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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
7
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Senator Lewis asserts that lawyers will shape postwar governance as Europe seeks reform toward democracy. He predicts England and Germany will expand civil authority, Russia may see revolution, while the United States leads toward broader individual liberty and equality under law. The speech urges Americans to defend and extend the Constitution as a model for Europe and to commit to preparing to defend rights.
The piece critiques party conventions focusing on personalities over principles. It warns the “Measures and not men” slogan may comfort those discontented by the current mood. It references Bobby Burns and Carlyle to discuss hero worship and the enduring pull of leaders across politics and history.
The passage argues ideas and platforms are empty without real leaders and concrete action. It claims the hero crystallizes views, making a party’s tenets meaningful only with the presence of effective leaders, old and new, and recognized figures.
President urged to veto H. R. 12666 citing a $20,000,000 nitrate plant as pork and unnecessary for national defense. Calls for House to strike the provision, arguing prudent defense spending and transparency to taxpayers. Also touches Panama elections and U S supervision to maintain constitutional order.
A discussion on the United States role as guardian of Panama's constitutional order under the 1904 treaty. It urges that President Belisario Porras seek US supervision of the 1916 elections, citing past support and concerns over electoral lists and public order. The piece stresses timely duty over procrastination and respect for treaty obligations.
The piece surveys a booming wartime economy with high profits in minerals munitions and chemicals. It cites Anaconda Mining profits near 75 million, British Columbia Copper Company output, and rising wages boosting purchasing power. It notes demand ahead for autumn and winter trade, transport and steel sectors at full capacity, and hints profits may not rise further. It weaves in minor remarks on war and politics.
Bir Gohomberg. McDonnell's American widow had not long survived the popular Pom, who died from wounds in France. She died at Dalness in Argyllshire, and the estate passes to the eleventh Earl of Antrim. Her fortune, from Maj. A. H. Davis, likely goes to her three sons by Capt. William Harrison. Lord Antrim defends his Scottish and Irish estates against American claims, tracing McDonnell lineage to Macdonalds and recounting Dunluce Castle's storied past.
The Chicago Herald reports Dr. Percival Lowell, long-time Arizona resident, is urged by Republicans to run for the U S Senate. His Flagstaff observatory funds research, with Mars observations cited as base for speculation on possible life.
In the New Haven Register tale, a young woman tells George that leap year prompts a proposal. He balks over salary, and she retorts he should step back and let more eligible men try. The dialogue captures social jokes on marriage timing and finances.
Detroit Free Press reports a dramatic incident in which Ena dies while attempting to smother an illness, described as choking to death while trying to shield others. The account emphasizes selfless motive and the peril faced by those protecting the public.
A New York American article defends the Fourth Amendment rights, arguing warrants must be issued on probable cause and sworn to, protecting private papers and communications from government intrusion. It warns against espionage by officials and private detectives, urging public resistance to unlawful encroachments.
A boy learns his family dog Paddy was run over and killed and quietly accepts news at dinner. Later he realizes his mother meant someone else and sobs aloud, thinking the nurse misled him about his father. The miscommunication reveals a child's innocence and misunderstanding.
A Baltimore Sun reminiscence by Yolget McKinesy recalling springtime scenes of boys past. The poem evokes bee stings, broken arms, swollen knees, muddy creeks, blackberries, willows, and shared boyhood memories as May vibes return. It celebrates a cherished, long-ago troop of cheerful, carefree youths.
Birmingham dispatch notes a rare memento from the Great War the preserved hardtack rations kept by T F Perkins of Hartaville Tennessee. The bricklike relic recalls Army of the Potomac and Pickett's division service in Longstreet's corps as Perkins attends Confederate veterans reunions. Also included are light jokes from Boston and Boston Transcript cartoons.
A historical notice marks the 97th anniversary of the Savannah voyage begun May 22 1812, detailing the steamship Savannah launched August 22 1818, its voyage from Savannah to Liverpool and St Petersburg, the craft’s measurements, and early steam navigation milestones including Phoenix and Royal William.
From the National Academy of Sciences report, the Panama Canal faces sliding material and ground influx. reducing underground water flow is urged to slow slides and protect navigation. The committee expresses confidence in future canal operation despite current difficulties and potential district troubles.
A Washington press crowd at the Shoreham overheard commentary on the Democratic State convention in Nashville. Hay Penn of Tennessee praised the cordial brawls and reconciliation that smoothed faction tensions led by Kenneth McKellar, while airmen training and German voting patterns were also discussed alongside Mexicans on the border.
Peter Anderson of the William Masters ranch near Sacramento reports a cow that has birthed eight calves in fifty two months. The births include one set of triplets, two sets of twins, and three single calves.
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