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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
9
In Parliament Lords debate shows Britain expanding heavy artillery as Germany builds 42 centimeter guns. Lord Haldane cautions compulsory service may be needed, while Baron Lucas and others stress training and manpower. Officials stress arms buildup, logistics, and allied plans for large scale mobilization amid escalating threat.
The report notes heavy shelling of Saltillo by Carranza forces with hundreds dead or wounded. General Taga and allied commanders coordinate defenses as rebels attack from surrounding mountains and fire pours into the city. Government troops fall back, while relief columns rush to assist civilians amid ongoing fighting.
London dispatch reports Bucharest mobilizing about 750000 men with a field army of 500000. Roumania may strike regardless of Italy’s action and officials doubt Paris rumors of immediate entry. Entry likely depends on two months of Austrian actions against Servia and Russian advances against Turkey.
Former President William Howard Taft told Philadelphia audiences that the United States must adopt a normal war basis with an efficient navy coast defense ample ammunition and proper small arms and artillery. He warned Congress debate aids readiness and praised Wilson's protest of British ship searches while opposing an international police force yet supporting a court of arbitration.
Constantino Garibaldi, grandson of the Italian patriot, dies in France during an attack on three German trenches. His brother Captain Garibaldi recounts the action as Italian volunteers breach first and second trenches but fail to secure the third. Constantino fell after advancing to aid comrades, struck in the neck by a bullet near Col. Peppino Garibaldi.
The Secolo states that Count Leopold von Berchtold Austrian foreign minister sent a note to Italy protesting the occupation of Aviona in Albania. Baron Sidney Sonnino Italian foreign minister reportedly sent a firm reply.
Special Cable from Rome reports 60,000 German soldiers moving toward Sarajevo to aid Austria against Servia. Vienna fortifies its defenses with troops and stores piling up in anticipation of a siege. Travelers at Pontebba confirm the troop movement and fortification efforts continue as tensions rise.
A Belgian crisis report describes Cardinal Mercier as arrested and imprisoned in his palace with ongoing detention and interrogations. German authorities insist they acted to maintain order in Belgium and threaten harsh measures if hospitals or clergy resist. The Vatican is said to have received a formal explanation denying the cardinal’s arrest and urging restraint to avoid bloodshed.
Funeral services were held for Captain W. F. Halleck who died after surgery for intestinal trouble at Walter Reed hospital. The interment took place yesterday at Arlington Cemetery following a ceremony at 635 Maryland Avenue Northeast. Reverend George Miller of the Mount Street Christian Church conducted the services with Loyal Legion and Burnside Post G A R members serving as honorary pallbearers.
German forces strengthened in Alsace as French reports detail violent actions in the Argonne and near Lombaertzyde St Georges and Steenstraate. The French war office cites heavy artillery activity, trenches moved forward near Boisselle, and gains near Blanc Sablon and Aisne. Progress also noted around Thann Altkirch Burnhaupt and Pont a Aspach with resumed trench occupation and new ground won.
The firm Naressented Bros. proprietors of shoe stores on T Street Northeast and Seventh Street Northwest announce the engagements of their daughters Fanny to Maurice Narcisenfeld and Mars to Manuel Narcisenfeld. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rudolph of 1719 A Street Northwest and Mr and Mrs Joseph Berlin of Baltimore reveal the matches.
The Washington Poet reports Wheeling factory to resume operations after two month idleness. About seven hundred workers are expected to return as orders resume. The plant, idle since December, faces curbed demand but anticipates full recovery with new appointments and enhanced output.
President Woodrow Wilson faced lack of police protection on a Richmond trip as crowds blocked his path on three occasions. White House secret service chief Flynn led the day’s arrangements and may be asked to explain the lapse in protection and crowd control.
French Alpine troops on skis led a bold assault from Bonhomme forcing German forces to retreat five miles toward Colmar after skimming down steep slopes. German detachment held the Diedelshausen route but was driven back as French infantry flanked, with heavy artillery firing on St Die and surrounding areas.
Special cable from Traris reports seven German princes listed in Almanach de Gotha as dead in war. Freder ick and Ernest of Saxe Meiningen, Max of Wesse, Rudolf and Ernest of Lippe, Wolrad of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and Henry XI of Reuss are named.
Reports from Sofia describe Constantinople deteriorating daily with archives packed for removal and the treasury moving under steam. Preparations point to moving the capital to Adrianople if needed as the antiwar faction, aided by German advisers, pushes a crackdown while German loans await payment.
Secretary Garrison denied rumors that the War Department was selling Krag Jorgensen rifles to European belligerents. He said the government has no plan to change its current order prohibiting such sales and released an inventory showing rifles sold under prior regulations. The statement notes the Springfield rifle replaced the Krag and that many Krags remain on hand but should not be sold amid the European crisis.
An inventory dated January reports 248 807 rifles accounted for with 1 152 missing and no word from the Philippines. Officials deny any plan to alter the order stopping sales and reject claims of government contracts or delivery arrangements.
Dr J H Selby told Keep Wells at All Souls Church that the X ray reveals enemy spies hidden in boxes or trunks and can locate bullets in wounded soldiers. He urged caution about stray rays while noting its value in identifying concealed threats and guiding removal of bullets to avoid risky surgery.
Hallie Anderson employed by Adolph Baer was choked and roughly handled yesterday afternoon in the hallway of Mr Baer's home by an unidentified white man. The assailant fled and the motive appeared connected to questions about an overcoat. A separate note reports a Senate resolution introducing a $75,000 park land acquisition for a Rock Creek Potomac park link and expanding park commission powers.
A survey of Sunday worship across Presbyterian to Baptist churches lists service times from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. with sermons on themes such as honesty in religion, wartime morale, and moral aspects, featuring ministers Charles Wood and others, with choir and organ performances and evening lectures. Names include Charles Wood, Howard Hannaford Angas, Sidney Lloyd Wighteon, Harry Murray, Clarence A Vincent, and Dr. Pierce, among congregations in Conn Avenue area and North Central and surrounding streets.
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