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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
10
The article reports a Republican representative arguing that selfish motives fueled opposition to a U S diplomat in Paris and notes no criticism of W G Sharp, the post's successor. It mentions party debates over a meat system and disputes about representation, with tangled references to other officials and events.
Fragmented list of obituaries and death notices from December with names such as Jane J and Arnold, various relatives, and service details. References to Garfield Hospital and Walter Reed, multiple dates in December 1914, and mentions of memorials at woodlawn and other locations.
London December 14 a new aerial unit joins the British Red Cross service. Mrs Winifred Buller serves with the volunteer ambulance corps and flies over battlefields to locate and aid injured soldiers.
The text recounts regret over Herrick's recall from a diplomatic post, praising his prestige and utility. It notes partisan pressures, claims of selfish politics, and argues for merit-based promotions in the diplomatic service, citing Mr Oldt Hett’s remarks. It frames Herrick as a highly effective, popular figure whose removal stirs concern about political interference.
Governor elect Frank B. Willis spoke to the Phi Beta Pi Phi Phi Phi Society in Ransomers last night. He warned that many claimed Ohioans are not natives and praised Ohio as the noblest state in the Union noting its central role in the nation’s founding and history. Justice Thomas Anderson introduced him and Chief Justice Covington commented on centralization. A soprano solo by Miss Harnet Harding and pianist Miss Alarine McCarthy accompanied the program.
Acknowledgment of the death of Dr A King, noted by ten medical board members of the Episcopal Wye Ear hospital. The obituary praises his fidelity to friends, institutional ties, scholarship, eloquence, and scientific temperament, and expresses regret and a pledge to miss his judicial counsel and wise suggestions.
The Cleveland Engineering and Manufacturing Co plans to begin filling a steel shrapnel case order for allied armies in cash. Total value about 800000, divided into sections with deliveries to England and Australia. First payment 25 percent deposited with a New York bank. Names and buyers remain unclear though England and Dugland are suggested.
National banks report cash in vaults totaling $925,553,375, up $21,846,026 since September 12, with total deposits $6,078,894,617, down $60,186,662. Bank assets and liabilities reach $11,492,452,722. loans and discounts total $6,316,478,470, down $84,288,915. Clearing house certificates stand at $49,911,000, reserves above required by $8,058,918, and central cities show a reserve deficiency of $2,050,641 versus $45,209,364 on September 12.
Legal and political maneuvering surrounds the District half–and–half expenditure plan. Johnson amendment seeks to repeal the system, pushing expenses to local revenue with federal top-ups limited, while opposition forecasts Senate debate and possible next Congress action. District civic groups pledge appeals and public pressure as House approved appropriations move to the Senate.
Col Goethals urged two fast destroyers be assigned to patrol the canal zone to prevent belligerent radio use and supply bases in waters under neutral obligations. The Navy and State Department voiced reluctance, citing impact on training and fleet readiness, while officials agreed to await fuller details before action.
The text questions whether Col Goethals can enforce Canal Zone regulations with his current means or if two destroyers should be sent. It notes that further details will be provided after Goethals cables more facts about the situation.
Dr Albert F A King distracted by old age at 1315 Massachusetts avenue northw est died Sunday at home after 42 years as George Washington University obstetrics professor and medical author. Funeral at residence at 7 this evening led by Rev Randolph H Me Kim. King famed for malaria mosquito and cancer origin theories and for the Manual of Obstetrics widely studied. Born 1841 in Blackthorne England, educated at Columbia 1861 and Penn 1866, served briefly as assistant surgeon in Civil War era. George Washington Medical School honors and hospital boards pay tribute. obituary notes his research and teaching career across decades. Survived by wife two daughters Louise and Sarah and son Albert F A King Jr. Burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Chicago jury ruled that Joseph Leiter need not pay 280 953 in notes to Interior and Monarch elevator companies from 1838 grain dealings. The plaintiffs claimed an illegal conspiracy to corner the wheat market caused Leiter a loss near 12 million dollars. The defense argued Peavy and Pillabury had agreed to withhold wheat. verdict voids the notes if conspiracy proven. Lester testified he paid other debts after the 1838 deal and his father sold Chicago real estate to clear his record.
Col Walter I Finley US dies at Walter Reed after nearly a year of illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM at St Johns Protestant Episcopal Church with interment at Arlington. Also reported is the retirement of Rear Admiral Reginald Fairfax Nicholson USN at age 62, noted as the last Civil War officer still in service.
Police on the beat report the Tass of loot taken from the Spink residence. Mrs Spink and daughters found the house in confusion on returning. Thieves burned the kitchen light, ate and drank, and selected two Oriental rugs valued at 34 dollars each. Antlers and tapestries were torn, drawers emptied, and items piled on the floors.
Mrs Spink’s Porto Rico trip preceded a bold theft in the south home. Jewelry valued at about 32000 disappeared along with trophies, silverware, and a fur robe. Police pursue a former servant and expert accomplices in what authorities call a planned burglary.
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