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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
9
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The article argues that Allied forces suffer from disunity under political leaders not focused on wartime needs. It cites Britain’s prewar preparations, naval priority, and political disputes delaying conscription and munitions. It notes neutral nations bear heavy costs and calls for a rewritten international law after the war.
An English civic economist notes the District of Columbia pays all taxes yet lacks representation in local spending decisions. He questions why the President and Congress authorize municipal government without taxpayer participation, contrasting imperial Britain with American ideals. The piece underscores outsider curiosity about Washington's governance.
Government finances in the District suffer from tax collection gaps as wealthier properties evade levy. The half and half arrangement is presented as a fair offset to inequity and revenue shortfalls, despite long-standing attacks. Congress committees are urged to resolve the district’s uncertain financial status.
A historical defense asserts corsets aid women’s health by weather protection and posture support. It argues medical opposition wanes as health authorities endorse corsets as safe adjuncts, likening attacks to obsolete war methods and noting shifts in medical opinion.
A column recalls Godeys and the Ladies' Repository as it riffs on changing tastes in literature and dress. The author jokes on corsets, health, and fat men, noting personal choices and health impacts amid satirical commentary on Mozambique belles and copper wire fashions.
King Victor Emmanuel the Italian monarch redeems front line morale by visiting the front daily. He supplies cigarettes and letters to wounded soldiers, speaks plainly to troops, and shares simple rations while remaining distant from battlefield planning. His courage and humanity have earned him broad popular support.
John Lyskie arraigned before Burgess Davis on frequent drunkenness and discharged with a warning that a future arrest would bring a paddling. Janitor Stephen Draher volunteers to intervene if Lyskie is captured again. A drunken man visits a main line ticket office and, after a moment, offers a humorous training remark. A cigar quip from Hampton and a Rhode Island joke about cigarettes are noted as short blurbs.
Admiral Wiskes testimony to Congress says five years to build a Navy fit to fight an efficient foe. Fletcher reports the Atlantic fleet lacking thousands of men. Submarine readiness is ruinous with six subs only one serviceable. Maneuvers ended in multiple accidents blamed on faulty construction and handling. German Brueg her slow to keep pace with its consorts, yet faster than our best armored ships. Nations have faster armored ships than us. No scout under ten years old, poorly armed and overmanned. England builds eight scouts yearly capable of 80 knots, our fastest 26 knots. Secretary of War notes only one round of field artillery ammunition on hand. Army posts isolated, reserve sixteen men, no compulsory training. Citizens largely unskilled in drill and sanitation lessons. Navy Secretary doubts need for peace time buildup. Deficiencies span motor transport, machine guns, and other military and naval areas.
A poem argues Uncle Sam’s colors come from American sources not imported dyes. Violet and indigo reflect royal heritage, blue from inland seas, green from forests, yellow from grain, orange from Florida, red from patriotic blood, and the rainbow boiled to essence.
The Inquirer asks the Department of State to answer four points about British merchantmen and submarine warfare. Are British admiralty orders to abandon torpedoed vessels and ram submarines true? Have public notices urged rammed attacks with rewards, and were such orders canceled? Does the United States acknowledge German submarines may sink British ships even with Americans aboard if captains attempt to escape or seek aid? Were merchant captains told to halt and not resist to save crews and passengers?
In South Philadelphia a pharmacy customer demanded a six ounce quinine dose for her daughter, prompting the apothecary to remark that quinine is sold in grains. She retorted the dose was for her daughter, recalling a prior incident with birdshot and a misdiagnosis.
On September 1 1814 the bombardment of Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key’s sighting of the flag led to the creation of The Star Spangled Banner. Fort McHenry, established 1794 near Baltimore, with 85 acre Patapsco River site, inspired Key to pen the poem later sung to Anacreon in Heaven. The defense, skirmishes at North Point, and key witnessing the flag influenced the national anthem, published soon after in Baltimore.
Yonkers station agent finds a trunk dripping blood and suspects Viola Halliday. Police pry into the case as a dismembered image yields tomatoes. The tale blends mystery, incongruity, and grim humor from contemporary papers.
Discussion in Willard Hotel chambers about expanding presidential power to act against foreign officials and the tariff battle in Congress. Rep R F Thomas argues for stricter enforcement and new laws, while tariff debates and 1914 election prospects stir Western and state factions.
A Roscoe Tex man, Ater, claims to have killed a rabbit with hornlike protrusions about two inches long. The scalp was sent to Roscoe for examination where officials found the horns unlikely as weapons. The incident prompts caution among rabbit catchers about possible horned cottontails in West Texas.
In a rural town a city inspector asks about local police strength. The native, a heavyset man weighing 310 pounds, replies with a blunt joke about divorce as the two sides exchange remarks.
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