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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1915
Page
3
London dispatch reports a sharp political shift as Asquith regains power with Lloyd George sidelined. The piece notes home rule in Africa and dominion input shaping imperial governance, while tensions over war leadership and press sensationalism are pressed into the debate.
A patriotic profile extols Premier Brave Under Fire for his battlefield visit to Ypres, his rapport with troops, and calm leadership amid cabinet strains. The piece notes Russia’s recovery, hopes for Constantinople, and gains for imperial federation, while criticizing Ireland and praising Botha’s liberal policy and Canadian contributions.
Exceptional measures were taken at the Remington plant to keep strangers from the enclosure. Additional guards were placed on duty, and work on a new lighting system was rushed to keep grounds brightly lit at night. A general strike of all Bridgeport machinists would not be called unless absolutely necessary, said Kep ler. He urged the public not to view munitions plant demand as tyranny and noted unions could consider an eight hour demand if Remington backed down from directives.
Report notes negotiations settled before a strike could spread, with officials warning the stoppage would likely spread astonishingly if unresolved. Details remain sparse on parties involved and dates, but authorities emphasized rapid resolution to prevent wider disruption.
Gordon Gordon reports from Lugano on a Frankfurter Zeitung article accusing Roumania of opposing central power policy by blocking German and Austrian arms to Turkey via Roumanian territory. The piece contrasts Roumania neutrality with the U S stance on arms to England and discusses alleged secret treaties and a Sinaia council.
Athens reports Foreign Minister Zographas has resigned and former premier Venizelos, a key proponent of an alliance with France England and Russia, is expected to succeed him. Venizelos plans to announce policy this evening as Zographos’ retirement signals Greece may abandon neutrality and join the Allies.
Five persons were killed when a shell burst at the Vergeroux ammunition factory near Rochefort late yesterday. Two others were injured. The marine authorities have begun an inquiry into the accident.
A Swiss dispatch reports Asian cholera and smallpox raging in Galicia. Authorities struggle to curb the outbreaks. Sixty cages were cited in Lemberg last Tuesday as cholera cases. 419 smallpox cases were recorded in Galicia between July 4 and 10.
Berne Switzerland July 17 reports the German government will issue an order prohibiting export of all German beer. The motive is that wartime production is about 10 percent of normal, with roughly 20 percent allocated to the army.
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