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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1915
Page
1
The United States denounces Britain's blockade as illegal and demands an end to interference with neutral trade. Ambassador Page delivers a 15,000 word note to Britain, outlining 85 points on contraband, seizures, and the rights of neutrals, emphasizing adherence to international law and impartial enforcement.
The United States denounces the British blockade as illegal and indefensible. It states that blockade effectiveness is a matter of fact and that interference with neutral ships and cargoes is unjustified. It argues Britain has failed to prove enemy destination and notes neutral rights must be upheld.
London editors defend Britain's wartime measures in a life and death struggle, arguing neutrals bore some hardship. The piece cites U S and British lines and notes that neutrals failed to protest Germany’s lawless actions, justifying Orders in Council as necessary.
M Skouloudis takes office as Greek premier and vows very benevolent neutrality toward the entente. The cabinet retains most of the Zaimis lineup, except the prime minister, with Venizelos likely to prorogue Parliament to avoid an election amid pro German propaganda concerns. Yanakitsas remains war minister as political maneuvering continues in Athens.
Special to The Washington Post from El Paso Tez. on Nov 7 reports a bloody Sunday in Juarez with 59 Villa soldiers executed at sunrigas. Hipolito Villa ordered mass shootings from the Juarez cemetery amid Carranza mutiny plans. Juarez officers confirm executions but give no count. five victims said under 18 years old. American friends of Charles Flannery and James Bokle fear their arrest near Villa’s house ended in shooting.
Page one itemized world war briefings include the British blockade denouncement, London defense, Russian claims, new Greek cabinet neutrality, German routes to the Orient, Serbian setbacks, and major wartime developments across 1916 era.
Geneva reports that French aviators attacked and destroyed a major German gas facility supplying the Toutons in northern France. The facility's manager and 142 workers reportedly suffocated by fumes from explosions, with others hospitalized after being overcome.
Berlin dispatch notes Serbia defeated and divided as German and Austrian forces tighten encirclement. Rail links Belgrade to Sofia restored, enabling Ostend to Constantinople connection. Danube vessels move, Bulgaria ships corn and eggs to Germany while butter and fats meet needs. Roumania allows exits, aiding German grain supply.
London reports larger than expected Allied forces landing at Saloniki and Valona as Lord Kitchener leaves for the East. Bulgarians press near the French in Valona region while Russians amass in Bessarabia. Desperate battles unfold across northern Serbia and the Morava valley with Austro-Hungarian gains and heavy fighting anticipated along the Bulgarian front.
Tokyo reports the 5,119 ton Yasakuni Maru was torpedoed by a German submarine near Gibraltar. The captain and crew reached shore safely. Also noted are other recent sinkings including the Alastir and Calvados in the Gibraltar area with rescued crew.
Constantinople Nov 7 artillery duel continued along the Dardanelles. Two enemy cruisers and one monitor near Ari Burnu and one cruiser near Seiddu-Bahr bombarded our positions. Our artillery destroyed an enemy ammunition depot near Kutschuk Tem Wail. On the Caucasian front in the Deiman sector strong hostile patrols were chased by our counter patrol.
Vienna reports 18 officials announce subscriptions to the third Austrian war loan exceed 204,000,000 crowns (475,000,000) to date. The loan is a success and is being taken by Austrians themselves.
Petrograd reports the duma commission confirmed Sergius Sazonoff will remain as foreign minister after a week of rumors. The confirmation settles leadership in the foreign affairs office as Russia's government faces ongoing pressures.
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