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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
A lengthy untitled manuscript record covers a Supreme Court inquiry, with defendants denying abuses of power and asserting no regrets. It details lawyers, jurists, and procedural scrutiny, noting arguments over ethics, attorney conduct, and accountability in a high court case.
A proposed bill in the insular committee aims to liberalize governance and push toward future independence for the Archipelago islands. The report signals Democratic support, with the presentation showing a determined push to address immediate self rule and formalize steps toward colonizer exit.
A Senate vote backed extending penalties under the Sherman Act by imprisonment for trust law violations. Senators Yorah Reed led the amendment with Culberson Walsh and Cammina backing the judiciary committee, arguing for criminal penalties to enforce anti trust provisions amid debate over how the trade commission and injunctions would operate.
Plans for the Dallas Texas wedding of Miss Beremos Platter to Lieut Camar Andrews USN are announced. The ceremony is set for September 15 at the Biltmore hotel with the bride’s family and New York based naval officer in attendance. The couple’s families have long ties to Dallas Annepills and Washington Fortwa.
Representative Ho Sridumridge of Coloma raised complaints over high prices charged for volumes by private firms. He noted the government sells the volumes at lower cost, triggering accusations that private companies profit by reselling to individuals. The issue centers on price differences and accessibility of public documents.
The House moves toward passing the war tax measure amid Republican opposition as leaders seek to restrict debate and amendments. A rules committee will draft a program to expedite action on the seas and merchant marine bills, with hearings set and Treasury needs cited to justify rapid passage. The Nicaragua treaty to pay 140000 for canal rights gains favorable report, tied to applying funds to Nicaragua’s debts, as European war intensifies urgency.
A robbery at Dr Tavenner’s storerooms near Rosalon Wa left a carpentry client with a fractured elbow and a pistol discharged claim. Dr John Burpy and assistants performed a plaster set on Mra Gray of 2 New June Ave after a fall, with surgeons noting repair of a broken arm, dislocated spirit, and ruptured foot capsule.
The House faced a depleted attendance as lawmakers missed roll calls. Speaker Clark urged focus on current business, while Sergeant at Arms Cordan enforced attendance rules amid sick absences. Representative Mann attacked the resolution as discriminatory toward Northern members.
The large melon, weighing about 51 or 52 pounds, arrived in Raleigh for Daniel as cabinet members, including the Secretary of the Navy, to admire. A North Carolina resident claimed the fruit’s size and freshness, with naval officials tasting it and a playful note about sharing the fruit with the dinner party.
In a special meeting the directors of the Street Safety Association ask the district to authorize five officers to act with police powers. The resolution seeks district legal authority to assist in regulating street traffic, with committees announced for education and enforcement, and names of active directors listed.
The president of the Nationalsation of CW Sem McA Emiploves faces 18 discrimination charges. He alleges workers are targeted for elimination and cites rule violations. The case centers on per diem practices and equal treatment, with the organization claiming all employees are subject to the same regulations.
The Treasury Department announced that interest on bonds held by nonresident aliens is not subject to income tax, regardless of whether the stock is physically deposited or located outside the United States.
The Metropolitan Coach Company on Fifteenth Street Northwest was the scene of a daring hold up and robbery. Two men struck clerk Henry J Wilson, 60, stealing cash and material before fleeing through a rear door. Wilson, injured, was taken to a hospital as detectives traced the attackers through staged clothing purchases, cross-jurisdiction alerts, and a nationwide manhunt spanning Alexandria and Manassas.
The report covers German naval and army actions, Belgian suffering, and Allied and Russian movements. It notes Belgian neutrality violations, atrocities claimed against German forces, and Allied responses. It also references Antwerp bombings, Brussels, Liege, and Polish and Ukrainian uprisings with broad wartime context.
Congressional leaders weigh November elections as a guide for a brief recess with no adjournment while Europe’s war continues. A special session is likely if needed, with House activity limited to conversations and debate until election day.
Three men from Hartford die when a motor car plunges from a highway bankment after being blinded by a passing trolley headlight. The driver, reportedly unable to control the vehicle after the glare, died alongside Allen Sleaoy Harelé Cool and an unknown man.
The school board moves to lease temporary quarters due to funding and pupil surge. The Cameron apartment rear, formerly the city owned Peabody School building, will house girls and other classrooms. Four additional teachers will be hired if attendance rises. classes set to reopen the week of September 14. A typhoid cleanup effort continues under state and local direction with Dr J A Waddell aiding, while Dr E A Gorman leads the health department. Dr P A Baer of Westerville will speak for prohibition at the Antisaloon League event. Williem M Slinpox’s funeral plans are noted with his body to be returned to Washington for burial.
The French department cites a request from the State Department and recognizes Sanson as the owner of Wrance and plans to return to Paris at the close of the term. The school term ends as teachers and students prepare for reorganization, with communications pending on which instructors will resume duties.
After a conference among Senators and the Federal Reserve Board, banks in the state system would see capital requirements cut from 25000 to 10000 with a plan to raise to 25000 within nine months. The change aims to ease financial stringency and improve state bank membership in the reserve system.
A damaged area near Washington Railwarebd Blettr Company yards on Georgia Avenue shows fire damage from wood felting tram line. No injuries reported. Occupants include Amy Green. Cause unknown. property damage with minor loss noted and security patrols in effect.
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