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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
French pressed in Alsace pressing Germans until snow fell. Berlin reports defeat of Russians at Krasnople and capture of 1000 prisoners near Touroggen as German offensive checked. British cabinet meets to discuss labor and bar closures amid Austrians pushing into Russia in a wide war theater update.
The Chronicle’s naval correspondent reports combined operations at the Dardanelles with three fleets and at least three armies ready to force the passage. The article notes unprecedented coordination and that the party consolidates its gains as operations proceed.
An editorial plea to the United States urges America to refrain during Britain’s war of reprisals after German submarine actions. It argues for neutral principles, stresses shared fate, and cautions against rushing to war while outlining the moral stakes of protracted conflict.
Court records show the Guggenheims divorced with Mrs Gertrude Guggenheim favored by the court. The decree, issued March 36, came after a referee privately heard testimony and recommended the ruling.
A long war dispatch reports Turkish raids and allied bombardment at the Dardanelles with references to Turkish and Russian forces. It notes the difficulty in mine clearance, strategical moves around the Bosphorus, and the strain on communications between front lines and bases. The piece also covers a new bombing claim, naval cautions, and evolving positions of the Black Sea fleet amid the wider war context.
Dr Ryan has typhus and Edward W Faun of the American Red Cross station in Belgrade is ill with typhus. A conference of American British and French aid societies for Servian relief was held in Saints with a committee led by Ernest Bickneall and Ridgely Carter to organize American doctors and nurses for Serbia. Sir Thomas Lipton urged urgent hospital work as typhus ravages Serbia, worse than typhoid and the plague.
A New York woman allegedly confessed to murdering her husband, beating him with a knife and an axe, slitting his throat, and hiding the body in a closet after an evening with another man. She stated she then fled with a companion before the body was found, returning later to clean up.
A note from the White House last night denies Secretary of War Garrison contemplates resigning to become chief justice of New Jersey. It states if Cox Bieber plans such an appointment, he should consult the President, who does not wish to lose the valued public servant.
Special report notes Italian assurances ease anxiety over Trentino reservists allowed to take leaves to farm. It cites partial withdrawal of troops from western frontier and mentions a majority view of neutrality, with Italy’s stance and Austrian concerns shaping recent movements.
A man from Pittsburgh arrives in Philadelphia to enlist in the marines. Officials refuse due to a nude tattoo of September Morn on his body. He returns later with the tattoo clad in an evening gown and headpiece, prompting reconsideration for acceptance.
London March 30 6 Gen Von Kluck the German commander who fed the invasion into France was wounded while inspecting trenches at the most dangerous point on the line after a stormy interview with Emperor William II An Amsterdam dispatch says the Bern opinion is that the emperor will entrust Von Kluck's command to Prince Friedrich Announcement that Von Hindenburg had been wounded was issued by the German war office It said his condition was not serious
Four persons drown when an automobile driven by Wis Morgin J Cirknet leaves a bridge on the Suwamish River ten miles south of Seattle. All aboard perished except Wis Carkeek and the chauffeur. The travelers were a delegation from a noted society en route to Tacoma to view the State Historical Society exhibit.
George W Quintard, heir to a $1 million iron works fortune, faces two breach of promise suits from women who claim he pledged marriage but disclosed a prior marriage. Miss Jane Sutherland sued for $7,000 after learning Quintard was already married. A second plaintiff, Dorothy Dalland, asserts similar claims and seeks damages.
France advances a measure in the chamber of deputies involving a 100000 francs sum, with mentions of Belgium, Greece, and Montenegro as friends, and notes an imported La Carolina Cherutos product priced at 10 cents. The fragmented text references Sering and appears to mix currency and goods details in a garbled historical report.
Newswire style summary of wartime events focusing on Kaiserling’s campaign dynamics and Britain’s precarious position, with mentions of strategic bomb hits and naval actions affecting morale and leadership. Includes references to political and military figures shaping responses to ongoing conflict.
Missing passengers of the steamer Falaba are discussed after its sinking by a German submarine. An American, Thrasher, Irving for a year on the Gold Coast, is believed dead. The report notes U S government scrutiny, potential belligerent action, and public nervousness as Americans reassess sea travel amid German submarine warfare.
Newport News March 3. Allied naval activity near Norfolk and Hampton Roads prompts a high level discussion among naval and customs officers. Rumors persist of German warship support and merchant ships transferring coal and supplies to warships offshore, while U S authorities consider neutrality and potential enforcement actions.
A large blaze consumed a villa described as valuable, with reports of extensive losses and a legal dispute surrounding the property. The text mentions Mr Porter, Alef Weed ters, and jewels valued at thousands of dollars, tied to a funeral or estate matter in New York.
Dispatches from Asuncion indicate a revolt remains active with 21 detainees deported on conspiracy charges against the government. United States and other sources note arrests of several officials and disclosures of suspected plots in Paraguay.
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