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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
1
Admiralty in London withhold details as reports say a British battleship was sunk by a submarine operating from Zeebrugge. Claims of 600 German deaths at Argonne, trials to retake village, and stalemates in Poland are mentioned amid war fatigue.
London January 2 survivors of the battleship For midable report the vessel was torpedoed fore and aft early Friday morning and sank almost immediately.
London reports the British battleship Formidable was destroyed in the English Channel by a submarine or similar torpedo attack. About 600 crewmen are believed lost with only 130 rescued from a crew of 750. The disaster follows prior naval actions as German submarines threaten Allied waters. The Providence trawler rescued sailors amid volatile seas, supplying aid and comfort. The incident echoes recent naval losses and rises fears of submarine warfare impacting British sea power.
London dispatch reports large scale battles on two fronts with artillery clashes near Planders and northern France. Germans claim a trench loss at Bethune while concede St Georges near the Belgian coast was not retaken due to water. In Argenas and upper Alsace, fighting continues as both sides dig in, suggesting a broader stalemate. The British army expands to six armies of three corps each, with allied initiative seen as key while Germany remains on the defensive. A schedule note updates Ches. & Ohio trains from January 2 and changes to a St. Louis sleeper timetable.
Amsterdam Express correspondent reports Emperor William II of Germany in worse health than believed and likely to undergo throat surgery in Berlin. He postpones travel in hopes of achieving a crushing victory before the operation.
Tokyo dispatch says Japanese solders were sent to the Russian frontier with guns and ammunition bought in Japan. An authorization by Emperor Nicholas allowing Japanese to serve in the Russian army was gazetted in Harbin. This is offered as a possible explanation for a circulating report that a Japanese army was heading to Europe.
Special cable from Athens reports Constantinople in panic with archives moved to embassies and relics relocated to Broussa. About 156,000 troops inside the capital, Adrianople evacuated, Dardanelles fortifications strengthened, and Turkish forces poised for a defense against possible British and French action.
Two burlap sacks were found tonight in a suburban Brooklyn march area. One bag contained a torso, the other a bundle believed to hold arms and legs. Both bags were wrapped in a December 21 newspaper, a petticoat, a skirt, and other clothing. A second bag held an Italian newspaper.
The Bank of England announced a consignment of 21,014,000 foreign coin worth 5,070,000 dollars. The destination was not disclosed and initial belief it went to France was corrected as a transfer on behalf of the Bank of Ottawa to a New York account.
London announces plans to issue publicly on the London market fifty million dollars in six per cent treasury bills. Official details are expected within a few days.
Lima reports further cabinet resignations amid unsettled politics. Interior Minister Fernando Fuchs and War Minister Col Abril announced stepping down. Abril had served only about two weeks in office.
News from El Paso Texas reports the reconvening of the Aguas Calientes convention in Mexico City will be delayed over a week due to friction between Villa and Zapata factions over military executions. Zapata at Cuernavaca and Villa in Mexico City, Gutierrez’s provisional presidency may extend as a result.
Police intervened as unemployed men and women gathered in Union Square to discuss welfare. A planned parade toward the Harlem League headquarters was disrupted after a banner reading Home less Men Revolt appeared. George Druer, 23, was arrested after allegedly resisting police who were attacked by some marchers.
New York leaders from Goshen and Arden joined farmers and nearby towns at Robert Goelet's Glenmere farm for a midwinter carnival. More than 2,000 spectators watched racing on the half mile track and a long ice chute as Mrs Harriman hosted at Arden House.
Foreign statisticians report five months of the great war cost the nations involved 6,000,000 men and 7,000,000,000 dollars. Britain France Russia Belgium Servia Germany Austria total casualties exceed one and a half million, with monthly expenses ranging from 225 to 300 million dollars. Authorities say the war must end within five months.
President tentatively names Joseph E Davies Edward N Hurley and George Foster Peabody to the Federal Trade Commission with two seats to fill. Davies cited for legal skill and Bureau of Corporations experience while Hurley praised for Latin American knowledge and recent export trade work. Peabody, a New York banker and Federal Reserve director, reluctant to accept.
A British prize court in London decided that the Miramichi cargo of wheat shipped from the United States to German consignees before the war remained the property of American claimants. The ruling, announced by the British embassy, ordered payment to the claimants from the sale proceeds in court. The case tested whether prewar shipments were property of American shippers or German buyers and found in favor of American ownership.
Berlin naval expert Capt Persus declares Germany could have forced a decisive sea engagement if British cruisers had replied after the Scarborough raid. The article, transmitted by The Washington Post, cites German boldness and anticipates a sea clash if conditions allowed.
Buenos Aires dispatch reports a Paraguayan artillery regiment has revolted over excesses, with President Weeks Gherer named in the unrest. Widespread confusion follows as leaders scramble to regain control and stabilize the republic amid internal divisions.
Petrograd reports that Emperor Nicholas II visited the army front today at the commander-in-chief quarters. He received operation reports, reviewed troops, and distributed insignia of honor to standout soldiers while thanking units for their service before departing after Gen Ruaky's report.
The Muscovite steamer Tambov reached Vancouver from the Orient overnight. After unloading cargo it will load a large quantity of heavy field guns and projectiles made in Pennsylvania. A prior cargo of American guns sent from Vancouver has already reached Valdivostok and is being rushed to Poland.
Dr Joseph D Rogers attempted a rare cardiac massage to restart a stopped heart after a choking incident involving Arthur M Philps, a 66 year old plane tuner. Despite opening the chest and massaging the heart muscle for ten minutes, the heart remained still and Philps died.
London dispatch reports the Austrian emperor conferred honors on Commander C E Courtney and John Edward Jones. The Red Cross Badge of Honor was awarded to Courtney, an American commander, and Jones, American consul general at Genoa.
London press largely defends American protest against German interference with shipping. The Nation and Pell Mall Gazette urge courteous firmness. Spectator and Spectator Arts urge strong Hague convention adherence. Britain urged to be courteous but resolute while condemning breaches and wartime tactics.
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