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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
8
United Press reports discussions on a potential postwar settlement with Germany. Proposals include restoring Belgium and occupied French areas, limiting indemnities, redistributing territories in the Balkans, and creating autonomy in Poland while removing Turkish British influence.
A birth notice records the arrival of a baby born to Eugene and Helen Monnox in a local hospital. The brief notice confirms the infant's name and parents, with no additional details provided.
Multiple death notices and funeral details for March 1916 in Washington DC area. Entries include Mary Jane Berklex widow of William N Berklex with service March 15 at 3 p.m. Arlington burial. Davis, Jefferson W., funeral unspecified. Charles Hoffman with service March 16 at 8 a.m. and Mass. Sara Ida Kirby of Falls Church with interment Dulin Chapel and Oak Wood Cemetery. Percy Kravick son of Hamilton E and Florence Beach with service March 14 at 11 a.m.. Mary Moore widow of Col Alexander Moore with private interment at Arlington. William H Moreland funeral at St Pauls Church March 14. John Cameron Muhlenberg Brig. Gen. US Army retired with Arlington burial. Charles Reinhardt funeral March 15. Joseph Weller wife of Popper Weller death. Yap tor students at Emergency Hospital. Frank Lylar funeral March 15 at 2:30 p.m.. Witham Fkl Sarde & Co. Interments at Irlenwood Cemetery.
Condensed front news reports describe Paria-French counterattacks near Verdun and Le Pretre forest, advancing in trenches and mines. Berlin notes intensified Verdun artillery duels and four allied planes destroyed as war spreads across Europe and beyond.
The United States Presidio headquarters building in Monterey burned today destroying important army records. Officials cite defective wiring as the probable cause while probing a possible lapse linked to Mexican cross-border activity. Firefighting was hampered by the water supply being cut off at the source.
Havre March 12 crews of the Norwegian bark Sirius and the French steamer Louisiane report the Sirius torpedoed without warning near Havra Roads. Seventeen crew members, including seven youths, were aboard. captain and two sailors died. Survivors described a sudden explosion and rapid sinking, with limited warning and no voyage armament on the Sirius.
Reports from Paris say French forces delivered a significant blow near Verdun with heavy fighting continuing. Official counts estimate German losses at no less than 200,000 with French casualties around 40,000 amid ongoing artillery exchanges and air strikes along the Meuse, Champagne, and Alsace fronts.
In Nice France on March 13 word came that J Davignon former Belgian minister for foreign affairs has died. The obituary notes his long service in diplomacy and statesmanship reflecting on his role in Belgian foreign policy.
The Progressive State organization names its Chicago convention delegates. While many NYC delegates favor Theodore Roosevelt, a split question remains over Hotchkiss who is reportedly less favored due to wavering loyalty.
Washington dispatches report Alexandria Light Infantry, Company G, First Virginia Regiment, to assemble at 7 30 tomorrow night for inspection by two regular army sergeants. Local strength under 60, efforts ongoing to recruit to full force. Virginia mobilization could reach 3 260 men and 226 officers in 24 hours after governor’s call. Army units include 40 infantry companies, four artillery batteries, a signal corps, and field hospital corps. Elks Lodge officers elected for the year. Police board vacancies arise from resignations. Glee club and parade planned for March 24. Baptist church to welcome Rev Eugene B Jackson. Hospital supplies sent to Richmond. Funeral for Norton Phillips Hart conducted. Eagles baseball club organizes for season with new officers.
Geneva dispatch reports the crown prince leaving the front lines while Field Marshal von Hindenburg and von Mackensen arrive at headquarters. Hindenburg assumes command as the war in Europe continues.
Paris reports record German losses Friday and Saturday around Fort Vaux. German columns four deep charged French fire from 75, 160 and 210 millimeter guns, tumbling in heaps as Bavarian climbers formed human pyramids up the slooped rock. Despite six to one numerical superiority, repeated assaults on Vaux village and the church failed, as French machine guns and heavy guns held the line and halted reinforcements.
The Austria-Hungary government asks the Supreme Court to enjoin administration of estates of Austrians who die intestate in the United States without local heirs. Paul Bukva, Austrian consul at Wilkes-Barre, seeks permission to file an original action to stop letters of administration in the Andrew Shigo case from Schuylkill county Orphans Court. The move argues wartime heirs abroad and storekeeper bankers aim to seize Austrian estates. the court will decide.
Boston March 13 Roosevelt supporters met to back Roosevelt first choice for Chicago convention while Col Roosevelt claimed not a candidate for nomination. Grafton Cushin and A P Gardner attended with a resolution urging continued runs for delegates at large and district delegates. Gov McCall regretted the contest saying it harms party harmony and offered to step aside for Bird if it would secure unity. Charles Sumner Bird is named as another Roosevelt favored delegate candidate.
Four of five Maine city races today went to Republicans with Leopold A. Girard the sole Democratic winner in Biddeford. Mayors Blaine Wiles Bangor, John F Woodman Augusta, Frank H Nickerson Belfast Brewer William E. Keone elected.
Speaker Champ Clark will not serve as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in St. Louis next June. He announced yesterday it would be impossible for him to act as a delegate because the House would likely be in session at convention time. Under the rules he cannot appoint an acting Speaker for more than one day, except in case of illness.
Vice President Marshall foresees a sweeping Wilson victory and Indiana backing him strongly. Cummins aides plan no campaign in Pennsylvania, hoping Brumbaugh secures the delegation. The arrangement among Cummins Follette and Borah keeps their likely territories intact as Progressives seek delegates for Chicago. Sultan closes parliament by decree in Constantinople.
London March 13 dispatch from Amsterdam reports Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz German navy minister has been ill for several days. The business of the navy ministry has been handed over to the chief of staff.
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