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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
11
Washington Post urges readers to send old and new addresses for timely delivery. Instructions include how long to mail and mailing of subscriptions in advance. Address updates may be changed as often as desired to ensure prompt delivery, with Post Phone Main 4205 for orders.
A call to national preparedness cites four years on the Mexican border under President Taft, criticizing Congress for delay. It compares France Britain and Russia’s wartime unpreparedness, warning against a repeat of miscalculation and urging decisive military readiness for the United States.
The article argues that Britain France and Russia secure war materials from the United States but the U S cannot depend on foreign sources in war. It calls for rapid congressional action by September to create a powerful navy larger army coast defense and a nationwide war materiel supply system. It urges readiness for any foreign policy contingency.
The editorial argues China’s “peace policy” yields humiliation and weakness under Japan’s demands. It cites Yuan Shikai’s manifesto that China invited insult and notes a national salvation fund aimed at building up armed forces, with rapid fundraising in Peking. It warns that sparing peace by surrendering territory harms national integrity and could invite wider conflict in the Far East.
The President appoints Sylvester Long-Lance, a full-blood Cherokee, to a West Point cadetship, marking educational merit and potential service to the nation. The piece reflects on Cherokee and Creek history, Seminole resistance, and modern Native American advancement under current administration.
The article lauds a cadetship linked to Secretary Lane's policy toward the nation's wards. It asserts the recruit will live up to the promise of his hyphenated American identity, claiming bold future tactics beyond the term’s obsolete meaning and solid American roots.
The Greek public shows strong backing for war against Turkey as Venizelos returns to power and calls for a united parliamentary push. King Constantine blocks an outbreak, while allies may seek to place Constantinople under Greek control to secure straits. The movement mirrors Italy’s popular push for war rather than royal initiative.
A dispatch discusses Democrats returning from Hawaii frustrated by a sugar protection focus during their visit. It argues Hawaii invited Congress to see needs like fortifications harbors and education, while the tariff bill’s free sugar clause looming next year risks irreparable harm to Hawaii. The piece frames Hawaii's actions as either political propaganda or a sincere appeal for protection depending on perspective.
A Chicago style survey recounts the arrest of Honeke Johann Ludwig Phssehl, a top wealth holder in Lubesk, for high treason. It details his vast fortune, mine ownership in Sweden, and alleged exports of gun barrels to Japan for Russian use, plus other global holdings and recent actions triggering German authorities.
Newport Beach dispatch reports a dramatic blast on the launch Gladys when an air tank valve exploded Sunday night. Duke Thorpe, sneezing on deck, was blown naked into the sea yet unharmed as deck plans and engine were torn. The hulk was towed ashore by Thorpe. companion William Souder was in the cabin and uninjured.
An unknown young woman offered her skin graft as a selfless gift to Grace Bweeney of Haddins Heights, Camden. The 6-year-old, burned while her mother cooked, has undergone a third grafting at Cooper Hospital after two failed attempts. The donor refused anesthesia and asked that her identity remain secret as she lay beside Grace during the procedure.
A fragmentary verse addresses Queen Karomana in a classical scene. The speaker urges the queen to rise from stone and join a sunlit voyage, contrasting bronze stillness with shifting gold flecks and timeless grace. The imagery travels between Egypt and ancient memory.
Charles Alleger aged 18 of Jersey City was swimming near Linden Avenue when a two ton bowlder rolled onto his left leg, pinning him. Friends could not move it and he fainted from pain. Rescue workers freed him after an hour and he was taken to City Hospital with a crushed leg and severe shock. Doctors fear possible amputation.
A group of about six boys exploring Hast River park at Astoria discovered a hidden basket. Inside lay a healthy three month old girl foundling who cried out and was taken to Kings County Hospital in Flatbush. No identification appeared on clothes or basket. Patrolman Ziemer safeguarded the infant.
A fragmentary excerpt prints Benjamin Franklin style maxims advising thrift, industry, restraint, and careful speech. It includes a crude verse about loving and controlling a girl, ending with an unsettling line about holding her hand to prevent screams. The tone shifts rapidly between pithy aphorisms and inappropriate content.
Aylesbury mourns Sir Francis Bernard who died on June 18 1778. Governor of Massachusetts Bay earlier, he influenced colonial policy by strengthening royal power. His actions angered colonists, refused troop withdrawal, and his recall from Boston ended his American governance.
In Caldwell New Jersey a Borough 225th anniversary meeting in Recorder William H McChesney's courtroom was interrupted when Police Chief John Harkey demanded who owns a motor car. Frederick E Rusling admitted the car, was fined six dollars for a tail light violation, and paid the court adjourned.
Cambridge reports E R Weinberg of Cincinnati, a 17 year old Harvard freshman, has grown the sole mustache in the 1918 class. The unusual feat is noted as a record in Harvard’s 1938 red book with Weinberg’s photograph among the freshman listings.
A Yonkers widow worth about $1 million left Capt George Cooley of the Yonkers police as executor in her will after he advised her to read constructive material. The probate shows his fee will be at least $25,000, highlighting how helpful guidance can lead to a major beneficiary.
At the New Willard in Washington several speakers urge U S benevolent intervention to avert Mexican famine. Frank Wakefield Koch cites Mexican starvation, Carranza and Villa weaknesses, and relief needs. BP Corwin extols automobiles aiding neighbors. John R Pelton praises peacetime army for roads, flood control, and job readiness, asserting the army did more at peace than in war.
A bolt of lightning pierced an 18 inch wall at William Reese’s home near Valley Forge. It shattered a grandfather clock, knocked a man unconscious, injured the elder daughter, killed a dog, and caused extensive damage to the clock works and woodwork. The family, including the rescued daughter, remained stunned as the blast discharged through the house.
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