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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1915
Page
8
Inventor Hadron Maxim and advocate of US military preparedness predicts a prolonged war. He claims Germans birth rate outpaces deaths, arguing German efficiency relies on universal military service. He foresees a three to seven year extension and praises Teutonic efficiency as a future historical note.
Elakim Tup ner Jeffers, president of the York College Institute and noted French-Vierian clergyman, died here at age 74. He authored several textbooks including Acknowledgment and My Frederick Tilp. Frederick Tilp and family express gratitude for sympathy shown after their bereavement.
Numerous death notices and funeral times for November 17 to 20 1915 including Mandye Estelle Jones Mary Kennedy Isobel Langran Marie Esthelle McIntyre Isabella Morgrey Henry Cragan Charles Austin and others. Services to be held at Jenkins Funeral Parlors George Fourhurst's Sons Gawiler's Chapel Holy Name Church Arlington Cemetery Mount Olivet Summit New Jersey. Relatives and friends invited.
Month's mind solemn mass of requiem for Andrew J. Ship van held on Friday November 1 at 10 am at the Church of St Catherine located at 158th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City.
Berlin reports a probable Greece Bulgaria accord shaping future relations and spheres of influence with annexation talks under way. Negotiations lack formal conclusion though considered likely with active German involvement. The move would ease Greek fears of Bulgaria attack and bolster Balkan balance of power from the German perspective.
Henry Troller a 26 year old New York chauffeur forged a check for 84.75 to cover debts. He sold a pint of his blood at Presbyterian Hospital for 15 dollars to pay back part of the proceeds, was betrayed by Miss Tina Seitz, and was later jailed.
Berlin releases the first official quotations since the war began as a settlement basis. German and Prussian 3 per cent loans quoted at 70, Deutsche Bank 225, Hohenlohe Mining 125, and other securities show mixed moves with several Russian and Italian issues lower. Overall, the list marks a status update despite irregularities.
Philadelphia reports a marriage between Bessie Snow and George Blizzard after a July night meeting and elopement to Elkton Maryland. The union was revealed today, with indications of a cold winter ahead as the odd couple tied the knot.
Department of Justice officials announce ongoing inquiry into passport frauds following a New York conference with Dr. Goricar and Providence Journal editor Rathom. Investigators say information gathered points to indictments involving Austrian Consul General von Nuber and associates. Austrian embassy denies the allegations and commands a formal official denial to Reuters dispatches.
New York November 18 Dr T D Crothers president of the New York Medico Legal Society says about 500000 persons in the United States are addicted to drugs. He told members last night that users are always more or less incompetent and unable to judge their acts though they may not show overt acts. He warned they are dangerous and often injure others eventually.
London reports Lieut. Henri Koch, an officer from the interned German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, was seized from a Danish steamer in the North Sea by British naval authorities. Koch, who gave a Dutch nationality, disappeared with Dr. Kroneck from Newport News on October 17 after the ship’s voyage and ensuing offenses.
Treasury Secretary McAdoo to transmit estimates for fiscal year 1916-17 totaling 1.4 billion dollars, 265 million above 1916-17 expectations. President faces two major tasks: fund expanded army and navy while pursuing wide defense measures. Congress to see separate revenue and military preparedness bills as Kitchin group crafts a revenue plan and Hay and Padgett push defense measures.
The Turkish embassy announced that Jews from the ceded regions of the Ottoman Empire will receive the same registration and exemption privileges as Muslims. Benefits include easier access to Ottoman soil, Ottoman nationality, and temporary tax and military service immunity, marks a first for non Muslim immigrants.
Italy decides to push for immediate negotiations in Athens as tensions rise between Greece and Italy. A war council in Athens reportedly chose to take strong action. A French cabinet member held an interview with King Constantine amid the diplomatic move.
George Burkitt of Winnetka Illinois is reinstated as assistant postmaster after President Witgon directed rein statement via Postmaster General Burleson. Burkitt was deposed for alleged criticism of the President's marriage and now resumes his duties at Winnetka.
Capt. Granville R. Fortesque a retired U S A officer told the National Press Club the Dardanelles campaign could reshape Europe and Asia for centuries. He warned victory would hinge on English leadership, and described Gallipoli cliffs as a nearly insurmountable defender with brush and barbed wire making deadly entanglements.
Jeremiah Shanaman of Harrisburg aged 60 collapsed and died after receiving a $100,000 order of artificial limbs from the French government. The news item notes the unusual cause of death linked to the ordered goods and mentions the incident occurring in Harrisburg.
A British report notes the American schooner Helen W. Martin struck a mine and is at anchor after the explosion. The Helen W. Martin, a 2265 ton three masted vessel, is owned by Percy and Small of Bath Maine, bound from New York to Archangel. Also, the steamship Glenmore reached Rotterdam reporting the Ulriken mined near Galloper Light with 3000 tons of wheat for Belgian relief. Greek steamer Otamas is said to have sunk in the same area with others missing.
American and Austrian authorities clashed over the Ancona sinking as survivor Cecile Greil testified that the submarine shelled the liner after it halted. The US insisted submarines must not endanger American lives, while Vienna argued 45 minutes to transfer passengers was adequate. Consul reports confirm lingering questions about safety and flags observed aboard the wreck.
The Georgetown University Law School class of 1912 held a banquet at the University Club with William E. Leahy as host and speaker. Guests included Associate Justice A. M Gould and United States District Attorney John E Laskey. Officers were elected including Leahy as president and Cromelin as first vice president. Numerous attendees and participants from the legal community filled the program with speeches songs and anecdotes about the practice of law.
Special to The Washington Post El Paso Texas November 1 Carranza offers amnesty to all Villa soldiers in Chihuahua and especially those in the Juarez garrison Thousands of copies were scattered in Juarez despite Villa opposition The open amnesty appears to be the first publicly offered to Villistas in Juarez by Carranza officials Secret agents reportedly circulated the offer among Juarez garrison men while Villa leaders deny knowledge of it
Calumet Mich Nov 18 Jacon Be sonen aged 70 was found dead today beside a buck he shot. Heart failure due to joy over his big kill cited as the cause. Milwaukee Wis Nov 18 1915 deer hunting fatalities reported. Near Sault Ste Marie Mich Charles Kalbach shot by unidentified hunter. Superior Wis Pearl Heaton killed by own rifle when he fell from a log. Joseph Kahlo accidentally shot through shoulder by Louis Knutson while cleaning his rifle.
New York November 18 The Anglo French financial commission that negotiated a 560 million credit with U S banks has issued a call for a 30 percent installment of the full amount. The 159 million is to be deposited to the commission in the National City Bank on or before November 29.
El Paso report says Villa troops under Gen Canuto Reyes retook Torreon en route to Aguas Calientes. A rumor claimed Villa was wounded near Hermosillo by shell fire, but confirmation was lacking. Villa forces killed 100 Obregon troops, captured 200 prisoners, and seized two ammunition trains. copper valued at over $500,000 was confiscated from Cananea Copper Co. by Villa adherents.
Federal Judge Hough ruled that the government may temporarily use any patented device and a patentee cannot obtain an injunction. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company sued radio engineer Emil J. Simon for interference, alleging infringements occurred while Simon built radio gear for the Navy under government contract.
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