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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1915
Page
1
Allied strategists monitor a shifting balance as German and Austrian forces push into Hungary while Russia presses along the Carpathians. French actions near St Mihiel and Dardanelles bombardments continue, with observers weighing Russia’s pivotal role and the heavy costs of a western breakthrough.
A Turkish sultan issues a manifesto to the American Red Cross urging his “children in Egypt” to rise against England. He claims England governs Egypt unjustly and pledges divine aid to secure Egypt’s autonomy and liberty in a war of emancipation led by his followers, signed Mehmad Reshadb.
Germany demands a State Department inquiry into the Odenwald incident and alleged port detention. The embassy accuses no warning shot. U S officials cite a warning fire and legal steps continue in Porto Rico. The dispute touches U S ports and broader wartime commerce.
Athens reports Smyrna forts attacked as British planes drop several bombs over the Gulf and a French warship fires 590 shells. Fortifications and encampments suffer damage while Sintrea's governor bars foreign departures.
The newly crowned heavyweight champion Jess Willard will appear at Hammerstein's Theater next week in a sparring act with a ring partner. Reports from Washington Post say the engagement pays $5,000 per week.
American vice consul Witl liem B. Davis escaped imprisonment by Carranza adherents by hiding on the roof of the Guadalajara consulate after doors were sealed. He stayed on the roof two days during the evacuation by Carranza forces, according to private letters from Guadalajara received today.
Newport News April 6 United States clears the way for the German merchant raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich to depart neutral waters with an order restraining detaining ships until further notice. British authorities sought clarity while rumors persist whether the cruiser will attempt to slip past warships off the coast or be interned.
British report notes the Italian trawler Agantha sunk off Longstone after a German submarine fired on her crew as they abandoned ship. Thirteen men were rescued by the Swedish steamer Tord. The incident, along with a second sinking of the Northlands by a German submarine near Beachy Head, prompts inquiries into neutrality law and wartime supply provisions at New York ports.
Early returns from Wisconsin show the dry side gaining in thirteen towns while wets win one. several large cities including Ashland Superior Beloit and Madison go wet. In Milwaukee county nonpartisan judicial winners sweep except one Social Democrat. Michigan counties reporting local option results show dry wins in fourteen counties and wets in two, with Alger County narrowly voting for anti saloon interests.
St Louis on April 6 elected the entire Republican ticket of 28 aldermen led by James H. Frederick for chairman of the board with an estimated plurality around 25,000.
From Brussels, Duchess Dursel, 38, daughter of Count de Fraunqueville, has been arrested for allegedly financing Belgians fleeing to join the Belgian army. The report notes heavy involvement with notable Belgian factions and travel through Rotterdam.
Berlin protests to L. 5 embargo hits American mills way clear for the fuel G. O. P. sweeps Chicago Japan threatens Ubina Wilson sees business revival Put guard over Pinchos shut out district firms British labor again at war Germans deny blame trench advance begun Bryan opens dry war Paterson cool to Sunday Bride happy in her poverty Kiss leads to divorce Consuls bride takes poison Pleased by U. S note Guard U. S. Rights Save Root Editorial comment Society Sporting events Disagree on her death results on the turf Financial Liabil ity act ruling News of Alexandria
Copper deliveries to Fall River mills in March reached the largest monthly total since January 1912, amid immense orders for war materiel and a buoyant foreign trade balance. President Wilson reported nationwide industrial improvement with manufacturing and transportation expanding, while Secretary Redfield estimated a March U S trade surplus around 145 million dollars.
The Hague April reports reveal American official Gifford Pinchot and wife were expelled from Belgium by German authorities after an armed escort and searches. Pinchot said orders came from Washington to manage relief feeding in northeastern France within the German lines. He blamed the incident on relations to the British minister and said the expulsion halted his relief duties while Secretary Bryan considers next steps.
In San Juan del Sur Nicaragua on April 6 a liberal revolutionary movement in the Department of Estelt was quelled as government troops moved to halt outbreaks. Officials say the revolt has no connection to the national government and steps have been taken to maintain nationwide calm.
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