Famous Warriors Who Escaped Death in Battle
The article recounts near misses of Napoleon, Wellington, Ney, and others, noting bullets grazing cloaks, horses taking hits, and leaders like Skenzynechi, Evans, Garibaldi, and Lord Wolseley surviving peril. It highlights the role of small items like a Bible, coins, or a chocolate box in saving lives, and recalls feats at Ostrolenka, Waterloo, Lucknow, and Sebastopol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMS
Waterloo
Skenzynechi
Ostrolenka
Lacy Evans
Volturno
Legion
Police News Notes From Northwest District Incident Report
Police notes describe multiple incidents in northwest streets including property theft on Louisiana Avenue and 271st Street, a bicycle accident on Seventh Street, and a fatality after a collision near an apartment building. Victims include Sarah Green of 1822 Way Street and Nannie Brooks, with values listed around several hundred dollars. A 22 year old man injured at University Place is reported, alongside others involved in various property and traffic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gireen
Elein
Bryce
Lousiana Avenue
Iyaty Stanp Bank
Cone
Nannie Brooks
Montweber
Norda
Moo -Lrerie Orl
Morgan
University Place
Steset Garihwest
Mmoney
Samuels
Homer J
Luther Place Memorial Church
Fourteenth
N Streets
Motor Service Company coal truck incident and injuries
A coal truck owned by the Motor Service Company and operated by William Dunmore caused injuries on Seventh Street near G northwest. Elmankoff sustained bruising and was taken to Emergency Hospital. Joseph Darley, of 141 Morris Street northeast, riding a motorcycle, was slightly injured after being struck by a delivery automobile near Seventh Street. Mrs Dovita Harten, 35, of 520 Georgia Avenue Northwest, was knocked down on Georgia Avenue near Butterman Street and bruised. Orly yesterday morning she was bruised and taken to Garfield Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlaon
Thirty -First
Jesus of
Twelfth
Thisteenth
The
Motor Service Company
Willam Dunmore
Elmanoff
Joseeph Darley
Morris Street
Seventh Street
G Northwest
Dovita Harten
Georgia Avenus
Georgia Avenue
Buttermut Street
Orly
Norman Engle
Woodside
Martin Smith
Eighth Street
Garfield Hospital
Martha Clark
North Capitol
Joseph Lord
E Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Big Order for Rifles and Uniforms Reported for Allies
In Wilmington and New York a wave of military procurement is noted. Demetrius Stergignopolous reportedly closed a large rifle contract, with about 546,000 units under discussion to be made largely at Standard Armee in Wilmington. Concurrently Britain’s order for 200,000 uniforms, valued near $3 million, will be produced in New York by Gillespie Bros. & Co and its local agent, with 7,000 workers soon on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placesa
New York
Mills
Wilmington
Del
Demetrius Stergignopolous
William
Chare
Standard Armee Company
Stimplas
Focal Company
Harlan & Kiellingsworth Corporation
Delaware
War Office
Gillesple Bros. & Co
Clothing Commission
London
Broadway
New England
Brooklyn
Red Hawk
Newark
Great Britain
Gillespie
British are stripping Georgia of its mules
Savannah Georgia dec 1 A check for 4500 cleared last week through New Orleans to buy mules for the British army in France and Belgium. The Georgia area around Atlanta Macon Augusta and Savannah is drained of mules. Western markets at St Louis and Kansas City have none for sale. Southerners fear a draft of mules from the South and many counties with large black farming populations report every mule offered for sale threatening next year’s crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Dee
Cou 1
New Orleans
Plai, Jong
Edred
Georgia
France
Belgium
Atlanta
Au‘gugta
Macon
St. Louis
Kansas City
Orders for Blankets Rush Mills of New England
Boston December reports mass production of blankets flannels and uniform cloths for the British army front in Flanders. New England mills work on contracts with truck delivery likely, and blanket orders span into February March while j ruck shipments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Dec
Flanders
French Buy 10 600 000 Cans of Chicago Beef
The French government placed additional orders with Chicago packers for 19 000 000 cans of corned beef and 251 000 fat hog backs. Last week Britain bought 2 000 000 one pound cans. The total value of orders to date reaches 15 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sweden invites U S coal bids for state railways
Breekholm Dec 8 The Swedish state railways have invited tenders from America for 130 000 tons of coal to be delivered early next year. This is the first time American coal has been allowed to compete for Swedish state retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breekholm
America
Officers for Blind Society Honorary President Elected
The National Library for the Blind held a meeting at TMEL street last night to elect officers. Dr. Thomas Nelson Page was named honorary president, with Mrs. Ernest W Roberts as president, Miss Etta Jus Griffin as director, Charles J. Bell as treasurer, Mrs A W Spanhoofd as secretary, Miss Ella Loraine Dorse as honorary secretary, and Miss Judith Long as assistant treasurer. The library printed 38,700 pages by 34 blind workers and expanded its services with blead type calendars and a new catalogue of all books, signaling strong membership and active work over the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nelson Page
National Library For the Blind
Staty
Ernest W. Roberts
Representative Roberts
Massachusetts
Etta Jus Griffin
Charles J. Bell
A. W. Spanhoofd
Ella Loraine Dorsé
Misa Judith’ Long
Notes Point To Suicide By Drowning On Norfolk Steamboat
William BE Cogswell’s son Setty William Cogswell, 27, is believed to have killed himself by jumping from the Norfolk and Washington Steam Boat Company vessel on the Potomac River after leaving a suicide note for his father. The boat passed Fort Washington before he disappeared. his clothes and personal effects were found in a stateroom. The father, W L Cogswell, traveled from Ballston, Virginia, to the city to learn details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setty William BE. Cogsly
Norfolk Hound
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
W. L. Cogswell
Ballston
Vac
Potomac River
Norfolk
Steamboat Company
Cogswell
Fort Washington
Washington
U S Posts Trade Gain in Week Ended December 5
The Department of Commerce reported a balance of trade of 21,952,942 in favor of the United States for the week ended December 5, an increase of 5,439,047 from the prior week. Exports totaled 46,820,626 and imports 24,068,284, versus 43,098,852 exports and 26,685,557 imports the week before, based on 12 ports handling about 80 percent of national trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce
War warnings and the need for defense in a peaceful world
Herman Ridder argues that nations must prepare against invasion while pursuing peace. He warns against relying on others and calls for a civilian wariness, a robust Atlantic defense, and a posture of readiness to deter aggression without embracing militarism. The piece critiques advocates of immediate disarmament and urges prudence as Europe remains volatile and Asia looms as a future concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Europa
Atlantic
Ocean
Emerson
Italy Accuses Austro German Aggression in World War
A French Courrier des Etats-Unis summary quotes Giolitti asserting Austria and Germany planned action against Servia before WWI, noting Italy refused to recognize the casus foederis. It argues Italy’s stance shows the alliances sought to justify aggression and that Austria and Germany viewed Italian interpretation as valid in 1913 and 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Signor Giolitti
Italy
Servin
Vienna
Servis
Germany
Austria
Servia
Berlin
Haly
Rome
Elgnor Giolitti
Astria
Avatrig
Europe
Adriatic
Bulgaria
Roumania
Greece
Bucharest
Turkey
Adrianople
Thrace
Giolittis
Eiyer
Angtria
Alexandria Banquet Highlights Banking Act Debate and Health Officer Vote
A Washington Post dispatch reports a West Westminster banquet in Alexandria where lawmakers and VA officials praised the Banking Act and debated currency reform. Dr Edward A Gorman was reelected Alexandria health officer on the second ballot defeating Dr T Marshal Jones amid local council discussions on street and finance matters and minor civil issues. Everett Taylor, 14, was treated after a shoulder wound from a fight. A bazaar to aid St Rita’s Church was announced along with a new home project for Richard Acton by Joseph F Rodgers. Randall Bates was fined for carrying a pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Gorman
T. Marshal Jones
Connecil
Everett Taylor
Bazaar
Church
Washington Post
Virginia
Charlies
J. William May
Samuel W. Pitte
H. L. Reed
Orlando H. Kirk
Robert L. Payne
Nimecff
Alexandria
Board of Alderman
Common Council
Norman
Lr. T. Marshall
Fares
Marshal
T Euarke
Jones
Jone
Brackett
Gorman
Council
Myers Kroes
Washington Street
King Street
James W Armstrong
Fake Santa Claus scams reported in city
Police warned the public as a bosus expressman posed as a carrier to collect small sums. Three families, including Mrs Annie O Day at 426 Second Street northeast and Mrs Rose Arendes at 402 EB Street southeast, reported fake packages containing junk. Victims paid 40 cents to a man who vanished after insisting on unopened parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosus
Annie O'Day
Second Street
Rose Arendes
EB Street Southeast
Arendes
Alberta Wheeler
Third Street
Pacix
President welcomes wounded Marine Gisburne at White House
Edward A. Gisburne of Boston, a marine who lost a leg at Vera Cruz, visited the White House and sought a handshake. The President paused departing for the Capitol, greeted him warmly, and an order allows Gisburne to take a non competitive civil service examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Gisburne
Boston
Vera Cruz
White House
Persident
Haute
Capitol
Congress
Gisborne
Cyclops to Carry Gifts for Armed Forces
Secretary Daniels designated the naval oplier Cyclops as a Christmas ship to carry gifts to officers and men on duty in Haitian, Dominican, and Mexican waters and at Guantanamo Bay. The Cyclops will depart Hampton Roads for Vera Cruz around December 18 and will be met by the collier Brutus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Naval Oplier
Mexican
Guantanamo
Cuba
Hampton Roads
ASE PRESIDENT TO VIEW TREE CELEBRATION AT CAPITOL PLAZA
The president will attend the community Christmas tree on Capitol plaza. Chairman William Singleton reported the White House invitation after Otto T. Simon appointed subchairs for music and choirs from diverse groups including Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Catholic and Episcopal churches Sunday schools high schools and ladies clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhen
Capitol Plaza
William WW. Singleton
White House
Otto T. Simon
Martin
Catherine Whitcomb
Camp Fire
Jennie Glennan
Henry H- Man
Episcopal Church
Percy
Foster
George J. Kennedy
A. MM. Riute
Charles L. Snell
Frank Byram
Eugene Byrnes
W. C. Hitabidje
YME CL
Aged Woman Robbed by Boy Near Des Moines
Mrs. Nellie Ragsdale of Des Moines reports a theft yesterday afternoon in front of Mrs. C. H. St. John’s residence at 2701 Woodley Road. A colored boy about 15 snatched a handbag containing $30 cash, $100 in traveler’s checks, gold eyeglasses, and trinkets, but fled into nearby woods despite pursuit by Mrs. Stagsdale and Mrs. St. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ragsdale
Des Moines
Iowa
C. H. St. John
Woodley Road
Stagsdale
Cathedral Avenue
Bristow Adams Leaves Washington for Cornell Rector Post
Bristow Adams, longtime forest examiner, departs Washington today to lead information at New York State College of Agriculture Cornell University Ithaca NY under Tr B T Galloway formerly Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. He seeks broader roles in forest service work and agriculture administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow Adams
Forest Lxaminer
Washington
Department of Information
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Tr. B. T. Galloway
Assigiant
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Adama
Federal
Forest Service
Movements of Grean Steamers
Archived reports show ships moving between major ports with crews and routes. Rochonbras departing Harre for New York, Francona sailing from New York to Liverpool, Ametiva leaving Naples bound for New York, and RALLETY Madonna voyaging from New York to Marseille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arhived
Rochonbras
Harre
New York
Francona
Liverpool
Ametiva
Naples
Rallety Madonna
Merseilles
Army and Navy Changes of the Day
A list of military officer reassignments and duties across services. Maj. R. D. Warn, Maj. Clement Lo Whitcomb, Capt. Robert H. Siliman, Lt. Whitmon B. Congell, and other officers move to new posts or await temporary duty. Names include Chester A. Shepard, Mary F. Hodges, John L. Chamberdatn, Clarence K. Dentler, James T. Wean, Lochlin W. Caffey, Franklin Burt, Edgar J. Field, Kenneth E. Kern, Edward N. Jones Jr., Thomas Murphy, John L. Bines, Arthur Thayer, J. R. A. Fredendall, Edwin A. Tickman, Lee Texas City assignments, and Frank Armstrong among quartermasters. Some relocations occur to Fort Sill, Okla, and Rutgers, New Brunswick. others designate temporary or permanent billets and duties in various regiments and corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abecore
Rdwarn
ANDER
Sifth Cavalry
Clement LO Whitcomb
Robert H. Siliman
Infantry
Wey B
Whitmon BR. Congll
Chester A. Shepard
Thirteenth Infantry
Marry F. Hodges
Panama
Gutr
John L. Chamberdatn
Renegra
S01
Okla
Tisumsne Liew
Clarence KE Dentler
Tweary
James T. Wean
Lochlin W
Caffey
Firceurh
Franklin
Burt
Teesey
Edgar J. Field
Enneth E Kern
John L. Bines
Eighth Lrigede, Foruty
Arthur Thayer
Cavaln
Io Quartermaster Turpr
Jra L. Fredendall
Quartermaster Corps
Edwin A. Tickman
Ignat Corp
Moe
Jal
Lee Texas City
Hex
Ned
Secume
Telegraph Company
Frank §& Armstrong
Chat Corps
Fic
al. Fllicott Brown
Rutgers Beimntitte
New Brunswick
Bliss
Tex
Henry A. Mevra
Cavatr
Naval Orders Rear Admiral Nicholson detached duties
Navy dispatch lists numerous personnel moves including detachments to air duty in New York England and Washington and deep details on transfers to marine barracks Norfolk Philadelphia Annapolis and other posts. The Neptune placed in commission at Norfolk on December 4 as the shipyard in Boston prepares. The Neptune was placed in commission at navy yard Norfolk December 4. Mare Newspaper arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald F. Nicholson
R. K. Ciane
Naval War
Londoa
England
Navy Department
Washington, D.C
H. H. Crosby
New York
Faien D. Pickering
Nebraska
Tax Ient
Marti Barracks
Philadelphia
TH. Duns AP
Marine Barracks
Barreke
Annes
Annapelin
Fowtson
Parratke
Campbell
Annapelis
Low Andee
Ho Wrainerd
Disachet Marine Barracks
Herfalh
Anarine Barrarke
Philadelphos
Pirat
Ro & Keyser
Toykyo
Japan
Unite
Norfolk
Anarine Harlpactts
Newalrene
How
Ston Mu
Marine Barrakg
Anongalls Fira
Vo Morrison
Roaring Barracks
Philadelphis
Marine Arracke
Antipothe
Dewehed
Bere
Barack
aAncapolia
Gawnel
Mertee Barre Ke Anmvapais
Os Erskine
Plifia
Elphia
Mwrine
Annapuile
Ruges
Marine Barteris
U Marine Barracks
Annapals
Suen
HW. Sutherland
Annapoll
Seon
Fol
Martin
Virgtota
Marine
Ceeut
Royt
Lonlal
Neean
Liew If
Ss9th
Taskna Barracks
Lien
D. Sarrett
New Jerney
Marine Officers Behool
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Eiseman & CO
Napoleon
Wellington
Ney
Nanalean
Sasar
Aly
Treders
Napoleon Acre
Waterton
Lora Wolseley
Lord Wolseley
Sebastanol
Lord Hoberts
Lucknow
Police
Shine Verlag
Ioissie
Fifth Street
J. On. Glaine
Elizabeth Houston
Fourth Street
Central Office
Frank Cornwell
Oang 16 Centatures
David B. Warrick
1 Street
Alexander Jackson
Ninth Street
United States Treasury Building
Alfies
Britain
Sweden
Officers For Blind Society
W. E. Cogswell
U. S
Staats-Zeitung
Victor Ifuga
International Peace Congress of
IMS
United States of Europe
Canada
South America
Asia
Hermar Ridder
Tentons
Courrier Des Etats-Unis
Glass Tell Alexandria
Members of Law
Alfred and
Queen Streets
Walter A. Warfield
Taylor
Wells
Retail Merchants’ Association
Harrie White
Mount Ida
Alexandria County
St. Rita's Catholic Church
St Mary's Parish
Acton
Joseph F. Rodgers
Finseclity
Northview Terrace
Linden Street
Rosemont
Richard EB. Acton
Randall Batex
Santa Claus
E. A. Gisburne
Cyclops
ASE
Edmonston
Edmonston & CO
F Street
City News
George Washington University Law School
North Hal
New Masonic Temple
Ave
All Souls’ Umitarian
the Willard
Sixteenth
R Streets
Bootha
Richard Fay Jackson
Pillsbury
Miss Foster
Henry Farquhar
Charles Robbins
Ba Gon Rastin
Ida Kinnell
Benjamin Smith
Misa
A. Newton
Joseph Stewart
Cale Miller
Roxa G. Gow
Seumas MacManus
Ireland
Eastern High School
Homes and School Association
Florence Crittenson Mingon
Florence Crittenslon
Norhweet
Reading Ha‘tela
Hateigh
George Washington University Hospital
Thara
Eou
Tor
Albert I. Milla
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Friends School
Br. Jordan
Departments of Research
Aramegie Inpatitution of
Clonday
Grean
ARMY
NAVAL
Harrives
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