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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
2
Republicans seek major gains, especially in Illinois, as Beveridge tours for progressives fail to excite. Oklahoma Democrats show factional fealty giving opponents hope while former Speaker Cannon campaigns for reelection.
The Washington Post reports Republicans cheer as Democrats worry over looming midwest battles in Illinois Indiana Minnesota and Texas. McCombs and party leaders forecast Republican gains while liquor and woman suffrage issues stir state races amid a broad regional realignment.
New Jersey postmaster Patrick J. Carney sues Milton L. Dake claiming the Hackensack lumberman enticed his wife. Carney alleges the affair began June 13, 1933, with auto rides cited as the motive, and recounts a separated marriage ending after their 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter faced illness and death. The dispute, linked to social circles in Grantwood and Fayette Avenue, could go to Bergen County court next month.
Kane Aug 4 John Dawson attorney general filed in district court an amended petition asking receivers be appointed for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company on grounds of insolvency and incapability to operate under state law. Proceedings grow from a former suit by Montgomery county attorney to prevent removal of the road's general offices from the state.
Vice President Marshall voiced his first solo stance on the European war, urging that the United States must devise plans to transport agricultural and industrial goods to those in need while keeping true impartiality among belligerents. He warned war could erode public sentiment and push toward arbitration and a global peacekeeping framework.
A conference will be held tomorrow in New York to plan care for thousands of reservists arriving in the city. Federal immigration officials, the state board of charities, and the city department of charities will discuss funding needs as immigrant homes run short of resources to support the unassisted reservists.
The French stage’s dainty favorite Mile Spinelli is nicknamed the Pocket Venus for her petite figure and a famed role in a recent revue. Paris artists prize her as a muse, and photographers chase her for snapshots while bohemian circles praise her wit and charm.
Washington public schools will open on September 21 despite many teachers abroad. Substitute teachers and normal school graduates will fill in if absences persist. Two Washington women traveling in Germany reached London safely and expect to return to America.
The Adamson general dam bill to authorize Federal permits for dams on navigable streams for power, limited to 50 years, passed the House by 187 to 45 and goes to the Senate. It aims to attract private capital for dams and locks, mainly in the South and West, to improve navigation and water development. A fire at 107 Little B Street Northwest damaged Edward Mullen’s two story brick building, destroying a stock of junk and causing about $2,000 in losses. the second floor burned, and the property is United States government owned.
The American Red Cross prepares to aid European war relief efforts. Miss Boardman and Mr. Bicknell returned to Washington. A joint meeting of international and war relief boards was called by Robert Lenging for today at noon at the Surgeon General Gorgas office to discuss relief plans and funding will be announced after the meeting.
The funeral of M. Jaures, the socialist leader assassinated last week, was held today in Paris. Premier Viviani and nearly all cabinet members, the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies, and a large crowd of socialists attended the ceremonies.
Senate action centers on a measure to keep transatlantic traffic moving during the European crisis by allowing ships under the American flag to be repaired at navy yards. Senator O Gorman argues private yards are inadequate for large ships and urges use of navy facilities for repairs while protecting warship work. The amendment would authorize emergency repairs of merchant vessels under navy oversight and proper regulations.
Imports into the United States for the year ended June totaled 1,893,925,657 dollars, up 380,917,423 from the prior year. Foodstuffs imports rose by 69,081,000, while total exports declined due to reduced food shipments. June imports stood at 157,529,400 compared with 131,245,877 in June 1913.
In New York on August 4 Judge Grubb extended the period for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company to file an answer to the government dissolution suit to September 10. Other defendants also received similar time extensions after the suit was filed about two weeks earlier.
Senator Owen head of the banking committee said a push would be made to organize the Federal Reserve Board today as the committee prepared to report on the nominations of Paul Warburg of New York and Frederick A Delano of Chicago. Delano’s nomination was sent to the Senate and referred yesterday and reception in executive session was mixed yet administration senators expected confirmation for both. Delano, a financier and railroad manager, Harvard graduate, rose from Burlington shops to general manager, then president of the Wabash and now leads the Monon system.
Topeka Aug 4 United States Senator Joseph L Bristow appears defeated for renomination by Charles Curtis of Topeka Early returns show Curtis leading Bristow by a safe margin Curtis predicted a 15000 vote statewide victory Curtis said he would carry the state by about fifteen thousand votes
Military orders list transfers and detachments across many branches. Capt. Henry J. Farrar extends leave six days. Col. Enwin F. Glen and Col. Samuel W. Miller reassigned or relieved. Lieut. Col. Brewster and Alfred M. Hunter move to inspector general duties. numerous officers reshuffled among infantry, artillery, and signal corps with postings to forts, departments, and militia duties.
Navy officers are reassigned to stations from Truxtun Salt Lake City and other bases. Ensigns Gray and Simons detachments listed. personnel moved to Newport Mare Island Philadelphia Norfolk and Boston naval yards. Several ships including Tonopah and Gardiners Bay group sail from Newport. Jason placed in reserve at Norfolk Navy Yard.
Senate ends six week fight over Lands trade commission bill with unanimous consent. Amendments to be taken up at 7 with ten minute speeches and no repetition. final passage due not later than 40 o'clock. Reed's definition of unfair competition rejected 32 to 30 in a bid to pass bill in current form.
Prof Garrett A Wronpers of Williams College was nominated yesterday to be Minister to Greece succeeding George Fred Williams of Boston whose resignation followed criticism of powers in Albania. He said he would accept the position when offered.
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