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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
1
Gen French reports mutinies helped force the surrender of Przemyśl with about 120000 taken prisoner. Berlin notes aeroplane and artillery actions while Russians retreat in Prussia. Muscovite army movements suggest a decisive southern sweep prep in London.
London dispatch reports four thousand prisoners, mostly from Przem ysl, arriving in the city. They describe the starving garrison before the fortress fell, with men collapsing from exhaustion and some unable to leave trenches. They survived by eating moss and gnawing leather straps.
An official bulletin from the German general staff reports French air activity in the Champagne region as persistent but unfruitful. German aviators claim several enemy bomb drops near Verdun and Rheims with limited damage. The Germans also state pursuit of Russians east of Memel and describe British and French front actions with weather favoring air operations.
Amid reports of heavy bombardment along the Yser near Ostend observer accounts describe early openings of a new battle line. Smoke and shell bursts are seen over the coast as forces engage with multiple guns and supporting troops positions remain fluid.
Turkish forces about 1000 attacked the Egyptian town opposite Suez and were driven back after dawn exchanges at Kubri post. Allied reports claim a mixed force of infantry artillery and a few cavalry routed near the canal, with retreat to a camp eight miles east.
London reports the Przemysl garrison originally stood at 176,600 with 40,000 killed. About 123,000 surrendered as the fortress fell, 117,000 soldiers and 2,600 officers among them. Blizzard hampered telegraph, locals faced hunger while Russians received supplies and were welcomed as liberators. Typhus and disease affected 15,000. disinfecting work was underway. Forts fell with ammunition, and Austrian resistance was praised for delaying the Russian campaign.
James Robinson, inmate at the county infirmary in Warsaw Indiana, ends a world record abstinence fast of 57 days by drinking a glass of buttermilk. He lost about 100 pounds during the eight weeks of total abstinence yet remains physically weak but in good condition.
In Belgium many men of military age are forced by German occupiers to sign a daily town hall book. At Ternath near Brussels a body of young Belgians marched with flags to sign names and were fired upon by Germans, killing two and wounding three in what authorities call an illegal act.
A Paris inquiry into the capture of the American steamship Dacia by a French cruiser during a voyage from the United States to Rotterdam with cotton onboard has declared the seizure lawful. The case now proceeds to the French prize court, which may issue its decision within two months.
Berlin reports claim 2,900 killed and five ships sunk as Franco British forces press at the Dardanelles. Only secondary batteries hit. Inflexible, Bouvet, Ocean, Irresistible named in official counts. Constantinople deserted as European powers weigh next moves.
Reports from Tientsin and Peking describe rising anxiety as Japanese troops reach Manchuria and Shantung. Chinese leaders, fearing a march on Beijing, press for restraint while five articles on Manchurian demands are discussed in a legation meeting. Washington says the United States has not approved or disapproved Japan's explanations.
Mrs G E Baird of Oneonta loses diamonds valued over six thousand dollars at the Los Angeles Elks Lodge in San Bernardino. Police suspect Mrs Baird was followed from Pasadena where the couple stay. The theft occurred after a luncheon at Maj O B Sloat’s Elks Club table.
Rome dispatch reports 40000 Austrian troops and Bavarian regiments massed near the Goeritz frontier to protect Trieste. Rumors state Austria may seek peace with Russia by ceding Orthodox Galicia or trading Catholic Poland. Censor again blocks discussion of the Italian problem.
Special cable reports Russian fleet reducing Black Sea activity as several Turkish forts in Asia Minor are bombarded. A transport and laden colliers were sunk amid ongoing hostilities.
Financial hints of a large credit to England amounting to about 160 million dollars, with total British needs around 250 million pounds, loom as officials await J. P. Morgan’s London arrival. French talks target a 50 million dollar sub credit while Italy’s expected to join the Allies. Britain funds Hungary and Greece through war earnings.
Special to The Washingtons from Vera Cruz notes Hugenio Benavides, once Villa’s secretary, asserts George C. Carothers loses to Villa at poker and once paid ten dollars in chips. Benavides also claims Carothers received large gifts of money and real estate from New York. State Department has heard stories but ignores them. Carothers remains in good standing.
Richard Randolph, ex Republican hopeful for Congress, was shot from a skylight above his Washington Park office and died at City Hospital. His wife Pella Randolph, sued for divorce, is under arrest while Ralph Halliday remains a material witness. The shooting occurred as a large caliber rifle fired from above shattered his spine. The case also involves a broken skylight and alleged surveillance by Mrs Randolph with Halliday.
The Mallory Line steamer Denver leaking and in distress 1300 miles from New York was rescued at 4 PM by the Atlantic Transport liner Manhattan. The St Louis and other vessels sped to the scene after a wireless call at 1 PM yesterday. Three lifeboats were lowered and all officers crew and a few passengers were taken to the rescue ship bound for New York.
Mutinies before PrzemyS fell dominate the first section with warship notes and notices including China on brink of war and a fatal desk shooting. The index lists sections on war, finance, society, sports, and district court items, plus editorials and advertisements.
In New York on March 23 bankers and the Buenos Aires government discussed possible loans. A cable from Argentina denying a $25 million loan was error. the correct figure was $25,000,000. If an arrangement is reached, underwriting will likely be by the National City Bank group and associated institutions.
Cable from Russia reports terror in Urumiah area with villages burned and thousands displaced. Persian mob loot the city, priests beaten, American and French missions damaged, thousands seek refuge under the American flag as European and Moslem factions clash amid turmoil and danger.
Telegraphed from Saloniki the Daily Mail reports Italians fortify the Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean with heavy-caliber guns. Numerous steamers are said to be transporting munitions there.
Officials weighed confiscation under new neutrality law after the German steamer Odenwald was held in San Juan harbor. Treasury and Justice officials discuss legal steps while two destroyers and the coast guard head toward the area to deter belligerent ships and safeguard American ports.
London reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria held a two hour interview with the Mail’s Bucharest correspondent about forming a coalition in case Bulgaria departs from neutrality. Malti also met with Premire Raon Javofr, discussing regional coalition dynamics and policy shifts.
In Maine near the town of Ind a fire at the county infirmary today resulted in the deaths of three men. Thirteen others are reported missing and believed dead. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
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