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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
1
President and Foreign Relations Committee members held a secret White House conference on foreign policy. Talks touched on ending the arms embargo, possible action against Huerta, and ratification of arbitration treaties with Britain. Japan relations and a future Colombia treaty also loomed as topics, with no official details released.
Tokyo reports that opposition members pressed attacks on the Japanese government over California land ownership law. Sabura Shimada alleged Makino showed his speech to Washington before parliament. Makino denied sharing the text. He stated Japan seeks a resolution to the California issue.
Special to The Washington Fest from Bristol Virginia reports Roy Cloyd son of a Washington county farmer Tennessee and 18 year old Fannie M Collins secretly married in a speeding automobile aided by Magistrate A M Murray. The bride joined during the trip as the car sped toward Johnson City where the magistrate pronounced them man and wife.
Boston January 26 The will of Edwin Ginn, founder of the World Peace Foundation in 1910, discloses a bequest of 1 900 000 dollars to continue the foundation. The income will be administered by its trustees to support education on the advantages of peace and the abolition of war.
Mexico City authorities report breaking up a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Prominent Mexicans including Col. Vito Alesso Robles are arrested. Gen Eugenio Bacop and Gen Fernando Gonzales are not detained. Zapata forces attack seven towns in Morelos, repulsed in most. Magon declines to discuss talks with John Lind. Japanese cruiser Kap Moriyama and 14 officers arrive in Mexico City. minister Adachi denies guard role. Former Vera Cruz governor Teodoro Dehesa arrested for conspiring with Diaz. US officers ordered to make maps of Sonora for a 700 mile stretch, said to test their topographical mapping skills.
Special to The Washington Post reports an attempted heist of the city vaults holding millions. City Treasurer John H. McDougald sought extra guards and carpenters to seal catacombs beneath the vaults after two men believed to be vagabonds were seen emerging from a passage under the old city hall. Holes drilled for dynamite were found in the vaults’ foundation, dating to the 1906 fire era plans to dynamitize the ruins.
At the Quirinal palace in Rome, Mrs Ira Morris drew attention wearing a diamond necklace valued around 600000 dollars, reportedly purchased from an Indian rajah, while Mrs John Hays Hammond wore an old Venetian brocade and jewelry including a diamond and emerald necklace, bracelets, stomacher, and earrings formerly belonging to Catherine of Russia, along with pieces from King George's coronation.
President Wilson described a forthcoming interstate trade commission as an advisory body to study monopolies and suggest actions, while the Justice Department retains enforcement power. He stressed a policy of allowing natural growth of legitimate enterprises and keeping most data secret, with hearings planned to shape the legislation.
The article notes requests to be heard through Progressive Leader Murdock by several commissioners. Representatives Clayton Floyd and Carlin conferred yesterday on alternatives ahead of today’s judiciary committee meeting. Covington contacted President Wilson and discussed the interstate trade commission. The Senate interstate commerce committee will meet tomorrow to decide on joint hearings.
London January 26 Sir Edward Carson head of Ulsterites told Lincoln he would join John Redmond in seeking local government for Ireland or redress of abuses. He warned Redmond that peace at any price would not suffice and questioned the prospects of buying opponents’ good will.
San Jose, January 26. Frank I. Murray, a 68 year old forger, was sentenced by Superior Judge William Beasly to serve two years as a hermit in the mountains miles from here. He may work but must not visit any city or town for two years, with court contact maintained. The judge said Murray needs to be kept away from temptation.
A clash between republican and monarchist Chinese sailors on the British freighter Madawaska led to bloodshed on the voyage from England. Sixteen seamen were detained on an island for mutiny while republican crew members were sent back to the homeland, with monarchists remaining aboard and continuing toward Britain.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Foley Winslow Ingram and the Bishop of Kensington may visit Holloway prison with home secretary consent to probe alleged torture during forcible feeding of Rachel Peace. Militant leaders announce marches on Buckingham Palace and campaigns to disrupt theaters and restaurants to gain public notice.
Explosion aboard the Cunard liner Mauretania during dock repairs killed four men and injured many. A bottle of condensed gas used in engine room work exploded, causing extensive damage to engine fitters and leaving several in serious condition.
After five months of search, Ambassador Frederic Courtland Penfield secured a rental for the American embassy. Negotiations closed for a mansion owned by Baron Louis Rothschild in the Allesasse district, adjoining Archduke Leopold Salvator's palace and featuring a fine private park. Possession hoped in March of what is described as Europe's most commodious American residence.
John J. McDevitt of Wilkes-Barre plans a February 3 to Washington journey on a special train to present a statue of himself to Congress and the nation. He paid $450 to Lehigh Valley Railroad for the trip and has hired the United States Marine Band as escort. He will spend the remaining funds on personal comforts for a one day money king display.
Philadelphia January 26 Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania discusses three student suicides in one week. He rejects autosuggestion and telepathy as causes, attributing potential links to seasonal physiological changes in early spring and weather conditions. He warns against drawing fatal conclusions from a threefold pattern.
A fire destroyed two thirds of the Manila exposition building planned to open soon as part of the carnival. Losses were pegged at 17 500 for the building and 76 000 for exhibits with insurance likely not exceeding 900. The Cuba census notes Habana population at 2 387 000, reported to President Menocal.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report to the Senate details the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad insolvency. It cites syndicates profiting over 38 million, officers pocketing funds, disproportionate debt, and costly line acquisitions as key causes. The document notes 82.63 percent funded debt of total capital as of May 27, 1913.
Today’s issue highlights a front page montage including arms for rebels, a plot against Huerta, Wilson’s real trusts issue, suffragette torture claims, and notes on Dewey’s Navy needs, rail bonds, and Roosevelts hunting trip alongside theater attractions and other items.
Papers in the divorce suit filed by Mrs. Marie Willetts against Samuel Willetts of New York were ordered sealed by Judge J. B. Thornton of Fairfax County Court. A preliminary hearing is set for February 3. The answer has been filed by Samuel Willetts.
Admiral George Dewey, head of the Navy's General Board, was invited by the House naval affairs committee to testify tomorrow though illness may keep him at home. The session aims to question him on Navy policy, ship needs for Pacific protection, and Panama Canal defense, with confidential matters not likely to be printed. Adjacent report notes support for a government armor plant to spur competition and outlines Secretary Daniels plans to present naval policy later in the week.
Theodore Roosevelt will make three speeches in Illinois during the next political campaign. The announcement came at a Progressive party round-up in the congressional district today, as Raymond Robins of Chicago, state central committee chairman, disclosed.
President to sign drastic Kenyon bill today removing Washington sex trade districts. Unanimous House approval closes resorts with confiscation of property and one year prohibition. Florence Crittenton Home offers help to 350 inmates via education and employment support, aiming to place women in self supporting roles.
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