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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
7
Russians renew calls to arms as Bulgaria leans to the Allies with Premiers hinting at entering hostilities on the Entente side. The note cites Russia halting exports after Bulgaria ships coal to an opposing state, signaling shifting alliances and wartime economics.
French forces attack across a muddy Meuse region battle near Les Eparges. Two heavy artillery batteries support a long assault with bayonets, overcoming German resistance after fifteen hours of fighting. By 10 pm the summit and surrounding trenches are secured, with 100 prisoners taken.
Vienna April 17 The official Fremenblatt declares reports of Austria seeking a separate peace with Russia are without foundation.
OCR fragment describes a German air raid on the U K with mentions of Sheerness Yarmouth Lowestoft and Weymouth areas. It notes bombs and shells, aircraft types including Zeppelins and bombers, and temporary public alert measures in London. It references preparations and casualties but lacks clear, coherent specifics.
A garbled dispatch discusses British officers held by Germany and mapped motives for prisoner treatment. It references 39 or 44 officers, labor demands, and German directives under wartime warfare rules. The State Department seeks uniform, reduced hardships across belligerents and notes diplomatic exchanges with Britain and Germany.
Meteorological notes from Bourges suggest frequent sky phenomena such as halos crowns and luminous crosses are caused by humidity. Abbe Vorent states these are atmospheric reflections from humidity and likely tied to depressions over the north Atlantic, not to artillery action.
Reports credit French ace Garros with a swift aerial duel. He selected a post 20 yards away and fired two bullets, hitting the German machine in the earth below. The German pilot and observer were killed. Garros, famed for bold centerline firing, demonstrated calm control and keen map-reading during the engagement.
The article outlines a shift in German and Austro Hungarian plans opposing Nussta forces on the Vistula and in the Hun plains. It notes Allied and German dispositions changing over months with emphasis on diverting German supplies from Hungary and delaying frontiers.
Aerial raids near Metz and positions in Germany caused fires and limited damage. Reports say explosions struck a powder magazine at Leopoldsruhe and damaged an electric station at Mujeres les Mezieres while casualties were few. Baden Baden also reported bombardment with one man severely wounded.
The Federal Reserve Board yesterday granted permanent registrar status to the Wallianallis Bank and the Fawords National Bank of New York to act as registrar of stocks and bonds.
The American ambassador to Russia, acting on Washington instructions, has requested an audience with the czar in Petrograd. The envoy was received at Tsarskoe Selo earlier and is reported to pursue clarifications on policy matters.
Mr Straus American representative at The Hague Tribunal talks of peace and Europe needing a Lincoln. He urges a moral stand for peace while warning negotiations may affect war funding. The Carnegie Peace Foundation meeting approves budgets and elects Judge George Gia3 to the board of Trustees.
Officials lack data as Raymond Soboda case unfolds amid push to expose sellers behind war materiel sales to France. Melas asserts Swoboda was targeted by alleged conspirators and questions whether protracted investigations will reveal fraud or passport fraud connections.
A reprinted interview granted to a Budapest editor last October discusses Kaiser Wilhelm II and German aims. The Cologne Gazette transcribes the editor’s questions and Charles’s views on Slav power, the Danube mouth, and dangers to Central Powers if Austrian interests prevail. It cites fear of Russia and the need for Danube influence to secure European balance. Charles argues that unchecked Slav expansion at the Danube mouth threatens German interests and the Black Sea access.
George W Guthrie American Ambassador to Japan and Mrs Guthrie will depart Tokyo tomorrow for a leave of absence of about eight months, returning to their home. Guthrie will be away to attend to important business matters as his brother sails for home.
Wes Mathilda ove Stevenson reports to the Smithsonian that women and babies are sacrificed during Tewa religious ceremonies in the Rio Grande valley. She describes narcotics, a peculiar knife, and ritual flesh removal as rattlesnakes are brought into temples to aid healing rites. Stevenson, 36 years with ethnological bureau, was an expert on Indian affairs.
James Fitzgerald a colored chauffeur died from injuries after a Ford Tour passenger car ran wild and burned on a Morloch street corner near the New Masonic Temple. Annie Uiner Colified is said burned. Edwin Dutton reported as owner of the four passenger Ford. Police suspect the wrecked car belonged to Sutton.
Commissioner Browning urged a Fire Prevention Day to reduce losses and high insurance costs. Newnan Maj Charles Wokulz and Police Supt. Pullman spoke for the Retail Merchants Association on methods to curb arson and emergency costs. Andrews will appoint committees to push the plan next fall, with funds to sustain public utilities and police fire protection efforts.
A female artist linked to Ralph Kovell and others faces charges of aiding and abetting in a $105 000 bank theft last week. Names include Witham B Munson and Mineo, with connections to New York agent duties and regional intrigue extending to Wasbrough and Edgewater.
Secretary Chiniels announced contracts for three bodr aeroplanes at $11500 each to the Burgess Company of Warluehead Mass. Specifications call for machined with speed and seven hour endurance. Proposals to be issued soon for hidroarromanes naval applications as experts study developments in aircraft.
Senator Williams travels to Wasnington to join John Shap Wallace and others at a board of directors session. The discussion centers on the timeg pe endowment for international peace Sina, with notes of attendance in Wasnington and the plantation area in Yasna edinty Wes assippi.
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