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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
8
Allied forces report destroying a German troop train near Notton and Vienna as wartime appeals urge Americans to ship aid. Red Cross workers note a critical cotton shortage hampers Austrian relief, with many dying from lack of basic supplies. civilians, especially women, mobilize to weave and send packages to relieve shortages.
A garbled notice appears to report a death, listing scattered names and locations with unclear dates. The fragment hints at a memorial or obituary item involving individuals and possible geographic references, but essential facts are missing or illegible.
Georgetown University dermatologist offers new hints on facial care and soap effects. An article notes differences in scent and wrapper, discusses soap treantments, and mentions shaving recommendations. It cites hospital observations and patient practices, with focus on complexion concern and grooming routines.
A fragmentary report notes radium and radiographic devices proposed for battlefield medicine. Descriptions mention beams and bulbs penetrating tissue and potential applications for wound treatment and imaging, though details are unclear.
A critique of foreign sculpture framed by the Washington Society of Fine Arts notes the artist Mr. Patt discussing present tendencies and the influence of Rodin. The piece contrasts commercial trends with new sculptural character and hints at possible reform in methods away from traditional academic forms.
A deadly fire trapped youths at the Florida Reform School, killing ten residents as doors to escape were found locked. About 1900 inmates escaped via skylights to the roof, while Governor Park Trammell ordered an investigation into the blaze and locked exits.
Berlin reports orders expelling all subjects of hostile powers from Frankfort on the Main. The measure targets age or sex and lists many German cities and regions for temporary exile. Berlin hints of further, sharper steps and possible reprisals against Russian and English nationals.
Vila era fighting across the region as Ibuir hospital reports eighteen killed and sixty eight wounded. Obregon orders artillery north as northern forces accuse armistice violations and move toward Lunillano while Carranza troops surrender at trapuate. Private Samuel Marks’s body aboard the vessel. tensions rise around Vera Cruz and San Marcos escorts arrive with orders not to retreat.
From Madrid via Pariet Newst newspaper Pueblo Vasco of Bilbao reports a German 42 centimeter mortar burst killing a number of gunners. The article notes German concealment of casualties while identifying the incident at the front.
News from VL Faso Texas dated November 18 reports Villa agents uncovered a plot to hand the Aguascalientes convention to Carranza. President Gutierrez and other convention members were arrested on Villa orders after Gutierrez was found telegraphing with Carranza commander Gonzales. Felipe Angeles halted further contact.
Havre France November 15 A large motor truck was required to forward mail to King Albert at his headquarters on the occasion of his fete. The Bel gian ruler is celebrated in Protestant countries on Saint's day. Postcards with congratulations and best wishes were common while the king's mail included poems drawings and original compositions. Children and wounded soldiers were heavy contributors and all social ranks sent messages.
Special to The Washington Voss from Newport II November 18 Mrs Ilsic French Vandertilt and a large Newport Improvement Association executive committee have gathered signatures from tea paying cottagers demanding an amendment to the city charter to give every taxpaper a vote on municipal expenditures. The petition lists many prominent summer colony women including Herma Ortrich Aldilivere Belmont Mrs Stusg Ligh Mrs Gambrilli Mrs John Nicholas Brown Mrs William Watts Sherman Mrs George L River Mrs Burke Ruche Mrs Hamilton McKay Twowahty Mrs Searge W Widener Mrs Merbert M Kigrriman Mrs Edward J Berwind Mrs James B Jiangin and Mrs James 2 Kernochan. They note summer colonists pay the bulk of municipal bills.
Ilia Honor bred by Gerald, Ambassador to Germany, won blue in the show ring at Durlands Idles Academy. Entries across saddle horses and harness classes awarded prizes. notable wins included Miss Sophie Pond’s horse and Miss Louise Van Wrek in saddle classes. The event followed a cotillion ride with commentary on prices and breed origins.
Pr Paw Hitter, Swiss Minister to the United States, announced that over 1.1 million Swiss francs have been contributed by Swiss Americans for relief of compatriots at home. The ball at the old Masonic Temple, hosted by Swiss societies, drew guests in costume representing Switzerland’s 25 cantons. Honorary chair Dr. Ritter led the Legation staff in attendance.
British warships bombarded houses along Middelkerke sea front after German troops took residence there. Daily Mail correspondent reports the German casualties were enormous with an estimated 1,700 dead.
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The Tennessee and North Carolina received cautious orders as officials weighed risks in Turkish waters after a gun salute incident near Smyrna. Ambassador Morgenthau pressed for protective action while Turkey and allied powers faced delicate diplomacy and naval self preservation rules.
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