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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
6
Hughes prepares for an 8000 mile journey to promote his campaign and outline clear positions on woman suffrage. He plans multiple speeches without sensationalism and will address key issues across states while Fairbanks sends congratulations.
Death notices for Bruce, Lier, Daughton, Holloran, John son, McGrath, Moncure, Pumphrey, Williams list ages residences and funeral details across Maryland and Virginia. Interments, private or attend invites, mass and church services noted. papers urged to copy in some cases.
The present Congress passed the 1.5 billion dollar appropriations yesterday setting a new record. The District of Columbia bill boosted the total beyond the prior mark while leaders anticipate further appropriations of about 100 million before adjournment.
Special cable from London quotes Harry McNiah of the Shackleton expedition recounting near drowning and constant bailouts after their small boat reached South Georgia. He hails Sir Ernest Shackleton’s leadership and notes frostbite, hunger, and the narrow escape from foundering in a gale.
Washington dispatch reports Comptroller Williams is sending a critical letter to the bank under government frank. The missive reviews the Riggs National Bank case, praising government actions while faulting certain officers. It targets national, state, savings and private bankers nationwide.
Returns from about half the counties show Miss Lizzie Wooster, the only Republican woman candidate, defeated by W. D. Rose for State superintendent. Walter L. Payne leads for State treasurer with about 5,000 votes. In the auditor race Frederick W. Knapp leads Frank Organ.
Republican leaders gathering at the Willcox reception in the Willard Hotel hailed united party resolve after three years of friction. Charles E. Hughes and Fairbanks sent telegrams, and William R. Willcox thanked attendees as Harding led toast duties and Mann attacked Democratic missteps while promising Republican victory in November.
The Fairfax County Medical Society met at the Hotel Rammal with Dr. Llewellyn Powell presiding. Papers were read by Dr. Samuel B. Moore and others, and officers were elected for a year led by President R. L. Wilkins. A dinner followed the election of officers.
Gen Jose Isabel Robles arrived from Torreon with 600 former followers of Gen Canuto Reyes who accepted amnesty and will be distributed among regiments under Gen Carringa. In recent days Villa leaders have been captured or surrendered, including Gabriel Valldiviedo, Gregorio Cairo, Lazarevo Valos with 51 men, and Veey Morales with 45 men.
Official Mexican sources name Luis Cabrera Ygnacio Bonillas and Alberto Pani as commissioners to negotiate with the United States. If Washington agrees the delegation will begin talks soon with Gen. Carranza’s government and Elisee Arredondo notified. The commission would study border disputes and may seek broadening subjects while its powers remain recommendatory.
Mexico City reports Provisional President Carranza ordered governors to enforce strict budgeting aligning expenditures with income. The decree sets August export taxes on metals payable in Mexican gold, including silver bars 3.24 per kilogram and copper bars five cents, with assorted charges and assay fees to take effect August 18.
Nashville Aug 3 reports show light turnout with Fifth district results leaning to Houston over Davis by about 175 votes and a run off likely due to Diemer’s small tally. Seventh district Padgett leads Grady Jones ten to one while Eighth district Sims and Porter race remains tight. Garrett leads Senter in the Ninth. constitutional convention proposal appears defeated amid urban support.
New York bankers including J P Morgan Kuhn Loeb National City and First National paused an immediate loan on Chinese securities citing loan market conditions and better European opportunities. A later decision may affect a planned 30 million loan to China, with officials noting no final stance and concern over securities offered.
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