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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
7
Senators close to the President urge aggressive action under the Monroe doctrine to shield foreign envoys in Mexico City. They warn Vera Cruz evacuation was a mistake and say Congress must authorize troops to uphold diplomacy and counter revolutionary violence.
Washington officials consider restoring the embargo on arms shipments to all Mexican factions. Aimed to prevent any side from obtaining weapons as European sources are cut off by war. Critics warn the move could be misread by Germany’s supporters in the United States.
Washington reports plan to dispatch four or five light-draft vessels to Mexican waters amid rising tensions in Mexico. The Petrel sailed from Mobile for Vera Cruz while the Delaware remains at anchor there. Des Moines to Vera Cruz tomorrow. Progreso hosts large American interests. Mexico City unrest persists as Villa may enter the capital.
The American Unit New York arrived from Liverpool with 221 passengers aboard including 31 women buyers for American firms. Extra precautions against mines were taken, lifeboats swung out ready for use, and searchlights flashed the American flag as the liner sailed from Liverpool February 20 through the German war zone toward safety. Passengers were kept awake and warned to stay vigilant while torpedo boats reportedly guarded the route, though none were seen.
Australian politicians and audience erupted in cheers as W. A. Watt condemned President Wilson for sending a birthday telegram to the German emperor. Watt labeled the action an outrage, calling for harsher rebuke and suggesting the death day of William of Hohenzollern.
Terre Haute Ind March 7 James E Watson former Indiana representative and Uncles Joe Connans right hand man spent the day here with friends who say he will seek the Republican nomination for President next year. He recalled a childhood remark by Oliver P Morton about keeping his hand in a squeezing condition.
Brig. Gen. George Smith Anderson, U S retired, died late today at the University Club in New York where he had lived since retiring from service in October 1912.
A Times dispatch from Santiago reports German steamers with coal cargoes in South American waters fueling rumors of German cruisers nearby. Persistent talk claims the Dresden may be hiding in a southern Chilean inlet as the government safeguards Chile's neutrality.
Albany March 7 Gen Goethals who asked to be relieved as Panama Canal Zone governor has not been offered any State post. Some sources suggest he could chair the New York City Public Service Commission, but Gov Whitman has not considered it seriously. If he shows willingness to serve in State service a place will be prepared for him. World dispatch notes War Dept views unknown.
Washington learns of Capt Dimitri Vassilieff death in New York after a two month illness. The 45 year old diplomat had resigned due to failing health and was survived by his wife and a son in service with the czar's army. Funeral services were held in New York and a Russian church service planned in Washington before transport to Petrograd.
Osage Indian council members travel to Washington with families to attend a hearing in Secretary Lane's office. The session will decide on renewing mineral leases for part of Osage lands, 680000 acres of 1500000 total Oklahoma lands involved. The Osage nation, about 2000 members, holds $9 million in cash with the U.S. government and earns over $1 million annually from gas and oil royalties.
Ernest McDonald died from wounds inflicted by Monroe Phillips a real estate and timber dealer who went on a shooting spree here yesterday killing five and wounding eighty two before being shot dead. Other wounded were reported improving though Gunner Tomas remained serious. Funerals for most of the dead were held today.
Chicago March 7 Indications point to a wheat crop exceeding 900 million bushels this year with spring wheat adding about 240 million bushels. If realized this would be a third consecutive record crop. Winter wheat acreage stands at 41 263 000 across, up 11 percent from 1914, with plants coming through winter in excellent condition and expected to lose little land before harvest.
Horace Burroughs 23 son of the late William Burroughs once wealthy inventor of an adding machine died in a Detroit hospital from a self inflicted wound. He was penniless and frail, with former associates recalling a former worth over 250000 dollars. He was found in a Michigan Avenue rooming house after cutting a vein but briefly regained consciousness to speak.
Petrograd reports that Montgomery Schuyler Jr of the U S embassy has begun a tour of concentration camps in the Ural Mountains and southern Russia where German and Austrian military age prisoners are held. Permission was granted at Washington’s request to report on prisoner conditions.
Hoboken astrologer Gustav Meyer asserts Saturn and the moon forewarn a second La Touraine at sea on March 15. He had forecast a March sea fire last week and warns of an upcoming Italian earthquake around the 16th or 17th. He also predicts Spain and Portugal will enter a war by April 1 and possible U S foreign complications mid month.
Boston March 7 The Boston Post argues Constantinople could become Russia's warm water port, ending the Black Sea barrier. It cites Curtis Guild and the Russian consul, notes huge allied naval momentum, and foresees swift capture of forts and passage through to the Mediterranean.
Telegraphic reports from Athens indicate Greece faces mobilization pressures amid Balkan alliances. Greek students demand immediate action while triple entente legations are visited. Swiss recall of army officers prompts consular age clearances by March 11. Berlin papers weigh Greece Italy moves tied to Dardanelles actions.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the Porte agrees to appoint Dr. Streit as Greek Minister to Constantinople in place of M. Panas who left after the insult offered to the Greek naval attaché by a Turkish police official. Dr. Streit is a former Greek minister of foreign affairs.
The National Security League, formed in New York, plans rapid nationwide expansion including a soon to be established Washington branch. Executive secretary A B Humphrey cites delaying during congressional session to avoid suspicion, then asserts full campaign rollout nationwide.
Harry Kendall Thaw, killer of Stanford White, faces a conspiracy trial in the New York Supreme Court for his Matteawan escape. He will be represented by an imposing line of counsel, while the state is led by Franklin Kennedy and Frederick Cook. Thaw, brought back after years on the run, has repeatedly refused to answer reporters and will challenge the legality of a conspiracy charge tied to his insanity status.
San Francisco March 7 Joseph H Mayer New York State commissioner led a dinner party at the Old Faithful Inn last night for sixteen guests, many from New York. Present were John R Yale Myre Yale Thomas Bussey Norman E Mack George H Cobb Winfield Flappach William Randolph Hearst Arthur Lean Dowling and Mrs Travers.
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