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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
10
The speech extols the Red Cross, urges a $104 million campaign, and calls for a united American effort to fund relief for troops and civilians amid German aggression. It emphasizes aid for wounded soldiers, famine recovery in Europe, and the need for swift international aid through Red Cross channels.
Col Theodore Roosevelt told Omaha crowds that the United States must win the war even if all allies quit. He stated we will win and cannot lose, delivering a patriotic message on a stopover en route to Lincoln.
A dramatic court description details a Catholic cardinal and the Manning-O Brien romance. Manning sought a marriage despite family objections and a cardinal’s warning. The cardinal questioned plans, offered a postponement, and issued a marriage license before denying the ceremony. The bride’s testimony claimed admiration for Manning’s status and wealth, not love.
Fraico Castelli, chairman of the National Italian Association of America, announced on April 4 that Italian residents in the United States formed a committee at 2025 Q Street to organize Italians in Washington for U S military service during the war. He aims to make the association a major bond between Italy and America and encourage similar actions nationwide.
A running pistol fight at Tompkinsville Staten Island ends with a lone policeman capturing two of a four man automobile bandit gang after a raid on the Baltimore and Ohio station. The others flee toward Bulls Head, a flare of gunfire and a chase ensue as police corner the suspects. Dickson of the motor police helps trap the remaining robbers and recover copper wire valued at $1000 abandoned in the getaway car.
Representative Ian Burnett and L Sinclair spoke to graduates on the world they face after school. Burnett cited U S growth and noted the Philippines purchase as a costly misstep while urging self reliance and enthusiasm for public service.
A misdated paraphrase of a bogus American note about China prompted an inquiry. The text claimed Japan might deploy troops to Manchuria if China became unstable, risking entente tensions. London reports note Robert Cecil in the Commons discussed the matter. no official transmission to the U.S. was confirmed.
Camp Fire Girls of America in New York elects Wilson as honorary president. The ceremony honors her service to youth organizations and national programs.
Senate special committee hearings on the street car strike were nearing a planned end with only two more witnesses to testify, as witnesses described worsening conditions since the union's 1916 formation. Strikers' president Wilburt and long-time motorman Levy Payne testified about threats and contracts, while a Cain conductor noted no extra friction post‑union. The hearing resumes today.
In Chicago Judge Uhlirin of the moral courts discharged two women charged with frequenting saloons and ruled that women may drink and smoke in four saloons. The decision signals a shift in saloon conduct rules in the city.
Washingtons first elevator girl Margaret F Thompson has taken the wartime post at the YWCA building on Fourteenth Street. The 1208 First Street Southeast resident began Wednesday and will prove she is of the required age and trained to operate the elevator as more male workers enlist.
The text notes Prince Udine’s illness described as measles during wartime, with confusion over its nature and possible misreporting as smallpox. Authorities discuss health measures, convalescence, and diplomatic conversations about the illness influencing public perception and morale.
A proposed two platoon system for the District Fire Department faces discussion as lawmakers weigh hardship of current shifts and potential benefits. Proponents argue it could balance staffing and provide better service while skeptics question costs and logistics amid lobbying from municipal officials.
Fragmented report from Argentina and North America notes riots and worker strikes as threats of social upheaval rise. Authorities push a two platoon fire department system with city leaders backing it, while civic groups in Cleveland discuss the plan and letters circulate to officials.
Fourteen cantonment sites for the national army and national guard divisions were announced completing sixteen total points for wartime towns to be built by September 1. Cantonments include Ayer Massachusetts Yaphank New York Wrightstown New Jersey Annapolis Junction Maryland Petersburg Virginia Atlanta Georgia Columbus Ohio Battle Creek Michigan Little Rock Arkansas Rockford Illinois Des Moines Iowa Fort Riley Kansas Fort Sam Houston Texas American Lake Washington and six of sixteen guard camps are Fort Worth Texas Waco Texas Houston Texas Fort Sill Oklahoma Deming New Mexico Linda Vista California with a possible seventh guard camp at American Lake. Remaining guard camps likely in the Southern departments as canvas camps.
Three charred bodies were recovered in the ruins of the American Sugar Refining Co plant in Brooklyn after a night fire and explosion. Authorities fear up to ten lives lost. five men confirmed dead, three of fifteen hospitalized may die. About twenty injured and many others unaccounted for earlier reappeared or remained at home.
Newark June 14 relatives will inherit nearly the entire million dollar estate of Philin J Dwyer a famed turfman The will includes a $1000 bequest to Patrick Gallagher driver of the lone hansom cab at the hotel where Dwyer resided The turfman never used a taxi cab
Mrs Elizabeth Sherry Shevilin widow of Yale star Tom Shevlin married Marshal H Russell of Winchester Va in New York on June 14. The ceremony united two prominent families with ties to Yale and Virginia social circles.
A historical ad promotes Acid Iron Mineral as a non alcoholic iron tonic. It claims half teaspoonful in water after meals tones and strengthens weakened, overworked people, improves digestion, and supports nerves. Endorsed by doctors for thirty years, sold in various sizes for home use with a one dollar price.
Four alias conspirators linked to anti conscription activity face charges after DOJ agents arrest two men and two women at Bull Mountain between Cochurn and St Paul. Emma Goldman spoke at a mass meeting, denouncing the draft while authorities demanded registration cards from men of military age. Some attendees were held for further investigation when unable to show cards or satisfactory explanations.
Government orders may dim lights on the hurricane deck of the Charles Macalester during a Potomac River excursion by about 3000 Bankers Institute participants. Authorities offer no reason beyond fear of German raiders targeting liberty bond stock. Bankers and families will ride the 4 AM, 2 30 PM, and 6 30 PM boats to Marshall Hall today.
Special to The Washington Post New York June 14 William Tillnghast Bull says executor George W Young has wasted the estate of Dr William Tilinghast Bull and asks the surrogate to remove him and require an accounting. Bull accuses Young, a banker, of improper investments, neglect, and lack of transparency. Young, husband of Mme Nordica, plans a general denial.
On June 14 New York authorities barred German appearance residents without permits from entering designated zones and naval districts. Deputized U S marshals began checking residents, ordering nonpermits to relocate. In Cleveland a German editor and three staff of a local paper were barred from working at the plant near a national guard armory.
San Salvador was jolted by several earthquake shocks felt yesterday with no damage reported. Relief provisions and Red Cross aid are under way for shelters and displaced residents as teams search for injured in streets and towns including Armenia and Quezaltepe.
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