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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1914
Page
7
American excursion boat ordered to leave Mexican waters after mutiny rumors aboard 400 soldiers on board. Trans port crew reportedly mutinied. vessel fled toward U S waters as German and Mexican actions ripple across the Coronado Islands.
The article notes a charitable effort with flowers sent to aid medical relief, praising the generosity of Mrs Marsares W Trresvde and the involvement of many donors. It mentions government leaders and a public display at the White House, highlighting broad support and the impact of the flowers on morale and national unity.
A posse clashes with a band of raiders near Burnt Fork. Horse riding pursuits erupt as the assailants rob a general store and resist, with several attackers killed or wounded and captives taken. The town reels from the daytime encounter as authorities pursue the remaining raiders.
An OCR fragment outlines a health convention with multiple named professionals from Georgetown Medical, animal industry, and service fields. Dr Arora Ne Roverdei and Dr SOW are mentioned alongside other doctors and officials, indicating a gathering of health and related service experts. The text names departments and roles, suggesting a formal program and schedule, though many lines are garbled.
Nov 30 dispatch from Petrograd reports German forces around Lodz in retreat. Reuter’s correspondent notes German units, even battalions, are wandering in snow, starving and half frozen, seeking surrender as the pursuit presses them back. It would take up to seven fresh army corps to seal off their retreat.
London reports a new form of political propaganda via wireless broadcasts. German messages reach the United States and colonies after cable cuts, while Britain and France counter with their own bulletins. Naval codes are deciphered as Marconi and others monitor enemy messages.
Prominent Masons from across the United States meet in Cinematy Ohio to launch a nationwide drive to aid war sufferers in Europe. About 1.56 million Masons are believed in the U S, with a goal of securing one dollar from each. Funds will be distributed through grand lodges abroad and other channels where needed. Local officers were elected including President Arthur MacArthur Jr and Col William B Melish named chair of the executive committee.
Geneva dispatch reports the Journal de Geneve stating that on November 21 and 22, 110 trains each with 50 cars carrying artillery and cavalry moved through Luxemburg from Flanders, all en route to the German eastern frontier.
Edward Bright a Columbia graduate and former editor of the Baptist Examiner is reported arrested in Goettingen Germany on espionage charges. Bright and his family had lived in Goettingen for a decade while he studied, and his wife in New York appealed to the U S State Department after learning of his imprisonment on October 17 and appealing to American consul and Ambassador Gerard for an investigation. The exact offense remains unclear and officials expect Bright’s release once his American citizenship is confirmed.
A Berlin dispatch reports Emperor Wilhelm II telegrammed German Chancellor Theodor von Bethmann Hollweg praising luck as essential to steering the empire through storms and praising the chancellor as foremost among those who fight steadily for Germany’s welfare The chancellor replied that his visit to Berlin strengthened his confidence in the population’s resolve to fight until final victory.
Queen Alexandra of England nears her 70th birthday on Tuesday and plans a quiet celebration. She may not host the Kaiser as guest despite prior invitation, while remaining active in London and at Blenheim or related grounds. She walks daily with her dogs, attends to letters, and closely follows war news and officers at the front. She visits wounded soldiers in hospitals when they return.
The Waslington Post reports from Milan that heavy siege guns bombard Cracow forts all day. Shrapnel bursts within the inner fort ring and a city suburb is alight. The Russian main force pushes beyond Proszowica six miles from Cracow, while Austro-Hungarian relief is hampered.
Special dispatch from Paris reports Kaiser Wilhelm's controversial remarks on wartime conduct. He accuses Britain of perfidy and asserts Belgium’s invasion, claiming Brussels proved an anti Germany treaty with France and England. A French nurse prisoner is cited in the exchange.
New York November 29 Irish National Volunteer Fund Committee praised Sir Roger Casement tonight for a pledge he was reported to have secured from Germany on Irish affairs. The praise came after municipal council resolutions repudiated Casement’s attitude and disowned his right to speak for the Irish volunteers.
A special cable reports the Royal Navy again bombarding German coast defenses along the Belgian coast. The northwest front action is described as ongoing with little doubt of English fleet activity. Rail communication between the frontline and Antwerp is temporarily interrupted amid high military importance and strict news control.
New York reports Mrs Winston wife of a diamond broker and chatelaine of a Dobbs Ferry estate killed herself by leaping from an eighth story hotel window. Her husband was locked in a room during the act, and police say she appeared despondent but denied trouble moments before.
Report from Kiel describes a German fleet at high state of preparedness with ships, torpedo factory access, and battle drills. Observer notes that war has sharpened aims and intensified training, while Oldenburg shows battle-damage tests as crews await action against a British warship.
Former Kansas governor Stubbs, once linked to the inner Bull Moose faction, plans a congressional run from the Second District. His move is seen as signaling the collapse of the third party in Kansas and could draw thousands who supported the third ticket in the recent election.
Mrs. Susan Oldfield aged 65 of Laurel Maryland died in the Emergency Hospital ambulance after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while being moved from Mount Vernon Station at Twelfth and D streets. She was accompanied by her brother Jorge Oldfield of 121 Nineteenth Street Northeast. They had traveled to the Mount Vernon electric car for Virginia to visit relatives.
Officers were chosen at a meeting held at Hebrew Temple Fifth and Streets NW. D Bergagin as vice presidents Rappaport Vault Harnel and McKorman as secretaries John Wolff and AL Krieg as treasurer Gordon. Brief addresses praised past benefits to members. Retiring president Julius Baumgarten, in office since the plan began, was saluted. Six families benefited last year. Speakers included Dr Benjamin Traunsman, George Silverstone, Rev M Elorevitz, and Mr Schochet.
Pope Benedict IIY personally solemnized the marriage of Prince Ruta Della Scaletta and Countess Gabriela Bacci in Rome. The ceremony fulfills a promise made during his Bologna archbishop tenure, marking the first papal wedding officiated since Pius IX tied the Bourbor Count of Caserta to the Countess Trapani in 1846.
The Kansas women credited with defeating Democratic candidate George A. Neeley in the U S Senate race. Mrs Ian Latimer of Baltimore led the Kansas campaign at Congressional Union HQ recounting how Neeley sidestepped suffrage and how Curtis and Murdoch benefited. Miss Anne McCue Washington suffrage leader praised farmers campaign impact. Latimer urged similar organizing in other states.
The Walton Post reports an order from Commander Franck Trans prohibiting public singing of the marching air Tipperary by naval training station apprentices. The lively chorus at a recent event drew about twelve hundred voters to the station, triggering concerns about violating President Wilson's neutrality policy and prompting removal from future programs.
New York November 29 Special to The Washington Post Dr Charles Vo Niemeyer an expert in twilight sleep administered scopolamine for an appendectomy the operation successful and the patient progressing favorably at a private hospital Niemeyer had previously used the drug in maternity cases and wished to test it in his own case.
Special to The Wasohington Past reports a regents committee in Texas selecting former President William Howard Taft, now at Yale, as president of the State University. Mezes resigned to lead City College of New York. Taft’s Texas friends urge his acceptance. announcement expected tomorrow.
In Paris the Marquis de Maussatee identifies General Schwarzkoppen at the Madeleine near the German embassy. The German official vanishes hastily into a side street after the encounter. The incident concerns Franconia authorities and ongoing inquiries into German emissaries and connections to the presidency.
The Associated Charities marks its thirty third anniversary with a gala at Ravacher's tonight. Secretary Waller Clephane outlines the committee’s efficiency drive while Von Henry White discusses the charity’s services, noting nearly 6000 participants last year. Rev Jay T Stocking previews churches’ social service aims and Movira TM will present the summer outing titled Playlog Together.
Readable fragments show planned protest to Congress about military and civil service, with references to government offices, class structure, and unequal treatment. Text mentions Het leige, unfamiliar dates, and potential actions by employees and agencies amid discontent with wartime service and seniority rules.
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