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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
14
Fragmentary report outlines fears that administration leaders fear war with Japan and Germany may complicate finance, exports, and domestic policy as Congress debates revenue, antitrust, and war risk bills. Presidents administration eyes rapid action, with talks on military support and potential use of federal troops amid ongoing global tension.
The article discusses a contested will of Justice Lurton of the United States, noting the will’s form and its lack of attestation. It cites Tennessee law and a court decision involving Morrow and Lurton, mentioning property in Tennessee and Kentucky, and the high court's stance on testament validity. The piece references August dates and a legal dispute over real estate and heirs.
Representative Henry Barnhart of Indiana spoke at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Oberden's Flowers arguing 70 percent of government revenue funds past wars and war prep. He opposed arming youths for killing, urged world peace and civilizational progress, and called for child labor regulation.
Washington dispatch reports a House row over docked salaries for absent members. Leader Underwood vows action, but Sergeant at Arms Gordon has taken no steps. Maine campaigns run by both parties affect attendance. several New York members show high absentee rates. Representative Madden, a millionaire, questions docking.
Representative Townsend explains merchants cannot collect on account due to war disorganization of finance. Edward Wownsend of New Jersey appeals to the State Department for help. aid offered as good offices, but $1,000,000 cannot be collected because drafts cannot be honored in London or Paris. Townsend proposes government advance of $1,001,000 secured by customs receipts, while payments in specie are suspended by international banks.
Obituary notes the death of Major John Anderson at Belchertown and of Ingeyn Gaskill in Sacramento California after a brief illness on August 3, 1911. It records burial and funeral details, including services at Arlington Cemetery and Transc...
Howe presents a rundown travel feature at the Columbia Theater last night with a runaway train descent down a mountain as the opening segment. The program includes rural England and Wales scenes, Italian views, biology studies, Norway and Sweden journeys, plant growth studies, marine views, comics, and drawings. shows run twice daily at the Columbia this week.
The British repelled a major German attack begun near Mona and pressed at dawn on the 24th and again on the 25th. British retirement toward Cambrai continued with heavy losses on both sides, but they held and regrouped with reinforcements. French and British forces reported strong resistance, claiming German casualties were high while Allied losses were substantial but manageable as the front stabilized for a potential future clash.
The United States assumes perpetual control of wireless in Panama to preserve canal neutrality. Private stations are shut down at Panamanian urging, with US stations in the Canal Zone to handle all naval and provincial communications and ships warned not to use other wireless.
About 100 children from St Aloysius parish joined in solemn prayers for Pope Pius X’s repose as Father Wernz head of the Society of Jesus is honored. Monsignor Bonzano and Father MacDonald led services with a special Mass in St Dominic Church tribute tomorrow.
District convention in Alexandria will meet at noon on September 1 to nominate a Republican candidate to oppose C C Carlin. Joseph L Crupper, former postmaster here and current Alexandria County resident, is urged as standard bearer amid pressure from party leaders. An Democrats heavy in Eighth district, Republicans plan a test of strength with a mass meeting in Odd Fellows Hall to elect delegates.
Alfred Lowenstein of Philadelphia died attempting to rescue his two daughters from a powerful undertow at Wildwood New Jersey. Lifeguards, led by Capt Nesdham, saved the girls as a strong current and high tide followed yesterday’s storm. Guards were kept busy with two rescues in one hour on Smile beach.
Mrs Roseak tells delegates that thoughts of peace by peace loving people could form a world reservoir of occult powers to end European hostilities. The twenty eighth annual convention at Raleigh Hotel features lectures on reincarnation and the life after death and twenty one initiates at the Temple of the Rosy Cross.
The piece recalls the 1861 Fremont emancipation proclamation and Lincoln’s modifications, noting Butler’s earlier contraband policy, and marks the fifty three year anniversary of the Jonesboro battle tied to Sherman’s Atlanta campaign. It highlights the war’s complex move toward emancipation and the federal efforts at strategic maneuvers.
Montana National Guard ordered mobilized at Helena after explosion wrecked Anaconda Copper Mining Company office in Butte. Riots feared again as miners faction pushes new union, while authorities seek troop aid amid threats and kidnappings.
Secretary Daniels unveils a plan to reorganize the naval council by forming a new post for education aid. The departmental cabinet will be reshuffled to four divisions, with three detailed work areas including personnel and the chief of the bureau. Captain George Ro Clark is noted for a staffing change at the Great Lakes training station.
The president toured New England roads with Prof Stockton Axson and family members, staying at the summer White House. He intends to golf tomorrow morning and may consider changes to navigation laws in line with the new regulations, keeping in touch with the European war situation through Washington messages.
Holland argues that if Europe holds roughly 6000000000 dollars of American securities at par, the wartime flow and potential sales would not doom the U S ability to absorb losses. He cautions the massive debt burden would frustrate plans for New York to become the world’s financial center.
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