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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1916

Page

8

Britain Ends Trade War in Meat Pact with Chicago Firms

British foreign secretary welcomes settlement on meat trade and monetary terms amid war era tensions. Agreement withdraws further court actions against the Norwestan ship Kim and ties future trade to war neutrality, with officials praising British patience and good will amid difficult negotiations.

London Chicago Paderson Reprethe Armour Swift Hammond Morrla Companies Lloyd Theg Tere Sehwars-stot Sulzberger Soretty Measra Anderson Griscombia America Britain Scotia Robert Deed Ee Weil Vie Kim appeal arone proceeded wath, ; fo+ Priam Kim Sepmiber Rye

German repulse at Hill 804 and Verdun front action

Paris reports German attack on Hill 804 northwest of Verdun repulsed by French. Heavy cannonade targets Vaux-Haudremont. Doiran-Gievgeli front sees violent artillery duel as allies clash with Germans. Twenty French aeroplanes bomb German encampments, returning undamaged. Berlin notes 80 German merchant ships sunk in March. Meuse artillery duels persist. Russians renew infantry assault on the eastern front. In Mesopotamia Turks retreat while three British steamers are sunk. Sussex evidence lands in New York for transport to Washington.

Paris Verdun Vaux-Haudremont Saloniki Doiran-Gievgeli Berlin Meuse London Mall Washington Fregident Wilson Count von Treventlow America Reventlow Persius Tageblatt Sussex

Sussex Evidence Here No Other Ship Near Scene

New York April 14 evidence in the Sussex case arrived aboard the St Paul. Edward Huxley of Englewood N J aboard the Sussex asserts no vessel sighted for nine hours except the rescuing destroyer, and that the Sussex carried no ammunition. Paris reports the US now holds French details linking the Sussex torpedoing to a German submarine with commander identified and motive tied to munition cargo claims.

New York Sir Charles Allom British Foreign Office Sussex American State Department American Line St. Paul Paris London J. Paul Edward H. J" Huxley Englewood N. J United States Rubber Export Company Huxley Germany State Department Huxtey

Holland pledges unwavering neutrality in war

In The Hague April 14, Dr J Loudon states Holland will defend neutrality at all costs. He notes Holland suspended army furloughs two weeks ago and will resist any invaders, with government and people united to preserve independence. He mentions Holland ready to offer last man and last dollar to uphold its integrity as an independent state.

Holland Dr. Loudon Washington The Hague Guage J. Loudon Irl W.acker United Press Berlin Germany State Department

Tragedy on the Washington line claims two locals

Herbert R. Orr of Conway and Miss Jessie Patterson of Booneville were killed when struck by an electric line train at Conway while walking along the track after alighting from an accommodates car. Orr leaves a wife and two small children. Patterson was visiting the Orr family from Booneville. The accident occurred about 7 15 pm with obscured visibility due to dust and wind. The bodies were taken to Deal undertaking and prepared for shipment to Booneville for burial.

Herbert Orr Jessie Patterson Booneville Ind Herbert R. Orr Conway Station Washington Baltimore Patterson Florence Orr Royal Typewriter Company War Department Deal Undertaking Establishment Both

Queen Mary Hopes to See a Zeppelin on Palace Balcony

The Queen and ladies in waiting spent four nights on Buckingham Palace balcony during Zeppelin raids, hoping to glimpse the airships. Sir Jean Charles Allom, arriving on the St Paul, says two Zeppelins passed over London on the fourth night, but she looked away and did not see them.

Queen T International News Service New York Queen Mary England Germany Buckingham Palace Sesing & Zeppelin Jean Charles Allom St. Paul London King George Henry C. Frick

German sketches sent to Washington on Sussex incident

Berlin reports Germany forwards two pencil sketches from U-boat officers and a photo print to Ambassador Gerard in Washington. The embassy sent the material by pouch, asserting the drawings reflect a different steamer than the Sussex. Berlin press reacts to a cautious US response amid war tensions.

Gerard Channel Sussex London Graphic

D C Suffrage Victory Shapes Early Peace Outlook

London reports a new form of insurance based on war duration as firms seek protection against reduced demand if fighting ends soon. Rates have surged toward 70 percent with some quotes at 90 percent for risk extending to year end, reflecting expectations of a shorter war. In Washington, the District Delegate bill advances, granting a paid nonvoting delegate to Congress, a suffrage victory for supporters. The Washington Equal Suffrage Council and National Woman Suffrage Association push to speed passage with lobbying and a Capitol office.

London Lloyds Verdun von Tirpitz American Congress Poindexter House of Representatives Senate District Committee Subcommittee Pomerene Congress United States Senate Washington Ita Raymond B. Morgan Legislative Committee Antoinette Funk Capitol Morgan District Delegate Association

Edwin F Harris Elected New York Democratic Chairman

Edwin F Harris of Saratoga county was chosen chairman of the New York Democratic State Committee at a reorganizational meeting. He succeeds William Church Osborn. The committee adopted a resolution expressing unwavering support for President Woodrow Wilson and his policies. George R Van Namee and Edward E Perkins were reelected secretary and treasurer.

New York Edwin F. Harris Saratoga County Democratic State Committee William Church Osborn Wilson White House Washington The United States Woodrow Wilson George R. van Namee Edward E. Perkins

Maryland Democrats authorize 16 delegates to national convention

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports that Maryland's Democratic State central committee authorized 16 delegates for the national convention in St. Louis on June 24. W Woodrow Wilson is expected to be named the party’s nominee. Murray Vander is authorized to set the state convention date, likely May 11, with primaries on May 10.

Washington Post Baltimore Democratic State Central Committee St. Louis Woodrow Wilson United States Maryland Murray Vandiver

Belgian Primate Responds to Von Bissing Letter

Brussels reports Mercier the Belgian primate sent a reply to Gen. von Bissing governor general in occupied Belgium protesting statements in the Lent pastoral. He warns the prelate to stop political activity and asserts conscience as sacred domain against encroachments.

Brussels London Carding Mercier Belgium von Bissing Caesar

Airm en Attack Russians near Khotin and Ivantz

Russian official report describes a German air raid on Ivants near Khotin with bombs that wounded Sentinel Anatole Postavieff. The emperor decorated Postavieff after hearing of the attack. Caucasus front reports six days of Turkish center attacks repulsed with heavy enemy losses and retreat.

Petrograd London Ivants Khot Boyan Ivantz Dniester Khotin Anatole Postavieff Emperor Postavneff Rzerum

American envoy Nelson Page to sail from Rome with Mrs Page

In a London dispatch Nelson Page the American ambassador at Rome said he would sail for New York today with Mrs Page aboard the steamship St Louis. The plan to depart reflects ongoing diplomatic movements during the postwar period.

Nelson Page Rome State Department London Page New York St. Louis

Windstorm Kills Two Horses and Blows Fence Down

A Washington windstorm blew down a brick stable on Bladenaburg road near Rickey Lane killing one horse and fatally injuring another which had to be shot. The storm damaged a fence at Seventh and L streets, toppled trees, tore tops from autos, and disrupted traffic across several blocks. An elderly woman narrowly escaped injury when gusts pushed her in front of a street car near the Treasury. Prof. Bowie cited winds at 44 mph with a temperature drop from 80 to 54 degrees between 1 and 7 p.m.

Bladenaburg Rickey Lane Washington John H. Howser Seventh L Streets Second Street Massachusetts Avenue Ninth Tenth Treasury Building Prof. Bowie

Atlantic Fleet in Port Arrives in Hampton Roads

The advance guard of the Atlantic fleet returning from winter maneuvers in Cuban waters reached Hampton Roads at 11 this morning. Ships Utah Florida and Louisiana were among those arriving and went to Norfolk navy yard for minor repairs.

Newport News Cuban Hampton Roads Utah Florida Louisiana Norfolk Navy Yard

Casualties List Reports 24 Officers Killed 107 Wounded

London reports heavy fighting along the British front in France with a casualty list showing 24 officers killed and 107 wounded over the last two days. The list includes several Canadians and notes official reports are brief and two lines long.

London France

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