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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
1
Italian Marines land near Avlona amid Albania revolts as Europe pleads to protect civilians. Italy may join Allied ranks to deter Turkish influence and secure ports, with tensions rising over Essad Pasha and the Ottoman state.
Disrupted communications and power loss in Durazzo trigger concerns as crowds gather for a rally. Reports describe residents fearing safety while authorities organize by sea and land routes. The scene includes mentions of Athens supportive lines and strategic points planned by opposition leaders amid rising tensions.
Intermittent firing filled Christmas Day as Villa forces pushed toward Vera Cruz outskirts while Carranza troops retreated. Reports say Zapata and Villa factions suffered setbacks, with executions in Mexico City and cabinet selections underway in Gutierrez's provisional government.
A wireless message from the Chilean torpedo gunboat Tome reports the British cruiser Newcastle firing on the German cruiser Dresden about 15 miles from Valparaiso. It is believed the Newcastle also engaged the cruiser Prinz Elite Friedrich. A British squadron and Japanese warships are reported cruising nearby.
At Rockwood Hall J D Rockefeller gave ten-dollar gold pieces to railroad station employees, telegraph operators, and telephone girls as Christmas gifts. Each worker received a five-dollar piece per year of service, with one worker obtaining as much as 170 dollars.
Thousands watched as three aeroplanes clashed above the coast near Southend and Sheerness on Christmas afternoon. Two British fighters outmaneuvered a German Taube at seventy miles per hour, pouring in fire while the German could not return effective shots. The five minute duel ended with the German aircraft believed damaged and driven seaward, as British seaplanes patrolled the area. The War Office later reported a hostile plane sighted over Sheerness, pursued, and hit several times before escaping seaward, and authorities tightened dusk lighting for security.
A U S warship requisitioned an American steamer in Tripoli harbor to evacuate consuls of Britain and France. As French boarded, locals attacked to block the evacuation, wounding the captain and officers. The ship moved to Dede Agratch and Smyrna. Washington protested to Constantinople.
A Detroit audience evacuated Meadbury Theatre after a basement fire erupted during a matinee. A pianist played Tip pen, the crowd remained orderly as 200 persons exited. The fire was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries.
A chimney fire caused soot to ignite a stove during Willkram Ik Vanderbilt’s Christmas dinner at 40 Fifth Avenue. Fire engines arrived and extinguished the blaze before guests or servants suffered damage. Smoke rose to the upper floors but spared valuable paintings and decorations.
King George on admiralty recommendation assigns Prince Louis of Lattenberg half pay for the war period in recognition of his special services. The allowance is set at 2000 pounds, about 10 000 dollars, amid controversy over his exit as first lord of the navy following newspaper criticism of his German blood.
Tokio faces political crisis as the imperial diet is dissolved after the army expansion proposal is rejected. Premier Okuma attacks opposition for obstructing national welfare while foreign policy toward China remains unresolved. The closing session ends dramatically as government and opposition fail to bridge their differences amid wartime tensions.
Washington mood darkens as national leadership faces widespread disapproval over tariff Mexican policy and war neutrality. Business circles in New York and across states blame administration for failed policies and stalled statesmanship. Growing opposition signals party disarray and likely leadership changes before 1916.
Heavy rains cause landslide at Valmontone, 36 miles southeast of Rome. Part of the town slid into ruins, burying about forty people beneath debris as surrounding streams overflow, causing extensive property losses.
London's retail food prices from August 1 to December 1 rose about 11 percent, per the board of trade. In Berlin the rise for the same period was 16.4 percent. Eggs tea and fish led London gains with increases of 12 12 and 6 percent respectively. Sugar and eggs now average about 6 percent above August levels. Potatoes are cheaper than in July.
A Petro Brad dispatch to Reuters Telegraph reports German prisoners: 1 180 officers and 131 700 men. Austrian prisoners: 3 166 officers and 221 400 men. Total 357 406. Slav prisoners seek Russian naturalization to be sent to the Turks.
Delicate question seen Pan American diplomats to confer with Secretary of State on neutrality and provisional recognition. South American republics report German notice to neutrals. Pan American Commission to study unity in policy, with ambassadors kept in constant cable contact and a possible three member preliminary committee.
Paris Dec 24 A radical party committee reports decision to abolish the office of president held by Joseph Caillaux former finance minister. The duties will be performed by the secretary. Caillaux sailed from Bordeaux on Nov 15 for Brazil to buy raw materials and food for France. Before sailing he was treasurer and general paymaster of the army with the rank of colonel.
One baby ostrich five months old and weighing 100 pounds dressed was centerpiece at the YMCA Christmas dinner in Los Angeles. About 1800 people were served, the drumsticks weighed 16 pounds, and 125 pounds of dressing were used. The dish included chestnuts butter onions bread cherries and spices. A special oven was built to roast the giant bird.
Heavy fighting marks the day in Poland as Russians repulse German attacks at Sochaczew and Boliiow, inflicting severe losses. Bad weather halts the Turkish army campaign while the Argonne remains a hard struggle. Artillery again aids the French in moving troops forward against the enemy.
London dateline reports stiff hand to hand fighting in Belgian trenches and Poland as German Austrian forces press the Russians and Przemysl. French make sporadic advances while Germans claim taking back British trenches in Belgium amid quiet stretches and unofficial truces for Christmas.
The Austro Hungarian ambassador Dr Constantin Dumba denies unfounded reports of peace overtures to the allies. He says Galicia and Bosnia ces sions would follow only a crushing defeat and stresses Austria Hungary remains allied with Germany. The rumors continue to circulate in the press despite official denials. Continuous reports suggest the rumors originate from unnamed authors and are not supported by actual battlefield developments.
Russian officials report heavy fighting near Cracow and along the Nida and Vistula fronts. German and Austrian assaults are repulsed as Russians hold the left bank of the Nida. nearly 5,000 prisoners taken, including 50 officers, with entrenched positions maintained.
Dr Karl Liebknecht, prominent German socialist who opposed the war credit in the Reichstag, has reportedly been enrolled in the German army. A dispatch to Humanite notes the move, deemed necessary to curb his opposition, while a treason trial was considered too dangerous an expedition.
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