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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
14
Belgian relief committee campaigns across Washington to interest children in donating condensed milk for relief efforts. Red Cross networks and business volunteers coordinate shipments prepaid to union depots, with staff notifying origin bureaus of sent packages and expected arrival dates.
Treasury adds many names to the expatriate tax list amid wartime measures. Officials seek records of Americans living abroad with unclear ties to the home country. The State Department is urged to provide complete lists to aid taxation efforts.
The Staats-Zeitung views the war as a growth beyond individual rulers, a clash of oligarchy and democracy. It questions English and French democratic control, warns Russia’s potential to dominate, and notes Germany’s uncertain prospects amid vast imperial resources. Herman Ridder signs the piece.
The Courrier des Etats-Unis reports that French and British aviators are increasing raids on Germany, noting the recent strikes on Essen and Friedrichshafen as proof of improved Allied air prowess. It praises adherence to laws of war and contrasts Allied restraint with German attacks on civilians in Antwerp and Paris.
Justice McCoy issued a temporary restraining order in Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co v excise board to block licenses for James W. Wardell and Patrick F. Carr. The injunction halts license issuance pending merits, with a hearing set for December 21. Argument centered on saloon proximity to a railway terminal and the Jones Works act fire limits interpretation.
The Leader Holder Company filed in the District Supreme Court to enjoin Mannie Sutin and Ely F. Shapiro from alleged infringement of a device patented by Charles B. White and George Elliott for holding napkins towels newspapers and similar articles in restaurants and public spaces. The company seeks damages and profits gained from the alleged act with Attorney Walter A. Johnston representing the plaintiff.
In New York on December 4 involuntary bankruptcy petitions were filed against the Liebler Company the theatrical producers by Harry Askin and two other creditors. The petition alleges liabilities around 350000 with assets unknown. Receiver Irving M Dittenhoefer appointed by Judge Hough to run the business at least 60 days. The firm cites heavy season outlay on contracted productions depleting funds and notes valuable assets including a Plymouth Theater lease in Boston and motion picture rights.
A historical note marks December 5 1861 as the patent date for Dr Richard Gatlings quick fire machine gun. The piece traces Gatlings life from North Carolina birth in 1818 through medical study, Civil War era development, early demonstrations, and eventual adoption by the U S government and nations worldwide.
Reports from Chicago say wool dealers have large orders and rush deliveries as Eastern mills seek ready supply for spring. Plans to bring 1000 Latin American buyers to the U S in March and April aim to secure substantial postwar trade, with support from city officials, Pan American Union, and various ambassadors.
The report by Ht. Cuddy of the public utilities commission on extending tracks of the Washington Railway and Electric Company down Fourteenth street hill to Pennsylvania avenue to reach government buildings along the Mall has been submitted. The plan, believed to be developed by the company and the Washington and Virginia Railway Company, awaits commission approval, with work expected to begin early next year.
Police notes recount robberies reported yesterday. Items stolen include a Muskrat laprobe worth 30, cash from handbags totaling 121, jewelry and clothing valued at several sums, and a black handbag with $1. Two autos collided injuring Elmer Reardon. warnings issued against two white men posing as laundry agents. Several injuries from bicycles and falls are noted, with minors treated at local hospitals. Nearby fires caused minor property damage in Patterson woods and on T Street Northwest.
New York December 4. The Adelia Carleton sails with a full cargo of dry goods babia shoes toys and missionary supplies for Africa. It launches a regular U S service to counter German trade with Monrovia as the initial port of call and a return cargo of ivory coffee arranged. The supercargo carries 6 000 samples of American merchandise.
Department of Commerce reports American zinc exports for the last quarter reached 85,504,574 pounds valued at 4,443,981 dollars. Europe took the bulk, compared with 1,346,817 pounds in 1913. September shipments totaled 35,090,144 pounds, surpassing 1897’s record.
New York December 4 Sigmund Eisner a clothing maker with offices at 1023 Fifth Avenue and no factory at Red Bank New Jersey announced yesterday that he had received an order from a European country at war for khaki uniforms needing over 1 000 000 yards of wool cloth An order for a similar amount of goods had been given to the C Kenyon Company of Brooklyn Clarence Kenyon of Brooklyn a member of the C Kenyon Company would not discuss the orders Rumors are very thick this big order is in addition to others received earlier in the winter
John J. Noonan, owner of the Stage Hotel and Virginia Theater, expands on Ninth street northwest with the American Lunch Establishment at 10 Ninth street northwest. The decor features gold inlaid tiling a glass ceiling opalite tables and steam tables. Souvenirs will be given to each diner and today. The Boldera Home Band will perform from noon to 3 PM.
Special to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia reports the British government ordered 14600 kegs of steel nails from La Belle Iron Works. The nails will be produced at the Wheeling plant which had been idle for months, reviving local industry and sustaining workers.
The British collier Kingeway, from Esquimalt B C, was detained by customs officials at San Diego California for alleged paper irregularities and suspected fuel transfer to nearby British and Japanese fleets. It awaits Washington orders for release while reports claim bunkers were on fire and distress signals were sent.
Detailing numerous detachments and reassignments across Atlantic fleet commands and naval colleges. Names include Rear Admiral F E Chatty Capt W W Gilmer Captain D Coffman and Commander Stickney. Moves cover Naval War College Newport Mars Burrows Prometheus Neptune and various ships such as Prometheus Rainbow and West Virginia with the date noting January 6, 1915.
A long list of military officers with ranks and units including Major Generals Colonels Captains and Lieutenants. Assignments relocations and special duty training are noted from various posts including Panama Coast Boston Chesapeake Bay and Walter Reed General Hospital. The document records promotions and reliefs as well as militia officers authorized for special courses at Fort Leavenworth and other training sites.
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