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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1918

Page

7

The Rush for Safege Razors

Our advert for GENCO Safege Razors for the men at the front sparked unprecedented civilian demand. Civilians are asking where they can buy GENCO Safege Razors.

GENCO

Local Camp Sherman Notables Receive Second Tenancy

Walter C. De Groot of 1833 Quincy Street Camp Sherman Herold B Whitney of Silver Spring Md received a second tenure at Camp Sherman amid ongoing assignments at Camp Lee and Arses Street Northeast.

Arses Street Camp Lee Walter C. de Groot Quincy Streg Camp Sherman Herold B Whitney Silver Spring

Sultan to Visit His Allies

Rome Sept 2 The Sultan of Turkey plans to visit Berlin Vienna and Sofia a dispatch from Constantinople reports an alliance aimed trip.

Sultan Rome Turkey Berlin Vienna Sofa Constantinople Sada Tadam

President Warns of $500 Million Wheat Loss If Peace Arrives

President Wilson announced a tentative 1920 wheat price guarantee of 220 per bushel with a plan to study higher farm costs before spring. He warned that rapid peace or shipping gains could flood markets, risking a half billion dollars in unsold surplus and higher consumer prices. The administration aims to protect growers while avoiding undue harm to buyers.

Wilson Europe

Gibson predicts fall of Berlin in Heroes' Day tribute

Preston Gibson of Washington DC told thousands at the Hippodrome that Marines and Allied forces broke the German line at Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood and would soon nail the American flag on Berlin. He praised French and English troops who saved Paris and the United States from invasion.

Washington Post New York Rhine Berlin Preston Gibson Washington Chateau Thierry Belleau Wood Paris Gibson United States

Personal letters aid for finds aid for New York

Informationist reports German owned concerns using personal letters to relay information to Berlin. Alfred L Becker states many communications cannot be released for justice. One example cites a Pennsylvania Car Company letter to Ornatein & Koppel Berlin via Stockholm. The note uses code like patient and train rides to disguise shipments and transfers.

New York Germany Alfred L Becker Hecker Pennsylvania Car Company Pittsburgh Ornatein & Koppel Berlin Becker Erich Rothenberg Bruce Stockholm Mr Penaco

Fragonard Masterpiece Stolen in Naples Museum

Naples officials report the only Fragonard painting in the city was stolen from the museum. The theft was discovered by Prince Colonna, the museum curator, prompting an investigation into the loss of the four masterworks.

Fragonard Naples Prince Colonna

Great Drive for Slackers Roundup of draft evaders planned in New York

About 20 000 to 25 000 government agents will begin a sweep in New York and nearby areas at 7 am to identify men 21 to 41 who may be evading military service. Those lacking draft cards will be detained for verification by special boards as NY Bureau of Investigation leads the operation with police, state militia and 7 000 agents from the American Protective League. Ninety automobiles will transport detainees in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

New York Ita New York Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice American Protective League Manhattan Brooklyn

German Press Reflects Defeat as Allied Victories Grow

Reports from Cologne and Basel relay a shaken German mood after Allied advances in France and Flanders. The Cologne Gazette warns of mounting enemy strength and rest needs, while neutral papers praise Foch as a battlefield leader. The Basle National Gazette notes morale collapse and long held beliefs of German supremacy are eroding.

Foch New Zurich Gazette Basle Hindenburg Ludendorff

Gen Schindel Assigned to 21st Infantry Brigade at Meade

Camp Meade Md Sept 2 Brig Gen S J Bayard Schindel a veteran officer has reported for duty and is named to command the 21st Infantry brigade He arrives from Camp Pike Ark where he led a regiment and he has served on the general staff MacArthur will not come to Camp Meade to help organize and train the Lafayette Division. he is expected to lead a brigade in Gen Pershing’s new field army in France

Camp Meade S J Bayard Schindel 21St Schindel Camp Pike Arko France Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Camp Meile Lafayette

Garfield Statue Unveiled At New Jersey Garfield Day

A bronze statue of President James A Garfield who died in 1881 was unveiled in Long Branch at the Garfield Day celebration by Miss Lucretia Garfield and Miss Margaret Stanley Brown. Speakers included U S Senator Theodora B Burton and New Jersey Governor Edge, with Harry A Garfield present.

Long Branch N Ff James A Garfield New Jersey- Ohio Lucretia Garfield Margaret Stanley Brown New York United States Theodora B Burton Ohio Edge New Jersey Harry A Garfield

Two Killed In Auto Train Collision At Grant's Crossing

A wheat truck collided with a Chesapeake Beach Railway train at Grant's crossing near Upper Marlboro Maryland. Victims were Charles Shepherd 36 of Bristol and Daniel Moreland about 30 a laborer employed by Shepherd. The crash likely resulted from Shepherd failing to heed signals and attempting to outrun the train. The extra passenger train to Chesapeake Beach was en route to Labor Day events.

Chesapeake Beach Railway Grant’s Crossing Upper Marlboro Charles Shepherd Bristol Daniel Moreland Shepherd Randall’s Forestville Moreland Lewis Griffith Shepher Bristol Grant Chesapeake Beach

Eliminate Delay in District Draft Plan

Plans by the central committee to accelerate draft registration include doubling registrars, training 1500 registrars at Central High School, and pre registration briefings. Chief registrars, assistants, and interpreters will ensure rapid processing with translated materials and public education through posters and theater slides.

Central Committee Central High School

Builder Mason of Tuckahoe Dead at Camden Home

Thomas Mason, general superintendent of the New York Shipbuilding Company, famed for directing the cargo carrier Tuckahoe to world record time of 27 days, has died at his Camden residence after a two month illness. Director Gen Schwab praised Mason's work on the Tuckahoe, presenting him a gold watch.

Philadelphia Thomas Mason New York Shipbuilding Company Camden Gen Schwab Mason

Hoover Receives Audiffret Prize for Food Service

Paris reports Herbert C. Hoover the United States food administrator was awarded the Audiffret prize of 3000 dollars by the French Academy of Moral and Political Science for his services as food administrator in Belgium and the conquered territory of France.

Hoover Audiffret Paris Herbert C .Hoover United States French Academy of Moral and Political Science Mr Hoover Belgium France

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Washington, D. C Washbord Penn Avenue Co Schneider's Sons F Street N. W Affleck Drug National Barber Supply Albany Pharmacy 17Th & H Sts Neligan 14Th St T. E. Ogram 18Th Street Penn Avenue N. Meyers CO E Street F. B. Weaver Georgetown E. L. Allen & CO Alexandria Richard Gibson R. E. Knight & Son Alexandria People's Drug Stores Christian Gth Pennsylvania Ave O’ Donnel’s Drug 6Th & F Streets 18Th & F N.W Rudolph & West N. Y. Ave Barber & Ross Tith & G National Token Shop Geneva Icutlery Corporation Gates Avenue Geneva, N. Y Clayten and W Bo Groot Wee Camp Les Camp Sharman Harald Clayton, Fi Gen. Schindel Meade Gen. MacArthur New Army Garfield Stout Tuckahoe'’S Fhes. Mason
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