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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
1
Russian general staff reports major successes along Preschovitse Brzesko Bochnia Visnitz line. From Nov 26, 7,000 Austrian prisoners and 30 cannon captured, plus machine guns. German losses cited on Brzeziny and Glowno front. Extensive reports of encirclement and pursuit across Galicia, with forces near Cracow and Lwow region.
Grand Duke Nicholas reports progress in the Lodz battle as Russians tighten a cordon around German forces, with about 150,000 enemies said trapped. German relief corps attempt to break through near Lenczyca amid heavy fighting and shifting Western fronts.
A garbled field report notes Russia constructing around 200 aerostats and references air defenses, leadership, and potential military deployment. The fragment mentions Soper, Deoutieit, and Bes, with indications of headquarters and weather impacts on operations. The text is uncertain but implies a strategic build up and related disruptions.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Germany Luxemburg dispute over troop passage and street uses. The text mentions Union Station and potential demonstrations or street actions, with unclear figures and locations. Entities are unclear due to garbled wording.
Panama passed a law granting the president authority to expel any foreigner deemed obnoxious within 24 hours without trial. The measure also bars foreigners from politics and criticizing the ruling party, prompting opposition that fears it transfers judicial powers to the president.
The President is expected to appoint a three member commission led by Seth Low and Patrick Gilday to seek a settlement between miners and operators. A tentative agreement basis is being prepared as federal troops may be withdrawn from strike districts amid protests and rioting concerns. Secretary Wilson supports an agreement and will announce the commission. Secretary Garrison plans to discuss troop withdrawal with the President tomorrow.
Police Commissioner Woods orders a city round-up of juvenile cigarette smokers and suspicious youths amid unemployment. Under fourteens are to be locked up as delinquents to curb a perceived wave of crime. Large numbers of children aged five and older seen puffing on cigarettes reported across the streets.
In Paris within 44 hours of a Connecticut divorce, Dr Joseph Blake wed Katherine Mackay, wife of Clarence Mackay, in a somber, rapid War wedding. The ceremony at Avenue Henri Martin followed his hospital duty and included Roosevelt kin, Dr Richard Derby, and local officials.
Col Theodore Roosevelt writes a virile indictment of U S handling of Mexico in a Sunday Washington Post exclusive. He accuses the U S government and Mexican revolutionists with affidavits and strong evidence, urging wide discussion for months to come.
Dunkirk France November 18 Correspondence Marquis the Twenty third French infantry dispatch dog has been mentioned in the orders of the day after falling in duty at the Sarrebourg battle on the Belgian frontier He carried the officer’s report through the fire zone before being struck by a German bullet He collapsed after delivering the order and died while aiding the position A fund is being raised by soldiers for a monument bearing Marquis killed on the field of honor
Reports from Constantinople to Suez describe fanatical rioting after a holy war decree. Turkish forces under Enver Pasha threaten the Suez Canal with 76,000 troops, while Enver and Djemal Pasha head for Egypt. Italy faces Mediterranean threats as Armenia clashed with Ottoman allies. fighting persists in the Caucasus and along the Adriatic.
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