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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1914
Page
9
In Berlin a man with apparent mental illness attacked as Crown Prince Frederick William left his palace. A sentry restrained the intruder Leopold Salomon who claimed to be the prince's brother and asked for help. The event follows rumors about Washington property deals and building plans.
Captain Harry A. Field will be removed from command of the battleship Louisiana and reduced five numbers in rank after the grounding on a sandbar near Vera Cruz on August 27. He was court martialed and found guilty. the court recommended a ten-number reduction, but Secretary Daniels reduced the penalty to five and ordered Field relieved of command, announced at the department yesterday.
London January 23 Sir Oliver Lodge physicist and head of Ginningham University told the Institute of Electrical Engineers that weather control might be possible by electricity He suggested sending up a kite to reach the clouds and discharge electricity to induce rain or clear weather with positive or negative charges to clouds.
Friends of Deputy Fire Chief Andrew J. Sullivan say a congressional inquiry is likely to probe his enforced retirement. House members may offer a resolution for an investigation if the current examination raises doubts about justice or motives. Carr and Newman plan to confer as hearings pause while steps may be proposed in writing to the commissioners.
James A. Pallas, a taxicab chauffeur, led three men on a wild drive through fashionable northwest Washington early Thursday. He was fined $300 by District police court judge Mulloway for speeding intoxication while operating a motor vehicle and related collisions. Police say he barricaded a Seven teenth Street street, struck a lamp post, hit a carriage and horse, and injured the horse. he told the judge he drank liquor to ward off the cold after taking the party to Virginia the night before.
Mrs Livya W Bowers widow of Lloyd W Bowers solicitor general during the Taft era asked Washington police to recover a diamond studded gold purse valued at 1000 dollars. She reported losing it yesterday afternoon and is unsure if it was misplaced or stolen.
In a political exchange, Sulzer cites Whitman as saying J E Gaffney sought one hundred thousand dollars in campaign contributions. The record notes the accusation and the involved figures in a heated public debate.
In New York, Senator James A. O'Gorman will testify next week in the John Doe inquiry into highway and canal graft after discussions with District Attorney Whitman. Separately, James H. Smith of Brookline, claiming to be the son of Lord Strathcona, seeks executors’ recognition. no action will occur unless friendly overtures fail. Meanwhile in Alabama, a robbers’ hold-up near Larkinville prompted police searches as railscars were looted or checked.
Private Francis Wittman of the U S Army Air Corps reportedly set a world record by flying a hydroaeroplane with a passenger to 3,500 feet in a few minutes over San Diego California. The machine and passenger weighed a ton as Wittman shut off power and glided to earth.
Mr and Mrs Francia Sayre formerly Miss Jessie Wilson daughter of the President arrived in New York on the liner Majestic returning from a honeymoon abroad. Heavy weather delayed the ship 24 hours while Cherbourg harbor incident caused minor plate damage. After quick repairs she sailed on and reached port late remaining in quarantine for the night.
San Francisco reports a mild quake at 7:33 PM detected by Chabot Observatory Oakland traveling east to west. Windows rattled in San Francisco Oakland and Berkeley but no damage was reported. A separate strong quake hit Lepanto Naupaktos near the Gulf of Corinth damaging most houses and a fortress, yet no injuries occurred.
Police in Pittsburgh seek information on J C R the county infirmary inmate whose identity is an national enigma. Found at the infirmary after escaping a Rochester Minnesota hospital the man is thought to be a wealthy Pittsburgh resident missing years ago and possibly aphasic. Rosar of Peckville Pa also suspects the man may be his brother J C Rosar who served in the Spanish American War navy.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce outlines an aggressive year long effort to attract manufacturing interests to the city. President Gude and Chairman Harper pledge a determined campaign to boost civic and financial growth, with new committee chairmen approved across multiple sectors.
In New York a duplicate Vatican tablecloth is named as defendant in a U S district court case to recover import duties on the undervalued fabric said to be worth 1300 dollars rather than 1500 seized from former Senator William A Clark. Clark and importer Camerino deny ownership. If forfeited, the government will collect the alleged defrauded amount.
Former Missouri governor and Assistant Postmaster General Alexander M. Dockery urged Masonic veterans to “play the game of life fearlessly, loyally, and joyously.” The banquet at the Metropolitan Hotel featured a new auxiliary group the Helpful Husbands and multiple speakers praising Masonry and harmony with the church.
French diplomatic agent M. de Valdrome is shot and killed at a Tangier dinner by his cook Sure in the presence of guests. The cook refused service, then shot the envoy twice as he returned to the salon. Valdrome dies in the arms of a high official. the suspect was arrested.
J William Henry rode Masterpiece to first in jumping, winning a silver cup. Mildred Greble won red ribbon and wrist watch with Prince Henry. Helen Buchenan earned third with Ble Ridge. Katydid claimed fourth with a ribbon. Tandem riding showcased women riders, with a list of entrants and mounts for music, saddle, and dumping classes amid a crowd including diplomats and notable society figures.
Baron Saburo Shimada demanded a Diet inquiry into alleged German kickbacks to Japanese naval officers. He urged production of contracts for warship work while Admiral Saito denied the accusations and pledged a full probe.
New York reports Dr. Thomas Blair argues in the February issue that moderate whole body sun exposure, as in ancient Greece, could prevent much cancer when used with radium and X rays. He cites low cancer history among Greeks and notes clothing limits sun exposure.
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