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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1914

Page

7

No Motive for Deed in Fatal Room Shooting

Report of a double shooting at 1825 Twenty third Street Southeast involving Lola Naylor and William Poland. Police and coroner dispute motive with husband John Saylor asserting alibi. Poland hospitalized with bullet wound near heart. wife dies from two bullet injuries. Witnesses questioned as coroner’s inquest set for today.

Husband Lola Naylor William Poland Twenty-third Street John Saylor

Meat prices stay high as supply shortfall blamed

A government bulletin issued yesterday says meat prices will not fall due to limited calf slaughter, reduced forage, and scarce grazing. It notes packers are slaughtering younger calves and prices are driven by tight supply and near absence of Argentine beef imports.

Sala Department of Igriuulare

Bowlers Form A Body In Atlantic Coast Association

Temporary organization of the Atlantic Coast Bowling Association brings together Fittsburgh and eastern cities. Charlea A Tockie of Buffalo was chosen as temporary secretary. Delegates include V Thompson of Chicago and JF McMahon of New York City with Martin W Leech of Baltimore and others from Toronto Montreal and Pittsburg. A further session is planned in August to establish permanent organization.

Atlantic Coast Bowling Association Fittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Charlea A Tockie Buffalo N’ Y V Thompson Chicago JF McMahon New York City Martin W Leech Baltimore Toronto Montreal Pittsburgh B Fletcher Washington Tenpin

Haitian Rebels Repulsed In Fort Attack At Cape Haitien

In Cape Haitien on July 10 rebels in the north attacked forts held by government troops but were repulsed. The attempt underscores ongoing strife in the city and the government's hold on key defenses.

Haitien Cape Haitien Trrope

Mrs Carman Weeps As Daughter Writes Come Home

Mineola S J July 10 Mrs Florence Carman tears up upon reading a jail letter from her daughter Elizabeth nine defending her at the corner ing est Dear Mamma We are thinking of you always I do not quite know why you can't come home If I do not see Mr Pettit soon I will write and ask him Elizabeth Pettit is Sheriff Stephen Pettit who led Mrs Carman from her home under arrest and promised to bring mamma back tomorrow

Washington Post Freeport Long Island Elizabeth Carman Florence Carman Louise Bailey Elizabeth Mrs. Carman Mamma

Wright Case Teeters as Dupre Wins Print Nod

In a House clash over a Speaker article on waterways Representative Dupre of Louisiana secured permission to publish in the Congressional Record. The Senate blocked similar moves, while new subcommittee member Peterson joins the McCloy inquiry into Justice Wright as hearing resumes and witness testimony centers on William Ambrose and fiduciary appointments.

Dupre Champ Clark Congressional Record Garland Dupré Lousiana House FeNiewser George Harvey Mr. Dupre Senate Root Anid McCloy Judiciary Subcommittee Justice Wright William Ambrose Washington John A Swarmstedt United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore George E Slaybaugh United States Savings Bank Charles H. Meritkit Peterson Indiana Beall Texas Ambrose District Supreme Court Wright Merillat

Women to march on Capitol for suffrage vote

Miss Lucy Burns organizing a three woman delegation to march to the Capitol on Monday. They will present a petition to the Republican and Progressive members of the rules committee and request a meeting, leaving Democratic members to respond. A Winds delegation visited Mr Fou at the Capitol yesterday led by Mrs Gilson Gardner and others.

Congress Lucy Burns Congressional Union Capitol Gilson Gardner John D., Carter A. E. Johnston Fou the-Capitol

China seeks new 100 million loan from bankers group

A Peking dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports China plans to apply to the Hyedower bankers for another form of 10 million pounds. London July 1. The report notes Beijing may request fresh credit as it faces financial needs.

Republic London Peking Thhe Daily Telegraph China Hye. Dower Group Os Oyee

Public pools plea drives civic effort to keep water cool

The Washington Post sponsors a public subscription to keep city pools open as Congress delays the District supply bill. A $100 pledge leads a broad campaign amid heat, with children and adults urging support to provide a safe, communal swimming option rather than unsafe local waters. Opposition fears legality but hope Congress acts.

Washington Pont Duplica Congress Alster Eunbonnet Singham Tong Arth Perth Navy Yard Wall

Anonymous Letter In Jail Sparks Carman Case Inquiries

Sheriff Pettit sent deputies to Brooklyn after an anonymous letter claimed a nurse wrote it in support of freeing Mrs Carman and accusing Dr Carman of firing a shot. The letter found by authorities described the writer as a nurse who knew Carman well and urged Mrs Carman’s release. Rumors linked Carman to another nurse but no confirmation followed.

Stephen P. Pettit Dr. Carman Diizabeth Valance Biers Carman

More Gold Hill Denials in North Carolina Mine Case

A Senate investigation into a North Carolina gold mine promotion at Gold Hill neared completion. George Walter Newman, promoter, and John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, testified again. Newman denied giving stock away at below cost, but agreed to buy 6,600 shares for Representative Fiend of Virginia, later securing a lower price after a market drop. Williams repeated he had no active role in promoting the mine.

North Carolina Senate Gold Hill George Walter Newman John Skelton Williams Newman Representative Fiend Virginia Willams

Salem aid bill may rise for farmers as votes tip

Alabama representative signals plans to push a farmers aid measure after Salem fire sufferers win federal support. House votes 161 to 65 to approve $24,000 in a sundry civil bill amid debate over precedent and insurance coverage. Massachusetts members back aid. Alabama’s Blackmon suggests timing may shift to his district’s needs.

House Appropriations Committee Salem House Senate Representative Page North Carolina Underwood Fitzgerald Appropriations Committee Tor

Senate weighs consolidating antitrust bills for speedy trust legislation

Sentiment grows in the Senate for a single consolidated antitrust measure to speed the trust legislative program. Judiciary and Interstate Commerce committees push to perfect bills by Monday with amendments, while House and Clayton bill discussions continue on interlocks and holding companies.

Senate Senate Judiciary and Interstate Commerce Committees Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Trade Commission House Judiciary

Optimistic Push to Shape Trade Bill After Washington Visit

Chicago Association of Commerce delegates, hopeful about a revised trade commission bill, met Representative Covington in Washington to press for changes. They foresee improved administration relations and support for a Chicago conference of the Federal reserve board with the twelve regional banks. Secretary McAdoo hosted 35 state bank supervisors seeking to learn if new Fed banks will serve nonmember banks as clearinghouses.

Washington Chicago Association of Commerce West Covington Trade Commission Glass House Federal Reserve Board Chicago McAdoo National Association of Supervisors of State Banks The Treasury Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve System

Go Slow on New Haven in Breakup Plan

Attorney General McReynolds plans to wait before suing to dissolve the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, offering directors time to accept Massachusetts’ act enabling a buyout of Boston and Maine stock. Justice officials say New Haven may have no solid ground to block terms, but no final stance from the railroad.

McReynolds New York New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Boston and Maine Railroad Massachusetts Department of Justice New Haven Boston and Maine

Bill would allow nonresident commissioners in Newman district

A House bill introduced by Representative Caraway of Arkansas would repeal the three years residency requirement for district commissioners. If enacted, nonresidents could be appointed to the board, affecting Oliver P Newman and potentially enabling his reappointment. The bill was referred to the District committee amid home rule opposition. The home rule committee urged citizens to fund ouster proceedings and court costs, inviting contributions to James L Tareong, esq. treasurer.

Oliver P Newman Board of Commissioners Caraway Arkanaag Newman Soen Home Rule Committee District of Columbia Washington James L Tareong Union Trust

Bowdle bill on taxing American wives to foreigners debated

The Bowdle measure to tax incomes of American women who marry foreigners stirred sharp discussion in the House. Bowdle insists the idea sprang from recent marriages, not politics, while others warn of foreign entanglements and potential constitutional conflicts. The bill is referred to the Ways and Means Committee, with predicted passage if voted on. A separate Kent bill to curb loss of citizenship for American women who marry aliens also surfaces amid the debate.

Bowdle Congress Nicholas Longworth Bowdle Countess de Chambrun Stalle House Committee On Kent California Westen States United States Bonale Pti America Bowdie

News notes from senate and house return secession ordinance

Senate committee on military affairs approved a House joint resolution directing return to Louisiana of its original secession ordinance captured at Richmond and in War Department custody. Mississippi representatives failed to secure approval for a Senate amendment granting Mississippi Choctaws a share in a tribal fund. The bill went to conference. The American Schoolship Newport arrived Naples with 12 boys for merchant mar ine training.

Senate Committee On Military Affairs House State of Louisiana Richmond War Department Mississippi Vu. S Naples Italy Newport Maring

New Shell Wrecks Target in Norfolk Tests

Tests at Norfolk Naval Station July 10 show a new shell called the sham shell effectively damaging a Weedway B heavy caisson target modeled after the battleship Pennsylvania. Lieut Schuyler and Lieut Kelly reported the shell caused extensive leaking, requiring plating and deck repairs before further use.

Isham Norfolk Naval Station Norfolk Schuyler Lieut Kelly Ordnance Department

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