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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
8
Romanian decision to join the Allies is reported amid cautious hopes of avoiding a winter offensive. Military experts caution that Servia could falter while Bulgaria remains doubtful, with discussions of mobilization and potential spring actions shaping the broader war outlook.
Tondon reports that during his visit to France King George conferred the Order of Work on Sir June French, commander of the British forces on the continent.
Fragmentary notice reports Austrians fortifying Vienna as Allied forces press the border area. Officials describe increased defense measures and civilian mobilization. No specific dates or names are readable in the text.
King Nicholas of Montenegro telegraphs that a third of his army has fallen on the battlefield. He urges continued defense and requests aid in money or supplies as Montenegrin forces fight with about 50,000 men. Berlin reports say transports escorted by British and French warships reached Antivari, signaling possible troop aid.
Reports from New York describe Britain's naval expansion under Admiral Jessico with six superdreadnoughts and eight battle cruisers planned for Devonport and Portsmouth yards within six months. The plan includes advanced turret arrangements and siege gun adaptations as part of wartime strategy. A parallel story notes Osteopath Dr Robert Moore's arrest for embezzling from wealthy Fifth Avenue clients, prompted by disappearing funds and a decoy bill package found on Moore.
Paris dispatch reports the Turkish purchased German cruiser Goeben heavily damaged in a Black Sea fight with the Russian fleet. Fifteen shells reportedly killed 126 crew, disabled a turret, smokestack, and one engine. Survivors buried at Therapia. 40 minutes of battle with Russian forces.
Special cable from Paris reports Gen Joffre announcing the military medal for Andrew Bourgoin of the sixty sixth infantry at age 19. During the Marne battle he saved the colors under heavy fire, carrying them back after his unit axis fell, and was shown mercy by a dying German officer who kissed him and spoke of eight children in Berlin.
Miss Jessie Cope of Los Angeles and Chicago faced a white slave charge and arrest for allegedly trying to bribe federal officials. She had been in Providence in August consulting attorney Willam H Thornley about pursuing action against Col Alexander, whom she says took her to Chicago. Thornley said she sought information, not bribery, and had left without further contact. The case links Miss Cope and her mother to Alexander, a former Illinois official and wealthy manufacturer, with connections to Los Angeles and Chicago.
London December 6 The Irish nationalist John Redmond spoke at a steel demonstration in Ireland stating that over 130000 Irishmen were serving in imperial forces. He cited emigration and reserve figures, noting 84000 had joined before the war and tens of thousands more later, with Catholics among Volunteer enlistments and the National Guard. He argued unity for home rule and predicted separatists would fade once Ireland gains its own parliament.
Kaiser Wilhelm II and Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg visited the Sedan house near Dorecherv where Bismarck first met Napoleon III on September 2 1870. They left gold keepsakes and spoke with Mme Fourniure-Liban recounting the meeting. The empress recalled the chancellor as tall but lacking Bismarck’s wicked eyes.
Berlin reports hostile aircraft dropped four bombs Friday in Freiburg Baden region near the Swiss border. The aim was to destroy a railroad bridge. An official statement denied reports that the Krupp plant at Essen was bombed.
London reports Walter H Page and Sir Edward Grey held a two hour talk on contraband and the British export ban. Both governments seek a mutually satisfactory adjustment with Washington now handling the long series of reports and claims from American industries and commerce. A conclusion within days is expected as Britain grants facilities for American trade while protecting its own vital interests.
A Russian staff officer said Russian forces are bombing Cracow and suburbs from the south with a strong reserve in central Poland to counter a German offensive. He stated the main invasion would concentrate toward Cracow Oppeln and Breslau, while cholera was reported raging at the Przemyst jagarri son.
A New York dispatch reports that the Justice Department maintains its enforcement methods under the Mann act, with no new federal instructions to district attorneys. The Alexander case raises questions on commercial element requirements and criminal conspiracy liability, with the Supreme Court expected to hear the issue early in January.
German forces report a retreat between Bethune and Vermelles spanning about 39 miles to reach a stronger position beyond French artillery. Casualties total 1,200 with 4 rapid-fire guns 1,200 rifles and 47 000 rounds captured. Washington said no new Mexican advices since Saturday and denied border troop withdrawals by the War Department.
Incoming dispatches from Norfolk report the safe arrival of two vessels that had stranded off Ocean City. Navy officials say no American warship was in the area and the unknown ship is believed foreign, as no report of the accident was wirelessed to Washington.
From Laredo Texas a dispatch reports Gen Cesario Castro commanding an army loyal to Carranza defeated Zapata followers near San Martin. The action follows prior engagements as forces maneuver in the region.
Jane Tappan, born to a foundling and raised by Capt Abner Tappan's wife, was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity. A former nurse in Lowell Hospital, she allegedly murdered many friends including her adoptive mother’s daughter, detailing a chilling motive to secure a pleasure.
A fire at the New York Central Park menagerie endangers lions and hippos including a renowned 4 ct II. Lions and hippos narrowly escape death as flames engulf the Monhouge complex. Louis Siebold and patrol officers aid evacuation and firefighters arrive to extinguish the blaze.
The firm of il loupe & Co of 11 Broadway obtained a Uniform Order from the British War Office for three million dollars. The contract, valued at 5.6 million, is to be executed within ten weeks, covering 172 outfits and 70 million units.
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