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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1915

Page

6

Air victory sinks German submarine near Ostend

British admiralty reports Squadron Commander Arthur W. Bigsworth destroyed a German submarine off Ostend by bombs from an aeroplane. The sunken vessel was observed wrecked, and German destroyers located its position. The notice notes enemy losses are not usually published and cites wartime constraints.

Bigsworth Ostend Teutons London Belgium Secretary of the Admiralty Ans Arthur W. Bigsworth R. N Admiralty Higsworth

One Bridgeport Strike Ends in Settlement Progress

Bridgeport Conn August 26 unions report progress as one of several strikes winds down. A corset maker with 175 workers grants an eight hour day, Bryant striping Company with 2200 out expects settlement Monday, a rating agency finds 4600 idle, Samuel Gompers to visit within days.

Bridgeport. Conn Bryant Trin Company Samuel Gompera American Federation of Labor

Obituary notices for several residents dated August 1915

Died. May V. Rowler at St Elizabeth Hospital August 25 1915 interment Glenwood Cemetery August 27 2 p.m. Immler at 230 Fourteenth street southwest August 36 1915 6 20 p.m. funeral from J William Lea 332 Pennsylvania avenue northwest August 29 at 3 p.m. Anton William Kein husband of Mary M Kein funeral August 27 8 30 a.m. from 1426 Sixth street northwest to Immaculate Conception Church. Lochrey Eliga J Lochrey widow of Charles A Lochrey funeral August 27 2 p.m. from W W Dy & Co funeral parlors Interment private. Wright George Ghorgh husband of Mary Katharine Wright funeral August 28 10 a.m. Woodlawn Cemetery.

Jwler St. Elizabeth Hospital May V. Rowler Glenwood Cemetery Immler Fourteenth Street Hmma Immler Frederick A. Tminner J. William Lea Pennsylvania Avenue Kletn Anton William Mary M. Kein Nep Miller Sixth Street Immaculate Conception Church Crass Lochrey Eliga J. Lochrey Freeland Charles A. Lochrey Wright Ghorgh Mary Katharine Wright OR. F. Harvey Sona Fourteenth Street Northwest

Berlin Shocked by Sinking Arabic as Peace Hopes Rise

Special Cable from Berlin reports German officials and citizens believe the Arabic sinking was not intentional and hope a mis judgment or mine caused the loss. Washington and Berlin seek facts, awaiting an official German admiralty report before any action, amid calls for restraint.

Berlin Washington Lusitania Russia Balkan America Wilson Ministry of Marine Prosa

Wilson Demands Four Points Before Peace With Germany

Washington dispatch from New York reports President Wilson pressing Germany to disavow the Arabic attack, award reparation, punish the commander, and guarantee submarine acts violating international law will stop. German Ambassador von Bernstorff met Secretary Lansing for about an hour as discussions continue. The envoy left in a cordial mood, while both sides anticipate a possible debate on the remaining issues.

New York Washington Count’ von Bernetorit United States Lansing State Department Count von Bernstorf Wilson Germany Sater Foreign Office

No One Can Go to England Says U Boat Chief Sinking Spanish Ship

Paris dispatch reports Spanish steamer Isidore sunk by German submarine after captain surrendered papers and crew abandoned ship. German commander allegedly declared No one can go to England. Isidoro carried oil iron and foodstuffs.

England Isidore

Peasants Urge Czar to Hold Firm War Support

The emperor is quoted promising the war will continue until victory secures Europe. He states France can count on his immovable will to persevere until complete victory is achieved.

Czar France Europe

Bulgaria Warned Over Unopposed Serb Invasion Route

A Times dispatch from Bucharest reports Germany and Austria threaten Bulgaria with Belgium’s fate if it blocks the Danube gateway for an attack on Serbia. The note pledges a free lead to Bulgaria if it cooperates, while Romania’s stance and troop movements hint at wider Balkan turmoil.

London Bulgaria Belgium Germany Austria Serbia the Times Bucharest Danube Vidina Belogradchik Sofia Roumania

Newport News Refuses to Clear British Ship With a 4-Inch Gun

Newport News authorities refuse clearance papers for the British steamer Waimana from Marseilles to Buenos Aires after finding a 4 inch rifle mounted on the main deck aft. Treasury officials in Washington will decide if the Waimana violates agreements barring armed British merchantmen from U S ports. The 10 000 gross ton ship with 74 crew stopped at Newport News for coal. Captain Holmes says the gun is for protection against submarines.

Newport News Marseilla Buenos Aires Treasury Washington United States Great Britain Holmes

France Demands Strong Government to Face Tasks Ahead

Premier Viviani defended wartime unity and rejected talk of premature peace. He said France must have uninterrupted government authority and parliamentary cooperation, noting divergences exist in a free system but warning against any division toward peace. Parliament backed the government with credits by 531 to 1.

M. Viviani Parta France Home Services War Department Frances Belgium Aleane Lorraine Vivian Viclo

Agriculture leader calls for broader conscription amid war

In London an agricultural delegation heard Earl Selborne urge wider conscription next year. He warned laborers must be drawn from farms and districts not yet mobilized, with foremen remaining and women or new workers handling rest of tasks. He cited Russia's reverses as increasing Allied burdens and costs.

London Selborne The Bard of Agriculture Hit Earl Earl Kitchener Atocman

Holy War Declared Against Italy by Turkish Leader

Advices from Turkey state that the Sheik-al-Islam, chief priest of the Mohammedan faith, has proclaimed a holy war against Italy. The announcement adds to wartime tensions as regional powers respond to the conflict.

Washington Post Athens Turkey Sheik-al-Islam Italy

Body of Mrs Bruguiere Not Yet Recovered

New York dispatch reports conflicting with earlier claims that Mrs Josephine L Bruguiere’s body had been removed after the Arabic sinking. The White Star Line announced that neither her body nor Dr Edmund F Woods’s remains had been found, and the search for victims continued with survivors sailing for the United States amid Adriatic conditions.

Roumania Hungary Gelicia Serbia Bulgaria Marion Bruguiere Roufania New York Josephine L. Bruguiere White Star Line Edmund F. Woods

French Firms Accused of Selling Grain to Germany and France

Paria Aug 24 In parliamentary reports today Louis Dreyfus and Company a leading grain firm stands accused of selling part of the Normandy cargo to German agents while in Antwerp in August last year and later selling the same grain to France Baumann a German born director of major French mills at Corbeil is charged with selling wheat to the government at an overcharge of 10 cents a bushel The prosecution request was filed by M Laurent but committees failed to act

Paria Louis Commissary Department Dreyfus and Company M. Baumann France Corbeil

Teutons Capture Brest-Litovsk In Major Wehrmacht Advance

Brest-Litovsk, Russia’s key fortress in Poland, has fallen to Austro German forces after rapid bombardment. German Bavarians pursue Russians from Warsaw toward the fortress, threatening an enveloping move. The Russians evacuate, losing a critical field base and disrupting their defense plan as Brest-Litovsk’s loss shifts strategic balance eastward.

Berlin Sayville Brest-Litovak Russia Poland Prince Leopold Warsaw Brest-Litovek Bug Brest-Litovsk Kovno Kogel Bielostok Grodno Hrest-Litovsk Moscow Petrograf Brest: Litovak

Garrison Report Nearing Completion for National Defense

Secretary Garrison’s report on the army’s needy is nearly finished and will be submitted to President Wilson early next week. Recommendations are practically completed, awaiting data prepared at the War College.

Garrison Wilson War. College

Turkish Cabinet Split Over Greek and Armenian Persecution

The Times Mytilene correspondent reports a Turkish cabinet split over alleged Greece and Armenia persecutions. The grand vizier threatens resignation if abuse ends. Enver Pasha offered the job to Rifaat Pasha, who declined and seeks cabinet peace.

London Times Myti‘lene Saya Turkey Enver Pasha Rifaat Pasha Senate Rifaat

Time Limit for Haiti Proclaimed Amid Marine Action

Haiti's parliament must act by September 17 on a proposed ten year US financial protectorate. American marines will occupy major ports to curb anarchy as gunboat Nashville sails for Port au Prince and Port de Paix with troops and weaponry. clashes with Haitian soldiers occur but injuries are reported absent.

Haiti United States Sttle Republic Port Au France Caperton Nashville Port o@ Paix Philadelphia Tennessee Decker Annapolis

India fears unrest as tribesmen roused by foreign literature

Privy advices from Americans who once lived in India say northern tribesmen are agitated by provocative writings from San Francisco Manila and by Turkish propagandists. Loyal Indian troops could curb any insurrection though no plans exist to send Japanese troops to India or Russia.

San Francisco Manila Tokyo India Rusela

Russian shell crisis ends in abundance and readiness

London reports the Russian shell shortage crisis is over. Chairman Shingareff of the duma defense committee says munition output has more than doubled and supplies are moving forward promptly. The army is in splendid fighting condition and internal administration is adapting to new conditions.

London Russia Shingareff Duma Defense Committee Daily Chronicle Petrograd

Praise Wilsons Stand

William Church Osborn, Democratic State committee chairman, after returning from Wyoming and Yellowstone trip, says President Wilson is favored by voters across parties. He notes Republicans and Democrats alike praise his handling of international issues and that the country is united behind the President.

Washington Post New York Wilson William Church Osborn Democratic State Committee Wyoming Yellowstone Mr. Osborn

U S Embassy Guards After Turkish Mob Attack

Special cables from Athens report the U S embassy in Constantinople under guard after a Turkish mob attacked the building. Troops were sent at the request of Ambassador Morgen thau to protect Italians seeking refuge, with several mob members killed and soldiers still on duty.

Morgenthau Washington Post Athens United States Constantinople Italy

Edison Nickel Battery Test For Submarines Start

New York August 26 official test of Thomas A. Edison nickel batteries for submarine use was conducted at the New York navy yard on submarine K 6. Lieut J E Bailey in charge said he was much pleased with the batteries and within a few days the submarine will be submerged for several hours as an additional test. Navy yard officials have requested Secretary Daniels to order nickel batteries for three more submarines for a cruising test next month.

Watson New York Thomas A. Edison New York Navy Yard J. E. Bailey Navy Yard Daniela

Dr Hornaday to Lecture on Defense on Coast

Dr William T Hornaday director of the New York zoological park recently elected vice president of the Army League has taken the lecture platform for national defense. He will speak in a dozen cities on the Pacific coast stressing the need for stronger national defense and believes it is paramount.

William T. Hornaway New York

Italian Steamer Met Yagni Reported Ashore Near Florida

The Italian steamer Met Yagni from Malta was reported ashore near Ajax reef Bis cayne Bay Florida as of yesterday. The coast guard cutter Miami is currently responding to the vessel and its crew remains unknown.

Ajax Reef Biscayne Bay Fla Met- Yagni Malta Coast Guard Miami

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