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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
7
U S reports Britain Rome destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake with tens of thousands dead and widespread ruin. The dispatch outlines chaotic streets, collapsed monuments, and the global shock as nations monitor the quake's aftermath and its impact on Europe.
The Schneefels, a former German steamship seized at Gibraltar, seeks American port passage under British registry. U.S. authorities debate recognizing the ship as British to allow free cargo passage destined for the United States, while prize court rulings and neutral status complicate the matter.
Representatives of Western Association of Short Line Railroads and other associations urged the Senate Post Office Committee to pay railways by space rather than weight for parcel post. They warned the plan would cut short line revenue 8 to 8 percent and worsen overall parcel post losses. The rider accompanies the appropriation bill, aiming to curb rapid parcel post growth impacting small roads nationwide.
George H Thayer, longtime stenographer for the government printing office, died of heart disease at 632 K Street Northeast. He was 69 years old and a Knights of Malta and Red Men member. Funeral at the family home next Sunday afternoon. Survived by wife Mrs Sarah To Thayer and three sons Courtland Eugene and John M Thayer, all of Washington.
The Avezzano area suffers massive losses as tremors flatten buildings and burn victims. In Sora two thirds of homes collapse. the Rossi palace crumbles, trapping twenty workers. Officials perish, relief work spreads from Rome to Naples as fear grips central Italy.
Wheat prices surged in Chicago with futures near 1.43 and cash grain at 1.42. Farmers holding for 2 dollars anticipate export shortages as Europe dominates demand, while flour retails around 90 cents a sack. International buyers, including five nations, push weekly exports toward 8 to 10 million bushels, possibly draining April through June supplies.
A. Leo Weil of Pittsburgh, chief counsel for Manufacturers' Light and Heat Co, was arrested on a train in Williamston West Virginia by Sheriff Bonner Mil. He allegedly attempted to bribe C. H. Bronson of the public service commission to sway a decision involving the light company. Weil was brought to Charleston and released on bail by Justice C. W. Dering, with a hearing set for January 15.
Red Cross headquarters issued a statement urging American relief for Italy after a quake destroyed cities. It recalls the 1908 Messina disaster where 59,000 were homeless and funds raised about 1 million dollars. The organization will forward aid via the Italian Red Cross to Avexxkuno Casarta and other distressed areas.
New York January 14 An Aero Club of America dinner speech by Stewart detailed a plan to employ 2000 aviators to transport first class mail along preselected air routes. He said postal authority policy would press Congress for support and predicted a bill authorizing aerial mail would pass soon. Within two years postal aviators could be as common as railway mail clerks.
Moeses Freedman former Carlisle Indian School superintendent and C J Nori former chief clerk were indicted by a federal grand jury in Bunbury Pa on embezzling money from students and burning receipts. The indictment cites misappropriation of funds from athletic ticket sales and reports the total alleged amount under $20. Both men resigned after government investigations and the indictments are returnable at Scranton on March 1.
Testimony alleges Washington influence shaped Dominican Republic personnel to aid New York financiers. Letter by Walker W Vick to Vick outlines rewarding Democrats with posts, cites Sullivan as suitable for Ministerial work, and notes Bryan’s recommendation of Charles M Johnston for a financial post with a dubious $8 per year and expenses.
Farth shocks rattled the Mont Blanc range and Alpine frontier areas causing massive avalanches. Bernina and Gotthard passes saw 6 to 7 feet of snow, Engadine 3 feet, with telegraph down hampering damage verification. Tyrolese Alps felt quakes, while Piedmont districts reported impacts. Local obituaries note Capt William J Insley, aged 58, a top sea captain and shipowner in Laurel, Delaware.
Irving Bacheller lectured at the Belasco Theatre on the dangers of display and luxury in modern life. He used Socrates Potter to illustrate neighbors overspending driven by Lizzie the grocer’s daughter, with humor and mimicry. Dr. Hamlin Garland praised the author’s blend of old traditions and Americanism. Also, James L. Martin, Vermont district judge, collapsed at a railway station in Montpelier.
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