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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
Skirmishes in Egypt mark the advance of 120000 troops against English positions. Both sides claim victories along the Flanders Vosges lines but no decisive result. Two Allied companies are trapped and taken prisoner in a quarry.
London Jan 27 Reports say German assaults on French positions near Ypres and on British lines near La Basse were severe but disputed. French and British accounts differ on gains, with La Creute near Craonne yielding a trench capture and prisoners for the Germans while other sectors saw heavy fighting and high Allied losses. The report notes wider eastern front activity with Russians advancing in Poland and Prussia and Romania watching Austro German redeployments. In Egypt the Turkish advance guard reached British outposts east of the Suez Canal near Al Natnara, suffering machine gun fire losses though exact troop size is unclear.
Russian and German forces clash along a wide front with fighting east and west of Warsaw. Pilkalen in Prussia is reported seized by Russians, while Austro German units push north from Gazela. Left bank Vistula encounters and bayonet fighting mark intensifying action across Galicia and East Prussia. reports note captures, shelling, and local offensives through January 9.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Jan 27 After two days of search for the Italian steamer Angelo Parodi 2300 miles east of the Virginia capes United States revenue cutter Itasca reports belief that the ship went down with 27 crew members including Captain Benevenuto. Itasca found wreckage at sea and captain Chiswell suspects a leak during a Sunday Monday gale. The Parodi was found Saturday short of fuel and provisions drifting in a 70 mile gale and was lost in fog.
Washington report notes that Daniel may pursue a Senate seat after the current administration. The item cites Bryan’s Asheville home remark easing fears, with gossip suggesting Daniels, a Bryan admirer, could aim for North Carolina’s Senate in the near future.
The will of Ralphill Thomas, a New York banker who died December 31, was filed for probate in Mineola. The estate, unofficially valued around 4.9 million dollars, largely goes to his widow Helen Kelly Thomas, formerly married to Frank Gould. Sands Point property and Simsbury farm are designated to other heirs, with personal effects to their mother, Annie Thomas. Executors are Helen Thomas, Daniel R. Noyes, and Edward Spaulding.
Amsterdam Jan 27 A Berlin telegram says Gen. von Buelow head of the German second army has been made field marshal and Gen. von Einem head of the third army promoted to full general.
Berlin papers report a collision in flight over Johannisthal Flying Ground near Berlin last Thursday. Three airmen died, including two officers, in the crash above the airfield as announced via Amsterdam and London sources.
Cape Town reports Col. Seydehbreck commander of German forces in German Southwest Africa was killed at Windhoek while inspecting hand grenades. An accidental explosion caused his death.
Constantinople January 27 report states an official communication from today noting Russian troops have again advanced toward Olti in the Caucasus, repelling the enemy and capturing substantial war material.
London reports General von Bissing the German governor of Belgium has ordered the arrest and transfer to Germany of all English residents in Belgium according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Australian government announced a plan to form a rifle reserve of 500,000 men that could be deployed in Europe if the war prolongs. The statement was issued from Sydney on January 27.
A Liege message says the wife of Greek Consul Culwaert was sentenced to three years in prison for aiding a Belgiang escape. The case ties to Belgian refugees and diplomatic ties are implied by the incident reported from Amsterdam via Liege.
A New York tenement murder at 145 East 4th Street leaves janitor Joseph Kriegleder in custody after a stenographer Marian J. Franklin formerly of Wilkes-Barre is found dead alongside him. The victim Miss Franklin, 30, and her male companion, 58 year old Joseph Christopher, were killed with a hammer or axe, with blood trails through the apartment. Detectives say more suspects were in the flat earlier. Franklin had rented a room three months prior.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Alfred Asmann, a dapper burglar, boasted of Peacock Alley watching swell dames trot by while hotel keys and silverware linked him to a string of about twenty Park Slope thefts. A Waldorf key found on him tied the case to his ostentatious lifestyle and led to his capture through a Brooklyn pawnshop. Detectives estimate over $1500 in loot.
John D Rockefeller Jr proposes a joint mission with Mother Jones to Colorado to settle mining conflicts. He testifies before the US Commission on Industrial Relations defending his father's philanthropy, admitting possible risks of large foundations influencing public opinion and liberalism, while praising safeguards in law and public spirit.
New York, Jan 27. Mrs Grace Guggenheim files for divorce from millionaire M Robert Guggenheim, son of Daniel Guggenheim. Sealed papers opened for February trial. case mentions an unknown prominent mistress. Guggenheim vows to clear his name and aid the unnamed woman. He is a dog fancier, director, and businessman. Mrs Guggenheim is from a prominent family.
Provisional President Garza and government depart to Cuernavaca as banks and dwellings close. The capital grinds to a near halt with food prices rising and a stalled fuel supply, while Carranza forces approach and Zapata and Villa fleets may mobilize. Oil exports resume with embargo easing. government slashes budget requests amid a growing deficit of 70.8 million dollars.
A patient named George Neyer underwent a twilight sleep operation at the German American Hospital, with a four inch shin bone graft inserted into his skull. The procedure left him largely conscious, reporting sensations at times as his skull and brain were altered.
The first seven months of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915 show expenditures exceeding revenues by 70,768,575.28 dollars, a stark contrast to a deficit of 19,526,550 dollars a year earlier. Estimated full year deficit after tax is about 80,000,000. The note links rising costs to pork barrel river and harbor bills, tax law uncertainties, and war-related revenue declines.
The United States government faces an estimated deficit as high as 90 million dollars for the present fiscal year, with next year’s expenditures likely to exceed revenues by an even larger amount. Cabinet officials and administration aides convened with Secretary McAdoo to cut December appropriation estimates as Congress debates retrenchment and pork barrel spending.
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