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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
9
A chaotic scene at a Queens hotel centers on Marquis Defandant accused of assault and breach of duties after a late night disturbance. Police report describe a struggle and damage to a hotel suite, with the accused and a companion detained for questioning.
A fragmented report notes 14 members of an organization described as Army related, with mentions of dignitaries and services to be held soon. Names and precise roles are unclear due to damaged OCR. The piece references an interwar or wartime context with references to veterans or associations and a planned service.
An Anglo Chilean marriage connected Ford Lasbinne and Don Joito de Bittencourt's daughter. The ceremony at St Hauler Kniphtstridze Lesdan drew society attention, with a reception featuring notable gifts. The newlyweds departed for a honeymoon amid wartime headlines and royal connections.
The article notes Paris citizens facing wartime strain as eye troubles of King George become public, with curfews, gas and electricity saving urged. It describes mood in Paris, rationing, military presence, and general fatigue, while reporting the king's need for ophthalmology and limited public appearances amid tension. The piece cites American reports on Paris life, Paris cabarets, and civilian hardship during the crisis.
War disrupts perfumery materials from France Germany and Switzerland forcing price rises. US factories rely on imports for bases and oils with limited synthetic alternatives. retailers brace for higher costs on perfumes, toiletries and scented products as stocks dwindle and plants close.
London reports Scotland Yard detectives act to curb white slave trafficking amid American and European refugees. An embassy entrance watch, warnings to avoid unscrupulous agents, and concerns over unaccompanied women prompt police and charitable groups to tighten supervision at ports and travel hubs.
Fright caused by a nesting snake led Franesa Lynch to approach an enclosure where an old wall was torn down. The reptile coiled around her and she died after a fall as the snake tightened. Fire from the incident spread, but the snake was killed.
A garbled OCR style fragment references Teutons, sword flashes, brutal death, blood curdling cries, and a twilight sleep. It reads like a war era poem with bold imagery and disjointed phrases, mentioning a land of painless birth and world of pain.
A 20th century report notes Japanese naval officers shifting away from seeking solely pretty wives. Officials describe changing social norms and a move toward marriages based on health, status, and companionship rather than appearance, reflecting evolving cultural expectations among military leaders.
A fragmented statistical overview by Dan Ferein of the French Army estimates the cost of killing a soldier in 1870 at about $21,000, detailing war expenses from mobilization to care of victims and comparing costs across major wars. It notes fatalities due to disease and fatigue as significant factors and cites large ranges in other conflicts, emphasizing the hidden toll of war beyond battle casualties.
Mrs Arthur M Dodge of New York, president of the Nations Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, denounces suffragists as vindictive. She warns blacklisting and political ruin for men opposing ratification, while asserting anti-suffrage forces will counter with speakers and political action to defend traditional authority.
In Newport a suffrage council session discussed political aims of the Congressional Union for Women Suffrage. Highlights included a life saving demonstration plan by Benjamin W. Schlombere of the United States Life Saving Corps and guidance on safe rescue techniques for youths at municipal pools.
A fragmented report describes a plan to place a dozen more ambulances and deploy special police measures to protect crossings and warn residents. Officials discuss telephones, uniformed patrols, and doors as part of a broader effort to reduce street danger and respond to assaults.
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