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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1914

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President Aims at Big Business in Independence Square

President touts modernized Declaration principles affecting business politics and foreign policy in Independence Square Philadelphia. He defends Mexico tolls and antitrust aims while urging native participation in government and criticizing subsidies to monopolies. Marines guard as crowd presses forward, with members of Congress and state governors in attendance. CONTINUED ON AXTH PAGE.

Philadelphia America Independence Square Mexico Panama Washington Ape Congress Flo Buainesa Caia Galden Englands United States Liberty Re Eral

Tribute paid to Lafayette at Picpus Cemetery Paris

A wreath from the Lafayette Post A R of New York was laid on Lafayette s tomb in Picpus Cemetery Paris. United States deputy consul general Hanson Cleveland Coxe representing the post led the ceremony with a large gathering of Americans and French, including Ambassador Myron T Herrick, the Lafayette heirs, Brig Gen Charles Ebener, Chauncey M Depew and others. Herrick and Mrs Herrick hosted a reception after the ceremony observed the Fourth.

A. R Picpus Paris Hanson Cleveland Coxe United States Lafayvette Post New York Lafayette Ambassadgor Myron T. Herrick Marauls Charles Ebener Chauncey M. Depew Ambangsador Herrick Mre Harrick

Futurist music mocked at Coliaeum Theater

London reports that Futurist music interpreted by Signor Marinetti's orchestra met a hostile reception. Gallery patrons roared “Stop the row” while stalls and circle applauded ironically. The Wolf House voiced furious disapproval at the discordant sounds.

London Washington Post Signor Marinetti Coliaeum Rosa En Anil Wholf

President arrives in Philadelphia for Independence Day

President arrives in Philadelphia at 10:30 am to attend the 198th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence. Crowds cheer as factory whistles greet him. heavy guard surrounds Independence Square while Mrs Smith, mother of a Vera Cruz sailor, thanks him and the First City Troop of Philadelphia escorts the President.

Shakes Handa Lad Vera Cruz Philadelphia Washington Tumulty Cary T. Grayson Independence Hall

Wreck Delays President on Philadelphia Trip

The President and his party returned from Philadelphia yesterday afternoon at 4 10. The presidential train was delayed over half an hour by two freight wrecks near Bowto Ma. The wreck occurred before the President’s train reached the spot but forced the special to switch tracks.

Philadelphia Bowto

Drowned in Mississippi River Launch Tragedy

Clinton Iowa July 4. Herry Ketel son and Way Traver drowned in a Mississippi River launch accident this afternoon. Theodore Lewis attempted a rescue of a girl and nearly perished himself before a fourth occupant saved him.

Clinton Iowa

Turks Drown All Aboard and Destroy Monastery Dispatches

Dispatches from Chios report a Turkish destroyer on duty bombarded and captured a Gael transport carrying refugees to Chios. The same vessel then bombarded Mount Islet and destroyed a monastery. Fishermen near Tehesrue Asia Minor claim to have seen the captured transport without passengers, whom they say Turks drowned. Also notes Baltimore and Ohio schedules with July 20 onward.

Athens Athos Papera Chios Falena Aegean Sea Reugees Chien Tehesrue Asia Minor

Mystery Woman in Carman Shooting Sparks Chinatown Style Chaos

A strange unidentified woman fled Dr Edwin Carman home after a fatal shot that killed Mrs Louise Bailey. Sydney Choas, a tailor's helper, placed a touring car scene and described a gray coat and bonnet as detectives seek the revolver and any link to a former patient. Police and private detectives question witnesses, search accounts, and hunt two strange women seen near the Carman residence.

Big Machine Washington Post Freeport N. Y Edwin Carman Louise Halley Sydney Choas Grove Street Carman Me & Woman Merrick Road New York New Jersey

Witnesses to testify in Nassau murder probe

Mrs Carman and Carman to appear as witnesses as Miles Madeline Bailey, daughter of the victim, may speak about her mother’s telephone conversation. A police guard prevented entry to the Grounds but allowed house occupants to leave. District Attorney Smith said the household will not cross Nassau County boundary until the inquiry ends.

Carman Haral ‘Coombs Miles Madeline Bailey Ma Day Smith

Fourth at Vera Cruz Independence Day Salute

Firecrackers and 21 gun salutes mark Independence Day as American ships and land batteries salute Vera Cruz. Marines soldiers and sailors celebrate ashore and afloat with exercises speeches and bands in the foreign city harbor.

Vera. Cruz Plezas

Opera Singer Weds Actress in Paris Ceremony

Marcoux of Boston and Chicago Opera and Madeleine Morlay of Theater Antoine Paris were married today at the Church of Saint Sulpice in Paris. The couple's ceremony united prominent figures from the Boston and Chicago operatic company and the Paris stage.

Williams resigns as American minister to Albania crisis

President Wilson asked George Fred Williams to resign as American Minister to Greece and Montenegro after his public statements on Albania. British and Greek capitals react with surprise while Washington reviews the incident and awaits the minister's resignation.

Washington Philadelphia Wilson Williams London Enelieh George Fred Williams Greece Montenegro Albania Times Willams du Hag Epirus Pelief State Department Mr. Willams

Notable misquotation sparks presidential reprimand rumors

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Pro Pollay remarks in the United States, Gen Evans assignment, and a late retraction by a speaker who said he had been misquoted. The muddled text hints at a presidential reprimand decision and evolving versions of the statement.

Australian woman arreste d at Buckingham Palace

An Australian woman identified after last night’s arrest at Buckingham Palace gates carried two revolvers and demanded entry to see King George. She was described as suffering hallucinations during the incident in London on July 4.

London Buckingham Palace George

Huerta for France Election Rumors Spark Crisis Fear in Washington

Unofficial news from Washington and Tampico describe a Mexico City crisis as Huerta leads amid mediation doubts. Reports claim Huerta would flee to a foreign post, possibly France, while Zapata advances with threats of a terror-filled capital, and refugees reach Vera Cruz with unclear causes for alarm.

Washington Zapata Mexico City Mexico Pedro Huerta France Puerto Mexico Phillips Miller Tampico U. S Funston War Department Vera Cruz Basta

Governor Nomination Hopes Rise In Empire State

Urge T. R. for governor as May approaches. Wadsworth Jr. leads Republican senator race. Democrats sense a stronger governor candidate than Glynn may emerge. Empire State politics grow more intricate with each development.

James W. ‘Wadsworth, Jr Glynn Empire State

Political situation in the Empire State heats up

Senator Root ends candidacy for governor and backs James W. Wadsworth Jr. for the Republican nomination while Harvey D. Hinman and Representative Calder trail. The GOP race narrows to Hedges and Whitman as Roosevelt gains Progressive support. Governor Glynn seeks Democratic renomination but faces calls for a stronger candidate. Westchester backers push George W. Perkins for the Progressive banner as Willig Sussexes’s bid grows toward 100000 votes.

Barnes Senator Root Joseph H. Choate St. James James W. Wadsworth, Jr Assembly James W. Wadsworth House of Representatives Harvey D. Hinman Root Amself Representative Calder

Speaker Clark Opens Chautauqua Season in Virginia

Champ Clark speaker of the House addresses 1500 at Chase City Virginia denouncing calamity hawkers and muckrakers and pessimists. He urged optimism and spoke at Barb Ludine night in Barbidine Virginia.

Virginia Chase City Richmond Champ Clark House of Representatives

Roosevelt Pages Guests At London Reception

A July 4 reception for Walter Hines Page and Mrs Page drew a large American turnout with a British sprinkle led by Viscount Bryce. Kermit Roosevelt and his bride drew much attention while Senator Lodge and Mrs. Preston also attended. The Roosevelts will be guests of the ambassador for a week before returning to New York.

London Walter Hines Page Page Viscount Bryce Washington Kermitt Roosevelt Senator Lodge Thomas J.preston, Jr Grover Cleveland Esther Cleveland Kermit Roosevelt New York

Roosevelt cancels dates for rest in Oyster Bay Fourth celebration across bay

Colonel Roosevelt cancels two planned talks to New England Progressives this month to enjoy a six week rest. He will likely speak in Hartford and Boston in mid August. The Fourth was celebrated with family, guests and a water crossing by rowboats, while several Roosevelt children were absent or delayed by new baby Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

New York Root Rod Europe William Barnes Republican State Committee Roosevelt Taft Henry L. Stimson Colonel Oyster Bay New England Col Roosevelt Hartford Boston Kermit Roosevelt Spain Nicholas Longworth Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Theodore Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt

Head and Arm of Murdered Girl Found in Mohawk River

Authorities identify only a brunette woman about 35 with gray eyes after the torso was found June 19. The head and right arm surfaced, suggesting foreign origin and possible surgical knowledge by the killer. Clothing fragments, a knotted handkerchief, and underwear pieces hint at matching garments. searches for missing descriptions continue.

Schenectady Mohawk River Worman N. Niven Fred Leeman Ballston Lake Here

Most Powerful New York Bomb Wrecks Sixth Story Tenement

A dynamite blast in a six story tenement in New York killed three people and injured many others. I W W defendants in a Tarrytown trial were among the victims or nearby. Police fear the infernal machine was designed for use at the Rockefeller estate demonstration.

Berkman Marie Ganz Emma Goldman Mother Earth John D. Rockefeller New York Tarrytown Rockefel N. Y Pocantico Hills John D. Rockefeller, Jr Broadway LW. W Upton Sinclair Free Silence League Colorado Mr. Rockefeller, Jr Arthur Caron Boston Caron

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