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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1915
Page
7
Amid chaotic reports a number of lines describe a ship robbery and murder by Mexican bandits, with later notes claiming U S officials in Boston suspect a German vessel. The fragment hints at Norwegian tramps fleeing port and unclear signals fueling naval inquiries and coverups.
A damaged clipping notes an Ohio serviceman killed in action with scattered lines mentioning Columbus and a regiment. The readable text hints at a war fatality and military unit but lacks full details such as names, dates, or the exact engagement.
In a terse report, details are unclear but indicate a local incident involving Rory Mig Bow and two others. The passage notes a vote related to the event and mentions a 12 year old figure, with references to measures and outcomes. Extended context remains fragmented.
A dramatic World War I era piece details Polish soldiers forced into front lines in both armies. It recalls harsh casualty rosters, brutal conditions, and the deep sorrow of families, with refugees and veterans watching Europe’s battles unfold from nearby towns and cities.
Col William Jay, noted attorney and former president of the New York Herald, was found dead at Led Bee Ty. The death, reportedly due to natural causes, occurred with Mrs bas fax in attendance and follows an active career in sulphur Springs and early colonial diplomacy.
Texans request continued U S aid after a sequence of cavalry assaults near Matamoros. Accounts describe three charges by forces led by Rodriguez Cabral and forces totaling around 299, 690, and 2000 men. Villa troops reportedly fought on foot as garrisons wavered. Mention of Carranza troops near Mata moros and U S consulate housing three Americans on the Mexican side.
War Department officials weigh extra protection at the border as fighting near Brownsville intensifies. Reports say artillery bombardment could push relocation and nurse deployment, with Red Cross nurses ordered to Brownsville to aid ongoing defense and relief efforts. Disturbances among Zapata and Villa factions in Mexico City are noted amid plans for a provisional leadership change.
Four hundred fifty soldiers deserting the Vill forces in northern Sonora arrived at Agua Prieta this morning with 100 horses two machine guns and small arms. They claimed a midnight revolt after a prearranged signal Viva Carranza. They say they hired their commander and three officers and headed toward the border with their families. The men remained in pitiful condition and most were en route to surrender to the Carranza column near Agua Prieta.
Complete returns from Japan's general election show the government party and allies likely holding a large majority in the new house of representatives. The cabinet backed naval and army expansion, with 213 seats to 138 for opponents and independents tallying 231 of 381 seats likely for the governing coalition. Prime Minister Count Okuma led a brisk campaigning tour as the Diet is anticipated to convene before May 25.
News from the Navy Department reports no contact with Rear Admiral care at Honolulu for over 36 hours. Secretary Wilson and President Wilson aboard the Mayflower near Annapolis received no word of discovery. Dispatches indicate only the W-4 anchor confusion, leaving 21 missing crewmembers unaccounted as hope fades.
An English translation of Lieut Sakuma’s diary, recovered from submarine No 6, records the two hour and forty minute ordeal as the crew suffocated from gas and flood water. He describes constant pumping, a failing boat, and their final messages to family and the Emperor, with reflections on submarine bravery and safety.
President Wilson sails aboard the Argentine battleship Moreno from Mayflower to Annapolis for a luncheon with Senor Naon ambassador of Argentina. The party includes Secretary Daniels Navy Captain Winterhalter Dr Cary Grayson and Admiral Fullam among others. The visit includes a potential shore excursion to the United States Naval Academy and a return by the Mayflower, with wireless contact maintained to the White House.
Rev T Lucius Clark told listeners at Hamline M E Church that the war would be decided by fighting in the Dardanelles rather than in the west. He argued Allied forces could not reach the Rhine and that the Western front would end in a draw. He stressed that capturing the Dardanelles would force Germany to weaken there and sap its strength.
Three people died and three were injured when a live electric wire touched by a man and a puddle of water caused a fatal shock in a residence. Mrs Vilkhoff and Harris Stanner were among those affected as neighbors attempted to reach the bodies before power was shut off.
An uneasy government statement rejects foreign intervention and reiterates Greece's neutral stance amid public opinion and international sentiment. Officials warn that deviation would endanger national interests and regional stability.
An obituary notes the death of Mra Pavilean aged 77 in Washington and mentions funeral plans at Otis Memorial Home. It also lists survivors including her daughter Mra Wakard Atine and references to extended family and the family residence at 1440 G Street Northwest. Additional remarks discuss the broader wartime era and related community issues.
British and American figures clash over war rules as Miss Beveridge voices Kaiser's cause in Berlin. The address defends Germany’s actions, cites The Hague violations, and criticizes Allied arms embargo while detailing wartime tensions and the German ambassador present.
Three men held near a railroad route were found with documents suggesting spying. Albert Anderson, a union representative, identified Heinz Joseph Minter and Sifred Castive Peters as the men, saying the trio may have been headed to Bethlehem steelworks to aid a spying ring.
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