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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
10
Speculation in war shares surges with record prices as Milwaukee’s factories prepare to return to full operation. Bethlehem Steel and others rise while rails tread cautious. Allis-Chalmers expands, adds shifts, and takes on contracts for pumps and city projects.
A Washington Post telegraph from Philadelphia reports that textile plants are shifting to war production including explosives. Managers note facilities span hardware and textile industries, with plants in multiple states adopting wartime tasks and facing scrutiny over who operates these facilities and what they manufacture.
Herman Ridder argues British interference risks neutrality as German envoy accuses a Flemington Arms employer of fomenting discord to push war mobilization. The piece notes German critics and U S reactions to foreign diplomats pushing labor and political influence, urging restraint and obedience to neutrality.
Customs records show from Aug 1 1914 to May 31 this year 13 451 cars valued at 34 453 178 were cleared for France and Great Britain. June total brings 23 051 machines valued at 40 953 178. auto parts and tires add 6 098 376. Shipments rose steadily with 168 exports in August and 13 674 in May.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh July 16 reports Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. reached agreements with Russian agents N. Kemmer and M. Jiklund for munitions valued around 25 million dollars. High velocity shells and rifles are sought, with rifles to be produced by a U S firm recently acquired by Westinghouse. Eklund hinted orders could grow if the partner factory keeps pace. The note adds Standard Steel Co. won a French contract for 200 armored cars to be built at the Butler plant with walls nearly as thick as battleship armor.
Mrs E B M Lloyd announces a lawn fete for Wednesday evening July 21 at the Christian Home 311 street northwest with a rain date. Capitol repair work on the Senate room proceeds with Eliott Woods predicting completion in two weeks. Moving pictures at Grover Cleveland School feature Boy Scouts of France and Southern California with solos by Fannie Dodek and Margaret Burna. Capitol police debate eight versus 11 hour shifts as House painters undertake renovation of the Office Building. Lighters bring bricks for new Central and M Street high schools to District wharves, hauled by the workhouse tug Louise. Washington Master Painters set for Cedar Point Ohio to report on clean-up campaigns. Chamber of Commerce to host a soft clam dinner at Alhambra Garden next Tuesday. Wisconsin lake fishing party returns to Washington after a successful excursion. Dr Harris H Freeze dies at George Washington University Hospital. funeral Sunday at Third Street NE with Knights Templar involvement. West Virginia Day outing planned at Great Falls with speeches by John W. Davis and H M Moss Jr and various contests.
The Washington Railway and Electric Company saw its $341,000 bond issue denied as the Public Utilities Commission reviewed details of bond sales. The panel signaled doubt about permitting further sales tied to $1,000,000 total, while affirming authority to address sale form. The Potomac Electric Power Company faced a similar ruling on a future issue.
Official dispatches from Petrograd Rome Berlin Paris Vienna summarize July 16 battles. Russian reports claim cavaly and guards repulsed German and Austrian assaults near Lomza Przasnysz and across the Niemen while artillery and river crossings continued. Italian and German statements describe gains and heavy fighting in Cadore Burgstall Falzarego area and Argonne. Austria reports Dniester fighting, crossing attempts repulsed, and Carinthian regiments distinguishing themselves plus further Italian artillery activity on the Dolomites.
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