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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1914
Page
10
Vienna reports indicate Austro-Hungarian and German forces prepared to confront Russians on a 300 mile front. The Serb army reportedly relieved and retreating in Russia-Poland theatre amid strategic withdrawal. Montenegrin troops forced out of Austria. Authorities describe the moves as a large withdrawal with superior numbers ahead.
Fragmentary obituary item honoring a widow and named relatives with scattered dates and places. The legible bits mention interment, a funeral line, and references to family members, though many details are garbled. This card-like notice preserves names and event framing amid the damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and names with garbled words including Hindle and M537. The readable portion hints at a commerce note or ad with price figures and an inventory reference, but key details are unclear.
A reproduced postcard from Austria depicts aged Emperor Franz Joseph in prayer. The translation of the prayer asks for mercy and strength for his defense, pleading that God grant victory and honor to their lines amidst foes and envy.
The pope’s encyclical urges peace among European nations and cites four causes of war: lack of mutual love, contempt for authority, class injustice, and worship of material welfare. It calls rulers and people to end fratricidal conflict and to restore order within the church by eradicating sectarian divisions and modernistic currents.
A treasury backed plan aims to aid brokers bankers and investors by enabling advances to solvent traders to sustain business. It covers aiding Belgium South Africa Australia Egypt and sugar purchases while keeping stock exchange control within treasury consent. Funds totaling 16 million pounds are to be mobilized for this broad support.
Washington broker Lewis Johnson & Co a firm of Henry and Woodruff at 1505 Pennsylvania Ave NW went into receivership on a petition in the District Supreme Court. Judge McCoy named J Miller Kenyon and W Morris Lammond as receivers with a $50,000 bond and the firm declared bankrupt. Plans for a reorganization to form a new corporation to take over contracts and liquidate obligations were discussed with creditors. The firm faces about $200,000 in obligations to Washington banks, with deposits of around $86,000 and an uncertain asset picture awaiting court reports by the receivers. Dr Thomas M Chatard expressed depositor confidence in the institution.
Berlin reports from Geneva say three British ships were disabled by German coastal guns along the Belgian coast. The Falcon torpedo boat destroyer, Brilliant light cruiser, and Rinaldo sloop of war, with crews ranging from 60 to 273, suffered damage and were stricken from action.
London Chronicle envoy in New York argues America must abandon its official pose of neutrality. He cites Lafayette Washington and Lincoln, says Italy can break neutrality but the United States must speak and act as the bloodied Belgian towns rise in view. He urges decisive U S action.
Berliner editorial on Lord Roberts death praises the fallen enemy and honors him as a moment when combatants salute rather than strike. A Times report recounts Lord Roberts intending to urge openness about brave deeds to boost British recruitment.
Washington professional and business men are urged to join a committee at Cripps Building to head clothing and supply drives for Belgian war sufferers. Mrs. John A Logan chairs committees to recruit hours a day for fundraising and material collection, with shoe and clothing consignments and a fund drive totaling 250000 toward a million dollar endowment for American surgical advancement.
London, Nov. 16. The War Office press bureau lauds the German army, noting disciplined troops despite losses. It cites youths and hastily trained men advancing bravely, facing fire without flinching, and praises centuries of national discipline. It details two incidents of heroism near entrenched lines and trench assaults, while prisoners suggest younger soldiers tire and mid-aged men lack ardor.
Washington milk dealer attorneys challenged district health department methods for bacteriological milk counts at a public hearing before district commissioners. Dispute focused on publication of a proposed bulletin and whether pasteurized milk ratings would unfairly affect dealers. The hearing ended with the commissioners reserving decision and expected will rule soon.
A German press claim stresses heavy casualties on both sides but German losses outweigh French losses elsewhere. The report says the French have been driven from the Argonne, while Verdun operations continue. It alleges French advances now reach from 1 to 30 kilometers farther forward than a month ago.
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