Envoy Denies Charge as Belgian Reports of Red Cross Harassment
German Ambassador Count Johann von Verrett denied Belgian accusations that German officers harassed Red Cross workers and searched women. He said he sought firsthand censorship information from Washington and dismissed sensational claims as absurd while noting Germany aimed to quiet Russia during peace talks.
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Voth
Johann von Veretudt
Bres
Europe
Baing
New York
Washington
United States
Saysoe SV
Enbleath Freland
Wuiehipa
Ven Lerastori
Sigie
Washir
Germany
Hhe Corman
Russia
Gierman
Viper
Emir
Storm Whitman Office Stormed by East Side Crowd
District Attorney Whitman's office was stormed by 36 men and women from the East Side. Police reserves were cut off and a crowd pressured to take action against bank proprietors, with attendants inside the courthouse unable to respond before the mob dispersed.
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New Verk Us S
Whitman
Depost
Ine
Gelvate Bank of Adie Mandel
Fepartmes
Whitnau
oPice
Pank
Pire Prietors
Crinter
Died Brayton and Layton Funeral Notices In 1914
Obituary notices report deaths and funeral arrangements for Brayton and Layton families in 1914. Listings include Elizabeth Brayton wife of Cpl George M. Beauton, Henry Weiland, and Gen Powell Clayton. Also noted are Donnelly and Pinchot family obituaries with service details and interment plans at Arlington and Milford.
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Brayton
Leizabeth PO Obrayton
Cpl Grarge
Artington
Hanal Senet
Mra
W Donnelly
Nse Levy
Albert Oer
Sherman
Saugatuck
Conn
Mary
Jamey W Pinchot
Fancy
William
Eno
Sugatorko
Milford
Stanton Fin
Praystnet-in the-Main
Germany
Matitia Wilkins
Egon 1
Stantos
Shadows Before War Conspiracy Warns of German Aims
Arthur Conan Mayle reviews Bernhardi's Germany and the Next War, arguing Germany plotted a long con to dominate Europe and threaten Britain. He cites official-tinted writings, predicts subma rine warfare, and warns of severe hours ahead before final triumph or defeat.
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London
Arthur Conan Mayle
Germany
Antwerp in Panic After Zeppelin Bombs Strike City
The Antwerp correspondent reports a Zeppelin raid that killed a husband and wife and wounded more as bombs tore through the city. The attack endangered the palace and hospital, sparked mass fear, and disrupted utilities while Belgian authorities moved to protect art treasures and prepare for martial law.
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Inowa
Place du Poide
Antwerp
Evening News
Helgian
Ffteen
Dorahs
Albert
Joe St. Hilnabeth
Red Cross
Sir Francis H. Villiers
Belgium
Francis
Army Officers Seek Prosecution of Frisco Paper
San Francisco officials present to U S attorney an army request to pursue charges under federal law over a Chronicle article with coast artillery photos. The case cites fire or imprisonment penalties and mirrors a pending War Department action against Sunset magazine contributors and others tied to published defenses of fortifications.
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Army
Acton
Frisco
San Francisco
Intermecion
San Francisco Chronicle
United States Attorney's Office
United States Army
Department of California
Coast Artillery Core
National Guard of California
Chronicle
Fort Winfeld Scott
War Department
Wind
Penans Canal
Belgian Protests Atrocities in German Invasion
London reports Belgian officials denounce German invasion of Belgium as fearful and atrocious crimes against helpless noncombatants. A Belgian inquiry cites massacres and destruction, including nine civilians killed and skulls fractured after village Linsman attack and forced arms surrender.
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Belgium
Crimea
Childre
Belmar
Tuestine van Iseghem
Sys
Press Cotleer
Weden &E
Linsman
Tmn Cendarmes
Tinsquan
Public Men Contribute to Labor Day Tribute
In the Labor Day issue of the American Federation of Labor official organ Federationist messages praise unionism and social reforms. President and Secretary of Labor express support for progress in rights, while Taft and Roosevelt comment on labor issues. Taft backs labor organizations but opposes the closed shop and supports workmen compensation laws with antitrust exemption limits.
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American Federation of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Waigh
The
Industrial Commission
Taft
Col Roosevelt
Guardsman Dies of Typhoid After Virginia Beach Camp
William M. Sincox of 28 D Street Northwest died early yesterday from typhoid contracted at the National Guard encampment in Virginia Beach. A member of the District guard, he was about 23 and employed by a candy manufacturer. He was taken to Walter Reed Hospital after returning from camp.
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National Guard
Virginia Beach
William M. Sincox
D Street
Northwest
Sincoz
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Pyane
Zurhorst
Feank Geier’s ‘Sons
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WM Lee
Eeler
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Hindle
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J. H. Small & Sons
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Bia
England
France
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Bernhardt
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Gen. Cronjé
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Paris
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Bernhardi
Britain
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Ghent
Lille
Vieux Dieu
Royal Museum of Fine Arty
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Fred
Whitlock
Diedrich
Plats
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Place de Miel
la Honta
York Herald
Real Politik
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Brandenberg
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Liege
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