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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1915

Page

10

Federal Reserve Reports Signal Slow U.S. Economic Upturn

The Federal Reserve reports slight improvement across districts with robust foreign demand in iron, steel, machinery and wool. Retail trade remains below normal in many areas, while coal, cotton and tobacco markets show mixed, hopeful signs as rail traffic rises and a large harvest outlook develops.

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France Could Send Gold to United States to Stabilize Exchange

Paris discussion by Senator Almond suggests France may ship 1.5 billion francs worth of gold to the United States to back loans and stabilize exchange rates. New York bankers anticipate a national credit loan backed by American, Canadian, and South American bonds with British note cover to bolster security.

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Presidio social gaiety halted by Pershing tragedy

San Francisco dispatch reports Presidio social life suspended after the death of General Pershing’s wife and three children in a fire. The piece notes repeated previous fatal fires in officers’ quarters, blaming flimsy old buildings and inadequate fire-fighting, with respect and memorials from officers and peers. It recalls past tragedies and honors Mrs Pershing’s character while detailing firefighting limitations and the post’s somber mood.

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Official War Reports From Austria Germany and Russia

A long dispatch from Vienna Sept 1 reports Lutsk fell to Austro-Hungarian forces after bayonet attacks dislodging Russian troops from railway stations and barracks. German and Austro-Hungarian commands claim large prisoner and booty totals across Galicia, with further fronts in Bohemia and Riga-Dyinsk detailing advances and heavy combat.

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Police Notes Chronicle Day of Thefts And Incidents

Police notes summarize robberies and vandalism reported yesterday. Items stolen include hens from Charles C Wyllie at the Naval Observatory, a watch from Erwin Modena, and a horse and wagon from J E Donaldson. a crate of exes and other property were taken in separate incidents. A missing child, Pauline Judy, 8, was reported from 127 Park Place Northeast. A man’s auto was stolen from 407 Ninth Street Northwest, and a lockout was issued for a Kirnest Burkan automobile with three men and two women occupants after a collision near 462 Kentucky Avenue Southeast.

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Russia Seeks Loan and Expands State Bank Powers

Petrograd reports the Duma finance committee approved a bill extending the state bank's right to issue paper money to meet wartime costs. Estimated 1915 expenses exceed 10 billion rubles with 4 billion more to raise, while a foreign loan is planned. Russia claims the strongest gold reserve backing its currency, second only to Britain, as savings banks expand.

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Floral offerings cover Pershing grave at Cheyenne

Thousands gathered as Mrs Frances Warren Pershing and her three daughters were laid to rest in Cheyenne. The funeral featured a packed church, a procession of hearses, and hundreds of floral tributes totaling over 1500 offerings. Gen Pershing sat with calm sorrow as the service proceeded in the Episcopal church.

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Blast in Munitions Plant in Hastings Injures Six

A copper melting tank exploded at 1 am in the sheet mill of the National Conduct and Cable Company in Hastings New York. The blast showered red hot copper over six nearby workers. The plant operates all night to produce munitions for the Allies with steel and copper disks used for cartridge shells.

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Merchants Seek Branch Post Office in Washington

Avenue merchants urge Postmaster Chance to create a branch post office in the old Postoffice Department building. The Retail Merchants Association sent a letter to Postmaster Praeger, noting a petition on file and hoping for favorable action soon. The committee also praises Mr. Chance's recent progress.

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Berlin Changes Policy On Naval Warfare

Berlin signals a hopeful shift toward US action to curb British and allied interference with neutral trade. Germany’s Von Bernstorff letter outlines a planned reply tied to the Arabic incident, asserting peaceful merchant ships are protected and that passenger vessels were the focus. Officials note no current dispute over freighters with Americans and await formal Berlin terms. The State Department and Berlin discuss whether peaceful trade ships must be warned and visited before sinking, while Wilson awaits a renewed British restraint note. The US prepares a new note to Britain over restrictions in orders in council.

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Corcoran Gallery Opens After July Closure

Public admission returned to the Corcoran Gallery of Art on opening day with extensive summer improvements. Hours run 12 pm to 7 pm Monday and 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday 1 30 pm to 3 30 pm after November 1. Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays charge 25 cents while other days are free. The art school resumes October 1, and a new second floor adds a picture gallery and space for exhibitions planned next winter.

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Jews Set Day Of Fasting And Prayer

Orthodox synagogues across the United States were told to observe Sunday September 6 as a fast day. The Great Synagogue in New York announced the proclamation, urging prayers for Jews in Asia and Europe and calling for a collective fund to aid Jewish war sufferers. It is hoped to raise $1,000,000.

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