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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
11
The piece lists subscription terms for the Washington Post including daily and Sunday options and prepaid mail details. It then pivots to a political critique about Congress members seeking federal appointments to regain influence and political standing, warning of a stampede to pass the Works bill and suggesting future appointments could affect their health and political fortunes.
Foreign critics condemn the proposed Glass-Owen currency bill as a radical shift from accepted practice, arguing government control of money and credit risks inefficiency and higher costs. They warn that government involvement may hinder free initiative and raise operating expenses, urging a divorce between banking and government business.
A United States senator argues that the Cummins lobbying bill should criminalize false claims of influence and impersonation of officials. He contends penalties for misrepresentation would end the lobbying practice and force lobbyists to prove real influence or face imprisonment for impersonating public figures.
Senator Works of California proposes a federal three member commission to advise on appointments for officals outside the classified service. The plan would reduce direct patronage as candidates and lawmakers admit sacrifices in running for office and as presidents rely on volunteers for reelection efforts. The article notes politicians dislike distributing $4,000 a year jobs to supporters and favors a neutral commission to handle patronage.
The piece exposes the scale of involuntary servitude among black workers in Kimberley and Johannesburg, noting a rise to hundreds of thousands held in stockades and whipped in diamond and gold mines under Cecil Rhodes era policy, while criticizing British justifications and calling for awareness of brutality.
The article notes Harvard appointing Bertrand Russell as professor amid his strong suffragist ties. It recounts his parliamentary bid in England with militant suffragists backing him against Henry Chaplin, the Tory candidate, and his subsequent defeat. It also covers Russell family history, bigamy case surrounding his brother Lord Russell, and the eccentric lineage extending to Lord John Russell.
The passage argues that slave pounds are under government supervision and inmate welfare is claimed, yet this shows governments colluding with brutal slave regimes. It cites British denial during Kongo atrocities and rubber district abuses in Peru, concluding South Africa shows damning knowledge and sanction.
Congress condensed notes describe Senate lobby bill by Cummins making acts admitted as done by David Lamar unlawful with penalties. Works introduces a commission bill for federal office applications. Unsuccessful delay to confirm Mrs Hem as Gainesville postmistress. Democratic caucus ends labor but lacks binding rule. Lobby committee hearings continue. Senate adjourns to Thursday. House not in session but to meet tomorrow at noon.
The United States obtained a preliminary injunction from Federal Judge Veeder restraining EB W Bliss Company from selling the Bliss Leavitt torpedo in England. The government argues the inventor G C Davidson assigned rights to the government and selling abroad violated the contract. A hearing on permanence will occur in the fall.
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Johnston at the State Department's request would permit Mirza Mohammed Ali Khan, Ferafan representative, to attend the Military Academy at West Point. The Ferasian would face an entrance exam and must maintain his studies to stay enrolled.
The House naval affairs committee completed plans for a summer inspection of Atlantic coast navy yards. About eighteen members will sail aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower, leaving tomorrow, with stops including Norfolk July 10 and Philadelphia July 12 through to Portsmouth, N. H., July 2 and Frenchmans Bay Me July 21, returning to Washington July 25.
President Theodore Roosevelt and his sons Quentin and Archie depart New York for a six to eight week tour mainly around the Grand Canyon region in Arizona. The family plans horseback excursions as they explore the surrounding country before Roosevelt begins his planned South American journey about two weeks after returning.
A large Airedale named Bisley owned by W. I. Reber of Butte was killed while leading a wolf pack near Red Lodge. Three wolves were shot. Ed ward Reber’s son recalled Bisley’s hunting skill on Rosebud Lake. John Dunn and cowboys hunted the pack, finding Bisley’s collar tag on the carcass.
Paris correspondence to the New York Sun reports a giraffe at Jardin des Plantes died by self harm after an apparent infatuation with a turtle. Police opened an inquest. keepers said the giraffe pursued the turtle while the reptile showed indifference.
A Seattle dispatch reports a 300 foot tall yellow fir in Snohomish County Washington surpassing prior regional giants. The tree’s butt diameter ranges 3 to 6 feet with a 66 foot circumference and a 128 foot reach to the limb. experts note stumps nearby show 100 to 600 rings. If harvested, a 250 by 15 by 15 foot log could be cut, potentially the world’s largest timber and a navigation hazard if derelict at sea.
The rule extending the Manchu law limits the term of every army officer in Washington to four years except bureau chiefs. Secretary Garrison will apply the measure to staff officers and officers of all grades as well.
Col Samuel W Miller relieved from command of the port of embarkation Galveston Texas and ordered to Fort Sill Oklahoma. Capt William McK Gambdin quartermaster corps to Tobyhanna Pennsylvania reporting August 2 to Second Battalion Third Field Artillery for duty until August 35. Capt William H B Baker to Winchester Virginia to duty as assistant to Maj James A Logan Jr quartermaster corps. Lieut John H H Scudder medical reserve corps ordered to Fort Howard Maryland for duty. Lieut Colm ridgh L Beaven medical reserve corps relieved from Fort Howard Maryland to Fort Wadsworth New York for duty.
Soroku Enara a veteran Japanese statesman and organizer of the Japanese American Peace Society called on Secretary Bryan at the State Department yesterday. Ambassador Chinda accompanied him as host during his Washington stay. Enara is touring America to gauge anti-Japanese sentiment and to work with influential Americans to ease tensions through direct representations.
War Department cites Arizona for over enlistment at the annual encampment and demands accounting for supplies. Officials say militia officers misunderstood orders. The Dick act requires 60 day enlistment prequalification for encampment duty. Federal aid halted in South Carolina militia, Arkansas also under review.
Captain Templin M. Potts U S N retired former commander of the U S 3 Louisiana left for Washington with an attorney to seek reversal of the plucking board action that retired him before reaching rear admiral. Friend say he will challenge the decision while maintaining silence due to navy discipline.
President Wilson sent nominations to the Senate for confirmation including Frederick Courtland Penfield of Pennsylvania as Ambassador to Austria-Hungary and Hubert L. Bolen as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Oklahoma. The note also includes a reader query about the conscience fund and a request for guidance. Washington, July 7.
Navy announces transfers and duty changes including Lieut. Comdr. Fullinwider detached Wyoming to Connecticut as executive officer and Lieut. Comdr. Todd reassigned to Wyoming as first lieutenant. Also listed are staff moves for Wallach, Lawton, Geiger, Iden, Ewald, Qower, and first lieutenant Bogan among others with multiple port and vessel assignments across Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
Nyeck Dispatch to the Tribune reports John Davidson aged 70 and Douglass Allen in a car incident on a road above a beach. Davidson urged moving to shade. Allen started the car and Davidson pressed the high speed lever causing a somersault. He landed upright and unharmed.
Newport dispatch reports Miss Dorothy Bateman, heir to half a million dollars from the late Ross R. Winans of Baltimore, remains on her father’s farm milking cows and tending chickens. She helps manage the Bateman Hotel and still drives the auto to boats and trains serving hotel guests.
Daniel Turner of Santa Monica, a Civil War veteran aged 107, credits his long life to never marrying. He says married men die younger and that doubtless a modern wife would be a burden. Turner chopped wood today to show his robust health.
The Weather Bureau reports generally fair conditions across the eastern half and warm western weather with possible local thundershowers in the Rockies. Forecast calls for continued fair, rising temperatures in the east and upper lake region, with light to moderate winds along coasts. River bulletin notes Potomac River clear and Shenandoah very muddy at Harpers Ferry, July 7.
Interviews with Capitol visitors discuss tariff hopes for Wilson, trust in Cuban president Menocal, and caution about party reconciliation. Gen Menocal earns Cuban support amid sugar crisis as U.S. tariff tides loom. Twins Thompson recount House misidentification tale amid whisky bill debate and log-rolling humor.
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