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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
Members of the House Naval Committee reacted with anger as Gardner pressed for a tough line during the hearing, sparking tense exchanges and sharp exchanges over the agenda and control of proceedings.
Stormy public hearings closed as Representative Gardner clashed over data on military unpreparedness. He pressed for proof while Representative Witherspoon left the room amid heated exchanges. The session ended amid accusations of bias and a push for investigations.
In Washington DC Senator Thomas of Colorado proposes an amendment to extend the literacy test exemption to political as well as religious persecution. The move seeks to curb immigration and cites coal field conditions in Colorado as justification.
The House rapidly approved the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling thirty six million dollars after under three days of debate. The measure now advances toward final passage before the Christmas holidays.
Petrogad dispatch notes active preparations by authorities and private groups for a proper Christmas and New Year celebration. Special facilities aid front line troops with warm clothing gifts and preferred edible items. tobacco and snuff will be sent in large quantities.
Petrograd reports that the fourth Russian Rifle Brigade has taken more prisoners than any prior unit in this war. The fate of the dead and wounded is not stated. Public sentiment in Petrograd is jubilant as November victories are celebrated.
Amsterdam reports a French corporal, awarded General Paus cap, stood in the rain saluting the general who asked for the cap. The corporal explained he took it as they attacked through the woods. The general instead gave him his own decorated cap.
A censorship purge suppresses publication of a sensational sinking tale. Editors report restrictions curb reporting on the audacious disaster and related details.
London reports the British press censors have not allowed coverage of the Audacious battleship loss. Despite widespread knowledge of the ship being sunk by a mine or submarine off Ireland on October 27 and Olympic rescuing its crew, officials restrain publication to avoid provoking German rumor and misinterpretation. The Times notes global papers publish the news while Britain withholds it, highlighting censorship as a new experience for English papers.
Cambridge official figures list 74 Cambridge University members known to have died at the front. This report notes the wartime toll among students and staff, highlighting the human cost of service during the conflict.
British submarine commanded by Lieut. Commander Norman J. Holbrook sank the Turkish warship Mesendiot in the Dardanelles after navigating a minefield and torpedoing the vessel. Holbrook endured heavy fire and nine hours submerged. the Mesendiot, a fast 10,000 ton cruiser armed with two 62 inch turrets and twelve 6 inch guns, had a crew of about 600. In 1912 the Mesendiot participated in a clash with Greece, suffering damage.
Adeuciuled Mrees reports from Naco Arizona that Villa troops fired over the border into Sonora, with five bullets near U S army bomb proofs at flank camps. Ammunition arrived and further shipments are en route as HII troops led the dawn fire.
In French Lick Indiana on February 14 the 1915 schedule meeting of the American and National Leagues began. Negotiations to sell the New York Yankees are expected to resume tomorrow. Officials spent the day reviewing schedules and planning forthcoming club activities.
The Belgian relief benefit at Deandi on Sunday features band music, city vocal and instrumental stars, and a five act film “Christmas Chimes” presented by Manager Sullivan. No admission charge, donations welcomed at the door for Belgian relief amid a plea for aid to seven million in Belgium.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted freight rate increases to several railroads amid dissent from Chairman Terlan and Commissioner Clements. The gains aimed to bolster railroad revenue by about thirty million dollars, with hopes for an eventual fifty million. In Chicago reports, arbitration boards note layoffs due to the era of large locomotives and shifting crew practices.
Fragmentary text reports banks such as Turimersa Ciliane Beate Willow Lake and First State Hank of Patel turning over affairs to the state department under unrealized power. The document mentions an axsigUMENT but is garbled and cannot confirm dates or actions.
Turin Stampa correspondent claims access to Zeppelin sheds at Friedrickshaven where eighteen super Zeppelins are to take part in a spring attack on Britain. The report says every three weeks a single airship leaves the works for a secret destination.
The prosecution rested in the murder case of seven strikers charged in the William King attack during the Chandler mine strike. Twenty six witnesses testified over twenty six days as four hundred armed strikers reportedly moved toward Chandler. The defense has not called witnesses. judge adjourned until Monday.
Herbert Carey facing charges in Butte for kidnapping Michard O Bien, a miner, after August 24 incident. He withdrew a not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, receiving a one year term in county jail.
Yesterday's weather reports show a mix of cloud cover and light rain across several cities. Notable conditions include cloudy skies in Worth Corsican Denison Wichita Falls Abilene Palestine San Antonio and Gainesville with mild to cool temperatures and a few misty or drizzly periods in Oklahoma City Sapulpa and Lawton.
Weather outlook shows rain and snow in West Texas on Saturday with colder temperatures. Sunday is expected to turn fair with improving conditions across the region.
Fragments indicate unsettled weather with snow flurries and cold temperatures. Specific figures are unclear but reference to maximum near 62 and minimum around 2F suggest a sharp drop with below freezing conditions.
Conflicting reports emerge as tensions rise over a struggle in Poland and an indefinite situation involving Austrian forces. No clear details available.
December reports say Russians are retreating while Allied offensives in Flanders near Arras slowly push forward. German tallies remain vague about battles in Poland and North Poland, with Berlin noting persistent enemy withdrawal and limited casualty details. Amsterdam and Petrograd dispatches reflect confusion over battle fields and captured guns.
The Russian general staff states a near lull on the left bank of the Vistula with enemy attacks repulsed. It notes troop redeployments toward the Bazura river and Austrian reinforcements in the Carpathians. It claims a Western Galicia offensive success, capturing three thousand prisoners and several guns between Sanck and Lizco.
An official Vienna bulletin says beaten Russian main forces are pursued along a 250 mile front from Krosno in Galicia to the Vistula mouth in Poland. It notes battles north of the Carpathians and advances into South Poland with Przemysl fortress still resisting.
An official communication reports French gains along the Downs northeast of Nieuwport two German counterattacks between Ypres and Menin repulsed British troops advancing slightly near Armentieres and cavalry destroying two heavy batteries around Verdun. No other front news reported.
The British destroyer Hardy took part in a fight with German raiders. The Admiralty casualty list reports two killed and fifteen wounded on Hardy.
The Admiralty issued a statement denying that any British warships were lost during the recent German squadron raid on the English coast.
London dispatch reports Prince Hussein Kemal is named successor to Abbas Hilmi the Khedive of Egypt with the title Sultan. He is Abbas Hilmi’s uncle and will lead Egypt.
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