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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1915
Page
2
Sister Theresa Howard recounts the fall of Ypres as German troops shelled the town and terrorized convents. She and fellow nuns fled to Boulogne and then England, aided by British and Belgian forces amid bombardment and shattered abbey.
Excerpts from letters by Mayte Comte de Chambrun to his wife describe a young artillery commander’s hopeful, grim realities. He writes of German moves toward Rheims and Antwerp, house damage in St Mihiel, and resilience amid bombardment, praising soldiers’ insouciance and strategical thinking.
Special Cable from Boulogne reports a brief truce along the Ypres front where German and French troops alternately exchanged friendly acts and then resumed hostilities after a German translation of a supposed official communique misrepresented captured sites and fires. The incident ends with the informant identifying a German corporal as a former head waiter at Clapham Junction Inn.
The report chronicles young French youths, some as young as 13, fighting at the front. Christian du Jonchay, 11, served in Algerian cavalry under his father Lieut. Col. du Jonchay and grandfather Gen. du Sounts, who died in 1870. Henry Derombier, 13, aided wounded soldiers despite his own injury. Charles Trottemont, 13, from Nancy, followed troops with a wish to defend France and was adopted by a regiment. Cant Michelant enlisted children in artillery roles, even forming a uniform for one boy who impressed officers. The piece notes the dangers and brave conduct of these youths alongside their families’ attempts to reclaim them.
Paris reports two and a half tons of tobacco and cigars sent by Americans to Allied soldiers in the trenches. The gift drew tax concerns, as duties of 150000 francs were noted though the government offered remission if routed to hospitals. The shipment includes cigars and tobacco for General Joffre and King Albert of Belgium, with special cases for Brigadier Ruelle and Sergeant Cotteret. The gesture, praised by French newspapers, is seen as a sign of American generosity.
A Rome dispatch reports no definite agreement with Turkey on Italy's demand regarding the forcible removal of British Vice Consul Richardson from the Yemen coast. Italian foreign minister Baron Sonning announced accord in the senate, but officials said only that an investigation would occur.
Special cable from The Washington Post reports Maj. C. H. Richardson stating that about 6,000 trained dogs assist German forces in France and Russia. Dogs are used as sentries, ambulance helpers, and guardians, with Germans and allies deploying canine units to deter night attacks and aid patrols. Russians also value dogs in service, while spies use dogs to warn of pursuit.
From Berlin to the Vatican and Quirinal diplomats drum up German leadership as Prince von Buelow acts as ambassador for Germany Prussia and Bavaria. Austria's campaign to Servia expands under German staff. Italy mobilizes fully, eyeing Austria with renewed tension over Macedonia and the Adriatic hostages.
German prisoners of war in Saint-Pol repair national highways just behind the battle front and share cigarettes with their captors. They prefer trench work to billets, while awaiting trains to remove them to the coast or Algeria. Despite frost and heavy artillery ranges near Arras, troops press forward along zigzag fronts as supply convoys move.
Berlin reports British censor opened a letter sent to Germany from Manila on July 2 violating United States mail rules. The disclosure notes the breach was cited by the Berliner Tageblatt in Berlin on January 16.
Berlin reports that Britain may move Indian troops stationed in Egypt to the European war theater fearing Indian unreliability against advancing Turks. Genoa advices note Italian government acting against illegal exports of items usable for military purposes to France.
London reports Pearson and Sona led by Lord Cowdray arranging a major deal with British and other interests to secure a Chinese government concession granting practically exclusive mining exploitation rights across Szechuen province. The plan reportedly has British government backing.
A London crowd hails Christopher Brent as a spy who stays at home to aid Britain. He foils German plots at a boarding house, exposing naturalized Germans among staff and guests. Brent’s scheming saves Hagland as Mrs Leigh also reveals herself, in a tense, theatrical wartime drama praised as the era’s most exciting piece.
Vancouver reports Prince Franz Josef of Wied a nephew of the German emperor has become demented from his Emden experiences in the battle with the Australian cruiser Sydney. A letter to Rev. T. Fitt says the prince, while firing a torpedo, survived a Sydney shell strike that killed a crewman. rescued, he was dazed and later restrained on the way to Port Said with other POWs.
Cardiff story recounts Corporal Tucker, once struck speechless at Ypres by shellfire. A planned fall by his mother downstairs drew a cry, and Tucker explains how the shock unlocked speech. He hopes to return to duty after recovering from nerves and trauma.
The military ministry plans a national defense bond issue in parliament totaling 3,000,000,000 francs, equivalent to 600,000,000 dollars, to finance treasury needs. The move frames a large scale bond program backed by the ordinary treasury.
Special cable reports on medals awarded to British soldiers and sailors from Elizabeth I to modern conflicts. The piece traces early medals as rare tokens for officers, notes Dunbar and Cromwell, Mass and Water loo medals, Victoria era reforms, and the Crimea to South African campaigns shaping military honors.
Montreal report states Belgian reservist Robert Van Looy, his wife, and three children were found strangled at their home after two days with little sign of a struggle. Neighbors alerted police as the family had shown no signs of life. Children ages 3, 5, and 7 years were among victims. husband had left Canada to join Belgian forces.
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