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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
1
Mrs Charles Morton promises to crucify opponents as she leads ballot seekers in a heated battle over Mrs Bryan nominee. Effort to remove her as teller sparks clash with Cullop ruling against disputed question.
The National Officers and additional directors are named with Mrs. William A. Cullop elected president at the close of the second annual gathering at the New Willard. Suffrage caused clashes as delegates debated votes for women, with opposition thwarting officers sympathetic to suffrage and leading to threats and procedural challenges.
Violet Goold, once jailed with her husband Vere Goold for the Monte Carlo trunk murder of Emma Levin, dies in Montpellier prison. The 1907 trial drew huge attention. the couple were sentenced to death, later commuted to life terms. The victim was lured to their villa, robbed of jewelry, and her dismembered body packed into a trunk sent to Marseille.
Special to The Washington Post reports President Wilson and his cabinet will view 7,000 feet of new film from Pass Christian, depicting major rebel and federal actions of the past year in Mexico. Valued at $200,000, the footage was captured at great expense for this feature.
Four hundred marines stationed in the Panama Canal Zone were ordered to join American warships off the east coast of Mexico. The action, described as for health reasons, will not be linked to any Wilson-Lind discussions. O Shaughnessy and Lind met in Vera Cruz to discuss the Mexican situation, with officials denying any discord.
In Baltimore a one year old Nettie Schatz improved after heart puncture treatment once deemed hopeless. X rays showed the defect, yet doctors report a precedent busting recovery allowing her to help at home. Also noted is the selection of Sir Rufus Isaacs as Lord Reading and his preceding role as chief justice.
A New Haven dispatch reports rumors President Wilson plans to appoint former President Taft as Chief Justice after White’s retirement. Taft declined comment while White’s retirement is described as unfounded. the Chief Justice, 69, remains vigorous and near-term retirement is not planned.
Rome reports Cardinal Deacon Cagiano Azevedeo has been tentatively selected by Pope Pius X as the successor to the late Cardinal Rampolla as archpriest of the Vatican basilica. Announcement expected soon in Vatican circles.
A massive meteor lit the night sky from Tours across western France, seen in Montlucon and Chelet, with deafening explosions that shattered windows. It reportedly plunged toward the sea beyond the English Channel near Paimpol, causing local disturbances and fear of a wake at sea.
In a long distance call Sunday City Marshal Powell of Helena Georgia said he sent by parcel post the head of Dagger Harrin the Negro killed in a revolver duel with former City Marshal Yancey to Sheriff Dowling in Florida for identification. The widow of Yancey may claim the Florida reward for his death or capture. Harris was wanted for Deputy Sheriff Johnsons murder and his body was burned by a mob in Helena leaving only the head.
Dr Richard Rost Smith of Grand Rapids challenged trendiness as deforming women, arguing the slight chested figure favored by fashion is defective. He said modern living methods have not harmed women more than men and described the ideal as compact build, firm nerves, and well rounded physical form. Dr Stephen Smith noted a normal lifespan near 100 years and praised active aging at 92.
Jury in Wilkes-Barre indicts Miss Davis, superintendent of a national league, as author of poison pen letters. Trial expected later this month with the case to be heard in court.
The bill outlines establishing warm land banks across regions to augment the Federal currency system. A Farm Land Banks Commission would oversee operations with federal officers, chartered banks issuing debentures to fund loans to farmers on first mortgages. Mortgages would carry higher interest than debentures, profits derived from the spread, banks formed by private capital or cooperative models, tax exemptions for securities, and farmer repayments via amortized annual installments.
Baltimore on January 4 reports delegates from the National Association of Clothing Designers decide men’s outerwear for next fall will use lightweight textures and low key colors and designs. Overcoats will rival sparta arb in some styles with plaid and rough cloth, sleeves blanched in kimono style and strap loops added for blanket-like drape.
Paris court awards Mme Steinheil and her English publisher two cents each for damages from Paria Paper over defamatory comments in her memoirs. The case stems from a 1909 murder trial that shocked the world. The jury rejected the $20000 claim for nonfulfillment of the publishing contract, granting minimal relief while each side had sought substantial damages.
Pierre Loti prepares for a divorce decree and marriage to Jane Catulle Mandis, a notable poetess and widow of a critic. The news, a European astonishment, follows a long romance with Mme Lou, Loti’s ailing wife who forgave him. The couple’s future plans hinge on the divorce grant reached after a Hendaye conference.
Reports from Peking say Russia refuses to back Kutuktu in asserting control over Inner Mongolia. Chinese officials expect immediate plans for military and political actions to fortify towns beyond the Great Wall, including Kalgan, to deter Russian interference and attract foreign interest.
The German bark Hilbek arrived from Santa Rosalia with Captain W Marsters his wife and two daughters and sixteen officers and men of the British bark Battle Abloha burned at sea December 28 last The party spent three days in a lifeboat before being picked up The voyage faced bad weather and considerable suffering during the rescue in Astoria Oregon January 3.
London January 8 magistrates at Bow Street granted warrants to arraign British army officers and civilian clerks in connection with canteen management and rack bribery. Officers unnamed and believed to be senior ranks to appear January 17. A vast scandal is hinted, with civilians described as contractor clerks and systematic bribery alleged.
Mrs Harriet Lamberton, 62, sued Charles P. Webber, 64, alleging he embraced her at his Brookline home on January 18 1908 causing a fall that broke her leg. Lamberton died in 1914 and the suit was continued by her daughter. The jury awarded $18500 in damages.
Gen S B Buckner former Kentucky governor and Civil War veteran on the Confederate side died at his Hart county home. Born April 1 1810 in Hart county he rose from West Point to brigadier general and lieutenant general by 1864. He governed Kentucky 1887 to 1909 and supported the Gold Democratic ticket in 1896. His body will be buried in Frankfort State cemetery. he was the last surviving lieutenant general of the Confederacy.
Katherine Shuey Bonney sues for divorce from Holbrook Bonney alleging fatal bohemian living, stock speculation and lack of support caused marital strife. He denied charges. she cites mental cruelty and non support, note her father Theodore W. Shuey is an official Senate reporter. Bonney is a New York club man and broker, daughter of Washington society.
The article reports that Lind, President Wilson's Mexico envoy, is urged by Minnesota Democrats to run for U S senator to succeed Moses H Clapp in 1917. National committeeman Lynch doubts Lind will run, while Senator Clapp says he plans reelection in 1918 even if Lind opposes him. Lind’s Washington friends are active.
Samuel K. Mortis of Columbus, a wealthy Central Ohio paper company executive, died near Homewood Alabama after a quail hunt. His companion Harrison Marriott reported Mortis grew weak, sat on a log, and died of apoplexy. Marriott, aged years, was with Mortis when the incident occurred.
In the Swiss Jura near the Dole summit, Jana Kive Bus and a companion were found almost frozen in a snow hut after attempting a climb on skis. A severe blizzard caused their collision with the weather and they were carried by sledges to a hotel and are expected to recover.
A contract was signed to pay for plans for the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore Maryland. The final cost is estimated near 6 million dollars. Construction will proceed as needed with a projected completion window of up to sixteen years for the entire cathedral complex.
Viscondes de Alte, Portuguese Minister to the United States, has tendered his resignation. The post has been offered to several diplomats, all of whom refused it, Lisbon reported on January 3.
Parc 1 covers Democratic Women clash and more Marines going to Mexico. Taft to head Supreme Bench and farm credits bill details. Mrs. Bonney granted divorce, a woman slain at prayer, ex preacher jailed as wizard.
Thomas Israel of Henderson county has started an opossum farm in Asheville. Opossum meat has long been favored in the Southern states with prices around seven cents per specimen. Former President Taft helped boost its popularity by endorsing opossum as a food.
New York, Jan 8. A well dressed woman, about 30, with a Bible clasped in her hands and finger marks on her throat, was recovered from the Harlem River near 120th street. Autopsy planned to determine drowning or strangulation. Clothing noted as expensive and refined, hair in a long braid, purse contained a lace handkerchief with initial I, and a Stockholm binding inscription naming Anna Maria Lundberg.
In a rare religious ceremony next Sunday at the New Thought Church Mr and Mrs P G Menzel will be united. The event marks the first such ceremony in the church and features Miss Pauline Langdon as bride’s attendant. The couple, married recently by an alderman, will not kneel or exchange rings, with an emphasis on equal privileges and a poetic, artistic celebration.
Cincinnati furniture dealer A. J. Thorne testified that he died last Friday and was resurrected Saturday morning after Christian Science treatment. He described being pronounced dead, then revived, carried to bed, and now believes he is fully restored to health.
A Hoboken man Christian P Christensen proclaimed supernatural powers at Odd Fellows Hall. Detectives Quinn and Fallon arrested him as a crowd of women accused authorities of persecution. Christensen had advertised a Hoboken chapter and demonstrated alleged tricks before being taken to headquarters.
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