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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
3
An October report by Loreen uP notes a fixed 23.4 mile range for a weapon system observed by a Norwegian engineer during military exercises in Beal- Fiam. The account describes large cannons, burst effects, and city-wide shaking as crews adjust positions and calibrate the artillery.
Prince Henry of Reuss dies at forty four after service as lieutenant in the Seventh Thuringian district regiment. He served on the front in Walles Linnest, fell near Seavidle, France, while commanding units of the Jartwehr brigade. This report confirms his death as part of battlefield losses reported today.
An unidentified Mrs Bache challenged U S law before the Supreme Court claiming citizenship through her French husband. The court rejected her case noting her residence in Peoria and asserting the laws of the land govern citizenship.
Fragments describe a chaotic scene in Marinette with references to wolves and dogs, odd names, dates, and scattered phrases. The garbled OCR hints at a local dispute, a missing claim, and unclear social contexts without coherent events or clear individuals.
A startled man faced a bald eagle attack prompting a tense scene in a coastal town. The bird tore at the man and collided with his belongings before police intervened and the assailant fled toward cover as bystanders watched in shock.
The Sunday retreat at St Patrick’s in Boston concluded after services opened by Rev Jo Turner of Bus tom Mass Wan do tat. Special services followed at 4 pm with choir and sodality director Niowera pep HAH leading observances.
In Virginia Eighth district race Representative Carlin faces Crupper James Johnston and Milton Flung on a prohibition platform. Weather may affect turnout as nearby Sunday School Conference opens with speeches by church leaders. Fires reported on Princesa Henry streets and at the old St. Asaph race track. Southern agents discuss railway matters at Odd Fellows Hall. Woods baby dies at 1403 Prince Street.
In Philadelphia a 64 year old man attached an American flag and crepe streamer to a second story window, then shot himself. A son and Patrolman Gould found him dead. A pet dog lay nearby, slain by the man before he died. Authorities said he had threatened suicide about five weeks before his 64th birthday amid family strife.
Indictments returned against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and Gulf Refining Company over a 20 to 9 cent gasoline price cut last summer. Prosecution charges violate New Jersey seven sisters laws. Papers to be served on local company representatives.
The Army and Navy Journal reports that U S army and navy officers on leave in the United States are being recalled to Vera Cruz or the Mexican border as unrest in Mexico intensifies. The State Department has full awareness of the dangers, with censorship limiting Mexican reports reaching the U S. Military officers are said to be leaving the United States in response to rising instability.
Paris dispatch cites Figaro noting German influence in Belgian administration after annexation. The piece claims street language remains French but city registers list Brussels as Germany and records show births dated under German jurisdiction.
Berlin reports the Turkish government has opened naval hostilities with Russia after czarist warships were found laying mines on the Black Sea coast and in the Bosphorus. The official statement says Turkey's move aims to divert Russian forces, freed to concentrate against Germany and Austria in Poland.
Report from Sydney NSW claims German battle cruiser type ships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were captured due to coal supply failure. No official confirmation. note their 11 420 ton displacement and September 29 bombardment of Papeete, capital of the Society Islands, with damage and small loss of life.
A semaphore aboard the Rohilla signaling Its a long way to Tipperary marked the moment sixty marooned aboard the wreck were still afloat as the ship broke apart. Fifty lives saved, women survivors, some men swam to shore with others lost in the sea.
James B Tate a Hyattsville telegraph operator with Western Union was found near the Brentwood bridge with a crushed skull and about $10 on him. Prince Georges county authorities believe robbery and murder are suspects while Tate died at Emergency Hospital after being beaten.
Baltimore synod resolves to take over Nottingham Academy at Colora Maryland and convert it into a large Presbyterian college. The synod elects Home and Foreign Missionary Society officers with Washington, D C women taking multiple leadership roles in both societies.
Seventeen people were injured when Train No 32 on the Lackawanna Railroad derailed and plunged off an embankment a mile west of Alford Pennsylvania. Part of the five cars slid 30 feet into Martina Creek after hitting a broken rail at 6:15 PM. The train carried twelve passengers, all from Binghamton, with many Lackawanna cut-off workers among the injured.
Former French premier Caillaux, serving as army paymaster, is confined to a fortress for two weeks after he criticized British troops in a trench speech at Doullens. The chamber of deputies relates Caillaux told troops the sun was grave and England gave no aid, prompting orders from Generals Galhene and Joffre.
London continues preparations for aerial raids as streets grow darker and accidents rise. Reported fatalities due to dimly lit streets prompt calls for more searchlights and rooftop guns. Gresham College and an embankment arch now host aerial guns amid wartime measures.
Cincinnati plans a new women’s theater in a Sixth Street building near Walnut. Architect proposes removing upper floors to create a balcony and lower floor tea room and moving picture theater. The project aims to provide a downtown lounge and leisure space for women.
A Rotterdam dispatch to the Evening News reports Geo. von Henxeler, known as the Conqueror of Antwerp, died by his own action. Odds in newspapers say he shot himself Thursday in his Bruges room.
The account recalls Frances Slocum born 1798 who was captured near Wilkes-Barre in 1778 and lived among the Delawares and Miamis, later revered as a Miami queen. It notes her wealth influence and four children, two of whom survived, and her death in 1867 near Reserve Post Office Indiana. It also mentions the St John capture anniversary and Montgomery’s 1775 Canada invasion context.
Dr Leslie Haden Guest stated this week that about 500,000 wounded are estimated in France. He cited French artillery superiority and noted German soldiers treated there are much more severely wounded than French and British troops.
War updates describe ongoing fighting along the River Alene Argonne forest and the Meuse near Verdun and Toul with no decisive fronts. Allied and Belgian reports note repulsed German attacks near Ypres Nieuport Dixmude and Passchendaele as French forces advance on the Aisne Meuse and right bank near Verdun.
A New York businessman offered to supply armor for three battleships at a 20 percent discount, using British patent armor. The Navy had concerns over large-dimension plates and asked to test a sample before contracting for the three dreadnoughts, with possible use in future bids if tests prove satisfactory.
The Constellation, historic U S Navy frigate, arrived at the Baltimore navy yard for an open visit period. Chief Boatswain Arthur Smith will supervise tours as 22 crewmen man the ship, now docked in Annapolis and Newport for exhibits recalling its 18th century battles and early command by Thomas Truxtun.
A Ymuiden steam trawler reports a submarine became entangled in nets at latitude unknown, longitude 4 east, and sent up a rocket. The captain hailed it English with no reply before abandoning the nets and returning to port. The Daily Mail cites Amsterdam as saying the submarine was the UC-9, a German U-boat.
A motor lifeboat from Tynemouth saved six crewmen from the wreck of the hospital ship Ronilla after it ran aground. The sea was heavy and one oil slick helped calm waves for the transfer. seven lives were lost in the incident. Total rescued from the ship reached 146.
A Paris telegraph dispatch refutes German claims that Verdun was destroyed. It says Verdun was never struck by a shell, only Fort Douaumont was bombarded 24 hours with little damage to French forces. The report also denies German victory in the Argonne forest.
London reports German casualties for the week total about 2000. The overall toll to date approaches 420000. News from stations notes thousands of worried troops have returned to the front while others are being used as instructors for new formations.
A verse recalling the ship Constellation and its role in defending liberty and national unity. It credits Truxtun Porter and the crews of the Constella tion and We sealers for driving pirates from the seas and upholding monarchy’s end while celebrating naval fidelity and patriotic Baltimore across generations.
The district public utilities commission adopted immediate rules requiring gas consumers to deposit for the first 125 feet of piping. Deposits cover 125 feet of extension and variations apply for further service. The order limits extensions to streets not on established mains and sets deposits against future charges if service is extended. The regulations respond to complaints from subscribers and were approved at a recent meeting.
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