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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
1
Diplomats gather to finalize Mexico's direction with key discussions today. The plan includes a strengthened border presence as military personnel are slated to bolster border security amid evolving tensions.
War and Navy officials reported unusual activity as Secretary Lansing and six Latin American envoys prepared at the State Department for a conference on the Mexican problem. An army battery was ordered from Fort Sill to El Paso while plans for a final appeal to Mexican leaders and possible embargo enforcement were outlined.
Continued on fourth page Riga is evacuated as state offices move to Tula south of Moscow while educational institutions head to Dorpat 157 miles northeast of Riga Banks relocate and shipping agencies struggle to handle exodus Labor offices establish temporary employment sites Riga, a Baltic port city and Livonia capital, hosts pulpits and a polytechnic with 1500 students and ranks as a major seaport and industrial hub in the region.
Sensational reports from Lisbon claim three revolutions in progress. Riots and assaults are daily, political tension has disorganized the army, and clashes between royalist and republican factions are frequent. A quartermaster from the engineers’ barracks killed three sergeants before taking his own life.
The White Star liner Adriatic sails for Liverpool with a full 18 000 ton cargo, much of it war materiel and munitions. On board are 195 passengers, including 10 Americans.
Berlin reports no updates on the Leelanaw, Iberian, and Ordu ne cases attacked by German submarines while the U S embassy in Berlin seeks official papers. Aims to arbitration under 1828 treaty for Frye case. other maritime matters involve Portland and Dunsyre seized at Swinemunde with cargoes deemed contraband. Dunsyre previously British-registered, now American owned.
Andrew Bonar Law, secretary for the colonies, told Folkestone listeners that postwar peace should see all self governing dominions share in governing the empire. He said the dominions would have a say in peace negotiations in proportion to their population and resources.
Paris prize court confirms capture of American steamer Dacia tied to cotton cargo not involved in seizure. State Department plans protest and argues right of neutral registry. Breitung states no official advice yet. Germany offers expert damages, not waiving treaty rights, amid Frye dispute.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug 4 a single robber looted the Cedar Rapids National Bank of 21400 at gunpoint forcing teller Leo Perrin to open the vault and imprisoning him in the vault for about fifteen minutes. Perrin was found in a state of temporary insanity afterward with the condition deemed serious by physicians it is believed the robber was inside the building all night.
Berlin reports a statement from J G Say American consul general refuting a Parla report that Americans are fleeing Germany. The Overseas News Agency cites 300 Americans in Berlin and 4,000 in the empire. The bulletin notes returning Americans are picture men and business travelers moving between Germany and the United States. Local rail fares and schedules from Union Station noted for travel to Harpers Ferry Charlestown Summit Point Winchester with a 3 00 A M Sunday August 4 return.
Page 1 reports on actions affecting Mexico with claims by British figures supporting or challenging US positions. It notes France to keep the Dacia and Germany upholding positions, mentioning the sinking of Warsaw forts and ongoing conflicts.
James Duke, owner of Duke's Park, closes the 2,000 acre tract near Round Brook New Jersey to visitors indefinitely. He cites drastic violations of courtesies and privileges by visiting automobile parties from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have not shown him or his property respect.
President Wilson plans to present defense as a top topic to Congress after receiving reports from Secretaries Garrison and Daniels. He has already reviewed preliminary thoughts, expects to issue recommendations on national defense, and will return to Washington for formal submissions. He played golf this morning but was kept indoors by rain and worked on correspondence.
The annual accounting of Andrew Freedman as committee for Mrs Ida M Flagler, divorced wife of Henry M Flagler, shows property valued at 4,665,569 with securities dominating. Income for the year totaled 21,818 while unexpended income reached 85,606. Mrs Flagler is recovering in Dr Carlos F MacDonald’s sanitarium at Central Valley.
A report from New York on August 4 claims Italy is negotiating for a 50 million war loan with U S bankers. Details and confirmation are lacking with no authoritative announcement. Supposed terms suggest gradual reductions through partial payments to be used for American munitions and exports.
German forces press toward Warsaw from the southeast and northwest, crossing the Narew near Ostrolenka and pushing Russians back to outer Warsaw lines. Mackensen and Buelow advance in separate arcs while Hindenburg eyes the Varen line. Austrian and Bavarian efforts target Lomza and Ivangorod as Russian resistance stiffens in key engagements.
The Belgian steamship Koophandal of 188 tons gross was sunk today by a German submarine off the coast. Nine crewmen were landed, including the captain, by the French steamer Tibor which assisted in rescue efforts. A hospital ship paused nearby during the rescue, and seeks the remaining thirteen crew members. The Koophandal, built at West Hartlepool in 1911, measured 279 feet long, 40 feet beam, and 18 feet deep.
In Greensboro on August 4, Secretary McAdoo urged creating an American merchant marine to carry U S commerce and form a wartime naval auxiliary fleet. He said spending 50 to 60 million dollars is justified to end reliance on foreign flags and warned private capital will not provide the ships. He opposed subsidizing private interests, stressing the need for a national fleet to support the navy abroad.
Tokyo reports Premier Okuma’s cabinet plans to resign forthcoming, with Foreign Minister Kato among officials leaning toward retirement. Elders grapple with forming a ministry able to meet the political demands of the crisis as talks proceed.
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