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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
8
A fragmented World War II era report notes a fighter pilot’s fabled threats and feats, claiming he downed fifteen enemy aircraft. The piece mentions a trenchman vowing to make his fifteenth kill and references aviation warfare, naval interests, and looming political topics.
Paris reports say Germans repulsed west of a small lake near Vaux and bombarding French lines at Avecourt on the Meuse. Berlin confirms two French attacks on the west bank repulsed. Since May 4 Germans have taken 1,568 French prisoners around Hill 304 as Russians and Italians renew offensives against Austria.
The Interstate Commerce Commission submitted to the Senate an exhaustive report on rail and water carrier connections and Panama Canal competition as of June 30, 1914. It found 121 railroads linked to water carriers, 27 rail systems operated 48 vessels, and water rates often 50 to 67 percent lower coast to coast than rail, with gin and whisky, leather, iron and steel, and agricultural products showing wide gaps. canal activity briefly surged, then slowed after a major canal slide.
The German chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag committee that Germany may end the U boat pact if circumstances alter. He warned that America’s note wounds German honor but urged restraint to win the war, suggesting future liberty of action could be restored if needed. Other papers condemn Wilson’s notes as supercilious while Germany’s press stresses caution and potential policy shifts.
John Callan O’Loughlin issues call for election of one delegate and one alternate from the district to the Progressive party national convention in Chicago on June 7. The district central committee nominates Rey C Claflin as delegate and Dr James R Wilder as alternate. The call outlines the committee man’s view of issues facing the party this campaign.
London May 11 Lord Rosebery argues war will bankrupt all combatants. Impoverishment will strike individuals and states across Europe, forcing new social orders. Cambers of the postwar era hinge on policy and how returning millions reshape society and power.
Hearing before the House District committee considered amendments to a bill reorganizing the juvenile court. Proposals included a new detention house under the Board of Children's Guardians, residency requirements for a district judge, and changes to appointment authority for the Board. Judge Latimer and the court staff were praised for conduct during the process.
London May 11 British government accepts Walter Hines Page plan to feed Poland's civilians through an American commission. Conditions require relief for Austrian-occupied Poland, US shipments, neutral German ships, and care for Serbia Albania and Montenegro populations, with Hoover going to Brussels to aid talks.
Senate and House conferees held a stormy fruitless session over the regular army bill. Senate leaders remain confident an expansive plan for 180000 peace strength, 400000 National Guard reserve, and civilian training camps will be agreed upon despite the deadlock.
Boston residents Louis K Liggett George Anderson and Frederick E Snow were summoned to testify before the Senate judiciary subcommittee. They are to be examined under an order of the judiciary committee regarding Brandeis alleged connections with the merger of United Cigar Stores and Riker Hegeman Drug Stores.
In Dublin’s House of Commons debate Mr Dillon denounces militarized rule in Ireland and recounts brutal incidents. He cites threats to witnesses, a boy ordered to testify under threat of shooting, and his son’s rejected military pass. Premier Asquith defends government actions and outlines the three classes of those executed in Dublin rebellion.
German and French artillery clash near Verdun with Hill No 304 as focal point. German claim to have repulsed French attacks northwest of Verdun while reporting prisoners captured since May 4. French actions include bombardments in the Meuse sector and near Avecourt.
Berlin May 11 Judge Alfred R Nippert of an American relief group arrived to consult German authorities on restoring East Prussia districts and aiding residents. About 1 million dollars has been raised. A 100000 dollar check was among mail detained by British at Kirkwall. The Reichstag approved first reading to rebuild villages in Alsace Lorraine and East Prussia.
German troops suffer another check at Verdun as French forces repel a furious attack west of the small lake near Vaux. Earlier, Bavarian patrols captured 54 French soldiers in Camard forest and French prisoners in the Hill No 304 area total 53 officers and 1,515 soldiers unwounded since May 4. East of the Meuse, night fighting continues around Caillette wood with ongoing combats. The crown prince’s attempted thrust on Hill No 287 appears to fail.
Reports from Petrograd received in Bucharest say Gregors Rasputin the Russian monk and mystic who wielded influence over Emperor Nicholas II has been assassinated. Details from Overseas News Agency dispatch.
The Washington Medical and Surgical Society held its twentieth annual banquet at the Raleigh. Loving cups were presented to secretary Dr Walter Van Sweringen and treasurer Dr Frank E Gibson for long and faithful service. Honorary fellowships were given to Drs William P Heeves George C Clark Louis C Lehr. Notable speakers included Dr Edward Martin of Philadelphia and Dr John D Blake of Baltimore.
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