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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
7
In Washington a large food registration effort follows a national push to sign pledge cards. Mrs Wilson, plus high society women, contribute and organize sewing for Red Cross surgical dressings and hospital supplies reaching England France Italy and Canada.
Thirteen people including several women were arrested after a disturbance tied to an attempted circulation of anti draft literature in West Philadelphia. Seventeen others fled. The alleged leader claimed German birth while nine others were born in Russia. All claimed socialism. Injuries occurred amid the clash as police dispersed the riot.
Abram L Elkus the former United States Ambassador to Turkey was hosted at a luncheon by New York City officials. He spoke of recovery from illness and praised America’s war leadership under President Wilson and the allied efforts with France and Britain. He will retire to private life.
Five seamen aboard the Mayflower yacht on a trip from New York to Washington narrowly escaped serious injury when their automobile collided with a telegraph pole in Baltimore. Only William Breen, 24, of New York, was hurt. The crash sent the men into the street as they traveled from New York to Washington.
Willim Neal Goddard, formerly with American Steel and Wire, was killed in France on June 12 while rescuing wounded. He and his wife served in England and France since the war began. Mrs Goddard, Charlotte Hartley of East Orange, is now in Red Cross work in England and will continue in that service.
The Navy League opens economics and home economics courses at Mason House in Washington to aid food conservation. Miss Kathleen Mackin from Drexel will teach 10 to 12 am three days a week with special classes for schoolgirls and continued Red Cross and telegraphy instruction for local women.
H W Bowman 323 years old and Miss Eleanor Schwenter wed June 25 after five day courtship ending in Rockville Maryland. On return from Rockville they were arrested for speeding. fine suggested to be cut in half after Bowman disclosed marriage. Bowman works in the patent office.
A wartime vignette portrays the Rheims cathedral area after bombardments. It highlights the archbishop Mgr Lucan remaining steadfast as shells devastate the city, with brave civilians keeping faith in France’s deliverance, while streets lie ruined and unpeopled.
President Fairfax Harrison announced the Southern Railway carried about 18 million passengers in the fiscal year ended June 30. The record shows no fatalities, with 71 775 trains and 249 730 cars utilized. If lined end to end the trains would stretch 6467 miles, reflecting improved facilities and human care.
Ed Scully of Cleveland is killed when brakes fail on a Youngstown and Southern traction car causing it to derail from the tracks and crash into a house. Twenty passengers are injured. rescue efforts amid flames and dramatic scenes.
Globe Ariz July 5 Three troops of cavalry and one machine gun company arrive in Globe to handle the strike. Mine managers announce additional workers to be placed in mines tomorrow. Pickets may remain at mine entrances amid troop presence. The Industrial Workers of the World claim control of local union at Bigbee Ariz and vow charter revocation within 48 hours. Senator Ashurst reports telegrams from Clifton mining companies urging government troops. A government investigation is urged.
In Westminster Maryland July 5 Mr Sib ley choirmaster of St Patricks Church Washington with his wife and Miss Burgoyne narrowly escaped death when his automobile stalled on a railroad crossing as a fast mail train approached. He and his wife leaped from the car while the organist tried to flag the train then returned to pull Burgoyne free as the locomotive demolished the vehicle. In a separate incident Rev Harry Spencer and his family struck the Long 11 year old daughter of Edward Long, fatally injuring the child.
Ottawa reports that after sixteen days of debate the conscription bill is likely to be defeated on nationalist amendments to kill it and Laurier's referendum proposal. The principle is expected to be confirmed on second reading with further committee scrutiny before third reading and Senate action, with law likely by month end.
Mrs Edith McDonald petitioned Justice Hendrick in New Yorks supreme court for a bond of 10680 to insure alimony of 3100 weekly from husband James F McDonald. The case notes prior separations and multiple arrests over alimony, with $15150 recently paid and all bonds discharged after a $15160 payment.
New York July 5 Richard Adam Timmerscheidt a naturalized man of apparent means and influence committed suicide by leaping from the tenth floor window of his apartment at 200 West fifty ninth street He had earlier attempted to end his life by mashing his wrist with a razor He had worked in Ladenburg Thalmann Co and the Deutsche Asiatic Bank in Hongkong before returning to the United States at the start of World War I His firm says they had no dealings with him since 1914 and that they have little to say about his integrity or business past
New York July 6 Advertising that a fortune awaited him as a ruse to lure Martin Sweeney a jockey famed 35 years ago on California tracks led to his discovery in Sing Sing where he serves a 20 year murder term. William McCormick of Chicago and his sister aided by Salvation Army branches traced him over years. Warden Moyer hid the finding after Sweeney begged secrecy. Mrs McCormick promoted the legacy and drew a prompt response from Sweeney whose aged mother lives in Chicago.
Student officers bombed and seized two lines of imaginary trenches in a strenuous Fort Myer drill. Dummy bombs matched real front line ordnance in weight and size, thrown into a three foot trench from 3000 yards. Neophyte officers vaulted barbed wire, rushed first trench, breached second, and crossed the parapet under Majors at the head, while Lieut Col Charles W Fenton hosted a party of distinguished Japanese officials.
An official report says German planes attacked the Russian aviation base at the southern end of Oesel island near the Gulf of Riga. Nine enemy airplanes attempted two flights on July 3 dropping twenty four bombs, but Russian naval units and shore batteries repelled the attack with no casualties or damage.
An Atlantic port reported British liner officers claiming a U-boat was sunk after a June 26 attack. The liner fired its stern gun as the submarine appeared about 500 yards off, a column of smoke rose, and observers believed the U-boat went down, confirming another submarine loss.
The Belgian war mission touring the West received a hearty welcome in western Minnesota and North Dakota. A special train departed Minnesota at 11 this morning and was warmly greeted along the route. The sight of Northwest grain fields lifted spirits as the party observed the vast American landscape, noting the contrast with Europe’s shorter distances.
Readable shop ad notes sales on women’s hose undergarments and union suits. Items include women’s union suits, hats, and socks with prices shown in cents. Friday only offers and clearance values. Strong entities: Women’s Hose and Underwear, Union Suits, 19c vests, Onyx Fibar Hose, White and Black Hose, socks.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md July 5 a Naval Plattsburg has been established at Annapolis by the arrival of 200 young officers of the naval reserve who will undergo instruction at the Academy until September 15 under the same officers and civilians who train the young men preparing for the regular service afloat. Each naval district is represented by a group of officers most of whom are ensigns. In addition 25 young men have been appointed civil engineers. Capt Eadward W Enhefle superintendent spoke to the newcomers and outlined service customs and discipline. They begin the regular course on Monday. The intensive curriculum covers seamanship navigation ordnance and gunnery. The students will be treated much like a graduating class at the academy with drills practical exercises studies and duties such as caring for rooms making beds and general self care.
Ottawa reports fuel controller McGrath says coal for the territory from Montreal to Winnipeg is imported from the United States and current imports are far below normal. He plans to appoint a Canada representative in the United States to expedite shipments.
A renowned English beauty recounts wartime experiences from the firing line, mixing tragedy, humor, sorrow, and heroism as she drove an ambulance on two fronts since the war began. Her vivid observations cover the most tragic sights, the bravest acts, and moments of levity amid conflict.
The text recalls a nurse’s wartime records highlighting how death stalks hospital wards and front-line chaos. It centers on two airmen on the Russian front who calmly piloted their aircraft toward certain death to attack German planes, choosing glorious self-destruction over retreat.
A humorous reminiscence from early baseball era detailing players like Dan Brouthers and a famed yet unruly umpire. The piece highlights the sport’s rough charm and shows how gunmen in the field resisted bribery attempts while officiating games.
Youthful trench veteran Sergi McClintock writes a vivid Somme narrative that outshines earlier French front reports and earns praise as the most graphic realistic battle story since 1914. Post follows with impressive action in The Bunday and features names such as Sir Gilbert Parker Max Rittenberg Jeffrey Fernold D Phillips Oppenheim Talbot Mundy.
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