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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
8
President Wilson in Indianapolis signals possible 1916 candidacy while defending his record. He attacks Republicans for no new ideas in 30 years, advocates a ship purchase bill, and warns Democrats against breaking party unity. He pledges no interference in Mexico and calls for a federal employment bureau.
The address assigns blame to the Republican party for a lack of new ideas and argues Congress acts only in line with public opinion. It calls for a federal employment bureau to aid labor, critiques the tariff, and asserts Mexico's government and liberty are theirs. It also references ship purchases and warns against foreign interference while serving as president.
a Polish correspondent reports 100 German assaults along the Brura and Rawka lines from Gradow to Rawa lasting hours. The Russian infantry held firm in their trenches as German losses mounted and no strategic gains were achieved.
In a Senate session the fight over the District of Columbia rider continued with defenders of the Organic Act opposing changes. An amendment by Senator Smith would let the federal government cover half of district expenses if needed, while Johnson’s rider remained to ensure no equal federal contribution. Senator James proposed taxing personal indebtedness, signaling possible shifts in D C tax and assessment laws.
The note from Great Britain replying to the American December 26 communication on neutral commerce favors English method but remains inconclusive. It defends sea search difficulties and general suspicion toward all cargoes, signaling further notes. Secretary Bryan will discuss it with President Wilson upon his return, with a more detailed statement expected later.
Cincinnati reports reveal that the will of Eugene Zimmerman locks away millions for his children, likely keeping the Duke of Manchester from inheriting. Estrangement between the duchess and duke is noted. a possible contest to the will is mentioned amid fears over the children’s shares. Britain sets rubber export rules requiring bonds and guarantees for large shipments, with shipments routed through a New York bank and consular approval.
A stampede at the Philadelphia Tabernacle during Billy Sunday meetings left about 30 injured as 2,000 people failed to gain admittance. A colored minister was crushed and may not survive. others were treated at an emergency hospital. Police called for riot control and reserve squads restored order.
Rome reports negotiations underway in Rome to have belligerent governments appoint delegates to discuss with the Holy See an exchange of prisoners.
A telegram from the Lord Mayor of Leeds to a London newspaper office reports that Private William Lonsdale, once sentenced to death at Doeberitz, has been reprieved. The news brought relief and pathos to his wife and two young children in Frazer Street.
Copenhagen dispatch says Danish identification papers are being prepared to reduce misuse after reports of papers sold to Germans in the United States. The Danish government instructs consuls in America to issue papers in a safer manner to limit improper use.
A brilliant star appeared at mid day stirring fears of a catastrophe before experts identified it as Venus. Observatories note Venus’ annual distant sun point and its visibility in clear skies, with it seen each morning for the month near 9 o clock to the sun’s right as weather stays clear.
Secretary of War Garrison explains a drop in senatorial visitors seeking officer promotions. He says senators used to call claiming to praise unknown officers to pressure promotion, but he would not be swayed and the practice has since ceased.
Ontario authorities arrest provincial constable, corporal, and two privates on manslaughter charges in the December 28 incident at Fort Erie. Walter Smith died and Charles Dorsch was wounded after Canadian militiamen fired while hunting ducks on the Niagara River. Wounded man and family offered compensation. case set for Welland and Toronto.
A Rome telegraph reports 120,000 German troops moving through Trieste toward Hungary and Bosnia to reinforce Austrian forces. The move follows a request by the Hungarian general staff to bolster the Austrian remnants. A separate note advertises a Baltimore and Ohio round trip fare of $1.25 every Saturday and Sunday with return until 9 a.m.
French forces report gains in Alsace after intense battles as Russians pursue Turkish troops. Petrograd advises emphasize decisive Ottoman defeat with many officers captured and large artillery captures. French also claim small advances near Rheims and around Steinbach and Thann.
London reports French attacks across France with heavy artillery, sapping and mining. In Alsace fighting intensifies around Steinbach, Cernay, and Thann as 250,000 men clash. villages and trenches change hands amid heavy casualties. French forces under Gen. Pau gain some ground north of Soissons, repelling three German counterattacks as Belfort aviators support artillery. Second-page notes follow.
A German aerial strike against England is nearing execution with Zeppelins planned to target London and England in a grand attack. Count Zeppelin leads a fleet of Zeppelins escorted by airplanes and torpedo boats while hundreds of volunteers await orders to strike disabled vessels and cities.
Winter storms and floods slowed large scale fighting but isolated actions continue along the eastern and western fronts. Russian reports claim decisive Ottoman defeats in the Trans Caucasian Ardahan area with heavy losses and captures, while Siberian Cossacks and other units press after remnants of the Ninth Ottoman army corps.
The Swiss franc exchange rises sharply as the American dollar buys about 1.05 francs in Berne. The jump stems from wartime grain burnings in the United States and the dollar’s stronger standing since the war began.
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