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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1915

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Russians and Teutons Pour Men Into Battle

London April 2 Germans pour reinforcements into Hungary to bolster Austrian armies pressed by Russians in Carpathians. Russians claim advances near Lupkov and Uzsok passes with heavy casualties. Austrian front appears fragile per dispatches. French renew attacks toward Le Pretre while adapting to shifting fronts as air activity rises. CONTINUED ON TWENTY-FIFTH PAGE.

Carpathian Yser le Pretre St. Mihiel Austria Bukowina London Hungary Carpathian Mountains Holland Belgium Carpathians Uzsok Lupkow Mezotaource Lupkovass Uzsok Pass Bessarabia Aare

Abducted Girl On Ship Was Graduated At Vassar

Los Angeles April 3 Miss Josefine Canaliza daughter of a wealthy Mexican landowner is held aboard the Mexican steamer Santiago bound up the coast after violence at La Paz. Father Jacinto Canaliza asks US and California officials to aid in locating and rescuing his daughter who graduated from Vassar College and was the fiancée of a young American. Maj Antonio Tovar Villa commander at La Paz abducted her after firing on ranch workers.

United States California Los Angeles Cal Antonio Tovar Villa la Paz Josefine Canaliza Santiago Jacinto Canaliza New York Prinz Maurits Royal Dutch West Indian Line Cape Hatteras Florida Maine City of Atlanta Savannah Line Atlanta

British Twice Repulsed at Mowllah Landing Attempts

An official dispatch reports that on March 21 a British cruiser bombarded the Mowllah borough on the Hadjag coast, attempted a landing, and after repulse returned for another bombardment. A second landing attempt was repelled. no casualties occurred on our side.

Constantinople Apri Mowllah Mhadjag

Interviews with Yuan Shi Kai and Baron Burian

The Post will publish tomorrow an interview with Yuan Shi Kai, President of China, on recent developments and Japan's demands. Next Sunday the Post will feature Baron Burian, Austro Hungarian foreign minister, addressing the war in Europe. Both pieces promise insights of global importance for American readers.

Yuan Shi Kai China Republic of the Far East Japan United States Baron Burian Franz Joseph

Recall of U S Officers and Japanese Rights Pact Stir War News

Five American military observers recalled from Germany amid rumors and tension. Secretary of War says their mission fulfilled with no further explanation. Parallel reports from Paris and Peking detail China Japan talks, Port Arthur lease for 99 years, and Japan's gains in Shantung. Maritime storm and Eitel Friedrich mission stir confusion at capes as Prinz Maurits rumored lost.

Langhorne Berlin Garrison Department Paris Petrograd Port Arthur Hame Japan Shantung Germany China Manchuria Poriddarpie Chines Norfolk Prinz Eitel Friedrich Newport News Eiltel Fort Monroe Eltel Eltel Friedrich Cape Henry

Frontiers Roil as Bulgarians Clash With Serbians

A Bulgarian irregular force attacked near Vallandevo at 2 a.m., crossing the frontier and seizing heights along the Vardar. They bombarded Strumitza station after cutting wires, losing about 80 dead as Serbian troops, reinforced, repulsed the assault and pursued the Bulgarians. Two old cannon were captured by Bulgarians before retreat.

Stuemitsz Nish Serbia Vallandevo Varda Strumitza Paris Havas Satontiki Valancevo Strumitsa Vardar Bompard Ghergheil Saloniki Struntitna

Germans Sink Two Ships in Night Sub Attack Tales

A German submarine torpedoed the British steamer Lockwood off Start Point, blowing her to fragments. Thirty-two crewmen were rescued by the fishing smack Onward, which reported the U boat in slate color and about 200 feet long. The Paquerette, a Fecamp fishing vessel, was also sunk off Etretat with 32 crew saved.

Spemel Cade Washington Iss Tendon Lockwood Start Point Brixham Onward London Fecamp France Etretat Newfoundland Banka

May Call Off Egg Rolling Because Grounds Likely Wet

Snow storm may force cancellation of the egg rolling on the White House grounds Monday. Col W W Harts will decide today if the lawns are dry enough. warm sun needed. Easter Monday zoo gates close 10 p m to 5 36 p m with vehicles barred. ball playing also forbidden.

Col. Harts White House Executive Mansion Col W. W. Harts National Zooogical Park

Spy Miassoyedoff Hanged as German Agent in Petrograd

April 3 Petrograd reports Col Miassoyedoff, interpreter to the Tenth army staff, proved a German spy and hanged after court martial. Several other civilians were arrested as accomplices and await trial.

Gen Alexiev Heads Army On Northern Front

Petrograd reports Gen Alexiev appointed commander in chief of the northern front army. He replaces Gen Russky who recently retired after death. Alexiev has served as chief of staff of the Kilef military district since 1908.

Prohibition Likely in Britain Says Government

London reports the government is poised to decide on the drink question early next week with almost unanimous British press support for total prohibition of spirit traffic. Up to 46,000 letters reached Lloyd George, most urging abstinence, following a full page appeal in newspapers.

Washington Post London Lloyd George England

Khaki Gold New In Fashion In War Jewelry

London fashion notes show khaki gold oxidized to a greenish yellow shaping jewelry like safety pins for men's collars. Bond Street shops feature old fashioned gold rings with mini photograph receptacles and hair keepsakes, popular among officers at the front who wear keepsake lockets inside their coats.

London Bond Street

Danish King Undergoes Minor Operation

Copenhagen dispatch reports King Christian of Denmark underwent a slight operation yesterday. He has since recovered and no further health bulletins will be issued. London's gas companies announce an 8 cent per 1000 feet price rise due to coal shortages.

London London, April 3.—Reuter Copenhagen Trict Christian of Denmark

Dutch Taube Flight Over Putten Disappears After Guard Fire

Special Cable to The Washington Post reports from Amsterdam that a Taube aircraft maneuvered over Putten, Holland, today but vanished when Dutch frontier guards opened fire.

Washington Post Amsterdam Putten Holland

Treasury deficits grow as income tax eyed at 75 million

Treasury officials warned the year will end with disbursements exceeding revenues by about 70 to 80 million dollars. The April 2 general fund balance stood at 31 million. total disbursements reached 587 million for the year, with monthly deficits around 10 million. Income tax receipts are estimated near 75 million, despite dividend cuts and tax-rate changes. Internal revenue agents comb records to ensure full tax compliance.

General Fund Treasury Department General Fund of the Treasury Treasury Bureau of Internal Revenue

War begun by Bulgaria in the Balkans sparks broader risk

A London cable to the New York American reports Bulgaria joined the Teutonic powers and invaded Berbia. Analysts warn the irregular attack on Serbian troops could inflame the Balkans and draw in other nations, possibly Italy.

New York London Berbia Bulgaria Balkan Balkan States Italy

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