Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-09
THE WEEK
Epitome Of Events Endlne Oete-
Der 0. 1915.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR IN
EUROPE.

Failing satisfactory assurances from
Bulgaria that she would maintain neu-
| trality. the diplomatic representatives
=. Of Russia and the allied powers asked
for their passports, in the belief that
Bulgaria had thrown in her lot with
the Teutonio entente; anti-war demon
strations were reported in Bulgaria.
The prime minister Of Greece, Ven
izelos. was forced to resign by the
throne. notwithstanding his victory in
the house of deputies sustaining the
ministry in its policy of maintaining
treaty obligations with Serbia: British
and French troops landed on Greek soil
at Salonikf. to proceed overland to the
Serbian border. The British consul and
consular guards at Ispahan were re-
ported slain in an uprising of Persians
King Emmanuel of Italy, on the firing
line, closely escaped death when his
horse was wounded by an Austrian
shell. French successes on the west
front. according to Paris DISPATCHES
continued; the British were reported
to have lost captured Notifications
north of Loos under fierce German at
tack.
Conditions Affecting the q. s.
The State Department warned Turkey
The half-billion-dollar loan negotiated
by the Angio-French commission was
completely subscribed on the terms ar
ranged. Germany disavowed the sink
ing of the liner Arabic, and guaranteed
indemnity for loss of American lives
DR.. Constantin Dumba, recalled Aus
tr1an ambassador, departed under safe
conduct from the United States. Sister
Beatrice, known as the French Florence
Nightingale, in the United States to
raise funds for medical stores. visit ed
NATIONAL.
The engagement of Mrs. Norman
Gait, widow of prominent Washing
ton jeweler, and President Wilson was
formally announced from the White
House; the bride-elect is a descendant
OF Pocahontas and a resident OF
Washington. The President. in line
with the announcements Of several
members of his cabinet, declared his
purpose to vote in favor of woman suf-
frage in New Jersey. The President
addressing the navy advisory board
! urged adequate defense preparations
me Atlantic fleet, in maneuvers, pro-
ceeded TO sea to meet and defeat the
purpose of an imaginary hostile fleet to
capture an Atlantic port The admins.
tration decided to include a fast battle
cruiser in the naval program. Secre-
tary McAdoo of the Treasury Depart
| ment stated his purpose to ask Con-
gress to continue the war emergency
revenue act and to defer the removal
Of tax on sugar. The naval advisory
board. with Thomas A. Edison as chair.
man. was formally organized. Charlotte
CushDan, once Americas foremost
tragedienne, was the first actress eIe-
waited to the Hall of Fame by the New
York University. Bryan announced his
purpose to remain in politics without
holding Office. Arrow Rock dam, com.
pleted by the reclamation service, the
highest in the world. was formally
dedicated The birthday of the poet
James Whitcomb Riley. was celebrated
in Indianapolis and throughout the
| state and country. The Panama canal
was blocked by a slide. Chicago had a
dry Sunday for the first time in forty
four years. An explosion on the de.
stroyer Cummings injured two men
Nine men were rescued after six days
entombment in the Coaldale mine a,
| Lansing. Pa. Four were killed by ex.
p1osion in the powder plant at Empo-
riouni, Pa. Arizona militia was called gu,
to suppress rioting among strikers in
the Clifton copper mines Among those
who died during the week was William
Martin. formerly consul general in
China