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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
7
A British source claims about July 81 Germany had 1.86 million on the Western Front and 1.4 million on the Eastern Front, totaling 3.2 million in fighting lines with 159,000 Austrians against Russians. It notes reserves and convalescents complicate totals and details casualties up to June 30.
A rough report from Manchester notes an Arabic liner missing vessel with a likely tragedy. Letters from a father mention a probable death among a couple described as Mr and Mrs Neave or Neave propably perished aboard the Arabic. The White Star Line issued a statement clarifying the situation.
Berlin papers debate the sinking of the Arabic noting loss of life may stem from leaky boats and not German submarines. They question official reports, emphasize the ship was English in the war zone carrying war materiel and gold, and point to salvaged passengers and crew.
Field Marshal von Sanders Pasha, commander of the Fifth Army, asserts Turkish troops can hold the Gallipoli peninsula if Allied reinforcements come. He notes Turkey lacks a navy to challenge Allied gunfire and warns allies to move beyond ship range to test real war, expressing absolute confidence in Turkish forces.
Premier Okuma and War Minister Oka visited Nikko to brief the emperor on plans to boost munitions output for Japan's allies, ordering foundries and factories to accelerate production. The allied ambassador discussed the matter at length. Paris reports Russia's industrial mobilization nearing completion, with factories poised to add 2000 shells per day soon.
In a tense Marietta courtroom the jury found Leo M Frank died from hanging by unknown parties. Witnesses described automobiles near the Frey gin and the grove where the body was found. Officials testified on efforts to identify the lynchers and bring them to justice.
New reports from Petrograd and London clarify the Per nov landing attempt and subsequent Riga gulf actions between August 14 and 22. Three large transports engaged Russian batteries at close range and were sunk or disabled. a Moltke type cruiser was said sunk earlier by a British submarine, with no heavy ships used by either side in the Riga battle.
The Washington Post reports that U S editors stress readiness through a large trained force, warning raw volunteers cannot match trained soldiers. It notes Japan’s constitution limits military use to defense and relation to the throne, and warns any push to send troops abroad would provoke outrage.
A Nish dispatch says Serbia will respond in two or three days with reservations to entente terms. The government faces opposition but expects to overcome objections and reach a final decision at an extraordinary ministerial meeting presided by King Peter. Meanwhile, politics in the United States are turning to a single party platform as Depew discusses progressives and election strategy.
Reports from Berlin quote a stenographic record of a Russian imperial finance committee meeting. Count Kokowzen says the last loan realized 400,000,000 rubles, with a deficit of 560,600 rubles and an unlimited money issue feared. He urges America as the only hope while Paris and London withhold new loans. Finance Minister Bark offers no clear reply.
Justiné Frederick L Siddons sat in the District Supreme Court for the first time this vacation, filling in until September 11 when Justice Walter McCoy will take over. Justice Siddons replaced Justice Ashley M Gould who departs for Maryland after a cleanup period. Saloonkeeper Charles Wolf at 1202 Waterstreet was adjudged a bankrupt on a voluntary petition, with unsecured claims totaling 3155.42 and secured claims 1512.28. Assets include bar fixtures stock in trade and household goods valued at 1206, with 640 exempt, case sent to referee Ben McCalmont.
Montreal business leaders plan to travel to Quebec City on Friday to urge Sir Lomer Gouin to appoint a provincial receiver to manage Montreal finances. They argue the provincial government should intervene to assure prudent handling of citizens funds until the city’s finances stabilize amid a mounting deficit forecast for 1916.
An advertisement touts a facial treatment to remove freckles liver spots pimples and wrinkles by peeling away discolored surface skin. It claims quick results using wax like preparations and a home face bath recipe with coal tar powder and hydrogen peroxide, urging nightly application and warm water cleansing.
United States Attorney John B Laskey and Maj Raymond W Pullman led a lengthy conference on graft charges against several city policemen. The plan shifted to sending collected evidence to the grand jury for action, with Assistant District Attorney Hawken reviewing testimonies and rumors as investigators push toward the week’s end hearings.
Resolutions of confidence and support were sent to President Wilson by governors from nearly a score of states attending the annual conference in Boston. Led by Gov Walsh of Massachusetts, the resolutions express willingness to follow Wilson’s leadership to promote the nation's honor and peace amid international tension.
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