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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1916
Page
8
Fearful reports claim Russia aims to seize a warm water port in the north. Warnings describe a possible attack across Finland as a final option. Norway is discussed as a potential ally or helper in the crisis.
United Press dispatch from Copenhagen notes Sweden will not allow a Russian victory against Germany. Sweden's stance blends anti Russian sentiment with cautious support for Germany, fearing a Russian move on Norway via Sweden. Norway’s sympathy leans toward England due to trade and naval power. Norwegian officers are pro-German though popular sentiment favors England.
Miss Whitacre of West Liberty Iowa was to wed Robert H McNeely American consul at Aden lost on the Persia. They met at a Raleigh New York dinner party and she called it love at first sight. She, a Northwestern graduate, believes he was saved despite officials' belief he perished and expects word later.
Swedes would oppose Russia if forced to pick sides while Norway could mobilize about 400 000 well equipped soldiers. Denmark stays out of the northern Scandinavian strategic calculus. The Danes lean pro allied in sympathy and harbor German hostility from the loss of Schleswig Holstein, fearing further territorial losses.
Survivors offer no facts about the Persia disaster and Secretary Lansing leans on Ambassador Penfield's Vienna inquiries to clarify the sinking. President Wilson and Cabinet prepare possible action after a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting. Austria's note on the Ancona sinking is released, but full Persia facts await.
Berlin report states Allied attack on Douai failed while German pilots shot down two British planes. Lieut Boelke credited with downing one machine, marking his seventh aerial victory.
Survivors of torpedoed British steamers Middleton and Abella aboard the Karnak tell how a submarine chased them through a night storm off Marseille. The Karnak arrived safely with 250 passengers, many hysterical from fright, while the Abella and Middleton sinkings were confirmed by London reports.
Paris reports a war ministry bill to reduce retirement ages for colonels from 60 to 59, brigadier generals from 62 to 59, and division generals from 65 to 62. The plan aims to rejuvenate high command after strain in the war, permitting experienced officers to advise fronts while younger leaders take on frontline duties.
The Giuseppe Verdi arrived from Genoa with two 3 inch rifles aboard and will be refused clearance papers until the guns are dismounted. State Department will review whether the ship is armed only for defense and not part of a war fleet as part of broader questions on merchant ships carrying arms amid Persia sinking inquiries. Washington will report findings after formal investigation.
An old advertising piece touts drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims cleansing the stomach and bowels removes toxins, improves digestion, and enhances appearance. The ad promises quick results and low cost.
William C. Redfield, U S Secretary of Commerce, told the American International Corporation in New York that the United States will produce about 28 000 tons of dyestuffs annually within a few years and has captured tinplate production from London. He noted the nation’s clay variety and potential chemical output, cited recent Bayonne Bayonne New Jersey plants, and mentioned the fur trade with seal shine being processed in St Louis by London experts.
The city conducted an official test of Alexandria’s new chemical and pumping motor engine at the Alexandria Fer raliner and Chemical Company pier with city officials and volunteers present. Commander Smoot presided as the test gauge indicated the apparatus met requirements and a 20 mile rim was suggested.
Alexandria Tent No 2 Knights of the Maccabees elects C A Bladen as commander Irvin Brawner lieutenant commander M A Brenner record keeper Elvin Brawner chaplain Charles Bender serjeant Melvin Kennedy master at arms C A Cornell first master of guards Luther Cornell second master of guards Frank Jones seatingly Frank Hall picket Jewel presented to Ernest L Cornell retiring commander. In Holandlis Virginia a civil suit seeks 25000 for death of track hand Henry McGuinn. District Judge Edmund Waddill Jr presiding. Columbia Fire Engine Company elects W A Smoot Jr president John Leadbeater vice president Lucien Diffrey second VP Elmer McIntosh secretary Andrew Drew assistant secretary E Leadbeater treasurer HG Phillips captain William Wood lieutenant A Kirchner second lieutenant Beauregard MM Steerer commander Robert Wheat Bedrie Uhler ES Leadbeater executive committees.
New York reports German prisoners captured with Austrians on the Italian front claim certificates from Austrian tents labeling them volunteers in the Austrian army. Passengers aboard the Giuseppe Verdi say no formal Italy Germany declaration exists, suggesting Germany issues the certificates to avoid an open break with Italy while German troops fight with Austria on the front.
News from Saloniki and Paris reports a joint German Austrian Bulgarian assault on Saloniki within 24 hours with 200000 troops concentrating to drive the Allies from Greece. France lends Greece 10 million francs as crisis looms, while Greek authorities fear entente removals amid protests over consular arrests.
The Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Defense Society launched a campaign to obtain loyalty pledges from foreign-born citizens. Printed slips invite naturalized Americans to sign an agreement to defend the United States by any means in their power in case of invasion or war. Pledges will be distributed nationwide by DAR chapter regents.
Chargé d Affaires Yourom submitted to the State Department two Greek government protests criticizing British and French authorities at Saloniki for seizing consular and other agents of the central powers and for allegedly violating Greece's sovereign rights by detaining Greek citizens on Greek soil. The documents were sent to London and Paris and filed for U.S. information.
The Norwegian steamer Fridtjof Nansen of Bergen bound from the east coast of Africa for Rotterdam was sunk in the English Channel yesterday. Two crew members were killed and the remaining crew were landed at Deal today. The vessel measured 3,275 gross tons.
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