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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1916

Page

6

McCormick Faces Row Over Wilson Campaign Plans

Democratic National Committee chief Vance McCormick arrives amid reports of White House orders delaying public campaign selections and notification speeches. Factions in New York and Illinois clash over candidates Norman Mark, Henry Morgenthau, Matthew Hale, Bainbridge Colby, and Raymond Robins.

Iwinois Raymond Robinson New York Matthew Hale Bainbridge Colby Ew York Vance McCormick Democratic Natural Committee Wilson White House Democratic National Committee Charles B. Hughes Congress McCormick Joilay Norman F Mark Mack Henry Morgenthau Mogenthau Massachusetts Bainbridge Calby Hale Colby Unti Hughes Illinois Natonal Robert Sullivig Raymond T. Robins

No Hughes Money in Sight on Wilson Victory Odds

New York July 1 The Hughes money for betting against Woodrow Wilson’s presidential bid is unavailable and hidden. Wilson supporters posted odds of five to one but no Republican funds appeared. Wall Street opinion favors Wilson at even money and as likely to lead the race soon.

New York Hughes Woodrow Wilson Wall Street Wilson Washington National Museum Pontafice Department Kuta Daniel C. Roper A. M. Dockery Postal Savings and Money Order Department Selph

Premier Asquith Admits Errors Marked Campaign in Mesopotamia

Prime Minister Asquith discusses Mesopotamian and Dardanelles expeditions amid calls for releasing papers. He notes delays to avoid aiding enemies, promises fuller discussion in Parliament. Sir Edward Carson condemns the Jalapen campaign as negligent in conduct.

Asquith Mesopotamia Dardanelles Great Britain Edward Carson Jalaepakemia

DROWNED MAN IDENTIFIED AFTER TIDAL BASIN DEATH

Carl Gilbert a 19 year old clerk at the American Federation of Labor headquarters, last seen with companions, drowned in the Tidal Basin near Seventh Street Northwest. Harbor police recovered the body at night, identification confirmed by Israel Delevie, with initial investigation noting missing clothing from a public boathouse locker and no witnesses to the incident.

Carl Gilbert American Fedaration of Labor Seventeenth Street Potomar Park Porth Street Israel Delevie Pourtherrest Wells Boathooge Lear Gorden Blume Barrarka Boathouse Gorton Rome We ' Boathouse Detective Kelly Momn

Improvements at Alexandria Fertilizer Plant Aimed at Odor Fix

The Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company is modernizing its plant on King Street NE, with two large dissolving dens and electric shovels to cut odor and labor shortages. A miniature conveyor system is being installed to unload phosphate rock from ships at the nearby pier. Nearby residents along Lee Street report persistent smell north of Arlington Junction, amid concerns the stagnant water pool near the odor zone may contribute, prompting talk of a civic plan to address the issue.

Frasbin Ton King Street Alexandria Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company Lee Street Queen and Princess Straits Farway Post Washington-Virginia Rarway Company Arlington Junction Alexandria County

Alexandria county seeks probe amid road-use concerns

Alexandria county authorities are urged to pursue an investigation as residents and other road users suffer. Obituaries note Elizabeth J White dies at home after long illness at 528 South Washington stream. Funeral set for 1 am at residence with Rev Dr John Tee Allison officiating. Edward S Jett 70 buried in Bethel Cemetery after death Sunday. Lawn fete at E M Adams home on King street aids St Marys parochial school. David Grillbortser funeral held at 719 South Patrick Street with Rev Dr John Lee Allison presiding. James Aylmer 18 dies of tubercular meningitis at Alexandria Hospital. Red Cross chapter meets at 11 in Alexandria Chamber of Commerce room.

Elizabeth J. White Alexandria South Washington!n Thomas and Elizabeth White Thomas W. White First National Bank John Tee Allison Second Presbyterian Church David Grillbort Ser Patrick Strait John Lee Allison James Aylmer James R. Aylmer Henry Street Fauquier County Alexandria Hospital A. S. Burleson W. E. McEwen Duluth Minn Fpostoffice Fred le Roy Streator Lon'ts Claude Weaver Oklahoma City Okla Association Raleigh Mount Vernon Colin M Selph St. Louisa

Hughes to See Leaders in New York Campaign Talks

Charles E Hughes plans a two day trip to New York to finalize campaign details. He will meet with his campaign committee Western trip plans discuss senatorial elections East with Progressive and Republican leaders and hold talks with Willcox national committee chair over Bridgehampton work. He aims to build a Republican majority in both chambers. Also Willcox says he has arranged talks with Mayor Thompson and Senator Sherman in New York.

Bridgehampton N. Y Charles E. Hughes New York Charles Sumner Bird Massachusetts Willcox National Committee Hughes Senate House Campaign Committee WillLlcox William H. Thompson Chicago Lawrence Y. Sherman Illinois

157 Ship Plan Adopted for 1917 War Fleet Expansion

The naval committee after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Daniels pushed through a broad naval building program. It would build 157 ships by 1819 including 8 capital ships, 4 battleships, and 4 battle cruisers, with 66 ships to begin in 1917 and a total cost around $588 million. The plan increases navy personnel, expands aviation and armor plants, and creates reserves, with the aim of a formidable fleet within three years.

Pittman Navy Yards Naval Wilson Daniels Senate Teacerg Lay Navy Yarda Gvesnelas National Guard Coast Guard Navy Naval Reserve Marine Corps Reserve Washington Thomas A. Edison

Prohibition party begins convention with Sulzer Hanly bid

The twelfth Prohibition party convention opens in St Paul with a battle over nominating a presidential candidate and a name change. Former Gov. Sulzer of New York and former Gov. Hanly of Indiana lead the field, with Hanly holding the edge, while a name change to Liberal or American stirs a rival push to attract Progressive voters without dropping prohibition as the central aim. Meanwhile Washington reporter John Monks is named secretary to Chairman Willcox.

St. Paul Minn Prohibition Party Sulzer New York J. Frank Hanly Indiana Empire State Lke Liberty” Theyigure Willcox John Monks Washington

Still Joining Colors 24 Are Enlisted at Camp Ordway

A brisk recruiting day at Camp Ordway increased hopes that Third Infantry units will reach minimum war strength by Saturday and other groups by week’s end. Twenty four men were recruited, with about 29 applications coming from city stations. many prospects will report to the camp today to enter the national guard.

Ordway Third Infantry Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth Street National Guard Biss War Department Camp Ordway Fort Myer Bisbes Bisbee

Criticism of District Guard neglect sparks House applause

House debate denounces Congress for unpaid pay and destitute families of District National Guard on border. Ottawa notes Gen. Sir Sam Hughes and aides plan to tour Plattsburgh camp, then New York and England to assess Canadian forces, aiming to return in September.

House Hulbert New York District National Guard Congress District of Columbia Hubert National Guard Ottawa Ontario Ily Sam Hughes Plattsburgh N.Y John Hassett Twe England Sam Will Jook

Phelan Warns on Pacific Defense in Japan Tensions

Senator Phelan urged an amendment to naval policy to require three battleships built in three years to be kept on the Pacific coast. He warned of a yellow peril and said executive actions toward Japan provoke diplomatic protests. He argued that mandatory provisions are necessary due to U S subserviency today to Japan and the need for firmer handling of the two nations' affairs.

Phelan Pacific Bovernment Japan United States

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