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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
1
Front dispatches report von Hindenburg's forces astride the Dvina line with Vidzy captured and Vilna evacuated again as German center advances toward Pinsk. Russians withdraw institutions and factories moved, sugar scarce, prices double while Gallipoli and Balkan fronts show limited action.
Official Turkish war office statement says fire prevented enemy fortifications work near Nafarta while our right wing artillery forced a retreat after an enemy torpedo boat attempted to approach Hissarlik Burnu coast batteries bombarded Seddul Bane and nearby actions with several enemy movements noted.
A trial concluded with the execution of a named spy in London. The authorities released that the execution occurred today after the trial, but the agent’s name was not disclosed. The announcement confirms the formal punishment carried out following the trial.
Vienna reports an Austrian submarine under Lieut von Trapp torpedoed and sank a large British transport in the southern Adriatic a few days earlier. Earlier notices claimed British transports Southland Vaderland and Royal Edward sunk or damaged in Turkish waters or the Aegean, with confirmation still uncertain. The same commander J-5 was credited with sinking the French cruiser Leon Gambetta in the Otranto Straits on April 25 with heavy loss of life.
Special Washington Post report from London notes King George at Windsor dinner proposed President Wilson’s health. Speech praised American unity and Wilson’s wartime conduct. It marks a pro American shift at court as Buckingham Palace rooms reflect Washington. American women guests highlighted, with Queen Mary extending cordial receptions.
London report cites Motor Ship note claiming Germany has lost twenty submarines since the war began with seven British submarines sunk, including the E 7. The piece states Germany started with eleven seagoing subs and sixteen smaller types, adding ten new boats by June 1. It concludes Germany now has fourteen seagoing underwater boats, two in the Mediterranean.
The United States has formally recognized Haiti's government under President D Artiguonave. Charge Davis notified the Haitian authorities, while Rear Admiral Caperton reported exchanging salutes with Port au Prince and meeting the president. The move supports a ten-year protectorate treaty to oversee finance and police, with Senate approval pending. Caperton will maintain order and customs control with 2,000 marines until formal setup.
Former United States senator Joseph Benson Foraker lies at Christ Hospital Cincinnati in serious condition from a prostatic malady. Surgeons say an operation is necessary to save his life, but his weakened state delays the procedure for at least a week. He has overworked his law practice in recent months, impairing his recovery prospects.
Lenox Massachusetts reports Cortlandt Field Bishop starts auto delivery between Pittafield and Lenox to transport medicine for a 16 year old dog with bronchitis treated by Dr M J Cone. Parcels were held up by postal authorities due to narcotic content, now delivered by car weekly from Baltimore & Ohio route at $1.50 round trip, Saturdays and Sundays.
Berlin reports a renewed confidence in U S German talks on submarine warfare with both sides seeking an amicable understanding. Berlin says negotiations will probably continue in Washington between Count von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing and that no break is anticipated if concessions are manageable. Meanwhile Dumba will depart the United States with safe passage credentials arranged by Secretary Lansing and with Vienna deferring to America on the recall plan.
June 1 dispatches describe English crisis and U boat warfare with destroyers halting ships, sinking a vessel and saving another. German advances on Russian lines and U S. reaction mix with Haiti and conscription debates. June events include a Syracuse horse show, a Lippincott clash, and society notes.
In a joint session in Santiago, Juan Luis Fuentes was proclaimed president elect. He was chosen last May and will assume office on December 26. The vote count was 77 to 41 with cheers from spectators.
Stefansson leader of the Canadian arctic expedition reports from Banks Land that he and two companions remain safe and continue exploration toward the Beaufort Sea. The Ruby brought dispatches noting discoveries and plans to extend voyages east and west to define the full extent of the new lands.
New York Sept 17 Anglo French financial commissioners and American bankers clashed on whether munitions of war should be paid from the loan proceeds. Some insist the billion dollar loan cover all exports including munitions, while many American bankers favor funding only commodities. Bond terms and interest details also discussed as foreig n exchange firmed.
An official announcement reports Russian torpedo boats sank a fleet of sailing vessels laden with munitions in the Black Sea near Sebastopol and near Einope, capturing the crews. The event underscores Russian naval action in the region as of Sept 17.
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