Embassy Involved In Clues Passport Scan Dal
An embassy linked to a probe over a passport scan in Dal faced inquiry. Officials investigated unusual document handling and potential security lapses affecting travel and identification procedures.
02 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
1
An embassy linked to a probe over a passport scan in Dal faced inquiry. Officials investigated unusual document handling and potential security lapses affecting travel and identification procedures.
The Department of Justice presented evidence to the State Department linking two German embassy staffers Captain Von Papen and Captain Boy Ed to a broader plan to use the United States as a base for German spies. Confessions point to a navy and military organization led by Boy Ed and Von Papen, with Ambassador Von Bernstorff supervising. The administration proceeds cautiously, aiming not to prejudge the case while transcripts reach the President.
The Mississippi Supreme Court today upheld the Mott-Lewis law banning intoxicants in social clubs. The decision quoted a satirical line claiming whisky preserves a dead man and can kill a live man, illustrating the case’s unusual rhetoric.
Ten thousand gallons of sulphuric acid were released during a blaze at the Merrimac Chemical Company plant in Oburn Massachusetts. A small boy fell into a sulfuric acid pool and was badly burned. several firefighters also suffered acid burns. The facility stored acid in vats for shipment to be used in high explosive manufacture. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars.
A duo entered the Williamsville State Bank during a directors meeting and held up Cashier C. E. Sharp and three bankers including President P. J. Duckett and director Mrs. S. C. Haney. About $1,500 stolen. robbers fled as bloodhounds and a posse pursued them. One bandit appeared wounded. jeweler B. H. Selvidge fired as they escaped. The trapped directors were later released.
The United States and Congress outline a plan of retaliation for Germany's submarine blockade. The measures aim to seize all food cargoes billed to Germany as part of economic pressure and wartime mobilization.
London March 1 Premier Asquith declared the Allies would detain ships carrying enemy goods as a self defense measure to Germany’s submarine blockade. He framed the policy as limited and awaited neutral opinion while stressing war costs and a large supplementary credit. The speech drew strong reactions in Parliament and among newspapers.
Mrs Rich ard P Stegler was arrested at the Grenoble Hotel on a felonious assault charge by Arthur Mateiket a German newspaper reporter and later discharged in Police Court. The Federal Grand Jury indicted her husband for conspiracy to obtain an American passport falsely naming two others in Hoboken and New York City. Mateiket testified she struck him with a bottle and cane but left no marks.
Washington March 1 Organization of the Republican Publicity Association to conduct an educational campaign in the interest of the Republican party was announced here tonight. Its officers include President Jonathan Bourne Jr Vice President Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire Treasurer Representative Madden of Illinois Secretary Anson W Prescott. Executive Committee members include Senators Gallinger Gramma Weeks Works and Representatives Madden Fairchild Moore James A Heminway Dan R Hanna Benjamin C Hanchett Bourne. It states it will not participate in any campaign for nomination or election of any individual.
State officials and employees, more than two weeks’ pay past due, will likely wait until next week for envelopes. Stark, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said most of the week would be spent on the appropriations bill with protests from departments over salary reductions to be heard. The Senate may not report the bill until Friday and needs House concurrence on amendments. Protests will be heard tomorrow against cuts in the State Free Employment Agencies.
A Brussels formed Union Des Villes aims to rebuild Belgian towns. Prominent Belgians lead the effort and the German Governor General promises full facilities for its work.
A new Chinese American society in San Francisco announces a national and world boycott on Japanese goods to pressure Japan over China policies. The group, led by M. Q. Fong, seeks to expand to major U S cities and possibly Japan itself, stressing the boycott will hurt Japanese consumption. Japanese officials caution the movement lacks power to alter Japanese policy.
Paris reports a Temps claim of an agreement among France Britain and Russia on Dardanelles status granting Russia free passage. Berlin notes French gas shells and repeated artillery actions near Lille Champagne Ar gonne and Vauquois with heavy cost to attackers. Cntinued on Page 2 Column 8.
London reports from March 1 to 2 describe the Allied naval push in the Dardanelles. Fort Dardanus on the Asiatic side is said to be silenced while gales hinder long range fire and aircraft observation. An Admiralty note records one marine killed and three wounded on a British battleship.
The British Admiralty details a superiority in gun power with allied ships mounting dozens of 12 inch and larger guns across nine vessels while Turkish fortifications at Cape Helles and surrounding batteries held fewer heavy guns.
In Phoenix on March 1, the Arizona House voted to rescind the anti smoke resolution and allow tobacco use for the remaining eleven days of the legislative session. The decision came after Mrs. Rachel Berry, the only woman member, spoke in protest and cast a decisive vote.
Britain informs Washington that the United States proposal on limiting submarines and mines and food to Germany has been carefully considered with allies but cannot be complied with. The British Ambassador conveyed the decision to the State Department.
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