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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
10
The Washington Post reports amid Arras bombardment that Japanese forces adopt a firmer war posture in Asia, with speculation they may keep Kiauchau. In Arras, the bishop refuses to abandon the ruined cathedral, holding mass at the altar amid heavy shelling as German and Allied troops suffer severe losses and street fighting intensifies.
Japan's coming year budget shows expenditures of 555.9 million yen or 278 million dollars with revenue down by 40.6 million. The war prompts a 4.5 million drop in customs, and spending plans include two killed credit certainties for dreadnoughts and torpedo boat destroyers, plus two submarines and two more destroyers.
A string of death notices and funeral details from Washington DC and surrounding areas. Entries list names such as Margaret Cox, Mary Mills, James Perry USN, Ida May Scott, Juliette Towles, Alice Morrison Birtos and more, with addresses and church or cemetery references. Services date from December 7 to December 9, 1914, with private internments and memorials noted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services.
The Pan American Union governing board creates a nine member special commission to study wartime accords and define neutral rights with emphasis on safeguarding commerce. Argentina expresses strong support for a united American declaration, arguing world events demand clear, timely definitions of belligerent and neutral rights.
William W. Rockhill veteran American diplomat died in Honolulu while en route to Peking to advise President Yuan Shikai. He had served as minister to China Greece and as ambassador to Russia and Turkey. Funeral will be held locally with Lucius Pinkham in charge.
Salem Oregon December 8 R N Gibson sentenced from Multnomah County to serve one to five years in the penitentiary for obtaining money by false pretenses was refused admission when he arrived at the prison unattended today. He had been authorized by Sheriff Ward of Portland to travel alone but forgot his commitment papers and was told to return for them, then began the trip back to Portland in annoyance.
A lengthy discussion outlines how neutral rights must be safeguarded as belligerents rights threaten global order. Emphasizing neutrality as a moral and practical duty, speakers call for stronger recognition of neutral sovereignty and a shift in international law toward impartiality in wartime.
Special to The Washington Post London Dec 8 The Hon F G Pearson aged 20 of the army service coins third son of and Cowdray is reported killed in action The Hon Francia Geoffrey Pearson was born in 1591 In 1909 he married Miss Ethel Lewis daughter of Mr Jong Lewis
A wartime report recounts German and Austrian actions near Cracow and Lodz with heavy losses for German units. It notes night assaults toward Strykow, reinforcements to the eastern front, and a daring Russian river crossing to secure a ford on the Dounaets, aiding river passage for additional troops.
Gov elect Whitman announces Mary Wallan Wotherspoon will be appointed state superintendent of putas, with the post running concurrently with the governor’s term and paying $6,000 a year. Wotherspoon accepted, noting he sought the job at retirement but did not confirm until today. Whitman praised him as the best man for the position and said the office aligns with his term.
Special to The Washington Post Newport RoI December 8 in the superior court Mrs Alice Key Potter Adams was granted a divorce from Newton Adams on neglect to provide grounds. Custody of their minor child awarded. Petition uncontested with affidavits read. Mrs Adams said she married in 1908 and that Adams gave little support, earning her wages at Wanamaker’s and teaching dancing to survive.
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