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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

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Rescue of the Cobequid Ends With Eleven Remain Aboard

A Royal Mail liner named the Cobequid was wrecked on Trinity Rock near Port Maitland as a Western blizzard raged. Capt Hanson and a small crew stayed aboard to guide the ship while 97 passengers and crew were rescued by Westport John L Cann and government steamer Lansdowne with help from local boats. The ship broke up at dawn, and the 108 on board included two sisters and other named passengers before a final decision left the captain and eleven crew members aboard to await morning.

Yarmouth Nova Svetia Royal Mail Trinity Rock Port Maitland Atlantic Westport John L. Cann Lansdowne Rappahannock McKinnon Trinity Ledge John I. Cann Lena Mr Kinnon Cobequid W Oc Zaller Misa Margurrite Dorothy James R TF James St Georges Bermuda Chantry Cap Tiawson Elever Granita Erie- Ivland Trinity Nes Bay of Fondy Tropics St John

Greta crew rescued after dismast in Vineyard Sound

Capt C A Berriman and all Greta crew brought to Vineyard Haven aboard the tug Nemaskat after their dismasted schooner Greta sank. Five John Paul crew saved from Nan tucket Sound by Cross Rip Light ship crew. The cook died from exposure during the ordeal.

Vineyard Haven Maas C. A. Berriman St. John New Bruns- Wick Greta John Paul Nantucket Sound Cross Rip Cook

Taft Bust for the Hague by New York Sculptor

New York sculptor C. B. Pistro is carving a bust of former President William Howard Taft for The Hague palace of peace. The piece, funded by the New York Peace Society, has been in progress after sittings held over several weeks and is now near completion.

New York Palace of Peace William Howard Taft Yale Pistro Hague Palace of Peace New York Peace Society

Cabinet Rift Looms Over Washington Posts After Wilson Inauguration

President Wilson faces a possible cabinet split over local appointments in Washington. Secretary Bryan favors rewarding two allies, while Attorney General McReynolds and Postmaster General Burleson push for Otto Praeger as postmaster and oppose Bride for marshal. The dispute risks straining White House relations with Bryan and threatens to place the President in an embarrassing position.

Wilson Washington United States State Bryan McReynolds Burlegan Bryan Cotter T Bride Gongresa Wilem J. Dwyng Democratic Brysm Burleson Praeger Otto Praeger Texas Dwyer Bride State Department Taft

Trusts conference outlines anti trust reform program

President Wilson briefed Democratic leaders from the Senate interstate commerce committee and the House judiciary subcommittee on a comprehensive attack on interlocking directorates and undefined restraints of trade. A proposed interstate trade commission would aid courts and inform business, with penalties tied to individual responsibility and no immunity for violators.

Wilson Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce House Judiciary Committee Interstate Trade Commission Bureau of Corporations Courts Department of Justice Bureau of Information Department of Commerce Congress House Clayton House Committee House Subcommittee Newlands Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Commission Trade Commission Senate Ion Democrates Democrats

Death Ends Her Romance. Actress Wife of Rich Youth Dies

Mrs. Jacques Bradley Swift, a young divorced actress, died yesterday at Providence Hospital after an operation. She leaves a year old daughter, bequeathed to her sister Mrs. Henry Wendell of 1224 Maryland Ave NE. Attempts by her former husband’s family to gain custody reportedly included a 720000 offer. She was operated on Tuesday by Dr Howard A. Kelly, radium specialist of Baltimore, but never recovered.

J. B. Swift Jacques Bradley Swift Thomas Swift Atlanta Chir Providence Hospital Henry Wendell Maryland Avenue Howard A. Kelly Baltimore

Bulgarian Parliament Dissolved Over Appropriation Bill

Sofia Jan 14 The Bulgarian Parliament was dissolved by Premier Dr V Radoslavof after failing to pass a provisional appropriation bill. The nine hour session ended with a contrary vote and the premier read a ukase signed by the king declaring Parliament incapable of work. A new chamber must be elected within two months under the constitution.

Sofia Bulgaria V. Radoslavof

Capital Girl On Air Trip With Tony Jannus

Misa E. J. Upham, passenger of Tony Jannus, rode an airboat in St. Petersburg Florida, reaching 500 feet during two flights this afternoon. Upham, from Washington, D C, expressed eagerness for more journeys and boarded a special flight after the standard St Petersburg to Tampa service.

Misa E. J. Upham Tony Jannus St. Petersburg Fila J. Preraturg Fla Upham Washington Miss Upham Tampa St Petersburg-Tampa

Bank Pleas Strong Case for Washington as Federal Reserve Center

Bankers and business leaders urged a Federal reserve bank be placed in Washington, citing central location and prestige. Henry H. McKee backed a proposed district covering eastern Pennsylvania to the District of Columbia with a $14 million capital and $40 million deposits, arguing swift oversight from the Federal Reserve Board and legal clarity for the district. William H Singleton and Commissioner Newman supported the push, stressing regional economic impact and benefits to local merchants.

H. H. McKee Clearing House Tella W. I. Singleton Newman Heard Federal Reserve Bank Organisation Washington Federal Reserve Bank Reserve Bank Ita Federal Reserve Board McAdoo Houston Treasury Department McKee Quiliges Henry H. McKee Clearing House Association Mckee Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia Virginia Caroline District of Columbia Fife Banking Gakin Casstoll Carefe Petiiag Aeon Bevels Meee Féderal Reserve Board Ate McKee Supreme Court United States Federal Reserve Hare MeKes Tate Federal Reserve Bank of Washington Mc McKee William H Singleton

Wilson opposes spoils system and rider on post office bill

President Wilson voiced opposition to returning the spoils system in postoffice appointments and threatened to veto the post office appropriation bill unless a rider exempting assistant postmasters from civil service was removed. Burleson’s protest was ignored as Congress debates civil service implications and a rider granting discretionary appointment power to the Postmaster General.

Wilson House Congress Civi Civil Service Pienwren Post Office Burleson Representative Moon Post Office Committee

Actress Burned by Carbaric Acid Cream in Winnipeg

Special to The Washington Post. Winnipeg report states an actress suffered facial burns after using a facial cream containing carbaric acid. Details are unclear as the performer applied the cosmetic and observed the effects before the incident was fully explained.

Marie Ltoyd Winnipeg Washington Post

Murder at Clarkson country place ends in double tragedy

Sukeri Namina a Japanese butler killed Tessie Simmons, a 27 year old rooming house operator, at Clarkson’s Roslyn Long Island country place before shooting himself. Clarkson said Namina had worked briefly for him and had lured the woman to the estate, where both bodies lay near the doorway.

New York Sukeri Namina A. C Clarkson Finm Clarkson & Ford Water Street Manhattan Tessie Simmons West Fifty-Highth Street Elmer Stevenson Roslyn Long Island Clarkson Natmina Lehman Brooklyn Fulton Street Miller Simmons Mona Charles Boren van Cortlandt Avenue Evergreen Que Namina Echopher E. K. Price Philadelphia Axa Thormas Mailan Clarksons Stevenson Mansion

NORWAY NAMES WOMAN DIPLOMAT IN MEXICO

London January 14 Miss Henrietta Hoegh 27 becomes Norway’s first woman in the diplomatic service. Appointed first secretary of the Norwegian legation in Mexico she passed examinations in international law and political economy two years ago.

Hoggh Mexico London Christienia Daily Mirror Henrietta Hoegh

Two Killed At Pasha Home In Paris Turbulent Turkish Plot

In Paris Gen Mehmed Cherif Pasha a Turkish political chief faced a double tragedy. A stranger refused admission shot the valet dead and attacked Cherifs wife Princess Emine of Egypt who was struck and knocked down. Cherifs son in law Salil Bey then killed the assassin. Police seek accomplices and a warrant has been issued. Cherif Pasha says the assault was organized by Turkish government officials.

Paris Mehmed Cherif Pasha Samael Hakki Cherif Pasha Emine Zgypt Salil Bey Pasha Young Turks Cherif Uebed Céristitutlomeliam Turkey

Index To Today's Issue On Page 1 And 2

The page by page index lists items including rescues in Lanet district, pleas for a Reserve Bank, a trust message, missing father, McCombs urged to seek toga, Williams confirmation predicted, death of Bishop Sabin Clerke, civil service pleas, Earl Kintore on mission, Huerta intervention, militia pay plan, suffrage, Rivala stump, ownership of eight thousand islands, forest aid pledge, Lava Burles, Japanese island, editorial comment, society events, world of sports, and a boy wounded by a schoolmate.

Lanet Wilson Reserve Bank Gays Wilson McCombs Williams Sabin Clerke Earl Kintore Huerta U. 8 World of Sporta Financial

Sayres Sail for Home in Majestic Voyage

President's daughter and husband Francis B. Sayre sail from Cherbourg aboard the Majestic. They plan a week in Washington before Sayre begins duties at Williams College. The small passenger list includes Mrs L Barbot Allan Haynes Albert W Harris Miss Reed Harris J W Stevenson and Mrs G L Magruder.

Gable Washington Post London Francis B. Sayre Majestic Cherbourg

Cries For Her Father After Marine Vanishes in Philadelphia Case

Mrs Wilson says her husband Sergt Frederic W. Wilson disappeared January 2 after taking a prisoner to Philadelphia. She reports threats on his life, believes he is held captive, and pleads for his return to care for their starving family and his young daughter Eunice Hanice.

Wilson Hanice Ttle

Echo of T R B in Italy Ends in Damages Suit Dismissal

In Turin a suit by a hotel keeper against a rival over the Roosevelt visit to Italy in 1910 was dismissed. During the Spezia to Rapallo trip Col and Mrs Roosevelt stayed at a hotel in Sestri where a rival hosted them with a carriage adorned with American flags, leading to a disloyal competition charge. The case was dropped.

Turin Italy Roosevelt Col Mi. Roosevelt Spezia Rapallo Sestri Proprstor

McCombs Visits Albany Stirring NY Senate Race Rumors

The visit of Democratic National Chairman William McCombs to Albany fuels talk of a possible run for the U S Senate by McCombs with Gov. Glynn’s backing and perhaps national administration support. speculation centers on an informal alliance shaping NY politics ahead of the 1916 primaries and Root’s impending retirement.

McCombs Togo Washington Post New York Democrati Wiliam McCombs Democratic National Committee United States Senate Albany Elihu Root Anl McCamteyng Alliance Bic Martin H Glynn William Sulzer Messrs McCombs Glynn McCombs Friends Wilson Washington Sach Stimson Senator Root Carnegie Foundation Repubicans Henry L Stimson Theodore Rogggevelt John Dix Root

Mrs Bryan Lathrop Cancels Reception for Charity

Society misses a major social event as Mrs Bryan Lathrop cancels her planned reception and redirects funds to aid the poor, directing generosity toward the suffering in Chicago.

Lathrop Chicago Bryan Lathrop

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