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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1914
Page
1
A lengthy discussion outlines a push to refuse rate relief and arraign railways for waste, proposing a major concession of 16 million dollars yearly and a 25 million dollar annual impact by halting various free services. The report notes ongoing lobbying, potential decision readiness, and estimates linked to freight, tolls, and interstate practices.
A garo worn by Lady Constance Stew hardson caused a sensation at the Ritz as a York winter figure with Egyptian costume. The Washington Post reports July 18 on public interest around a controversial gala, while street theater and political tension surround Governor Blease and a related incident at Greerwood.
Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger Shamrock IV departs Portsmouth under convoy of Erin for the United States. King George postponed fleet review, Earl of Hardwicke joins as able seaman aboard and aims for a racing crew role. Mascots include a parrot model and toy monkeys onboard. Erin carries part of Shamrock's racing gear, and Shenrock features a reduced topmast with two masts. The voyage heads south to the Azores for final outfitting before crossing the Atlantic.
Special cables from London report the fourth international rubber and allied industries show citing notable novelties. A rubber lawn tennis court hosted a pro match. Master casts compare wear on rubber and stone steps from the same set of stairs used 24 years. The luncheon menu is printed on rubber with mock turtle soup and exotic entrees. Rubber appears in dishes and in dividends as Sir Henry Blake notes London streets may soon pave with rubber.
In Tokyo July 18 high officials of shipbuilding firms were sentenced for forging documents and bribing naval officers to steer construction contracts. Kenzo Iwahari and retired Vice Admiral Tsurutaro Matsuo received two years each. Giichi Iida and Jotaro Yamamoto got eighteen months each, with Iida’s sentence suspended.
Freeport NY July 18 Florence Carman faces indictments for the Louisa Baffey killing in Dr Carman s office. District Attorney Smith columns say Celia Coleman could implicate Mrs Carman for first degree murder if she tells all. Mrs Carman fears a frame up and plans to tour with Dr Carman and daughter Elizabeth while awaiting grand jury action.
Pasqual Orozco and Francisco Cardenas have launched a new revolutionary movement in Mexico. Orozco operates in Aguas Calientes and Cardenas toward Michoacan, with about 4000 followers. Reports say Zapatista forces attacked Contresas Tizapan near Mexico City, driving a 17-man federal garrison from Tizapan.
A Washington Post report explains General Huerta resigns to allow full freedom of action for the new Mexican government and seeks to pacify the country. He signs gold coins for reporters and poses for photographers before a private departure. Cont. on sixth page.
The Washington Post reports Gen Francisco Villa elevates Carlos Dominguez to colonel and places him in command of the Brigada Trinidad Rodriguez after Zaratecas. Villa also installs Felipe Angeles as minister of war and probable interim president, while Carranza loses military control. George C Carothers arrives from Torreon with notes for Washington, as Villa's power consolidates.
Nationwide headlines list policy debates and editorials on rate changes and public reactions. The page highlights diverse topics from Lipton yacht affairs to political and social notes, with sections on World News by Cable, Departments, and a prominent real estate and financial roundup.
More than 300000 observers watched the burning passenger steamship Massachusetts with 700 passengers and 2 crew as flames burst from her upper works near the North River pier. Capt Colbeth steered toward the Battery and East River to land passengers while fireboats and crews fought the blaze. The ship was eventually brought to Market Street where flames subsided and the fire was extinguished with assistance from harbor craft and seamen.
Sulzer enters a progressive challenge against Glynn for the Senate nomination. He faces opposition in the Republican primary with Wadsworth favored, while Senator Root plays an active role in party leadership as the race unfolds.
Whitman's collapse in the Progressive Republican bid for governor opens the field to Col Roosevelt as Sulzer enters both primaries. Rumors place Roosevelt in the race while Glynn pursues the Democratic nomination. James Woodward Jr. appears for Republican Senate, Moot supporters push nominating him despite declination. Elia Moot movement in Sullivan County aims to re nominate him for general or party office. Stonster Root chairs the Sara Yoga convention and drafts a strong platform with Vic Combs steering Democratic platform framing.
The Washington Post reports Colonel Roosevelt’s blistering attacks on Charles S Whitman have opened the political floodgates in New York. Roosevelt’s campaign blitz has sidelined Democrats, who retreat from the limelight as Whitman’s gubernatorial bid destabilizes the state scene.
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