26 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
1
Berlin imposes sweeping orders seizing all corn wheat and flour with February 7 deadline and a state distribution to the population. London and Washington assess the move as deepening wartime controls aimed at starving Germany's foes.
London reports an official Foreign Office statement reacting to interviews with Prussia chancellor and German plans. It notes Germany’s claims about documents found in Brussels and asserts Belgian neutrality would be threatened only if Belgium’s defense involved German occupation, with rail networks cited as proof of strategic coordination among powers.
Dispatch from Krakow reports Austro German forces may have seized Kielce in Russian Poland, a key rail junction northeast of Cracow, potentially triggering a broader eastern offensive. Official statements noted only artillery duels in East Prussia and minor engagements near Wloclawek.
Berlin reports a German protected cruiser was torpedoed by a submarine in the Baltic near Ruoogen and later sunk by two shots. An airship witnessed British ships sinking and damage to others while Britain disputes these losses as Berlin notes.
Washington D C Tan 26 Republican amendments to the administration ship bill to prohibit purchase of ships now belonging to European belligerents were rejected today by the senate commerce committee by a party vote. The bill as revised by the Democratic caucus was reported again to the senate. The measure would permit government ships to engage in coastwise trade if American built. The bill originally aimed to restrict the government line to foreign trade and includes provisions on the District of Columbia charter, the shipping board composition, and capital stock limits. President Wilson did not approve a provision banning vessels of belligerents from long purchases but indicated Simmons may have consulted the state department.
Three brief earthquakes shook the Isthmus of Panama in three days, the latest today. No damage reported, though residents were frightened. Reports from canal areas indicate minor effects and tremors felt along the waterway.
German war office reports heavy western attacks aiming to break British lines near La Bassée canal in France and near Craonne. Paris says French forces repelled German advances with significant enemy losses, while reports note continued fighting near Ypres and La Bassée with prisoners taken and little German advantage.
John D. Rockefeller invited famed labor leader Mother Jones to visit him for information on the Colorado strike while testifying before the federal commission on industrial relations. The encounter occurred in the city hall as Rockefeller met Jones among spectators, highlighting tensions over Mining and fuel interests and labor conditions in Colorado.
Miss Anna Tippman, claiming to be McDermott's wife, shot Alderman Frank McDermott as he left the council chamber. Arranged hearing continued to February. She told court they were married two years ago but McDermott denied the marriage and support. He remained in hospital with a wound to the left leg.
Percy B. Sullivan, president of the Assured National Fire Insurance Co. at Decatur, was found guilty of using the mails to defraud. He received a two year federal prison term at Fort Leavenworth after Judge Humphrey overruled a new trial motion. Sullivan had priorly been convicted in Michigan City, Indiana, for raising a $2 bill to a $10 bill.
Reports said foot and mouth disease appeared in supposedly clean districts at Union Stack Yards. Officials warned shipments may stop. no formal federal order yet, but sealing of livestock in transit and potential closing of yards discussed.
Debate resumed on the agricultural appropriation bill as lawmakers continued consideration of funding for farm programs. The session focused on allocations for rural development, soil conservation, and farm support initiatives, with committee leaders outlining anticipated impacts.
Unsettled conditions prevail tonight and Wednesday with likely snow in the northern areas. Warmer temperatures are expected in the far east while western portions turn colder. At Muscatine the temperature was 2 degrees at 7 a.m.
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