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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1915
Page
1
Officials say the fate of the German raider is unresolved while the United States weighs actions after the Frye sinking. Diplomatic steps depend on a full inquiry, with reports indicating attempts to repair the Prinzen Entel and potential protest for damages if Germany does not voluntarily compensate.
The report details Turkish resistance at Smyrna with Japanese support for bombardment. It notes Russian plans to attack the Bosphorus, British landings routed, and ongoing mine dragging near the Dardanelles. Diplomatic sources claim Russian fleet may bombard, while Smyrna commander refuses surrender.
Finance Minister Ribot announces provisional exclusion of securities owned by foreigners to curb German and Austrian issues and protect American investors. He notes most French securities are not held in the United States, with exceptions like National Defense bonds. Japan's concessions in Kiauchau and Manchuria negotiations continue as shifts in policy unfold.
London reports the auxiliary cruiser Bayano was sunk by a likely enemy torpedo while patrolling the coast near Corsewall Point Wigtownshire Scotland. About 200 of the 216 crew died, eight officers and eighteen men were rescued, and survivors were saved by the Balmerino and another steamer. The Bayano, built in Glasgow in 1913, weighed 3500 tons and measured 416 feet.
Amsterdam March 12 The Mittag Zeitung of Berlin publishes a list alleging German ships sunk since the war began. It reports 111 steamers totaling 400000 tons, four auxiliary cruisers at 32500 tons, one sailing vessel, one schooner, eight mine sweepers and one troop transport.
British policy expands contraband to include wool and oil products amid wartime disruption. The French steamer Guadeloupe with 143 passengers was sunk by a German cruiser near Fernando de Noronha, while the Indian City carrying 14000 bales of cotton from Galveston was also sunk. The era sees tighter controls on cotton exports, and a shift in wool shipments to American mills as licenses loosen.
A sprawling report covers Thaw conspiracy trial developments with jurors and attendants in Matteawan, while in Europe Britain expands contraband lists including cottonseed oil amid war tensions. The piece notes U S confusion and planned protests over new British actions affecting trade and mentions intense battles on multiple fronts as the war widens.
Bernard Montvid admitted participation in the February murder of Rev. Joseph Zebris a Lithuanian Church priest and his housekeeper in New Britain Conn. He claimed Peter Krakus was the principal actor and said he arranged the meeting date. Police say Krakas will be held for Tierney’s murder.
The French Line announced that starting March 20 Bordeaux will be the port of entry for its steamers instead of Havre due to naval operations in northern waters. The notice was issued from New York on March 12.
General Von Bernhardt writes for The Sunday Post under Kaiser approval about the war from a German viewpoint. The piece argues Germany cannot fail to win and cites his prior influence with Germany and the Next War. Readers are urged to obtain The Sunday Post.
Sir George Turner dies at Colyton Devon from leprosy contracted during research to find a cure for the disease. Turner spent years in South Africa where he helped discover a cure for rinderpest and his death is noted in London on March 13.
A multi item page notes a cruiser’s fate still hidden, along with reports of Turks defying Allied fleets and Japan moving troops to China. France bars foreign stocks while a new trade blow hits markets. A cruiser sinks a liner and British actions aid Russians amid global tensions.
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