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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1915

Page

7

Allies Link Their Lines In Gallant Open Warfare

Dispatch describes brutal fighting in the Anzac region with New Zealand and Indian brigades engaged against Turkish forces on the Gallipoli front. The plains and trenches are reported littered with dead, machine guns roaring as Allied and Ottoman troops clash for control of key ridges and water routes.

New Zealand London Penimsula Peru Dardanelles Mt Noy Wis Suvla Trey Mithire Guanere Tanger

Brig Gen P A Kenna Dead in Turkish Campaign

Brig Gen P A Kenna is reported dead after an assault on Turkish defenses in the Dardanelles Campaign. The death news arrived in New York via London cable, sent to James by Lord Decies. The National Horse Show association praises his equestrian talents and leadership, noting broad popularity among riders across the United States and Canada.

Linus Prust and Savinge Bank Chicago Great Britain France James B Forgan First National Bank New York J P Morgan Woshington London Lord Decies James National Horse United States Canada

Senora Azpiroz and Related Tragic Death Reported

A cryptic notice reports the death by suicide of Senora Azpiroz in Washington. It mentions her father, a former minister from a Mexican connection, and references a prominent family involved in earlier court matters. The fragmentary text is unclear on dates and exact locations.

Abe Washington Mexico

Lisbon in Fear of Revolt Amid Rising Tensions

A fragmentary report from London outlines fears in Lisbon of a government revolt triggered by republican opposition. It notes troops held barracks and a tense atmosphere as authorities prepared for potential disturbances.

Lisbon

Savings in Porto Rico Pennies Run Up to Dollars

Postmasters drive postal savings push in Porto Rico teaching penny saving in schools and at mass meetings. Deposits total five hundred thousand dollars with over one thousand savers. Campaign includes 40 000 circulars and school programs in Spanish to explain postal service and banks.

Postofive Department Porto Rico Juana Diaz Postoffica United States Postal Service Mand

Violent quake rattles towns near Rome Italy

Rome reports a strong earthquake striking Speleto about 60 miles northeast of Rome. The ancient Temple of Clitumnus, eight miles from Speleto, sustained light damage while tremors were also felt in Cosenza, Calabria, sparking local panic among residents.

Washington Post Rome Speleto Toda Clitumnus Cosenza Calabria

Torpedoed ship beached near port after sinking report

London Sept 18 The British tank steamer Saneferino, yesterday reported torpedoed and sunk by a submarine, has been beached according to Lloyds. The steamer was last heard to have sailed from Puerto Mexico in August.

London Saneferino Lieyds Fuerto Mexico

Gems in Old Coat Gone

Special to The Washington Post New York September 19 A purse of $2800 worth jewels vanished from Katharine B Watsons coat pocket as she rode uptown in her car. She recalled the coat hid the jewels when reading news of a murder and suspects either theft or loss during a Mardi Gras party at Cones imand.

Washington Post London Gary Ind Edmund A H Kayser Tolleston Woshington Post New York Katharine B Watson Aha Nichola Mea Watton Cones Imand

Twelve Bank Branches Authorized in New Federal Rule

In New York City the Chatham and Phoenix National Bank will open twelve branches tomorrow under a special Reserve Board ruling. The move, a shift from fixed policy, follows a similar grant to the Bank of California and reflects Federal reserve expansion. The merged Century and Security banks, with roots dating to 1812 and 1830, capitalize on the new system to extend national banking. The League to Bank begins broader military preparedness talks alongside praise for expansion.

Chicago Continental and Commercial National Armour Bank George M Reynolds Ite New York Washington Chatham and Phoenix Satonal Bank New York City Bank of California Chatham and Phoenix National Bank Thia City Phoenix Chatham National Banks Century Chatham and Phoenix Bank McAdoo Williams Century Bank Chatham and Phoenix Reserve Board Treasury Ne Waders Federal Reserve System Reserve System Natonal League To Bank William How Leagues Lawrence Lowell Harvard University John Grier Hibben Princeton Oscar . Straus Theodore Marburg Baltimore League

Zeppelin Raid Seen From London by Two Steamers Near New York

Special to She Washington Post and New York Times reports from two steamships nearing New York recount a London Zeppelin raid. Eyewitness Haddon Chambers describes a night sky lit by searchlights, flares, and a direct hit that sent the airship to a clouded, rising exit. The other witness notes casualties and destruction in East London with 100 dead and dozens of buildings damaged.

Adda Zealanitera Ther Cama Washington Post New York London New York Times Haddow Chambers Rotterdam William Hogg Willam Hoge Highgate

British watchmakers gain munitions orders in Switzerland

Geneva reports that the British minister at Berne visited Locle watch factories with a commission of British experts and approved munitions production, followed by a large order. The Italian government has placed a similar order worth several million pounds with watchmakers at Chaux-De-Fonds near Neuchatel.

Geneva Switzerland Berne Locle Chaux-De-Fonds Neuchatel

Insist London Is Fortified Says German Statement

An official German statement refutes Arthur Balfour and claims London is heavily fortified with permanent and field works. It notes German airships and planes repeatedly bombed London and argues Balfour failed to mention attacks on open German towns beyond the combat zone and on unprotected railway passengers.

Berlin London Arthur J Balfour Admiralty Balfour

Bristol Strike Settled At New Departure Company

Bristol Conn Sept 19 The New Departure Manufacturing Company strike ended as employees voted to accept a compromise. A 10 hour week with 7 12 hours pay will be the new schedule. About 1 600 employees will return to work tomorrow.

Bristol Conn New Departure Manufacturing Company

Demolish Dante Monument Reported in Rome

The Tribuna says the Dante monument in Trent once praised as a sculpture master piece has been demolished by Austrians to melt the bronze for cannon. It stood in Piazza Dante facing the station.

Rome Paris the Tribuna Trent Dante Zocchi

Balkan Kings to Confer on Danube Vacation Meeting

A report dated September 19 states the Romanian king’s Danube vacation aims at a possible meeting with King Ferdinand of Bulgaria. No confirmation yet. If war actions are involved they will be discussed.

Boston Europe Marshall Bryan Organization of Odd Fellows United States Braves Field Roumania Bulgara Danube Sofa

Major Canal Slide Blocks Channel At Panama

A large landslide yesterday north of Gold Hill on the east bank of the Panama Canal fills most of the channel with earth rising above the water. Estimates put the moved earth at over 100,000 cubic yards. Dredging aims to cut a passage in four to five days, but most expect a week before ships of any draft can pass.

Panama Gold Hil

Copper theft from monastery cupola reported by Austrians

A Petrograd dispatch dated September 1 reports Austrian forces are stripping churches of metal including copper. The strongest item noted is the removal of thick red copper sheets from the cupola of the Fotchaverin monastery, highlighting widespread theft of sacred metals.

Petrograd Cupolla Fotchavere

Saving Life Station offers blood circulation restoration cure

An old advertisement touts a method to restore blood circulation for diseased parts claiming relief of suffering and prevention of death from apoplexy kidney disease heart disease and many ailments. It promotes Curtis Miller with 49 years practice and Parker with six years in Bond Building offices and home visits.

Bright MT Dith Casr Curtis Miller Lagt Galt

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