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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1914

Page

8

Tax Dodgers Falter as Returns Fall Short

Treasury probes potential information sharing by corporations to reveal stockholder counts. Internal Revenue Agents may widen checks on unpaid taxes amid signals of broad enforcement. Officials see partial compliance and expect investigations into shareholder data and dividend disclosures before any plan to enforce returns is formed.

Treasury Department Internal Revenue Agents Tocasty Beliers United States Cem Orat Oma Tower of Ce Perar Treasury Congress

Pope to Seek Peace in Pastoral Letter

London reports from Cologne indicate the Pope will soon begin peace negotiations via a pastoral letter. The move could trigger debate over the Pope’s temporal power and Italy’s stance on the proposal.

London Copenkhages Sayet Cologne Italy

Bombs explode near Harlem courthouse in Bronx case of vengeance

Two bombs detonated near the entrance to the Bronx courthouse as Judge Fitborough, amid a forgery trial, faced a claim of being followed. A pillar shattered while another damaged the doorway. Officials valued damage at 315 000, with windows and interior woodwork harmed. A second device exploded across the street at the office of City Marshal John Shoelling, who had just locked up a prisoner and escaped injury.

Ufe Gagsalk Michael J Garvin Mary Prat Third Avenue John Shoelling

Death Mystery Cleared by Alleged Confession in Pine Plains

In Poughkeepsie New York on November 11 1912 George Vosburg and his wife were slain in their Pine Plains farmhouse during Christmas holidays. John Wood alleged to be the killer confessed to district attorney and sheriff that he with three companions robbed the couple of 500 dollars and burned the house. The bodies were found in the cellar. Wood was placed under arrest and said he confessed to end his conscience and clear his soul. Jesse Pells Orvil Smith and Oscar Fost were arrested near Pine Filling village as accomplices the day charged with.

Poughkeepsie Nyy George Vosburg Pine Plains John Wood Wood Jesse Pells Orvil Smith Oscar Fost Pine Flling

German Port Surrender and Taingtau Fall Report

Tokyo reports torpedo boat No 33 sunk by a mine at Kiauchau Bay during mine dragging with six crew dead or wounded and three missing. Tokyo celebrates a 500000-strong demonstration for Taingtau’s fall while German governor was permitted to capitulate and retain swords. Kaiserin Elizabeth sunk after crew destruction. eight ships sunk in Kiauchau Bay. Governor and 2300 German officers to be transported to Japan as prisoners.

Tokyo No 33 Ktauchau Bay Peking Tsingtau Legation York East and West News Bureau Fainetau Meyer Weldech Bismarck Fort Taingtau Pe-king Japan Vancouver Navy Yard Esquimalt Kiauchau Bay

Kaiser's Sea Losses Counted At 26 Ships

German naval losses to the British since the war began total about 26 vessels, excluding one unnamed destroyer and converted cruisers Trafalgar Spreewald and Princess Alice. About 200 merchant ships totaling around 200,000 tons have been captured or sunk by the British. The full tally remains uncertain amid ongoing battles.

Trafalgar Spreewald Suauwe Emden Koenigsberg Madgeburg Spreewald C Kaleer Wilhelm Bremen Chile

Russians at Kaiser's heels drive army 30 miles daily

Petrograd dispatch reports German forces retreating from Warauw and Iwangered under heavy pressure from Russian cavalry and light artillery. As their rear was probed, the Germans sped up, marching up to 30 miles daily. Exhausted, they burned bivouac fires and faced dismounted Cossack assaults, with a hospital detaching from its column.

Kaiser Petrograd Ultra Rusli Vistula Warauw and Iwangered Plesk Goldiera

Austrians Withdraw From Central Galicia Defeats Reported

Vienna reports that Austrian forces evacuated central Galicia while Servians claim victories. Russians advanced via the lower Vistula near Rzeszow. Misur heights seized after four days of battle. Austrian gains east of Lesnitz and Kroupanits confirmed. total captured between Nov 6 and 14 includes 4,400 men, 16 machine guns, 28 guns, a flag, many caissons and large amounts of ammunition.

London Vienna Amsterdam Galicia Lower Vistula Rzeszow Lisiko Przemysl Stry Valley Misur Sha Bats Wsault Misar Planina Lesnitz Kroupanits Tuvlakga

Rush­ing Guns to Cracow From Amsterdam Dispatch

Nearly 1,000 Austrian artillery pieces including eight 13 inch guns moved toward Cracow via Liege after withdrawal from the Belgian front. The advance aims to bolster forces against a Russian advance with swift troop transport planned from the west. Roads from Alost to Brussels and from Brussels to Liege are marked with red notes and whitewashed trees indicating the quickest route to Germany.

Washington Post London Amsterdam Liege Cracow Bel-Awian Alost Brussels Brungels Germany

Schwab Says Kitchener Best US Steel President Missed

London November 11 Charles M Schwab sails for New York tomorrow. He declined to discuss his trip to England but hinted that Lord Kitchener was the best president the United States Steel Corporation ever missed, in a private remark noted by associates. He has stayed at the Savoy Hotel and will soon publish an autobiography.

Kitchener U. S. Steel Schwab London Charles M Schwab New York Adriatic England Schwat Savey Hotel Lord Kitchener United States Steel Corporation

Tiled Baths Cafes and Concert Hall in Trenches

French soldiers in trenches near the German lines report advanced comforts including six tiled bathrooms with hot and cold water, showers, drainage, a shaving saloon, and plans for cafes and a concert hall underground, all heated.

Washington Post Paris Nova

Russians Break Through in East Prussia Push

Russian infantry repeatedly shatters German batteries as they advance along the eastern front. Reports from Petrograd suggest peace overtures by Germany, with Crown Prince named commander in chief over Russian theater as German officers and soldiers suffer heavy losses.

Pet Germany Russia France London Crown Prince Paris Petrograd Matin Kaiser von Hindenburg Dankl Havas Agency

Hidden Foe Kills Bride in Kansas Ambush

Mrs Roy Ard a wealthy farmer's bride was shot from ambush while driving home with her husband on a lonely road near Elsmore Kansas. The couple faced threats including poisoned food and an earlier assault. police lack leads and both Ard and his sister in law refused to discuss the incident.

Ioa Kans Roy Ard Elsmore Ard Arda Misa Latimer

Plea for Aid Stops Traffic in St Louis Street Parade

Frank Witt, an unemployed machinist with four motherless children, marched downtown wearing a sandwich sign asking what to do amid extreme poverty. The display halted traffic for about 30 minutes before Witt was arrested. He said the sign was his only hope after trying everything else.

Washington St Louis Frank Witt Witt

Peru forms new cabinet after resignation

Lima reports a new cabinet formed today to replace the recently resigned government. Dr German Schreiber, former finance minister, is named president of the new cabinet and also assumes the finance portfolio, signaling a reshaped leadership for Peru's government.

Lima Peru Navy German Schreiber

Suffrage lead grows in Montana victory reported

Butte Montana November 11 opponents conceded that equal suffrage amendment won in Montana last Tuesday official returns from 29 of 33 counties and unofficial from 2 more show a lead of 3699 with the remaining counties expected to widen the margin as results fill in

Butte Mont Montana

Britain on Trial Asquith Addresses War Speech

Britain on trial as Prime Minister Asquith defends wartime leadership with allies France and Belgium. He explains Antwerp expedition, confirms Churchill role, notes 1,186,000 regular army votes with 100,000 idle, and promises inquiry into soldier dependents. Lloyd George to present financial plan and a large credit vote next week. Bonar Law pledges opposition support while warning Germany’s economic strain. Bryce notes U.S. moral support. Rosyth spies and private post networks cited.

France Belgium Antwerp Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty Earl Kitchener Crown Asquith David Lloyd George House of Commons House Bonar Law Germany Field Marshall Chilean

Thousands of German, Hungarian troops move after battle

Amsterdam reports four thousand severely wounded Germans arrived at Liege from the Dizmunde battlefields. The same dispatch notes four thousand Hungarians passing through Liege toward Cracow, carrying 5.30 centimeter guns.

Amsterdam Holland Liege Dizmunde Cracow

Price List Fragments Across Amounts Include Major Sums

A set of monetary figures ranges from small values to large sums including 35.00 87.50 4000 42.50 459.00 5250 55.00 65.00 6550 and 7830, suggesting a catalog of prices or financial entries in the clipping. The items appear as standalone amounts without context or labels.

King's Speech Opening Parliament Amid War Resolve

London crowds applaud as King George and Queen Mary pass in a levee carriage. The king outlines wartime aims, condemns Turkish aggression, praises Muslim subjects, and urges financial provisions to sustain the war effort. He calls on Lords and Commons to enact measures needed for victory and asks divine blessing on the counsels.

Ottoman Empire Turkey

Tribute to Mrs Woodrow Wilson From UDC in Savannah

The United Daughters of the Confederacy gathered in Savannah on November 11 to honor Mrs Woodrow Wilson, wife of the President. A resolution by Mrs James Britton Gaunt of Jefferson City Mo lauded her as a model for American womanhood and praised her use of status to help others.

Savannah United Daughters of the Confederacy Woodrow Wilson James Britton Gaunt Jefferson City Wilson

Panic Seizes Smyrna as Turkish Forces Tighten Control

London dispatch reports panic in Smyrna with 1800 British residents urged to flee but blocked by Turkish authorities. Martial law in effect. cannon overlook the town. fears arise of shelling and arson. American consul protests requisitions while British and French properties face confiscation in surrounding villages.

London Smyrna Athens Morning Post Wno Newa Germany

Germany Protests Persist Over U S Submarine Policy

Continued on the front page the protest concerns neutrality rules for shipping to belligerent nations and U S plans on submarines. Officials decline to discuss policy while shipbuilders await a State Department position and potential legal counsel responses.

oLansinok State Department Vesela Attorneva Langing

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