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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
8
A compact line lists price figures 8 wa 8 with amounts including six dollars six dollars five seventy five and one dollar fifty totaling eighty six dollars seventy five cents, indicating a price sequence or itemized total.
New York July 11 reports the Naval Security League began speaking campaigns in 16 states to arouse the people to the war’s meanings and aggressive prosecution. The move follows a Chautauqua conference with state representatives, and extension to more states will occur soon with many prominent speakers. States listed include Vermont Pennsylvania Wisconsin Kansas Washington Louisiana Indiana Illinois Tennessee New Jersey New York Kentucky Michigan West Virginia Maryland.
London reports King George has named Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Knight of the Order of the Thistle following his recent front visit. Haig, commander in chief of British forces in France and Belgium, receives a high royal honor.
SOCIETY REPORTS describe President and Mrs Wilson riding a river trip on the Syulph with afternoon start and evening return and dinner aboard. Robert T. Lincoln is reelected president of the Ekwanok Country Club near Manchester in the Mountains where his summer home is a local show place. he has recovered health and enjoys golf. Granddaughter Miss Mary Beckwith and cousin Miss Frances Isham are noted riders around Manchester, with Beckwith active in Washington Riding and Hunt Club. Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson and family stay at Profile House Bretton Woods for the summer. Mrs. Walsh travels to Bar Harbor from Washington.
At Rangeley-on-the-Lakes Mr and Mrs Frank HB Briggs of this city occupy the Rangeley cottage built by Mrs Briggs late Senator William P Frye. Miss Dorothy Shuey brides August 16 in Norway with diplomat fiancé Christopher Smith. matron of honor Mrs Joel William Bunkley and maid Miss Edith Gracie. Miss Gracie visits here mid August. Also noted: Miss Lucy Madeira to Mr David La Forest Wing of the Federal Trade Commission in Bangor tomorrow. Lord Fairfax announces sister Frances Fairfax Rhett's marriage to Clarence Meredith Roberts in Maryland. Various society moves and Red Cross activity referenced.
New York July 15 In a sermon at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine the Right Rev Charles David Williams Protestant Episcopal bishop of Michigan condemned the US economic system and praised German solidarity through social legislation He argued for a more equal division of wealth and appealed to his hearers to support the Allied cause in Europe by sharing wealth and lives with the war effort.
Seaman recounts how Karl Swenson escaped murder trial by submarine wreck, then killed a man in a barroom dispute and was lynched by a coastal crowd. He perished on a spar labeled Hebe Piraeus, seen as divine retribution for his crime.
Pittsburgh July 15 Anthony Frederick of 2300 Carson Street leaped from the South Twenty second street bridge into the Monongahela River to prove his love after receiving a letter from a St Louis girl urging the act He was rescued by Stanislaus Milemnoisaki and reported none the worse for the plunge with the girl saying she would read of it in the papers
Clifford Thorne, attorney for shippers in the 15 per cent increase case before the Interstate Commerce Commission, argues federal regulation of coal and metals during the war is constitutional. He cites iron and steel price surges, cites Supreme Court precedents, and asserts wartime control is justified for common defense.
The exports License division announced it had disposed of 1,500 applications prompted by the President's proclamation. Wilson's influence keeps details secret. Each license yields two copies, one for the customs house and one with voyage documents. Partial shipments generate a balance license for remaining goods on a later voyage.
Shinn Memorial Church was dedicated in Chattanooga with ceremonies and a program of addresses by ministers from several states. The dedicatory address was given by William H. McGraffin of Pennsylvania, with speakers from Iowa North Carolina Kentucky Missouri and local clergy. A 1 46 PM address by Rev. Lee MacCollester followed a silent service and a 3 30 PM consecration. the Young People's Christian Union adjourned to meet in Cleveland Ohio next year.
Rear Admiral William Hemsley Emory U S N retired at Washington D C died at his summer residence in Newport Alabama Funeral plans call for burial in Arlington Cemetery He entered the Naval Academy in 1862 and served 46 years holding eleven commands including the Yosemite and later commanded the second squadron of the Atlantic fleet before retiring in 1908 He aided famine relief in France and served during the Spanish American War before becoming admiral of the blue in 1968
Speaker Clark enjoyed a family reunion in Washington as his six month old grandson rode with him in a car driven by Hennett Clark from Fort Myer Reserve Camp. Genevieve Clark Thomson arrived in Washington with James Bennett of Philadelphia joining the gathering. After dinner, the Speaker took the baby for a parade through town.
Stephen 4H Knights, once the last survivor of Commodore Perry's 1853 Japan expedition, died at his Lynn home Saturday. A Windham New Hampshire native, he began seafaring at 15 aboard a whaler and later joined the Navy. He was 82 years old.
In Atlanta on July 15 the Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World reconvenes its twelfth biennial convention to resolve the powers of supreme guardian Emma Manchester. Opponents seek to limit her field-work control and consider an emergency fund to aid dependents of members in military service. Also noted are Crew Swift & Company's Washington beef sales figures for the week ending July 14.
This afternoon at 4 30 two performances entertain at the Marine Barracks and the Soldiers Home Band Stand. The United States Marine Band directed by Walter F. Smith presents marches overtures and songs including The Path of Glory Lurline Sari and The Star Spangled Banner. The Soldiers Home Band directed by John 8 M Zimmermann features My Country Tis of Thee Stand Pat and more with selections from Descriptive Musical Scenes in Switzerland and A Chinese Episode among others.
Archibald Hopkins read an 1810 military order in Stockbridge Mass about duty, discipline, and patriotism during Europe’s crisis. The text urges citizens to be ready to defend a free government, warning neutrals lack protection and treaties. General David Tracy and Brigade Major Jared Curtis sign.
American soldiers in France will be paid in French currency or by a US check. Able credit arranged with the French government avoids sending dollars across the ocean risking U boats. The Treasury will fix the monthly exchange rate, applicable until rates move.
Special cable dispatch from London reports three disabled soldiers at a crowded railway station who demanded bootblack services. Two men had no legs and the third had one. The crowd laughed at the humorous display as soldiers and sailors entertainments are planned in Del Ray. Drowning of Leonard M. Hall reported after a rowboat accident near Shepherd's Wharf. his mother Mrs Lillie M. Hall and sister Mrs Grace Ford survive. Mount Vernon Avenue schoolhouse to host a soldiers and sailors musical evening led by Sherman B. Fowler. Tax bills prepared by Collector P F German with a 5 percent discount for prompt payment. council to set extension date.
Mr and Mrs John A Schwarzmann announce the marriage of their daughter Anne Elizabeth Schwarzmann to Herman K Kopp of Lancaster Pa The ceremony was at St Marys Catholic Church Saturday night by Rev L Kelly Arrangements are by St Marys women for a picnic at Hume Grove in Alexandria County on July 22
Constantine 5 Diamond, a Cumberland candy and ice cream maker, wins a partial divorce from Margaret C. Diamond after testifying he will live apart while supporting her. He is to pay $40 monthly alimony and she takes the house furniture. Custody of their adopted 15 year old son to be decided later.
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