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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1917

Page

8

Dynamite Attack on Montreal Publisher’s Summer Home

A dynamite blast at Cartierville near Montreal damaged the summer home of Lord Athelstan, publisher of the Montreal Star, injuring none. The explosion occurred around 4 am and heirs including Lady Athelstan, Thomas Graham, and Miss Graham were home. Investigators link the act to recent dynamite theft and threats over conscription, noting six men drove away in a lights-out car.

Montreal Cartierville Lord Athelstan Montreal Star Athelstan United States Ottawa Lady Athelstan Thomas Graham Miss Graham Senator Beaubien Graham

Burgomaster Max III Imprisoned by Germans in World War I

Central News Agency reports Belgisch Dagblad saying Burgomaster Max of Brussels is seriously ill in Celle, Prussia. King Alfonso of Spain is said to have intervened without success. Adolphe Max, imprisoned Brussels leader, elected president of Brussels bar association amid German sentries.

London Belgisch Dagblad Max Brussels Celle Hanover Alfonso Spain Havre Adolphe Max Bar Association Palace of Justice Germany Glatz Wilson Pope East Africa Dr. Schnee M. Max

Germans Hold 20000 Patents As War Demands Rise

The United States has granted twenty thousand patents to German subjects over the past seventeen years. Patents span chemicals, explosives, surgical instruments and other valuable items. With many expiring or transferred to American entities, some cover goods now used in the U S that could be produced domestically. Section 10 of the food bill would empower the FTC to license U S citizens and firms to manufacture patented German-owned items.

United States Germany Wilson Federal Trade Commission

China war decision seen as entente aimed at German interests

Amsterdam reports Austro-Hungarian papers telegraphed from Vienna calling China's declaration of war a product of the entente led by President Wilson. The move would hurt German and Austro-Hungarian commerce in China, remove two rival traders by giving debt nonpayment as pretext, and cancel Austrian and German railway and mining concessions. It would also seize ships and intern Austro-German subjects.

Amsterdam Gram Vienna China Entente Wilson

Austrian miners strike over propaganda in Virginia Minn

Austrian miners at Gilbert Tron properties walked out declaring they would not produce metal to kill their countrymen. Sheriff and German propaganda cited as behind the action. Three men posting walkout notices were arrested. Several hundred Moray McKinie workers returned to work after concessions, per operatorm.

Virginia Minn Gilbert Tron Shermer J. R Melninge Moray MeKinie

New Citizens Seek Homes as 78 Pass Exam for Alexandria

Washington Post Bureau reports 78 of 164 examined men meet requirements for local exemption, with 102-man calls planned until the Alexandria quota of 152 is reached. Real estate brokers and chambers push housing for mechanics and 900-strong aero plant workers. proposals include a New York brokerage to locate near the city and housing for Washington Steel and Ordnance workers. Also, Relief Hook and Ladder Fire Company plans its second annual excursion to Marshall Hall.

Washington Henry W. Armstrong Sydney Cross Guy V Lucas Lynwood E. Todd Robert W Toler James C. Rush William McGowan Walter Smith King W. Dudley William Burrell Charles N. Smith Burns N. Gibson John W. Gilliam Edwin W Bryne William Dixon Moses M. Hottel Charles W King Luther B. James Antonia Domeneo Walter L Smith Roy P. Henderson Ernest McCarthy Melvin M. Fones Thomas William Cook James W. Dwyer William Woodward Raymond Roberts Kemp R Rush Richard M. Tavener Charles H Schuble Clarence J Winston Roger C Sullivan John W. Greenan W H Beander William B. Richards George T Mairstead Alexander Shepherd George F Woolls Hazel FR. Rucker Hubert Kendrick Henry E Wood Bernard J Sweeney Peter R Hall Charles Lewis Benjamin F Roberts Guy E Ward Dunwood W. Klock John W Monroe Gitte Jones David B. Arnold Robert Turner George Jackson James M Jones Ferdinand T. Day Clarence C. Murray Thomas H Reed Alfonse Roman Baron Brown Chamber of Commerce Retan Merchants’ Association Washington Steel and Ordnance Company Glesboro Point Alexandria New York Relief Hook and Ladder Fire Company Marshall Hall

Spy Plot in Argentina Uncovers German Espionage Ring

In Buenos Aires on August 9 the foreign office revealed a large German spy plot affecting ship sailings and other intelligence. A misdirected letter to the espionage head led to the discovery and shows a wide network under surveillance with no arrests yet due to legal questions. The government is believed to seek penalties through available laws.

Buenos Aires Foreign Office

Siam Installs Censorship in Cable Airing Codes

New York Aug 9 report Siam imposes cable censorship allowing three tables of written language in English or another approved code. The Commercial Cable Company announces limited airings under set rules and approved codes for content.

New York Siam Cenmany Sa A Oy

French Feast With Sammies and Fried Chicken at Picnic

American regiments in France held a field luncheon for French instructors sharing American bread and fried chicken. Officers and enlisted men from both sides enjoyed camaraderie, while the U S forces adapt to khaki uniforms and equip the expeditionary army with French trained horses and pack mules as transport. The piece highlights intense training, morale, and the goal of building a capable American war machine for the front.

United States France America

Sixty two Men for Second Camp at Fort Myer Named by Lanham

Maz Lanham announced the selection of 62 Washington men from 220 examined for the second officers training camp at Fort Myer starting August 27. The list includes 62 names with seven alternates and notes the candidates were chosen from over 600 who passed earlier physicals and tests. The final ceremonies at Fort Myer will feature a regiment review, a program including Secretary Baker, and commissions delivered by company commanders.

Fort Myer Lanham the Fort Washington Maz Charles T. Lanhem Privats Maj. Lanham Maj Lanham Adjutant General’s Office District of Columbia Charles W. Fenton Fenton Forrest J. Prettyman Baker Hugh L. Scott Auasta

Americans eager for front line training in France

The morale of American troops in France rests on their eagerness for offensive training over defensive work. Soldiers crave trench duty, hoping firsthand war experience will sharpen future divisions, though some sense of distance from actual combat remains. A short frontline tour should deepen their appreciation of training needs.

Staudy France

Canada Spends 850000 Daily War Expenditure

Ottawa reports Canada’s war outlay runs about 850000 daily through July 20 totaling 623 million. Debts to Britain include 272 million for troops in France. Munitions board advances reach 288 million. Additional costs cover hay cheese flour and imports aiding cheese and imperial munitions purchases.

Ottawa Canada France Great Britain Munitions Board Imperial Treasury

Eyring Now Commands German War Submarine

Baltimore August 9 Lieut Enrl Eyring former second officer on the Deutschland under Capt Paul Koenig is reported as commander of a German submarine. Verification came when a French steamer reached an Atlantic port with six crews from torpedoed ships, including Nor wegian vessels Hanseat and Lien, whose masters said Eyre Eyring commanded the submarine note.

Baltimore Enrl Eyring Paul Koenig Eyring Atlantic Azores Hanseat Lien Eyre Msg

Arrest Ends Long Spy Hunt in Seattle

A nationwide pursuit for Louis Holewig von Hettenhausen, alleged Krupps agent and U S army deserter, concluded in Seattle on Wednesday when Howard Wright, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, identified him.

Seattle Wash Louis Holewig von Hettenhausen Krupps Essen Germany United States Army Howard Wright Bureau of Investigation Federal Department of Justice

Cornell student from Brooklyn leaps to death in Ithaca

Gerald O. Smith, a Cornell student, jumped from a third story window at his Ithaca boarding house after brooding over Germany's defeat. Police seized all his papers and investigations proceed into the tragedy.

Ithaca Germany Gerald O. Smith Brooklyn Cornell Smith

German Military Population Figures from WWI Drafts

New York reports estimate Germany’s potential military manpower at 14.629 million born from 19 to 45, with 11.6 million aged 20 to 44 in 1910. It details classifications by fitness, Ersatz reserves, and landsturm, noting 93 of 100 youths ready for service across drafts and shifts in reserve use amid wartime needs.

New York Germany German Empire Army E Ferdinand Hueppe Medical Hueppe East Front France Russia Austria-Hungary Bulgaria Ferdinand

Dutch recapture prize halted by air interception

In Flushing Holland on August 9 a German seaplane stopped a Dutch fishing boat near Wentkapelle. An airman boarded and ordered the boat to Zeebourne. While in territorial waters Dutch patrol vessel met it and brought the boat to Flushing. The airmen were interned.

Flushing Holland Wentkapelle Zeebourne

Verdict rules accidental in shell tragedy killing four at Little Kennesaw Mountain

A coroner's jury in Atlanta says the Little Kennesaw Mountain shell explosion was purely accidental and finds no criminal responsibility. The verdict followed scene inspection and Lt Col Lytle Brown's explanation of technical causes. A military board findings report will be sent to Fort McPherson's commander. In Wellington New Zealand Parliament voices resolve to carry on war until Germany is vanquished.

Atlanta Little Kennesaw Mountain Here Lytle Brown Engineers’ Corps Charles R. Noyes Fort McPherson Southeastern Military District Charleston S. C

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