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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
11
The piece argues the United States must defend neutral commerce now not after the war. It insists rights of neutral nations and freedom of the sea must be upheld, warning that yielding would compromise U.S. sovereignty and invite wider conflict.
The document argues that the United States seeks peace without military domination and honors obligations to all nations. It asserts faith with Germany, Austria, and Britain, contending Britain tries to escape its obligations. It claims broader issues than money indemnities drive the protest and calls for an effective U.S. response now.
The United States should object to widening the contraband list as Britain expands its rules. The note condemns seizures of cargoes as conditional contraband destined to neutral ports and warns such actions threaten neutral commerce and violate international law principles.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rate decision spurs activity as New York Central and other railroads place large orders for rail and locomotives. The curb on half and half appropriations in Washington prompts debate while industry is urged to proceed with home development. Various cultural and political miscellany follow in a stream of observations.
Persistent rumors in London claim a possible insider of the Admiralty at Whitehall aided German forces, with selective knowledge of ship withdrawals leaving coast guardships unprotected and prompting German raids on Hartlepool Scarborough and Whitby. Other items note a baronetcy case for Maj. John Hawtrey Cox, a Dublin estate transfer to Sir James Talbot Power, and a view of cab racing history linked to Sir James Power.
Senatorial briefing records sit in the Senate office building with Dean C. Worcester presenting an illustrated lecture on the Philippines as debate on immigration policy continues. The commerce committee advances river and harbor legislation while land committee considers water power site leasing. House floor continues postoffice appropriation action and lawmakers press for a foreign affairs joint resolution to ban war supplier exports to Europa. Agricultural appropriations rise to 22.43 million dollars, and leaders plan to adjourn for New Year’s Day with a 6:55 p.m. adjournment followed by a 11 a.m. return.
Atlantic City dispatch reports Recorder Keffer plans a breath tester scheme for habitual drunks on the jail jag list. Offenders would provide regular breath samples to the County Probation Officer, with James Piner shown at court and ordered to report daily during unemployment to prove sobriety.
James Skeffington, a Providence school committee figure, accidentally swallowed an toothbrush while polishing his teeth. A Rhode Island Hospital team operated to remove the brush from Skeffington's stomach, and he was reported to be recovering well by the afternoon.
A stark poem from the Cleveland Plain Center narrates a dawn of conflict. The verse depicts soldiers rising, the clash of arms, blood and death, and the relentless drive to continue fighting as the day unfolds toward a deadly triumph.
A historical editorial defines slander and libel, outlining criminal penalties in the District of Columbia, including fines up to one dollar or up to five years’ imprisonment. It explains that repeating oral slander can lead to damages in civil suits and lists examples of false charges and the concept of malice in such actions.
The Chicago Tribune reports Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels is praised as a top North Carolina editor while a naval officer’s critique of submarine readiness is condemned as improper politics. The piece argues zeal for the navy must align with respect for Daniels' department, warning against mixing policy with personal praise or rebuke.
Santa Claus in a New York hospital tale as Dr Sage, head of the children’s division at Kings County Hospital, underwent appendicitis surgery after distributing gifts on Christmas Day. Nurse Anna Cunningham reported the sickness to the 250 youngsters who prayed for him as he prepared for surgery.
Walter H. Moffitt of Ellicottville reports a simple honesty test at a department store. Twenty participants took dimes for change. five pocketed an extra dime, while 15 fled Main Street. Of the 5 who returned, 3 were women and 2 men. The experiment suggests the ease of misappropriating a small amount.
Forty four years after Loveland proposed to Anna Osborne she finally agreed on Christmas Day. Loveland, once a farmer from Elmer, now widowed twice, will marry Miss Osborne of Philadelphia in a few days after decades apart.
The Weather Bureau reports fair and colder conditions for Thursday and Friday with moderate northwest winds. A previous storm near Lake Huron has moved off and cleared the Eastern States though remains snowbound in the Great Lakes region. Temperatures to rise in the plains and upper Mississippi valley on Friday, with cooler Atlantic coastal readings and substantial sunshine in most areas.
In Willard Hotel discussions, Enid Brasidas Cleomenes argues Greece should stay neutral despite large Greek populations in Thrace and Turkey. Others recount war perspectives, Hagenbeck animal trainer tales, Alaska rail hopes, and a lawyer’s remarks on veracity as diverse guests share global views from Europe to Alaska.
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