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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

5

Palmer Denies Being "M. P." In Wilson Talk July Twenty Two

Washington dispatch to the Herald reports Palmer, a former Mitchel representative and reformer within the Quaker circle, denied being the mysterious MP referenced in conversations with President Wilson. He discussed two topics: his definition of the Court of Claims office and the possible formation of a steamship line for noncontraband goods, amid rigid antiknock context and opposition to war and munition shipments.

Palmer Sebi Washington Post Stoulsbury Mitchel John B Stanch New York Stinehfell Washington Officusts Washington Dispatch Herald Wilson Roder Lansing Thin Cerret Congress

Doctor's View Of War Shows Few Deaths At Ambulance Hospital Paris

Dr Harry Cushing of Harvard reports on first aid and battlefield care at the American Ambulance Hospital in Paris. Of 400 patients, only seven died, sparking debate on best first aid kits. Conference attendees discuss simplicity for lay responders and role of trained physicians in continuing care.

American Ambulance Hospital Paris Air But Harry Cushing France Harry Tushing Harvard University Willard Ne Ampires Allroad Sur- Kcone Public Health Service Redross Army Navy Krushing Belne Cushing Goldiers

Cotton Degree A Brutal Act Of Illegal Status

International laws expert Hannis Taylor denounces Britain's decree making raw cotton contraband as a brutal act of legality. He cites London Declarations and Sir Edward Grey assurances to the State Department and urges U S officials to act firmly against perceived contravention.

Cotton Hannis Taylor Spain Britain London Great Britain Edward Grey State Department State Departmenta Aiegld

Germans in Amherst Camp Threaten Retaliation Over Ill Treatment

Berlin reports allege mistreatment of about 700 German civilians interned at Amherst Nova Scotia. Ottawa denies the claims, noting original interned were seamen from sunk cruisers and that arrangements improved with better provisioning and cooks.

Nova Scotia Berlin London Amherst Emd Amherst Canada Ottawa Ontario Germany State Department Department Poeteuet Monckton

German Naval Circles Doubt How Arabic Met Fate

Berlin reports voiced by German naval circles question English press on the Arabic sinking. Both claims of passenger belts and torpedo or mine cause are debated. Deutsche Tageszeitung condemns U.S. disregard of German warnings and asserts submarine warfare must continue.

Berlin Fragal Liverpool Deutsche Tageszeitung Drewnen Germany The Tageszeitung United States

Japan to Aid Russia Rise of Munition Output Hints

Premier Okuma states Japan will provide greater aid to Russia by increasing munition shipments and private and national resources. He notes no troops to Europe but emphasizes Japan’s enhanced munitions capacity aiding the Allies. Japan plans to send delegates to a European peace conference while seeking recognition of Orient supremacy.

Okuma Tokyo Kohumin Shimbun Japan Russia Europe

Dominican envoy named for France Italy and Spain

San Domingo August 28 President Jim Iniz appoints Elias Brache Hija former minister of war and marine as Dominican Minister to France Spain and Italy He will depart for Paris to assume duties as envoy to the three nations.

San Domingo Jim Iniz Elias Brache Hija France Spain Tealds Paris

London Denies Arabic Was Armed

The admiralty declared the Arabic was an unarmed passenger ship bound for a neutral port and could not carry contraband. Survivors from the Dunsley report seeing the submarine close behind, noting it showed no identifying marks before firing a torpedo.

Admiralty Dunsies Dunsteystern Cant Finch Dunaley Fred

New Note for Britain in Dispute Over Contraband

The United States prepares a new formal note to Britain challenging the seizure of cotton under the contraband order and indicating possible arbitration. Officials expect the dispute to remain in prize court proceedings with no informal talks, while relief efforts continue for German and Austrian funds held at Rotterdam and other neutral ports.

Great Britain Great Brlitain State Department United States Rotterdam

Frontline War Bulletins Across Europe in August News

Berlin reports enemy fleets near Zeebrugge and heavy fighting in the Vosges and near Muenster. French and Russian actions span Artois to Champagne with bombardments, counterattacks, and prisoner totals. Engagements persist along the Liege to Barrenkopf fronts and along the Dobr and Bug regions with ongoing artillery activity and mine warfare.

Germany Berlin Zeebrugge Vosges Muenster Lingekopt Schiatemannele Barrenkopf Wastrin Lille An Astern von Hindenburg von Enchharn Kovno Bobr Ossowetr Tykocin Koctn Bielsk Prince Leopold of Bavaria Kleszoze-Leranza von Mackensen Priva Razna Bug Puloya Brest-Litovah Sviticze Piszoza Viadova Tariven France Paris French War Office Artois Souchez Neuville Somme Clee Qige Aisne Argonne Fontaine Madame Bolante Linge Lens Henin-Lietard Loos Department Pas de Calais Ville-Sur-Touche

Break With Kaiser Likely Over Arabic Sinking

Washington dispatch reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing resolved to recall Ambassador Gerard from Berlin and consider severing diplomatic relations with Germany if evidence confirms the Arabic sinking was unjustified. They aim to act only after thorough review, hoping to avoid drastic steps but prepared to follow the nation’s dignity.

Wilson Lansing Kaiser—Fee United Nation Sheilal Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch New York ‘Tribune Langing Gerard Berlin Germany

Allies Plan to Steady Cotton Market Amid Surplus Talks

A. S. treasury reports unmovable cotton back of embargo and outlines possible informal commissions to Britain to arrange surplus sale. Allied strategies in Liverpool and Liverpool area aim to steady prices during the picking season without agents entering speculative activity.

Great Britain Harding England Itig Liverpool

Leiter Favors War in Germany Adventure

Special to the Washington Star Chicago confronts wartime zeal as Joseph Leiter advocates declaring war on Germany without delay. He predicts a long two to three year struggle and urges leveraging U S resources for the Allies. He cites the Dardanelles fall and Russia's need to move imports via that route, noting Austria's bankruptcy and the end of diplomatic dalliance.

Chicago Ill Joseph Leiter Wheat Corner Germany Leiter Dardanelles Russia Austria

Summer Home Wrecked by Lightning Near Hancock Point

Alfred P Lasher, a wealthy New York lumber dealer, and his wife escaped death when lightning struck their summer cottage at Hancock Point Me. The bolt entered the cupola and ran across the bed where they slept, stunning Mrs Lasher who recovered. The storm was heavy and damaged several nearby farmhouses.

PD Lasher New York Wallington Post Hancock Point Alfred P Lasher Lasher

Baptist Preacher Attacks Fellow Ministers Over Frank Lynching

Rev A C Hendley of Capitol View Baptist Church defended the mob that lynched Leo M Frank, blaming Gov Slaton and outsiders while condemning Atlanta preachers who spoke for the imprisoned man. He argued Georgia citizens acted to enforce a court sentence and suggested women would have acted if men had not.

Washington Post Atlanta Leo M Frank A C Hendley Capitol View Baptist Church Hendley Frank Slaton Henatey Georgia Hendisy Georia

Bank Robbery at Bernice: Bandits Loot First State Bank

Masked bandits entered the First State Bank of Bernice Oklahoma 14 miles east of here late today. They covered cashier B D Mead with revolvers and took about 1500 dollars in currency before escaping toward Spavinaw. Posses pursued but details are sparse.

First State Bank of Bernice Here Mead Pursui

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