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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1915

Page

5

MinY BLOCK HAITI PLAN LANSING GIVES HIS VIEWS

Secretary Lansing says the United States aims to help Haiti restore order and pay its debts, not seize territory. He warns against foreign and revolutionary interference and notes a treaty requiring U S administration of Haitian revenues and possible protectorate for ten years pending debt liquidation. Dr Rosalye Bobo’s adherents remain armed, demanding office despite defeat.

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Wilson Keeps Open House With President Meeting Officials

President Wilson held open house at the executive offices for one hour at noon yesterday. He met callers including Senator Simmons Representative Fardner of Texas and New Jersey state officials. Visitors from other states shook hands with the President who spoke only generally about the German situation and expressed hope for a solution.

Wilson Simmons Representative Fardner Texas New Jersey Inquirers

Miles G A R Marshal Searchlights On Capitol

Announcement by Acting Chairman Col Robert N Harper outlines a national G A R encampment in this city from September 27 to October with Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles invited as Grand Marshal. Daily light ship displays, naval cooperation, governors staffs invited, 1200 officers plus veterans to attend, Woman's Relief Corps to hold thirty third national convention. Memorial service planned for September 26 at Mount St Albans Peace Cross.

Woman’s Relief Corps Robert N Harper Citizens’ G& A Nelson A Miles United States Chamber of Commerce Sinclair Committee On Accommodations Committee On Decorations Capitol Public Comfort Committee Joseph Kane Gana Committee On Daniels Garrison Navy Army Gibson Committee On Entertainment Court of Honor Lafayette Park White House Grand Army the Republic Peace Cross Mount St. Albana

U S Troops Prepare to Resist Invasion in El Paso

Aug 15 El Paso Texas troops from the 6th and 16th Infantry recalled from leave to Fort Bliss to report immediately. Gen Hugh L Scott Gen John Pershing and Geo C Crothers met at a local hotel after the order was issued. Pershing placed guards around Gen Huerta at Fort Bliss following rumors of a Mexican uprising in El Paso.

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Palmer to Lose Plum in White House Caller Mystery

Washington dispatch reports the administration will not appoint former Congressman A Mitchell Palmer as counselor of the State Department. No explanation given. Palmer denied being the elusive M P and said his White House visit concerned a Court of Claims judgeship and trade talks with northern European neutrals.

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Mrs A C L Higgins Dies at 52 in Washington

Mrs Almeda C Lane Higgins a Washington resident for thirty years died yesterday at age 52 at her home 910 Massachusetts avenue NW Funeral services are set for 2 PM at the residence Interment will follow in Rock Creek Cemetery She was born in Hollis Maine in 1865 and married Walter Higgins who survives at 90 She leaves two daughters Mrs William B Love and Mrs George B Sepvill and a sister Mrs Eben L Snow past Bonny Eagle Maine Also a widow.

T of Washington Almeda C. Lane Higgins Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Rock Creek Cemery Mra. Higgins Hollis Walter Higgins Mra Higgins The William B. Love City George B. Sepvill Waterbury Conn Eben L. Snow Bonny Hagle

Navy secretary urges steady fleet build as governors tour Massachusetts Bay

Secretary Josephus Daniels told Massachusetts governors aboard the USS Wyoming that the navy must be strengthened and trusted by the people. He cited continuous experiments and training in war lessons, urging a growing fleet ready to defend the country against any attack.

Massachusetts Bay Boston Gathel Josephus Daniela Wyoming Fletcher Navy Charlestown Navy Yard Wyomings

An Easy Way to Get Rid of Ugly Pimples

A vintage skin care ad advises washing the face with resinol soap and hot water, applying resinol ointment, then rinsing with cold water to close pores. Repeats daily, promising quick healing and clearer complexion. Sold by druggists with sample free, Dept. 4 R Resinol Balbmers Ma.

Resinol Balbmers

Menace Seen in College Fund Rule and Labor Violence

Aug 25 Chicago report on Bazil Manty’s study for the U S Commission on Industrial Relations warns Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations dominate education and industry. It urges Congress to require large nonprofit charters and to probe endowed institutions, plus a national mediation commission for interstate disputes.

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Stand by Country Condition Yes Col Roosevelt Declares

Plattsburg N Y Aug 25 Col Theodore Roosevelt says the stand by the President must be conditional on him standing by the country. He argues citizens must demand the right action and loyalty to the land, even criticizing the idea of blind support for any official. He cites Lincoln and Buchanan contrasts to warn against empty praise.

Col. Roosevelt Plattsburg Plattsburg, N. Y New York Col Roosevelt Wilson

War would not mean Wilson's reelection, says Chairman Hilles

Charles D Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said support for Wilson on foreign policy in 1916 would not guarantee his reelection. He asserted that the next Republican nominee would be chosen by the party and that campaign lines would center on party politics. Hilles also stated that in a potential war with Mexico the President would have united domestic support, but that this would not imply approval of his domestic policies or reelect him.

Norolkh Edward Hoff Ritel Friedrich United States Naval Cemetery Wilson Hilles Washington Post Long Island Charles D Hliles Republican National Committee Hines United States Mexico

Roosevelt Urges Universal Obligatory Training for All Americans

President argues for universal compulsory camps to teach civic virtue and military duty, criticizing pacifists and hyphenated Americans. He praises Switzerland style universal service and warns that German-Americans who oppose U S interests show treasonous tendencies during wartime tensions.

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Loot Attache's Trunks Rifled at Lenox Station

Lenox August 25 trunks and salt cages of Baron Stephen Hedry de Hedri attache of the Austro Hungarian embassy were rifled at Lenox rail station last night. Two coats a gray suit a golf outfit and a safety razor missing. Jewels of the attache and Mme de Hedri untouched. Ambassador Dr Constantin Theodor Dumba dissembled as rumors spread of stolen papers. Baggage said to have been moved to Lenox by auto.

Washington Post Lenox Mase Stephen Hedry de Hedri Lenox Mme de Hedri Austria Constantin Theodor Dumba New York Bt Auto Apies Aent

Potash Injury To Edison Quick Eye Pain Not Lasting

West Orange NJ August 25 An assistant’s error splashed potash into Thomas A Edison’s face at the Silver Lake chemical plants near Newark causing severe smarting in the eyes. Mrs Edison said the eyes are not permanently injured and Edison resumed work at home that night. The plants produce amine dyes benzol carbolic acid and other products. Neighbors have complained of odors from the facilities, and Edison has worked long hours to reduce them.

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Roosevelt hails World exposure of German propagandists

Plattsburg New York Aug 25 Col Theodore Roosevelt praises the Worlds exposure of German propagandists as a great public service. He says the case exposes hyphenated Americanism and supports the government’s actions begun after the Lusitania sinking. The remarks link current disclosures to prior statements about patriotic duty.

Fonerrasmington Plattsburg United States Theodore Roosevelt

Graft Claims in Manitoba Contractor Payments in 1914

Winnipeg and Moonova report that the Mathers commission found that large over payments to contractors for new provincial buildings were used to fund the Roblin government’s election. Dr Simpson was identified as organizing the election fund and dictating extra amounts. From April to July 1914 payments totaled 882,208 with substantial fraudulent overpayments.

Winnipeg Moonova Province of Manitoba Roblin Royal Commission Mathers Commission Simpson

Lodge Meetings and Church Notices Ad Rates

It is cheaper to advertise meetings than mail notices. Rates are 50 cents per insertion in the Special Notice Column.

Bulgaria and Macedonia claim sparks in Bulgarian minister speech

Oakland August 25 Stephen Panaretos Bulgarian Minister to the United States told National Educational Association and International Educational Congress delegates that Bulgaria seeks Macedonia and is ready to fight if necessary to gain it. He spoke of reorganizing Bulgaria’s education system and plans to bring back American educational ideas for use at home.

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