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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
1
British dispatches report intensified battles as Russian and German forces clash along the front from Friedstadt to Lipsk. German and Austro German troops try to press, while Russian centers withdraw and regroup. Italian operations show slow progress as Allied and Central Power maneuvers unfold.
London reports an allied submarine attacked near Constantinople and a bridge portion between the city and Galeata. Unclear if echo of earlier denial or new submarine action. Also: Gas explosion in Johnstown mine kills sixteen. rescue teams recover fourteen others. one dies later in hospital from injuries.
Secretary McAdoo, returning from Maine, says Treasury in excellent condition and no bond or short term debt planned. He hints Congress may be asked to extend emergency tax beyond December 21, but shows no view on sugar duties or income tax changes. He plans to discuss a possible $50 million government deposit in Southern banks for cotton relief, a plan the reserve board has not endorsed.
New York August 31 a steep fall in foreign exchange, notably sterling to 4.53% in American money, threatens U S exports. Navy board reports chlorine gas from seawater may have asphyxiated the F-4 crew. findings say small sea water amounts can liberate chlorine gas in F class batteries. A new board under Rear Admiral Housh to probe the disaster.
Major New York banks warned London financiers weeks earlier about looming market instability and proposed steps to steady markets, but task remained unanswered. London’s slow response and high gold cost cited as factors in the weaker pound while American manufacturers feel no direct impact as bills are dollar-denominated. Security holdings worth 2 billion dollars used as collateral for planned British credit, and a brighter note cites potential profit for sellers. Also note promotion for an automobile tour book available now at The Washington Post office.
President Wilson signed the commission of Francis L. Polk, longtime New York City corporation counsel, to be counselor of the State Department succeeding Robert Lansing who is now secretary of state. Polk is expected to assume duties within a week as workers overhaul the counselor’s offices in preparation for his arrival.
Paris August 31 France prepares for next winter's campaign. An official note describes a visit to the front by Alexandre Millerand minister of war. Millerand discussed measures needed for winter operations with commanders at several points especially in the Vosges and Alsace.
London dispatch reports the English War Office remains silent as Londoners expect a major action on the Western Front. Soldiers are thinning in London as uniforms vanish and troops from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Indiana move away. The front in France is said to be lengthened, though exact extension is undisclosed. The Times notes military focus on France after the East drives end.
A Sofia dispatch reports Austria Hungary and Germany press Roumania to allow munitions transit to Turkey. About 100000 troops concentrate on the Roumanian frontier as Predeal is prepared for frontier closure. Geneva sources say Bucharest expects an attack without formal war declaration if Roumania rejects aid. Earlier reports mention demands to open Roumanian railroads for munitions trains to Turkey.
Reports from Liverpool indicate the German submarine that sank the Arabic was sunk the next day by a British patrol boat near the Nicosia. All crew perished. Berlin officials consider the submarine may have founder. West coast U S ships mostly reached bases. official queries on details linger.
Authorities report the murder of Aunt Mary Lawson a 72 year old white woman missing days ago. Her badly decomposed body was found under hay in an unused house two miles from her home and a bloody knife tied to Jeter Joiner a 40 year old Black man was found nearby. Joiner was jailed at Sparta pending investigation.
Pennsylvania Railroad plans to offer the United States a reserve force of 100,000 men. Officials say employers would grant a month of leave for training at any federal camp. President Samuel Rea oversees preparations in Philadelphia with the program announced today.
A German dispatch from Constantinople to the Frankfurter Zeitung claims Allied losses on Gallipoli ran heavily with about 600 British officers among the casualties. Since August 6, British losses exceed 50,000. a cavalry division is said to have been nearly wiped out. Some prisoners allegedly surrender voluntarily as Russians approach the Bosphorus. The Caucasus army reports minor engagements up to August 22 with 84 officers and 6,000 men captured and Turkish pursuers taking prisoners along the trails to Doutak.
Paris report states Adolphe Pegoud the renowned French aviator is dead. Pegoud rose to fame in 1918 for flying upside down and looping a plane. He joined French aviation at the start of the war and earned dispatches for valor on several occasions. The last noted feat was an April attack that brought down a Taube near St Menehould.
President Wilson yesterday appointed Walter W. Warwick of Cincinnati Ohio as comptroller of the Treasury to succeed George E Downey who recently became a justice of the Court of Claims. Charles M Force a longtime chief clerk to succeed Warwick as assistant comptroller.
State Department officials said recent British orders in council discussions will not shift U S policy. No proposals to relax shipping interference have reached Washington. Efforts to identify goods bought in Germany and paid before March 1 aim to release U S cargoes held in neutral ports, but officials say these are limited cases and do not reflect a change in British attitude toward the United States.
Page items include Russians check Germans and no bond issue, McAdoo on bonds, exchange rates tumble, gas finds killed F-4 crew, Kitchener's Army leaves, guns avenge Arabic, Turks vs British, Gen. Orozco killed, admitting wife killing, defense flaws split, Kentucky for Wilson, more troops to Bordex, Army of 1,000,000 urged. Belgium cites German plea, beef cornering, fine horses at Rochester, shellfire insanity, women in war camp, editorial, society, sports, Alexandria news, financials, G A R veterans ready for parade and firemen requests.
Gen. Pascual Orozco, Huertista leader, killed after a raid on Dick Love's ranch in Culberson county Texas. Four Mexicans died, four bullet wounds identified as Orozco. Pursued by civilians, U.S. customs officers, and Thirteenth Cavalry. battle lasting until dusk.
Petrograd reports successful Russian counterattacks along the Stripe River district in eastern Galicia. The official statement says Russia captured 3,000 prisoners, 30 cannon and 34 machine guns after fighting on a wide front.
Berlin reports German businessmen have sent an offer to purchase 1,000,000 bales of cotton at 15 cents per pound. Payment would be on delivery of the cotton in a German harbor. The notice lists freight rates to Philadelphia, Chester, and Wilmington and notes Baltimore & Ohio service from Union Station at 7:05 am on Sunday, Sept. 3.
Samuel Leitner, a New York private detective, admitted in coroner’s court he killed his wife Sarah Lubetsky at their East 8th Street home. He had claimed two gray-capped men shot her, but said she grabbed a revolver, threatened him, and he seized the weapon and fired. He described a troubled marriage with five children and past separations.
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