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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1914

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3

President's Daughter Speaks to Central Graduates at Business High

Secretary Wilson addresses two Business High School classes on ideals and success in a commencement held in the assembly hall. The event honors 29 Central High graduates and features remarks by Representative Simeon D. Fess and board officials, with diplomas conferred by Superintendent Thurston.

Misa Margaret Wilson Secretary Wilson Business High Representative Fess Wilson Business High School John B. Larner Board of Education John van Schack Susie Root Rhones Central Central High School Simeon D. Fesa Ernest H. Daniel Clarence A. Vincent Supt Thurston Margarete Darb Edith Eastlack Alice Angelica Emma Emery Helen Line Frank Henry Harmon John Madison Mason Louis Benjamin Peizman Donald Price McNeil Smith Porter Ross Taylor Yesterdas Margaret Waser Furst Anthony T. Hyde JH. Gordon Charles T Warner Bernard W. C. Ruedige Teachers’ College George Washington University S. E. Kramer John Thomson Mies Wilson J Henning Nelms Newman Blair Henry B F Macfarland Douglas Memorial Church W W Barnes Wiliam Knowles Cooper Flora J. Hendley Harry O. Hine Eastern High School Feg Kimball Emali Frank Byran Stuart Anne Heers Thomas Jefferson G. Leroy White Thomas R Bryan W L. Lyon Hosmer ME Johnson G. Fred Thompson Thomas L. Jones

Remarkable quadruple clock dial by Soldiers' Home inmate

B A Buck, an inmate at the Soldiers' Home, devised a clock dial with four concentric circles marking nautical and land time. The central circle divides nautical units into four four hour periods with bells, while outer and inner circles handle minutes and other divisions. The invention aims to aid train dispatchers and others by giving a definite hour code across the full day.

A. Buck Businesa

Guilty but Insane Recommendation Shocked in Buffalo

A New York Bar Association committee urged a law allowing juries to convict murder defendants as guilty but insane when the insanity plea fails. The proposal cites Thaw and argues current practice may excuse deceitful schemes by experts and dishonest counsel.

Buffalo N. Y New York Bar Association Matteawan Dannemora

FALL KILLS FLIER AND FRENCH AVIATOR DIES IN ACCIDENT

Madrid reports Spanish military aviator Eient. Maximo Ramoz was killed when his aircraft plunged from height after takeoff. In Guadeloupe Reyhbaud, a French aviator, was gravely injured in a 400 foot capsizing after a flight over Paint-a-Pitré and Riviere Salee. In Salisbury Plain England aviation instructor Gipps was killed with a passenger seriously injured.

Madrid Spain Maximo Ramoz Basse Terre Guadeloupe Reyhbaud Reybaud Paint-a-Pitré Riviere Salee London Gipps Salisbury Plain

Nurse Testifies to Will Contest Over Holyoke Estate

In Los Angeles testimony sought to prove Bangor lumberman Frank H. Holyoke mentally unsound when he made his 1911 will. Nurse Agnes Brooks Nesbet described erratic behavior including odd acts such as trying to wear a coat instead of trousers. Contestant Sydney Holyoke and his brother faced the distribution while the widow and charities received varying sums.

Los Angeles Cal Frank H. Holyoke Bangor Sydney Archibald Holyoke Milwaukee Agnes Brooks-Nesbet Holyoke Harry Douglas Holyoke Boston

Brooklyn Cruiser Rebuilt for Atlantic Reserve Fleet

The armored cruiser Brooklyn, flagship of Admiral Schley at Santiago, was recommissioned in Philadelphia after a decade idle. It now features water-tube Scotch boilers, overhauled engines, modern gun carriages, and new ammunition hoists. Fully manned, it will carry 550 officers and men, join the Atlantic reserve fleet, and later proceed to China.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Admiral Schley Santiago China

Smallpox Cases Reported Near Baltimore

Twenty three cases of smallpox, many in advanced stage, were reported by Baltimore county health authorities with cooperation from the State board of health. One case was found at Warreh, a mill village on the Gunpowder River, twelve miles north of Baltimore. Quarantine measures and examinations of residents in the infected area are underway. All cases are among whites.

Health Board Baltimore BaltiMore County Warreh Gunpowder River State Board of Health

Midshipmen disciplined at Annapolis over dining tables

Annapolis January 31 Captain Gibbons superintendent of the Naval Academy ordered a two week abrogation of training tables at the school. The ban affects swimming baseball basketball gymnasium and fencing teams following disorder at supper last evening reported by Lieut Roger Williams in charge of the midshipmen.

Annapolis Gibbons Naval Academy Roger Williams

C and C changes announced in Chesapeake and Ohio divisions

Richmond Virginia January 3 Chesapeake and Ohio general divisions rearranged by the general manager George P Johnson J R Cary general superintendent eastern central division with headquarters Clifton Forge will control all lines east of Handley West Virginia J Paul Stevens Huntington West Virginia main line and branches from Handley to Elk Horn City Kentucky W R Hudson Covington Kentucky all lines from Big Sandy Junction Kentucky west including the Chesapeake and Ohio of Indiana

Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio George P Johnson J. R. Cary Eastern Central Division Clifton Forge Handley W. Va J. Paul Stevens Huntington Elkhorn City W. R. Hudson Covington Big Sandy Junction Indiana

Convicted Pastor Criticizes Justice in Libel Case

Rev Dr Wilbur F Berry temperance worker and superintendent of the Christian Civic League of Maine was convicted of criminal libel over an article in the Civic League Record. The piece attacked Associate Justice George F Haley for his handling of liquor law violators' cases.

Portland Wilbur F. Berry George F. Haley Supreme Court Civic League Record Christian Civic League of Maine Berry Justice Haley

Rampolla Papers Sent to Switzerland Suspected by Vatican

London reports an authoritative Rome letter states Cardinal Rampolla likely sent a sealed box with important papers to an intimate friend in the Duchy before his death. The will and documents disappeared, and Vatican circles expect the materials to be found in Switzerland.

Rampolla Switzerland London Cardinal Rampolis Rome Vatican Duchy

Attempt to Wreck Fast Train Near St Louis Park

A Tuesday night attempt to wreck the southbound fast mall on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway near Carondelet Park failed when a pile of ties on the track was spotted by the headlight as the train rounded a curve. The engineer stopped the locomotive within feet of the obstruction.

St. Louis

Alexandria Prepares Fete Expects Parade February 28

A George Washington Birthday Celebration Association meeting in Alexandria plans a civic and military parade for February 28. Offices close for National Holiday. railways asked for half-holiday for workers. Street lights bright on February 22 23 and 24. Officers will lay a wreath at Mount Vernon. Dr William M Smith may stay on State Health Board as postmaster designate. Armory janitor John Dix dies at 67 after paralysis. Robbert S Barrett visits Danville Lodge. Charles M Wilburn 45 dies. railway car inspector, 1444 Duke Street.

Sni8giun Port Bureau King Street Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Association Committee On Finance Hing Street Washington Virginia William M. Smith State Board of Health Charles M. Wilburn Duka Street

Barn Owl Man’s Friend in Agriculture Value

U S experts declare the barn owl a vital natural ally against pocket gophers that wreck California orchards and garden produce. The Department of Agriculture aims to educate ranchers who kill owls, citing evidence of gopher-killings and gopher remains near owl nests as proof of the bird’s pest control role.

U. S California Natural Society Department of Agriculture Department Washington

Bribe Case Appeal Fails in West Virginia

Charleston January 30 The circuit court of appeals refused writs of error for five members of the West Virginia legislature convicted last summer of bribery tied to the United States senatorial election. They will be sent to the State penitentiary in Moundsville to begin serving terms ranging from five to six years. Senator Ben A. Smith Roane County 612 years was denied unanimously. others Rhodes Rath Dutt Jackson Putnam and David Hill Mason counties received split decisions.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va Circuit Court of Appeals United States Webster County Moundsville Ben A. Smith Roane County A. C. Rhodes Mingo County Rath Dutt Jackson Counrty H. A. Asbury Putnam County David Hill Mason County Smith

U. S. Clerks Favor Union Formation Move

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor proposed government employee unionization and saw strong early support. John B. Colpoys, secretary of the Central Labor Union, received several letters from federal workers expressing interest in joining and promising to enroll others.

Executive Council American Federation of Labor John B. Colpoys Central Labor Union

John D Archbold steamer launched at Newport News

The bulk oil carrier John D Archbold, largest of its class on the Atlantic coast, was launched in Newport News for Standard Oil of New Jersey with Mrs M M Van Buren christening. The event drew about 30 guests and noted sponsor’s family.

Newport News John D. Archbold Atlantic Standard Oil Company New Jersey M. M. van Buren New York

Red Cross Wins Chinese Project to control Hwai River

The Chinese government grants the American Red Cross one year to raise 20 million dollars to fund a project controlling the Hwai River. A 5 percent loan will be floated to reclaim 2 million acres, protect lands, and save lives. American engineers assess foreign control safeguards and expect contracts to go to U.S. builders.

American Red Cross Hwai River Peking American Red Cross Society Hwai Paul 8 Refnech China Honan Nganhwel Hungtee United States Chen Chin-Tao London Charles Davis Jameson Red Cross Far Eastern

Ye Ancient Bootjack Emphasizes Degenerate Present Times

An aged Memphis News item laments the loss of the bootjack as a symbol of sturdier boyhood. The column recalls boot ceremonies, parental discipline, and muscular display, arguing modern life has removed the bootjack and dimmed youthful vigor, while praising past values and nostalgia.

Memphis News Dad Prila Fghter Scimitar Lfe

Senate Rules Panel Ends Self Reserving of Seats

The Senate committee on rules ruled yesterday to end senators selecting seats and sergeant at arms reserving them. Going forward vacated seats will be reassigned by the committee to a senator. One member had held a seat four years before the previous holder was defeated.

Senate Committee On Rules

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