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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1916

Page

8

Roosevelt or Man His Equal On Platform of Patriotism

Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh March 12 Progressives demand Roosevelt or a man near his equal for President on a patriotism platform. William Flinn Pennsylvania Progressive committee member says a Chicago June convention could fuse Progressive and Republican efforts. Flinn signals unity hinges on Republicans and expects a Pennsylvania delegation to the Progressive national convention.

Roosevelt Man William-Flinn Washington Pittsburgh Progressive Party Republican Party Chicago William Flinn Pennsylvania Progressive National Committee Flinn West Indies Patriotissm Old Guard’ Republicana Mr. Flinn Barnes Washington Post Brentwood Thomas J. Phillips Phillips Henry A. Phillips New York

Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral details

A column of funeral notices for March 1916 lists names Christina Burgong Davis Henry G Davis Mary A Fraile Cathrine Green William T Guilford George Hiebus Mary F Horigan William P James Arabella Klein with service times, residences, churches, and interment sites in Washington DC area and nearby towns.

Christina W Samuel Bur- Gong St Margaret's Church Seat Pleasant Mount Olivet Davis B Elkins Henry G Dais 1626 Street Elkins W Va Fraile Mary A Manuel Fraile Fifteenth Street St Matthew «S Church Mount Olivet Cemetery Twen' Ninth Street Cathfrine Thomas Green Philip and Erecret Gormley Georgetown At & Am Holy Trinity Church Glilford William T. Beloved Mary Guilford Tenth Street Glamwood Hilbus George Hiebus William Howardo & Co H Street Horicas Mary FE Michael Horigan Margaret O'Connor O Streets Ein Barcrett Arbar’ Klein Ivy Fill

Delegates Named For Democratic Convention From Richmond Meet

Alexandria will be entitled to eight delegates and eight alternates at the Democratic national convention. State committee to meet in Richmond on March 23 to set date and place for a state convention. Delegates from Alexandria will participate in district convention to choose a national delegate and a presidential elector.

Alexandria Eigh Washington Post King Street General Assembly Gardner L. Boothe Eighth J. Taylor Ellyan Richmond

Verdun Battle Rages On With 2000 Cannons for Twentieth Day

Berlin reports Verdun enters its twentieth day as 2000 artillery pieces pound Fort Vaux and surrounding fortifications. The scene shows volcano like blasts and flames atop the crest while Gen von Einem presses a small drive near Rheims. Several Saxon regiments push French trenches near Ville-aux-Bois.

Berlin Verdun Fort Vaux von Einem Rheims Paris Ville-aux-Bois the Press Publishing Co

Verdun Battle Continues Despite German Resolve

Paris dispatch notes French experts expect renewed blows from the Kaiser as Verdun rages on. German morale fluctuates, with officers describing the fight as a historic, grueling siege and French commanders claiming the fortress remains inviolate amid heavy casualties.

International New Service Paris Sac Virdun Lieut Col Rousget Verdun Maj Civrieux Marcel Hutn Germany Journal

Berlin Goes Cakeless Amid Bread Card Shortage

Berlin endures a cakeless week as flour and bread shortages push bakers to bake cakes for profit. The Berlin military district orders no cake for all, affecting hotels cafes and homes while butter card allocations are introduced for adults and children under eleven.

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Roumanians and Austrians Battle Near Rakova on Danube

Special Cable from London reports ongoing clashes as Roumanians resist Austrian gunboat fire near Rakova. A Romanian steamer and barge drew Bulgarian guards into fighting. A brief, heavy engagement left casualties on both sides as the steamer backed to shore.

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Verdun Battles Report Heavy Losses for French Attacks

German army headquarters reports French assaults on newly won Meuse positions northwest of Verdun failed with heavy losses. Artillery duels continued on the Meuse west bank and in the Woevre Plain. Since fighting began, 480 officers and 26,042 men have been captured or men wounded, along with 189 guns and 232 machine guns.

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Du Pont Directors to Oust Executives in Coup Try

New York reports that tomorrow in Wilmington a move will oust Alfred I du Pont Francis II du Pont and William du Pont from the Du Pont board. Pierre S du Pont would gain full control amid a powder stock dividend dispute linked to Remington Arms and related firms. Army rifle and shell orders from Remington Eddystone Baldwin Midvale cited.

International News Service New York du Pont de Nemours & Co Ex Plosives Corporation Wilmington Del du Pont Philip F. du Pont Pierre du Pont Securities Company Pierre 8 du Pont Alfred I du Pont Francis II du Pont William du Pont Pierre S. du Pont Remington Arms Company Eddgetone Ammunition Corporation Baldwin Locomotive Company Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company United States Samuel Mauclain Midvale Steel and Ordnance Corporation Alba B. Johnson Baldwin Locomotive Works

German Troops Mutiny in Shavli Baltic Garrison

Telegram from Dvinsk reports a mutiny among German garrison troops at Shavli in the Baltic provinces. Insufficient food cited as cause. Cavalry quelled the uprising after one officer and three soldiers were killed and many wounded. Nine ringleaders reportedly executed by court martial.

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