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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1916
Page
7
International news notes Britain’s shift toward American views on naval warfare. The piece argues Britain risks the label of international outlaw unless its submarine practices align with recognized international law, amid German allegations and U.S. pressure for neutral rights and lawful interference policies.
A dispatch reported by Paria May 7 states Austrians pulled about 320,900 troops from Albania in three weeks. Detachments guard towns, with 300 garrison at Fiera and 600 at Fera. Other forces concentrate at Durazeo as Albania front abandoned due to supply issues. Reports from Athens and Paris conflict on the main withdrawal.
In Newark May 13 reports that the Norwegian line will have all four steamers between Amelia and Norway enter Kirkwall for mail inspection to prevent evasion of British authority. The line has bought a 1800-ton tramp to haul American goods to Norway, reducing dependence on English brokers, while Hergensfjord sails via Kirkwall with mail removed by British authorities.
An advertisement touts Dreco as a highly effective herbal system for restoring health by cleansing and toning the body. It cites testimonials from a U S Navy veteran and others, claims rapid relief from indigestion headaches and fatigue, and lists price and availability in multiple locations.
Dublin May 87 martial law to continue as Ireland faces unrest. Judge Daniel Cohalan and Dennis Spellissy, both New York lawyers, are linked to American-sent funds for Sinn Fein. Testimony notes $100,000 reached revolutionaries and details Galway rising with Casement support, amid claims of ongoing fundraising and a determined drive to aid Ireland despite deportations.
The Ashlar Club of Master Masons presented a two act comedy among the Breakers with dance and entertainment at the Old Masonic Temple Ninth and F streets NW last night. The program opened with a march followed by a welcome address by President Dr Millard J Holmes. A vocal solo by Prof Green with Miles Florence Stonebreaker accompanied, a Babe Parker song and dance with Miss Margaret Parker, and selections by the National Quartet featuring Elizabeth Maxwell Lillian Chenoweth William Braithwait Joseph Schofield with Ethel Garrett Johnston on piano. Cast included John Colborn Frank Rowell Alton Hastings David Alexander Do Beardsley William Murray Martha Colborn Mrs Fisher Mrs Beardsley and Frank Pierce. Honor guests included Misses Gertrude Brooks Leonora Ackman Mary Belle Boyd Grace Robinson Clark Marton Joha Drown Eleanor Folger Dorothy Miriam Gooch Rosamond Harvey Esther Lehrer Dolly Madison Parker Blanche Radelfinger Laura Remsberg Edna Tillman Helen Weihmeyer Myrtle Rosary Dorothy Taylor. Reception committee led by Maj Curtis Otwell and others. dancing closed the evening.
An old advertisement praises a corn remedy named Gets It, claiming quick, painless removal without bands or tapes. It touts simple application, no sticking, and universal effectiveness for all corns, with price listed as 25 cents and availability through Lawrence & Co of Chicago, Washington sales.
Paris dispatch reports General Joseph Gallieni former French minister of war and Paris military governor died following an operation. He aged 67 served over 45 years, led Paris defense by requisitioning taxicabs to transport troops and Tunisian volunteers in 1914, aiding a turning point in the war. His death came after a blood transfusion operation. His son and daughter were at his bedside.
The Spanish American Athenaeum will hold its last monthly meeting of the season at Secretary Lans ing’s residence Wednesday evening. The program features Rabbi Abram Simon, Senator Thomas B Catron, Mrs Maris von Unachald, Bishop Charles Warren Currier, and others with Mrs Duff Lewis at the piano. The Athenaeum closes a successful year with a yearbook listing about 200 East members and noted artistic programs.
United States faces great difficulties in negotiating a new commercial treaty with Russia to replace the one abrogated during Taft era. Russia insists on internal affairs being taboo and demands economic cooperation with America to build up industry and railways. Former Russian prime minister Count Kokovtsev notes Russia will reject any treaty touching Jews. Verily, the Kaiser’s campaign aims to Verdun by August 1, with German hopes of ending the war through preferred peace overtures.
Wartime dispatches report French forces forcing entry into Cumieres on the Verdun front before being driven back. Paris and London details describe French and British actions, prisoner counts, mines, and artillery exchanges in the Meuse region from May 26 to 27 with heavy German bombardment noted near Lens Laventie and Ypres sectors.
Special to The Washington Star Hyde Park May 27 Announcement by Mr and Mrs Edward H Wales of the engagement of their daughter Ruth Wales to Henry Francia du Pont son of Gov Henry A du Pont United States senator from Delaware. The wedding will be in late June at the Wales home in Middletown. Ruth met du Pont in Washington where both families maintain homes. She is a New York socialite and niece of Mrs Bibu Boot, formerly Miss Clark Wales.
The British Embassy says remittances to Germany or Austria should not be delayed by contraband bans. Senders should include cover letters or documents proving innocence to distinguish legitimate funds from prohibited transfers. The note cites German war loan notices promising prompt Berlin delivery of all subscribed amounts.
Atlanta on May 27 David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street arrived to begin a two year term in the United States penitentiary. He was recently convicted in New York of impersonating Representative A Mitchell Palmer.
Police smashed into a northwest Washington building at 1612 Fourteenth street and arrested twenty three men for gambling. Nine officers led by Lieut Bremerman surrounded the house, with Superintendent Pullman and Chief Detective Grant directing the investigation. One witness was held and Reid was charged with permitting gambling.
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