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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

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Revolt at Shanghai as Chaoc-Ho mutiny erupts near foreigners

Shanghai dec 6 the Chinese cruiser Chaoc-Ho mutinied last night firing on two warships and the arsenal a hour fight followed leaving several shot in the foreign concession the mutiny confined to the Chaoc-Ho authorities warn of shelling the ship at daybreak while attempts to verify details continue in a tense foreign enclave

Chao-Ho and Shanghai Chaoc-Ho Kiang-Nan Arenal Settvy Associated Press Iaser

Kaiser ill health halts direct control of war

Berlin dispatches to the Exchange Telegraph report Kaiser Wilhelm has fallen into ill health and is no longer directing military operations. The emperor is described as morose and alienated, disturbing physicians. Several earlier war reports about his health are noted as refuted.

Washington Ill Heath Berlin Exchange Telegraph Company Ainge

New Comet Discovered by Danish Cable Report

Cambridge Mass December 5 The discovery of a new comet by astronomer Taster at Cape of Good Hope was announced via a Copenhagen cablegram received at Harvard observatory today The comet was sighted near Delta Orionis in Orion's belt and later described as moving northwest by Frank Dyson astronomer royal Greenwich Further cablegram details were censored per the report

Cambridge Taster Cape of Good Copenhagen Harvard Observatory Orion Frank Dyson Creenwich

Reports unrest in Moscow

Moscow police have arrested part of the electoral college delegated by the Russian workmen for choosing representatives to the war industry board. At night military patrols maintain order in parts of Moscow inhabited by working classes. An item released for publication today by the Overseas News Agency via wireless to Sayville.

Moscow War Industry Board

British Setback in Mesopotamia and Ekengren Case

London reports a severe disappointment as Gen Townshend’s Mesopotamian expedition stalls at Kut El Amara with reinforcements unlikely. New York sources say a concealed Turkish force behind Baghdad disrupted British lines and boosted Berlin Constantinople links, signaling a strategic setback. Washington notes Sweden’s Ekengren case shows German diplomatic channels via Sweden and UK censorship, while the U S declines action, citing inviolability of a diplomatic mail pouch.

London Townshend Mesopotamia Botha Africa Kut-El- Amara Bagdad Berlin Constantinople England United States Sweden Hull Gothenburg Foreign Office Ekengren Great Britain A. S

Von Papen and Boy Ed Here With Recall Demanded

The United States has demanded the recall of German attachés Franz von Papen and Karl Boy-Ed. They arrived from New York and met Count von Bernstorff, with possible stay of several days in Washington. State Department seeks safe conduct. no decision yet on Austro Hungarian consul general Alexander von Neuber.

United States Germany Franz von Papen Emmbassy New York Karl Boy-Ed Count von Bernatorff State Department Washington Lansing Teutonic Alexander von Neuber

Girl in Auto Crushed During Elevator Haul

Twelve year old Jennie Siegel died in New York when a car being hoisted in an elevator slipped off the basement shop cradle and crushed her between the car and the first floor. Ada Siegel identified her sister as the passenger who sneaked into the vehicle for a ride.

Washington New York Jennie Siegel Ada Siegel

Large ammunition plant blast reported near Halle losses hit hundreds

London reports a massive explosion at a Halle, Prussian Saxony ammo factory with hundreds feared dead. A similar near miss at Bogden, Silesia is mentioned, with alleged undermining and arrests in Bogden. Unconfirmed sources note suspected disturbed workers in both incidents.

Halle Prussian Saxony London Kolding Denmark Copenhagen Reuter Bogden Silesia Ttta

Bernhardt Ill With Lung Congestion Not Serious

Pearls reports Sarah Bernhardt is ill with congestion of the lungs. Her physicians say she is feverish but there is no cause for anxiety, and her condition is not serious. The Washington Post special cede notes she remains under medical care.

Cade The Washington Post Sarah Bernhardt

Greece under pressure as entente seeks access for troops

World War I dispatch reports Greece delaying full troop access while Entente members press for immediate freedom of movement on Greek soil. Roumania wavers awaiting Russian force buildup in Bessarabia and Anglo French leverage in Serbia. Austro Bulgarian advances continue in Serbia and Montenegro as Italian assault shifts toward Gorizia.

Serbia Montenegro Gorizia Russia Bulgaria Roumania London Greece Constantine Athens Greace France Italy Great Britain Bucharest Europes Bessarabia

Democrats Open Congress With Plans For 1916 Campaign

Congress opens amid Democratic unity as the National Committee meets to prepare for the 1916 presidential campaign. Plans include renomination of Wilson, endorsement of administration, and choosing a time and place for the next convention. Delegations from Chicago, St Louis, Dallas, and San Francisco bring funds and lobbying effort, while weather and logistics are stressed for hotel and rail access. Primary items include the selection of a treasurer and secretary and paving the way for suffrage and defense bills.

Congress Democratic National Committee Chicago St. Louis Dallas San Francisco von Papen von Bernator Balkans BT. R Army Wilson Pullman Aids Women of Navy League Ellis Holland’s News of the Churches

Serbs lose at Monastir as Germans and Bulgarians advance

Berlin reports Serbia's retreat halted near the Albanian border. German and Bulgarian forces enter Monastir amid joyous local welcome, seizing more than 100 cannons and vast war materiel including 200 automobiles. Serbian rear guards beat back in the Yara Mountains. Further Austrian advances near Celebric and Previje.

Berlin Sayville War Office Monastir Prisrend Serbia Albania Yara Mountains Arso Kreoba Ochrida Vienna London Celebric Foca Previje Plevije Novipezar

Nish Sofia Line Is Reopened

Official statement from Sofia announces the restoration of railway communications between Nish and Sofia as of today. The date is reported as December 6 and the news is transmitted via London.

Nish-Sofia Sofia London Nish

Whitman in 1916 Rage Will Run If Hughes Doesn’t

Albany dispatch reports Gov Charles Whitman preparing for a 1916 Republican presidential bid. If Justice Hughes declines, Whitman’s name may be placed at the New York convention as a favorite son. Whitman denies seeking the vice presidency but may not decline if nominated. Four gubernatorial boomlets are ready to launch in the coming months.

Washington Post Albany N Y Charles 9 Whitman White House Whitman Charles E. Hughes New York Whit

Ferdinand visits Nish during wartime stay in Serbia

Berlin December 5 King Ferdinand of Bulgaria visits Nish where he inspects the building that housed the Serbian government during the war capitel in Nish. The Bulgarian monarch tours the site as part of his wartime movements and holds a ceremonial interest in the occupied city.

Berlin Ferdinand of Bulgaria Nish Capitel

Suffrage Parade Today Aims at Large Demonstration

Today brings a major suffrage parade with plans for a strong public show. Reports indicate broad participation anticipated across city districts including notable civic leaders and organizing committees coordinating safety and route details.

No Austrians for Egypt on Western Frontiers

Special Cable to The Washington Post from Roms December 6 reports Emperor Francis Joseph declined to dispatch Austrian troops to assist Germany and Turkey in the Egypt expedition. He says all Austrian forces are needed to defend the western frontiers against Italy.

MacKenzie Washington Post Francis Joseph Egypt Austria Italy

Mackay Sends Horses Home On Steamer Minnehaha

The steamer Minnehaha will take to New York twenty six race horses. Clarence H. Mackay sends his entire string of eighteen from France along with eight English two year olds. The voyage marks a return of top racing stock to the United States from Europe.

London New York Clarence H. Mackay France

Great Northern freighter Minnesota helpless at sea

The disabled Minnesota lies about 25 miles southwest of the Coronado Islands with 16,000 tons of food for London. A wrecking tug and salvage ship head toward the ship as reports say prisoners may be held in the brig. The Dauntless and Jagua race to aid, while questions linger about the alleged machinery sabotage.

London San Diego Cal Great Northern Minnesota Coronado Islands Turtle Bay Lower California Thomas Garlick Big Hill San Francisco Dauntless Inaqua Transpacific Service Seattle Pacific Coast

Conscription Near as Recruiting Fails in London

London December 5 The Earl of Derby in charge of recruiting told railway workers at Long Hatton that his scheme has not met hoped for success. James Henry Thomas said he spoke with the Earl who admitted results were disappointing. The Earl urged a final supreme effort by those who value freedom and oppose conscription.

London Earl of Derby James Henry Thomas Long Haton Thomas Bar

March for Suffrage Petition in Washington Ends in Parade

A colossal 181000 foot suffrage petition carrying 500000 signatures travels by white cloth banner to Congress. A horse mounted division leads a 1000 woman procession from Capitol to the White House as Mrs Sara Field and Miss Frances Jolliffe arrive amid the first National Convention of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage.

Washington Congress Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage Democratic National Committee House Senate South Trimble Champ Clark Representative Mann Illinois Clark Pon Frank Mondetl Wyoming Marshall Capitol White House Sara Bard Field Oregon Frances Jolliffe California San Francisco Congressional Union Tana Lherty Alaska Stanton Square Fourth Street Maryland Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Street Treasury Eost Bris Delia Jackson Gertrude Leonard Mary Kealty Clagett Charles Edward Russell Herman Gasch Misa Blanche Waters Misa Elizabeth Smith Bertha Dana Mabel Hampton Helena Hill Weed Grace Anderson Glory H. Ragland Helen Kerby May Edwards Galin Burrows Helen Perkins Mary Walker Zaton Elizabeth Nagle Myra Stewart Dorothy Hueller Adelaide Neall Minnie Brooke Julia Parks G C Depps Gertrude Crocker Florence Burrows Henry Lockwood C. E Fisher Lillian Bnedicor Elsie Lancaster B B. Correll Dunlap A. C. Muhre Estelle P. Hellman J. A. Hodgkins Gertrude Hunter F. Flanagan Jollie Army and Navy B. M. Young Mra. Z Tanner Mra W Moore Richard Wainwright Francesa Jolliffe Maud Youngset Helen Todd Katherine Fisher Mary Austin Colorado Caroline Spencer Connecticut

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Shangha Chao-Ho Legation Kaiser Cape of Good Hope Herlin Electoral Board Bernstorff W. A. F. Ekengren Count von Bernstorf Dkenren Mr. Ekengren Count von Bernstorff Jegation Germen Holding OU Macedonia Sth Italiana Treneuver Wells Willam F McCombs James E. Smith Gov Fer Clarke Arkansas Baker James P. Clarke Gallinger New Hampshire McAdoo Redfield Haiti Europe Hughes Ferdinand Ispects MacKay Coronado Island May March For Suffrage
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