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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
5
The article describes festive Yuletide events centered on Little Anna Cothran with crowds of admirers and a White House stay, highlighting decorations, meals, and gifts. It notes the president and cabinet members hosting and attending private gatherings with diplomatic corps, plus various holiday observances across executive residence households.
Francis E. Johnson a 36 year old United States signal corps operator from Meadow Valley Wisconsin was found frozen to death on the trail near his Donnellys Alaska post. He reportedly left Tonnellys on horseback to reach a relay cabin to install a stove and was overtaken by a snowstorm after his horse sank in overflow and he sought shelter near a rock.
Harry K Thaw spent Christmas at his Manchester Nova Scotia home in private family gathering. His mother Mrs Mary Copley Thaw arrived from Pittsburgh with her daughter Mrs G G Whitney formerly Countess of Yar mouth and Mr Whitney. Deputy Sheriff Stevens attended, helping load gifts into the car as the party drove to Thaw s residence.
Maubeuge, freed by French control and aided by two Red Cross nurses, gains unusual liberty as the wounded Duke of Saxe-Meiningen, nephew of the emperor, dies after a clash with a French chauffeur. The nurse's safe conduct and the prince's entourage influence German officers to treat locals with consideration. The smallest soldier in Maubeuge earns praise for bravely battling the prince’s cavalry unit.
The Russian Ambassador Mr. Bakh mete last night denied reports that overtures for peace between Russia and Germany were under way. He called the rumors absurd on their face and without foundation.
Ebenezer J. Hill faces a contest from Jeremiah Donovan after a complaint alleges violations by Hill campaign agent A C Wheeler. The filing claims incomplete expense reports, illegal entries in Hartford and Washington, and $9 678 94 spent to aid Hill exceeding legal limits amid private corporate contributions. Hill, a former Ways and Means member, defeated Donovan last month after losing reelection two years ago.
Snow covered the steep hills of Nineteenth and Nineteenth Streets Northwest in the up town section and along Zoological Park roads and Georgetown hills. Children used the packed frosted slopes for tobogganing from Columbia Road southward to the main coasting area. A sharp Florida Avenue bend proved dangerous and Rock Creek park hills attracted younger children. Crowds gathered on the avenue and in Potomac Park that night.
Washington dispatch reports rumors of unrest among Taculyes in Luzon raising fears of a Manila outbreak. Governor General Harrison reportedly withholds details as a precaution while the Jones bill granting future independence to the islands sits in the Senate awaiting action.
Special Cabre to The Washington Test reports that the German emperor speaking to eastern troops vows to bring news from the western front and asserts that the enemy will be beaten under any terms. The dispatch notes the speech was delivered in Rotterdam on December.
Baron Conrad von Hoeetzendorf, head of the Austrian army’s general staff, in an interview in Arest states Austria will punish the defeat of Serbia later while current operations focus on Poland and Galicia against the Russians. He notes Serbia’s removal from active theater as a consequence of recent fighting.
In Rome on Christmas Day 1015 Pope Benedict dedicates most of the holiday to advancing his prisoner exchange plan. He notes satisfaction with messages from America urging an end to cruelty in war and speeding peace. Cardinals say he believes the conflict will end before 1915 ends with continued neutral country pressure.
Four Cincinnati residents were riding home for Christmas when the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Indianapolis flyer struck their auto at a crossing. The car crashed into the stationmaster William Gelsman’s house, killing him and wounding the others. Daniel Gall 39 suffered a compound skull fracture. Stanley Gall 22 had a leg fracture and internal injuries. John Klein 58 broke a leg and Charles Klein 13 broke a leg. all were seriously injured and Charles was expected to die.
Special to The Washington Post from New York December 2 reports Rev Bouck White plans a national anti-Rockefeller clergy drive. He aims to muster 100,000 ministers to form a union renouncing Rockefellers and foundations. White departs in two weeks for the Midwest to organize locals in cities including Pittsburgh Cincinnati Columbus Louisville Middletown Ohio Kansas City Springfield and Rochester before heading east toward Buffalo and other points.
Paris December 25 1914 A sketch of Maj Tyr Waldal de Lys a descendant of Joan of Arcs lineage is noted for commanding a battalion of the 162d infantry with extraordinary bravery and fearlessness from October 10 to November 22 1914 as recorded in the official journal.
In Washington at Vermont avenue and Eleventh street northwest a police patrol car collided with a northbound Washington Railway streetcar. Policeman Robert W. Bursey was badly cut and feared to have internal injuries. chauffeur Joseph Coughlin suffered chest back and hip injuries. another officer Thomas Sweaney escaped with light injuries. The trio were taken to Emergency Hospital. Coughlin said he signaled for right of way but the streetcar appeared to accelerate as he braked. Superintendent Sylvester investigated the crash.
Berlin reports Count Vonaeseler the retired field marshal, near seventy nine, sought permission to join German troops in France. He once led as a strategist famed for Ger bing's armies and now accompanies the army, joking that a ramble he lost in 1870 needs ending. His presence astonishes soldiers with fearless bearing.
One of the district police court’s earliest sessions, led by Judge Pugh, sat before daylight and disposed of 835 cases before adjournment. On Christmas Eve 45 arrests were recorded, 34 for intoxication. 24 answered at the roll call, with leniency shown and few sentences imposed as promises to reform were given.
An auto milk truck owned by White Croas MU Company and driven by 24 year old George Smithson struck a sleigh driven by Robert Moran near Vorida area. Mr and Mrs Griffin suffered cuts from shattered windshield glass. Moran uninjured. Smithson arrested on collision charge. rear wheels skidded. Griffin party taken to Casualty Hospital, later sent home after dressing.
Volume of public and private bills introduced in this Congress is well below average. Only about £0,000 of these India bills have been introduced with roughly two months left in the session, far from the 28,546 total in the previous 62d Congress. Omnibus pension legislation reduced the need for many individual private pension measures.
The city activates snow operations as 30 men clear crosswalks and gutters. Fire department engineer Wagner orders rough shoeing of department horses, with equipment modifications costing about 200 dollars.
The author calls for 1776 spirit to rise on the 178th anniversary of the Battle of Trenton. He honors Washington, notes the cross of the Delaware, and urges patriots to recall past unity amid current financial and foreign policy concerns. Frederick R. CC Aryan signs as president of Columbia Secrets, SoA. RR. December 25.
Italian forces occupied Avlona on October 36 as a relief and sanitary operation to aid refugees from insurgent persecution. Miyad Pasha, Turkish commander in Albania, sent 500 soldiers to Axlona who disarmed inhabitants and restored the Turkish flag, while efforts were made by the Thusian government to avoid any political or territorial occupation.
Five local Knights Templar commanderies held their annual Christmas observance yesterday in Georgetown. At New Masonic Temple and Masonic Hall gatherings included invocations, addresses, toasts, and greetings led by grand officers and eminent commanderies from Columbia, Potomac, De Molay, and Orient.
Special to The Washington from Terre Haute Indiana reports United States Marshal Mark Storen led over 20 deputy marshals and officers who seized Terre Haute area officials and prominent citizens with subpoenas for arrest. Indictments stem from a federal grand jury inquiry into alleged election frauds. Officials say over 100 arrests may occur by tomorrow night as secrecy is kept to prevent escape. Some indicted may aid marshals by guiding searchers.
Paris reports the Swiss government plans a partial demobilization releasing about 250,000 men from duty. The move will be carried out gradually, according to the Petit Parisien’s Bern correspondent.
Grimsby England December 25 The trawler Ocana was sunk by a mine with eight men dead and only the second engineer saved The item also includes a drugstore claim about PAZO OINTMENT promising refunds if it fails with warnings about eye and rash conditions.
New York December 45 after a hurried conference at police headquarters over the Hornet Ball murder the two detectives left and were seen to be headed toward Buffalo to make an arrest in an important homicide case. Police and the district attorney believe one ringleader in the Baff plot has been located in Buffalo.
George W. Weaver a truck gardener killed his wife with a shotgun in their Tickey Lane northeast home and then shot himself at his mother's nearby house. Neighbors heard a heated argument before the shot. Noele, a farmhand, said Weaver confessed he did not know the gun was loaded. Coroner investigated and certified the death.
Severe earthquake shocks were recorded by the Swan Observatory at Georgetown University yesterday night. Director Rev. WA Tondorf said the shocks registered around 1050 o'clock with the disturbance center about 1,200 miles from Washington. The most pronounced movement was warm, easterly and westerly in direction.
Sunday services and church notices outline worship at multiple venues including First Congregational Mount Pleasant and North Capitol Street churches. Items mention baptisms, Sunday schools, sermons, Christian Endeavor meetings, and evening choir renderings with clergy and church officers listed.
Four police officials face new true bills including Capt. John J Halon former chief of detectives now suspended charged with confidence swindling Lieut. John F Tobin Capt Flaherty's assistant and Walter Byrne former detective sergeant charged with bribery and confidence operations Detective Sergeant Waitham Megan indicted for confidence swindling The names Halpin Tobin and O'Brien appeared on the prior list and Ye Exun was indicted today
Paris chamber of commerce adopts resolution urging all members to participate in the San Francisco exposition to show French industry vitality and display exhibits. The action signals strong US sympathy and aims to showcase Paris and France at the fair.
London reports the death of Sidkang Tuksa, Maharaja of Sikkim, in the eastern Himalaya. He succeeded his father Sir Thotub Mungyal a few months ago and was among the first Sikkim rulers to engage with Western civilization. He studied at Oxford for two years and later traveled with an English political officer. At the war's outset he offered to help the British government.
Notices warn Franklin National Bank and Federal National Bank of Washington shareholders of director elections and other business, with meeting dates in January 1915 and January 1916. Also calling for Firemen’s Pension and Washtenate company meetings, and a District of Columbia insurance policy renewal notice.
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