Mayor Gaynor Faces Claims Over Warrant Payments
A New York dispute over a $48,000 warrant to Cohalan centers on mayoral responsibility. Hearst and Gaynor issued statements denying improper printing and shifting blame, while Comptroller Metz and Prendergast notes stress that final payment rested with the Gaynor administration and involved legal services tied to franchise tax cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meyer Gayner
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Associated Press
Neuwpaper Publihers Association
Hearst
Penrgast
Metz
Schumitzs
Xew York Journal
Jerome
Rusher
Gaynor
Tan
Hyde
Robert Adamson
Allon B
Parker
Predengst
Mathewson
Mathewson (the Deputy Comptroller
Cohalan
McClellan
Comptrollers Office
Aokmer
Chamberlain Martin
Inm
Ballinger Denies Attacks as Glares at Glavis in Testimony
Secretary Ballinger testifies before the congressional committee denying charges against him and condemning Glavis as deceptive. He defends actions on the Cunningham coal cases and reads a letter to Garfield that unsettles him, while countering claims about Alaska coal claims and past office conduct. The session draws a large crowd as witnesses frame Ballinger’s integrity and the ailing administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm Cunningham
Jim
Secretary of the Interior
Richard A Ballinger
Louige Glavis Gifford Pitchot
Glavis
Land Office
Horace T Jones
Ballinger
Gatfeld
Pinchot
Vertrees
Hallinger
Ablef Forester
Jim” Garfeld
Theodore Roosevelt
Cunningham
Battinger
Seattle
Clarence Cunningham
Garfield
Roosevelt
Washington
Gravis
Garfeld
Garfields
Balllinger
Public Lands Committee
St Attorney
Fatal fall in a theater at Lincoln Square
In New York on April 29 Louise Loeffler a 14 year old high school student fell from the gallery at Lincoln Square Theater while racing for seats. Her skull was fractured and doctors fear death. The incident caused a panic as audience members fainted and a hat was struck by the fall. She had defied her mother to attend with two companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louise Loeffler
Lincoln Square Theater
Louise
Steeplechase Jockey Shot in Baltimore
William Woodbury a 30 year old steeplechase jockey from Columbus Ohio lies in a Baltimore hospital in critical condition with a bullet wound. Gus Gardiner a 28 year old Philadelphia pugilist is held for a possible weapon charge after a pistol was found. Woodbury says the shooting was an accident and Gardiner is not responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willan Woodberry
Baltimore
William Woodbury
Columbus
Ohio
Gus Gardiner
Monorail Roads for Alaska Seek Rapid Car Link Noted
London reports Louis Brennan's monorail system to connect Alaskan camps. An American syndicate led by J E Bal lain of Seattle and New York bankers gains exclusive rights to use the car in Alaska. They plan 160 miles of road in a year after two cars are built, cost estimated at 3000 dollars per mile versus higher rail costs. The gyroscope car may ease curves, with branches to gold fields to boost output.
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Camps
London
Louis Brennan
Alaska
J E Ballaine
Seattle
New York
Ballaine
Matameika
Advertising cutoff for Sunday Post notices today
Early advertising rules state that classified and display advertisements for The Sunday Post cannot be accepted after 7 p m today. The notice outlines a firm deadline for all submissions to be included in the upcoming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunday Post
Capitol Architect Guilty of Conspiracy in Capitol Desk Bill
Capital architect Joseph M Huston was found guilty of conspiracy for falsely certifying a padded bill for desks for the Pennsylvania state capitol after a four week trial. Jurors deliberated 26 hours, with a mercy recommendation citing his prior irreproachable reputation. A motion for suspension of sentence was granted to allow a new trial request. Huston faces four additional cases and an equity suit seeking 5 million dollars over alleged overpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Capitol
Joseph M Huston
State Capitol
Huston
Washington Choral Society Presents The Golden Legend Cantata
The Washington Choral Society under Heinrich Hamicher presented Sullivan's The Golden Legend at Continental Hall. Soloists Mme Hugh Camp of Berne and Henry Gurney of Washington shared the dramatic roles Elsie, Prince Henry, and Bula with Mabel Owen Beard, Grant Odell, and accompanied by Arthur Mayo on piano due to orchestral limitations.
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Washington Choral Society
Heinrich Hamicher
Iis
Continental Hall
Sullivan
Longfellow
Elsie
Prince Henry
Mme Hugh- Camp
Berne
Switzerland
Henry Gurney
Philadelphia
Washington
Mme Hugh-Camp
Gurney
Meta
Bula
Mabel Owen Beard
Volod
Grant Odell
Baltimore
Lucifer
Beng
Arthur Mayo
Ten Die In Hotel Fire Started by Careless Smoker
A deadly blaze at the Rossmore Hotel in Cornwall began on the main stairway when a smoker dropped a lighted cigar or match. Ten people died and $9,250,000 in damage resulted as guests and staff escaped by rope ladders or roofs. heroic actions by the telephone operator and volunteers aided many. The fire halted electric power, affecting local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunny
Canwall
Ontario
Rossmore
Colquehoun Block
Charles Gray
Ives Bed Company
Benjamin Fielding
Sterling Bank
Charles Gagne
Bank of Montreal
Levis
Quebec
W Taylor Archibald
Cornwall
Miss White
William Hulme
Ernest Bullen
Charles Grey
Migs Betcher
Wdimins Amendment to Railroad Bill in Senate Fight
The Senate weighed the Cummins substitute to the Crawford Elkips amendment on railroad regulation as Democrats and insurgents opposed the administration bill. Cummins moved to require Interstate Commerce Commission approval for rates before enforcement, while La Follette urged preserving the Sherman antitrust law. Voting showed strong administration control with 29 yeas and 25 nays, as Cummins pledged a renewed effort with a new proviso pending Monday’s resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yeas
Bacon
Bailey
Beveridge
Borah
Bristow
Burkett Chamberlain
Clapp
Clay
Cummins
Davis
Dixon
Delliver
Fletcher
Frazier
Gamble
Gore
Johnston
le Follette
Martin
Nelson Overman
Paynter
Percy
Purcell
Simmons
Smith
South Carolina
Stone
Taylor
Bradley
Brandegee
Brown
Bulkeley
Burnham
Burrows
Burton
Cartier
Clark
Wyoming
Crane
Crawford
Cullong
Curtis
Depew
du Pont Eilons
Gallinger
Guggenheim
Heyburn
Jones
Kean
Lodge
Nixon
Oliver
Page Perkins
Piles
Root
Scott
Michigan
Smoot
Stephens
Southerland
Warner
Cunming
la Follette
la Follettes
Newlands
Frye
Wisconsin
Myr la Follette
Coleagues
Senator la Follette
House approves measure on railroad property valuation
A House tied vote of 130 to an amendment directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to proceed with a thorough valuation of all railroad property. The move, aided by insurgents and some regulars, defeated regulars backing Chairman Menn as pro rail overhaul supporters fought the amendment. The plan aims a nationwide exhaustive physical valuation with broad potential impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Interstate Commerce Comisaiss
Evers
Esterdus
Menn
Interstate Commerce Committee
Swiss Gift Trophy Will Honor Swiss Rifle Marksmen
Dr Paul Fitter of Switzerland will carry a silver loving cup sent by Swiss in Washington to the biennial national rifle tournament in Bern from July 17. The event spotlights William Tell descendants as expert marksmen, with Leon Chapuis, secretary of the Washington Gruetli Verein, among the local delegates once noted as a top U S Army rifle shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fitter
Switzerland
Washington
Berni
Wiliam Tell
Bern
Leon Chapuis
Washington Gruethiverein
United States Army
White slave trade probe nets arrests in New York
In New York four young women purchased by district attorney agents are under care, with three men held after court. Agents posed as procurers for Seattle and Juneau establishments, revealing prices and methods of the white slave trade. The Rockefeller grand jury reported progress and is to reconvene Monday with expected details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockefeller Grand Way
Whiteman
Whitman
Gowen
Stiduala
Smt. College
Radcliffe
Seattle
Wash
Juneau
Alaska
Waltman
Harry Levinson
Belle Mare
Alexander Anderson
Levinson
Fagh Paces
Ageno
Zrand Ury
Rockefeller Grand Jury
Sullivan
Prophets Initiate 24 Members at Ilippiia Grotta Session
The fifth grand ceremonial session of Ilippiia Grotta No 15 Mystre 0 Velied Propheta of the Enchanted Realm held at Masonic Temple initiated 24 candidates led by Samuel Co Foreman Ernest Ro Sasseer Charles A Watson Paul Grove Wolfsanger P WL Rogers John C Rab J S burn Abram Press Fred L Volland Raoul Massier CB Roderick George G Newman Charles W Blaton Fritz Bruegger William R Rose Daniel B Misfet jr Alphonzo Routh Cai John McElroy Frederick W Miller Ele Sheetz Charles P Routh John H Scott Karl F Brodt. A plan to build a clubhouse and an excursion to Chesapeake Beach July 27 was discussed, with preparations for a horse show at Monument Grounds NW. A large society turnout and official judges were noted with Taft possibly attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilippiia Grotta
Masonic Temple
Samuel Co. Foreman
Ernest Ro Sasseer
Charles A Watson Paul
Grove Wolfsanger
P WL Rogers
John C Rab
J S Burn
Abram Press
Fred L Volland
Raoul Massier CB
Roderick
George G Newman
Charles W Blaton
Fritz Bruegger
William R Rose
Daniel B Misfet, Jr
Alphonzo Routh
Cai John McElroy
Frederick W Miller
Ele Sheetz
Charles P Routh
John H Scott
Karl F Brodt
Monarch
J W
Glen
Chesapeake Beach
Horse Show Opens With 250 Entrants and Taft Attendance
Spectators welcome at Monument Slope for a horse show featuring 250 entrants trained to the minute. Judging starts promptly at 2 PM with Mrs. Taft and official social circles expected to attend. Prizes awarded immediately after judges’ decisions.
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Taft
Pries
Speedway Events at Monument Grounds Near Fifteenth Street
Nearly 300 horses entered for a harness and jumping horse show hosted by the Road Drivers and Riders Association and The Washington Post. Two silver sweepstakes prizes donated by Lare Andersen and Willam P Eno. First event at 2 p.m. sharp. venue accessible by carriages and autos via Fifteenth Street.
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Washington Post
Monument
Fifteenth
Monument Grounds
Fifteenth and
Streets
Fifteenth Street
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Lare Andersen
Willam P Eno
Road Drivers and Riders’ Association
The
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Ells
Amboy
Conalan
Chamteron Hyde
Genteman
Gaynors
Thick Hyde
Atsie
Guardia
Cohalen
Charley Murphy
Wil
Tammany Hall
Nominati Nce
Independence League
Justi Gerard
Prendergast
Prenind
Rin
Seara
Garfield and
Heeva
Durban Africa
Simmer
Alt
South Indian Ocean
Ballers
Heard
Arsericam
Janver
Greathie
Durban
Glavis Acairn
Wickersham
Mrs Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Brandeis
Baltimore & Ohio RR
Lamden
Mount Royal
Tolrederick Biedvevily
Hagers
Wasl [Es
Union Station
Ingtor
Hagerstown
Sville
Frederick
Heards Island
Equator
Greenwich St
Kerguelen Island
Cape Town
John H Magruder
Connecticut Avenue
E Street
Horatio Hopkins
Hector Laurie McPherson
Savage Island
Society, Solomon
Cook Group
Cannbers
Presbyterian Church
Mary E Winkelman
Mukilteo
Latghtabu
Tonga Islands
Sevare Island
Fus
Hopkins
MePherson
Yblanic van Tus
Winkelman
Tonga
Onorail Roads
Capital Architect
Ney
J M. Huston
Pennsylvania
Choral Society
Rossmore House
Newporl
Woodstock
West
Broadway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sional Limited
Eteen
Dr. Ritter
Bear Cup
Far West
Rockefeller
Nipolis Grotta
Baltimore and
Nevera
Baltimore & Ohio
Presidents
United States
Army and Navy
Diplomatic Corps
Garrard
Fort Myer
Fifteenth Cavalry
Senator Bailey
Texas
Gen. Edwards
Col Crosby
William Kelley
Pinckney Craté
C J Meetze
N. T. de Pan
Blair Johngson
Atmos
Monument Bill
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