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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
8
Myron T Herrick, former ambassador, is greeted by thousands in Cleveland at Central Armory after his sensational arrival home. The public reception highlights his career and honors, as crowds cheer and celebrate his return amid wartime events in Europe.
A long column lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices across cities and towns, naming the deceased, addresses, and funeral dates. Notable entries include ALSOP of Pittsburgh and Wash Tate, Emma Hussey Alsop, and others in Towanda and Baltimore areas. A Cleveland event notes Col Herrick as guest of honor at a Union Club banquet with remarks on American charity during wartime.
Secretary Daniels and lawmakers argued for a strong navy and steady postwar preparedness including a 25 000 man naval reserve. They discussed disarmament prospects, international cooperation, and maintaining capable forces without triggering a costly arms race. Col Herrick praised American neutrality and service in Paris.
Washington warns Mexican factions to settle disputes within limits or face US measures as Brig Gen Bliss leads a force at Naco with artillery and cavalry. Reports from Vera Cruz and border posts describe Villa, Zapata, and Tampico actions while Senate debates navy expansion and submarine construction to strengthen defenses.
Paris reports official confirmation of French artillery superiority over German guns along the Champagne front. Allied fire reduced infantry losses from about 100 to 20 per day, with cited strikes destroying caissons, machine guns, and batteries on November 29 to December 6. German successes limited to a few bombardments of Rheims.
Former President Col Roosevelt described astonishing creatures from his River of Doubt journey at the Museum of Natural History. He cited leaf bearing ants dragging away his helmet and sock, fish that eat monkeys, birdsized butterflies, tree-dwelling fire ants, and numerous snakes, in a rotunda talk to about three thousand listeners.
Times records the death of 60 year old M H Meelingh of 342 Thirteenth street Brookland a prominent labor leader killed in the Treasury building after a 53 foot fall from the fourth floor to the basement. He slipped while descending and attempted to grasp the railing. Meelingh had been in Washington fifteen years serving as secretary of the International Association of Stone and Markle Curties.
The death of Representative Vic Payne of New York is reported from Washington. He collapsed after a hearty dinner, with coroner notes confirming arterial sclerosis and heart failure. Payne had served as a longtime House member and led the Ways and Means Committee, shaping tariffs including the Payne Aldrich law.
Rome December 10 The Osservatore Romano prints an official note saying Sir Edward Grey asked the Vatican about Sir Henry Howard's appointment as England envoy to the Holy See announced November 4. Cardinal Casparri replied Henry would be welcomed, the Vatican’s first official word on Britain’s renewed diplomatic ties.
The House debated Representative Ben Johnsons substitute for the half and half apportionment of District expenses. The Johnson proposal would exhaust district revenues before federal funds cover running costs, with final funding to be no more than half from the U S Treasury. The fate rests with the Senate which previously rejected the Page plan amid partisan debate.
At the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America convention in Richmond a report warns that psychological tensions between Japan and the United States could trigger deplorable consequences from minor incidents. The committee notes that press sensationalism fuels anti-Japanese sentiment and calls for a higher moral tone at the Panama-Pacific exposition and in public discourse. Representative R Brodbeck, defeated in Pennsylvania, contests the outcome of the Twentieth District election amid charges of corrupt practices by election boards.
Vienna reports a Servian victory near Milinava with Austrians forced to retreat to strong positions. December saw twenty runs captured and numerous prisoners taken as Servians push forward. Austrian losses and reinforcements are debated in the official Vienna dispatch.
General Louis Botha announces the Boer rebellion is nearly over after the Dec 4 capture of 700 rebels and surrender of 200. He notes remaining leaders are at large, warns against vengeance, and calls on the people to counter German brinkmanship from Southwest Africa to protect the Union's peace.
Special to Mie Washington Post reports that the Europe war’s impact on the fashionable world is reflected in the Social Register. A July compared 1815 issue shows an 11 percent drop in Americans going abroad, while European arrivals fell about 14 percent, indicating a rebound of families from abroad. Marriages and deaths fluctuated in notable families. 1914 saw 210 marriages among well known men and women, with 21 in the prior year. The Social Register’s reach extended from Seattle and Portland to Southern California, Los Angeles, and Pasadena, including much of the Pacific coast.
A Turkish mine at the entrance near Athet4 saya Rosaphorus reportedly sunk a Turkish gunboat. Dispatches indicate the mine strike caused loss of life and damage to the vessel, with limited details confirming the incident and location.
Washington health officials yesterday announced that seven year old Randall Forts, a resident of St Louis, was placed under quarantine in Southeast Washington after showing leprous symptoms. He is believed to be linked to John Early, both likely to be housed at the Washington Asylum leper colony.
Vienna dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph appoints Archduke Frederick as field marshal. Archduke Frederick is a cousin of the emperor and the appointment names him commander in chief. Amsterdam Dec 10.
Cincinnati postmaster Montfort announces resignation after sixteen years in office. Appointed under McKinley, his term would have expired January 27, 1915, but he will retire December 14, with final duties ending December 1. He has submitted details to the Postmaster General in Washington.
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