26 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
The quotation attributed to Theodore Roosevelt condemns United States conduct toward Germany, portraying the nation as acting dishonorably on the world stage.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces professional pacifists and calls for U S arms shipments to aid Belgium. He criticizes government preparedness, praises private funding of military camps, and warns against hyphenated Americanism while affirming loyalty to the country and President under condition of defending the nation.
In a tight engagement on the Gallipoli Peninsula the English and opposing forces suffer heavy casualties as lines hold at twelve miles of front. The report notes fierce fighting and costly losses on both sides.
London reports cite officials urging caution as Russian positions shift with Bialystok evacuated and Grodno held while Grand Duke’s forces redeploy east of Vilna. A Gallipoli dispatch notes heavy losses for both sides but limited gains and warnings of tougher battles ahead.
American Press Humorists meet in San Francisco for funeral services over a barren chestnut tree. They spurned a Panama-Pacific plaque, presenting their own to Exposition president C. C. Moore as a watch charm. Ted Robinson leads a roster of noted humorists including Dixon Merritt J W Rapier John E Sanford J H Robbins and P H Armstrong as assistants harvesters.
Rumor of Mexican forces crossing the border prompted immediate recall of troops from leave. Sixth and Sixteenth Infantry were ordered to Fort Bliss with a guard at the City Police Station as Generals Scott and Pershing and State Department agent Carothers conferred privately.
Flood damage in the Canton region of China is reported as so extensive that adequate relief is impossible. Admiral Winterhalter, commander of the Asiatic fleet, says gunboats Wilmington and Callao assist relief work organized by the American Consul General at Canton and will stay at work as long as needed.
Special Cable from London reports Sir Edward Grey replying to Dr von Bethmann Hollweg's Reichstag speech. The Foreign Secretary refutes claims Belgium trafficked neutrality with Britain, notes no formal British Belgian agreement, and emphasizes Britain would defend neutral Belgium only if its borders were violated by Germany. He recalls 1914 pretenses and asserts Germany's deliberate violation of Belgian neutrality.
Federal and state investigators seek motive behind the killing of Rev. Edmund Kayser of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Tolleston. He was killed in his home after being bound with cord and shot from outside. Police suspect a conspiracy possibly involving congregation members amid prior threats over his pro German views.
In Albany the C H Young amendment to require all voters to read and write English advanced to final passage in the constitutional convention by 70 to 61. Proponents led by Barnes and Olcott argue it unifies the nation and boosts patriotism, while opponents warn it burdens immigrants and restricts voting. The measure could impact many foreign district voters, especially in New York City.
Berlin says Germany will assess if a submarine commander exceeded orders in sinking the Arabic. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told The Associated Press that full satisfaction to the United States depends on clearing up whether the sinking was by mine or torpedo and if the commander acted beyond his instructions.
A bronze statue of Joan of Arc on a charger will be erected at Riverside Drive and Ninety third Street New York. The pedestal will be formed from stones of her Rouen prison. The monument, costing about 25000 dollars, has been funded entirely by private subscriptions.
New York Aug 25 The installation of Edison nickel batteries on board the submarine K 1 at the New York navy yard progresses. Officials hope the system will prevent chlorine gas release, a major danger in undersea boats, potentially making the U S Navy’s craft free of that hazard.
Dr Louis Renon former Necker Hospital physician and University of Paris professor told the Therapeutic Society that tuberculosis should be treated chemically not by serums. He argues therapeutic action comes from adding certain substances to an animal and by dietary withdrawal of others needed for tuberculosis growth.
Food and money have been sent from Little Rock to aid the flood sufferers in Newport Arkansas who remain on second floors after the White River rise. A carload of canned goods and bread was due to arrive today.
In Ohio County Kentucky the night rider cases saw two defendants Jerry Clark and Ernest Webster plead guilty and receive three year sentences for flogging. Nine others faced trial while fifty three awaited hearings as authorities report widespread flogging and home shootings by mounted bands aiming to intimidate and control labor and prices.
Tokyo reports from Kokumin Shimbun say Russia asked for Japanese troops and munitions. A conference between Japan's Premier and War Minister considers aiding Russia. Public sentiment in Japan opposes sending troops to Europe, while Baron Ishii pledges closer ties with the Entente.
A Sayville Wireless report from Berlin states an unknown hostile aviator dropped bombs on Offenburg, a Baden town of about 14 000 on the Kinzig River near Karlsruhe. Material damage was minor but twelve civilians were injured, several seriously. Offenburg lies seventeen miles southwest of Karlsruhe.
Adispatch from Athens reports Russian aeroplane attacks on the outskirts of Constantinople causing death or injuries to forty one people. The dispatch notes bombardment of the capital’s outskirts and mentions a Russian air squadron involved in the raid.
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