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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
8
The Washington Post reports Canada starts forming a large volunteer force to aid England as World War I intensifies. President Wilson predicts Democratic victory this fall, praising the party as the only instrument for progress and noting plans for tariff reform, antitrust measures, and credit expansion.
The president praises Congress for rapid reform and broader credit and conservation measures. Underwood responds with thanks, noting bipartisan effort and the nation must wait to see reforms mature, aiming for fairer business conditions and liberty.
Short obituary fragment lists interment details for Pryor Kansas Cheyie and Mirchie Notlee with mentions of Peteret and Mantis as parents.
In Kansas City on October 18, Philipa Hunt a 4 year old restaurant cook was jailed after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Teachers from Clay School traced a noon hour theft by a man whose behavior prompted suspicion at Ashland School. Principal Mrs Edmondson and Miss Price orchestrated a quiet trap with a janitor and police, leading to Hunt's arrest when identified at Clay School.
Ottawa reports 33,000 volunteers already in England with 900 on guard duty. The government will train 3,000 more in Canada and ship them to England in units of 10,000, starting December, to keep about 40,000 under arms or in training in Canada. A steady 10,000 each to be sent as equipped, with possible war office changes announced later.
Special Cable reports from Copenhagen that Denmark forbids exporting horses under five years old, hampering German military supply. German dealers allegedly pulled teeth to make horses appear older before veterinary inspection, but the deception was detected and many horses destined for war were halted at the frontier.
Party managers predict a smaller Democratic majority after the November 3 election while Republicans admit pessimism about gains. The President looms as a key asset, though many Democrats fear they cannot link local campaigns to his popularity. Lack of concrete legislative achievements is noted as a weak point for mobilizing votes.
Taft enjoys a free life after leaving office with a personal look at media and society. He and Mrs Taft attended church and a Red Cross benefit, hosted dinners and planned a Willard conference with uniform state law commissioners. He will address jurists at the University Club and preside over the American Bar Association opening session before Friday departure.
A Telegraaf dispatch from Sluis reports 3,000 occupying Germans in Blankenberghe Belgium demand hay and oats worth $25,000. They have evacuated Courtrai and many troops departed Bruges toward the French border. Forces are retreating in West Flanders amid the push toward the frontier.
British cruiser Undaunted and destroyers Lance Lennox Legion Loyal fought off the Scheldt mouth. Four German destroyers were sunk. The action suggests Germany may use the Scheldt via neutral Holland to reach the North Sea or to block British access from Antwerp. Norwich notes the presence signals potential strategy.
A Havas dispatch from Nish reports Austrians defeated in Serb territory near the Drina. They attacked Mount Goutchevo with infantry and artillery, were repulsed after a severe fire, and routed. Servians advanced to the north, drove the enemy back on the Drina, and many were drowned or killed. Bridges across the Drina were wrecked by currents, and corpses and horses floated downstream.
Heavy fighting near Dixmude and Lille signals renewed French and Allied pressure on German lines. Berlin reports uncertain troop movements while observers note German reinforcements and ongoing battles along the Belgian frontier. The French army presses toward Lille as German westward advance appears checked.
A purse snatching decoy on Edmondson avenue bridge ends in gunfire as Patrolman Popp and policewoman Mrs. Faber are wounded. John Carter, identified by the victims, confesses fear of harm and claims self defense after firing three shots at the decoy pair.
Majority Leader Underwood voiced optimism that House Democrats will press for cotton legislation after a Senate defeat of the cotton bench amendment. Regardless, leaders expect the session to end this week with a concluded Fong session.
Parisians were drawn outdoors by the hum of flying machines as the French aerial squadron kept watch for German airmen on an overcast Sunday. Low flight levels allowed easy recognition, stirring enthusiasm among large crowds across streets squares and parks.
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