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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
10
Gregory's first report outlines recommendations to Congress and notes the difficulty of bringing criminals to the proper court when they reside in another state. It explains the department's approach to the New Haven road case and other jurisdictional issues.
Attorney General Gregory submits a wide set of legal reforms to Congress inclining to bolster the commodities clause to block coal and other interstate shipments by firms with any ownership links. He calls for a federal crime to kill a US officer and expanded grand jury powers to cover all federal districts. He also proposes amendments to the food and drugs act insecticide act and bankruptcy laws and notes the Justice Department's yearly work. The report highlights coal interest legislation and difficulties in curbing hard coal combinations.
In executive session yesterday the Senate opened debate on the international convention for sea safety. Senator Stone, ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, led with support for the treaty and noted an amendment to align it with La Follette proposals.
A wartime dispatch from Portland reports a U S destroyer damaged and crews killed after a major engagement off Newfoundland. Washington confirms a heavy naval defeat with transports and ships crippled, sparking panic across New York Boston and other Atlantic cities as militia mobilization struggles to respond to a looming coast defense crisis.
At the eleventh annual convention of the national rivers and harbors congress in Washington speakers including Senator Weeks and Senator Smith defend river improvements and deny that railroads profit would suffer. Secretary Thompson says the campaign is educational and an investigation of opposing groups is welcome.
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks told a Willard gathering that elections show broad support for Republican principles and a shift of Progressives and Democrats toward the GOP. He argued the country seeks restored Republican policies and a stronger business-led administration. A second item notes a tuberculosis claim at Asheville labeled unsubstantiated by public health officials.
The President was urged by a 100 member congress of the Society of American Indians to appoint a commission to draft a code of Indian law and to grant the Court of Claims jurisdiction over all Indian claims. The society also pressed passage of related protections for Indian minors, with Cato Sells speaking on probate court protections and defense measures.
The debate centers on compulsory military service with ex-secretaries and supporters urging inquiry into national defenses. Fitzgerald promises a comprehensive defense statement while Gardner denounces sensationalism and cautions against relying on arbitration to defend the nation.
Herman Huldder, writing for Staats-Zeitung, argues the Hitchcock resolution marks a practical move to curb exporting arms to belligerents. He defends U.S. rights under international law but urges consistency with peaceful aims by avoiding arms sales to Europe while war continues. He critiques London's and The New York Times’ positions as misaligned with American professed goals.
The Courrier de Etats Unis argues the German fleet failed to protect commerce or colonies. It notes the destruction of Admiral von Spee’s squadron near the Falkland Islands and predicts the remaining German ships will vanish, leaving Britain dominant at sea. It condemns the battleship program as billions wasted and questions its strategic value.
John G. Daley, ex Metropolitan police captain, sues the District of Columbia in the District Supreme Court for 25000 damages claiming a January 31 fall on an icy sidewalk on T street between North Capital and Fleet left him paralyzed and permanently disabled after three weeks of ice accumulation.
Secrets of Beautiful Hair promote Mason's Magic Shampoo for a clean scalp without soap and a tonic that allegedly stimulates hair growth. The ad extols dandruff removal, oil balance, and rapid drying while asserting no alcohol takes natural oils. Money back if ineffective. O'Donnell's Drug Stores.
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