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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1915
Page
7
A 1915 fashion note outlines the switch from straw lids to fall hats, with Fedora styles leading among soft hats and derbies following the spring trend. It notes a grace period beyond September 15, mentions colors like pearl with black bands, and describes suit details such as English cuts and patched pockets.
New York fashion notes urge smart top coats at autumn start with up-to-date cost in view. Styles lean redingote influence with snow fur trims and detachable animal necks. Oilskin rain coats named Auto-Sole offer feather-weight, transparent protection for travel.
The article discusses Corsets from London worn in New Port praised for natural lines and supportive structure, noting a shift to the “Corsetless figure” as outdated. It also covers Shoe fashions predicting a return to conservative styles with black shoes white trimmings and higher heels to complement short skirts.
The Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus will perform in Frederick on Wednesday September 29 featuring many clowns from varied acts. The piece notes the evolution of clowns from singing and jokes to pantomime driven by expanding circuses and multiple rings.
Yesterday evening observations show varied conditions with highs near 86 in Boston and 74 in Washington. Reports note clear skies in New York and New Orleans, cloudiness in St Louis, and showers followed by clearing and a cooler pattern today with fair weather midweek and shifting winds.
German forces attack Serbian positions on the northern bank of the Danube south of Semendria and drive off the defenders. The war office reports a sharp artillery duel and hints at broader moves by Germany and Austria against Serbia with possible implications for Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.
Austrian ambassador Dumba will sail on the Rotterdam September 28 returning to Vienna. James J. F. Archibald, American correspondent, accompanied him as bearer of diplomatic messages. Secret service examined Archibald at Quarantine and removed a cane from his state room. Archibald claimed he carried dispatches without knowledge of contents.
In a winter fashion note, hats range from small to large to suit preferences, with Bordeaux and purple shades appearing alongside browns. The trend contrasts with all black hats but does not declare black obsolete. Bead, metal, and wool embroidery plus trimmed velvet shapes dominate hat garniture and dress details, signaling a refined, restrained era. ROSALIND! May.
The article traces the French Legion of Honor from its 1802 establishment by Napoleon through its July 1804 inauguration. It describes the original star design, the reverse engravings, and notes the remodels after political upheavals. It outlines five ranks knights to grand officers, with current quotas: chevaliers up to 25,000, commanders up to 1,000, officers up to 200, and grand officers up to seventy, reflecting shifts toward a republic inscription and nationwide legitimacy.
The opening of the first telegraph line sparks sale offers to the U S government for 100000 dollars. The government had set aside 30 million cents to build the Washington Baltimore line. Postmaster General notes the system’s superiority but doubts revenue will cover costs under any postage rate.
Fragmented passage mentions shrapnel, a large explosive device, and a casual reference to hearing and taste. The text includes unclear names and quote fragments, making specific facts hard to extract. It resembles a damaged OCR from a historical page with scattered mentions of explosions and reactions.
A damaged OCR passage discusses shark eggs and other species, noting small, inconspicuous eggs and varying counts. It mentions an ancient count, a civcce cod and references to dark centers and appendages for support among branches, with scattered phrases about waves and preservation.
A dispatch from Vera Cruz reports General Obregon capturing General Blanco in jail during a border pursuit. The article notes Blanco’s refugee status and the movement of the Yuma army toward Sonora via Juarez and Grandes with troop trains reportedly diverted for coal or water.
Fragmented dispatches report no American deaths in a Haytian skirmish at Gonaives with two Americans wounded amid claims of fifteen natives killed. Separate London notices Baron von Pissing, half brother to Belgium’s German governor, interned after months of attempted liberty, with Islington workhouse named as his residence during the war.
Philadelphia report details Carlo Chesnukes, 33, shot three times by brother John Chesnukas, 24, in the drying room of a carpet mill on Allegheny Avenue near Kensington Avenue. Carlo in dying condition at Episcopal Hospital. police arrest John after bystanders intervene. Motive unclear. authorities suggest dispute over money and plans to return to Russia.
Garfield Larson twenty five a member of the firm of Larson Presley and coal dealers of Renovo was killed when a sharp pointed plank hurled from a saw in the Larson mill penetrated his neck. Robert Lansing secretary of state arrived at Henderson harbor Watertown New York from New York planning to spend time fishing on Lake Ontario.
London dispatch says The Times military correspondent blames the Czar for the Russian disaster at Vilna, noting the removal of Grand Duke Nicholas from command. Berlin reports the trap depleted Russian forces, leaving a precarious strategic situation.
A blaze from an oil burning lace destroyed the New & Ottawa railroad yard at Santa Clete, yielding losses estimated at 86,000 dollars. Shope Burn and Loes reported their holdings at 80,008 dollars. Matone, N.Y. reports the incident occurred on September 21.
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