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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
1
Descriptions of renewed fighting in the western center with French forces halting Muscovite and Prussian assaults. Reports mention destruction near Soissons and a backdrop of Russia moving to ally with a well trained 400000 strong force expected to enter the conflict soon, affecting Romania.
Petrograd reports German assaults on the Vistula line repulsed with heavy losses, a German maneuver near Samice failed, and Russian defense held in Galicia. Analysts note possible Russian push toward Cracow while Austro-German plans focus on Hungary via Bukowina amid ongoing Balkan and Caucasus actions.
Madrid dispatch reports King Alfonso pledges calm handling of the Moroccan issue as a broader influence claim. The government publication says the matter will be settled after the European crisis ends and calls citizens to avoid actions that embarrass the state. It notes Spain has assurances from France and Britain that Spanish interests will be safeguarded if neutrality remains steady.
Reports from Haiti indicate a revolutionary movement, once backed by government leaders, gaining fresh support. Cape Haitian areas were attacked January 4 and unverified reports claim unrest in Fort Liberte, Troyes, and surrounding towns as of January 11.
London dispatch notes a potential shift if Roumania joins the war, threatening Austria Hungary with a southeastern front from Russia to the Adriatic. Rumors center on Roumania and Italy as crucial future players. Allies have overcome early munitions and mobilization hurdles, with full Roumanian mobilization now more likely. Continued on fifth page.
Washington notes Britain’s partial redress while saying the fleet practice remains misaligned with foreign office statements. US seeks full reply with clear rules governing neutral commerce and detention practices amid ongoing war tensions.
Eighteen British army officers arrive in Bethlehem to inspect and supervise war orders placed by England with Charles Schwab’s plant. Col C. E. L. Phipps leads the group and is given full access to manufacturing, with some shipments possibly for Japan. A second item notes Russia and Austria Hungary struggles over prisoner relief in Siberia and calls for better treatment in camps, with Vienna demanding assurances from Russia and Servia.
Refugees arriving at Bergren op-Zoom from Brussels report a great fire raging in the former Belgian capital. The Niew van den Dag notes the blaze began recently and observers fear extensive damage as authorities monitor the situation from Amsterdam via London.
A Senate committee’s action to strike the House rider on the District’s half and half revenue plan prompts a lengthy session. Senator Gallinger proposes a select joint panel to study government expenses and tax laws, with a report expected on page four.
Suffragists and antisuffragists arrive in Washington as leaders prepare for a decisive House vote on the Mondell resolution. Supporters claim a majority, while opponents insist they will muster only about one third. The House meets at 11 with a special rule, then six hours of discussion followed by spectator crowd arrangements.
Tokyo reports China’s move abolishing the Shantung war zone as unfriendly. Premier Okuma summons cabinet to discuss the action and protect Tsingtau and surrounding areas. Other items note Buenos Aires newspaper chief dies and a Dutch dispatch alleging U S consuls face blunt State Department letters.
The London Times editorial voices hope Britain will press the United States to recognize Britain’s interests in Mexico after the heavy damage and British casualties. It characterizes President Wilson’s claim that Mexico may spill blood as part of its domestic affairs and notes American actions have failed to restore peace since Huerta’s removal.
E C Brown and Raymond Balking, both local amateur boxers, hired a big hotel sample room with an orchestra to stage a bout, but the plan collapsed before any punch landed. Magistrate Sweeney arrested the principals, seconds, and musicians and later discharged them.
New York Hospital and Brooklyn Navy Yard officers study Walter R. Burton a 2 year old from Claremont Minn after amnesia. He was unconscious moved to hospital then recalled enlisting as a Russian sailor named R Hedd at Key West. He claims he has never been east of Chicago and is astonished to learn he is in New York.
The Caraca captain reports sighting a first class Japanese cruiser steaming eastward near the Azores while en route from Havre. Officers confirmed the nationality with glasses but could not read the ship's name. This marks the first Atlantic sighting of a Japanese cruiser since the war began.
Representatives Bartholdt and Vollmer pressed the German Embassy for a definitive reply on Germany's stance toward U S war supply shipments to the Allies. They met with Count Bernstorff, who said no statement could be given now but may come later from the embassy or foreign office.
London dispatch cites Constantinople report that the Turkish government has introduced in parliament a bill for an extraordinary credit of 10 million Turkish pounds to cover war expenditures. Next year’s budget is shown to have a deficit of 20 million Turkish pounds, including the new 10.6 million credit.
Lieut. Col Cornwallis West travelling to the United States to bring back his wife Mrs Patrick Campbell denies rumors that he was shot in England as a spy. He declares he is alive and well and asks the public to disregard the false charge.
Proses 78 60 bills advance seeking annual realty tax and prohibition of intermarriage between races. Senator Madden attacks the latter measure but it passes 238 to 60. Also approved provisions require furnishing drinking waters at amusement parks. Six bills acted on advance to the Senate.
The House advanced seven District bills including annual real estate assessment, a miscegenation prohibition, King Theological Hall relief, and a plan to settle District shortages via Watson defalcation payment. The intermarriage measure sparked debate led by Representatives Madden and Mann, with Clark defending it. Continued on page four.
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