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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
1
Allies make slight gains along front in Flanders and France while Teutons hold strong positions. Russians hurled reinforcements to their front which remains unpierced despite severe attacks.
British troops press new attacks on German lines in trench warfare across Poland Galicia and East Prussia as fighting intensity rises. German advances toward Warsaw stall near Skierniewice while Russians pull forces from Aradow. Reports detail German and Austrian efforts around Cracow, Nida and the Vistula with heavy casualties expected in a protracted struggle.
The Washington Post reports German leaders aim to lift morale by celebrating Christmas among troops in western Flanders. Zeppelins raid toward the English coast and large hangars near Heyst station hint at intensified air activity. Soldiers receive Christmas presents via military post, with trees placed in trenches and hospitals as celebrations unfold.
Lisbon reports Germany has again attacked Angola in Portuguese West Africa. The minister of colonies said Col. Rocadas retreated to seek reinforcements after a brief clash at Naulila. Lisbon and Berlin give differing details while Portugal rushes troops to reinforce its colony.
Washington officials say official information claims the battleship Audacious was sunk by a submarine. The disclosure, kept for ten days, could shape naval budget plans and push for eight submarines, with potential for large increases in auxiliary ships. The discussion hints at possibly authorizing two battleships and expanding destroyer losses, while details await further committee briefing.
Mexico City faces street fighting as Gutierrez loses control to a pro Villa and Zapata aligned committee. In Naco, Gen. Scott meets Gen. Hill to pursue border peace while Gov. Magiorena’s status remains contested. The dispute over governance, amnesty, and currency looms as Congress debates future policy.
International bankers in New York report Russia and Germany near tentative negotiations for peace terms and Russia’s withdrawal from the war. Details suggest a possible trade for unfettered Black Sea and Dardanelles access, with British opposition and Turkish influence shaping the diplomacy.
Albany December 23 George H West head of the law and order department of the New York Civic League seeks a reform to stop babies from crying Framed by Frances Eliott Austin Infant Home in Pine Hills Albany Bishop Burke head of the Catholic diocese was asked to intervene The plan aims to prevent crying that residents say lowers nearby property values Bishop Burke promised to consider the matter
Queen Wilhelmina signed a bill for a 275,000,000 florin war loan and informed the finance minister she would personally underwrite 2,500,000 florins of the amount. The Hague announced the action via London on December 23.
London trench lines extend from Hendon to Epping Forest with coast defenses and a navy patrol. About 610000 along the coast from Dover to Leith mobilized. 1600 small vessels, armed and unarmed, patrol waters.
Special Cable reports Germany energetically promotes Prince Ettel Friedrich, Kaiser’s second son, for the Hungarian throne. Circulation in Hungary claims Ettel as the modern form of Attila, implying a hereditary claim to Hungary’s independent throne as a wartime outcome.
A Daily Express dispatch from Amsterdam reports Germany withdrew a proposed war contribution of 116,900,000 dollars after protests by the American Minister, who argued the levy violated The Hague convention. The action followed opposition to the new tax amid war tensions.
Vienna announces the Austrian commander in chief Field Marshal Oskar Potrorek has been superseded by Archduke Eugene. A formal explanation cites the defeat by the Serbs as the reason for the leadership change. The notice is dated Vienna and reported from London via Reuters with the Dec 24 dispatch.
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