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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
8
In Butte Montana authorities hunt vigilantes linked to the lynching of Frank Little I W leader. A rooming house owner recalls masked men taking him. a red crayon note bearing 7 77 and L marked his body. Suspects are sought. guards and troopers are mobilized as tensions rise.
Calder, from New York, votes no on a measure to amend the U S Constitution. He argues the constitution should not be altered and that states can restrict prohibition individually. He supports meal options for states and cites the Webb Kenyon act and Reed amendment as sufficient to achieve anti alcohol goals without constitutional change. He warns altering the charter risks unpredictable outcomes and favors gradual action.
The Shipping Board plans 43 wooden ships as the ceiling for American yards under war demands. Rear Admiral Capps announced at a Southern pine lumber conference that every weasel wood and steel ship must be built. The Southern Pine Association pledged lumber for 100 ships but has been slow to supply, while F. D. M. Strachan of a Savannah shipping firm is tipped as a candidate to join the Federal Shipping Board.
Victor J. Evans Bestor R Wal ters filed answer to suit by Timothy T Ansberry and Ezra Gould over profits from real estate on Pennsylvania Avenue near Eighteenth Street. Ansberry contends joint venture to form a bank entitled him to share in sale proceeds. defendants deny any partnership or entitlement despite earlier chartered bank plans.
Salt Lake City August 1 Suspect that enemy aviators are flying over southern Utah has prompted Leon Bone a Department of Justice special investigator to request War Department planes for an aerial inquiry. Reports come from San Juan and Grand counties describing nightly fights as DOJ agents claim information gathered by aircraft could be routed to enemy nations via Mexico.
Asheville, Aug. 1. Dean J L Kesler of Waco urged a new social order rooted in Christian justice and brotherhood. Mrs Martha P Falconer blamed women for the double standard and called for cleaner communities near training camps. She said improper home surroundings contribute to girl delinquency and argued not every woman should bear children. Sessions on juvenile life, church duties, and urban rural issues followed with speakers J Sterling Moran and John C Campbell.
Secretary William Green of the United Mine Workers reports about 80 members were deported from a Gallup tent colony after a copper mine was taken over by a nonunion operator. He says workers were discharged and evicted, tents provided by the union, and a car deportation ordered. Green appeals to Wilson and Gompers, warning of a coal miners strike if the men are not returned. Gallup, N.M. Aug 1. About 300 miners quit, defense council claims no strike today amid tensions with IWW sympathsizers.
Pittspurg Kansas August 1 1921 Coal miners from Franklin county drop planned protest after 1000 men vote to return to work tomorrow Union officials addressed mass meeting Resolutions will be sent to Washington seeking relief to lower food costs Gov Capper asked to deliver the message and appeal for action
Baltimore report details a scheme at the naval proving grounds in Charles County where a laborer William W. Smith was arrested for allegedly pilfering alcohol stored for explosives. He was escorted to Baltimore for a hearing as guards observed others suspected of stealing the liquid, doctored with water sugar and caramel coloring to imitate legitimate liquor.
In Himrods Rochester New York August 1 Dr H Albert Struble 75 a wealthy farmer killed Justice of the Peace Biggar 79 a prominent Wales County official after allegedly hearing he had started fires that burned four barns including two owned by Struble Struble then fired on Biggar and shot himself.
Worcester August 1 Martin Green a pioneer railroad builder and brother of the late Andrew Green died last night from a lingering shock. He was 90, a Worcester native, active in developing western waterways midcentury and a close friend of President Lincoln.
Special report from Ban Juan del Sur notes U S pressure on Nicaragua to pay 3 million for canal rights. Congress reconvenes to debate a new financial proposal while Nicaragua resists lending limits and taxes. President Chamorro pushes for agreement to honor foreign debt.
Gov James Ferguson of Texas denied Speaker F C Fuller charges that the governor offered to lend money at a low rate to influence the speaker. Fuller alleged impeachment grounds amid a special session as legislators convened. Ferguson and officials face indictments over alleged misapplication of public funds as a House resolution to form a committee of the whole was introduced.
Mrs Kate La Montague wife of the late Pierre La Montague of New York and daughter of Eliza Pearson and Carlile Pollock Patterson of Washington died today at the Hotel Traymore Atlantic City after months of illness Funeral arrangements have not been announced
Chicago investigators opened a probe into packing firms as part of a Federal Trade Commission inquiry led by Joseph Davies. The review examines meat prices and packing industry methods, aiming to uncover practices across Chicago's packing houses.
An 11 year old boy identified as Paul Johnson fled Blue Plains Industrial School by leaping from a third story window at his home on 60 Pierce Street NW. Police pursued him to a lumber yard at 1908 Nichols Ave SE where he was found with an injured leg and taken to Casualty Hospital.
The Elks war relief commission will meet in Washington with Henry Davison of the Red Cross to plan aid for soldiers. Chairman John Tener and secretary Joseph Fanning lead a large group after approving a $1,000,000 assessment. They aim to establish base hospitals at the front with Elkhem flag above, in cooperation with the Red Cross Society.
The United States government presses the Newport News and Washington Short Line Railway to build a Norfolk to Washington line now, proposing freight-rate adjustments to offset construction costs. If the main line is not built, a spur to Indian Head near the proving grounds is sought. Officials discuss the plan in Washington, with Channing Ward and Frank Gannon involved.
Mexico City July 1 Gen Alvaro Obregon who resigned as minister of war last May and retired to Sonora is reported on his way back to the capital. He is said to have arrived at Mazatlan. Two Spaniards and five Cubans are alleged to have been expelled from Tampico as labor agitators.
Gov. Whitman ordered an extraordinary New York Supreme Court term to convene August 27 with Justice John W. Goff presiding to try indictments arising from District Attorney Swann’s probe into alleged police laxness connected to Ruth Cruger’s murder.
Denver voters backed recalls in a special election, removing Representative B C Hillard as school director with a 6,679 majority. Ben B Jones also recalled. The dispute centered on Hillard's stance in Congress toward the European war.
Grace Marshall, the girl confined by her parents for years and nearly speechless after her rescue, has been sent by Talbot County officials to the State insane hospital at Cambridge for treatment and care.
Preliminary returns of railroad earnings to the Interstate Commerce Commission show a nearly 10 percent rise in June net revenues over June 1916. Earnings reported for 68 roads. operating revenues up about one sixth to 142,173,000. expenses up to 965,682,000 leaving net rail revenues of 46,491,006 versus 42,378,183 a year earlier. The eastern district again posts higher net revenue, rising from 18,306,076 to 19,104,284 in the same period.
Fargo North Dakota August 1 An extra two cent stamp was placed on letters and packages in the state today by proclamation issued by Gov Lynn J Frazier who named the day Uncle Sams stamp day The measure urges residents to help the government raise funds without taxation by affixing an additional stamp to mailable matter
Paris reports the Journal Official will publish a decree stating that each adult and family head will receive a card entitling grown persons to 50 grams of bread daily. Children under seven will get 300 grams. Rations may be increased by 20 grams if the cardholder provides sufficient reasons.
A bystander faced a blue steel revolver when a suspect named George Tinsley 23 a fireman of 1913 Fifteenth Street NW grabbed a cane from a prisoner and was taken to police HQ by Detective Mullen after an incident on Fourteenth Street NW yesterday. Tinsley was jailed at the Third precinct on assault and disorderly conduct charges.
Two hundred members of the Tenth Precinct branch of the Home Defense League Rifles were addressed at Central High School by Maj. Pullman and Odell Smith. They were given a drill and then 11 subdivisions named officers including Lieutenants Demonet and Markwood and Sergeants Hull and Huller.
Special to The Washington Bons reports a head on collision between double header freight trains on the Norfolk and Western Railroad near Charlestown West Virginia Aug 1. The northbound freight engineer did not take the aide track at Rippon. Firemen Flynn of Luray and Duke of Bentonville Va were killed. another crewman was badly cut and taken to hospital.
The district council of defense retail deliveries committee reported that a full conference with merchants and grocers was held and more talks planned to keep rents fair and conserve fuel. Only a few have faced rent hikes. no general increase expected. The note mentions Washington notices and events like the Knights Polythias gathering with various speakers.
Coroner jury finds Elizabeth Halsey died July 25 from burns and shock after a drunken brawl with John R. Cograve and Charles G. Schumaker. Cograve and Schumaker, navy yard machinists, claimed they and Halsey and Mrs. Bloom were at a Maryland roadhouse before her injuries. Cograve admitted delaying hospital care and used a false name to shield her. Both men were released after the verdict.
A calf escaped from an Adlams Express Company motor truck between Fifteenth and H streets northeast and Georgetown. Newsboys led the bleating calf along Masmachipetth avenue northwest around 6 to 8 pm, prompting bafflement over how the animal vanished from the vehicle. Police near Georgetown station tracked the missing calf amid the 5 mile pursuit.
Police conducted a search last night for Francis Campbell aged 13 who disappeared from his home at 76 P Street Northwest on Tuesday. Descriptions note he is about six feet two inches tall weighs 75 pounds with dark hair blue eyes and was last seen heading toward Chesapeake Junction wearing a sport shirt khaki trousers a light checked cap Bey Seed shoes and leggings.
Maj Charles commanding officer will lead a detachment to inspect officers reserve camp at Pus for 27 starting at the service road. The officers’ shelter and provisions will be reviewed to ensure readiness and discipline.
A worker near Secad and BTreets yesterday suffered the loss of both feet when a nearby rail car wheel ran over them as he attempted to move freight. Medical officials later confirmed the severe injuries.
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