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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1914

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Lawmakers Demand Enforcement Over Revenue Cutter Misuse

Republican lawmakers in the House condemned alleged improper use of the revenue cutter service for private cruises. They urged removal of officials who violate the law and questioned an appropriation for additional vessels, citing the Prairie voyage and travel by Treasury officials.

Revenue Cutler Service Secretary of the Treasury James W Good. Republcan Iowa House Revenue Cutter Service Good Boston Washington Inod Congress

Treasury official defends Federal reserve committee costs

Secretary McAgan praised by Carter Glass as he defends the Federal Reserve organization committee. Mondel questioned travel expenses for vetting evidence on paseTva banc cities. Glass cited $7,575 in expenses and $1,006 for stenographic work. Of $75,000 to organize the system, $85,009 remained in Treasury, compared to $2,? million spent by the Aldrich commission on European banking inquiries.

Burke South Dakota Good Mr . Pitagerald New York Boston Secretary of the Treasury Goeean Boant Representative Glass Virginia Treasury Representative Good McAgan Treasury Department Carter Glass House Banking Committee Federal Reserve Organization Committee Representative Mondel Mondel Qlasn Aldrich Monsury Commission

Bankers Arrested in $3,000 Trust Company Heist

George F. Hofmeister auditor and Herman F. Borchers assistant treasurer were arrested in the Pittsburgh bank robbery case tied to a latest haul from the Imperial Trust. Colonial Trust reports $10,000 of $86,000 recovered from a safety vault. Hofmeister charged with larceny. Borchers faced larceny embezzlement and making false entries.

Tittabargm George F. Hofmeister Herman FR. Borchers Felter Ime Oenial Trust Company Trust Company Colonial Trust Company Anaches Hank Tha Ageainst Hofmeister Bordhers Dans

Peruvians Premier and ministers resign in Lima

The Peruvian premier and minister of war along with interior minister Fuentes resigned from the cabinet in Lima today. Endebrande Fuentes, minister of the Anterior, also steps down as part of the cabinet shakeup.

Fuentes Lima Bera Sedro Junis Endebrande Fuentes Anterior

Vouros Promoted in Greek Foreign Office

Alexander Vouros chargé d affaires of Greece in this city is promoted to a senior post in the Greek foreign office in recognition of services in promoting the sale of two American battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. He will return to Athens within weeks and received a decoration from the Greek king. His successor here has not yet been chosen. Vouros has served as chargé d affaires since March 18, 1919.

Vek Alexander Vouros Greece Idaho Athens Vouros Ang Vouros Villa Carranza Zacatecas Mexico City Obregon Ila Viti Angeles Carranta Wilgis Michela Constitutionaliet

Suffrage Amendment Heads to Missouri Ballot in November

Jefferson City Missouri July W The Missouri constitution amendment granting women the right to vote will appear on the November ballot. Cornethia Rosch secretary of state announced that suffrage leaders petition for placing the amendment before the people has sufficient signatures.

Jefferson City Cornethia Rosch

Northern Mexico Republic Hinted By Junta Leader

A constitutionalist spokesman warns of a northern republic after Carranza and Villa clash for control of Mexico City. Villa, viewed as a bandit by many generals, faces distrust as Obregon gains ammunition and readiness for a renewed push.

Six Killed in Spanish Riot at Cabeza Attack

Special Cable reports in Madrid that six people were killed and several injured during a political riot at Cabeza when the house of the mayor was attacked. The mayor himself escaped injury.

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Kidnapped Celia Duryea Tied to Bailey Murder Claims

District Attorney Carman and detectives assert Celia Coleman, a colored maid, was kidnapped and framed as part of the Bailey murder case. Carman and Levy clash publicly over motives as new witness hints at added testimony while Celia remains captive and under pressure.

Bailey Wrebington Pitt Fresport Celia Coleman Florence Conklin Carman Mineola Sai Lulu Duryea Bailey Mira. Bailey Celia Carman der Carman Batley Cella Carmuh George M.levy Levy SPU Stkormiy de Asiy Asstsct Carmi K Dr. Carman Stonteht Barnes Onli Barnes Uale Dir Tt Wan Dirs van Sicken Aca

THREE SHIPS FOR TURKEY

English yards gain from Turkey navy rehabilitation. Barrow shipbuilders Vickers receive orders for a second vessel after the Heshadieh and Sultan Osman I act. Turkey plans a larger vessel, with a 2300 ton displacement and 186 inch armament, amid Brazil purchase of another warship.

Sgertse Washington Pont London Belus Brazil Turkey

Sinking of Empress of Ireland blamed on Storstad

A Washington Post report on July 11 summarizes the Quebec inquiry into the Empress of Ireland disaster. It states the Storstad rammed the liner after changing course in fog, with limited life-saving gear and suggested safety rule updates including closed bulkheads and more life rafts.

Lord Mersey Tuftenes Washington Post Quebec St. Lawrence Storstad Alfred Tuftenes Jacob Lindquist Avo H. G Kendall Thames Clyde

Four Die as Heat Wave Grips St Louis

St Louis July 1 four persons died and several were burned as a heat wave shattered this year’s records. Thermometers atop the Alghest building read 102 degrees and 109 at another site. Among the victims were John J Farley 63 freight cashier and Jacob Winke 26 president of the Heloperian Rowing Club. Farley collapsed at his desk and Winke at the club barhouse.

St. Louis Alghest Damon Nour John J. Farly St. Loui San Francisco Frisco Jacob Winke Heloperian Rowing Club Farley Winke Barthouse Creve ‘Coeur Bake

Burau Varilla Plans Return to Panama for Canal Work

Felipe Burau Varilla, famed French engineer and former director of the old Panama Canal project, arrived in New York to inspect the canal route. He says it has been thirty years since his first trip and that he will head to Panama in about a week to oversee work on a ship passage through the Nicás.

New York Felipe Burau- Varilla Partin Panama Bimau-Varilla

China to Build Big Arsenal in England Contracts Sought

London reports accreditees inquires show China plans an arsenal in Peking with contracts likely to be placed in England. A sum near 400 and experts will be hired to supervise erection and operation of the arsenal.

China England Washington East London Accreditéa Aventa Peking Cook

Secrecy lifted on Jones Warburg hearings move urge open report

Senate banking committee moves to disclose testimony on Chicago banker Thames Jones and New York financier Paul Warburg. Hitchcock aims to publish all Warburg correspondence and lift secrecy in a bid for open discussion next week in executive session. Opponents press for full public airing of facts in the Jones case and Warburg's refusal to appear before the committee.

Bitchock Petralaalon Warburg Chicago Banker Senate Banking Committee Thames D- Jones Chicago Paul M. Warburg New York Federal Reserve Board Senate Jones Warbure Hitchcock Attencock Anas

Demand for Health Certificates for Swiss Brides

The Swiss Society of Public Utility for Women advocates health certificates for brides. Based in Geneva with branches in major cities, it aims to ensure better offspring and homes, hoping later for government adoption requiring health proof from both bride and groom before marriage approval. It is backed by medical professionals and university professors.

Geneva Swiss Society of Publis Utility Switzerlaria Sime Uipascal University Pro- Tesaors

SETE LOW BACKS WARBURG FOR CONFIRMATION

Seth Low president of the New York Chamber of Commerce sent a telegram to the President urging confirmation of Mr. Warburg. He cites Warburgs preeminent equipment, the large sacrifice he is making to serve the country, and the urgent need to ensure currency law success from the start as reasons for prompt confirmation.

New York Seth Low New York Chamber of Commerce Warburg

Eight Balloons in National Elimination Race for Bennett Cup

Eight balloons sail to determine the third American entry for the James Gordon Bennett Cup in Kansas City next October. The first to sail was America ill and drifted southward with life preservers aboard. weather forecasts expect routes toward the Great Lakes by daylight.

St. Laws Kansas City Walloons Jerome Kingsbury New York Aid Clarence Wynne Philadelphia San Francisco B. S. Cole St Louis R. E. Emmerson Springfield Uncle Sam Pad I. McCullough St. Louie Willem H. Trefte St. Louis Miss Sofa Wiliam Assmaen Poald Aero Club of America Weather Bureau Great Lakes

Willard's Errand Home Declared Personal Trip

Secretary of State says the United States ambassador to Spain, Joseph L. Willard, traveled home on pressing personal business with no diplomatic significance. He left Paris abruptly per dispatches and will likely stay in the United States about two months before returning to Madrid.

United States Joseph L. Willard Ams Bassador Spain Paria State Department Willard Madrid

Health Inspector Causes Fire at Connecticut Avenue Store

Health inspector Charles C. Stanb allegedly tossed a lit match into a toilet bowl containing water and gasoline at 108 Connecticut Avenue NW, a Poliack Car Corporation store. The resulting fire caused about 500 damages and disrupted the premises during yesterday afternoon inspection.

Charles C. Stanb Connecticut Avenue Northwest Poliack Car Corporation

Tammany to bear Democrats preparing for a hard fight

Frame platform ad calls for vigorous campaign in New York as Congressional elections loom. Washington administration opposes fusion talks with progressives. Mack out of race leaves Ossborns choosing a party for senator as Sulzer’s activities alarm leaders.

Washington Mack Osborn Af Party Sulzer

New York political shift and Democratic nominee hints

The week outlines Democratic platform moves and candidate shaping as Tammany Hall stays quiet in state politics. Norman Mack foregoes entering the race, boosting the likelihood of Glynn for governor while independent Democrats clash with Progressives over Dudley Field and Mayor Mitchell. Col Roosevelt’s prospects rise as canal toll policy support limits prospects.

Dudley Pield Mu Inne Mitchell Washington Col. Hoosevett

Democrats Find New Pace in New York Campaign

Democratic leaders in New York shift from leading with nominations to watching Republicans and Progressives set the pace. Gov Glynn's renomination seems likely though some fear Sulzer’s challenge may weaken the ticket. the party works to define its platform as the campaign unfolds.

Bpeetel Washington Rose New York Republians Wilson Washington Lyon Sisyphus Campelen Campalera Glynn Martin H. Glynn William Suizer Gov. Glynn Glynnn Sulzer

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