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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
10
The Washington Post reports Ottawa secret gold imports totaling about 2.5 million dollars, arranged by J Pf Morgan & Co for the British government. Critics say the concealment aims to shield England from embarrassment while the Treasury weighs public disclosure and possible policy changes.
A Republican senator appearing at the White House yesterday voiced strong support for the President’s foreign policy. He asserted unity in approach amid ongoing international tensions and urged continued backing from colleagues.
Funeral details for multiple obituaries including JOSEPH BR Atkinson and CATHERINS Felan initialed entries. Notices list relatives, residence addresses, and tentative funeral arrangements across Washington and surrounding areas.
Glasgow sees about two hundred butcher shops shut as cattle shortages push beef prices to prohibitive levels, forcing widespread closures across the city. The move reflects rising costs and limited supply impacting local trade.
President Wilson canceled yesterday’s cabinet meeting citing no pressing business and mild indisposition, postponing deliberations until a later date.
President Wilson as head of the American Red Cross appealed to the nation to donate money and food for starving Mexicans near the border. The Red Cross described Mexico as in appalling distress, with long fighting causing months of starvation, and asked for corn beans flour and rice to be sent via Washington or local treasurers.
Leo M Frank's lawyers prepare a clemency brief for the Georgia prison commission. They argue three main points: doubt about his guilt expressed by Trial Judge Roan, dissents by state and federal justices, and letters suggesting intimidation during the trial. Delegations press governors for mercy amid ongoing petitions.
Brainard H. Warner hosted a Washington luncheon at the University Club in honor of Thomas H. Anderson associate justice of the Supreme Court of the District. Notables attended as brief addresses were given by Justice Anderson Justice Siddons Chief Justice Covington and Samuel Gompers.
The Dorchester, a Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway steamer with 44 passengers, was rammed at Sandy Point at 3:30 am by the J. A. Palmer Jr. of Fleeton, Va. The vessel was beached in sinking condition but none of the passengers were injured and most were taken ashore aboard the Virginia of the Old Bay Line. The Palmer remained alongside until the Dorchester was beached and passengers were instead secured on deck in light clothing.
Baltimore May 28 Chairman Ovington H Weller of the State roads commission announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. Supported by former Senator William P Jackson national committeeman William F Stone Edward Carrington Sydney E Mudd and other party leaders. It is believed his alignment practically assures his nomination. Weller was formerly a business partner of Senator John W Weeks and is a Naval Academy graduate from the class of 1881.
Mrs Laura Yale was jailed for three years in the penitentiary on a charge of obtaining money from letters by forged checks. Her husband Clark Yale had been sentenced the previous week to seven years on the same charge. Both had pleaded not guilty, later changing to guilty, with sentences based on the pleas rather than a jury trial.
The probate court approved the will of John Cudahy detailing an estate valued at $1,550,000. The share is to go to his widow and four children.
Nassau County Sheriff, with Justice Scudder presiding, launches a John Doe inquiry into alleged gambling at Belmont Park. District Attorney Smith accuses Westchester Racing Association officers, staff, and others of permitting gambling and bookmaking on May 20 and later. Three suspects jailed on gambling charges were released on $300 bonds as hearings were set for June 3. If violations are confirmed, the Belmont track may be closed by sheriff action tomorrow.
The French liner La Champagne with about 900 aboard ran aground on a sand bar near St Nazaire. All passengers were rescued by harbor tugs and brought to safety. Officials deny torpedo attack and say stranding was an accident. a prior report of a plot to destroy the ship is noted.
President Wilson prepares a potential Mexican relief strategy tied to keeping the Vera Cruz to Mexico City railroad open for supply transport. Officials deny British pressure and note Duval West's report that leaders lack power to dominate Mexico, urging U.S. action to compel a settlement as famine looms. Samuel Dickson, famed Philadelphia lawyer, dies at 78. Weekend Baltimore return details listed.
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