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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1916

Page

3

Death of Gustav Ayres Prompts National Mediation Talks

Gustav Ayres, 50, a prominent patent attorney and consulting engineer, was found dead at his Washington offices. Autopsy cited natural causes, he was a native of California and held multiple professional affiliations. Funeral plans pending with services likely at Wright's Mortuary and Rock Creek Cemetery.

California Gustav Ayres Kenois Eleventh Emma Henley Nevitt Mr. Ayres Mars Hall Southern University of California Stalen Patent Ayrea & Wilkinson Ouray Old Columbian University George Washington University Eckington Ayres King Solomon Lodge No 31 Scottish Rite Knights Templar Alman Temple Royal Order of Scotland Society of Electrical Engineers Society of Mechanical Enginesra Arres Gon Wright Tenth Atrest Rock ¢ Creek

Fire damages paper plant at New York Sun

The New York Sun pressroom suffered a daylong blaze of unknown origin crippling machinery and wrecking a stack of paper worth thousands so salvage is unlikely. Fire alarms caused crowds to flood into the Sun building as workers fled, while the Munsey ownership seeks to hasten work and determine meeting plans with Carranza notes and U S officials on Mexico.

The New York Sun New York Sun Frank A Munsey New York Preag Munsey Holding

Lynched by Texas Mob in Baylor County

Aug 6 near Seymour Texas sheriff W L Bits was knocked down by Steven Brown a handcuffed arrestee then shot with Bits revolver. Brown was killed by a mob that overtook him and the sheriff died two hours later.

NEAT AND DISHMAN LEAD IN BLUEGRASS PRIMARIES

Returns from two KY congressional districts indicate L T Neat Republican in the Eighth and B Dishman Democrat in the Eleventh as likely nominees. Neat defeated R L Davison of Barbourville and Dishman defeated I M Clay of Harlan. Fowler of Hopkinsville leads in the Second district with late returns overturning Pentecost’s early advantage.

Loutaville Returne L T Neat B Dishman Neat R. L. Davison Barbourville Dishman I M Clay Harlan Wot Fowler Hopkinsville F J Pentecost Henderson

31 Die In Bandit Fight Near Mapimi Durango

Government troops and Villa forces clashed near Mapimi Durango with heavy losses on both sides. Reports to Gen Jacinto Travine state Lieut Cel Compean and a dozen privates died, bandit casualties around 14. Outlaws driven into the foothills and scattered through canyons.

Chihuahua City Aug Villa Mapimi Durango Jacinto Travine Cel Compean

Carranza Lunch With Cabinet Ministers and Generals

In Mexico City Gen Carranza hosted a formal luncheon for cabinet ministers generals and governors to discuss future policy. Key attendees included Obregon Gonzales Aguilar Cabrera and Bonillas as delegates to the international conference. The discussion covered martial law extensions and the conference agenda with tighter security on details.

Mexico City Mexico Carranza Miniatere Generala National Palace Obregon Pablo Gonzales Aguilar Senor Rouaix Ministry of the Interior Luis Cab

Left wife because of dogs in bachelor apartment dispute

New York aug 6 Rudolph H Kahn of a banking family divorced after claiming dogs annoyed him. Albert H Groas, Mrs Kahn’s father, offered to poison the dogs if that would keep him from his wife. Mrs Kahn, granddaughter of James Seligman and niece of Mrs Benjamin Guggenheim, was granted a divorce on referee recommendation.

New York Rudolph H. Kahn Kahn Albert H. Groas The Stock Exchange James Seligman Benjamin Guggenheim Otto H. Kahn Parle

D C Troops Get Mounts in Bisbee Training Begin

Special to The Washington Post Bisbee Aug 6 The signal corps militiamen started breaking in twenty horses delivered without fanfare for the unit They will ring a large corral then drive the animals to acquaint them with men and other animals Saddles and harness will follow with expected difficulties as Washington militiamen accustomed to no horses adjust to mounts Training proceeds slowly but aims to ready the company for more advanced work and mass drills.

Washington Post Bisbee Arla Signal Corps Southern Department Washington

French Prisoners Taken Surpass 2400 in Meuse Campaign

Paris reports an official bulletin states that during the week of July 30 to August 6 French forces captured more than 2400 prisoners, largely in the Meuse region. The tally reflects ongoing operations across the sector and shows substantial gains for the French army.

Paris Om Celal Meuse

Revolver Duel Near Astor Estate Wounds Man

A man identified as Fritz Cramer, 30, was shot twice in the abdomen after a wood road duel with Deputy Baumbausch and detective James Downing at the Rhinebeck Astor estate early today. He is dying and refuses to speak. He is connected to recent burglaries at Rhinebeck mansions.

Poughkeepsie Rvctiffa Vincent Astor Rhinebeck Baumbausch James Downing Fritz Cramer New York

Campaign Pulse Signals Voters Hold Steady In 1932 Contest

Experts see deep and wide interest in the campaign amid apathy on issues. Independent voters are viewed as deciding whether Hughes era policies or Wilson era aids will guide the nation's welfare. Republican managers celebrate Lewis remarks as ammunition for a broad attack. The Mexican issue looms as a focal point, with speeches set to sharpen, notably in Nebraska and Maine, as the Hughes campaign takes direct charge of nationwide stump efforts.

Hughes Wilson James Hamilton Lewis Lewis Washington Villa Senate White House W Lewis New York Ohio Ralph Cole Republican Nes Somme Washington Post Nebraska Seward Representative Walsh Massachusetts Maine Republican Congressional Committee Ray Hughes Campaign Committee

ARREST FIVE FOR REVOLT IN EL PASO AREA

In El Paso on August 6 Carranza forces said they captured one of the party led by Mariano Tames near Zaragoza. Four others were taken near Samalayuca, while 36 men expected to join south of Juarez reportedly dispersed. Officials denied weapons were carried from the Juarez cuartel.

el Paso Vex Carranza Mariano Tames Villlata Villa Zaragoza Francisco Gonsales Samalayuca Gonzales Juarez Tames Juarez Cuartel

Aid in Baby Plague Fight Expands to New Jersey

Secretary McAdoo ordered the Public Health Service to assist New Jersey officials in stopping the spread of infantile paralysis. Dr W H Frost, moved from Cincinnati to New York, was sent to contact local authorities in New Jersey and aid efforts. Dr W C Rucker, assistant surgeon general, will likely visit New York New Jersey Connecticut and other Eastern states to review the campaign work.

McAdoo Public Health Service New Jersey W. H. Frost New York Cincinnati W. C. Rucker Connecticut

Mrs Harris Jr Buried in Richmond after Virginia Hot Springs death

The body of Mrs Alfred T Harris Jr of Richmond was brought home in a private car of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway president Georges W Stevens. Funeral held this afternoon at 5 from her son in law Edward C Mayo's home. She leaves a husband and three daughters Marian Harris Mrs Edward C Mayo and Mrs John F Wilkins.

Cecar Richmond Alfred T. Harris, Jr Virginia Hot Springs Georges W. Stevens Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Edward C. Mayo Harris Mias Marian Harris Edward C John F. Wilkins Washington

Bullet Wounded Man Seeks Help After Shooting

Charles Moore a 23 year old colored resident of 407K Street SE is treated at Casualty Hospital for a pistol wound in the back inflicted by an unidentified white man early yesterday while he walked on Tratreet between Sixth and Seventh NW. He reported to the Fourth police precinct at 4:30 AM seeking surgery. The National Negro Christian Congress opened at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church at Tenth and N NW, under the National Evangelistic Ministers Alliance of America with Rev. Simon P. W. Drew welcoming attendees. A special musical program led by ten voices from Vermont Avenue Baptist Church is planned for today.

Philadelphia Delaware Schuylkill Harlan, Ky William Hall Cumberland Charles Moore Casualty Hospital Tratreet Moore National Negro Christian Congress Cosmopolitan Baptist Church Tenth and N Streets National Evangelistic Ministers’ Alliance of America Simon P. W. Drew Cosmopolitan Church Congress Vermont Avenue Baptist Church

Put Baby Inside Cow Stomach In Bizarre Cure Claim

A Denver woman, following a physician’s advice, reportedly placed her sick month-old baby into the carcass of a slaughtered cow at the stockyards. Federal inspectors oversaw a five minute internal cleansing as the infant was inserted feet first, then removed, washed, and dressed before she fled.

Washington Post Denver

Cheaper Gas Expected as New Wells Open in Oklahoma

Officials from the bureau of mines report increased drilling in Oklahoma oil fields with new wells opening and established producers reaching maximum output. Private and Standard Oil properties are operated to full capacity, signaling rising supply and a likely drop in gasoline prices before month’s end. Activity is strongest in Oklahoma, with rises also noted in other Southern wells.

Bureau of Mines Oklahoma Oil Field Oklahoma

Wilsons Homeward Bound From Hampton Roads

President and Mrs. Wilson finished a 24 hour stay aboard the Mayflower at Old Point Virginia watching traffic of freighters before sailing for Washington. He has nearly completed his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination and will meet with Democratic leaders this week.

Old Point Wilson Hampton Roads Washington Mra. Wilson Vance McCormick Democratic Committee

Serbians Win Victory On Macedonian Front

A Havas dispatch from Saloniki reports Serbian forces capture the village of Remli near Prosha from Bulgarians. Reports deny Bulgarian successful attacks south of Monastir and note Serbian gains on the Macedonian front.

Remli Paris Havas Saloniki Prosha Monastir

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