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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1915

Page

3

Asquith Warns of Serious British Fiscal Position

The article reports Prime Minister Asquith warning Parliament that Britain's financial position is grave and calling for a fiscal inquiry. It covers debates over half-and-half tax revenue, expected congressional sessions, and the Chilton committee's hearings. It notes Rep Ben Johnson of Kentucky and Rep Robert N Page of North Carolina delaying views, with Page leaving for home and Johnson suspected of awaiting Congress to voice opinions. The piece includes Asquith's discussion of Dardanelles operations, naval aims, and allied coordination, plus implications for conscription and war finance.

Chilton Congress Ben Johnson Kentucky Robert N Page North Carolina Johnson House Vr Pageto House Appropriate Committee General Fund of Treasury

Obituaries Honor Herman Ridder of New York

Berlin newspapers carry tributes to Herman Ridder owner of the Starts Zeitung who died yesterday. Funeral services for Florman Ridder will be Thursday at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament with interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Berlin Sayville Herman Ridder New York Ger Ny York Florman Ridder Starts Zeitung Church of the Blessed Sacrament Buin Calvary Cemetery

Balkans War Update As Entente Pressures Balkans Front

A Vienna dispatch notes Bulgars and Germans push deeper into Serbia toward Nish while Serbian forces retreat to mountains. British French troops at Salonika bolster the southern front, and rumors of Vladivostok like contingents approach Varna. On the eastern front Germans advance toward Riga, with heavy actions near Dvinsk and in Galicia. In Serbia, Cragujevac area near Kragujevac sees occupation and passes into Morava valley reported. Bulgarian main force under Gen Boyadneetis progresses through Nis valley toward Sk.

Vienne Pre Serbia Nish Saioniki Varna Bulgaria Imanla Etting Champagne Riga Dvinsk Star River Volhynia Stripa Galicia Cacak Kragujavare

Election Day Jake Ball Wins Commonwealth Attorney Seat in Alexandria

Washington Post reports Frank L. Ball won the Commonwealth's Attorney race in Alexandria County by a wide margin. Duncan was reelected Commissioner of Revenue, Ball as Treasurer, and Howard B. Field named Sheriff. Voters used autos and carriages to reach polls as turnout varied by district. A reception for Virginia branch women mission delegates occurred at 819 King Street, with program notes and anticipated leadership changes. A marriage announcement for Pauline Reif and Henry T. d Albert was noted amid event coverage. A fire at a Montgomery Street grocery damaged the building, with insurance covering the loss.

Commonwealth Duncan Ball Howard B. Field Washington Post Bureau King Street Alaxandria Alexandria Frank L. 1 William H. Duncan W. A. B. McShea J. B. Robinson Washington Finney Jease Johnson Robad L. Walker W. T. Weaver Jefferson Jeene Barber Hammer Dudley Fielda Clements Palmer Marcey Tohnson Edward Duncan Lawrence A. Hopkins Rowell Thornton J. Fred Birrell Thornton Birrell Fairfax County Pleros Reid Mount Vernon West Virginia Women’s Silitary Board of Missions Holoseopal Church Old Christ Church Misa Sallie Stuart Har Resi Misa Stuart Walcome W. J. Morten Christ Church W. C. Brown D. D Barton Central Fund Osgood Cambridge Silver Bay Bie Ridge Robert Barton R. WH. McKim G. McL. Brydon Archdeacon Hudson Stuck Alaska Rudolph Teusler Japan Bishop Gibson Woman's Auxiliary Baltic Stuart Letcher Christ Church Yard Oslock C. F Misa Gray Bishop's W. Brown D D Melock W G. Brown Archdeacon Stuck Teuslar Pauline Reif Henry Reif Henry T. d'Albert Louis d’Albert Arlington Alexandria County H. Schroeder Trinity Lutheran Church Washington, D. C

Naval Heads Not Asked Opinion on Dardanelles

London reports Admiral Lord Charles Beresford told the House of Commons that naval authorities were not consulted over Dardanelles operations and were ordered to proceed. He condemned the conduct as mismanaged and urged a larger army to Serbia, warning the war would continue at heavy cost until policy in the Near East was clarified. Lord Robert Cecil rejected Beresford’s charge that the Foreign Office hindered the blockade.

Dardanelles Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty Mr. Asquith Turkey Egypt Balkan States Baron Fisher France Russia War Council Balkan Nazrows Jan Hamilton Sea of Marmora Ihhe Caucecus Meso-potamia Gallipoli London Charles Beresford House of Commons Asquiths Lord Charles Serbia Near East England Germany Foreign Office Robert Cecil

Thankful Relief Remedy Praised By Lampasas Woman

Mrs St Cole of Lampasas Texas reports Fruitola and Traxo as effective in removing gall stones and restoring health. She credits the Pine laboratories formula with softening masses and expelling waste, recommending a dose of Fruitola followed by Traxo thrice daily. The medicines are made at Monticello and sold by district druggists, including O Donnell's Drug Store in Washington DC.

Mra St. Cole Lampasas Tex Pinus Laboratories Monticello Washington, D. C O’donnell

Great Falls Plan Prompts Civic Push for Lighting Reform

The Columbia Heights Citizens' Association will ask the district commissioners for information on harnessing Great Falls to improve lighting and power. A resolution calling the proposal vital for modernization was introduced by J Clinton Hiatt at the Wilson Normal School meeting. A Piney Branch note protested Gallinger Hospital site at Fourteenth and Upshur and was referred to committee. Col C C Lancaster proposed a gas and plumbing fixtures sale regulation requiring seller affidavits of identity and right. The group adopted that resolution and approved sympathy messages for Judd Jefferys's family. The resolutions committee included W B Todd Judge C J Bundy and Daniel W Edelin.

Great Falls Columbia Heights Gallinger Hospital Fourteenth and Upshur Streets C. C. Lancaster W. B Todd C. 3. Bundy Daniel W. Edelin

28 California boy farmers arrive after 8000 mile trip tonight

The 28 champion boy farmers from 65 California agricultural clubs will reach the city tonight at 3 15 after an 8000 mile cross continent journey. The Florida Society of Washington organized at Hotel Logan elected Senator Fletcher as first president with officers Marsh Catto Fowler and Belden. Florists Club of Washington showcased 26 new flower varieties led by chrysanthemum with several roses and the group met at William F. Gude's office continuing routine business.

California Florida Society of Washington Logan Iowa Circle Duncan A. Fletcher Alfred H. Marsh William Catto Billa W. Fowler Tressurer George P. Belden Florists’ Club of Washington William F. Gude Luther Burbank Francis Scott Key Mra Morrefield Prent

Fire Causes $100,000 Loss in Cleveland District

A Sunday blaze in the Cuyahoga River flats district caused about $100,000 in damage to two lumber yards. The Smead Box Company reported $75,000 in losses while Peters Mill Works and Lumber Co. tallied $25,003. The cause remains unknown.

Cleveland Ohio Cuyahoga River Flats Smead Box Company Peters Mill Works and Lumber Company

Texas Bank Closed by Federal Comptroller Action

John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, issued a statement yesterday announcing that the Citizens' National Bank of Arlington, Texas, had closed its doors by order of its directors. The bank's capital is $50,000 and deposits are about $120,000, with borrowings exceeding $62,000, more than its capital.

John Skelton Williams Citizens’ National Bank Arlington Tex Sta

Police News Notes Of A Day Full Of Robberies And Accidents

Police notes list numerous robberies reported yesterday including Bouton bull tarrar valued 350 at 1217 N street northwest and Cathoat 100 from John Leary at 51 Randolph place northwest. Also a downtown department store theft, automobile thefts, a traveler's jewelry loss, and a hotel guest missing items. Separate incidents include a Ninth and H street collision, a fatal quarry accident near Georgetown University Hospital, a bitten policeman by a bull dog, a fall injuring a truck worker, motorcycle crash injuries, and a fish pond plunge on Klingle Road area. Police cars, hospital ties, and civic locations appear throughout.

Rollen Bouton Bull Tarrar Mra F. Johbson Atreet Cathoat John M. Leary Randolph Place Eleventh Street Brown Welvefine Automobile Tire Luther L. Derrick Fifteenth Street Ver Mont Avenue H. Patterson Bryant Street Jthaniel Barnette T Street Catholic University James Leroy Girard Street Central High School Laura Carter Fifth Street J. J. Thomas Sixth Street Belanoco Theater Tug T ¥Eleeman Georgetown Univer Alty Hospital James Tracy Ah Blley Defrets Street

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