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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1914

Page

23

Kaiser declares contraband rules under London outbreak

The State Department released Germany’s proclamation on contraband during wartime, stating intent to apply London Declaration provisions if opponents do not disregard them. The note previews absolute and conditional contraband and cautions seizure rules, Vessel ownership claims, and lists items deemed contraband or conditionally contraband for war use.

Kaiser London State Department Lst England

Death notices brief for Farquhar and others dated 1914

Obituary notices list Patrick Farquhar and relatives with details of death dates and funeral plans. Names include Elizabeth Farquhar, Gigerke, Furiohir, and others. Services set at St Stephens and local cemeteries with locations in Sac Oliver and James churches. Several family members and locations across Chicago and Washington referenced.

Farquhar Wbat Pom Patrick Elizabeth Farquhar Gigerke I Charles 4 Furiohir Waee Patauten Sac Oliver Cemetery Jdeens Sisson Margaret Uanchinats Fane Rene Des

Baptists Meet Here Next at Ketoctin Association

Five hundred attended the Ketoctin Association session at Dawsonville Maryland as Elder A L Harrison and Elder J F Prient delivered sermons. Washington was chosen as next year’s meeting place with services also led by Elder J A Noxton and Elder C L Funk. A large crowd is expected tomorrow with visitors from Washington Baltimore and Virginia towns.

Washington Boyds Ketoctin Association of Baptist Churches Dawsonville A. L. Harrison Front Royal J. F Prient Manassas J. A Noxton C. L. Funk Fulton County Baltimore Virginia

8 000 AT U C V REUNION REPRESENTATIVE FLOOD PRAISES PRESIDENT

Thousands attend the Neff Rice Camp United Confederate Veterans reunion in Forestville with Rep Flood praising the President for averting a Mexican war. Speakers include Gen Parks C W Benick and Maj C Shirley. A granite statue of Joseph White Latimer was unveiled in Harrisonburg.

Flood Goerial Washington Post Harrisonburg United Confederate Veterans Forestville Tl. D. Flood Stonewall Jackson Europe Lee Jackson Ros Parks Luray C. W. Bennick Newmarket William J. Fink Maj. C. Shirley Joseph White Latimer United Daughters of the Confederacy, Virginia Division Alumni Association of Virginia Military Institute

Norfolk Loses First but Wins Second in Stand of Doubleheader

Norfolk and Newport News split a doubleheader in Norfolk with the visitors earning a 10 to 0 win in game one as Mumford allowed five hits while Tumphries was roughed up. In game two Norfolk won 4 to 1 as Gaston limited the visitors to four hits.

Norfolk Washington Post Newport News Mumford Tumphries Cochran Gaston Norfal Mumford and Copeland Swaphnies Hag and Lind Aimpork News Barton and Glockson Garton Siewart

Petersburg and Portsmouth Split Doubleheader This Afternoon

Petersburg and Portsmouth divided a two game set with the local Petersburg Cats winning the first game 6 to 1 and Portsmouth taking the second 3 to 0. The scores show Petersburg led early and Portsmouth responded in the later innings.

Petersburg Portsmouth Petersburg Cats Portsmouhh R.ile Portsman

Vanderbilt and Wife Penniless at a Milan Hotel

Paris reports from Milan that Vanderbilt and his wife are staying penniless at a Milan hotel. The route to Genoa was disrupted after a war prize vessel was captured. Austrian and German travelers face displacement. A French officer’s letter from America notes Havre to Paris delays, and ships from Havre to New York resume service as more Americans depart.

Vanderbilt Milan Washington Post Paris le Petit Journal Austria Muga Genoa The Figaro America Havre New York Rochambeau Chicago France

Incomes Made Public Tax List For Alexandria Residents

The Washington Post lists Alexandria residents with incomes over $1,000, taxing authorities publicized earnings for state tax purposes. Names include Lee Moore, George S. French, and many others, reflecting a broad tax roll and local commentary. A late auto journey united Miss Marian J. White and England native Siwesson in a Grace Church ceremony led by Rev. Edgar Carpenter.

Thomas H UL Siwesson England Washington Marian J. White Alexandria Grace Episcopal Church Edgar Carpenter Newell Ss. Greenaway Adelaide Heald Carl Mowbry Carpenter Mieganbeth Vivian Fletcher H. Fletcher Harry G. Wingate

Thompson Sentenced to 90 Days and Fine After Shooting

Police testimony identified Roland and Garvey as witnesses. Brown hid in Richard Price's house, who denied the suspect was on the premises when officers arrived. Price was jailed after the confrontation and fined ten dollars.

Thompson Roland Garvey Brown Richard Price

Double Track Contracts Awarded On Key Rail Lines

Atlanta Georgia August 16 contracts awarded to W W Boxley and Co Roanoke Virginia for 7 miles of second track on the Washington division between Charlottesville and Arrowhead Virginia and to Donn and McCarthy of Chicago for 3 9 miles of second track on the C N O and T P Railway between tunnel 15 near New River Tennessee and tunnel 16 near Sundright Tennessee. This adds main track on a busy corridor to speed movement of business along the Queen and Crescent Route.

Atlanta The Southern Railway W. W. Boxley & Co Roanoke Washington Charlottesville Arrowhead Donn & McCarthy Chicago T. P New River Tenn Sundright Queen and Crescent C.N. O T. P. Railway

Wheelwright A. D. Appleby dies of heart disease in Maryland

A. D. Appleby a 77 year old wheelwright at his Germantown area shop collapsed and died of heart disease while working. Dorothy Hoyle and other locals driving by witnessed the event and reported the death to relatives. He is survived by his wife, a daughter in California, a son in Washington, and a son-in-law.

A. D. Appleby Germantown Washington Post Boyds Appleby Misa Dorothy Hoyle Boyda Miss Murphy

Virginia Weddings Quietly Unfold As Couples Marry

Multiple marriage notices from Charlottesville and nearby towns recount weddings at Presbyterian and St Mack’s churches, including Charles Marshall Gravatt and Elizabeth McDowell Blanton, and George John Spreall with Margaret Barbour. Other items note deaths, police injuries, and a large Frostburg fire in Maryland.

Washington Post Charlottesville Charles Marshall Gravatt University of Virginda Elizabeth McDowell Blanton Presbyterian Church George L Petrie D. D Hdward McCue Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Mary Medley McNeer Bowen Freeman W. Va Washington Wallace Redcliffe Howard Clifton McWilliams Shamokin

King Albert at Front Sleeps on Cot Amid Belgian Fight near Diest

Brussels dispatch highlights King Albert marching with troops, riding unobtrusively, and sleeping in bivouac at the front during heavy fighting near Diest and Haelen. He is depicted as simple, compassionate to the wounded, and eating army bread sandwiches while directing operations and visiting hospitals.

Diest Haden Brussels King Albert Albert Haelen

Dr Thomas Fell In England Delays Rumor Ends At Folkestone

Annapolis Aug 13 Dr Thomas Fell president of St John s College now with Mrs Bell and their son John at Folkestone England writes he may be delayed reaching Annapolis by mid September when the college opens Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Aug 15 Suit for 20000 for alleged personal injuries has been filed in circuit court here by Mrs Jennie G Purcell of Washington against Dr Fell and the Glen Echo Amusement Company and Washington Railway and Electric Company It is alleged the railway company controls the resort and that Mrs Purcell was thrown and injured when alighting the car while food prices rise and other hardship are noted. Mr Purcell also sues for five hundred claiming loss of companionship and medical expenses.

Hagerstown Baltimore and Ohio John C. Middiekauff Morrison Ragan Watkins Fridinger King St. John's College Washington Post Annapolis Nevett Steele Thomas Fell Glen Echo Co W. R and E. Co Rockville Elient Jennie G. Purcell Washington Fell Glen Echo Amusement Company Foan Washington Railway and Electric Lancaster Ohio New York City West Point California San Francisco State Military Academy Alexandria Bull Run Shiloh Corinth Vicksburg Wort Hindman Chattanooga Mississippi Georgia Dalton Resaca New Hope Church Kenesaw Mountain Peachtree Creek Atlanta Savannah Carolinas Avergeboro Bentonville Johnston Missons Grant Europe Sherman Plaza United States Treasury Carl Rect Smith Army of the Tennessee

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