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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
1
The report details heavy losses with 5200 French soldiers captured and over 4000 killed in the Soissons fight. The czar plans to deploy 800000 troops toward West Prussia while Kaiser regains ground near La Bassee and Arras, reversing recent Allied gains.
Berlin reports that three days of fighting northeast of Soissons yielded about 5,200 French prisoners, fourteen German guns, six machine guns, and several revolvers captured. French losses were heavy with many dead noted on battlefields. Germans claim progress north and northeast of Soissons with French retreat to the Aisne under heavy artillery fire and village gains including Callies, Crouy, Hueyle, and Vauxrot.
London January 15 The Russian general staff reports a new operation in northern Poland. Russian cavalry crossed the lower Vistula and reached the Skrwa River driving back German units. A proposed 800000 man army would operate with forces in East Prussia, threatening Mlawa and the German rear near Warsaw.
A private yacht named Julia, bound from Norfolk to Beaufort North Carolina, burned after a gasoline tank explosion in Pamlico Sound off Engelhard. Five people died including G P Dodson football star and W Murray, Mrs Murray survived after swimming ashore through icy water. Rescue teams searched the wreck. bodies unrecovered.
A London dispatch reports Elizabeth Reid Rogers of New York and Washington may have wed Prince Christian of Hease, nephew of the German empress. Berlin word suggests prior engagement news and royal conditions, while Richard Reid Rogers declines knowledge or attendance.
Frederick L. Siddons was confirmed by the Senate to serve as a member of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia with no rest delay or opposition. The finance committee reported favorably on George Hampton’s nomination as collector of internal revenue for the Camden district, while a Missouri marshalship compromise surfaced involving Robert L. Gregory of Kansas City and the president’s withdrawal of Ewin G. Bland.
Special to The Washington Post New York January 1 Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt escaped serious injury when a fragment of gas pipe weighing over a pound shattered a carriage window. The piece struck her right cheek about three inches long near the eye. A subway gas main being broken up with a sledgehammer caused the accident. Dr Austin Flint Jr treated the wound and said stitches were not required.
Geneva reports the St Gothard line cut by a massive avalanche blocking traffic between Germany and Italy. An avalanche buried Obergestolen village at 4450 feet in Valais Canton. inhabitants warned, wires down, no contact. Authorities link the Alps avalanche surge to the Italian earthquake.
Special to The Washington Post Albany N Y June 11 Col Theodore Roosevelt failed in his claim that Albany county officials would not fairly draw a jury to try William Barnes 50 000 Abers salt case The appellate division ruled unanimously the costs imposed when the trial place moved to Onondaga County should be borne by the plaintiff as the suit’s final outcome remains unsettled
Telegrams from Amsterdam report Berlin war loan bonds privately bought at par on the Berlin exchange, signaling an increase of about 214 percent over the emission price. The rise reflects strong demand and market optimism in Germany amid the war financing effort.
Stockholm reports a new Swedish loan of 50,000,000 francs about 10,000,000 dollars will be issued in a few days. The announcement comes from Stockholm dated January 15. The government plans to raise funds via the loan to bolster finances.
Federal officials pledged prompt action on illegal combinations behind rising wheat and flour costs. Attorney General Gregory said the Chicago investigation follows Justice Department orders, with no proof of wrongdoing yet. A New York Housewives' League plea to embargo wheat exports drew no White House response as Congress discussed production and export data.
A 5 cent loaf forecast follows a record 31.433 per bushel wheat price in the Chicago pit. Flour jumps to 7.20 per barrel. bakers expect higher bread costs as US reserves and export figures shape prices. District Attorney Clyne will invite Chicago board of trade members to discuss the rise. Also notes rail sleeping car service and reservations.
Gen Villa in Mexico City signals a plan to enlist former federals into the convention army saying war with the United States is inevitable. He urged nationwide unity and suggested he would lead Mexican troops if foreign intervention occurs while admitting all federal officers except those tied to Huerta’s ouster.
Paris reports a decree submitted to President Poincaré awarding Grand Duke Nicholas commander in chief of Russian forces the French military medal. The honor reflects wartime alliances and recognition of leadership in the field.
Australian defense minister announced that after naval operations in the northwest Pacific Japan will hand over certain islands recently held by Germany to an Australian force. The British and Japanese governments have been informed the handover will proceed with forces to stay until the war ends. Col. Fethebridge will accompany the occupying force and acts as Australian commissioner for the northwest Pacific.
The Belgian Siecle reports Dr. De baisieux of Louvain treated a masked patient in Strassburg after a battlefield injury. Officials say the patient was not the crown prince but a personage of highest importance, creating a diplomatic mystery.
The United States warns Gen Venustiano Carranza that confiscation of foreign owned Tampico oil plants could disrupt British fleet fuel. Secretary Bryan pressed British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice after meeting with American oil firm reps. Embargoes have hurt some foreign oil operations and a decree limits oil company activity without Mexican approval. Trials of four Americans for alleged cattle smuggling from Mexico continue at Nuevo Laredo amid jailer complaints. Gutierrez named provisional Mexican president to serve until after the January 1, 1916 elections with conditions.
Two masked men armed with revolvers forced two clerks into the vault at the American Trust and Savings Bank in Jacksonville on January 15. They escaped with about $2,000 in cash as the discovery came 20 minutes later when the cashier entered the vault.
The President inaugurated a new practice by summoning the cabinet for a Friday night informal session in the White House study. The meeting lasted nearly three hours with each officer bringing departmental papers. no major decisions were reported.
London reports the death of Vice Admiral Sir George Nares R N born 1831. Noted for Arctic 1875 expedition with Alert and Discovery where the British flag was planted beyond 82 degrees north. As commander of HMS Challenger he conducted global deep sea explorations.
London officials report Greek Minister M. J. Gennadius pledged full sympathy and devotion to England’s cause, praising its justice and global good during a Saturday night address. He asserted Greece’s unwavering support amid the world crisis.
In Monticello Georgia January 14 four Black prisoners Dante Barber his two married daughters Eula and Ella Charles and his son Jesse were taken from the county jail by about 200 masked men, hanged at a pine tree and shot. The group attacked Chief Willama during an arrest for illegal sale of intoxicants, wounding his wife and beating him. Sheriff Exell arrived to arrest the mob and secure the prisoners.
In a heated session the Senate debated prohibiting District liquor with Senator Lee of Maryland warning he will offer a referendum amendment if rules are suspended. Sheppard pushes a majority vote path while opponents seek a district referendum, amid sharp exchanges and calls for local option and liberty. A related note cites travel ads and a Baltimore route at the end.
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