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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1914

Page

7

Col Frank L Denny Marine officer dies after fall at home

Col Frank L Denny UMC retired after a 33 year Marine career dies from a fall at his 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW home around 1:30 AM He toppled from the second floor likely due to vertigo and struck a marble table He is survived by his wife and daughter and will receive full military funeral honors in Washington DC Col Denny commanded Marines at Alexandria in 1884 and received commendation from Lord Beresford His death follows a life of service with postings worldwide and real estate work after retirement.

Frank Lee Denny Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Nevitt Col Denny Esther Denny Miss Denny M. F. Cuthbert Col. Denny Ilnaas Cal. Denny Washington Army Navy Marine Corps Els Thowa Vincannes Ind Lieut Denny Col Corps Alexandria Beyot Great Britain France Lord Charles Bereaford Panama Sénator Beveridge United States Marine Corps Indiana Real Hetate Trust Company Army and Navy Metropolitan Chavy Chase Cal. Denny Ia Innes Palmer Misa Hather Denny Slates Weat Funares Massachusetts Avenue

Funeral cortege to Arlington Private Intervent in Northwest

Regular army and Marine corps troops in the city will march in the funeral procession from the radidénte to Arlington Cemetery tomorrow morning at 16 a g leaks. The Arlington ceremony will be private. The Rev Ernest Smith of St Margaritia Protestant Episcopal Church will conduct services.

Army Marine Corps Arlington Cemetery Arlington Ernest Smith St. Margaritia Protaptant Episcopal Church

Business plea outlines Sherman act and anti trust scope

The document argues for a business commission with broad investigative powers under the Sherman and Clayton acts. It cautions against excessive regulation, notes annual reporting burdens, and discusses how certain provisions could affect competition. Named figures and a delegation are listed.

Commission Association Seption 7 Too Wing John V. Farwell Mr. Barney Thomas Grefch I. A. Goddard J. Pinte Cornelius Lynde, Jr W. Shaw Hera Warner W. ©. Claw Joseph H. Defrera

Greece Pays For Ships Idaho And Mississippi

Greece officially added two battleships to its navy after a $12,895,276.98 payment to the U S Navy Department via Riggs National Bank. The transfer follows a June agreement and names the vessels Idaho and Mississippi for Greek service, with construction overseen by Frederick S Garber and Newport News Shipbuilding.

National Bank Gantlett Daniele Eatin

Hart shoots wife then poisons self in Hyattaville suburb

Special report details George Hart who, after threatening his wife and firing on constable Garrison with risk of his life, fled to a Berwyn area farm. Hart swallowed poison in a jealous rage as he confessed planning his own death, was captured, treated at Emergency Hospital, and later imprisoned. A note addressed to the public indicated remorse and funeral arrangements with Berwyn burial wishes.

Washington Hyattoviils Mil Pennsylvania Thomas H.-.gerriaon O. A. Greager Maryland Regigren Hyattaville Olaf C.-lort Dahl Garrison Tyee Korn Hart N. G. Dudrow Dier- Korn William Barry Mintock Harry Aine Barry Matt Dierkorn Paris Hmerigency Hospital Garrizon Berwin Frank Hart Asia 2 Mmeek

Tax receipts near eighty million totals in six days

The Treasury reports close to 93,103,681.45 in six days, with July first to six day collections showing income and corporate tax intake. Secretary McAdoo notes expected payments of 5,600 additions before July 16 when penalties apply for unpaid assessments. Individual income tax receipts reached a reported 6 percent, with total corporate and income taxes at 71,296,186.18 by mid June. Also listed are applicants for liquor house transfers: Charles H. Clark, James B. McDonnell, Robert Gowen, and Peter J. Lynagh, with addresses in northwest and southwest Washington.

McAdoo T Corporation Gxelae Aid Nquor Dave Beer Charles H. Clark Reuth Seventh Street James’ B. McDonnell Wighth Atrest Tamer Gowen Pennsylvania Avenue Peter J. Lynagh Thirg .Strest- Meivveak

Warburg Controversy Overshadows Nomination Debates

President presses for confirmation of Warburg and Meners amid Senate objections over private cloakroom talks. Warburg declines to appear before the banking committee, provoking charges of affront and signaling possible delays in confirmation. Senate inquiry aims to gather fuller information while White House signals support for both nominees.

Tine Teken Renate Pon Méners Ones Warburg Senate White House Jones Hitch Brean Committee On Banking and Quirney Jonas Chicago Harding Alabama Miller Hamlin Fadera Reserve Board Senate Banking and Currency Committee Friends of Mr. Warburg

Nomination of Morrie for Swedish minister approved

Chicago business figure Nelson Morrie won Senate foreign relations committee approval for the post of Minister to Sweden despite threats of opposition. Morrie, named as a defendant in government suit against Chicago meat packers, faced potential dissent that ultimately did not materialize.

Sweden Ita Nelson Morrie Chicago Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Morrid Chicago Def Packers

Japanese protest over immigration limits challenges treaty

The 1911 treaty with Japan and its honor clause face renewed friction as Japan protests proposed Japanese exclusion bills in Congress. Commissioner Caminetti voices strong opposition to further immigration restrictions, while the State Department scrambles to interpret Tokyo’s demand and the delicate “gentlemen’s agreement” amid rising Pacific coast Japanese populations.

Italy Caty Tania United States Commissioner” of Immigration Congress Hayes Haker California Fuate Department Thin Sension Eat Japan Pacific Caminetti Secretary of States Agme

Hunt Slayer in Hills Accused of Kidnapping Girl

Special to The Washington Post reports a manhunt in Russetl country for Dr J W Worth after he abducted Louise Harris 15, and shot Constable Ball who tried to arrest him. Worth fled toward the mountains as searchers close in. Authorities fear vigilant action if captured. Norman Hodges, 15, injured by a policeman during the chase.

Laurie Harris Constable Ball Washington Post Honaker J. W. Worth William Ball Constante Louise Harris Warren Harris Geld Werth Louise Worth Harris Iit John Honaker Heneker Conatetdls Ball Sant Tack Weed Shan

Incomplete OCR Note

Fragmentary OCR text appears to recount a dated social scene with references to Luncheon Rockefeller and a late evening routine. The passage mentions an automobile incident and a wakeful night, but lacks coherent events or clear subjects suitable for a fuller summary.

Call Ends in Controversy as Johnson Moran Fight Seen as Foul

Eye witnesses from Paris to New York report the Johnson Moran bout did not end in a throw but a contested foul in round seven. Moran’s camp and bystanders claim a foul altercation sparked near-riot fury, while Johnson supporters insist no fixed outcome.

Johnson Willard Washington Post New York Iriven Robert Hilliard Hilliard Johnson- Moran Kea Moran

Diplomats Named to New Embassies and Legations

President nominates George L. Lorillard to be secretary of the new Buenos Aires embassy. Sheldon L. Crosby named secretary of legation and consul general at Madrid. Hugh B. Wilson to serve as secretary of legation at Guatemala and Buenos Aires. Robert B. Davis named secretary of legation at Port au Prince. William P. Cresson appointed secretary of legation at Quito. Oscar J. Milmore assigned to Asuncion and H F Schoenfeld to Montevideo in Paraguay and Uruguay posts.

G. L. Lorrillard Buenos Aires George L. Lorillard Newport Regation Sheldon L. Crosby New York City Legation Bangkok Madrid Hugh BR. Wilson Brandon Guate-mala Robert B. da Jvis Petersburg Port Au Prince Haiti William P. Cresson Nevada Quito Panama Oscar JL. Milmore District of Columbia Asuncion Paraguay H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld Dister of Columbia Uruguay Monteviedo

Policemen May Ride Free Under Reinstated Plan

The O Leary subcommittee backed the Kahn bill to restore free rides for police and firemen on railways, requiring badge or uniform identification. Railways objected but districts had halted the benefit for lack of legal basis, with officials favoring District provision over railway funding.

O'Leary House District Committee Kahn

Auto Jetter Falls 300 Feet Into Rock Creek Park

Early morning crash on Park Road near Twentieth Street sends waiter and chauffeur Jetter plunging down a 300 foot embankment into Rock Creek Park. Jetter escapes with a lacerated knee after the auto owned by George W. Jackson is demolished. He walks home and refuses medical aid.

Waiter Jetter Twentieth Stract Park Road Fetter George W. Jackson Seventeenth Street Jetter High Apend Twen Heth Street Rock Creek ‘Park

Rockefeller 75. keeps things moving on estate with guard vigilance

Special to The Washington Post from New York on July 4 reports John D. Rockefeller, aged 75, saying he feels 60, enjoys golf and work, and hopes to keep things moving for many years. Extra guards, dogs, and a signal system shield his Pontanico Hills estate amid radical agitation and limited family attendance.

Washington New York John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Pontanico Hills Cleveland Anda Europe Mr. Rockefeller

Ritchie Disputes Welsh Decision After London Bout

Willie Ritchie says he would have won in the United States and savaged the judges as biased. He chased Freddie Welsh around the ring for long stretches and accused the referee of a questionable ruling. Welsh defends his strategy and notes he earned little from the match beyond the title while eyeing future music hall and writing plans.

London Ritchie Washington Post Willie Ritchie Freddie Welsh United States Rugere Carr Welsh America Ruehle Great Britain

Husbands Can't Libel Wives Court Rules

Special to The Waatington Port Cincinnati Ohio July 3 A judge sustained a demurrer in a suit by Edith B Dines against her husband Jesse Ines and Allan Botsford holding that a husband cannot libel his wife. Mrs Dines claimed Dings was responsible for a publication in Botsford's paper reflecting on her.

Waatington Cincinnati Ohio Jesse Ines Edith B. Dines Allan Botsford Push

Excursions to Colonial Beach Reach Peak Season

Mid-summer brings peak activity at Colonial Beach with the St Johns steamer operating daily from the foot of Seventh Street at 9 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. on Saturdays except Mondays. The popular trips feature a fine cafe aboard the steamer and excellent shore dinners at the beach.

St. Johns Seventh Street

CAMP SITE DECISION EXPECTED FOR GUARD ENCAMPMENT

District Guardsmen await a decision from Brig. Gen. George H. Harris on where to encamp this August. A board of officers who inspected Colonial Beach and nearby sites sent their report to Louisville for final approval and telegraphic reply. Some still hope Virginia Beach will be chosen despite widespread doubt.

Harties Milittia Colonial Beach George H. Harries Louisville Virginia Beach Celonlat Beach

Comrades Commended for Rescuing Drunken Sailor at Vera Cruz

Secretary Daniels issued letters of commendation to Morrie Wallace master-at-arms and William Carley boatswain’s mate for risking themselves to save a drunken sailor who climbed to a lookout on the battleship Virginia and prepared to dive. They restrained the man and brought him to the deck safely.

Vera Cruz Daniels Daniela Morrie Wallace William Carley Verdarm Virginia

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