Turhs Hold Up British Forces at Gallipoli Anzac Stand Hardened
London reports halted British advance on Gallipoli after heavy fighting with large casualties on both sides. Additional British troops landed at Suvla Bay as Ottoman forces reinforced Anzac lines. War Office says positions consolidated and efforts aim to influence Balkan states and aid Russia via the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anzac
London War Office
Balkans
London
Suvia Bay
Gallipoli Peninsula
War Office
Gallipoli
Suvla Bay
Suvla
Thies
Balkan
Russia
Bay of
Sulva
Enver Pasha
Associated Tress
Berlin
Stromboli Volcano Erupts With Lava Lake Vivid Thundering Noise
The chief signal officer on Stromboli reports a renewed eruption sending a large lava flow forming a lake of fire between the crater and the sea. Detonations echo loudly as smoke clouds rise from the crater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messina
Sidhue
Island of
Stromboli
Obituary notices fromAugust 1915 list several deaths and services
Obituaries record deaths of Clair G Birchhead Katherine M Borger Henry Finbach Gilbert William Frank Lomas Lou Oliver Freida Wender with details of ages residence funeral dates and church interment arrangements including St Mary Cemetery and private interments. Services held at residences or parish churches with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uufh
School Street
Clair G
Samuel B
Mary Birchhead
Frias
Finn
Providence Hospital
Katherine M Borger
Leo
Finny
Seventh Street
St Mary's Catholic Church
St Mary 3
Gilbert
Henry Fimach Gilbert
Lomas
William
Frank) Lomas
Carrie Lomas
Jenking
Tenwood Cemetery
Oliver
Kenmore
Lou
Tansill
Wender
Sibley Hospital
Freida
Wolf P
Rosie Wender
Helene Stern
Russia to Get Constantinople and Dardanelles Says Treaty
Berlin August 19 Clauses of a purported agreement among Great Britain France and Russia on the future of Constantinople and the Dardanelles are printed. It states that England and France will force the Dardanelles open to Constantinople and seize the Turkish capital while Russia would support them from the Bosphorus. Constantinople and the Dardanelles would go to Russia and the pact would be kept secret from Roumania. Russia would advance to Berlin by end of March.
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Russia
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Berlin
Great Britain
France
Vienna Allgemeine Zeitung
England
Dardanellés
Bosphorus
Roumania
Arekely
Quch
High Seas
Texas City storm toll tops as martial law hits Galveston
A hurricane along the Texas coast left hundreds dead or missing, with Texas City recording the heaviest toll at 32 drowned. Galveston declared martial law as relief work began, while President Wilson sent condolences and offered federal aid. State officials directed recovery and rebuilding efforts amid widespread damage to the Galveston causeway and water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Ferguson
Houston
Tex
Texas
Galveston
Houaton
United States Army
Surfeide
Morgans Point
Wallace,ville
Lynchburg
Port Arthur
Anhuac
Jennings Island
San Leon
Seabrooke
Cedar Bayou
Freeport
Sour Lake
Galveston Bay
Fov Ferguson
Wilson
Gov. Ferguson
Gulf Coast
Tejas City
Germany's Food Supply Is Adequate, Chancellor States
Special Cable from Berlin reports Chancellor von Hethmann-Wollweg affirms Germany's food stocks are ample for both people and livestock through extended war. He cites better than average breadstuff crops, saved reserves, and planned flour grinding increases to raise bread and flour rations. Summer grain looks strong and sugar will be allocated to human use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Berlin
Reichstag
von Hethmann
Wollweg
Travel Made Easier in France Under New Passport Rules
The State Department reports France has liberalized entry rules for Americans. Direct travelers to France from the United States must hold visas issued by French officers in the U.S. Apply at least three days ahead at the French consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant. Those who stop in other countries before France should check the local diplomatic offices for required formalities. No passport needed for entry via Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
State Department
Department of State
United States
Department
Canada
Dance at Sea Wall as Storm Rages in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on August 19 guests at the Galvez Hotel near the sea wall kept dancing through the hurricane until the lights failed at midnight. No panic was evident as the storm raged outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Galivez
Machinists vote for eight hour day in New York area
International Association of Machinists executive board authorized an eight hour day and improved conditions for 36 machinists in four New York and New England cities, amid warnings of possible strikes. Vice President Keppler denied advocating strikes in arms and munition plants while addressing reports and perjury risks loom over police corruption inquiries.
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New York
New England
International Association
Keppler
Arma
International Association of Machinists
J. Keppler
New Jersey
New York World
World Office
Bridgeport
Johnston
Metal Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Wilson to Confer on Expose Data Gaps in Prosecution
President Wilson will press the Justice Department investigation into alleged German agent activities in the United States. Attorney General Gregory said no charges yet warrant prosecution, and Wilson will also confer with Secretary of State Lansing on the matter amid published reports naming German embassy officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lansing
Associated Press
United States
Department of Justice
Gregory
New York World
Facta
Du Pont Plans Reorganization Buyout of Powder Unit
The E I du Pont de Nemours Powder Company sale to a new firm ETL du Pont de Nemours & Co is announced with the same leadership. The purchase totals about 126 million dollars funded by cash stock and debentures, with no bond debt. A financial plan guarantees contracts and obligations while keeping management intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company
E. I. du Pont. de Nemours & Co
Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
E I du Pont de Nemours Powder Company
ETL, du Pont de Nemours & Co
Pierre S du Pont
du Ponts
Cardinal Vannutelli Dead at 93 in Rome
Rome reports Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli dean of the Sacred College has died at age 93. born November 26 1834 in Genazzano he was created cardinal by Pope Leo XIII March 14 1887 and long served in papal diplomacy including roles in Varvara Quito Ecuador Peru and Vienna.
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Rome
Paris
Serafino Vannutelli
Sacred College
Cardinal Vannutelli
Porto
Santa Rufina
Ostia
Leo XIII
Genazzano
Palastryna
Capranica College
Pontifical Seminar
Bpvaria
Ecuador
Peru
Bryescis
Vienna
McHenry pleads guilty in Pittsburgh conspiracy case
Pittsburgh August 19 George McHenry has pleaded guilty to conspiracy felonies and felonious assault in connection with an attempted life of T Franklin Schneider a wealthy Washington DC manufacturer. He was remanded until the case of Thomas G Forney Schneider's son in law already jailed on similar charges is presented to the grand jury.
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Pittsburgh
George McHenry
T. Franklin
Schneider
Washington, D. C
McHenry
Thomas G. Forney
Forney
Banks Ready to Expand Credit Under Reserve Surplus
Banks show surplus reserves beyond required holdings, enabling an estimated expansion of credit by 2 to 3 billion dollars. National and Federal reserve banks hold near one billion in combined assets, with gold on hand supporting potential further lending and note-issuing capacity. The system’s soundness is cited as capable of meeting emergencies and restraining inflation through disciplined supervision and cautious policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pprobers
Hawken
Maj Pullman
Commissioner Brownlow
Occoquan
Laskey
John Doe
Counse
Federal Reserve Banks
General Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Villa Chief Villa Accepts Pan American Peace Plan
Gen Francisco Villa, chief of the Mexican conventionalist army, signals acceptance of a Pan American peace initiative. He notes the convention government can maintain force to defend Mexican institutions while welcoming a meeting of contending parties to reach a constitutional, peaceful settlement with U S and Latin American allies aiding. He stresses a provisional government to guarantee free elections and civilian rule, aiming for a stable peace.
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Villa
Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Convention Army
Convention
United States of America
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Miguel Dias Lombardea
Propaganda charges baseless say Dr Albert on Expose
The letter writer denounces sensational claims that he and a German government ally engaged in treason and profiteering. He argues editors misused letters as proof, insists no purchases or shipments occurred, and defends U S export controls while condemning attacks on national hospitality. He stresses desire for fair play and caution to readers.
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Documenta
Laying Cornerstone At Memorial Church Sunday
The cornerstone of Memorial United Brethren Church Sunday school house will be laid at 3 o clock near North Capitol and R streets NW in an epoch making event. A sacred concert runs 520 to 6 o'clock with Rev Dr H Washinger delivering an address and placing the cornerstone with visiting clergy and J H Cooper and Rev Charles Fultz assisting. A copper box with The Washington Post and a June 25 1914 issue and a cut of clergymen who won holy land trips will be sealed inside the wall for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial United Brethren Church
North Capitol
R Streets
H Washinger
J H Cooper
Charles Eultz
Washington Post
Holy Land
Fultz
Solomon
Masonic Hall
Pultz
Surgeon Operation on Samuel Rea in Philadelphia
Samuel Rea, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, underwent a surgical operation at the Poly Clinic Hospital. Officials say the result is most satisfactory and he is resting comfortably.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Toda
Reze
Rea
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. WM. Lee
Modest Prien
Pennsylvania
M. Hindle
Laurrtaser
Kalmer
Zurhorst
Lincoln WM. H. Sardo & CO
MOET
Aviomobile
Sergeon
Thones Main
George F. Zurhorst
Lincoln
Frank Geier's Sons CO
Slyenth ST
Nsw
North 520
J. H. Small & Sons
Germany
Red Light District
W H Johnston
National Metal Trades Association
McComas Hawken
Raymond W. Fullman
John E Laskey
Metropolitan Police Force
Kenyon
Tawken
Fogue
Raymond Kleindienst
Warren B Grimes
NEW DU Pont Company
Lloyds
America
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Ares
Welch
Tokalon Co., Inc
Whenrey
Washington
DR. Albert
Austria-Hungary
Europe
Memorial Brethren Church
Ashington Business and Civile Service School
N. Nw
Tel
W. G. Pore
L. & Tilton
Church ST
Antes
Emerson Institute
Ourses
West Point Antopolis
Coast Guard
US Services
Army
Marine Corps
U. S
Asperios Patent Office
T S
Winslow H. Randolph
Angus McD
Crawford
National University School OF Law
Southern Building
National Law School
18Th St. Nw
Gonzaga * I St. Bet. N. Cap
Business College
Old Masonic Temple
Pitman
Gregg
Tove
SERRE
Wood’s Commercial School
East Capitol Street
FAI
Emily Fred Barnes
Steward’s Business College
Steward
Brentano
Washington School OF Accountancy
CPA
Apriy
Chool
Lampert
Lucia Border
Diplama
Sembrich
Homne Booket
West Point
Annapolia
St & Woodward
Vermont Ave
PraWhomme
Taunee Weil
Victoria Siddons
Chapin Street
Peabody
Baltimore
Washington Board
Fauquier Institute
Warrenton
Piedmont
Viccinig
Ear Soddines
Nellie V Butler
Bar Virginia College For Women
Yale
Maryland Agricultural College
Depth College Park
Charlotte Hall School
Marys County
Cool Springs
G. M Thomas
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