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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1914
Page
1
Media reports detail the 1910 wedding of Mrs Clews to Robert Goelet, with the Baltimore social circle and New York society in attendance. The ceremony at Wayne, Pennsylvania, featured the bride’s family and close friends, while remarks noted the groom’s prominent lineage and the couple’s long engagement.
Berlin reports semi official statement that German cruisers crossed the North sea four times in six weeks in response to British taunts. It argues the British fleet missed chances, noting Germany’s stance on Churchill and a need to “dig the rata from the hola.”
Dover reports British naval forces heavily shelling German positions between Nieuport and Middelkerke from Friday midnight to 7 am Saturday. German fire early on was strong, but by morning the German batteries were said to be destroyed or withdrawn, with only light replies later.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mrs. Keith Donaldson 24, once called the million-dollar bride, was jailed after a trespass dispute with her former mother-in-law over access to their child. She claimed she and ex-husband Keith Donaldson would remarry. a maid described a hair pulling incident. Bail kept her at peace pending hearing.
The State Department reported two British subjects, Francis and Dumlret, killed by bandits near Nacozari Sonora. Consuls investigated while consular officials moved to verify the deaths. Reports from Mexico City indicate Puebla evacuation by constitutionalists and rising tensions along the border with Mexican factions.
Special to The Washington Post reports New York chorus girls revolt against sensationalized press and seek editors’ permission to censor all material from press agents. They argue public view harms their profession and urge control over advertising style. Ad text references Berton Volmes Travelogues and Allied Powers listings.
Five prisoners, four colored and one white, were whipped on their bare backs at the New Castle county workhouse during a rain and sleet storm. Walter G. Hastings, acting guard, lashed the inmates as Walter Crawford was absent. The wounded received ten lashes. Charles Lynch, the white man, faces an additional year in prison.
Knoxville mourns Lee McClung former United States treasurer dies in London hospital after three months typhoid fever His death confirmed by cable from his brother He formerly served as Yale University treasurer and held executive posts with St Paul and Duluth Railroad and Southern Railway Body to be returned to Knoxville for interment
Griffith announces a three year pact with Johnson 1510 Stay for $12,500 yearly. The club denies a bonus, with manager Gilmore stating disbelief. Chicago Federals plan to test legality of the case in courts.
Pitcher explains he signed with the Washington ball club after talks with Manager Griffith and legal authorities. He states the option in last year's contract is binding and he will return to fulfill the agreement at the club’s terms.
Russian and Allied forces report heavy fighting with German attempts repulsed near the Vistula and in West Galicia. An armored train to the Carpathians was destroyed by a mine planted by Austrian raiders. Descriptions note severe German losses, heroic Russian defense, and a Przemysl garrison sortie toward Bierny.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg's army captured Lowicz after days of heavy combat and forced the Russians to retreat further. The report, routed through Berlin and London, places the event in the eastern theater as of December 20.
Paris dispatch reports fierce fighting near La Bassee and east of Arras as French British Indian forces clash with German troops. Berlin claims only pursuit in Poland. Russian reports describe outpost engagements on the Vistula. Allies shift heavy artillery to clear paths for infantry amid renewed trench battles from Antwerp to the French border.
William Cleary town clerk and Democratic leader of Haverstraw county was acquitted of first degree murder in the death of Eugene M. Newman his son in law. The verdict prompted a court newsroom crowd reaction and a nervous episode for Cleary’s wife Mrs. Cleary in the courtroom. The jury’s agreement came after a tense deliberation as spectators reacted with applause at the announcement.
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