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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
1
Reports describe renewed submarine warfare by Wasps of the Deep as the navy monitors possible blockades. Analysts warn that hostile subs may target shipping lanes and harbor approaches, prompting increased patrols and readiness measures.
News reports from February 1 describe renewed German submarine activity focusing on routes toward Warsaw and British ports. The Irish Sea attacks target merchant ships, while Berlin hails U 21's operations as a turning point in restricting British trade and pressuring Britain to abandon starvation policy.
Petrograd reports that German attacks along the Warsaw front indicate Field Marshal Von Hindenburg plans a general offensive to strike Warsaw again. Berlin confirms progress in Northern and Central Poland in today’s report.
Berlin via wireless reports from Paris say that the French torpedo boat 219 has been sunk off Nieuport Belgium. The Overseas News Agency also notes German aeroplanes dropping bombs on Bailleul near Hazebrouck close to the Belgian frontier.
A report states Miss Lucy Burleson’s engagement to Justice McReynolds is denied. The disputed match involves prominent figures and dates are not specified in readable text.
U S District Judge A B Anderson overruled a demurrer by Terre Haute mayor Donn M Roberts and 26 others to an indictment charging conspiracy to corrupt Terre Haute's November 3 1914 election. Trial set for March 8 after arraignments and pleas of not guilty. defense sought delay to await Congress adjournment March 4.
Smallpox outbreak reported in Conner School House neighborhood Jefferson township with quarantine on all pupils teachers and exposed persons. Cases traced to two Indiana children avoiding vaccination leading to spread to local families and church visitors. Authorities enforce strict quarantine and require vaccination for return to school.
John Mitchell former UMWA president and State Compensation Commission member told the Federal Industrial Relations Commission that the Rockefeller plan for Colorado labor peace is absurd. He warned unorganized workers would be steered to boss-friendly representatives and warned of a return of starvation rhetoric from 1900. He cited W L McKenzie King’s bargaining proposal funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.
The following ladies have been appointed to act on the Belgian Relief Committee at Jeffersonville Mesdames W. W. Williams Grace Wilson W. W. Janes Miss Ruth Carr.
Miss Anna Sutton, employed by the Welfare Association, enters upon her duties Monday morning. She will base at the Sharp Davies building in Welfare Association rooms on the second floor.
Washington February 1 with a grinding Senate showdown as Republicans press to delay a roll call on the Administration Shipping bill. Len Smith held the floor while absentees were rounded up and the chamber filled to the largest attendance of the session. Smith accused a propaganda campaign among presidential appointees favoring the bill.
Frank H. Loveland, clerk of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, killed himself at his home today by cutting his throat and wrists. Despondency over ill health is believed to have caused the act.
In dense fog near Amelia Ohio three people died and thirteen injured in a collision between an electric passenger train and a steam freight on the Cincinnati Georgetown and Portsmouth traction line. Victims include Frank Henderson Bethel Frank Smith Amelia and Hoover. The wreck tore the car apart and scattered debris across a field as both trains barreled at high speed. James Hulick Batavia suffered a broken arm and is related to Ohio's Chief Justice Hugh L. Nichols.
J. L. Wolfe of Hingham Mont visits his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs G F Siemon and family near Bloomingburg as a guest.
The council plans tonight to discuss trimming city expenses as new funds are said to be limited. Budget strains may force layoffs in the Fire Police and Service departments and halt street cleaning temporarily while funds remain scarce.
The Bentor recital season closed with Miss Martha McCoy performing Chopin Polonaise and selections by Bach,Kullak,Beethoven,and Clementi. Her wood clear execution and expresional power were noted as Miss Helen McCoy delivered readings and Miss Margaret Schneider offered a charming piano solo. All featured are members of the class of 1915.
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