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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1915

Page

10

Louisiana Senator Urges Immediate Ratification of Colombia Treaty

Senator Ransdell declares the United States must ratify the Bogota treaty to pay 25 million for the Panama Canal strip and offer a national apology. He argues Latin America would view rejection as unjust and harmful to U.S. interests, urging action in open session before executive review.

Louisiama U. S Lodge Senate Colombia United States Panama Canal Strip Ransdell Jonas Sageeested Ranchet South Central America Colombdia Bogota

Revivalist Exbaseball Star Delivers Sermon on Hypocrisy

Police notes recount a string of incidents including a rooftop standoff near Sixth Ninth Streets a robbery of coats at a northwest address a fatal gunshot case at Georgetown Hospital and a cash register theft. Other items report a gas accident a wrist fracture from a street crash and a prison of minors. A revivalist and former fastest NL base runner preaches about hypocrisy and vice.

Edward H. Newton C Street Sixteenth Seventeenth Streets Georgetown University Hospital Arthur Sutton Etreet Sutton Clarence Morn ME Street Ninth Sarah Walvousky Seventh Street

New Epigrams by Evangelist Sunday Homes

A fragment from a column criticizes a ballot drop and references “weasel-eyed” drunks and degenerate behavior, linking it to evangelical rhetoric and social hypocrisy amid a tense voting backdrop. The remark targets ballot fraud and gendered safety concerns, signaling partisan tension.

Billy Sunday in Philadelphia Revival Tests City Faith

The revival led by Billy Sunday grips Philadelphia as he rails against church trimmers and praises Gospel fire. Sunday mocks clergy, preaches in slang yet delivers a forceful call to reform, with a booming crowd and a city watching whether his methods endure.

Philadelphia United States William Pann George Fitch

Attachment for 200000 pounds tied to Ely property

New York datelined report says Justice Goff issued an attachment for 200000 pounds on property tied to J N Ely alleging fraud against creditors. H J Lamar of Washington claims two notes totaling 20000 pounds due Jan 2 remain unpaid and says Ely and wife Anna A Ely offered them in exchange for ending two lawsuits. One asset cited is a Manhanset house valued at 70000 pounds sold to Vernon Castle before Ely left for Europe.

New York Joseph N Fly Ritz Carlton Europe Justice Goff Ely H J Lamar Wushington Lamar Anna A Ely Manhanset Vernon Castle

Navy to Speak on Islands Role in Independence Bill

Secretary of War Garrison told Senate committee that the Philippines are a military liability to the United States and offer no benefit from the War Department view, while the Navy will be called to discuss the matter. He cautioned the troop strength would not deter a first class power. He argued the bill is a step toward self government and cites Taft era pledges. hearings closed with executive consideration to follow.

George Sunday Jack Cardiff Hls Jack Gundey Hughey’ Jennings Garrison Senate Islands United States War Department Navy Department Hitchcock Smourioad Navy Aked Sf Lippitta Japan Orient Taft Philippine Islands Republian Hitchcock

Deadlock in World War Fronts and Soissons Under Fire

Reports describe Allied and German forces locked in stalemate across eastern and western fronts with sporadic charges in Alsace and near Soissons. In America a vaudeville style sermon captivates crowds as the preacher dramatizes multiple characters, culminating in a moving homage to John Howard Payne with a 700-voice chorus singing Home Sweet Home.

John Howjara Payne Washington

London notes Britain prepared to explain detained ships

Authorities in Washington report Britain will, when cargoes from the United States are detained, explain the case. Officials note copper and grain shifts to neutrals like Italy reflect price rises and limited imports from belligerents. United States plans to press for port searches only with proof of contraband and to contest high seas searches as blockade.

London Great Britain United States Europe Nfe

Fighting near Hes and Beausjour in World War I report

The clash to the north of Hes continues near Beausejour as the Allies deem the area vital. A rumor of a Turkish camel corps for Egypt is followed by a counter report that Turkey may abandon the attempt fearing Allied disembarkation in Syria. The Germans adjust allocations in the theater.

Soissons Rheims Perthes Beausejour Soiasohs Atil Hes Turkey Egypt Syria

Barton Stricken At Capitol In Indigestion Event

Nebraskan Representative Silas Barton collapsed from acute indigestion in the Republican cloakroom near the House floor. He fell and struck his head but regained consciousness and later returned home. Reports said his condition was not serious.

Silas Barton Nebraska

German and French Views of the War Hint at Understanding Between Bryan and Grey

A Staats-Zeitung report from New York dated January 12 outlines Britain’s initial reply to U S protest over treatment of American ships and cargoes bound for neutral ports. It notes Britain insists on sea privilege for national safety and questions when or if relief will come, while highlighting parallels to past British actions and a possible future chancellery stance. The piece includes a mock note from Grey and questions how public opinion in America may be influenced as war material flows under British supervision.

William A. Sunday Billy Sunday America Philadelphia Paterson N. J New York Gotham West Christ Jesus Ita Switzerland Great Britain Washington Europe Downing Street Reichstag Egypt Copenhagen England Eliot Edward Grey Sir Edward Grey Herman Kidder

British Reply to Note Is Friendly but Firm Says Courrier

The Courrier des Etats-Unis reports a British reply to the American note on shipping. London confirms adherence to international principles but denies conceding rights. Britain accepts search rights but criticizes methods and argues cargoes from American ports to neutrals are not contraband without proof of enemy destination. Copper trade and reexport concerns feature prominently as Britain negotiates with Sereden, Norway, Holland, and Denmark while preserving wartime control of contraband via neutral ports.

New York Wilson Washington Great Britain

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