Waves Wash German Dead on Belgian Beaches
The Washington Post reports sea waves washing piles of German dead on Belgian shores as World War I news dominates. In Mexico, Zapata delegates arrive at Aguascalientes to push Carranza’s retirement, while Urquidi and policy disputes strain the constitutionalist leadership. Siege preparations continue at Agua Prieta as Maytorena forces threaten the garrison.
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THE
Washington Post
Aguascalientes
Zapata
Venustiano Carranza
Carranza
Mexico City
Marglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Senora
Nace
Marytorenia
Maytorena
Bernasnave
War books at library amid wartime demand
The Public Library opens a wide war books display on the main floor of the central branch. Librarian Dr. George F Bowerman notes a large reserve collection on countries at war and additional war related works will be added as they arrive. The library also maintains a substantial collection on peace.
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Eantice of the Nations
Parteular
George F Bowerman
Public Library
Mrs S C Rose Married in Transfiguration Church
In New York on October 4 Lieutenant William W Galbraith U S Navy married Mrs S C Rose of Washington at the Transfiguration Church with Rev George Houghton officiating. Bride given away by uncle J C Ten Eyck best man Rufus F Zogbaum. A small gathering followed by dinner at the Vanderbilt and a trip to White Sulphur Springs in a few days.
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Washington Prat
York
Church of the Transfiguration
S.© Rose
Washington, D
William W. Galbraith
U.S
George
German General von Friese Granted Prisoner Status
In Marseille on October 4 General von Friese attempted suicide while a prisoner of the French. He was placed in a military prison and is said to be insane, under constant watch to prevent further self harm. He allegedly stabbed himself in the stomach in Paris but has recovered from those injuries.
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Mexico
Genrranza
Sen
Var Fanza
United States
Vera Crna
Gen
Carrariza
Rafael Zubaran
Carranza
Francisco Trquidi
New York
Urquid
Orcers
Ranza
Gen. Villa
Marseille
Vin Friese
Paris
von Friese
Free Italian Prisoners Linked to Nicholas Offer
A Russian ambassador to Italy says Emperor Nicholas will free all Austrian Italian prisoners in Galicia and send them to Italy if Italy does not return them to Austria. Paul Bartlett, sculptor, to speak at Art and Architecture League of Washington anniversary meeting on November 7 at Mount Vernon Seminary about the commercial value of national monuments of art.
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Rome
Italy
Nicholas
Galica
Avatria
Paul Bartlett
Art and Archirotory League of Washington
Mount Vernon Seminary
Bartlett
League
Ty Henry Turner Baily
Frank Banard Johnson
J. Walter Fewkes
Aeolian Company
Bridal Gifts Displayed for Wedding Gifts
Hundreds of new and attractive articles are displayed for wedding gifts. Inspection implies no obligation to purchase.
Rulers of Italy Incline to Peace Yet Masses Favor War
Italy faces a divide between rulers leaning toward peace and the masses craving war against Austria. European papers warn of dire consequences if Italy delays action. McClellan notes Italian national spirit demanding liberation of their Austrian brothers over joining Austria in conquest.
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Italy
Austria
Europe
Germany
McClellan
New York
Trenting
Trieste
Italia
Naval bombardment bruises Germans as British flotilla harasses coast
London reports the admiralty statement on yesterday’s actions by British monitors and flotilla against German positions along the Belgian coast. German attacks on Nieuport were repulsed while British ships endured submarine torpedo fire with limited losses. A land party suffered heavy casualties as German sharpshooters targeted retreating troops.
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London
Admiralty
Nieuport
Ostend
Admiral Hood
Wildare
Mermidon
Orner Frit
Dunkirk
Belgium
Menu
Treaty Policy Bolsters Peace Hopes at Y M C A Anniversary
President spoke at the Y M C A seventyeth anniversary meeting in Pittsburgh praising peace treaties with foreign nations as a path to avoid war. He urged Christians to lead in public welfare, predicting after a year of dispute discussion no cannon would be needed, and that right would emerge as the world’s sanitary influence. Crowds greeted him as he traveled home to Washington, with campaign crowds along the route in Cumberland and onward through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
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Pittsburgh
United States
Washington
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Marye Arrives in Petrograd En Route to Rus sia
American Ambassador George T. Marye and Mrs Marye reached Petrograd today via London, traveling with secretary and Consuls Ray and Baker. The dispatch also notes ocean liner movements with several arrivals and sailings between New York, Liverpool, Rotterdam, Glasgow, and Le Havre.
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Petrograd
London
George T. Marye
Russia
Marye
Hague
Berlin
Stockholm
Ray
Baker
Philadelphia
Liverpool
New York
Rotterdam
Baren
Japanese photographer found guilty in Miss Helen Smith murder
George Kodani of Salinas was found guilty of the murder of Miss Helen Wad Smith, a young artist at Carmel by the Sea. The jury recommended life imprisonment after deliberating since yesterday, rejecting a death penalty. Evidence showed robbery was the motive and the victim aided the killer because of his skill. The body was found hidden in sand dunes.
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Miss Smith
Destruction of Arras Is Completed in Shelling
Special cable reports Arras heavily bombarded on Wednesday destroying main town buildings. The town hall belfry was toppled and hospital facilities hit, with nurses and wounded soldiers killed. Miss W Bell, a nurse noted for tending the wounded, died after injury near Le Mans. A schoolmistress in Minorville opened a hospital with 20 beds, staying to aid evacuees and save lives.
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Washington Pont
Arras
W. Bell
le Mans
Minor- Ville
Nancy
Paturianne
Mile
Headquarters of German Emperor Resemble Thickly Populated Village
Londo October 4 reports semiofficial news that Emperor William's headquarters in France resemble a busy village with about 1600 personnel plus convoy and servants. The suite includes Gen. Ploeesen, Col. Muthus, with staff and attachés. nearby are war cabinet members and staff chiefs. Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg has joined. Dispatches place headquarters near Mezieregs in Ardennes, 47 miles northeast of Rheims.
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Londo
Petrograd
Exchange Telegraph Company
Emperor William
France
Gena
Ploeesen
Gontard
Helms
Marchantt
Muthus
Paunte
Capristh
Hirshhfeld
Count von Moltke
Prince of Schoenberg
Prince of Pleas
William
Austria-Hungary
von Bethmenn-Hollweg
Stam
London
Copenhagen
Pat Mezieregs
Department of Ardennes
Rheims
Horse Foils Thief Who Stole Buchanan’s Horse
Special to The Washington Post from Rochester Michigan recounts how Walter Buchanan’s horse Dobbin foiled a thief chained to the horse’s behavior as it was driven away near a hardware store. The thief fled toward Pontiac but Dobbin steered the pursuit to Buchanan’s home where hired man Charlee Revold captured the man. Deputy Sheriff Frank Stone then recaptured the suspect at the lockup and took him to the county jail.
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Washington Post
Rochester
Mich
Walter Buchanan
Buchanan
Pontiac
Dobbin
Charlee Revold
Revold
Frank Stone
Stone
Holy Land Through the Camera travel talk announced
Reverend E B D Gaw of West Washington Baptist Church will speak at Linthlem Hall Georgetown on Wednesday night. The illustrated lecture uses photographs from his Holy Land journey with The Washington Post travel party.
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Holy Land
E B. D. Gaw
West Washington Baptist Church
Linthleum Hall
Georgetown
Gaw
Washington Post
HolyLand Jourist
Bargain listings for grand Washington homes for sale
An extensive wartime style real estate section offers multiple properties in Washington D C Heights Capitol Hill and near 14th 12th and Mass avenues. Listings include 2 to 3 story brick houses with hot water heat gas electricity and cellars. Prices range from $3 500 to $6 500 with terms small payments and trusts.
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Washington
4Th
Columbia Heights
Lamont ST
N. W
Kennedy & Davie
Savage
Newton St
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania Avenue
Euclid
Heights
16Th Street
West
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Xander
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