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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

3

Senate Plans Tangled as Passes Philippine Bill Faces Ties

Republican and Democrat leaders in the Senate clash over the Philippine bill and the Owen corrupt practices measure. Adjournment delays loom while shipping and revenue bills stall. Owen demands a vote, Republicans resist, and Wilson may be appealed to for a way to clear the program.

Senate N. Y Wilson Quen Congress Owen Fletcher Finance Committee Simmons

Dies of rattler bite shocks Pittsburgh doctor

Guntay Link, 18 year Carnegie Institute dermatologist, died after being bitten by rattlesnakes shown to University of Pittsburgh students. He concealed the bite until after the class left his room. no serum available locally and two tubes were sent from New York as he died. Also noted is the death of Mary C. Wenner, 74, widow of Jonathan Wenner, after a short illness. Funeral in Lorettaville, Va., with seven children and four grandchildren surviving.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Guntay Link Carnegie Institute Link New York Mary C. Wenner New Hampshire Avenue Lorettaville Jonathan Wenner J. W Wenner GB Wenner Georgia C. Wenner Charlotte Fo Wenner William Posten Chis City WE Heacock Baltimore KE. L. Wenner Florida

Fifteen Progressives Aid Democrats in Maine

About fifteen members of the Progressive party will campaign for the Democratic ticket in Maine. Bainbridge Colby will speak in Portland next Monday while Champ Clark plans a Maine address in Augusta. Helen Robinson of Colorado is slated to speak as Democrats deploy women speakers.

New York Progressive Party Maine Bainbridge Colley E T Tuttle Rhode Island Matthew Hate Bainbridge Colby Portland Champ Clark Augusta Helen Robinson Colorado

Hert Selects Aids for the G. O. P. Campaign in West

Ivin T. Hert of Kentucky, manager of the Western campaign headquarters of the Republican national committee, returns to Chicago from Mackamac Island to finish organizing forces for the Western campaign. He names a Western headquarters campaign committee including James R. Garfield of Ohio, Harold L. Ickes of Illinois, James A. Hemenway of Indiana, R. B. Howell of Nebraska, and John T. Adams of Iowa.

Chicago Ivin T. Hert Kentucky Mackamac Island James R. Garfield Ohio Harold L. Ickes Ilnois James A Hemenway R. B. Howell Nebraska John T. Adama Iowa

Exchange to feast kiddies at Camp Good Will

Builders and Manufacturers Exchange will host a watermelons feast and band concert for mothers and children at Camp Good Will today. President T R Pullman urges 200 members and families to assemble at 6 pm at headquarters and travel by car to the camp, with about 50 autos expected.

Camp Good Camp Good Will Exchange T. R. Pullman Pullman

Baltimore Sisters Sweep In Washington Long-Distance Swim

Miss Lillian Cannon wins the first long distance girls race in Washington, clocking 42 15 over 1 1 2 miles from Krazy Kamp to Dempsey's boathouse. Leona Cannon finishes second, with Caroline Nelson third as seven entries from Baltimore and Washington compete under Metro police supervision.

Lillian Cannon Leona Cannon Baltimore Washington Potomac Krazy- Kamp Dempsey's Frederick J. Brunner Maj. Pullman Metropolitan Police Force Lilian Cannon Caroline Nelson P. Putnam Florence Whitacre Marthe George Mary May Miss May Washington Canoe Club Mr. Brunner W. A. Rogers A.B Hensley B. Gardiner F. C. Bamman Edward H. Mealey D. H. Otterback

Wilson Urges 8 Hour Day for Railroad Workers

President Wilson seeks an eight hour workday for railroad workers as arbitration debates rise. Congress and rail managers weigh a commission to avert a national strike while unions press for fair terms and cost data is compiled. Leaders rent a hall to discuss proposals before White House talks.

Wilson Interstate Commerce Comminaion White House

Catholic Orphans Outing at Chesapeake Beach

Despite lowering skies a Knights of Columbus outing for Catholic orphans to Chesapeake Beach yesterday was a success. Children from S J Rose Industrial School for Girls Holy Family Day Nursery and Providence Day Nursery joined the trip while St Vincent's and Bt Joseph's Asylums did not participate.

Chesapeake Beach Knights of Columbus St Vincent's Orphan Asylum Bt. Joseph's Male Orphan Asylum S J. Rose Industrial School For Holy Family Day Nursery Providence Day Nursery C. W. Aughinbaugh W. E. Pairo Maj C. B Hdwards J. Rosier Biggs Samuel R. Johnson Howe McAuliffe W. E. Patro S. M. Tucker Raldy

Senator Walsh Directs Democratic West Campaign

Senator Thurman J. Walsh of Montana returns to Chicago with Senator Henry F. Hollie and Representative Scott Ferris to direct Western campaign work from the Chicago headquarters. Hollie named chief of the labor bureau Ferris chief of the bureau of organisation and former Representative Robert W. Bulkley named chief of the foreign language bureaus. They will assume duties immediately.

Chicago Thurman J. Walsh Montana Democratic National Committee Washington Henry F. Holia New Hampshire Scott Ferris Oklahoma Walsh West Henry F. Hollie Labor Bureau Bureau of Organisation Robert W. Bulkley Cleveland Ohio Burreas

Roosevelt refuses to aid Bacon in Senate bid

Special to The Washington rest Oyster Bay Aug. 16 Col Roosevelt states he will not participate in any primary campaign for Robert Bacon or any other candidate. He insists he will not take part in this or any other primary fight, aiming to end such speculation.

Washington Oyster Bay Roosevelt Robert Bacon United States Bacon

U S Girl Bride Of Peer Walter Winans Gives Bride Away

London reports the Earl of Cottenham marrying Miss Patricia Burke of Los Angeles California in St George's Hanover Square. Walter Winans acted as host and best man was Viscount Crowhurst. The article recalls prior marriages and sensational society events surrounding the Cottenham lineage.

Patricia Burke London Earl of Cottenham St. George's Church Hanover Square J. H. Burke Los Angeles Cal Walter Winans Viscount Crowhurst Rose Nevill

Drexel Yacht Funds Seized in Interim Receiver Ruling

London reports the Drexel divorce case as Mrs. Drexel seeks to halt husband from dealing with the yacht Sayonara, chartered to the government. An interim receiver is appointed to take control of charter proceeds, with summons returnable in a fortnight.

Anthony Drexel Crown London Anthony J. Drexel Philadelphia Drexel

Drexel separation suit and British court award details

A 1918 separation deed prompts litigation with Mrs. Drexel seeking money under the 1913 agreement. A London court grants her a yearly $50,000 allowance. In Texas, Sofia Valdez, a Mexican girl, is fatally wounded as Corporal Dunches shoots James Clement, then himself. Dunches is jailed on murder charges after being wounded. Clement, 28, from Warrenton, Va., left a widow.

Drexels Brownsville Tex James Clement Virginia Sofia Valdez Quartermaster's Corps Regular Army Corps Clement Dunches Conight Dunchan

Police Carnival Plans Set for September 16 at American League Park

Final arrangements for the police athletic carnival at American League Park on September 16 were completed at a Willard meeting attended by over 160 people from citizens associations and business groups. Odell S. Smith chaired. Committees named include ticket, program, badges, printing, ushers, music, prizes, medical, audit, and an executive group with 18 members. Boxes at the park will be auctioned soon with the public invited to bid.

American League Park Willard Odell S. Smith Edward J. Murphy George H. Markwood Tom Grant Isaac Gann J. Harry Cunningham John Flavin P. R. Pullman E.R. Brooks Clarence Duffey William Claybaugh Robert L. Eller

Navy Bill Advances Toward Final Stage for 315.8 Million Allocation

The 315.8 million naval appropriation bill moved toward final action as Senate and House conferees resumed talks on remaining disputed items. A conference was held after House acceptance of Senate building and personnel increases with no agreement found. An extra session was planned to resolve yard equipment funding and site investigations for bases along Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts. The Charleston yard funding of 1 million remained a sticking point.

House Senate Hitchcock Lippitt Sterling McLean Borah Philippines Benate Atlantic Pacific Gulf Charleston, D. C

Vote drift unsettled by Hughes suffrage stance

A Wisconsin observer notes uncertainty over how Hughes suffrage remarks influence votes especially among German Americans. He estimates Wisconsin would lean Republican by 20,000 now, down from 40,000, due to shifting views on the equal suffrage issue. A Marine Band concert is scheduled for Logan Bark tonight at 7:40.

Ithia Bome Hughes Wisconsin

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