Mayor Gaynor Defends Printing Date On Warrant Dispute
A sweeping rebuttal from Mayor Gaynor and allies follows claims of misprint on a document linked to a $43,000 warrant. Comptroller Metz and others note the payment rested with Gaynor's administration, while Hearst criticizes press handling and cites January 4 as key. The exchange centers on responsibility for the Cohalan warrant and the administration’s role in approving the payment.
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Meyer Gayner
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Associated Press
Neuwpaper Publihers Association
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Penrgast
Metz
Gaynor
Amboy
Conalan
Chamteron Hyde
Genteman
Gaynors
Thick Hyde
Atsie
Cohalen
Charley Murphy
Wil
Tammany Hall
Cohalan
Nominati Nce
Independence League
Justi Gerard
Jerome
Tan
Hyde
Robert Adamson
Allon B
Parker
Predengst
Mathewson
McClellan
Comptrollers Office
Aokmer
Chamberlain Martin
Inm
Ballinger Faces Charges in Senate Hearing Contemptible Denials
Secretary Ballinger testifies at congressional inquiry denying charges by Glavis and Pinchot, reading a letter to "Dear Jim" that unsettles him. He defends actions on Cunningham coal cases, cites Roosevelt praise, and clashes over veracity while denying plans to deny government. The scene draws a large audience as hearings continue with spectators and family members present.
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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
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Clarence Cunningham
Garfield
Roosevelt
Washington
Gravis
Garfeld
Garfields
Balllinger
Public Lands Committee
St Attorney
Wickersham
Mrs Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Brandeis
Fatal Fall in a Theater From Rush for Seat
Louise Loeffler a 14 year old high school student fell fifty feet from the Lincoln Square Theater gallery into the orchestra pit. Her skull was fractured and death was expected from internal injuries. Panic followed as the audience reacted with fainting spells and a hat was struck by her body. She had disobeyed her mother and went to the theater with two companions, racing for front row seats before tripping in high heels.
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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 hearing on carrying a concealed weapon after a pistol was found. Woodbury says the shooting was an accident and Gardiner is not responsible.
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Willan Woodberry
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William Woodbury
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Ohio
Gus Gardiner
Monorail Roads for Alaska to Link Camps
London reports the first practical use of Louis Brennan’s monorail. An American syndicate led by J E Bal laine of Seattle and New York bankers secures exclusive Alaska rights to build 160 miles of monorail road within a year after two test cars arrive. Estimated cost drops to about 3000 dollars per mile, with plans to extend to coal fields and gold regions, boosting output.
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London
Louis Brennan
Alaska
J E Ballaine
Seattle
New York
Ballaine
Matameika
Advertising Cutoff Notice for Sunday Post Ads
Early advertising notice states no classified or display ads for The Sunday Post will be accepted after 7 PM today. This keeps deadlines clear for submissions and prevents late entries.
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Sunday Post
Capital Architect Huston Convicted Of Conspiracy
Capital architect Joseph M Huston was found guilty of conspiracy in certifying a padded desk bill for the state capitol after a four week trial. Jury deliberated 26 hours. He received a mercy recommendation due to prior irreproachable reputation. A suspension of sentence was granted for a possible new trial. Huston faces four more cases and an equity suit seeking 5 million dollars for allegedly wrongfully paid capitol furnishings.
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Capitol
Joseph M Huston
State Capitol
Huston
Golden Legend concert ends Washington Choral Society
The Washington Choral Society under Heinrich Hamicher presented Sullivan's The Golden Legend at Continental Hall closing its season. Soloists Mme Hugh Camp Christina, Henry Gurney, Mrs Mabel Owen Beard, Grant Odell and pianist Arthur Mayo highlighted the performance with strong critical reception for the soprano and tenor.
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Henry Gurney
Philadelphia
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Gurney
Meta
Bula
Mabel Owen Beard
Volod
Grant Odell
Baltimore
Lucifer
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Arthur Mayo
Ten Die In Hotel Fire Started by Careless Smoker
Ten lives were lost when the Rossmore Hotel burned after a smoker dropped a lighted cigar on the main stairway. The blaze caused $250,000 in damage. victims include Charles Gray and his family, Benjamin Fielding, Charles Gagne, Mrs Ar thibald, Miss White, William Hulme, Ernest Bullen. rescue efforts by a volunteer brigade and the night operator Migs Betcher aided alarms and evacuations. The fire disrupted Cornwall power and services.
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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 Sparks Senate Fight
The Senate debated the administration railroad bill with a Cummins substitute failing 35 to 9 and the Crawford Elkips amendment under attack. Senator La Follette then spoke urging strong Sherman antitrust protections, while Cummins moved to a new provision delaying any rate or classification change without Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
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Wisconsin
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House Amends Rail Valuation Measure Defeated
A House vote of 130 to a bid amendment aimed at a comprehensive valuation of railroad property by the Interstate Commerce Commission failed amid insurgent and regular opposition. The plan would have required exhaustive physical valuations of US railroads, seen as far reaching in impact.
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Interstate Commerce Comisaiss
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Menn
Interstate Commerce Committee
Swiss Trophy to Be Won at Bern National Rifle Meet
Dr Paul Fitter of Switzerland will bear a silver loving cup sent by Swiss in Washington for the biennial national rifle tournament at Bern July 17. Rifle shooting boosts Swiss fame as marksmen, with Leon Chapuis of the Washington Gruithi verein to represent the local colony, once a top U.S. Army rifle shot.
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Switzerland
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Berni
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United States Army
White slave investigations stun New York bidders
New York officials announced progress in the Rockefeller grand jury probe into the white slave trade. District Attorney Whitman disclosed that four young women were purchased by special agents, two from prominent colleges, and several men tied to procuring rings were arrested or jailed. Agents described prices paid and methods used, signaling further arrests and sensational developments anticipated as the inquiry continues.
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Prophets Initiate 24 in fifth grand ceremonial session
The Ilippiia Grotta No 15 held its fifth grand ceremonial session last night at the Masonic Temple initiating 24 candidates including Samuel Co. Foreman Ernest Ro Sasseer and Charles A Watson. A talk by Monarch J W cal ling urged funds to build a grotto clubhouse in the city and an excursion to Chesapeake Beach on July 27 was announced.
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P WL Rogers
John C Rab
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William R Rose
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Cai John McElroy
Frederick W Miller
Ele Sheetz
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John H Scott
Karl F Brodt
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Horse Show Opens With 250 Entrants in Monument Slope
Spectator access figures show unusual view of the ring at Monument Slope today. About 250 entrants are trained to the minute as judging starts promptly at 2 o clock with Mrs Taft and official social circles expected to attend. Prizes will be awarded immediately after decisions.
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Fifteenth Cavalry
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Atmos
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Speedway Events at Monument Grounds Drive-In Horse Show
The ring is at Monument grounds near Fifteenth Street Northwest. First event at 2 p.m. Washington Post offers ten silver trophies. Lare Andersen and William P. Eno donated two sweepstakes prizes. Harness and jumping classes noted. Road Drivers and Riders' Association and The Washington Post sponsor. Nearly 300 horses entered. All invited, no reservations.
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Willam P Eno
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