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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

4

Battle East of Suez Blocks Aid to Syria and Turkey Clash

British and Turkish forces battled east of the Suez Canal with no decisive gains. A Turkish counterattack forced a cavalry retreat, then Turks withdrew to their fortifications. U.S. concerns over relief aid in Syria rose as Washington pressed Turkey to grant access for relief teams while denying famine conditions.

London Egopt Suez Canal Hireland Bardawil Guna Turka

Russians Take Stanislau in Pushes and Withdrawals

Prisoners describe heavy casualties on both sides as Soviet forces press toward Stanislau and Monasterzyska while Austro German troops fall back to new positions. Vienna reports Stanislau evacuated without fighting amid German counterattacks repelled in the Galicia region.

Monasterzyska- Nitniow Vienna Stanislau Monasterayska Pressnre Ferlin Monasterzyska Dniester Bystritza Galicia Aya War Office

Bankers committee files brief against Sterling tax amendment

A District bankers committee led by William Calilhers, Robert Harper, and Thomas Grant was allowed to file a brief with the Senate-House conference on the District tax on intangible property. They plan no hearings, require written protests, and adjourned until Monday. Conferees discussed general differences as Senate supporters of the half and half financing plan press House to consider avoiding a deadlock.

Wiliam T Calilher Robert N Harper Thomas Grant Econterees Senate House

Relief proposals in Poland note stalemate continues

State Department received British Austrian notes on relief to famine areas in Russian Poland held by Teutonic allies. Britain calls for shipments with Teutons to refrain from seizing native food. Austria argues troops policing towns may use local products. No new settlement proposals. Wilson letters to belligerent rulers await responses. Germany halted negotiations. two sides remain firm on positions.

America Austria Great Britain Russian Poland State Department Ambassador Page Entente Allier Penfield Austria-Hungary Wilson Germany

German Casualties in July Reach 122 640 in War Totals

London reports German casualty lists show July losses at 122 640, raising wartime total to 3 136 177 killed or died of wounds. July deaths include 21 196 killed, 2 062 sick, 15 324 missing, 17 807 severely wounded, 654 slightly wounded 60 157, with 9 614 wounded remaining with units. Totals since war start include 1 726 866 killed or died of wounds, 48 524 died of sickness, 157 375 prisoners, 199 642 missing, 426 17 severely wounded, 268 085 wounded, 1 162 168 slightly wounded, 147 742 wounded remaining with units. Naval and colonial losses not included.

London

Plunges Three Stories in Bond Building Fall

John A Hughes Jr 26 son of John A Hughes of Walker Hughes Market Co suffered a compound skull fracture and other injuries after falling from a third story window in the Bond building last night. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in critical condition with doctors unable to operate. Police note two well dressed men questioned at the time. Hughes, an architect, lived at 3425 Porter Street and had recently returned from Oklahoma City.

John A Hughes, Jr John A Hughes Walker- Hughes Market Company Twentieth Iles Bond Hughes A. Macgruder MacDonald Harry 8. Lewis Vincent Stackmewicz William N. Penn Fourteenth Street Penn Hughorn

Marine Band Concert at White House Today

This afternoon at o o clock the United States Marine Band will perform at the White House under the baton of conductor Witham H Santelmann. Ged knowledge of exact time is unavailable. audience invited.

United States Marine Band White House Witham H. Santelmann

Explain West Indies Sale

Washington dispatch cites Denmark’s pact linked to international tension rather than domestic matters. It notes a German vessel surveyed Margarita island near Venezuela and moved toward the Dutch West Indies, with Curacao, Oruba, and Buen Aire as nearby Dutch possessions. Three wireless stations with German gear operate from the islands. Curacao is watched by the United States and Entente powers for cruiser submarine bases.

Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch The Herald Denmark Admiral Cervera South America Margarita Venezulea Dutch West Indies Holland Curacao Oruba Buen Aire West Indies Panama Canal United States Lkely

Bulgarians Face Allied Offensive From Saloniki Front

Allied forces including French English and Serbians push on at Saloniki with about 120000 Serbian troops in the field. Gen Serrall named commander in chief, Col Cordonnier at the French head, as talks stress severing Bulgaria and Turkey from central powers. Doiran station and height 227 seized after bombardment, with heavy Bulgarian casualties.

Athens Serrall Saloniki Cordonnier Roumsnis Bulgaria Turkey Serbia Orient Railway Nish Berlin Vienna Belgrade Sofia Constantinople Europe Chataidja Bulair Gallipoli Dolran Station Lake Doiran Doiran

Salvation Army Hosts 1050 Children on Marshall Hall Excursion

The Salvation Army organized an all day trip for 1050 city children aboard the Steamer Charles Macalester to Marshall Hall. Brigadier William Escott led the event with 15 assistants. Prizes included store orders and wearing apparel. a merry-go-round ride tickets and meals were provided. Mothers received milk, children enjoyed races, ice cream, and gospel hymns aboard.

Salvation Army Charles Macalester Ths Wharf Marshall Hall Seventh Street William Escott Fiscott Brigadier Escott Ensign J. Coleman Adjutant McCutcheon Misa J. M. Braezill William Orth H. J. Branefield Jessie Cox

District Court News Roundup of Southwick case and wills

Henry G Southwick, secretary treasurer of Southwick Shops, Inc, is arrested on fake advertising act charges and seeks a jury trial. Various probate filings include wills of Mary P Williams and Anne Simon, with bequests to relatives and spouses. Additional matters cover estates of Louisa Grau and Minnie B Sincell, and civil actions for damages and alimony. A purse snatching case against Benjamin Smith, and a juvenile court nonconformity claim by Elizabeth Racke are noted.

Henry G. Southwick Southwick Shops, Inc United States Mulloway Uniceft T. Hardy Todd Bouthwick Juvenile Court Elizabeth Racks District Supreme Court Edward Racke B . Gaskin

Troops on the move as DC battalions stride to border

Battery B and recruits from the First separate battalion proceed toward the border after six days on the train. In Warren and Naco camps, signal corps units erect mesa halls and kitchens, while incinerators and latrines function well. Maj James E Walker reports strong health and morale as 470 soldiers prepare to join the border district. Brigades and officials note excellent conditions at multiple camps and along routes to Bisbee and Pradillo, Texas.

Washington Warren Naco Neco James E Walker NATO Walker Arizona Reguars Hla Camp Atte Warren District District of Columbia Tasker H Elias Army War Department Mexico San Antonio Tex Preaidio Texas Cavalry Second Pennsylvania Infantry Fourth Texas Infantry BuHas Daming N. Mex Delaware Infantry

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