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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
8
An eye catching catalog notes winter outdoor wear trends at Stinemetz with French models in moleskin coats, Kosinski lined capes, and Hudson seal trimmed pieces. The copy emphasizes high aesthetic standards, soft textures, and attentive listening ears to praise the fashion tones.
Restoration of the tomb of Mrs Anne Warren, early century actress, is completed after a dispute over the epitaph. Funeral services for George E Butler, a Spanish War veteran, were held at 4:40 PM from 117 Wolfe Street. The State corporation commission grants Parker-Brawner Company a charter with John M. Waggaman as president and William R. Wilson as vice president. The article also covers the court's August session, presidential mediation efforts in rail labor talks, and the 128,812 votes for a rail strike versus 4,366 against it.
A German dispatch claims a German machine gun response repelled a 200-man enemy working party and notes limited activity elsewhere with shelling along the front. The RAF and air forces report losses on both sides, while Berlin cites heavy Allied losses and nocturnal fighting from Thiepval to Maurepas with no clear gains for the Entente.
The Waco and Galveston clubs dueled through twenty innings before Waco won 4 to 1. Gudger started for Galveston and, after a long effort, yielded three singles a double and an error, allowing Waco three runs. Hill pitched the full game for Waco. Also noted are reconnaissance reports and a German biplane downed near Bapaume, with Lieut Frankl receiving the Pour le Merite for a successful aerial engagement south of Bapaume.
Special to The Washington Post reports Battery B DC organized militia arriving by train at Naco and Bisbee Arizona. Recruits set up camp near a field hospital while awaiting Battery A’s arrival. Private Sterns improves after a broken leg from a box car fall. a derailment near Columbus NM caused no serious injuries.
The report describes continued French and allied advance along the front toward the upper Sereth and Dniester, crossing rivers including Koropice, Zlota Lipa, and Khorovanka. Bridges are built across Bystritza channels as detachments push to the western bank and reach Podglacy and Kholkhoche while threatening Martampol. The enemy resistance remains stiff as cross-front movements continue.
Sal ratoga leads a mixed card including Bellringer Citimetum Jack Mount Benny Saddle Rkibbereen Faker Marin Odile Katenka Whitney Belle Bank O'Day Chiclet Garner Alberts True Kens Mediation Gut Field Goldcrest Boy Transit in a day of racing.
The farm loan board announced an itinerary for hearings to divide the country into twelve districts under the rural credits law. First session at Augusta Maine August 21 with subsequent hearings in Concord Hartford Springfield Utica Lansing Madison Dex Moines Sioux Falls St Paul Fargo Helena Spokane September 4. The board aims to locate Federal loan banks, study farming conditions, and invite witnesses to outline credit needs and loan costs. Hearings will be public and attended by farmers and organizations to define district boundaries and bank locations.
A reader urges Washington DC’s National Zoological Park be upgraded with better entrances and facilities. He cites reports in Scientific American and Pan American Union materials noting poor access, lack of prosectorial and photographic resources, and scarce visitor guides, calling for standards seen at Cincinnati and Bronx gardens.
A 1916 Washington Post letter urges parents and teachers to work together to protect children, keep them off the streets after 3 pm, and curb faulty upbringing. It argues joint oversight improves a child’s development and cites curfews and divorce as consequences of neglect.
A Post reader agrees with a critic that Marine Band concerts need better order. The piece laments grownups misbehaving during performances, notes interruptions during the William Tell overture, and recalls near-violence thoughts amid loud talking and whistling adults.
The editorial argues against the execution of British Captain Fryatt by German forces, calling for a halt in the face of international law and wartime atrocities. It defends the franc tireur label and contrasts civilian attacks with lawful military actions, asserting Fryatt’s alleged treachery after a British admiralty order.
Editor W M Williams argues market sanitation suffers from inspector shortfall. Health groups seek higher budgets while the Medical Society of the District of Columbia advocates substantial raises for health officers and staff, countering claims officials are overpaid or ineffective. Dr J H Metzeroti.
L Mangelecholtz, a Belgian soldier interned at Amersfoort camp in Holland, requests used postage stamps for his collection. He sends thanks to any readers who respond via the newspaper.
Readers praise timely letters and protest themes in The Post. A memo from August 7 eternalizes Flag Day reverence and critiques loud crowds and messy Center Market. A retired officer condemns Center Market conditions. A plea asks Maj Pullman for order at public events.
Three members of North Carolina coast artillery reserves lost their lives while bathing at Fort Caswell near Wilmington. First Sergeant William Ardres Lance Corporal Leonard Swaim from Charlotte and Private Fred White from Salisbury were the victims. The report states Swaim was identified among the deceased.
Ardrey and Swarm died attempting to save White as incoming tide swept him away. Ardrey and Swarm bodies recovered shortly after. White remains missing. Camp physicians and the Oak Island life-saving crew fought futilely to resuscitate the victims.
The Vosslache Zeitung and Vonniece Zeitung report conflicting claims about an American, Maj Robert M. Dutton, fined 500 marks in Brussels for disrespectful conduct toward a German officer after his automobile frightened a German officer's horse. The London American relief office states the incident involved Maj Dutton, a retired USMC officer attached to the relief commission.
Charlen C King of Chicago retained his title as champion of the Western Rogue Association by defeating J D Kramer of West Alexandria Ohio last night in a title bout.
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