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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1915

Page

8

Move Far Into Persia Would Drive Russians Out

Moslem Ambassador in Teheran informs Shah that Porte ready to evacuate Azerbaijan as soon as Russians quit. Heir heading to Tabriz as Turkish troops push inland from the recently invaded Persia. Turkeys claim to advance toward central Persis with Tabruz likely, while Russia consolidates presence in the northwest.

Teheran Azerbaijan Tabriz Persia Nes Pabuz Imserbaljan Pertan Saujsbulak Buriat Tsedtran Teneran London Visay Azerbalim Tonerat Foon

Praises Japan's Red Cross in New York

A New York report praises Japan's Red Cross efforts and the Japanese community in supporting relief, noting fostered ties with the American Red Cross and a large blood donation drive. It mentions Mabel Boardman, the Japanese consul in New York, and figures from both nations celebrating cooperation and charitable work.

New York Mabel Toardmian American Red Cross Japanm Smeets

Persian policy debate unsettled at Harvard club

Charles W Russell told Harvard members last week that Persia shows no clear friend of either side in the world war. He warned against misrepresentation and urged careful handling of information as power shifts in the region. Harvard officers elected for the coming year include President Holcombe and Treasurer Pickering Dodge.

Charles W Russell Alles Friith Harvard Toh John WP Holcommbe Interres Dents Eorge SN Henning Samuel Winslow Tinnell& Shei Poiskerman John W Dase Ani Pickering Dodge Shea Tuckerman Socre

Col George L Martin Dead in Virginia

Col George L Martin died at age in Tazewell Virginia. A lawyer, soldier, and former lieutenant colonel, he served in the state senate representing Anne county for several terms and chaired railroad commissions. Survived by a widow and a son, he was a Republican committeeman from Virginia.

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Love's Dream Blighted in Washington Divorce Action

Washington man sues Marie Yollum Volkman for divorce claiming wife refused to move west, spurning his New York and Washington posts. He says his $15 monthly income could not support her lavish tastes and her refusal to join him in jobs in Boston or New York left him unable to provide a home.

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Chamber of Commerce Backs Direct Cable to New York

In Barcelona on January 16 the chamber of commerce protested delays to Spain United States cablegrams and urged the government to establish a direct cable link between Spain and New York to speed communications.

Barcelona Spain Chamber of Commerce United States New York

Brilliant leader of suffragists in charge of New York election

Special to The Washington Post details a three week suffrage election drive in New York to determine officers and platform. Stevens, a prominent Western leader born in Omaha and Oberlin graduate, now heads headquarters after returning from Washington where she attended the Congressional Union meeting and suffrage debates.

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Champions to Box Before Prisoners At Sing Sing

Battling Nelson plans two boxing exhibitions for Sing Sing inmates, promising a star lineup including Drexel Biddle, Tarik O'Brien, Leach Cross, Young Ahern, Ted Lewis, Eddie Morgan, Freddie Welsh, and Nelson himself. The event aims to rival Madison Square Garden productions and marks a historic first.

Sing Sing Battling Nelson Madison Square Garden Drexel Biddle Philadelphia Tarik O'Brien Leach Cross Young Ahern Europe Ted Lewis England Eddie Morgan Freddie Welsh

Rodney Cape St Vincent Victory From English History

The article recalls Rodney’s victory off Cape St Vincent, a turning point in 1780, aiding England against Spain and France. It links naval success to independence of the United States and notes the later West Indies victory over Count de Grasse. It includes biographical details of George Brydges Rodney, his lineage, career milestones, and death.

America England St Vincent Spain Gibraltar de Grasse Rodney Hispania Niles Mwore Cape St Vincent St Domingo Tampica Greece Themistocles France United States Rodneys West Indies Cornwallis Yorktown Rodness Paria George Brydges Hodney Henry Rodney Newfoundland Earl of Northampton Havre de Grace West India Station Northampton Jamaica Count de Grasse London

Nurse Must Go Says Wife In Divorce Suit

Atlanta wife Carrie D Hight sues Natda Davis the nurse claiming her husband Emmet is intoxicated and the nurse bars access to the wife. Hight seeks $500000 for herself and their four year old son and has an injunction freezing the estate while the divorce is pending. The wife warns she will drop the case if Davis leaves the house.

Washington Post Atlanta Janis—Emmet Hight

Crippled Bride Sues Over Fatal Joy Ride Crash

Miss Welstead, crippled by injuries from a Far Rockaway dance to New York car ride, wins a 20000 damages judgment against John A Kilgallon. She endured a year in hospital with part of her spine removed. Kilgallon reportedly fled to Ireland as suit cites contributory negligence defense.

New York Jane Supreme Court Queena County Cella Far Rocka Way Kilgalion Miss Welstead Kilgallen Lynbrook Springfield St Mary's Hospital Jamaica Kilgarion Ireland Fefenss Keliealions

Thief Taught by Jeweler Faces Penitentiary Ghosts of Harlem Mob

Special to The Washington Post reports Al Fred Rosenthal a longtime jewelry store operator in Harlem who for 40 years tutored thieves as a respected neighbor. He was sentenced to six months at Blackwell's Island after pleading guilty to attempted burglary in the third degree. Prosecutors described him as the heir of a burglary ring that profited from others’ crimes. Police found loot and a key to a guarded Greason & Co diamond safe. Rosenthal has a wife and four children.

Washington Post New York Alfred Rosenthal 1284 Roeththal Wadhams Blackwell's Island Wadhama Rosenthal Follette Judge Wadham Mother Mandelbbaum Greason & Co Greason Enright Conroy Harlem

Nephew of German General Arrested in Vancouver Jail

Carl Mackensen, nephew of a German general recently decorated by the Kaiser for Poland service, was arrested on military orders on his farm at Lengley and will be kept as a prisoner of war until peace is restored. Dr Redlich, a Vancouver German lawyer, was arrested at the same time. Both are held in New Westminster jail.

Vancouver British Columbia Carl Mackensen Poland Mackensen Lengley Dr Redlich New Westminster

Baltimore Police Raid Reveals Large Betting Club

Baltimore authorities raided a city betting club touted as a big game operation. Police seized betting cards and chalk, extracted 75 to 109 cards, and detained about 20 men many using fictitious names. Officers traced betting wires to Bowie and Meyers Station, arresting numerous Washington and Baltimore residents including clerks, drivers, waiters, and government workers amid a tense, booted raid.

Baltimore Washington Wnens Marshal Warter Annapolis Junction Meyers Station House State of Maryland Marshal House Lieut Sthanberger New Orleans Juarez Habana Gers Central District

DROWN 300 HORSES ABOARD STEAMER KOELYN IN AUSTRIA SPY THEORIES

Italian officials open inquiry into the January disaster that killed about 30 horses aboard the American steamship Koelyn between New York and Bermuda. The crew and horse traders deny Austrian spy theories, claim water system failure forced the deaths, and recount hiding about 65 horses in the hold before the ship ran aground near a coral reef.

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Wins Help of Children at Humane Society Meeting

Out of 909 prosecutions for cruelty to animals in the past year, 875 convictions were secured. About 6100 animals were examined in the District of Columbia by agents of the Washington Humane Society, with 87 convictions in police court. The annual report details school efforts, with 1,808 bonds organized and 71,118 children enrolled in humane education.

Saniety Columbia Washington Humane Society John Pheap Shoreham Hotel Bonds of Mercy Mra Thomas F Bayard Margaret Hanna Walter Stilson Hutchins John C Wise William E Chandler Rammond Kennedy Misa Harriet B Loring J B T Tupper Wallace Redclffe John B Henderson F C Hathdas Augustus S. Worthington den Addison Mitchell Ioss Perry Frank J Lewis Arthur T Brice C Ernest Smith John B Warner Seth M Ackley Lydia S Biddle

SHE BATTLES BANDITS ALONG RAILROAD TRACKS NEAR WICHITA

Near two in the morning vegemen cut telegraph lines at the Missouri Pacific station and attempted to raid the telephone exchange. Misa Dressel woke, fired, and alerted Town Marshal Welder as robbers battled police with more than 300 shots in a two hour bank siege. Two bandits entered the bank while two guarded outside. dynamite failed to breach the safe. A Wichita pursuit halted near the tracks. bandits split up, one escaped, and a fourth man remained at large with a posse hunting him.

Wichita Vegemen Missouri Pacific Misa Dressel Mies Dressel Wichita Police Sergt Gilmoore Gilmore Smith Tom Stanfield Jack Horner

Opium Queen Arrested Aboard Ship in New York Docking

English wife of Liverpool chinaman admitted knowledge of a drug plot as US officers arrested her on the liner Philadelphian when it docked in New York. She said she could not stand her husband and claimed to be unaware of some details. The woman, Sephiater Wattehen, alias the opium queen, faced federal charges for smuggling opium into the United States.

New York Sephiater Wattehen Philadriptia Telay Pleet Sea York United States Glee Liverpool Gihes Stamain Cane

Ex-Cashier Bank Robber Case Highlights Fraud Motive

Ex cashier Woasneshar Gaiy and Va Rata feomerh allegedly aided an attempted bank robbery at Bank of Waspeshar. The pair reportedly conspired with the teller to steal cash from the path of the bank. Investigators note potential prior embezzlement tied to the individuals involved, with details emerging from linked financial misconduct during related assignments.

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Germans Lose African Town

Imperial war news reports the Union of South Africa forces capturing Swikopmund in southwest Africa. The town sits on the Atlantic coast at the Swakop River mouth and serves as a port and rail link to inland stations.

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Cabby hides as driver to move family to new city home

Campbell of Kansas, disguising as a cabman, drove his own family into town and installed them in a new residence. A chance sighting revealed the ruse as he steered the carriage past crowds and into the city without identification.

Kansas Statesman Philipy Fatt Campbell Kansas Alexander Hamlton Washington Arapbell Nonna Campbell Edruken

Canal Zone Police Hunt for Radio Station Near Panama City

Canal Zone police intensified an electrified search for a powerful wireless telegraph station believed to be operating near Panama City. The government seized a transmitting plant atop a central Panama building, with authorities moving to detain listed individuals from multiple northwest and northeast streets. Reports say several suspects arrested in Washington and nearby areas faced bail flows as city rumor mill spread.

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