Asquith Hints at Gallipoli Retreat and War Cabinet Plan
London reports Premier Asquith suggested a possible withdrawal from Gallipoli and announced a forthcoming cabinet committee to guide war strategy. He warned Britain faces a serious financial position and urged greater sacrifices, while praising navy efforts and outlining empire contributions and logistics. The speech covered conscription, front lines, and the broader strategic questions in the eastern theater.
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Premier Asquith Signals Conscription and War Resolve
Premier Asquith warns conscription may be used in England if needed as strategic decisions unfold over the Dardanelles and troop needs. He cites heavy Allied casualties, a static front in Flanders, a 1,000,000 strong British force in France and Belgium, and aims to persevere with the allies toward victory. Serbia’s independence is deemed essential, Mesopotamian advance toward Baghdad is noted, and the premier commits to bearing office’s burden.
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Left Serbs 10 Fate Shifting Policy Revealed
Former Attorney General Sir Edward Carson delivered a sharp attack on the government in the House of Commons over the Dardanelles campaign and the Balkans policy. He said the cabinet misused war aims, resigning after refusing to back a plan he deemed hopeless and warned Britain may not hold Sulva Bay or trenches once German forces reach Constantinople.
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Balkans Front News and Mexican Border Tensions
Allied troops push in the Balkans with reports of Bulgarian advances near Monastir and a looming decisive battle as Serbian retreats threaten Montenegro and Albania. In the U S Mexican border fighting escalates around Agua Prieta with ten wounded, civilians fleeing, and Gen Funston seeking immediate authority to invade Mexico if needed to protect American lives and property.
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France firm on peace denies he seeks offers
Paris reports Briand states that rumors of a government shift or a peace bargain with Germany are unfounded. He confirms full accord with Joffre and says censorship will move from political to military/diplomatic control while warning American readers to not be misled.
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Prohibition Defeated in Ohio as Puchta Wins Mayor Seat
Ohio voters reject statewide prohibition for the second time in two years with partial returns showing a margin near 4,000. George Puchta wins Cincinnati mayoral race by about 25,000, while Republican gains appear in other cities including Ashtabula trial of Hare proportional representation. Provisions on constitutional stability and other measures face defeat. statewide bond proposal for Wharton tract is rejected.
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Gloom for Democrats in Election Returns Across States
A New York Sun dispatch reports officials gloomy as early returns show Republican Samuel W. McCall winning Massachusetts governor and New York rejecting the proposed constitution. Maryland remains in doubt as the Walsh defeat in Massachusetts signals discontent with the Wilson administration and its maxim to vote for Walsh for Wilson.
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Smith Named Attorney General to Succeed Carson
Premier Asquith announced that Sir Frederick Ward Smith, former solicitor general, will replace Sir Edward Carson as attorney general in London. The appointment, effective immediately, marks a key shift in the cabinet during a period of political change.
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Index to today s issue page 1 Asquith hints at retreat
Page 1 lists headlines including Asquith hints at retreat Allies menace burgars villa again gives battle Ohio wet by 40 000 suffrage decisively defeated G O P gains in many states
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Heavy G O P Gains In Many States Defeat For Woman Suffrage
Reported landslide GOP gains across multiple states as woman suffrage loses decisively in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York. Maryland shifts toward Republicans with Weller beating Harrington by about 5,000. Ohio rejects statewide prohibition while New York City Ta m many wins. New Jersey and Kentucky show strong Republican advances.
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New York landslide bids suffrage and new constitution
Special to The Washington Post New York voters delivered a landslide against suffrage and the new constitution. Yes votes totaled 408,377 to 555,476 no. Republicans swept statewide races, retaining a 98 of 150 seats in the assembly and winning all congressional contests. Alfred E. Smith was elected sheriff by about 60,000, while Tammany nominee Edward Swann lost the district attorney race about 4,000 plurality. Brooklyn elected James Cropney district attorney. Callaghan won supreme court judgeship overturning Fitzgerald. Antisuffrage strength showed in major cities as results pressed to press time.
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McCall Defeats Walsh in Massachusetts Governorship
Massachusetts voters elected Samuel W. McCall governor by about 5,000 over incumbent David L. Walsh as Progressive and Prohibitionist third parties shifted votes. McCall's win ends Democratic control and signals Republican strength ahead of 1916 national politics. With 39 precincts incomplete, McCall led 234,874 to 221,787.
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