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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1914

Page

8

British submarine sinks destroyer in river escape parade sports

A chaotic bulletin lists a British submarine sinking a German destroyer near the River Emss and outlines a competing cup prizes program at American League Park. It details a Denver team in a Dill event, a parade to Mavoure Temple, and a lengthy schedule of officers, judges, and routes for a civic pageant with sports extras and inspections, interwoven with a bomber of names and places.

Capital Commanderies Mavoure Temple Denver Roush Inspectioan Wowlkoe Ab Anon Mbls Conmunindesys Conmunindesys PW Iover Meuteman Amd Walt Hoos Weutenaur

Funeral Notices and Obituaries in Arlington Area

Fragmented obituary notices list multiple individuals including Mrs Grose and Mr Con?madia, with interment details and addresses. Mentions Arlington routines, fall season service dates, and funeral arrangements at local churches and cemeteries.

HindU unrest feared in Egypt Britain blunders in handling

Berlin reports Britain moved Indian Mohammedan troops to Europe under the pretext of a military tournament amid fears of unrest in Egypt. Egyptian students are flogged for remarks against Britain, while officials search for the Khedive’s wife and sister. A Persian royal exile returns to the frontier with arms.

Persia Berlin Sayville Cial Anzeiger Great Britain France India Europe Egypt Khedive Engish Alexandria Nimet Hanem Jal Turkey Sea of Marmora Dardanelles Bosphorus Salar Ed Dowleh Perma Mohammed Ali Muza Russia

HALT MAJ SEAMAN AS SPY AND WAR NOTES

Former American officer and companion freed by papers. Norwegian minister Wedel-Jarlsberg shells strike car, chauffeur killed, driver uninjured. Maj Lows and Hart Berg held on spy suspicions then released. Servia described as desperate under Russian policy. art museum director reports no major losses. Pilots rescued from St Peters Church. German mines in North Sea seen as blockade risk. navigation grim as winter storms threaten mine anchors.

Patig Wedel-Jarlsberg France Wedel-darlabere Lows Seaman Hart Berg Servia Ish Resust Otto von Falke Heiling Museum of Art Teouvain St Peters Frenr Thilemann Portugal Germany

Crowned Sovereign Grand Commander of Scottish Rite South

The installation yesterday in the cathedral elevated Tudgs Grove Fleming Voure to sovereign grand commander. Charles Rosenbaum of Little Rock was elected lieutenant grand commander. New officers include Buck of New Orleans as grand chancellor and Moore of Alabama as a key state figure.

Alabama Laurel, Md Cleveland Charles E Rosenbaum Little Rock Tudgs Grove Fleming Voure United States Yeaterday Ifterroan Moore James LD Richardson Taurel Wii Montgomery Tbama Lodge of Perfection of Suprem. Council Fom Albert Pike Isrand Master Pike Tan & Ke Ofivers Ag Foullows Theutenant Wrand Chaka TO Reenbaum Noo Charles FO Buck John Harv Virginia Thomas Jefferson Tower Jefferson Andrew Tacksorm Meriwether Ferre Missouri Lawists Clark

Triple Entente Moves To Reopen the Dardanelles

Petrograd reported by M. Sazonoff that Russia Great Britain and France are taking steps to secure reopening of the Dardanelles.

Triple Entente Dardanelles Petrograd London Sazonoff Russia Great Britain France

Envoys Attend Plaza Arrival Mix At New York Event

Sir Cecil Spring-Rice ambassador to the United States arrived at the Plaza from Washington to meet Lady Spring-Rice aboard the Celtic. Russian Ambassador and Mrs Bakhmeteff rushed to greet him, while Sir Cecil remained silent on the European situation. The first Plaza dimmer dance in the rose room drew many dignitaries, including Ambassador Spring-Rice, Ambassador Bakhmeteff, and other notable guests.

New York Sir Cot Arthur Spring-Rice United States Plaza Washington Lady Spring-Rice Cecil George Bakhmeteff Bakhmeteff Sir Cecil Parm Sakhmeteff Spring-Rire

Drive Germans Back Continued From First Page

The report describes ongoing fighting near the Meuse and in the Woevre district with German attempts to halt Allied offensives failing. Night battles strain troops as German observers and hidden machine gunners use balloons and searchlights, while Gen Cherfils notes German patient, well organized tactics and strong coordination between artillery and infantry despite Allied presses.

Paris Gen -Lerre Cherfus Cherfils

President approves cotton relief plan amid currency debate

President informs North Carolina delegation that ample currency exists for relief and rejects a $500 million federal notes proposal. He backs Wade’s $150 million cotton pool and aims to pass the warehouse bill this session. Secretary Houst on notes eight St Louis firms have donated $10,000 each to the pool.

Wade Henrys South North Carolina Congress Festus J. Wade Housston St Louis Washington Henry White House House North Carolina Representative Smail Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve Board

Maytorena moves to clash with U S forces near Naco

Maytorena disregards Villa command and advances toward En position as Carranza forces under Gen Hill shell Naco. Fresh dawn assault sees heavy rifle fire on both flanks while American and Carranza troops fight to hold the town amid ongoing shelling. In Washington a New York Tribune dispatch reports Carranza eager to tour the United States in January for five months, seeking recognition and private life plans.

Rena Maco Hill Carranza Maytorina Maytorena Villa Naco Kentanin Hill Garison United States New York Washington New York Tribune Richard H Cole Mexico City Mr Cole Los Angeles de Saul State Department

Pickpocket Trust Alleged Ties Commission Told

Edward W Aitz an investigator told city council crime commission that a pickpocket trust operated with a mob of about a hundred known thieves. Saloons served as headquarters and police allegedly shared a daily cut of profits while officers checked for concealed loot.

tCheeagko City Council Crime Commission Edward W .Aitz Commission Altzs

Miss Yvette Borup Marries Roshapman Andrews in New York

Special in The Washington Port Ossining New York reports the wedding of Miss Yvette Borup daughter of Maj Henry DF Borup and A retired and sister of the late Arctic explorer George Borup to Roshapman Andrews curator of Mammalags at the Museum of Natural History New York The ceremony featured George Baiton French a cousin as escort and Mrs John Hartley of Washington DC an aunt as sponsor The best man Miles Standish Slocum and ushers Capt IV C McConnell Luther A Reed Orlands Potter The bride wore a white satin gown with chiffon veil and her bridal train once worn at the Victoria Lowse wedding The couple plan a winter stay in Lawrence Park Bronxville.

Washington Ossining Yvette Borup Henry DF Borup George Borup Roshapman Andrews Museum of Natural History New York George Baiton French John Hartley Washington DC Miles Standish Slocum IV C McConnell Luther A Reed O Newark Orlands Potter Victoria Lowse Brunswick Berlin Andrews Lawrence Park Bronxville

Man Found Dead While Fishing Near West Atomac Park

George Dougherts, six years old, was found dead on a riverbank bench in West Atomac park with a fishing rod in hand. Identified by a candle in his coat pocket signed by Samuel Eberts, former president of the Metropolitan Coach Company. The body sent to the morgue as police seek relatives.

West Aatomac Park George & Dougherts Cab Dover Metropolitan Coach Company G W Warren Nineteenth Street Samuel Eberts

Legislation for Farmers and National Bank Acceptance

Editorial asserts Congress must pass a national law enabling banks to accept insured warehouse receipts for major crops and staple goods for 4 to 5 year entries at 6 percent, secured by farm mortgages. It argues wartime solidarity supports U.S. manufacturing and shipping, and cites John A. Joyce on self preservation.

Ekadlitor Post I Trust Congress John A. Joyce

Notable Names on Pembroke Jones Guest List

A list of attendees includes de Chauines and Missy Shonts Mr and Mrs Pembroke Jones Pembroke Jones Ir Mes Alexander Mackay Smith Mrs Mark Hanna Captain and Mrs Charles W Littlefield Mr and Mrs Mortimer 17. 1 and Mrs William Evgerard Strong.

Zeppelin at Wilhelmshaven Preparing Air Raid on England

A Hague despatch notes Count Zeppelin with staff at Wilhelmshaven as the launch point for a major air raid on Britain. He reportedly vows to prove England remembered, while sources say the Emperor offered him command of the air fleet. Zeppelin staff work day and night, with Emden station to handle other airships.

Count Zeppelin Wilhelmshaven England London Hague Sxpress Zeppelins North Sea British Isles the Express Zeppelin Wiliam

Two German Fliers Burned to Death In Duel With a French Aeroplane

Official dispatches report an aerial duel at Jonchery near Rheims on October 5. German aviator Frantz and mechanic Quinault fought a French plane, the German crew burned in the flames as Frantz earned the Legion of Honor and Quinault the military medal for the maneuver and pursuit.

Bordeaux French War Department Jonchery Rheims Frantz Quinault Aero Quinantt

Suit Stirs St Louis Prominent Clubman Slated for Divorce

Mrs Mildred Blackwell, a noted St Louis socialite, files for divorce from Harry A Blackwell citing general indignities and seeking custody of their 16 year old son Mia. She rejects alimony while asking the court to decide support. Blackwell is a St Louis business leader and club member with wide family ties to prominent figures.

Peral Washington Post Mildred Blackwell Mia Blackwell Wilfrid Pee Harry Arthur Blackwill Iwe Blackwell-Wielands Book and Stationers Company St Louis Racquet St Loms Stuart M Aldrich Nelson Aldrich Rhode Island John D. Rockefeller Jr Quater Parmely W Hetrick Cleveland Ohio Myron T Hetrick United States Mraner Arthur Christopher Mr .Hristopher

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