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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1915

Page

8

Notts Officials Block U S Vice Consul Over Pro German Letters

Omaha letters by John L. Cutright while serving as vice consul at Coburg Germany provoked Nottingham officials. He was deemed pro German and not acceptable for the post, leading to his return to London. Cutright is son of Lincoln Star editor John C. Cutright.

Nottingham England Omaha Nebr John L. Cutright London Cutright Noettingham Coburg Germany John Carteright Lincoln Star William Tirran Thoson University of Nebraska John T Canadian Mexico Texas Alsace-Lorraine Rio Grande J. L. Cutright Heneland San United States State Department Department Brgan

Obituaries of Multiple Local Residents Mentioned

A string of death notices and funeral rites for Sara Beatty Joseph A Bon Gertrude Da Barry Mary J Conner Ada M Jenkins John A Joyce Erastus Kichly Bertha Keen Tompkins Ezra Troth Mary J Tynan Belina Wilson list ages, residences, and funeral arrangements in brief notices.

Iinfield Hospital James Lithuow Arah Watkins Founday MB Roh Columba Hospital Gertrude Dabarry A H Holgate St. Matthew's Church Rhode Island Avenue Laurel Hill Cemetery Philadelphia Mary J Nae Conner Edwin Homer Monda Ada M John Tenkins James Jenkins England Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast St Mark's Church Congressional Cemetery Toyvce Providence Hospital John A. Joyce S Tl Hines & Son Fourteenth Sitreet Tluk Hill Cemetery Kichly Garfield Hospital Suserh Tinea & Son Fourteenth Street L P Brenda Kee Fourth Street Frriette D Cooper Meriman Harry T. Heeler Congressional Eee Pes Baltimore Tompkins Twentyfist Street Charles EH. Tompkins St. Jamee’s Church Fignth Street St Matthew's Church Mount Olivetemetery Wilson Woodside Belinath John

Peace Prize Debate Aims At Belgians In 1914

Paria delegates Durand and Lafont urged colleagues to back a petition for the Nobel Peace Prize to Belgium. The item, quoted from the Omaha World Herald, also records Outright’s anti German stance and reflections on World War I reporting and mobilization.

Paria Durand Lafont Chamber of Deputies Belwtane Nottingham Omaha World-Herald Outright Germany

Problems vex Jews hope in Russian promises

Delegates to the Union of American Hebrew Congregations gathered in Chicago discuss immigration from Russia and possible restrictive laws. They note doubts about a large influx after the war and dispute claims of widespread discrimination in government service, finding many cases unsubstantiated and due to inefficiency or retirement.

Board of Delegates Frvice Board of Deregates Cfull Russia

Russians Push Through Poland and Carpathians War Update

Moscow dispatches report a large Russian flank movement in Poland and a junction crossing the Carpathians. German forces west of Warsaw press onward, but Russian advances threaten center flanks, with Austrians failing to aid south. Carpathian passes and Transylvania crossings indicate wider war expansion.

Warsaw East Prussia Carpathians Loetzen Mazurian Lake Carpathian Transylvania Hungary

Death claims S. A. Murdoch veteran and House doorkeeper

Samuel A. Murdoch, 68, Civil War veteran and House of Representatives doorkeeper on the soldiers' rail, died at Sibley Hospital after pneumonia. An appointee of Rep. Henry T. Rainey of Illinois, he had served as Rainey’s secretary and was a former newspaper editor. Survived by a widow and several children of Avan Tu Illinois, his body to be taken home for burial.

Samuel A. Murdoch House of Representatives Sibley Hospital Henry T. Rainey Illinois Havanese Murdock Rainey The Odd Fellows Order Aavan Tu

Better Money Conditions Tests Reserve Board Finances

Advisory Council reports improving financial conditions nationwide to the Federal Reserve Board. Interest rates and prospects for further improvement look bright. Council suggests changes in commercial paper definitions for rediscount at Fed banks. board takes no action. Morgan and other members dine at the Metropolitan Club as informal talks note regional gains. Council to meet governors of the twelve banks next.

Advisory Council Reserve Board Federal Reserve Board Sailer Prospecta Federal Reserve Banks J. Pierpoint Morgan Metropolitan Club Neral Varrong States Federal Reserve Ban

Heroic Serbian? Hungarian Sergeant Traps Russians in Galicia

A Hungarian sergeant led ten men on a recon mission in Galicia and captured eight Russians by disguising as an officer. He used patience, Russian commands, and concealment to lure the enemy into a trap, forcing surrender and returning with prisoners.

Washington Bilan Galicia Leutenant Cutenant

British forces to France claim spate of troop movements

A Paris lawyer Bowen asserts that over the past ten weeks English troops have been shipped to France at about 2000 men weekly. He notes French and British arrivals in Havre and Traore, speculating troops may be held in reserve for a spring engagement. Bowmen says he has resided in Paris eight years and reports daily troop ship arrivals.

New York Tourie Fi Havra Palmer Oat Paris Gio France Bowen England Traore

Horse Exports Grow Amid War Demand and Price Doubling

NewYork Jan 11 The Verona shipped 250 horses for Italy while Shenandoah carried 200 for Britain as 80,000 horses have been exported since August with 60,000 going to Europe and 10,500 mules bought by European agents. Demand from Greece France England Italy and possibly others has driven prices up and a potential 66,000 more orders loom.

New York Verona Italy Shenandoah Saile Europa Greece France England Germany Austria Turkey America

Portugal’s Losses Mount in Angola War

Lisbon reports Portuguese casualties in Angola totaling about 800 killed wounded or captured amid ongoing clashes with German forces. Germany has not declared war. the German minister remains in Lisbon while the Portuguese minister stays in Berlin. Fresh Portuguese troops of about 4,000 prepare to sail to Angola as requisition orders are placed in the United States.

Lisbon Portugal Portuguese Angola Germany Berlin Africa United States Legation Sepumbwutiay

German Papers Forced to Cease Publication Worldwide War

Berlin reports 1,000 German papers shut down, with 120 political organs among those forced to cease publication due to wartime conditions. Dr Dietz of the Wolff Agency confirms the closures as the conflict continues.

Spekies Washington Post Copenhagen Berlin Dr. Dietz Wolff Agency

Sunday's attack on Cincinnati stirs city clergy

Cincinnati clergymen debated Billy Sunday’s claim that the city is a cesspool of hell and a pagan stronghold after The Enquirer quoted his remarks in Philadelphia. Rabbis and pastors dismissed the portrayal as exaggerated and said Cincinnati is a Christian city with no pagan status. Sunday’s revival plans in March proceed as clergy consider meeting him to secure a visit.

Cincinnati Ohio City the Enquirer Enquirer Billy Philadelphia United States Rey Eas Detroit Pitttburgh Chicago Blodgett Hell Sunday David Phillipson Rockdale Avenue Temple Jesse Halsey Seventh Presbyterian Church Evangelist Swoday Hamilton County Sunday School Association Music Hall Billy Sunday John F. Herget Ninth Street Baptist Church

Zeppelins Raid Norfolk Towns Killing Several

Zeppelins bombed Yarmouth Kings Lynn and Cromer causing deaths injuries and widespread damage. A shoemaker Samuel Smith killed near St Peters Plain. a identified woman Jalzo and a wounded soldier in Norfolk Square. Sandringham Palace bombing attempt failed. Lights smoke and darkness followed the raid as police militia aided in calming residents.

St. Peter's Plain Samuel Smith Jalzo Norfolk Square Church St. Peter's Church North Sea Yarmouth Sandring Norfolk

Paris Feared Air Raid Lights Out In Fog

Paris reported a brief blackout with all city street lamps and suburbs darkened for several hours. The raw damp foggy night created ideal cover for aircraft once the power was restored the lights came back on after no hostile visit occurred.

Sea City Paris

Zeppelin Seen Over Ipswich Report No Damage

The Daily Mail says a Zeppelin appeared over Ipswich in Suffolk during the night and caused no damage. Ipswich lies south of Norfolk and about 75 miles southwest of Yarmouth.

London The Daily Mail Ipswich Suffolk County Norfolk Yarmouth

Ettor Arrested On Treason Charge At Bellair

Joseph J. Ettor leader of the Industrial Worker of the World was arrested in Bellair Ohio as he prepared to address striking miners. He was taken to the county fair in St Clairsville to avoid a demonstration. The charge stems from multilingual placards announcing his meeting signed by a “Group of Revolutionists” and promising a talk against capitalists.

Bellaire Ohio Joseph J. Ettor New York St. Clatraville Ettor George Thornburg Revvolutionista Ettar Beljlaire

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