British Troops in France Grow to One Million Report
London oct 1 British forces in France are estimated at 1 000 000 and to be increased by 306 000 as the western front offensive continues. German losses estimated at 150 000 with fighting near Vimy Lens Champagne and Bazancourt Challerange railway rendered useless by French shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Alles
Vimy Heights
Hasancourt- Chareranne
Champagne
Lessea
Berlin
Loos
Vimy
Lens
Parle
Bazancourt-Challerange
Obituary Notices and Funerals in Washington District News
Death notices list numerous local residents with funeral details. Entries include Ragaret F Bratress, Eliza M Clark, Warwick Evans, Alice Bedon F ishburne, W King, Joseph N Partello, Arthur Georg Plant, Henry Schulz, David Talty, and Charles P Yoder with service dates, locations, and interment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastress
Ragaret F
David W. Bratress
Johns
Clark
Baltimore
Eliza
Beth Lester Clark
Lemuel F. Clark
St. Matthew's Church
Rhode Island Avenue
Asventesnth
Eighteenth Streets
Eighteenth Streets Northwest, On Monday Morning, October 4, At 9 O'Clock. Bwvank
Ninth Street
Warwick Evans
Emma Tudor Evans
St. Patrick's Church
Fishburne
Budd Street
Alice Bedon Fishburne
Benjamin B., Jr
Caroline T. Arcy
Benjamin T. Finkburne
Tormant
Waterboro
C. King
W. King
Mary of. King
Edwin H
Albinia
Kim
Oak Hint Cemetery
Partello
San Bernardino
Cal
Joseph N
Rosa J. Fartello
Washington, D
California
Plant
Arthur Georg Plant
Mia
Laurie C. Plant
Mount Olivet Cemetery
D.m. Yoder
Bin
Park Road Northwest
Charles P
Emma I. Yoder
Riots in Moscow Leave Hundreds Injured and Fires Burned
Correspondent reports from Moscow note three days of unrest June 4 to 12 with at least 180 Russians and 114 foreign nationals among the injured, 61 incendiary fires, and property losses estimated at 88 million rubles. Authorities consider indemnity for victims. no known political leaders implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Geimar
French Had Rations for 8 Days, Outnumbered Foe
The Cologne Gazette from The Hague reports German forces on the western front are four to five times stronger than the French. German machine guns and cannons mow down attackers as French columns advance despite heavy losses. British troops are urged to press on, with the front described as facing complete enemy defeat through Barbed Wire entanglements and relentless assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
London
Cologne
Luxemburg
Belgium
Redmond Defends Irish Enlistments and Pro-German Claims
Special Cable from London reports John Redmond Irish leader refuting American pro-German claims about Irish sympathy for the war. He cites Irish support for allied aims, asserts that 95 percent of Irish in America back the Irish party, and says only a few pro-German dissenters exist. He notes Ireland's unity across parties on the war and claims widespread sympathy with home rule remains intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
John Redmond
M. P
America
United States
Afforta
Fet
América
Ireland
Freetrom
Germany
Treland
Woman Tosses Kiss At Judge Bond In Court
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports a woman named Mary Graden age unknown living at 612 Otterbein attempted to kiss Judge Bond from the witness stand while testifying for a friend. She was promptly sentenced by the court to five days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Mary Graden
Otterbein
Bond
Kisa
Jei
Fresh gift arrivals from the manufacturer at our store
Daily new stock brings fresh original gifts far from hackneyed fare. Browse items suitable for special occasions as you search for artful pieces to suit your needs.
Capt Tse Dies on Visit Here in 19th Century News
Capt Tse of the Chinese naval academy fame dies in Garfield while visiting the United States. He was 48, retired four years, and his body will be buried in China. He trained in England, aided naval students here last year, and had been in the United States about two months. His death attributed to a sudden climate change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Thokerton
Broskhelin
Saya
Goremykin
Russia
Duma
Ruesla
Billa
Prokrant Ar
Hkee
Torelen
Puma
Tae
Garfield
Chine
Anon
Ametis
Tse Waka
Naval Academy
England
Yalu River
Tse
Mir
United States
Washington
America
Russia Exports Blocked as Ruble Declines in Allied Talks
Reports from London indicate Britain and France pressed Russia to raise exchange rates to ease imports and stabilize the ruble. A British official said Russia faces large external payments and cannot export goods to meet them, prompting continued Allied financial cooperation and cautious support for further aid to sustain wartime supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Bark
Paris
Alexandre Atbot
Finante
London
Mel Kenna
Rossia
Russia
Mike
M. Bark
Great Britain
France
Rusale
Rusala
Daniels Ousts Hazers At Annapolis Navy Academy
Secretary Daniels announces the dismissal of ten midshipmen and demotion of fifteen others at the United States Naval Academy after a hazing investigation. Two Washington lads involved. Some suspended for one year without pay. Names and classes of suspended or dismissed midshipmen listed. Daniels declares hazing must end and urges midshipmen to quit if they intend to violate the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Naval Academy At Annapolis
Atx
Navy Daniels
Robert la Motte
David Glitk
Alexander R. Bolling
Charles R- Tuley
Rawarad H. Hill
Dwight C. Cook
Thomas G. Fisher
Rosecroft
United States Naval Academy
Thoman Par‘an
Maryland
Mather
Congress Heights
Logan
Ramsey
District of Columbia
Walter P. Ramey
Naval Academy
Taalnal
John Sharp
Willams
Haaing
Academy
Academiy
Daniels
Cademy
Dr C L Odor Dies in Gas In Room
Dr. Vadmus L Odor found dead in his room from gas near a jet. District morgue. investigators including J. Rameau and Nevitt on scene. Door forced, body partly reclined, jet and papers disrupted. no letters to relatives. Ambulance response noted, no immediate motive or clear evidence of homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vadmus L. Odor
V. Meneral
Odor
George W. Mecham
Dr. Odor
Odor van Iytii
Train kills five in auto crossing disaster
In Lanésiter Pennsylvania an automobile carrying E M Zell age 68 and four school children was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad express near Leele. Five died including the driver and four children with two more children severely injured. Ages of victims ranged from 8 to 12. Zell had picked them up after school for a country ride. a sharp curve on approach is blamed for the missed warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanésiter
E. M. Zell
German bankruptcies fall in third quarter this year
Berlin Oct 1 Overseas News Agency reports 981 bankruptcies in Germany from July to September this year, down from 1,808 in the same period last year. The decline signals improving financial conditions and fewer corporate failures across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wireless
Tuckerton
N. J
Germany
Wos
Capt. Cawley Killed in Dardanelles Fighting
London Oct. 1 Capt. Hereld Cawley member of Parliament for Heywood division Lancashire has been killed in the Dardanelles fighting. Cawley is the third MP killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hereld ‘T. Cawley
Heywon
Lancashire
Dardanelles
Cawley
Antidumping Legislation Reviewed Across Nations
A report by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce surveys antidumping laws in Canada Australia Britain and South Africa as possible shields against foreign firms flooding the US market after World War II. It notes Canada and Britain South Africa use tariffs or special duties and Australia relies on antitrust penalties with court action to curb unfair competition. The discussion includes potential amendments to the Clayton Act and current Federal Trade Commission authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Bureau of Foreign
Redfield
British South Africa
Congresa Whless
Federal Trade Commindian
Audi
Weddings by Proxy Sail From New Fork to Caracas
A novelty tale from New Fork spotlights a proxy wedding on a ship to Caracas Venezuela. Bride Mrs Rose Harris Hartigan of Vanasela and groom Harris Hartigan aboard, with Don Juan, a Maraokibo plantation owner, standing in for the groom. The ceremony, held in the Suntalt’s cabin, ends with the couple’s engagement announced upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Fork
Tigan
Wdaadge
Winston
Bronx
Venesuéla
Rose
Dorothy
Brooklyn
Harris Harrigan
Vanasela
Philadelphia
Don Juan
Maraokibo
Hartigan
Swan
Mra
Kare Rowe
Harrison
Andnaaer
Caninercal
Spanish Amerike
Caracsi
Winston Back
Harrivan
New York
Tivan
aKa BP
Caracas
Sounie
Letters From German Officials Reveal Wartime Communications
A series of cipher era correspondences includes Capt von Papen reporting routine war office matters and taloul purchases, Austro Hungarian and German officials criticizing policy, and introductions between Count von Bernstorff, Archibald, and James F. J. Archibald. The letters show diplomatic exchanges tied to the Allies’ war munitions shipments and political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Papen
War Office
Taloul
Foreign Office
Schwegel
St. Louis
Mr. Meeker
Chicago Packers
Count von Bernatorff
James F. J. Archibald
Capt
Archiald
Count von Bernstort
Archibald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cernay
Armiea
J. WM. Lee
Pes Embalmer
Liversi Connection
Common
Thos. M. Hindle
Mer
Zurhoqorst
E. Cap
ST. Charmes
Lincoln
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Automgbi Automobile la
Sergeon
von Reventh St. Nw
George F. Zurhorst
Lancelein
Frank Grier’ S Sons CO
Saventit BT
W. R. Sphare
F Street
N. W
Steetip Firat Claes
Eng
Cxar
Zemstovs
Patriete
Pétrograd
Ruedlex Council of Ministers
Emperor Nicholas
Zematvo
Zemetvo
Redmond
Judge
Harris & CO
Newéath
Jnoooooragea
Aes
Thinese
Horlick
Racine
Wis
AID Russia
Vera Cruz
Eneree
Ebbie
Caithit
Meitice
Silliman
Rere
Wilts
Carratian
Cétrantza
Cansul
Tajuan
Enriqué
Llorente
Representitiva
Villa
Carranza
Vera
Crug
State, Department
Hazers
Dr.c.l. Odor
Capt. Cawley
Soc
Mien
W. C. Alexander
Trustec
Connex
Henry Heath
Crofut & Knapp de
Ultra
Hawker Ae Ae
Perkins
Bath
Commerce Bureau
Europe
Hushind
J. J. Knapp
John J
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Navy Department
H. & Knapp
U. 8
W. L. Rodgers
U. N
Cape George
Secretary of the Navy
Mra. Daniel
Barker
Knapp
J. H. Knapp
U. & WN. Ansistant
Navy
Charles Knapp
St Louis Republic
O’sullivan
Klein’s Rapid Shoe Repair CO
New York’ Ave
Ramon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!