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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
British naval policy shifts under wartime testing of submarine effectiveness. Experts note Beresford's doubts, while new designs aim for higher surface speed and long sea voyages. Diesel and electric propulsion, hull strength, and German-origin engines are weighed amid Allied calls to boost submarine fleets and deter enemy advances.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a contentious debate over labeling a man insane in a legal case. The notice references defense arguments and the trial context with unclear names and positions, suggesting a midstream court challenge and public interest concern.
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over payments and a person named Phita- Ricroad ram Ig. The garbled lines reference a fair, fair uly r eyonse, and a stop by Lora de Apel Stoaps to a dosth vane. The passage appears to involve a tenancy or payment contention with unclear details.
Robberies reported to police yesterday include a long black coat with fur neck piece taken from a vestibule, a blue handbag with jewelry and cash stolen from a wash room, and other thefts from stores and residences. A man posing as a repair worker nabbed tools and a shaving case, and a boat and a Ford automobile were stolen or damaged in separate incidents. An injury accident hospitalized a carpenter cut by a tool, and a man fell from a second story window, treated at a hospital. An automobile fire at Armour Co and an assault with a brick were also recorded yesterday.
German and Russian efforts in Poland hinge on Warsaw and Lodz as critical rail hubs. German forces press toward Warsaw to sever Russian lines feeding Cracow, while Russian defenses seek to split German flank, but retreating centers and reinforcements shape a winter standstill. BelgoDutch reports note Belgian refugees resisting return to aid the invader and maintain Belgian independence.
City commissioners approved a revised theater regulation requiring a majority of property owners and tenants on both sides of a street for a motion picture theater. The rule aims for fairness after a Lamont Mount Pleasant case showed signatures on one side only. Assessor W P Richards proposed the change, which Morris Hacker approved at building in Spector.
Three of four candidates in Virginia eighth district election filed campaign expense statements. Charles C. Carlin spent 493.65, Joseph L. Crupper 485.92, James E. Johnston 9.20. Milton Fling did not file. Lawmakers to speak at Travelers' Protective Association banquet include Carlin Montague and Glass with about 160 attendees expected.
Robert D. Kenyon charged with bigamy waived a preliminary hearing and remains held for the grand jury after arrival from Rochester North Carolina. He was released on $106 personal bonds in Washington and placed in custody of a police sergeant. His second marriage occurred in the city. The Yeatman will dated May 26, 1895 admitted to probate. sister Miss Mary Lee Lloyd named executrix but declined. Samuel G. Brent named administrator with will annexed. three witnesses to the will had died before Mrs. Yeatman.
The Alexandria County Board of Supervisors is asked to appoint a five citizen committee to push changes in service and rates on the Washington Virginia and Washington and Old Dominion railways, urged by the Alexandria County Public Service Association and Arlington Citizens Association. John Trigger, charged with attempting to enter M Downey's residence at 414 Duke Street, was sentenced to three months in jail by Police Justice Caton after being arrested by Chief Gonds and Officer GUL while under the influence of liquor. Cecil Clay Garratt and Pearl Helle Tieser, both of this city, announced their marriage. the ceremony occurred Saturday night at Trinity Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. G. A. Luttrell officiating.
A special meeting of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow night to discuss several taxation plans to be submitted during the State legislature's special session in January. Veterans Hear Capt Fauntleroy addressed the Philippines before R. E. Lee Camp Confederate Veterans at Lee Camp Hall.
Andrew Jackson Lodge No 120 will visit Alexandria Washington Lodge No 23 on Thursday evening for the Master Mason degree. Mr and Mrs Zachary will be guests. Mr and Mrs George T Zachary of Cincinnati are hosts for their parents in Del Ray Alexandria County.
The article argues whiskey is not stronger than wine or beer when consumed in typical forms. It states whiskey servings are small and diluted, while wine and beer are poured in larger glasses, making actual strength similar. It notes drinking patterns differ with whiskey often ending quickly or in mixed drinks, while beer drinkers may linger and drink more.
The article explains absolute germlessness in distilled whiskey from grain, detailing the milling, mashing, fermentation, and distillation processes. It claims whiskey is a medicinal stimulant, notes legal bond periods, and discusses purity laws, public consumption trends, and the shift from raw to diluted whiskey with water.
The body of Captain James H Perry retired Navy Department official who died in New York will be brought to Washington and buried at Arlington National Cemetery with a salute over the grave the sole military ceremony. Services will be held at Spears chapel 40 F Street NW. He served from January 18 through the Civil War and later headed the Bureau of Steam Engineering.
Michael Holzbeierlein and G Leyburn Shorey asked the District Supreme Court yesterday to appoint a receiver to protect the remaining assets of United States Trust Company which was taken over by Munsey Trust Company in November 1913. They note assets returned to directors total 850000 while stock liabilities reach 1250000 and allege the Comptroller of the Currency barred resumption of banking business. Justice McCoy ordered the company to show cause by December 1 why receivers should not be named. Attorneys James S Eashy Smith and Harry A Grant represent the stockholders.
Officials opened twenty two bids for Arlington memorial amphitheater and chapel construction at the War Department Washington firms submitted eight bids. The lowest bid stood at 2 499 090 by Norcross Brothers of Washington and the highest at 868 000 by James L Fars on s of Washington. Selection depends on marble grade chosen and contract awarded to the firm with the lowest bid for that grade.
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