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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
8
A coal gas fire in the coal bunkers of the Hotland American Noordam caused one death and five injuries before being extinguished near Hoboken pier in the afternoon.
Cone Johnson, solicitor of the State Department, formally resigned yesterday to take effect March 1. He will return to law practice in Texas and a successor has not yet been chosen. The passage also notes coal gas fumes affecting crew and mentions Noordams pier near North German Lloyd ships in port since wartime began.
Senate debate on raising second class mail rates to fund post office costs included a telegram from C P J Mooney, Memphis Commercial Appeal managing editor, warning of publisher receivership if taxes and higher postage pass. Senator Stone proposed splitting votes. Hoke Smith and Oliver weighed cost distinctions for newspapers and magazines.
Ells Washington lodge hosts Past Exalted Rulers Night with many candidates to be initiated. Tracey Playfair to be exalted ruler, Samuel Richards leading knight, Edward J Murphy loyal knight, Frank A Kidd lecturing knight. Program directed by Frederick J Mersheimer includes a first-run Metro Film Company feature and a supernatural realm journey.
Hartford February 12 1 P M Morg fan presented to the trustees a priceless collection of porcelains and art objects from his father on loan to the Wadsworth Atheneum He also gave a 50000 check for the maintenance fund The father previously donated 50000 a steel stock gift and the Morgan Memorial Building valued at one to two million dollars The collection includes ceramics porcelains and bronzes from the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries with Meissen and Italian pottery and an ivory group
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture will ask President Wilson for a 400000 appropriation to launch a food price investigation directed from his office. The study will assess price manipulation and restraints of trade under antitrust law, with a six to eight month preliminary period and a broad scope covering producer to retailer. A new division will determine responsibility for high prices. Early 1916 price tables show notable rises across staples, including potatoes up 100 percent and sugar up 25 percent.
Treasury and Federal Reserve board shape legislation to redeem Pacific coast gold coins at face value within 90 days. California holders would trade in worn gold coin for government credit, with estimates of a $100,000 cost to the government offset by vault holdings and ongoing benefits.
The naval bill, approving about 565.06 million dollars to continue the building program and fund emergency provisions, neared final passage in the House. An administration amendment to seize private shipyards in crisis was adopted, with one year construction authority for a cruiser, battleships, submarines, and other vessels approved. Two minor amendments remained as adjournment approached, including 12 million to fit out navy yards and 1 million to buy aircraft patents. The National Council of Defense met with civilian advisers at the War Department to coordinate wartime resource planning.
Congress moves to strip federal re regulation of motor vehicle speeds in the District by authorizing the district commissioners to make and enforce all speed rules for autos. The plan, attached to a Senate amendment to the District appropriation bill, was accepted by the House and sent to conference.
The Interior Department plans to move into a new Twentieth and F streets building by May 1. Secretary Lane asked Congress for 376,85 dollars to cover salaries for the mechanical, labor, bar and watch forces needed to maintain the site. The vast building spans a square and houses 737 rooms for 1,719 employees, including administrative offices and the Washington-based Indian Office, Reclamation Service, and Geological Survey.
New York February 13 The Naval Training Association says the Navy Department asked it to urge applicants for the naval coast defense reserve to present themselves and details of yachts and motorboats they own to the nearest district naval commander for enrollment. Plans for civilian naval training camps next summer will proceed despite the current international crisis.
Last night the Senate passed a bill allowing the Dupont family to remove the existing statue in the circle at their own expense. The measure grants the family authority to undertake the removal and directs related actions by the city and authorities.
Orville Wright, famed aeroplane pioneer, says if war with Germany erupts he will abandon private affairs to aid the government in forming an aerial army. He notes scarce pilots but believes two weeks can train a military observer and two more to make a fighting man. He favors small fast planes and sees dirigibles as useless offensively.
Senator Lewis in the Senate and House eulogized Lincoln as the beacon of liberty and democracy. The Gettysburg address was read in the House and, amid a moral service, lawmakers voiced that Lincoln and America would guide a postwar civilization toward democratic ideals.
Cavalry officers at Fort Myer train their mounts daily in preparation for the indoor horse show next Monday and Tuesday at the Washington Riding and Hunt Club. With many entries the committee expects the army horses to put on the best exhibition yet in the city. At the Riding Academy owners work mounts daily at Twenty-second and P streets as the event nears. D Mackie Jr and staff assist, predicting record jumping and strong form.
London February 12 The Times says the Duke of Connaught will be appointed inspector general of oversea troops and will probe the promotion criteria for Canadian officers. It notes possible changes and the duke's role in examining promotions.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced a net gain of 500 recruits in the first third of the month, predicting no handicap for the Navy due to manpower. Separately, the comptroller of the currency reported 40 applications for national bank charters totaling 43.955 million dollars in capital during January.
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