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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1914
Page
10
The President has grown more familiar with business affairs and now sees no danger in business leaders sharing views with the government. He has engaged with Warburg, Jones, and Senate committees, refuting earlier lobbies and charges. Congress should delay major business legislation until December to allow harmony.
The arrest of Robert J. Fowler, the aviator, over the publication of Panama fortifications photographs may surprise readers. Fowler went to the Isthmus in spring 1912 to fly from the Pacific to the Atlantic and earned friends with sportsmanlike conduct while displaying his skill and courage navigating the Canal Zone air currents and crossing the Isthmus with permission from Col. Goethals.
A long examination of how farmers face foreign competition and tariff shifts amid Panama Canal promises and national policy debates. It discusses rural credit laws, shipping rates, and the canal’s open-access promise versus actual costs, plus U.S. aims in Central America and Panama elections.
The article surveys historical korts on facial hair in European forces and royal households. It notes strict penalties for clean shaven looks among cavalry and guard units, citing King George at Buckingham Palace and Emperor William’s orders, plus Victoria and Edward VII examples. It also mentions Austro Hungarian regiments, Napoleon’s era bans, and public figures mis with stage actors linked to Cecil lineage.
Found among papers is stock including 49 Ohio and Miscisson Railroad shares 30 St Louis Gas shares 6 Missouri Wine shares and Pacific Railway certificates exchangeable for stock. Attorneys say Shelton estate died 1369 and must be reopened to divide value among ten heirs now living. Seven heirs live in St Louis others in Chicago Pawhuska and Oklahoma City areas.
From the New York Times Dr Hornaday reports three beaver kits born at Beaver Island in the Bronx Zoo. The trio joins the two-year-old dam project as American beavers from Maine outpace Canadian cousins. The family, secretive and industrious, completes a 40 foot dam and a 10 foot diameter winter house on the central island, cutting down over twenty trees in the process.
The American consul in Sierra Leone, Mr Yerby, reports a tree yielding nuts used for edible butter and pulp for possible alcohol, candles, and soaps. European manufacturers see potential for expanded Shea tree cultivation, with nut about four percent fat and tree bearing by age 15, full by 25, butter plantations lasting if fires are controlled.
In a National Dental Association report presented at the convention, researchers trace inflammatory rheumatism kidney and other diseases to decayed teeth. The foundation notes experiments with rabbits where injections of tooth bacteria killed rabbits or caused heart kidney and joint damage.
The Prince of Wales has joined the Bachelors' Club in London. This marks his first London club membership aside from the Marlborough, which is not a true London club in the ordinary sense due to its Buckingham Palace ties.
A Boston Transcript snippet shows a humorous exchange about rising costs of groceries and a grocer visit feeling like a dressmaker appointment. The text mentions a 2 cent million rate for filing, 5 cent quart potato bugs, and Mrs. Exe-ian't it asking about price hikes.
A fragment from the Houston Post depicts a reunion with a boyhood friend who has since become a millionaire. The exchange questions whether the former chum recognizes the speaker, ending with a humorous note about his reaction when seeing the speaker approach.
Miss Fanny J Grésby the noted blind hymn writer, aged 94 last March, is recovering at Bridgeport Conn after a long illness. A vision from Prophet Matthew urged her to get her strength back and continue work for the Master. Upon recovery she wrote verses inspired by the vision, praising faith and prayer as she nears home.
An observant cat in central London demonstrated notable problem solving as it hesitated to cross Queen Victoria Street at Poultry, then navigated a subway to reach the Mansion House area, avoiding dense traffic and crowds with careful steps.
James J. Montague famed in the New York American for seasward battles and avenging campaigns, is said to have shed his last blood and completed his wars. Now, with a mother’s kiss, he passes to Slumberland, no longer faring against pirates, robbers, or redskin foes.
Farmer W. Roper’s dogs alerted midnight, a thief stole a wagonload from the barn. Constable Peter Kiker found a horse and loaded wagon on the road behind trees with no driver. A letter in a coat pocket addressed to Harry Sheen of Carmel tied to the purchase. final owner could not be located.
From the New York Americas report the Lusitania carried five sharpers including a woman. She was accused by a passenger of robbing him during a card game upon docking. A steamship detective found $2,200 in her possession, which she said were proceeds of a robbery in which her accuser had played a part. Her American citizenship allowed her to depart the vessel undetained.
A rat attacked Mrs. Charles Steelman as she opened the chicken house door. Her house cat leaped through a window, chased the rat, and rescued her before the animal could harm her.
New York Times reports Germany seeks voluntary 10 percent cash reserves from banks to mobilize for war. Reichsbank pushes gold reserve rise to new highs and war chest expansion. Disappointing 250 million war levy returns cited with weak inheritance tax data affecting revenue.
In Dahldorf Germany five actors staged How the World Is Deceived at the village inn and vanished with the receipts after a prolonged delay without a manager or behind the scenes crew. The audience waited 80 minutes as noises suggested an opening that never came.
A frightened bull on the Townsley farm charged the milkhouse after an elephant balloon landed among cattle before daylight. The bull’s horns pierced boards and trapped it for about thirty minutes until Henry Cedar and a farm hand freed it. Cedar noted the cows produced sour milk due to the scare.
A 27 year old John Jorgson from Detroit arrival to the safety department asked Beach Director Lewis Glenn for lifeguard work. He admitted he cannot swim but can wade. Glenn offered him a janitor position at the Beach Comfort Station after the exchange.
Mrs. Myer was bitten on the right hand by a copperhead at Beat Mountain park. Dr O N Lewis sped 12 miles in twenty minutes to reach her and stop bleeding. Men clubbed the serpent to death and she received first aid until a physician arrived. the dead snake was shown at the park.
Citizens of Allerton Hill protested after two shells landed in a crowded district. The selectmen telegrammed Secretary of War demanding firing stop as a shell narrowly missed a child and struck nearby dirt. The Beacon Club building was also endangered.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plaiz Dealer shows a defendant arguing over bridge expertise. The judge is pressed as the speaker insists the player has little knowledge of the game and implies financial disputes.
American delegate David Lubin from Rome discusses ocean carriage and rural credits in Washington. He urges farmer organization from township to national semiofficial council to curb high living costs. other remarks cover political standoffs and streetcar seating debates in the capital.
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