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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
3
District of Columbia news reports Riggs National Bank officials pushing for an expedited trial on indictments for perjury. Government counsel and Treasury figures, including McAdoo and Untermyer, are involved as hearings and motions unfold amid civil suits and appeals over bank practices and charters.
The seventh annual banquet of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school drew about 100 guests at the parish hall on Columbia Road NW. Retiring pastor Rev John T Ensor and incoming pastor Rev James Shera Montgomery spoke. A program of Shakespearean entertainment followed with performances by Miss Evelyn Bright and Raynor Vaughan, and a school orchestra.
An old notice describes a powder claimed to be used in shoes to ease frost bite pain and foot swelling. It mentions Allen S. Olmsted and Le Boy as part of the reader’s address and hints at a product marketed to relieve tired, aching feet.
After a March 27 public hearing the District commissioners submitted a report to the Secretary of War recommending the Potomac bridge be located at or near the present terminus at Thirty-sixth street and no farther east than Thirty-fourth street. They argue a fixed bridge avoids river traffic disruption and emphasizes the Aqueduct bridge as vital to cross-town business ties with Virginia, urging immediate replacement of the old structure.
John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, issued a statement denying any renewal application for Riggs National Bank or any intention to refuse renewal based on pending indictments. He said the office has not received an application and has no control over Justice Department cases or related correspondence.
At Memorial Continental Hall last evening the Motet Choral Society under Otto Torney Simon gave its season finale. The chorus, well trained and balanced, offered Land of Amorea, Fae World Is Too Much With Ya, Sounds of Evening, Star of Evening, and Hail O Moon. A piano string trio accompanied the ensemble, with Arensky’s allegro notably lovely. Simon earns credit for artistic leadership as the singers respond with polished performances.
James White aged about eighty, longtime Washington resident, died at his home 1136 Twelfth Street NW at 6:16 pm last evening. Born in Ireland in 1832, he was from an old Irish family and a son of Robert L. and Mary W White. He came to the United States at eighteen and spent most of his life in the city area, engaging in mercantile work in Washington and Alexandria, including the firm Power & White in Alexandria.
District Attorney John Laskey called press statements by defense counsel improper while asserting he has pursued a fair policy to bring indicted citizens to trial as early as possible. He said no injustice has been done and that the case was advanced to accommodate defendants without delaying other major indictments.
The National reopens with Jean Websters romantic comedy Daddy Long Legs headlined by Henry Miller and Ruth Chatterton, marking the first Washington appearance of the original New York cast after two years. Also on the bill are Nobody Home at Belasco and a slate of vaudeville and film attractions at multiple venues.
The chancellor declares Germany fights for life not conquest as he lauds unity and the nation. He condemns starvation policies by Britain and allies and outlines aims for a peaceful, strong Europe while warning against allied plans to destroy Prussia’s power. He notes Poland and nationalities issues must be resolved by Germany and Austria Hungary.
The interstate commerce committee amended the child labor bill after House passage. It now prohibits shipment of goods manufactured with child labor in interstate commerce and holds producers or dealers liable if they ship products from plants employing children within 30 days. The measure aims to avoid constitutional challenges and will be reported to the Senate by Senator Robinson of Arkansas.
Market items from Baltimore show a dull session with declines across corn oats and poultry. Prices listed for eggs butter and various live poultry categories reflect state spreads Maryland Pennsylvania and Western markets with bid levels and pack specifics.
Chicago and New York livestock and cottonseed oil market notes for April 5 and 6 include hogs cattle sheep and lambs receipts and price ranges from Chicago and New York exchanges. Prices span light to heavy hogs beef steers cows calves and sows with varied bids. cottonseed oil futures show currents for crude and various months with spot yellows and whites. Important items include firm hogs and steady sheep streams, plus Maryland spring lambs priced per head.
New York April grain prices show spot wheat ease for No 1 durum at 1.36 percent No 2 hard 132 percent No 1 Northern Duluth 1.41 percent and No 1 Northern Manitoba 1.45 percent futures for May weak Corn spot No 2 yellow 15 percent NY oats steady
New York April 5 copper firm near 28.00. Electrolytic and nearby quotes show unchanged levels with mixed futures. Tin remains strong with London spot at £193 5s and futures around £193. Base metals in steady tone amid ongoing market activity.
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