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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
6
Congressional gridlock worries lawmakers as Senate delays threaten passage of the merchant marine ship purchase bill and major general supply measures. Democratic splits and Republican filibuster risk paralyzing action on rivers and harbors, flour prices, and other appropriations before March adjournment.
Numerous deaths with family names and funeral details across multiple locations. Entries include Clarence Coates son of Tohl and Erolina Coates at 1710 M Street, interment at Stock Creek Cemetery. Mrs. R A Bennett mourned with service and interment in Johnsville, NY. Theodore Gustav Kuhnel buried at Rock Creek Cemetery. Frank Leonard and Charles Lanechl children and relatives noted. James Roller, Timothy, and other local figures listed with funeral times, residences, and cemeteries.
Illinois Representative Thomas Gallagher declares England sought entry to the war to aid Teutons, accusing Belgium duties as pretext. He cites a threatened Irish civil strife and claims the UK acted to align with France. others including Gallagher’s colleagues spoke at the Ancient Order of Hibernians installation in Eagle Hall. Officers for Divisions 1 through 7 were installed, with presidents Daly Halti Ban Breen O’Brien Myers and others named along with secretaries, treasurers, and sergeants at arms.
Paris released a war update detailing French advances along the Great Dune front. French forces recaptured a German foundry at Blangy and pressed trench demolitions near La Boisselle while repelling attacks near Tyron Beaulmes and in the Vosges west of Orbey amid heavy snow.
E M Newman opened a five part lecture series with a Sunday evening and Monday matinee at the Columbia Theater. An eager audience watched moving pictures of actual combat between Germans and Allies, trenches, and firing lines showing the toll of war. The first segment also featured scenic views of the Italian and French Riviera including Genoa Monte Carlo Nice and Mentone. A glimpse of Belgian territory revealed German devastation in the early Paris offensive.
London January 17 arl Grey former governor general of Canada reviewed a brigade of the Canadian contingent and told them they would soon be sent to the front.
Amsterdam Jan 17 Herr Herman Kuehn resigned as imperial finance minister amid fears of a failed second war loan of 1.25 billion dollars and a collapse in revenue from income tax due to wartime casualties and halted home industries. His successor, Dr Helferich, a Deutsche Bank director, is noted for financial skill.
Berlin reports minor German gains on the western front with no major developments due to rain. It says French losses from December offensive reached about 136000 including sick and missing, while German losses were under 40000. Artillery duels occurred in Flanders and near Arras, with a factory blown near Hlangy and some prisoners taken.
The Kaiser, famed as the traveling Kaiser, travels with unmatched speed and luxury in a specially built eight-car royal train. His entourage, armed guards, telegraph and telephone links, and a chef ensure constant readiness, while secretaries and cabinet officers accompany him. Since the war began he has logged over 5,000 miles with no accidents, thanks to a vigilant German railway system and air patrols.
The piece argues England started and drives the war, citing Hilaire Belloc and others. It analyzes three motives for Britain's entry, including naval dominance, diplomatic actions with France, and Western civilization traditions. It urges Britain to tell the truth to win American sympathy, warning against deception.
The Senate weighs Sen ator Sheppard s motion to suspend rules on a prohibition amend ment linked to the District appropriation bill. Prohibitionists hope for a majority vote while fearing a two thirds tally, with debates in the chamber about filibuster charges and alleged advocacy by the National Antisaloon League.
Testimony from relatives details alleged affair between Frank Leslie and Mrs. Squier, and a contested will leaving property to the baroness. Witnesses recount Paris trip, Liverpool debt bail, and claimed marriage arrangements while divorces and settlements unfold including Mrs. Leslie’s later remarriage to the Baron de Bazus.
Senate hearings highlight plans to draft chauffeurs and machinists for a transportation reserve corps, commandeer vehicles, and widen coast artillery strength with 12 more officers and 10,988 additional enlisted, plus a broader officers reserve and new aviation and signaling provisions as the United States readies for potential hostilities.
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