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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
8
Representative Gillett estimates the U S watchful waiting policy toward Mexico cost about 10 9 million dollars not counting warship depreciation or State Department emissaries payments. Lind reportedly received 25 600 for an unsuccessful expedition with further undisclosed expenses.
Death notices list several individuals with funerals and interments planned in private or church settings. Mary Ruth Branson and Margaret S are named with residences in Chevy Chase and Beallsville, while Catharine W Clarke and William Gilmore Davis are noted with service details in Washington DC area venues. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services with interments planned in private or specified Maryland locations.
Representative James Hay of Virginia, chair of the House military affairs committee, stresses the national guard as key to U S military efficiency. He favors placing state militia on the federal payroll, though not feasible this year, as the army appropriation bill awaits action after rivers and harbors. Hay will lead defense of the bills provisions.
The House naval committee adopted amendments creating temporary grades of admiral of the fleet and vice admiral for top Atlantic and Pacific commanders. It also abolished the naval plucking board, and allowed restoration of retired officers. A 25,000 man naval reserve plan was approved as war manpower expands. Senate action approved a Lodge resolution to prepare estimates for a mobile army of about 460,000 and to assess ammunition and war stocks. President Wilson to appoint committees for Panama Canal opening. Underwood discusses a Federal employment bureau. river and harbor funding trimmed with higher pork-barrel costs flagged.
Mrs Effie Pope Alsop of 741 Fifth Avenue filed for separation from Edward Alsop of 1502 Twentieth Street NW. She cites cruel treatment and seeks a liberal alimony while noting his wealth and independent income of about 6000 annually plus stock gifts. Alsop is said to be in Atlanta. papers prepared by Harry N Steinfeld, sheriff to notify by publication.
At Alexandria Chamber of Commerce annual meeting officers were elected. A special committee reported on a Richmond visit urging a partial segregation taxation plan. Voters in Providence district Fairfax county face a $50 000 bond vote for Fairfax Vienna road expansion. A reward is offered for Ralph Johnston’s disappearance near Hunting Creek. Several ads urge California Exposition winter travel via rail.
President Wilson states the United States is troubled by ships with American goods seized at sea and detained by British authorities. Sir Edward Grey argues neutral trade should be protected unless clear necessity to protect national safety exists, calling for port examination of suspected contraband. He notes concerns over copper shipments to neutrals and lists foodstuffs as commonly seized. Grey warns neutral nations near the enemy risk becoming supply routes for arms and munitions.
American shippers in London say Britain will likely answer President Wilson's protest with explanations. They highlight omissions in the British reply, notably the handling of copper exports to neutrals and the forwarding of goods to Russia, and expect a further American response within two weeks.
Senator James A. O'Gorman of New York denounces Great Britain's note for censorship of U S commerce with neutral nations. He argues Britain overstates suspicious trade with Germany and ignores U S exports to Britain. He calls for an unyielding U S stance to protect commerce and neutral rights under international law.
Edward W. Coughlan received a touring car for his service as Eagles' Club manager. The National Colored Baptist Evangelical Alliance opens a 50 day revival at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church led by Rev. B. P. W. Drew. The Garfield Hoagphal Incorporators and Ladies' Aid met at the Willard with planned card party and fundraising. Washington College Women's Club weighs dues for a new clubhouse. The W C U of DC marks constitutional prohibition day with service at First Congregational Church. Delta Tau Delta hosts a dance at 1810 N street NW. The Musical Club of Washington Hebrew Congregation meets at the temple vestry. Chapin Chapter W C T U meets at headquarters. Kensington school group discusses Montgomery County school issues including Chevy Chase high schools. A six day M A membership drive begins January 27 with a pre-campaign dinner at the Y M C A. Pipe and Palette Club at George Washington University names officers. Mme Mountford lectures on shepherd life at American University biblical museum. Ellen Wilson memorial block plans shown at National Civic Federation meeting. A national swimming club plans to form in Washington with many members listed. Luncheon for Girls Friendly Society at Epiphany parish hall. Holy Name Society meets at St. Vincent de Paul. Talks on religious censorship and mail law heard by Patriotic Societies delegates. Bethel Society set to host Rev. Grimke at Metropolitan M E Church. Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association raises concerns on postal service changes.
The note and the British reply barely address the main shipper complaint the long wait to determine if cargoes are retained or a central band. Agents of American firms cite the need for concrete statements of specific delays to push for effective adjustment of differences rather than broad generalities.
Reports to the embassy describe Austrian and German prisoners in Siberia as pitiable with rations cut and warm food only every two days. Despite neutral inspections of camps in several countries, Russian and Berlin authorities have ignored requests for examination. A Red Cross funded mixed nationality committee in Siberia is delivering medicine and clothing after talks between American and Russian ministers in Peking.
Owing to the European conflict Japan will not participate in the pageant. Tokyo reports that due to the war Japan has decided not to send any warships to the Panama-Pacific exposition.
Tok 60 Jan 12 report from San Francisco says a federal court ruling unconstitutional the Arizona alien employment law is welcomed in Japan and in California circles hope grows for a solution to the California alien land act through the decision.
The progress of modern medical science is evident in simplifying old time remedies. Constipation relief now uses mild laxative herbs with pepsin sold as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, free from opiates. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr. W. B Caldwell, 453 Washington St., Monticello, Ill.
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