Funeral of Gen Davis to be buried at Arlington
Gen George W. Davis veteran of the Civil War and Panama Canal engineer will be buried at Arlington with pallbearers including Gen James A Buchanan Gen William Crocher Gen William Gorgas and Gen Theodore Schwan. He died of cancer at his Connecticut apartment after months of illness and his body will be transported by cavalry from Fort Myer to Arlington for burial. His survivors include daughters Mrs Philip Grumford Mrs Elise Atocha Davis and Mrs Richard Clavert, with a son and son-in-law in France. He served from the Civil War through the Panama Canal era, earning many honors including Red Cross gold medal and various government decorations.
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Panama Canal
George W. Davis
Washington
Army
Connecticut
Davis
Florida
Philip Grumford
Elise Atocha Davis
Richard ©. M. Clavert
France
Walher John M. Cooper
St. Matthew's Church
James A. Buchanan
William Crocher
William Gorgas
Theodore Schwan
Youne
Fen
EH. Crowder
Frederick K. Abbott
James A. Allen
Fort Myer
Arlington
Eer Lavis
Connecticut Infantry
Vyrac Trikal
Sone
Vna Com Oe
Seaion Anal
Gover | Worene
Panama Canal Zone
CP Natemel
Gee
American Red
China
Red Cross
Aviator Battle Captured Near Prison Camp
Fragmentary OCR reports an aviator captured after a battle near a Maryflower air facility and held at a prison camp. The note mentions his birth in Columbus, date of service around January 1, age 22, and status as a war casualty among five American officers.
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Maryflower Aviaire
Wilson
Saturda
TTF Department
Hernan
Calumbus
aJanuary
Germany, Belgium, and World War I Policy Stated
German officials in Berlin view Chancellor von Hertling's Belgium declaration as a formal restatement of longstanding policy. Belgium is seen as a pawn in broader aims to reestablish German leverage, with compensation sought through colonies if the Entente resists concessions. The fate of Belgium hinges on Entente actions toward colonies and global access.
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Count von’ Hertt
Ferman Imperial
Uelweren
Germany
Landers
Hertling
Epenhagen
von Fiertling
Belgium
Berlin
Paltiken
Belsium
Joe Tabie
Wilson
Entente
Italian Front in Motion Pictures Shown at Local Theater
A traveling program in Wilmington presents The Italian Battlefront at Pelis Theater depicting Alpini in snowfields and bombardment scenes, plus reels on Gorizia, with Italian officers and officials attending. The bill also includes The Girl in His House at Moore's Garden Theater and other features like Revelation and The Allies' War Review, showcasing Nazimova and Madge Kennedy in dramatic roles.
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Peli
Willihington
Itelian Allins
Dolomite
Alps
Pela
Washington
Gorizia
Crandall
Knickerbocker Theater
Madge’ Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Marilyn Marsh
Marilyn
Crandall's Presents Tinsel and The Venus Model at Crandall's Savoy
The Crandall's program features the film Tinsel with Kitty Trordon in a story of a divorced mother reconciling with her ex-husband and daughter, aided by strong supporting cast. Mabel Normand stars in The Venus Model, a shop girl romance with blackmail and wit resolving in a conventional finale. Summer crowds at Glen Echo Park enjoy four concerts, large audiences, and riverside dancing with various amusements.
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Crandall
Kitty Trordon
Sylvia Carzoni
Richard Carmichael
Ruth
Sylvia
Carmichael
Lfe
Muriel Gstriche
Bradley Barker
Ralph Graves
Frank Mayo
George de Carlton
Tony Mayo
Mabel Normand
Savoy Theater
Miss Normand
Kitty O’brien
Kitty
Glen Echo Park
Celso
Knights of Columbus appoint overseas secretary from Ohio
Garrett B. Brower of 695 K Street Northeast has been named an overseas secretary of the Knights of Columbus and accepted by the U S government. The order plans 1 000 secretaries in Europe within 60 days as Judge John W Ege man resigns from the Fort Wayne circuit bench to join war relief duties and will sail for France. At the New York convention August 6 delegates will gauge the scale of relief effort and the goal of raising 50 000 000.
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Garrett B. Brower
K Street
Knights of Columbus
United States
Surops
John W. Eegeman
Fort Warne
Ind
France
The
New York
WILL REVIEW CAPITAL ISSUES
Permanent district committees were announced by Charnes Hamlin, chairman of the national reserve board committee. Each committee can approve or disapprove securities issues of 100000 dollars or less within its district. Applications for larger issues go to the national board. Each panel includes thirteen or more bankers and business leaders and is led by the Federal Reserve Bank chair in its district.
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Federal Reserve
Charnes
Hamlin
National Committee of the
Reserve Board
National Board
Federal Reserve Bank
The
Aistrict
Four Killed as Train Hits Picnic Party Car Near Fort Sheridan
Four persons were killed and about twenty injured when an automobile truck carrying a picnic party was struck by a North Shore electric suburban train at the north entrance of Fort Sheridan near Chicago tonight. The crash sent several travelers to nearby hospitals and investigators began piecing together how the collision occurred amid the chaotic scene. Officers and witnesses described the mangled wreckage and the desperate efforts to rescue the trapped victims from the crushed vehicle. Authorities pledged a full inquiry into the factors that led to the deadly accident.
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Chicago
North Shore Electric
Fort Sheridan
Zionist Pioneers Welcome American Medical Visitor in London
A large London opera house meeting welcomed an American medical envoy heading to Palestine. Lord Rothschild, Sir Alfred Mond, and Mr Barnes spoke on Zionism’s role in Palestine, stressing Jewish return to the Holy Land and cooperation with others for world betterment. Barnes lauded American sacrifice against militarism and praised Zionist pioneers for uplifting peoples across classes and creeds. Rothschild cited Jerusalem health bureaus and Nathan Straus's work.
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London
London Opera
Palestine
Lord Rotherhild
St Barnes
Ofo Pernanse
Glaskow
Alfred” Mond
Mrr. Barnes
Barnes
Holy Land
Lord Rothschild
Jerusalem
Nathan Straus
New York
Hungarian Zionist Congress Forbidden by Government
Stockholm reports the Hungarian government forbids a proposed Zionist congress to be held in Budapest. The Jewish press bureau announces the ban as the date of the meeting, July 14, is noted from Stockholm dispatches.
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Budapest
Stockholm
Jewish Press Bureau
Congress of Hungarian Zionists
Fail in Sea and Air Prompts German Pressure Threat
An analysis warns that German air and submarine forces are not powerless and that a new decisive push may come. It notes weariness among allied aviators, emphasizes continuous pressure on Rhine towns, and predicts renewed use of gas shells and heavy offensives. It discusses Ludendorff and Hindenburg's strategies and possible delays before a potential final German drive in 1918.
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Rhine
Massa
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Soviet government to leave Moscow in Siberia turmoil
A fragmented report describes rival authorities in Siberia, with Czech and Slovak forces aiding regional control from Vladivostok toward Irkutsk. It notes Omsk’s uncertain capability, Czech leadership backing, and Japanese intervention prospects tied to Allied-American consensus amid famine and prisoner issues. An American doctor treats Czech wounded in Vladivostok.
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Feraudt
Japan
Far East
Siberia
Count Terauchi
America
Vladivostok
Grand Duke Michael Arrives in Kiel Amid Russia Claim
London reports Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, brother of the former czar, has reached Kiel via Berlin and Copenhagen. Once named regent in 1917, he declined the role and was exiled to Perm, later escaping to lead a Siberian government. A Kiev dispatch also claimed he had been proclaimed emperor and advancing on Moscow with Czecho-Slovak forces.
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London
Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitch
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Kiel
Michael
Nicholas I
Russia
Perm
Siberian
Amsterdam
Kiev
Moscow
Three Grand Dukes Seized in Anti Bolshevik Moves
Berne reports three grand dukes Nicholas George and Dmitri have been arrested amid widespread anti soviet agitation. A Moscow dispatch notes the arrests as part of opposition to the soviet regime. Amsterdam reports Gen Allexteft as commander in chief of antibolshevik forces arriving at Omsk. Gen Ivanoff named chief of staff of the Czech Slovak army.
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Berne
Paris
Universal Service
Moscow
Nicholas
George
Dmitri
Amsterdam
Allexteft
Czarlat
Omsk
Siberia
Antibolshevik
Ivanoff
Horvath Names a Cabinet in Siberia War Council
Gen. Horvath, commander of antibolshevik forces in Siberia, forms a temporary war cabinet as the situation cites a push for decisive guidance. The Czecho-Slovaks, dominant in the scene, seek direction from allied authorities at Vladivostok while Horvath’s overtures are met cautiously. Minister of War Floog has traveled west to confirm ongoing state actions.
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Siberia
Itn
Vladivostok
Bern
Biperia
Novonikolavskia
Qmak
Harbin
Horvath
Wadivostok
Geh. Horvath
Floog
Infant Drowned Suspected Infanticide at Wash
A baby girl, found weighted and face down in the Wash iugiqn chaingel of the Petoniac twitn, was recovered yesterday. Corp Grant Bimmons and Priv Fred Hyde of Company F, 604th engineers, first saw the body weeks after death. Harbor precinct police removed it to the morgue as investigators pursue the infanticide case.
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Corp
Grant Bimmons
Privats
Fred Hyde
Company F
Washington Barracks
Harbor
Soldiers wreck saloons at South Beach raid
About fifty soldiers from Fort Wadsworth Staten Island rioted against police reserves, wrecked two saloons, carried off liquor, and sent one officer to the hospital. They escaped the fort, raided saloons on South Beach, then were driven back to the guard house with bayonets by military police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wadsworth
New York
Staten Island
South Beach
Deserter Shot Dead in Pikeville Tennessee
Thomas Walling, a deserter from the national army, was shot and killed by soldiers from Columbia three days after they were sent to his home to take him back to camp. On being ordered to surrender he raised his head from hiding and pointed an automatic at the troops, who fired instantly.
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Pikeville
Tenn
Thomas Walling
National Army
Columbia
Walling
Fall Kills French Ace In Aerial Collision
Paris reports Lieut Marie Beaumont a French ace killed today when his bi-plane collided with another aircraft during a bombing mission over Essen and Frankfurt. He had flown since 1913 and held multiple citations. Lieut Boskadan of the Paris air defense service also died today after a fall while returning from the battle front.
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Paris
Marie Beaumont
Essen
Frankfort
Boskadan
Paris Air Defense Service
Heligoland Idea Echoed for Block Island Fortifications
Block Island, nine miles off Rhode Island, is eyed as a potential Heligoland for America. Correspondence toward this goal has been reportedly conducted by Secretary Daniels. The strategic value of Black Tsenna was first highlighted by Rear Admiral A M Knight in 1917 as well suited for fortification.
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Block Island
Rhode Island
Heligoland of America
Daniels
A. M. Knight
Aged Woman and ColorD Driver Struck by Vehicles
An elderly woman, 73, Mrs. Katie Chase, was struck by an automobile and injured about the head. She was taken to Casualty Hospital in serious condition. Bessie Davis of 1926 Twelfth Street Northwest, colored, suffered a broken jaw after being hit by a street car at Eighth and M Streets Southeast and was admitted to Freedmen's Hospital last night.
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Katie Chase
Casualty Hospital
Bessie Davis
Twelfth Street Northwest
Freedmen's Hospital
Eighth
M Streets
War Labor Policies Hold Fast On Standards
Government boards announced a resolution to keep current industrial standards for war orders unchanged until new standardization work is completed. Departments will continue enforcing the present rules as the board finalizes a uniform policy.
Austria Allies' Goal Amid Balkan Turmoil Revealed
Article examines Balkan power shifts as Serbia and Greece rise, Bulgaria weakens, and Austria-Hungary seeks opportunistic moves. It cites losses in Dobrudja, Turkish claims, and a failing leadership under Von Kühlmann. Naval activity looms, with Italy poised to drive Adriatic campaigns as American forces possibly join new fronts.
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Serbia
Greece
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Roumania
Germany
Dobrudja
Dobrudje
Turkey
von Kuéhlmann
Austria-Hungary
Pan
Protoger OM
Plang
Italy
Adriatic
Refuse Rail Workers Raise Denied by Canadian War Board
Montreal July 14 Canadian railroad war board after an emergency meeting rejects the shopmen demand for higher wages than the United States rate. Although only shopmen were set to strike next Tuesday, board warns broad backing by trades members of 90000 and argues wage hikes would trigger universal increases, threaten railway solvency, and inflate freight rates harming Canadian industry and living costs.
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Montreal
Canadian Railway War Board
Fetter
Railway Federated Trades
United States
National Railway Administration
War Board
Canada
Miss Faye Bumphrey Dies After Illness in Wardman Courts East
Miss Faye Rowena Bumphrey daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Bumphrey died at the family home in Wardman Courts East yesterday afternoon after a short illness. She was well known in Washington musical circles and spent seven years as a student and teacher at Washington College of Music from which she graduated with honors.
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Faye Rowena Bumphrey
M. H. Bumphrey
Wardman Courts East
New 16 Cent Air Mail Stamp Unveiled By Postal Service
The Post Office announces a new 16 cent air plane postage stamp that will replace the 14 cent stamp on July 15. It is green with a central design of a mail airplane, similar to the old stamp. The exact dimensions are not fully stated in the description.
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Post Office Department
Misstep Fatal to Tug Fireman in Washington River
Gerald McDonald an 18 year old fireman aboard the Navy tug Wicomico fell from the vessel while boarding a barge near Washingtoneg to Georgetown channels last night. He was drowned as the tug towed away dragging the riverward. Army officers nearby shouted man overboard but could not reach him in time. Harbor precinct men continued the search into the early morning hours without recovering the body.
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Navy Department
Wicomico
Washingtoneg
Georgetown
Gerald McDonald
BicDonald
Tle
Army
Army opens Rochester optics training for war needs
The ordnance department sets up a precision optics training school in Rochester New York due to a severe shortage of skilled optical glass workers. The War Industries Board invites young men to enroll in a six week course across optics disciplines to aid the war effort. The California State Association hosted a river excursion program at Marshall Hall featuring a recreated 1848 mining camp and period songs led by Harry Ashton as arrangements chairman.
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Army
Navy
Ordnance Department of the Army
Rocheater
N. Y
War Industries Board
Rela
California State Association
Marshall Hall
Golden State
Harry Ashton
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Pott
Itstah- Battlefront
Jim Armitage
Ancient Croesus
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Tager
Yucatan
Moore’s Garden Theater
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Grace Darmond
Happy
Maud
Strand
Madame Alla Nazimova
Hedda Gabler
Ception Sheals
Bella Don Ta
Johns
Mabel Wagnalls
Moore's
Strand Theater
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Joline
Toline
Jatine
Knickerbocker
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Monroe
Alaska
Sherri’ Monroe
Katherine MacDonald
Lavoy
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Echo Park
Hartis
Zionist Pioneers
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Semenof
Sberia
Washington Post
Public Ledger Co
Tokyo
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JHI
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Czar
Ant-Bolsheviki
Ibaby
River—Police
Werk
Deserter
Tennessee
Fall
Lieut
Baskadam
U. S
Heligoland
War Policies Board
Departmes
Ata
Austria
Fi&t
Gildins
H St
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Shoreham Hotel
Board
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Washington College of Music
AIR Mail
Optical
California State Excursion
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Ninth Street N. W
Seventeenth St. N. W
John B. Larner
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