington Asylum Hospital.
Lieuts Leslie T. Jordan and John H. Magruder Jr completed the post graduate ordnance course here and will continue or move to assignments in Pennsylvania and Washington. Twenty engineers remain at Annapolis through September. A weekly lecture series began with Maj D Embick on coast defense and J O Fisher to lecture on submarines. John G Mercer of North Carolina qualifies for the fourth class to form next May after a successful physical.
Gypsy Smith Jr preached on Paul the Apostle’s voyage and shipwreck, urging reflection on life choices. He warned against temptation and cited images of wrongdoing. Evangelist Smith and Choir Leader Cole delivered a duet as delegations from Washington gathered with Episcopal groups in the tabernacle.
A southbound Sea board Air Line freight locomotive exploded near Dinwiddie Station about 20 miles from Petersburg. Conductor E B Grizzard and brake man Matthew Austin were killed. engineer WW Adams and flagman L F Briggs injured. Fireman 4H Gilchrist died later in hospital. line blocked, trains rerouted via Atlantic Coast Line.
John Henry Johnson a 26 year old colored man is arrested in Alexandria accused of shooting L. Gras a construction foreman at the Southern Railway roundhouse after claiming he fired in fright following an attempted razor robbery by a colored woman Anna Slaughter. Gras was wounded and hospitalized. Johnson says he shot in fear, a razor attack by Slaughter is alleged. Firemen suffer frostbite after a long Monday fire. Alexandria Hospital work nears completion and trustees plan April turnover with a February meeting. Local high school debaters traveled to Washington for a courtroom style debate.
The funeral for Mrs Lucy A Hammill of Occoquan Virginia was held at Wheatleys chapel in Washington with Rev EB Rewester conducting and burial in Presbyterian Cemetery. Clark Griffith Wash baseball manager will attend the Cardinal Athletic Club banquet at Hotel Rammel with Mayor Fisher toastmaster. The Rev Dr Eugene B Jackson and Judge EK Nicol left for Richmond to attend the Richmond College Corporation meeting.
Miss Evelyn Lavina Ellis and Edward Eugene Long of Washington were wed at 5 pm yesterday in the Second Presbyterian Church manse by Rev. Dr. John Lee Allison. The ceremony united two longtime residents in a quiet city wedding.
Regular Willard inaugural committee meeting chaired by Col. R. N. Harper will review preparations for the coma sing ceremony. Officials expect no plan disarray due to international conditions as seats are being allocated. Louisiana to send two parade floats with a women’s committee fundraising. Queretaro dispatch notes Gen. Carranza departing for Hacienda San Antonio for mineral baths.
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Md Feb 6. Daniel B Yowler 88 oldest resident of Cheveville died today from injuries after falling on ice and breaking his hip. Survived by two children Charles Yowler of Harrisburg and Mrs William Barnhart of Chewaville.
James Mason, colored, convicted for attempting to shoot Policeman Augustus Thompson, swore he did not fire the revolver, claiming he drew it only to prevent the bottle of whiskey from breaking. Judge Gould pressed why he drew the gun, Mason replied he feared the bottle would break. Mason was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. Other court actions include a Playhouse noise case reset, a railroad defect couplings suit with $100 penalties, and a divorce case where Lt. George R. Raby seeks separation from Mary A. Raby after a troubled marriage.
The committee on law of the Board of Trade debated measures to curb junk dealers in buying and selling stolen goods. The discussion ended with postponement until next Monday’s hearing, with leading dealers to be invited to propose a draft bill. The panel also rejected a proposal to regulate counterfeit checks, finding current laws adequate.
John F Laskey United States Attorney for the District advocates a poolroom regulation similar to the excise law prohibiting minors from poolrooms. He cites poolrooms as gathering places for crime and urges youth abstinence, noting most poolrooms are bad though not all. A resolution to exclude minors from public poolrooms was adopted and fiscal reforms discussed alongside a 1 000 membership drive adding 40 new members.
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