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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

9

British Trade Grows As War Boosts Exports in 1915

A government report shows Britain and colonies surpassed 200 billion in yearly trade with the United States and Allied ports. Exports to France surged while German commerce declined. imports from the UK rose sharply, and Latin American trade also expanded with notable shifts in Argentina and Chile.

Bureau of Foreign Britain United Kingdom Soctet States Great Prianse South Ameran Chile Te Sea Lruguas

Son of President Monroe Keeps 100th Birthday in Jacksonville

James Monroe, called a centenarian in Jacksonville, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 4 aboard a palatial houseboat on the St Johns River. Born in Richmond in 1816, Monroe served five sons in various wars and has lived through major U.S. conflicts including the Indian Wars, the Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American engagements.

Jacksonville Fla James Monroe Jamnea Vanroe Thia City Monroe Ivea St Johns River Richmond Malie Dinas Porto Rico Cuba Jackson

Shadow Gowns Barred From Alton Streets After Shock to Mayor

A chaotic local event in Alton leads toMayor Alun being shocked as officials bar residents from wearing certain gowns. The incident involves a reported arrest of a person linked to the clothing ban and an alarmed response from authorities. The fragmented report hints at social tension over attire and public order.

Alton’s Alun Wen

Militias Aid Relief Fund Hikes for War Widows

A crowded meeting outlines steps for a relief drive supporting soldiers’ families and widows. Funds, plans, and committees are formed, with John Dolph chairing the initiative and William Harvey directing finance. The effort aims to provide jobs for dependents and medical aid, while volunteers organize a structured response through the Munsey Building headquarters.

Appeals for Red Cross Postal Fund Urges Children to Aid

American Red Cross leader General Arthur Murray announced steps to distribute military relief along the border. Six intermediate and three distributing depots will handle aid supplies from local centers to final depots for chain-of-distribution. Parents and children are urged to contribute funds and materials to the Red Cross postal fund for the children's relief effort.

Murray Mabel Boirdmanof Asieri American Red Cross Paternia Ardook Amsyone Red Cross Amer Washington Radross

Night riders terrorize Duplin County cattle fence law foes

Night riders armed and masked terrorize stock law adherents in Duplin County North Carolina. Several residents narrowly escaped harm as fences were destroyed and windows shot. Homes of farmers were endangered as gunfire pierced windows while residents arm for protection amid tensions over enforce­ment of the fence law. Suspected participants include some cattle owners opposing the law.

Duplin County

Change in Zionist work reorganizes funding

Philadelphia July 5 The Zionist Organization of America restructured the financial base supporting Zionist work in Palestine. A resolution shifts fund distribution authority to major donors, aiming to remove funding shortfalls. Committees will govern Zionist war relief activities and a Zionist building in New York may be considered. Ss Wilson to Speak in Detroit Monday President Wilson promised to address the World Salesmanship Congress in Detroit Monday.

Philadelphia Palestine Zionist Organization of America New York

Revenue measures in administration bill outline new taxes

The report details 200 million in additional receipts from various taxes including income, estate, munition, and miscellaneous levies. It notes projected general fund balances, proposed expenditures for the 1917 fiscal year, and adjustments for sinking funds postal costs and bond-financed Mexican expenses. It also discusses tax philosophy and international considerations.

General Fund Alma France Sweden Jane Saya Britain Japan

New York Bows To Polio Fears With $8,000 Bond Issue

Mayor Mitchel orders an $8,000 bond issue to fight infantile paralysis as cases surge. New figures show 91 new Brooklyn cases, 18 Manhattan, 3 Richmond, 2 Queens, and seven deaths in the latest 24 hours. Ambulances and health staff struggle to keep pace amid the widening epidemic.

New York Mitchel Health Department Brooklyn Manhattan Richmond Queens

Millionaire Purchases Forest Glen Seminary for 500000

John Irving Cassedy announces the National Park Seminary in Forest Glen Maryland has been sold to an out of town investor for about 500000. The buyer, a multimillionaire, will spend at least 100000 on improvements next year and the school will continue under current management for two years. The 5 acre property near Washington hosts several buildings and 259 students last year.

National Park Seminary Forest Glen John Irving Cassedy Seminary Washingtons Washington Harpers Ferry Cassedy Norfolk College Board of Administration Mate Ip E Partington G* Ree Mo Leimbach Katheine Mumford Charlotte Caassedy tInua

James G Cannon Dies At 68 In Golden's Bridge

James G Cannon a leading New York banker and former president of the Fourth National Bank died at his country home in Golden's Bridge New York after illness of several weeks He was 68 and known for his work in financial circles including the New York Clearing House He served as a director in major financial and industrial firms and contributed to philanthropic efforts He also submitted a currency report to Congress in 1908.

New York James G Cannon New Yorks Golden's Bridge Mr Cannon Fourth National Bank Thi City New York Clearing House

Ambulance Corps For Sea Project Reported

A new project for saving lives at sea is reported in a telegraph from Creer. The plan aims to provide quicker rescue actions and medical aid amid naval emergencies. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the initiative centers on coastal safety and rapid response at sea.

London Raal Actia

Europe Buying Less Grain Hits May Foodstuffs Export Trade

Department of Commerce figures show breadstuffs exports fell by 19.0 million dollars in May from a year earlier while white meat and dairy products rose by 49.0 million. Minerals gained 5.9 million. Total breadstuffs and meat exports reached 117.8 million, up 8.0 million from May a year before. Eleven months to May totaled 1,123.2 million, down 799.4 million from the prior year. Wheat shipments abroad dropped 112.0 million, corn 32.0 million, and flour 10.1 million. gasoline and related products rose 26.0 million. Fresh beef up 8.0 million, bacon 4.2 million, hams and shoulders 1.4 million, pickled pork 0.9 million, while lard fell 7.1 million.

Hear United States Department of Commerce

Slashed by Highwaymen In Alexandria Wideringham Robbery

Benjamin Windsor of New York City reported to the Chief of Police that two colored men robbed and assaulted him in Royal Street near Wilkes and Gibson in Alexandria shortly before midnight while returning from the railroad station after missing a train. They slashed him with a razor, took his gold watch chain and about $38, then fled. Dr D M Delaney treated his wounds at 619 Fairfax Street.

Benjamin Windsor New York City Alexandria New York Windger William C Chauncey Fairfax Street Gibson Streets D M Delaney Chauncey

Aeroplane Victim Retired at San Diego School

Lieut. Goodier of the Coast Artillery, hurt in a fall from an aeroplane while a student at the San Diego army aviation school, was retired with the rank of captain. He is the son of Lieut Col Goodler, who faced reprimand after President Wilson orders during an aviation service probe.

Goodier Coast Artillery San Diego War Department Lewis E Goodier Coast Artillery Corps Cal Army Aviation School Col Goodler Wilson Goodlers

Credited Relief From Constipation Remedy Boosts Recovery

A fragmentary testimonial from a Baltimore reader praises a specific constipation remedy sold by Dreco Stores. The note claims dramatic improvement after a first bottle, describing relief from chronic constipation and associated heartburn, sleeplessness, and headaches. The writer urges others with similar ailments to try the product.

Caroline Atreet Baltimore Sessig Seristea Burs Anse

Big Country Home Sold in Montgomery County

Hugh Reilly sells his country home and 43 acres on Wilson Boulevard Bradley Hills to James Andrews of Orange Virginia for 85600. The house cost over 20000, land about 1094 an acre, located 6.5 miles from Rockville Georgetown Pike. George H Charles sells 421 acres near Rockville to Louis B Jeffries for around 42000 to use as a summer home and improve the residence.

Hugh Reilly Wilson Bouleard Bradley Hills Montgomery County James Andrews Orange Rockville Georgetown Pike George H Bharle Philadelphia Louis B Jeffries Southern Railwa Conpany Or Beck

Plaza Receives Envoys on Argentina Independence Day

Buenos Aires July 5 President de la Plaza received today the representatives of the United States Bramt and Uruguay who offered their congratulations on the centenary of Argentina independence. Frederick Stimson the American Ambassador spoke of U S aims to work for the good of humanity in common with all the peoples of America. The president noted the coincidence of both nations celebrating independence anniversaries, calling it a happy augury for friendship between the two countries.

Argentina Buenos Aires de la Plaza United States Bramt Uruguay Frederick Stimson America

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