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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
8
Reports from Baden and Switzerland indicate Krupp plants halted operations for three months as metalworkers unions press for wage and hour gains after heavy wartime strains. Bertha Krupp may mediate while German authorities weigh potential concessions and broader impact on munitions production.
Obituary details present a multi name notice for Maury Pleitetie and Gordon Trotsson with interment at Olivet Cemetery. It lists relatives and funeral arrangements in Indianapolis area, with dates in July and 1915. The text references residents of West Market Street and Easton among others.
A Capital Traction streetcar fatally struck Louis BE Bond, five, at Fourteenth and Quincy NW, near his home. The body was identified hours later at the morgue after extensive police and precinct action. motorman Swartz and conductor Hoover were arrested pending an inquest. Bond, described as a resident of Washington, left home five minutes before the crash.
Special to The Washington Past from El Paso July 1 Huerta says Villa begged for mercy on his knees as firing squad waited, claiming orders from Madero and recounting Villa's defiance and fear of Parral lootings. He asserts he spared Villa to save his wife, while denying negotiations with Villa. Huerta vows to return to rebuild Mexico.
Attorney Clarence R. Wilson for Nathaniel Wil ann contends the District police court cannot review acts of the excise board as he denounces the charge against Washington's Metropolitan Club for permitting liquor sales to members and guests while holding a license. He argues distinctions between clubs and bars and urges the court to dismiss on grounds of lack of review and estoppel.
A New Jersey crowd witnessed a police judge joke that a sidewalk fight arrestee be sent to the front. The man, Englishman Thomas Shaw, joined the war and later sent a letter from a Sheffield hospital describing injuries and gratitude to the judge. Judge Borden expressed regret Shaw was wounded. Shaw’s sacrifice sparked mixed feelings about the judge’s humor.
New York July 13 Morgan Owsby? aboard his steam yacht Corsair observed the yacht race off Sandy Hook as Resolute and Vanitie prepared for their first summer start. He joined near Ambrose channel, drawing surprise from fellow yachtsmen while noting the competition and expressing support for a strong showing.
In Pittsburgh Benator Penrose urged that Elihu Root is the strongest Republican presidential timber. He argued foreign policy will demand a master mind and that New York will back Root, citing his record as secretary of state and legal acumen in international affairs. The piece notes anticipated New York delegation support.
Seattle July 15 Buffalo was selected for the Mystic Shrine convention of 1916 at today's Shriners session. James E. Chaseier of Kansas City was elected imperial outer guard. The imperial council named the imperial divan, with Potentate Broderick B. Smith of Rochester retiring and officers under him promoted one step.
Funeral services for Rear Admiral Stephen Rand United States Navy retired were held at St Patrick s Catholic Church yesterday morning conducted by Rev Parker McNamara and assisted by several priests. Interment followed at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Attending officials included Paymaster General Samuel McGowan Pay Director John Steele Pay Director Martin Surgeon General W C Bralsted Surgeon Charles Lowndes Inspector TE Bonnaison and Lt Col Wendell Neville among others.
The body of Archbishop James Edward Quigley was laid to rest in Mount Carmel Cemetery after a funeral at the Cathedral of the Holy Name. Dignitaries included Archbishop Bonzano and Cardinal Gibbons. The service featured remarks by Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco and Rochester, Ny, as a regional host of attendees, with court arguments continuing on related licensing issues into the morning.
Irene Milstead is held as she faces a coroner's jury finding her responsible for the fatal shooting of her husband Robert A Milstead at their 1211 East Street SE home. Police say she confessed the 1:30 am shot after alleged years of abuse. Milstead, 42, a bricklayer, died at Casualty Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Gordon Saxton widow of Brig Gen Rufus Saxton U S A who died Wednesday at her residence 1816 Sixteenth Street NW will be held this morning at 1 o clock at the residence. The Rev Le Grand Powers will conduct the services and interment will be at Arlington Cemetery
A long quotation notes Marshall's Harlem conference testimony linking Becker to the Rosenthal murder plot. Judge Bartlett replies that clemency matters lie with the governor, not the court of appeals, after Marshall’s letter about confidential statements. Governor Whitman is mentioned as the recipient of the submitted facts.
New York July 1 Perkins returned from Albany where he met with Gov Whitman and District Attorney Charles A Perkins denying any involvement in the Becker case. He defended the handling of testimony from Jane Marshall the witness at the second trial and stated irregularities would have been known by his staff if present.
John Cavanaugh a novice from the Paulist Fathers of Washington drowned while summering in Rehoboth Beach Delaware. He was among students sailing when the boat jibed the boom knocked him overboard. James Nawn and Thomas O’Hara leapt after him but could not reach him before the heat returned. Dynamite was used to raise the body but it had not been recovered.
He Says San Francisco July 15 Speaker of the House Champ Clark confronted suffragists in a hotel lobby and pledged to support the Susan B Anthony amendment for equal suffrage in the next Congress. He promised to write them later and planned to participate in events when the city Bell arrives tomorrow night.
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