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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
8
A compiled fragment from Times reports alleges British Cameronian regiments suffered heavy casualties with officials concealing names and figures. The piece accuses authorities of delaying disclosure, citing a list of offers slain whose identities are omitted. It notes a battalion from Gordon Highlanders and other units missing from official accounts.
A Washington Post dispatch from Amsterdam describes the Dardanelles bombardment with British ships shelling coastal forts like Kale Sultane and Nilabahr. Observers note initial limited damage after four hours of firing, with ships firing slowly and retiring as smoke thickened and forts faded from view.
Amid bread shortages across Vienna districts, authorities move to calm fears as essential loaves run scarce. Citizens worry about rationing and possible tampering as April 4 approaches, with officials warning store shelves may again show shortages.
A garbled obituary page lists residents named Anders Kate Shel, Andrew Smith, Blanchard, and others with March dates. It mentions funerals, probate items, and burial locations in Washington, Prospect Hill, and surrounding areas, with services planned at chapels and churches.
A Westminster Gazette report from Gothenburg describes German strategy in East Prussia using floodwaters and gasified forest fires. German engineers flooded trenches and ignited gasoline-sprayed trees to trap advancing Russian troops in the Masurian district, burning regiments and hindering the invasion.
Dispatches from Copenhagen report Emperor William and General von Falkenhayn traveling to German army headquarters near Paris for a war council. Crown Prince Frederick William rumored dead or wounded but now said to be alive and joining the leaders. Saxon and Württemberg princes are headed to join the war council as well.
A London report notes two Zeppelins dropped bombs on Calais and a crowded train near a church. Seven railroad workers were killed and several injured as one bomb damaged a church roof and another hit a crowded railway area.
New York March 18 works rush to load more than a dozen steamers with war matériel for the Allies. Marie was loaded with 1 000 ton cargo of war supplies while other French ships prepared to carry horses. Philadelphia sailed for Liverpool with two large cargoes. Lous and Orduna to sail Saturday. Europa and Italian ships crowded with horses and army supplies.
The Rev Cornelius Pelahunt who died at Notre Dame University left numerous bequests to various Catholic institutions. His donations included funds for schools, churches, and orphanages. notable distributions covered Notre Dame masses, St Vincent de Paul orphan aid, and charitable missions in New York and Pittsburgh. Several line items list specific dollar amounts though some OCR readouts are unclear.
Berlin reports a German merchant claims the Sudan including Khartum and parts of a Ma o are in possession of the Dervishes He cites engagements near Samhoda and the Pyramids Camp destruction of an Australian camp with 20 killed and guns captured He says 80000 tribesmen overran Yatoum Bashoda and Alexandria railways, decimating forces and prisoners, with Dervishes taking Nasser and lower Egypt in succession
A second writ of habeas corpus was signed tonight by Justice Tigur of the New York Supreme Court to bring forward the question of Harry K Thin's return to Matteagan before the appellate division. The hearing on the previous writ, which was to be held tomorrow morning, will be continued for one week. The new writ will be served on Sheriff Grifenhagen, whose custody is to be affected.
London reports Russian forces push into northern Poland while German war office claims repulses. Berlin vows to burn three Russian villages or estates for each German site burned, with Neemel damage to trigger destruction of Russian government buildings in Suwalki and other capitals.
Protest over British delay in handling cargo ships with American meat products aboard continues. The A A Raven freed and rerouted to Rotterdam. Wilhelmina prize case urged for immediate British court action while others reach English ports for clearance.
The Young WCA will launch a six day drive to raise seven thousand five hundred dollars by teams of members. Each team aims for twelve dollars daily with a total target of nine thousand dollars. The drive covers internal revenues and appeals to the community for the remainder to fund social service efforts. Leaders for the teams include Mrs Witham Mrs Hamilton Bayly Miss Elizabeth F Pierce and others. exact member lists to be announced soon.
An obituary notes the death of Col Cockrell a Confederate veteran and former representative from Missouri He is described as the brother of former United States Senator Franus M Cockrell of Missouri The report places his death as occurring in Abilene with reference to March 18
The war department details French repulsed attacks on Lorette hills and Champagne, heavy French losses at Le Meanil, and ongoing battles in Argonne. German bombs hit Schliettstadt killing two and wounding ten. Prisoners and gains are reported across Memel, Suwalki, and areas near Verdun with large Russian retaliation threats.
Eyewitness reports Neuve Chapelle became a ruin field after British bombardment. Three German princes including Frederick Leopold of Hohenzollern were said to serve in a battalion and may have fallen. Germans allegedly lost about 18000. 2000 bodies found south of the village by March 10.
Advices from the foreign office report a German steamer named Annie Liles sailed under a neutral flag after entering a Norwegian port. The vessel was said to have flown the Norwegian flag to disguise its nationality.
Italian forces under Col Paiola launched from Benghazi against rebels near Gebalda after heavy fighting. Insurgents suffered about 100 killed with many wounded, while Italian casualties stood at 49 killed and 45 wounded.
Paris reports Deputies unanimously approve a bill to lift the defense bond ceiling from 500 million francs to 4.5 billion francs as France faces higher wartime costs including Dardanelles expedition and munition production. Finance Minister Ribot cites growing outlays from 260 million to over 1.2 billion francs monthly and warns of intensified spending.
At a United Irish Societies dinner Brig Gen Edwards proposed organizing American canal workers into a reserve army for the defense of the canal zone. He said it should be commanded by a senior officer stationed there and be well trained and equipped.
Vienna dispatch reports the Austrian emperor blocked talks with Italy by demanding Trieste and Trent, signaling possible conflict. German envoy von Buelow advised seeking new bases for an understanding as Italians in the Italian Riviera were told to evacuate Italy.
British steamer Trinidad of the Quebec Line arrived in New York today from Cardiff Wales under the disguise Ida on her bow and Boston as her halting port. Maritime records cite London as the hailing port. Trinidad departed New York for La Pallies on February 35 with a cargo of acids, covering the passage in thirteen days.
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