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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
7
A memorandum circulated in Washington discusses presenting to Berlin a strong U S claim over damages from a U boat attack. It urges insisting on visitation rights for vessels and outlines legal points about the American ship torpedoed and the German reply. The document cites international law, the Nebraskan incident, and the need to protect U S interests in wartime waters.
British ambassador reportedly protested to the State Department about a German diplomat allegedly paying $2000 to leaders of Remington Arms. Officials say the claim ties to a plot involving the German embassy and passport schemes, with investigations ongoing into who financed the effort and how it targeted embassy access.
Secretary Lansing released the German foreign office memorandum stating the Nebraskan was damaged by a submarine in the Ireland southwest area. The German note admits the attack began after the torpedoed steamer showed no neutral markings, then hoisted the American flag and was spared further action. Germany expresses regret and offers to compensate American citizens for damages.
The French Socialist party, meeting at its national congress with cabinet members present, endorsed resolutions pledging steadfast support for allies and republican France. They demand lasting peace based on national principles, rejecting annexation and urging self-determination, international arbitration, armament limits, and democratic oversight of engagements.
In a 1915 report from London, boxer Jack Johnson sends boxing gloves and footballs to British troops in the trenches. He describes delivering three footballs and gloves, with packages for both frontline soldiers and a camp at Nodshott, amid cheers from the crowd.
The United States plans to purchase J H Hammond Jr s wireless torpedo control invention for harbor defense. Secretary Garrigan endorses the purchase and secrecy until funds are appropriated, with the first unit to be tested at Fishers Island after approval.
Berlin July 18 An American jockey to ride Masner the second favorite in the German Derby at Hamburg on Sunday The race gathers top German thoroughbreds and Austrian entrants including Tmendeiai owned by Count Leopold von Reich for the former Austro-Hungarian foreign minister The Prussian royal stable under Emperor William’s colors also competes with noted horses and riders.
Myron T Herrick, speaking in Hot Springs on July 15, argued that neutral nations must insist on rights and progress and seek international cooperation to end violations. He warned delayed action harms US interests and called for settling century old sea contentions in mankind’s interest.
United States senator William H Thompson of Kansas underwent a minor operation here today. His condition is reported favorable.
Berlin press hails the Austro Hungarian note to the United States as a united move to curb war supply exports. Reports say Washington should reexamine neutrality and arms embargo, with President Wilson urged to address the issue before Congress.
The Lackawanna Steel Company announces the sale of 6,000 tons of rails to the Petrograd government for delivery in September. The rails are expected to support additional Trans Siberian Railroad construction. Price per ton is not disclosed.
Special cable from Rome reports Turkey has shown peace overtures, but negotiations hinge on unconditional occupation of Constantinople and closing the Bulgarian frontier. Strains with Germany grow as Enver Pasha and German diplomats clash. News notes German departures, low morale, scarce food, ruined Anatolian wheat, and a shift from holy war to calm urging by Moslem priests.
British troops are fighting with Serbian forces against Austria Hungary in Serbia, confirmed by Crawford Price the British eyewitness. The lecturer said army authorities permitted him to announce the presence, though he did not specify force strength.
London July 15 The Marquis of Crewe states the British government hopes soon to cap cotton exports to neutral countries at their actual needs? The aim is to prevent cotton supplies from reaching Germany via neutrals while avoiding unfriendly moves that could alarm southern stares and imperil public opinion in the United States.
Cable from the American consul at Liverpool reports reports that a German sub used the American ship Normandy as a screen to sink the Russian steamer Leo. The Normandy’s captain denied the claim. the bark was stopped but allowed to continue with some of Leo’s crew aboard.
Wallace McGregor, iears old son of Policeman W W McGregor of the tenth precinct, jumped from a moving Capital Traction streetcar at Fourteenth street and Spring northwest, and was struck by an automobile owned and driven by Robert E Rawlings. The car rushed the injured boy to emergency hospital. He is unconscious with concussion and suspected internal injuries. police deem the accident unavoidable.
Austrian embassy released a diplomatic dispatch from Baron Burian denying Italian newspaper claims that Italy sank three Austro-Hungarian submarines in retaliation for the Amalfi. The navy has sustained no losses in the ongoing war, and reported Italian damages to submarines are untrue.
Milan July 15 Gena dieff arrest in Sofia dominates talks as Belgian deputy George Lorand, a 30 year friend, calls him a victim of Austro-German plots and Bulgarian Dreyfus affair. Italy recalls Rome’s cool reception and Paris’ persona non grata stance amid bomb‑outage suspicions. Germany and Austria seek his removal due to Bulgaria intervention campaign. Plus note on Washington Post Auto Touring Route Book selling for 25 cents.
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