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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
7
A canoe with one man and four boys capsized in the Anacostia River near the District line. Two boys survived. the man and two other boys, all Greensville DC residents, perished. Harbor police dragged the river as night fell and the incident sparked a frantic rescue effort as witnesses recounted the events.
Henry Letellier a Paris financier and former owner of the Paris Journal wed Peggy Gillespie of Pittsburgh on her deathbed after she promised to marry him. Ill for some time with consumption she attempted to break the engagement but he persuaded her to marry. She was a familiar figure at Longchamp racecourses and known for wearing fashionable Paquin models.
The American steamship Gold Shell carrying oil struck a mine about miles west of the Gironde entrance, damaging the forward section after sailing from New Orleans on June 3 and Newport News on June 2 for Bordeaux. The 900 ton gross tank steamer, owned by H Ruh of New York, was kept afloat as it entered the Gironde estuary.
Dan Patch's owner M W Savage dies at 55 after brief illness in Minneapolis. Savage, noted for top pacing and trotting horses, had lived in Minnesota since 1886. His death follows a day after his famed horse Dan Patch’s passing. Other prominent horses included George Gano Minor Heir and Croesus. Savage maintained a Minneapolis stable but spent much time at his racing grounds in Savage, a small town nearby.
The Masqueraders Dramatic Organization of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy presented a 400 dollar check to Chaplain Sydney K Evane, bringing the yearly contribution from the academy auxiliary to 1874 dollars to support the Navy Relief Society since January 1, 1916.
Preliminary Commerce Department figures show total exports reaching 6423 000000 for the fiscal year ended last month, led by iron and steel and explosives. Exports climbed from 226 000 000 to 818 000 000 in iron and steel, with coal and chemical goods also contributing, while sugar and rubber imports rose. The data cover eleven months with June estimates.
Josephine Cohan, youngest member of the Koar obans and sister of George M Cohan, died in her New York apartment after months of illness She was born in Provo and married in 1904, ending a years long contribution to the theatrical world.
London reports fierce fighting along the Stokhod toward Kovel with Russians halting a German attempt to regain the right bank. Petrograd says only minor German attacks were repulsed as Brunsiloff’s forces halt in Bukowina and Galicia while Russians press on two rail lines toward Kovel.
Special to The Washington Test Baltimore July 12 One of the greatest treasures on board the Deutschland was a lucky star given by a princess. A photograph of Prince Henry of Prussia with a German poem is on the back. The prince and princess visited the sub in June and expressed amazement at the marine invention.
London July 12 Lieut Col Arthur Hamilton Lee secretary to the minister of munitions receives the Knight Commander of the Bath for his work on war munitions supply. Lee, former civil lord of the admiralty and MP for Fareham, was last October named secretary to David Lloyd George, then minister of munitions. Reports in late June suggested a promotion to undersecretary for war.
Washington officials say New York’s infantile paralysis epidemic is not yet under control and expect a week’s end to show a clear decline in cases. District health officials push sanitation, remove refuse hotspots, and monitor arrivals from New York. Dr William Fowler plans to travel to New York for prevention measures amid a health officials conference. 17 prevention suggestions will be distributed. 287 deaths have occurred in New York to date with 1440 cases reported since the outbreak began.
M H Maury of Aniston Alabama arrives in Bristol as superintendent of the Virginia Iron Coal & Coke Co mining interests. The $10,000,000 corporation is led by Henry K McHarg of New York. Maury, an experienced iron man, has lately focused on stock grazing near Bristol and owns extensive blue grasslands in Washington County eight miles east.
Berlin insiders predict Von Tirpitz allies will topple Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg unless Wilson acts against Britain’s blockade. The debate ties to U.S. policy, submarine warfare, and feared disruption of merchant fleets. Supporters argue America’s stance could restore or doom Germany’s war aims.
Captain Koenig and the Deutschland crew are feted by Baltimore crowds during the Elks convention. The captain becomes an honorary Elk as thousands cheer and a shore visit is limited while the interned liner Neckar stays docked alongside. Locals anticipate a German citizen banquet before departure.
London July 12 Nationalist leader John Redmond denounces Lord Lansdowne speech in the Lords as a declaration of war on the Irish people and a breach of faith aimed at wrecking negotiations for a settlement. He cites provisions on Ulster, home rule timing, and a provisional government, warning negotiations could end if the government persists.
July 12 Baltimore A North German Lloyd agent said inquiries from across the country totaled as high as 50 000 for passage on the submarine on its return trip. Letters from Americans and Germans seeking the venture poured in with $1000 to $5000 offers, with some reaching 50 000. No passengers will be carried. Amsterdam reports Berlin cites many submarine liners being built in Germany with speeds around seventeen knots.
Reports from Bremen say the next German commerce submarine to reach America will bring back foodstuffs, chiefly condensed milk, with return cargoes also consisting largely of condensed milk for crossing the Atlantic. Fremen agents state the program is humanitarian, due to milk shortages causing infant deaths. Emperor William is said to have a financial stake via Director Heineken of North German Lloyd.
Reports say the German submarine Deutschland may be reloaded with nickel and rubber and sent back to Germany within ten days. Tug Thomas F Timmins positioned ahead of the vessel as authorities edge toward a public clearance decision that may keep departure date private. The Bremen’s progress was noted, with speculation of its own four day voyage to the Chesapeake area and potential arrival near Baltimore. Authorities offered no firm departure timetable amid lingering mystery.
A Zurich dispatch reports Admiral von Holtzendorf, recently retired, recalled to the German admiralty staff. The move is viewed in Berlin as a rebuke to the admiral involved in the Jutland clash and an official admission that the battle did not yield a German victory.
Treasury Department notice certifies that The Riggs National Bank of Washington D C is authorized to continue its corporate existence through June 28 1935 under the amended article of association. The document, dated June 24 1916, bears the Acting Comptroller of the Currency’s seal and signature. Also noting a window shade ad fragment and Corcoran Gallery of Art closure from July 16 to August 31, 1916.
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