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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1916
Page
6
Leading Washington women debate whether state sanctioned polygamy could shape postwar Europe and affect motherhood, morality, and national rebuilding. Proponents cite medical and social arguments while opponents warn against eroding marriage and women's rights amid wartime upheaval.
Austrian women train to fight on the Galician front and church leaders in Washington debate polygamy as a possible consequence of Europe’s upheaval. D. A. R. members caution preparedness while others predict more marriages and potential migration of American bachelors and European brides amid war’s chaos.
War correspondent EB Ashmead Bartlett criticizes British leadership in Carnegie Hall speech. He urges immediate conscription of men and food, criticizes lack of a general staff, blames poor diplomacy in the Near East, and cites missteps at Dardanelles and Loos, warning Germany waits and Bulgaria would aid Britain for a price.
An old advertisement urges readers to use a small trial bottle of St. Jacob’s Owl to relieve backache lumbago rheumatism and stiffness. It promises rapid relief from sore achy backs by a single application with no skin irritation and claims guaranteed effectiveness.
German Austrian and Turkish consuls at Mytilene arrested by allied military authorities in parallel with Saloniki actions. Greek government expected to protest. Several others under suspicion detained. all were taken aboard an allied vessel. Two arrestees are Greek subjects.
The Swiss federal government seriously considers a bread card system like Germany due to high wheat prices. The strike on grain shipments caused by congestion on the Italian lines holds up large quantities of cereals for Switzerland, with heavy consignments of wheat in French and Italian areas awaiting shipment.
London Jane reports the first public meeting to protest the conscription bill held in Cardiff. A resolution demanded withdrawal, backed by an overwhelming majority. James Henry Thomas, Labour MP, was a principal speaker proposing an amendment to conscript wealth as well as labor for true equality of service.
Bright prospects and better prices invite farmers to plant improved seeds. Wood's Vegetable Seeds are renowned for quality and productivity. Wood's Grass Clover and Farm Seeds show tested germination and superiority. Descriptive Catalog with prices. mailed free on request.
A Sofia backed report, via Saloniki, cites Outra stating Germany pressed Greece to expel cine from Satoniki and warned that any invasion would trigger Bulgarian and Austro Hungarian support and demand compensation from Greece for aiding ejecting Anglo French forces from Greek soil.
Rome reports that soldiers born in 1882 and 1883 from field fortress and coast artillery units, and those born in 1887 and 188% attached to mountain artillery, were recalled to colors today. They must report on Wednesday of meat week.
United States Ambassador Brand Whitlock was the lone companion of Capt Boy Ed the German naval attaché on the Rotterdam voyage to London. Passengers recalled Boy Ed ate separately, avoided others, and a mood of latent hostility lingered aboard amid strict British checks on papers.
Petrograd reports Christmas spirit overrides war concerns as families pause work for a three day break. Newspapers shut, government offices closed, transport halted and churches crowded while high prices fail to dampen celebrations as trees fetch up to ten dollars amid wage gains.
Berlin dispatch reports the American Association of Commerce and Trade in Berlin sent a wireless appeal to Secretary Lansing and Washington lawmakers. It urges immediate action to help American firms whose business is paralyzed by British trade restrictions. The message notes stoppages harm nonwar materials like typewriters, locks, car nets, and photographic films, ceding market share to Germany.
In Washington Germany carries proposals for arbitration of the Frye damages case and disputes over sinking contraband. A five member special court from The Hague would decide if the beligerent party may sink neutral merchant ships under the Prussian American treaty. The United States argues the Prinz Hohenzollern had no right to sink the Frye. Germany urges diplomatic negotiation or a court at The Hague with hearings slated for June 15.
Before the European war there was no submarine law. The United States, aided by two great powers and allied exchange, set a code: no torpedoing without warning, passengers and crew must be moved to a place of safety, refuges on small boats do not count unless land nearby and sea calm, ships resisting capture lose protection, subs may torpedo only if hostile intent seems evident, after halting a vessel they may not continue bombardment, neutral ships with absolute contraband may be sunk without deaths, and the armed status of merchant ships remains unsettled.
London reporters and foreign journalists toured a major British naval base on the coast to view cruisers destroyers and submarines as they prepare to patrol the North Sea and support the Baltic and Dardanelles. The Arethusa led battle-scarred ships with a vast submarine fleet, including the latest D and E types. officers described 72 hour underwater endurance for D and H boats and 34 38 knot destroyers. The fleet recently returned from German coast scouting, with crews recalling the attack that sank the German cruiser Bluecher and marking scars from battle as the Arethusa and her squadron ready for new patrols.
A German Zeppelin was wrecked in heavy gale near Namur Belgium. Two crewmen died and the pilot was arrested. The airship was not totally destroyed and will be rebuilt.
President Wilson refuses to disclose names of persons born under other flags cited in Bennet resolutions. In a letter to House Judiciary Chair Webb, the President says naming such conspirators could impede justice and aid opposition aims. Webb plans to seek Attorney General Gregory’s view on availability of the information.
German papers in Stuttgart criticize United States Consul Edward Higgins of Stuttgart as "altogether British" in editorial comment. The Cologne Gazette and others echo the attack, signaling a coordinated push against Higgins and suggesting the stance reflects government views.
Berlin reports Alfred Ilg Swiss engineer and longtime adviser to King Menelik of Abyssinia has died at 42. Ilg served as premier of Abyssinia for 26 years and was the first European to act as confidential adviser at the Abyssinian court. The Zurich based dispatch notes his prominent role in Abyssinian affairs.
A vintage health ad touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims clearer skin, a rosy complexion, and better health for those with pallid or blemished skin and digestive issues, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate.
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