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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
11
The Washington Post announces subscription directions for readers on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street. It urges Washingtonians to ensure the newspaper follows them and remains fully informed about changes of address. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance to The Washington Post Company.
The article states the United States will not respond to European representations until fuller knowledge of Mexican affairs is obtained. It suggests a small group, possibly including Americans, backs demands for recognition, while the U.S. policy rejects intervention or rescue actions. It warns against European hopes to push the U.S. into conflict and hints at two Mexico City conspiracies tied to foreign money lenders and American claimants seeking invasion to recover losses.
The University of Pennsylvania launches a movement to extend the Wharton school of finance to smaller cities in the state. It targets young businessmen with a three year night curriculum from 7 45 to 10, admitting over 21s with practical experience without exams. The program covers accounting, law and markets, with further courses in finance real estate investments and advertising. Other universities are expected to follow this extension effort to improve national business life.
The goal is to supply information that helps citizens gain a clearer understanding of government functions and enables them to compete with foreign-trained business leaders. The focus remains on practical civic education and informed participation.
Secretary Redfield moves to scrutinize Gov Foss blower works with stop watch method to boost efficiency and offset the threat of transferring the plant to Canada under the Dew tariff. Foss opposes linking blower and pottery conditions, while Washington pursues scientific management to mitigate tariff impact.
A Gettysburg anniversary piece recalls Emma Mahaney waiting since 1863 for John Wolf who went to war, later finding him in New Jersey after the war where he became wealthy. Her long patience ends with an implied revolt of emotions tied to lost years and fragile devotion.
Emma Mahaney, aged 67, files suit for breach of promise against John. The piece recalls her half century as a Vestal virgin and wonders if patience is rewarded, noting her loneliness and speculative reunion stories, with Twain’s quip and musings on Lovers, memory, and untold tragedies.
Lieut. Gen Sir James Willcocks has been appointed commander in chief of British forces in India guiding a 200000-strong army. The article traces his family of distinguished brothers, his early sea years, and a career across frontier wars in India, Egypt, Soudan, and South Africa with multiple honors and a high reputation.
The Senate opened with President nominations for confirmation as the lobby committee pressed hearings on M M Mulhail. A tariff bill report claimed an average 27.64 percent cut from current rates while Bristow pressed for information on Secretary Bryan’s salary. A sharp exchange occurred over private telegrams. Townsend attacked Bryan’s lectures and tours. Lewis replied. The Senate adjourned at 5:35 p m. The House tabled the Caminett investigation Kahn resolution. Johnson of Washington proposed moving forestry from Agriculture to Interior and a Spartanburg hospital bill for pellagra. Dillon sought to bar franking of speeches. Towner urged extending the Aldrich Vreeland act four years. Knowland called for federal auto regulation and registration. The House adjourned at 1:45 p m.
Fourteen prominent bird protection figures from across the United States inform Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture that they will serve without pay as advisers in framing regulations under the new migratory birds protection law. Tentative regulations crafted by the biological survey await presidential approval and a October 1 start. The named experts include John B Burnham New York president of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association Dr William T Hornaday Grinnell Marshall McLean T Gilbert Pearson E H Forbush W I Finley Greg F Chambers L L Dyche John F Lacey George Shiras 3d Gen John C Speaks William Taflor John H Wallace Bluford Wilson.
Chile announced willingness to consider Secretary Bryan's peace plan and become the twenty second nation to endorse the project in principle. Details have been sent to all 22 endorsing nations and to 17 that have not yet replied.
Army orders list leave of absence and reassignments for Capt Carroll and Capt Landers, Major Snow reassigned, Major Gatley removed from detachment and reassigned, Maj Bardeen to enter Army War College, Maj Bandholtz relieved in the Philippines, Capt Landers detached to enter Army School, Capt Saville detailed to quartermaster corps, Capt Jordan assigned, and other quartermaster station changes including Capt Huguet and Capt Comstock reassigned. Resignations of First Lieuts Jones and Muldoon accepted.
Lieut Comdr BH I Curtin detached to Mare Tuland California for treatment. Lieut A Hail detached to Mare Island for hospital care. Lieut RW Cabants to Leu venant? Lieut G H C Gearing Jr to Naval Academy Annapolis. Oscar Smith junior grade commissioned. Haller Belt commissioned. H Loftin promoted. J B Iseman commissioned. Vessel movements include Maryland at Litke Elcang Nan King Fanning New York yard Juinoia Cadiz Arkansas Delaware Geltic Jenkins Patagsia Newport Worden New London South Carolina Galveston Washington Presidents Roads Boston harbor from Alabama to New York Vixen Newport cruiser Hercules Washington Indian Head Norfolk Potomac Mohawk Norfolk Judith Sound Potomac mouth Saratoga Shanghai Nanking.
Hyman Kartoff, an eight year old of 8 East Third Street, fell into the six inch gap between two six story tenements while attempting to sawn from a roof. He landed in refuse, was rescued by firemen with a rope and hook, and taken to Bellevue Hospital with bruises and lacerations but no broken bones.
Mrs Ida Shapiera testifies in New Jersey Avenue police court that the ghost of her father told her neighbor Mrs Clara Steiner stole a $150 ring. The apparition claimed Steiner took the ring from a drawer on July 3 and Shapiera later missed it on July 4. Magistrate Miller reserved judgment after both sides answered questions about the spectral testimony and Steiner's denial of theft.
In Essex Market Court Magistrate Freschi ruled that Policeman Kiernan must prove the dwarf Linderman’s bite versus kiss when Linderman, known as the pretzel peddler of Tompkins Square, was arraigned for biting Kiernan’s hand during arrest. Linderman claimed he only kissed the hand in obeisance and no teeth marks appeared.
Lansing Dispatch reports Black Bart Helzhay, once famed for highway robberies in northern Michigan and Wisconsin, freed after 24 years of a life sentence at Marquette prison. Illiterate and troublesome at admission, a surgical operation allegedly transformed him into a model prisoner who studied and earned a fair education.
A new English made Smile cable connects Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Costing over 100000 dollars and weighing 500000 pounds, laying expenses reached 20000 dollars. Canada saved customs duty on sections under the low water mark. Claimed to be the longest telephone cable in the world, much of it lies 20 fathoms deep in the Gulf of Georgia with a section 1354 feet deep.
The Daily Consular Reports note that nearly half the wine crop in Gard and Bouches-du-Rhone has been destroyed by mildew. Severe damage extends to Herault, France’s leading wine region, where some sections face total crop failure.
A woman testifies that her husband allegedly sane acts at theater trips with taxis meals and gifts prove nothing until she notes he is her spouse. The exchange tests whether such conduct establishes insanity under the commission.
Caroline MeHargue and Mrs Martha Walker of Elkin sisters aged 74 and 76 weave a carpet portieres and furnishings for Mrs Woodrow Wilson in the White House. They are expert dyers using old-time methods, hand loom, cards, and spinning wheel. They live together and prosper by their own work, weaving cloth carpets and quilts for country customers.
A special grand jury voted indictments against David Rowe Joseph Gordon Charles Baranov and Thomas Geary in connection with alleged ballot alteration in the Sixteenth precinct of the Eighteenth ward. The case concerns votes for Maclay Hoyne Peter Bartzen and Leland S Rapp in the county and municipal races.
A large batch of consular officer nominations will be sent to the Senate within days. The list likely includes names from the Taft era that failed confirmation. The move signals President Wilson's intent to apply civil service principles to promotions in the consul service, including Republicans or politically unknown officers.
Senator Martine of New Jersey yesterday introduced a joint resolution directing the Treasury Department to stop laundering Treasury notes and remove the machines. It was referred to the committee on banking and currency. He had printed letters from prominent bankers in the Record protesting washed currency and urging removal of the machines.
Princesses Louise and Stéphanie daughters of the late King Leopold appeal to the court of cassation against a court of appeals ruling that dismissed their claim to the entire Congo property left by their father valued at 14 million. They rejected a compromise proposed by the minister of justice.
In Panzig Germany on July 18 the new armored cruiser Saydhitz during her trial reached a record speed of 79 knots. The ship displaces about 25 000 tons and is estimated by builders to attain a nominal speed of 251 2 knots.
US Weather Bureau notes temperature moderation in central plains and valleys while Ohio valley and South stay hot. 100 degree readings tie previous records in New England and middle Atlantic. Northwest temps rise. Showers in New England, middle Atlantic, Colorado with local showers elsewhere. fair weather to follow, cooler in the Ohio valley overnight. Winds vary by coast. temperatures recorded midnight to afternoon with highs near 88 and lows around 12. Potomac River and Shenandoah conditions noted as very muddy at Harper's Ferry.
A transcript of remarks by Gov. D H Johnson of the Chickasaw tribe at the Ebbitt, discussing the persistence of Native American identity, the status of full bloods, how freedmen were treated by the five civilized tribes, and opinions on government administration of Indian affairs. Also includes comments by John H Perry on the I W W, Seattle potlatch, and political forecasts by Josiah Quincy, with reflections on Secretary Bryan and the State Department.
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