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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
8
A parliamentary report quotes Olea arguing that additional troops would form a strong English contingent essential to secure Allied victory. He believes the planned force will be ample, urging continued mobilization and commitment to bolster war efforts despite delays and mixed reactions.
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London reports that Austria’s march into Servia stirs unease in Bulgaria about the Balkans future. Bulgarian leaders weigh neutrality vs joining the allies, with democratic party figures urging allied consultation. Traly’s influence dwindles as her ambassadors return to confer. Marquis Imperiali, Italy’s London envoy, sails to Rome tomorrow.
Reports from Petroprad reveal a naval engagement off Sevastopol as Turkish warships Goeben Breslau attempt to reach the Summer Palace route. Russian guns hit Goeben’s upper deck setting fires. Goeben replies but sustains damage and withdraws while Breslau engages.
Austrian authorities impose severe restrictions on English residents in Vienna. Many suspected Brits are arrested or confined, forbidden to leave their homes or visit public places, with harsher measures for Britons and other foreigners. Officials say actions respond to alleged threats while promising fair treatment for those interned.
The report notes Allied agents report millions to spend but struggle to find usable outlets in the United States. It cites a U S dealer offering high profits to attract Italian government supplies and says other European representatives face similar obstacles, with some ordered to ban shipments or seek favorable terms. Lieut Semi Plysitt plans to depart for Washington to discuss funding and trade channels.
British and Japanese warships reported mobilizing off Lower California with cruisers refueling and steaming south, while an unidentified foreign craft was seen offshore. Reports suggest a coordinated move as fleets head toward potential action against a named naval unit under Admiral von Syp.
J R Drexel argues that starvation of Germany is the only path to Allied victory. He asserts that the Allies must avoid a prolonged exchange and emphasizes wartime realities. The comments reference actions around Belgium and Vichy, noting alleged atrocities and a wounded German cavalryman found with a band indicating prior service.
Spain pledges friendship to the Allies in exchange for British concessions. The government will curb German agents and spies, and newspapers are urged to publish only French visit news from North Africa. The plan reportedly includes protection for the Spanish protectorate and limits on German activities.
James Lynch Sr a 70 year old veterinary surgeon and livestock auctioneer sues in superior court claiming after 30 years of work he bought a $12 000 home but has been forced to sleep in a run down rest room and is refused meals and cooking access by his wife He seeks a court declaration of half ownership to avoid the infirmary Judge Pugh grants a temporary injunction blocking removal from the home and preserving his sleeping eating and other house privileges pending Monday.
Arrived at Liverpool and reported at New York on Sunday, with ships from Liverpool and routes to various ports. Unclear fragments indicate steamers in movement between key maritime hubs and schedules.
London reports Belgium’s dire fuel and food crisis despite US aid. Brussels sees refugees, kerosene scarcity, and disrupted transport delaying relief to remote villages. American relief, 600000 meals daily in Brussels, bread ration trimmed, ships and rail lines arranged for faster delivery to Belgium and nearby ports.
New York November 20 The Panama Railroad directors met to discuss extending their timetable and building new ships to handle rising South American trade. No decisions were made but a December meeting is planned to decide on both proposals. Secretary of War Garrison attended as an ex officio board member.
Fire devastated the American and British exhibits at Lyons Francs where the New York section was saved. Workers battled flames and saved more than 109 cases of exhibits destined for shipment to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
Lima Peru Nov 20 The German steamer Luzor Hogmen line with 3600 tons coal on board left Coromel Chile without clearance papers The German steamer Memphis also secretly left Sandy Point Chilean authorities have ordered the capture of the Luxor
Communication delays with Ambassador Morgenthau delay a full report on the Decker incident. The Tennessee sits at Chios while the North Carolina remains off Beirut as Greece and Smyrna tensions flare. Riots and Islamic resentment in Smyrna reflect five months of unrest amid foreign warship presence.
A Central News dispatch from Constantinople reports Britain’s losses growing while American diplomats work under pressure to protect entente interests. Civil authorities along the Suez Canal evacuate to Zagazig as Bedouin and Arab forces advance. Turkish and Russian actions are described including bombardments near Trebizond and fire at Khopa Set.
Phoenix Arizona November 26 Twelve men remain in jeopardy as counties vote on abolishing the death penalty. In fourteen counties the referendum failed by a margin of 14 600 to 15 319. Eleven convicts were set for December 1 but many were reprieved until after election returns. One more man faces death with a date yet to be fixed.
Seattle, Nov 20 The six-masted American barkentine Sterling formerly the Griggs, renamed after a sale, sailed yesterday under the control of the youngest skipper on the Pacific coast. May M Sterling, a 16 year old son of the owner, has held his master's papers for three months.
Indianapolis November 20 Louis Mower owner of Hollner Reese wholesale china will retire next year and divide stock of the corporation among trusted employees in a reorganization. The business will be reorganized under Mr Hollwen a pioneer Indiannapolis business man.
Senator Lodge assails President Wilson and the administration over the Tennessee launch firing at Tampico and the Turkish attack on the Tennessee. He contrasts Mexico’s insult with Turkish aggression and accuses the administration of meekness. Speaker Champ Clark responds, urging harmony and support for the President to keep the country out of war.
Emme Calve, famed soprano with Mel Cross in France, writes from Toulon of tending wounded with the Red Cross. She paused a California concert tour to sing for soldiers, saying she will sing war songs to lift spirits as they heal and then return to defend France.
London authorities announce Marlborough's soup kitchen to aid the poor. Ben Lathrop of San Francisco will cook the first soup to be served to poor women, with bread and a ration, aiming to extend the idea across London’s poorer districts.
London reports a Copenhagen dispatch that Fort Trondhjem Norway was entered by the Berlin, a former North German Lloyd steamer, which arrived November 1 and interned itself. The fort commander has been removed and an inquiry begun as locals react to the breach of a guarded naval border. The Berlin is believed to have acted as a convoy for submarines.
Five people died and one injured when a northbound Minneapolis Louis passenger train struck an automobile twelve miles from Fort Podge. The dead include Rush, dehy Berner, Katherine 5, daughter of IT. Roush, jullb of Rockwell City, and Francis Bailey of Jolley Town. Mrs. Roush, injured, broke her hip. Her husband died in a local hospital. Berner was the fiancee of Miss Roush.
New York on November 2 Representative Isearze W Loft appeared before the Federal grand Jury investigating a Rush port surveyor complaint. It allege employees at the New York custom house received through main appeals contributions to the Democratic congressional campaign fund bearing Loft's mime.
Jefferson City Missouri Abe November 2 William J Stone reelected to the United States Senate filed his statement of campaign expenses showing spending of 2109.05 dollars and noting sources of funds and major expenditures for the campaign season.
The State Department released a list of nearly 400 items deemed non exportable by neutral European states. The alphabetically arranged catalog includes MTN articles rarely linked to military use such as goats, copra, and various chemicals, in addition to ammunition.
War dispatches describe French repulses after a wrench attack southeast of Verdun at Combre. Reports claim heavy rains and snow hindered movement while battles near Lady and east of Czestochowa show no decisive result. A LaShine source notes German claims of destroys, while Monreay reports no castle damage. Albert Bahin disputes England defeat claim.
A long range airship project at Akron aims to lift 12 000 pounds and carry a twelve man crew with wireless, guns, and provisions. The design proposes 160 feet long and 40 feet in diameter with four lifting engines and a carriage for cargo.
A chair of Russian languages and literature will be established this winter at the University of Chicago Lyell School of Charles BR. Urans announced today. Salimel No Fhurper, late lecturer at Liver poel University, Beishind, will head the new chair. A feature of the course will be Russian scholars.
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