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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
1
Berlin sends a written pledge to Secretary Lansing after Count von Bernstorff informs of a policy shift. Officials in Washington see potential for resolving Lusitania and Arabic disputes, hoping for a broader understanding on freedom of the seas and a easing of US Germany tensions.
The full text of Count von Bernstorff’s note to Secretary Lansing states liners will not be sunk without warning and safety for noncombatants, unless liners resist or attempt escape. He notes the policy was decided before the Arabic incident and grants editor access to use the information. Lansing comments that the note is clear and acknowledges the principles the U S has long contended.
A World dispatch from Washington reports Pope Benedict plans to urge the U S president through Cardinal Gibbons for peace in Europe. Cardinal Russell will accompany him to the White House for a 2 PM audience as authorities note Italy’s entry may affect papal leverage.
Thirty eight survivors of the White Star liner Arabic were aboard the American Line steamer St Paul which reached quarantine tonight from Liverpool. Passengers include Mr and Mrs Zellah Covington Peter Doelger Otto T Bannard Hon Capt Thomas Anson C C Loring and Clifford N Carver Secretary to Ambassador Page in London.
Vatican ready to use impartial means to end conflict. Germany reports Bryan may visit Europe and cooperate with the Pope ifAudience is confidential. The Pope seeks peace without courting any belligerent faction, preferring spontaneous, non-intrusive mediation.
Berlin reports the dreadnought Moltke, said sunk by two British submarines off Batest Withehu Canal, remains afloat and proceeding under its own power, with Copenhagen dispatches providing the latest wording from naval observers.
Paris dispatch quotes Baron Hayashi saying Japan collaborates with Allies and may assist in the Dardanelles. He warns against revealing troop movements and praises Japan’s role, while Russia says it has not asked Japan to send troops. Also notes travel deals to Chicago and Baltimore for a Baptist convention.
Berlin reports Allied cruiser met disaster off Asia Minor. Smyrna telegram says two hostile cruisers bombarded Smyrna and nearby coast. one cruiser foundered and the second was forced aground by Turkish artillery.
Memphis Tenn Sept 1 M Patterson former governor of Tennessee tonight formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Luke Lea who is seeking reelection Other candidates are The tus W Sims and K D McKellar the present representative
Today’s index notes US Embassy seizure, sexual identity note, papal peace aid, a doctor slain, 20,000 die in Gallipoli assault, Austrian forces capture a Russian fortress, one US citizen seized, Wilson renomination forecast, a lynching probe, an art exhibit, divorce for Dr Cowles’s wife, two hurt at a horse show, saloon licenses and jitneys registration updates.
An official ministry of marine communique states a French squadron detachment occupied Ruad Island between Latakiyeh and Tarakindus. The blockhouse and Syrian shore were taken without resistance as the French flag was raised this morning. The island, two miles off Syria, has about 3,000 residents mainly involved in navigation and sponge fishing.
Berlin reports an Overseas News Agency review of the eastern campaign since May 2 says about 1,100,000 Russians were captured and at least 300,000 killed or wounded. It states that several fortresses fell and that the Russian army has been driven from Galicia, Poland, Courland and Lithuania, with half-trained levies rushed to replace heavy losses.
The State Department plans to seek release through the British embassy for three Seattle youths barely 18 who enlisted in the British army at Victoria British Columbia. Telegram from Seattle district attorney Clay Allen says past practice shows Britain usually releases Americans found to be minors.
London dispatch reports Berlin sources saying Admiral von Tirpitz, German minister of marine, is overworked and exhausted. Following physician recommendation, he plans a holiday lasting several weeks, with travel from Bertin to unspecified destinations and return arrangements.
London dispatch reports Austrians taking the fortress of Lutsk near the Galician frontier, part of a broader Austro German push aimed at separating Russian forces. Russians retreating through the Pripet marshes still hold positions at Friedrichstadt and along the line to Vilna, with large Russian losses and heavy Austro German casualties cited. French shells surge in the west as preparations for a major offensive grow.
Thirty Warsaw bankers refused to accept German promissory notes and were interned in Germany. The move, reported from Amsterdam on September 1, reflects demand for marked currency and prompt compliance with German financial policy amid wartime tensions.
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