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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1914
Page
10
Reported action in the latter market awaits court order in the case of S. H. P. Pell & Co. Progress in English straddie liquidation noted but none in New York. Market activity fluctuates as Liverpool trade floor prepares for reopening and cotton futures adjust to fund plans and broader debt concerns.
In a government action aimed at fortifying England against invasion a plan to requisition dwellings and land is reported. The measure seeks rapid housing for defense efforts and to improve battlefield readiness though details remain unclear.
Wadsworth spent nine thousand sixty three dollars for campaign expenses. The report shows additional figures including a total of fourteen thousand dollars and references to prior statements. The text notes further names and figures tied to a broader financial disclosure.
Fire crews battle a blaze at a New York lodging house trapping residents. Six men perished while several others escaped or were rescued in a tense, crowded scene as flames spread rapidly through the building.
Reaning, Pa., firm will make 80,000 shirts for the British Army. The contract likely marks a significant wartime production boost for the local industry as orders expand and factories adapt to military needs.
An article touts a hair treatment claimed to stimulate growth and prevent shedding. It highlights a blend of quinine and natural herbs as superior to competing products and promises rapid, noticeable improvements in hair health and fullness.
The Courrier des Etats-Unis reports that Russian forces have defeated German Austrian armies across East Prussia and Poland. Russian success deepens toward Cracow while Austro German fronts crumble. Winter’s expectation makes invasion harsher for the Kaiser, with a growing Russian alliance and weakened German strength.
New York, Nov. 6. The Staats-Zeitung reports that England relies on writers to fight, not soldiers, in a world war as American readers are urged to see Britain’s pen as mightier than the sword. The piece mocks German efforts and names Doyle, Wells, Zangwill, Chesterton, and others as part of England’s literary defense against aggression.
William Rockefeller, Standard Oil multimillionaire, appears in federal court New York with feeble steps and a brace, pleads not guilty to conspiracy as ex-director of the New Haven Railroad. Bail set at 6000 dollars. John L. Billard also pleads not guilty with 5000 dollar bond. Rockefeller later poses for newspaper photographers before going home.
Saratoga N Y Nov 6 F Augustus Heinze copper mine owner died last night. Lawyers obtained from Surrogate Ostrander an order naming Mrs Lida M Fietmann of New York his sister as administratrix. Court papers place estate valuation at more than 10000 dollars.
Paradelphis Noe reports an order for 200000 army canteens from King Constantina of Greece as part of a 6700000 contract for British army harness. The Russian government plans a se fulminating caps order tied to mine operations, with French inquiries for surgical dressings. Greece finances purchases via American banks coordinating with the National Bank of Greece, while the canteen order is attributed to the United States Aluminum Company.
Pittsburgh reports that a local manufacturing concern received an order from a belligerent European nation for 1,000,000 intrenching tools to be shipped at once to an Iceland port. Inquiries have also come in for steel wheels for gun and ammunition transports and heavy wagons.
The French government desires to buy woolen socks from English manufacturers but due to other demands the order could not be filled in Britain and has been redirected to America. Major manufacturers and shipments to the United States are noted as part of the surge in woolen goods exports.
Nov. 7 Archangel Russia plans to buy Philadelphia city iceboat John Weaver to keep the northern port open. City councils must decide, with naval experts deeming the propeller ice breaker well suited for Arctic ice work. The Russians are ready to pay a round sum when Philadelphia agrees to dispose of her.
Preparations are complete on the British steamship Rembrandt to load 800 horses for France at Baltimore for cavalry use. The shipment also includes grain and barbed wire for military purposes. The port destination is unclear, rumors suggest a Mediterranean port such as Marseilles. Horses are at Trion stock yard in Claremont with 10 percent already arrived and more expected from St Louis and other western points.
New York's gold stock rose as 25 million in coin and 17.5 million in currency were moved from Denver to New York via American Express trucks. Total gold transferred in two weeks nears 56 million, signaling a shift to locate the bulk of reserves in New York for banking needs under the new Federal reserve system.
Three million eggs arrived in Boston from the West for shipment to England tomorrow. The large consignment marks the biggest export from the port, aided by the receipt of England's supply from Russia amid wartime disruptions.
Portland grain market reports wheat reaching its highest price in over a decade on the exchange. Buyers paid as much as 1.22 per bushel for 60,000 bushels of blue stem for January delivery, with 43,000 bushels exchanging hands at the top price.
Russia advances into Turkey disrupts Kurd tribes to overawe Turkish arms. Akhty, key junction to upper Euphrates, falls amid reports Gen Sanders Pasha may command Caucasian front. Turkish transports sunk near Usunguldak. Russian staff says troops rout Turks and seize multiple positions including Diyadin and Bayazid as echoes of broader Caucasus operations unfold.
Reports from Tabriz claim Turkish consul's arrest and German Austrian consuls seeking U S protection as Salar ed Dowleh positions himself as Germany's claim to Persia. Turkish forces cross frontier repulsed Russians near Karakhasa Teehan front. Dardanelles bombardment yields 240 shells with little damage. Cossack battalion destroyed near Ordulia as Turks invade Russian territory. English leave Arabian frontier across Suez as Egypt policy. Montreal sees a home guard plan amid soldier removals and possible German raider activity.
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