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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1913

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Mulhall Testifies in Night Session Over Lobbying Fight

Former lobbyist Martin M Mulhall testified before the Senate lobby investigating committee detailing decades of work for the National Association of Manufacturers He implicates Marshall Cushing and Senator Quay while describing efforts to defeat McComas forces in Maryland and to influence the 1902 Pennsylvania coal strike He notes payments from Cushing and coordination with Governor Stone and labor leaders as part of his described activities and meetings

Manufacturers’ Association Senator McComas Quay Martin M. Mulhall National Association of Manufacturers Senate Mulhall Marshal Cushing Maryland McComas Cushing Baltimore McCoras Pennsylvania Senator Reed Overman Association Republican National Committee Naval Service Albany Tensselaer New York William McKinsey Ohio Marshall Cushing Washington Reed John Mitchell Gov. Stone Mitchell Republican Stone John Mitchel Fron M. Carrol Downs Senator MeNomas Treasury Department

Attorney Kil led by Auto In Little Rock Killing

J H Harrod a 63 year old prominent Little Rock lawyer said to be slated for United States district attorney for the eastern district of Arkansas was killed and Joseph Coates 21 was seriously injured when struck by an automobile driven by J E Madding as they passed the rear of a street car Madding surrendered to police and was later charged with murder and assault to kill He was denied bail The police fearing violence turned him over to the sheriff Mr Harrod formerly was Democratic national committeeman from Arkansas and once was a candidate for governor.

Harrod Little Rock Ark J. H. Harrod United States Astern Arkansas Joseph Coates J. E. Madding Madding Hil Democratic National

Auto Train Crash Kills Six In Los Angeles Area

Carl Huffman his wife three children and aunt Miss Missouri Huffman died when their automobile was struck by a locomotive near the old San Gabriel mission. A fourth child leaped free and escaped with minor injuries.

Los Angeles Cal Carl Huffman Missouri Huffman San Gabriel Mission

Tariff bill's Senate start set for next week in 1913

Senate debate on the Underwood-Simmons tariff revision is slated to begin next Wednesday at noon after the bill was reported yesterday. Senator Smoot asserts no intent to prolong discussion while Sen La Follette plans a separate minority report and amendments. Minor changes include a zinc ore duty boost and January February income tax collection rules, with a new cotton futures tax and widened free list adjustments. Continued discussion expected for about five weeks as leaders foresee debate under Democratic control and committee leadership.

Smoot la Follette Bill Senate McCumber North Dakota Washington Simmions Finance Committee Smost Penrose Ledge Gallinger Clark Simmons Underwood House

Death mystery deepens in Harvey's Lake case

Wilkes-Barre Pa July 11 Herbert Johns is held without bail for murdering 18 year old Alice Crispell at Harvey's Lake. A coroner's jury exonerated him but District Attorney Bigelow says evidence supports a prima facie case. Relatives and investigators probe a elusive man seen watching a girl and a man by logs near the scene as police widen their search.

Johns Wilkes-Barre Herbert Johns Alice Crispell Frank B. Brown Harveys Lake Bigelow Gil Jeter S. I. Reese Plymouth Weckesser Alice

Wilson Tours Mountain and Narrow Escape Report

President Wilson explored a mountain route in his car observing Green Mountains from high vantage points. A near mishap occurred when oil covered road and a waiting team blocked the way causing a temporary detour into a front yard. He later played golf at Dartmouth College before returning on special Baltimore and Ohio train service.

Cornish N. H Wilson Dartmouth College Links

Cohalan Exonerated After Four Day Inquiry in Albany

Albany July 11 Supreme Court Justice Daniel F Cohalan was exonerated by a legislative panel after a four days trial before the senate and assembly judiciary committees. The charges involved alleged payments to Cohalan by John A Connolly to secure Victor Heating Company contracts and related record alterations. Cohalan denied all wrongdoing and said he was a victim of Connolly's blackmail while serving as Sachem of Tammany Hall and in confidential ties with Charles F Murphy.

Legislative Committee New York Albany Supreme Court Daniel F. Cohalan Bar Association of New York Ais Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees Cohalan John A. Connolly Victor Heating Company Connolly Cobalan New York City Victor Company Tammany Hall Charles F.murphy Tammany Teadem

ELOPES WITH MAN SHE WANTS

Miss Lucille Pharis of Winchester Ky elopes with L G Trent a Williamson West Virginia operator to marry after her parents pressed a wealthier aged suitor C H McDonald of Terre Haute Ind. She says McDonald is too old and cites parental opposition to her choice.

Pharis Huntington W. Va Lucille Pharis Winchester L. G. Trent Williamson Ashland Pharls C. HL. Mconald Terre Haute Ind Frent McDonald Miss Pharis Sparta Baltimore Ohio Union Ion Washington

Brave Priest Dies Saving Cincinnati Church

Special to The Washington Port Cincinnati July 11 The Rev Father Tiernan risked his life to save St Rose s Church from a fire that destroyed the sisters house at 2 am He climbed 180 feet to the steeple sounded the alarm and the bell drew thousands who formed a bucket brigade Firefighters found him suffocating from smoke after which he offered a final prayer Burglars caused the blaze by scattering matches in the sisters kitchen.

Washington Cincinnati Father Touls Tieman St. Rose’s Church Tiernan Father Tiernan

Boy Killed by Motor Truck in Brooklyn Tragedy

In New York an 11 year old boy Philip Geragy died after falling under a motor truck of Adams Express near 270 Humbolt Street. The driver Frederick Kornblum left the scene unaware of the accident until bystanders called out. Mrs Geragy injured falling on stairs as crowd gathered and protests against the driver arose.

New York Philip Geragy Humbolt Street Frederick ‘Kornblum Adams Express Company Kornblum Masterson

Silk sash a bathing suit at French sea resorts

Paris dispatch notes fashion at the French coast openings where modistes see wide scope like racing season. The style features a silk sash wound around the hips knotted in front with a broad brimmed hat. many women avoid swimming to keep display of figures and outfits.

Washington ‘Post Paris Modistes

France to Aid Big Families Reform Bill Passed Daily

A French reform bill aims to aid large families by granting annual sums for each child beyond three. Starting next year, needy parents with more than three children under 13 could receive $12 to $18 per child from municipal authorities. Widowers and widows have age-based eligibility, with total annual cost estimated at $10 million shared by state departments and municipalities.

Washington Post Paris Senate Chamber of Deputies France

Peril in Flying Boat as Engine Fails Over Lake Michigan

Glenn Martin safely lands his hydroaeroplane on Lake Michigan after carburetor trouble caused a 700 foot descent during the Chicago to Detroit cruise. Passenger Charles Day escaped unharmed as the craft touched the water about 2 1/2 miles from shore. Martin restarted the engine and reached shore under his own power. plan is to resume tomorrow. Beckwith Havens and Roy Francis reached Pentwater this afternoon and will stay there tonight.

Glenn Martin Lake Muskogen Mich Glen Martin Detroit Lake Michigan Martin Charles Day Beckwith Havens Roy Francis Pentwater

Gov Eberhart Aids Boy In Ellis Island Case

In New York Gov Adolph Olson Eberhart assists a 15 year old German lad, Alois Lermer, detained at Ellis Island after travel to stay with his uncle Thomas Neumann. The case echoes a century earlier when Adolph Olson, then nine, was detained while parents proved placement in Nebraska. Coultart wired for action and promised to intervene.

St. Paul Minn Adolph Olson Ellis Island New York Nebraska Adolph Olson Eberhart Alois Lermer

Balkan Slaughter Protest Reaches Wilson Balkans War Turmoil Grows

Special cable reports Greek forces accused of vandalism at Saloniki and Bulgarian officials denounce the act as unprecedented. The dispatch names victims in Seres and notes Roumanian occupation of Silistria as Bulgaria contemplates peace terms. London and Vienna dispatches outline fragile talks and potential long negotiations with Servia and Greece seeking gains.

Seres Washington Post Gofla United States Saloniki Balkan States Macedonia Métropolitan Vasell Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Church 8. Kiroff University of Sofia IV. D. Guechof Sofia Bulgaria Constantine Seres i M. Papapavtlos Gymnasium M. Stamouliz Orient ‘Bank Dr. Charisseris London Rou- Mania Silistria Kavala Servia Greece Russia Balkan

Judge Coxe and wife injured in auto collision near Westerly

Judge Alfred C. Coxe of the United States circuit court for New York city and his wife were injured when their automobile was struck by a touring cart driven by Barnes Newberry, son of former Secretary Truman N. Newberry, near Westerly Rhode Island. The Coxe car was demolished and Mrs. Coxe suffered two broken ribs while the judge sustained a bruised left arm.

Barnes Newberry Westerly Alfred C. Coxe United States Circuit Court of New York City Here Navy Truman N. Newberry Coxe

Index to Today's Issue Headlines

Before Lobby Committees Tariff Bill to Girl's Lutter Murderer Massacre in the Haikans Women Attacked by Negro Firemen at Odds With Railroads Army to Make Iitmand on Mexicans Committees Indorse Nuchman Congressional Baseball Today Spanish War Veterans Meet District Blind Organize Board to Rule Bank Supply Board Mayon Weekly Trade Review Editorial Comment Society Sporting Events Financial Street Railways May Run Trailers Merchants Ready for Eight Hour Day Pred

Indorses Nuchman Mayon

Miss Letterman Named Director for Berlin Woman's Club

Berlin July 1 The American Woman's Club of Berlin announces Katherine Letterman former White House social secretary to Mrs Taft has been engaged as director. She will arrive next month and assume duties in September as club leader following Mrs A Montgomery Thackara's visit.

Washington Post Berlin American Woman's Club of Katherine Letterman William H. Taft White House Letterman United States A. Montgomery Thackara

Rail workers to attend White House mediation on Erdman act bill

Railroad labor leaders say trainmen and conductors will be represented at a White House meeting with President Wilson and Secretary Wilson to discuss expanding the Erdman act arbitration board from two to six. House delays action until after the conference. railroads and unions push for an independent commission under government or department control.

House Senate White House New York Wilson Department of Labor A. B. Garretson W. G. Lee Dente Brotherhusdasaf Albert Phillips Erdman Act Arbitration Board House Judiciary Committee Railroad Bettermakers Clayton Hantern New ‘Board of Conciliation and Mediation

Woman sues railroad for kiss in Seattle court

Mrs Charles Nelson sues Great Northern in Snohomish county superior court seeking 1999 damages for a kiss imprinted on her cheek by locomotive engineer George Thorne. She alleges Thorne seated beside her, wrapped his arm around her and kissed her, after which she fought him off and left her wrap with him.

Great Northern Washington Post Seattle Wasl Snohomish County Superior Court Charles Nelson George Thorne Nelson Thorne

Poisoned in Daytonektey factory poisoning case

Dayton Ohio July 11 doctors were called as dozens of workers fell ill after returning from a Newark company at Kilkare park. General Superintendent Hutchings his wife and another company official are reported in serious condition. Doctors think canned food contamination likely.

Dayton Ohio Riven Kilkare Park Hutchings Reemlin

Americans Held Texans Interfere Over Releases and Cross Border

Secretary Garrison ordered Col. Edwin P. Brewer to secure the release of five Americans and their property from Mexican revolutionists at Hidalgo. The report notes vigilante activity near Tampico, threats of a border relief force, and accusations against American officials in Mexico, with details on prisoners from Texas families and confiscated cattle and horses.

Garrison Col. Brewer Tampico Bryan Edwin P. Brewer Fourteenth Cavalry Fort McIntosh Hidalgo Mexico State Department Garrett Neuvo Laredo Piedras Negras San Luie Potoal Tamaulipas Vera Crus San Luia Potosi Bryah Hag Charlies L. Montague Cananes Fall and Smith Arizona Montague Simpich Agiso Cene Laredo Tex Colombia Texas Conaul Garrett Huerta Robert Arthur Ashton Hazelrigg Isaac Cade William Randolph

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