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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
8
The report details wartime tensions as German forces deploy heavy artillery to Ostend, aiming to neutralize enemy warships amid evolving strategic pressures. It references rate hearings tied to intrastate freight, credit constraints for new equipment, and testimony from railroad officials and counsel as Interstate Commerce Commission proceedings continue.
The district attorney was alerted around 9 30 pm when a woman was shot in an office. Investigators say the assailant fled the scene and nurses placed the victim under care. A witness described hearing a shot and saw someone leave the premises. Police are reviewing the case and the office remains closed for the night.
Fragmented obituary items list multiple names and locations with dates around October and November 1914. Entries mention private Ladnawers, Roget, Walton, and Bernard as figures being memorialized or attending services at local churches and hotels. The text references residences, hotels, and street names with scattered schedule cues for services and interments.
Dr Wolian F Lowther described Arab uprisings in northern Africa as part of a broader revolt against French authority. He noted that many French officers were suspected to have been captured or killed, while German mercenaries and deserters were said to be aiding the insurgents aboard the steamer Britannia arriving from Marseilles.
Special to The Washington from New York reports Brooklyn Democrats offer 600 to 31000 that Gov Glynn will win the forthcoming election by a 0.000 plurality. Whitman backers set odds 10 to 9 and 19 to 7 for Gerard. Wadsworth backers offer 19 to 1. Schumm offers 500 against 1000 that Sulzer does not poll more votes than Davenport.
The British freed a neutral steamer after confirming via the Danish embargo that oil would not reach German hands. The State Department informed that all northern European neutrals have embargoes on exports to belligerents, aiming to protect the American carrying trade. A protest was lodged with Britain over the Brindilla’s seizure at Halifax, while no official notice on the Platoria was received. Embassy reports claimed the Brindilla crew possibly scuttled the ship, though officials noted uncertainty about the ship’s destination.
Advices say the Aguas Calientes convention adjourned without result as Carranza refused to attend, delaying sessions while Villa forces move into Durango. Meytoreb (Maytorena) reinforces his army with 600 Yaqui. Indians who seized the Kerigano ship at Santa Rosalia died in transit. The convention in Aguas Calientes appointed a five member committee to assume the duties of five cabinet posts in Mexico City including foreign relations war public instruction justice and finance with no clear plan for provisional presidency.
The Daily Mail reports Zeebrugge is still held by Germans with trenches and guns being moved there in retreat preparations. Fiype's German HQ was destroyed in a British naval bombardment. Antwerp sees 10,000 German marines leave by night. Ghent cites a large troop movement toward Bruges with reinforcements arriving from Liege.
Tax data show 114,484 returns for incomes over 20 000 and 1 241 for 190 000 to 250 000, far below estimates. Married women filing separately numbered 6 682, with total returns at 278 835 for married persons, 55 212 for single men, and 2 551 for single women.
Special to The Washington Port New York Oct 2. Pollen search for the woman who owned a handpainted nightgown valued at $15 found in an unused boiler at the Hotel Berkley, West Seventy‑float Street. The incident followed a complaint by Ernest Strauss and elevator boy James Wasrel about thefts from guests’ rooms and a later arrest of Wasrel. Strauss alleges the boy rummaged a bureau drawer in the Strauss apartment. Strauss claims a diamond brooch and lavalliere were taken.
Mrs Atherton notes the accused woman’s testimony as undramatic like a matron chatting over tea. She finds the witness distinct disappointment and doubts the psychology of womanhood will sway the jury toward a verdict.
Special to The Washington Post Garden City New York Oct 22 The Carman trial unfolds with a dramatic oath and a poised but unremarkable performance by Mrs Carman as witnesses and jury listen politely The writer argues the drama lies in the case, not the defendant, and questions jurors resistance to feminine magnetism while praising her coherent testimony and self defense claims.
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