Beachey Criticizes U S Aviation Policy After San Diego Tragedy
Lincoln Beachey, famed American aviator, urged Secretary Garrison to fix worn outdated aircraft and improve instruction after Lieuts Ellington and Kelley died in San Diego. He warned of further accidents without larger appropriations, noting Mexico and Japan ahead in aviation funding. Beachey debated aeroplane safety, stressing the need for longer service terms for pilots and the supremacy of tractor designs.
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Lincoln Heachey
War Department
San Diego
Eric I. Ellington
Hugh M. Kelley
Garrison
Beachey
Washington
Army
U. S
Capitol
Mexico
United States
Rognis
Ellington
Kellay
Ying
Aviation Corps
Aviation Experimente la
Japan
France
British Aviator Waldman-Lushington Dies In Flight Crash
Captain Gilbert W. Waldman-Lushington, commander of the British naval flying corps, was killed in a crash near Mastchurch Kent after a long flight with Winston Churchill Hirst Lord of the Admiralty. His brother officer Captain Henry Fawcett of the Royal Marines, piloting the biplane, escaped with only slight injuries.
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Waldman- Gushington
Mastchurch
Kent
England
Gilbert W. Waldman-Lushington
British
Naval Flying Corps
Winston Spencer Churchill Hirst
Admiralty
Henry Fawcett
Royal Marines
Fawcett
Pendell Renominated by Wilson for Russian Post
Henry M. Findell of Peoria was renominated yesterday by President Wilson for Ambassador to Russia. Pindell’s nomination failed in the extra session amid attention over alleged correspondence with Senator Lewis. Brand Whitlock was named Minister to Belgium and George Fred Williams to Greece and Montenegro. Winfred T. Denison of New York was named secretary of the interior of the Philippines.
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New York
The
Philippines
Restrict Sidewalk Cellars Proposed by Wisconsin Rep
The measure limits use of space under sidewalks in Washington for vaults or related purposes. It imposes both a fee and a tax, requiring District commissioners to grant permission and a survey before any work. The bill was offered in the House yesterday by Representative Cary of Wisconsin.
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Washington
Cary
Wisconsin
Simple Hair Removal Paste Recipe
A brief note describes a cheap hair removal paste using Delatone and water. Apply to the hairy surface for two to three minutes, rub off, then wash the skin. Warning advises using the original Delatone package to ensure purity.
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Eauty
Tax Rules Stir Over Foreign Diplomats Inbound to U S
Officials of the Internal Revenue Service work on applying new law to foreign diplomats and embassy staff. Debates focus on whether ambassadors ministers and consular agents should pay taxes on personal belongings when serving abroad. Some officials argue foreign government agents may be taxed, while diplomats in official capacity are exempt.
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Interna Revenue Service
United States
Precedence Debated as Social Season Opens in Capital
The opening of the social season in the national capital renews conflict over rank and precedence among government officials. Reports say new officials and administration changes have stirred criticisms of breaches at official and social events. Senators allegedly face discrimination and vow not to accept any slight to their rank this winter.
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United States Senate
Senate
Naval Holiday Vote Seen In House Debate
Lawmakers debated a resolution backing an international naval holiday, urged by Hensley and supported by Underwood and Wilson. Proponents argued major savings and reduced arms costs while noting the plan would not oppose Navy needs. Opponents worried about defense and shifts in naval policy.
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House
Hensley
United States
Winston Churchill
Underwood
Wilson
Soldiers' Home Concert Features Haydn Quietly
A fragmentary note describes a soldiers home afternoon concert with an orchestra under John M. and names Haydn pieces. The event appears at Stanley Rail venue with March overture and a mock title Mutt.
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Stanley
Tariff Cuts to Reduce Customs Service Costs
The Treasury seeks a 10.25 million dollar cut for the year ending June 30, 1915, under the new tariff law. The plan trims weighers, inspectors, laborers, and clerks, about 20 positions, with gradual vacancies replacing posts rather than outright dismissals. Hamlin and Halstead lead the reform, aiming to avoid harming capable staff.
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Une
The
Treasury
McAdoo
Hamlin
Schemic
Customs Service
the Treasury
Hamilin
Division of Customs
Halstead
Gation
Peace Plans for Pan American Court Debate at Shoreham
Members of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes meet at the Shoreham Hotel for their fourth national conference. Joseph R. Wheless of St. Louis will read the principal paper on a Pan American court of justice. John Barrett of the Pan American Union and others will speak at a banquet and panel session detailing Monre's Doctrine and the international court.
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American Society For the Judicial Settlement of
Shoreham Hotel
Pan-American Court of Justice
Joseph R. Wheless
St. Louis
Whetess
Hague
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Shoreham
Orthmore College
International Court
W. Renwick Riddell
Toronto
Robert Ac. Smith
Montreal
Home Rule Agreement Urged by British Ministers
Members of the British Ministry advocate a Conference of Responsible Men on the home rule question. Speeches by Herbert Samuel and other officials stress that Premier Asquith has not closed the door to negotiation and emphasize responsibility in seeking a settlement.
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London
Herbert. L. “Samuel
Premier _Agquith
Court Holds Capt West Bound Over In Assault Charge
Atlanta police court records show Captain Ernest West bound over to superior court on a charge of assault and battery against Mrs. John H. Jones, mother of his former wife. He paid a $50.75 fine for disorderly conduct related to the alleged attack stemming from custody dispute over his child. West’s station is Puget Sound, Washington, and he is here on furlough.
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Atlanta
Ernest
West
U. SM. Ci
John H. Jones
Puget Sound
Washington
Will Censure Lobby Comment On Investigation Report
Members of the House investigating committee plan to submit a completed report to colleagues for approval and present it to the House by Friday. The formal report may be delayed to the regular session and will carry no recommendations, with rights of individuals acknowledged amid calls to publish in the Congressional Record.
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Garrett
Ofs Tennesses
House Iobb
Azo
Garnett
Pott
Death Ends Her Grief in Careful Georgetown Case
A damaged clipping notes a death ending the prolonged grief of a Georgetown resident amid care facility references. The fragment hints at medical treatment and end-of-life circumstances, with no clear dates or names readable from the OCR.
Woman in daze after wreck linked to socialite life
A well dressed white woman found dazed on a curb with $400, jewelry, and a ring valued in the thousands in her handbag is identified as Mrs Leola S. Stewart, an 88 year old widow. Police report she recently collided with S. G. Kirtland near 1708 Nineteenth Street NW, then walked away. She was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital where doctors learned from papers in her reticule she registered at the Powhatan Hotel on October 27 and remained until November 0. Her condition remains serious as investigators seek home and relative details. The wreck also involved President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway, who was killed.
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Hikhienth
Wyoming
Bradshaw
Tenth Precinct
Leola “S. Stewart
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Stewart
Washington’ Asylum
Five Die In Texas Flood Trapping Family
Belton Texas reports a deadly flood that flooded a 20 mile diameter area in Bell County. Mrs W H Polk and her four children died when their home broke from its foundations and floated away. Other drowning deaths were feared though many were later rescued from wreckage or treetops. Damage along the Austin waterfront reached about 10 000 dollars and rail service between Austin and Houston halted. Brazos River breached levees at Waco and Port Worth dynamited a levee to save a bridge over the Trinity River. Severe flooding also affected Lampasas and cotton bales floated from Sylphur Creek.
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Belton
Tex
Bell County
W. H. Polk
Polk
Dallas
Austin
Houston
Brazos
Waco
Port Worth
Trinity River
Lampagas
West Texas
Creck
Russian minister recalled in Sweden amid espionage link
Stockholm reports Russian Minister to Sweden A A Savinsky presented letters of recall to the king. The recall follows an espionage affair involving Swedes. Savinsky is tied to rumors around the divorce of Prince William of Sweden and Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch.
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Stockholm
Sweden
A. A. Savinsky
M. Savinsky
Ze Hai
William of
Marie Pavlovna
Paul Alexandrovitch
Russia
City News In Brief and Local Meetings
City health department inspection fees discussed as court action over selling demar garlne for butter was deferred. A meeting of the Housekeepers Alliance at 716 Thirteenth Northwest will discuss training schools for colored servants. Julius Kahn of California to speak Thursday at High Street Temple. Grace Baptist Church hosted a Panama Canal program with stereoscopic shows.
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District Health
Eguse
Housekeepers’ Alliance
Autrdet
Ehris
Hebrew “Association
Julius Kahn
Trusts and Administration Face Senate Session
President meets with Clayton and cabinet members to finalize a program on trusts and plans a special message to Congress. Redfield and Davies discussed the issue with the President, but no result was announced. Redfield’s opinion is sought on an Adamson bill for a commercial directory of corporations, which may reveal the administration’s stance on good and bad trusts.
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Marysheld
Clayton
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Redfeld
Joseph B. Davies
Redfield’s
Redifield
William C. Adamson
Progressive Party
Conferees Discuss Trust Question With President Wilson
Secretary Redner of the Department of Commerce and Joseph Davies, commissioner of corporations, conferred with President Wilson yesterday on the trust issue. Davies has been examining the problem and Redfield, via his bureaus, has compiled substantial information. The meeting served as a survey of facts that could support corrective legislation.
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Redner
Department of Commierce
Joseph Davies
Corporation
Wilson
Davies
Redfield
Limits on Work of Girls Favored by Committee
A favorable committee report on a Massachusetts Representative Peters bill to limit female labor hours foresees swift action in the House. The measure mirrors a Senate version by Senator La Follette with penalties for violations. It sets an eight hour daily and forty eight hour weekly cap and bans work before 7 am or after 6 pm for females under 48, with heavy fines and a three member inspectors board at $1,200 salaries.
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Lewis Hands
Senate
la Follette
House
Peters
Massachusetts
Committee On Labor
Lewis
Maryland
La_Follette
Norris
Nebraska
Vardaman
Mississippi
Ashurst
Girl admits stealing large sums from former employers
New York reports a woman arrested on a charge of stealing between 2000 and 3000 dollars from a hotel where she had previously worked. She says she took 300 to 1800 dollars from three former employers including a grocery firm and another business while repaying debts.
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New, York
Brose
Race and presidential primaries stir Senate debate
Southern Democrats resist federal presidential primaries while Western legislators back the plan. President Wilson’s proposal shapes national politics, with key figures like Clark Hull and Owen voicing support. Congress moves to draft a bill aligning with the President’s primaries concept as debates unfold.
Secretary Urges Military Training Emphasis at Academies
Secretary of War Garrison addressed heads of twenty five military academies urging a uniform code for tactical training to educate young men on the necessity of trained soldiers. He challenged past notions that one American could manage ten foes and that volunteers could instantly form an army, stressing that untrained material cannot create an effective force.
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Garrison
Mr. Garrison
Washington
Military Academy
Remedy Used by Three Generations
A long promotional notice extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic trusted by three generations. It claims universal usefulness for stomach, liver, and bowels, constipation, indigestion, and headaches, praised by a Wisconsin mother and offering a free trial bottle by mail.
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D. A. Edwards
Federation of Citizens’ ‘Associations
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Department of Agriculture
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Coffeeville
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Prudhomme
Fish & Fish
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Fila
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John F. Biret
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Rippon & Son
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Tennessee
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Illinois
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Oklahoma
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Iowa
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Arizona
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Georgia
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Pennsylvania
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Democratic Congressional Committee
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Wm, Roswell Taylor
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