07 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
1
The dispatch reports that 75 000 dollars in gold was paid by Carranza to two United States Senators for influence in ensuring American troops withdrew from Vera Cruz. Records show the payment was routed through Rafael Zubaran and approved by Carranza to deter Wilson from delaying the 23 November troop withdrawal, aiding Carranza’s move from Mexico City to Vera Cruz.
Cleveland prepares a homecoming for Myron T. Herrick with a friendship special carrying 51 prominent citizens in four private cars to greet him on arrival from France. American flags and white carnations will adorn the cars and guests for a formal reception at Central Armory after the Rochambeau docks Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia December 6 An appropriation of 10000000 for U S military and naval defenses will be introduced in the House by Congressman William S Vare. The bill calls for a coast survey fortifications update and ordering submarines aeroplanes dirigible balloons and heavy siege guns built in the United States with US citizens responsible for contracts. Ware says the measure is not jingoism but addresses armament shortages shown by the European war.
Russian dispatches from Constantinople report the Turkish cruiser Hami dieh struck a mine and limped back to Constantinople with serious damage. The agency adds Russian warships sunk six Turkish vessels carrying war supplies, signaling intensified hostilities before a victory.
Rafael Zuburan Carranza’s local representative denies a Mexico City report that 75 000 was paid to him to pass to two U S Senators for withdrawing troops from Vera Cruz He says no such payment was made and that funds received were for buying munitions of war only.
Eulalio Gutierrez, provisional president of Mexico, with Generals Villa and Zapata, formally occupies the capital of Mexico City early today according to an official report from Villa agents in El Paso. No press dispatches have arrived from the south in several days. George C. Carothers, representative.
Rotterdamsche Courant editorial calls Holland to lead a disarmament plan with an international army and navy under a Judicial Court. It says the world police force would keep peace rather than menace it and urges proactive action for global security.
An official report from The Hague states that since August 5 the German Military Service and Life Insurance Company paid 15,000,000 marks, about 3.75 million dollars. From October 15 to November 11 payments totaled 5,369,000 marks. On November 26 daily disbursements reached 441,000 marks and last week's daily average was 300,000 marks.
The Journel De Geneve reports from Bucharest that Roumania has decided to enter the war on the side of the Allies. The move reflects broad support across the country, though Finance Minister Marghiloman reportedly opposes. Timing remains debated as winter campaigns loom and concerns over Serbia's fate persist. Bulgaria's stance is still doubtful. Greece, Serbia, and Romania have offered concessions, which Sofia may not find sufficient.
Unclear clipping notes a December incident in Norfolk where a brave organist helped avert panic during a church fire. Further details are unreadable. event described under special report style with Reverend L. C. Webster mentioned.
A distress report from Ocean City area says a warship, possibly British, is ashore six miles from Ocean City amid heavy surf and rain. Lifesavers cannot reach the vessel. power tug assistance is en route while wireless contact remains unavailable. No injuries reported.
During his France visit King George conferred the Order of Merit on Sir John French, commander of British forces on the continent.
Fire caused by a bomb explosion destroys the central section of Ardsley on Putnam village early today. The Johnson family of four perishes. Michael Irello is missing. William Johnson 38 worked for the telephone company. Elizabeth Johnson, 38. William 5. Margaret 1. Loss about 150000 dollars. Johnson discovered the blaze and died while trying to save his family.
Seoul reports the government suppresses the opium monopoly and bans opium smoking. The moves were advocated by American missionaries and aim to curb opium use and trade in Korea.
A Liege Province Belgian relief committee member said Americans saved Belgians from starvation after German requisitioning left only small meat and few crops. He noted 17 000 tons of wheat arrived, 35 000 people fed daily, and calls for continued aid as transportation was German controlled.
Captain Isaac Williams, 90, Mexican and Civil War veteran, is discharged after regaining sight in a pioneering eye operation at Women's College Hospital. He previously lived blind for years, praises modern surgical science and hopes to read about battles again.
The six masted schooner Alice M Lawrence bound from Portland to Norfolk ran aground on Tuckernuck Shoal in Nantucket Sound during a northwest storm. The captain and crew stayed aboard as the vessel leaked badly after striking Friday night. Continued on Page 2.
King Nicholas of Montenegro telegraphs The Bourse Gazette that a third of his army has fallen on the field yet the Montenegrins will defend their country and attack the enemy's territory.
Berlin dispatch says forty British and French warships mass outside Copenhagen to force passage but fortifications and mines block them. Berlin reports Germans occupy Lodz after days of brutal fighting near Piotrkow and west of Lodz as forces push toward Warsaw.
Reports from Petrograd and Vienna describe Russians advancing on Przemysl and across Hungary toward Budapest, while Vienna fortifies its capital with thousands digging trenches. The Lodz battles continue with German and Russian forces maneuvering near Piotrkow and near Lodz, as communications remain limited and war updates scarce.
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