05 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
1
Special Dispatch from Washington reports the Sixty-third Congress adjourned after two years of reforms including tariff currency trust laws and income tax. Fall session expected to handle ship purchase and Wilson measures with several major bills postponed.
In the U S House of Representatives Miss Lenora Sherwood daughter of General Isaac Sherwood led a chorus singing It is a Long Way to Tipperary amid other patriotic songs. A floor critic shouted Stop singing that song and You ve stayed out your time prompting a light skirmish among amused lawmakers.
Foreign Secretary Morgenthau proposes a neutral zone in Constantinople to shield the capital as Allied forces close in. The move aims to avert immediate conquest while diplomatic avenues are pursued.
Dover destroyers sank German submarine U-8, crew captured. Dispatches from London and Washington report Turkish defenses around Constantinople, talks of a neutral zone, and intensified bombardment of the Dardanelles with forts still intact. Wheat prices drop in Bristol amid bombardment news.
Cable report from London dated March 4 notes that Russian forces press eastward after pushing Germans from Przasnysz toward Malwa and claim to drive Germans further north from Kov to Grodno and in front of Lamza, with potential strategic impact on the wider war.
United States officials describe famine and halted relief in Mexico City as Obregon is accused of inciting looting. An international relief committee reports $250,000 pesos pledged, but rail transport remains blocked. General Calles returns to Agua Prieta with prisoners after fighting near Nacozari and Fronteras.
Imperial gardens in Vienna and nearby palaces will be used to grow cabbages to feed the population as the German and Austrian governments respond to the war food crisis. The United States contemplates protests over Britain and neutral trade embargoes while awaiting allied replies.
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Justice Gavagen approved the incorporation of the American Legion as a first line reserve for instant call in war. Five directors named. incorporators include Alexander M. White Julian T. Davies Jr Theodore Roosevelt Jr Arthur S. Hoffman and E Ormonde Power. Headquarters to be in New York City.
Geneva dispatch from Munich says Field Marshal Baron Von Der Goltz, adviser to the Turkish Government, telegraphed German headquarters for fifty artillery officers to reinforce the Dardanelles defense. The reply was laconic, stating that the Germans needed their officers and urging him to do his best.
Mile. Seiler, 21, left Paris at the war's start to nurse, served with the French army in Alsace, volunteered at a Belfort hospital, contracted typhoid and died. A gold medal of honor was awarded posthumously for her service.
Reuters reports a royal decree in The Hague prohibits export of sheep, chicory in all forms, canned meats, and various meat products from the Netherlands. The embargo aims to control supply during the March 4 decision.
Governor Willis rushed to Delaware tonight due to the serious illness of his 81 year old mother who is threatened by pneumonia. The illness may prevent his return to Columbus tomorrow.
Athens dispatch reports a second Crown Council to decide Greece's course in the crisis will convene Friday. Premier Venizelos proposed recalling General Dousmanis as Chief of the General Staff. King Constantine consented and he began work immediately.
Hinton March 4 rescuers widened search of Layland mines wrecked by a Tuesday morning explosion as death toll nears 180. Twenty seven bodies had been recovered by night.
Highlights include repeal of the Panama Canal tolls exemption for coastwise ships and a $35 million plan to build a government railroad to Alaska. Other items cover a war tax measure, the War Risk Insurance Bureau, failed bills on merchant marine ships, immigration literacy tests, Philippine self rule, ICC railroad securities regulation, rural credits, and conservation urged by the President.
Washington March 4. Names of Rear Admirals Fletcher Howard and Cowles heading Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic fleets were floated as Wilson’s probable selections for three new Admirals. Other vice admiral candidates include Caperton Winslow Knight Mayo McLean and Fiske. The new grades require pay of 10000 for Admirals and 9000 for Vice Admirals. Admiral Dewey remains Admiral of the Navy. Secretary Daniels said the law aims at better naval coordination and joint action with the General Board.
The will of Mrs. Mary Moore Brent of Cincinnati is probated in Lexington dividing her estate equally between her daughters Mrs. Mary Brent Dabney and Margaret Brent Atkins. Harry Brent Makay named executor. Minor bequests go to Thomas Brent Moore and others. The 150 acre farm north of Lexington is among the property valued about $50,000.
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