New DC district commissioners sworn in with Newman named head
Olver P. Newman and Frederick L. Siddons were inaugurated as civilian commissioners of the District of Columbia. The ceremony in the District building featured remarks by Rudolph and witnesses including congressmen and newspaper men. Newman was unanimously elected president, with oath administered by Tindal and Young overseeing the proceedings.
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Olver P. Newman
Frederick L. Siddons
District of Columbia
Citigens
Newman
Rudolph
Coorridor
Harding
Mr. Newman
Siddons
Teater
Tindall
Willam Tindal
Boards of Commissioners
John R. Young
Supreme Court of the District
Public Utilities Commission
Gen. Johnston
Louis C. Wilson
Washington
Wenry B. F. Macfarrend
Henry L. West
Board of Commissioners
Newee
District of Columbia commissioners assign departments and duties
The board retains prior divisions with Engineer Department under Col. Harding. Commissioner Siddons becomes head of police fire health and weights measures and markets. Commissioner Newman takes charge of auditing and accounting offices. The Public Utilities Commission stays with Harding until January 1, 194. This is the twenty seventh board under the 1878 commission government.
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Harding
District of Columbia
Col. Harding
Engineer
Siddons
Gen. Johnston
Newman
Rudolph
Public Utilities Commission
Board of Commissioners
Commission
Chilean plan to educate youths in U S promote friendship
The Chilean foreign minister proposes sending graduates to the United States for practical and technical education funded by Chile. After completing studies, they would return home as business agents for American firms, strengthening relations and expanding U S ideas and commerce. The State Department received details from Minister Fletcher in Santiago.
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State Department
United States
Fletcher
Santiago
Henry L. Kinecaldy
Chile
No Relief From Heat Across Southern States
Weather officials warned no broad relief from extreme heat in the South yesterday. Florida and Tennessee may see local showers today, but most areas remain hot. Macon and Thomasville reported 104 degrees, among the highest in the nation, with several cities following in the 90s. Gainesville noted a small rainfall amount.
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Florida
Tennessee
Macon
Thomasville
Charlotte
Montgomery
Raleigh
Atlanta
Augusta
Birmingham
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Moble
Richmond
Asheville
Savannah
New Orleans
Charleston
Norfolk
Tampa
Gainesville
Fla
YEGGMEN ROB POST OFFICE IN VIL F UGHT
Special to The Washington Post reports in Lurty Virginia that thieves raided a Royal post office north of Laura, forcing open a safe around early morning. Noted are two men familiar with the area seen fleeing, with a third party guarding the scene and the post office funds likely missing. Local investigation underway.
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Washington Post
Lurty
Rothers
F Royal Post Office
Laura T Ma
Lse
Phe
United States
Madero Slain in Bed in Mexico City, Widow Claims
Senora Madero, widow of former Mexican president, alleges her husband was murdered in the national palace in bed while asleep. She brands Huerta forces and officials as responsible, presenting photographs of the room and clothing as proof. She says she was blocked from seeing his body and autopsy, and suspects Diaz, Huerta, and Cardenas ordered the killing.
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Madero
Mexico
Washington
Siory
Sengra Madero
Buretington
Senora
Huerta
Diaz
National Palace
Mexico City
Cardenas
Per Batd
Vera Cruz
Benora Madero
Senor Madero
Dlaxz
Mondragen
Hianquer
Harriman Donation Adds to Medical Research Fund
A $310,000 check from Mrs. BE Harriman arrived in San Francisco to augment the $0,000 already set aside for medical research. Dr F A Ainstavgat, chief of Southern Pacific hospital services, will apply the money as permanent income supporting research in the company's San Francisco hospital.
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San Francisco
BE. H. Harriman
F. A. Ainstavgat
Southern Pacific Bospital Services
Hailstones Kill Chickens in Marietta Storm
Hailstones of enormous size swept Marietta Ohio last night smashing windows and slates and overturning coops killing fowls. Crops damaged and thousands of dollars in damage estimated. Reports from rural areas say corn fields ruined and barns blown down in Kentucky central region causing about 150000 dollars in damages.
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Marietta
Ohio
Lexington
Kentucky
Paris
Georgetown
President in La Plata Fans Cheer During Quick Baseball Stop
President Wilson toured La Plata Maryland to watch a local game between La Plata and Indian Head, receiving enthusiastic cheers from a crowd. He later boarded to White House for dinner after a long drive and planned talks with Secretary Wilson on the Board of Mediation replacement for Louis Post.
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Playa
Maryland
Board of Mediation
Wilson
la Plata
Washington
Crossroads
White House
Department of Labor
Louis F. Post
Post
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Newlands
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Wood to Go Abroad to Study French Military Methods
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood will lead a transcontinental tour with Secretary Garrison, then sail for Europe to study French military methods. Officers selected include Capt Francis H Pope at Fort George Wright, Capt William A Casper at Port Logan, First Lieut Carl Boyd at Fort Sam Houston, Capt Nelson E Margetts, First Lieut Albert T Bishop, First Lieut William S Martin, and others to join French regiments for one year beginning October 1. The War Department also considers sending an American officer with the Roumanian army.
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Leonard Wood
Garrison
Europe
Germany
France
Francis H. Pope
United States Cavalry
Fort George Wright
Washington
Paris
William A. Caspie
Ninth Infantry
Port Logan
H. Roots
Ark
Carl Boyd
Third Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Nelson E. Margetts
Albert T. Bishop
Sixth Field Artilery
Fort Riley
Kans
Wiliam S. Martin
Fourth Cavalry
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Saumur
War Department
Revolt in China Causes Alarm as Provinces Declare Independence
State Department reports indicate rising alarm in Peking over a separation movement. Shanghai declares independence from Yuan Shikai government, four central provinces are believed to be in revolt while Kiangsi sees continued northern army success. National officers depart for home.
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State’ Department
Peking
Kiangsi
China
State Department
Shanghai
Yuan Shai Kai
Anking
National Assembly
Russia Largest Purchaser of American Agricultural Machines
Russia became the largest buyer of American agricultural machinery, with exports totaling £10,000 in the fiscal year just ended. In comparison, Canada received $7,410,000, Argentina $66,500,000, Germany $24,000,000, and France $4,500,000. The class of goods shipped to Augasia surpassed the prior year’s figures, with the total exports reaching $216,000,000 in one year and $42,000,000 this year.
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Russia
Bureau of Foreign Land Domestic Commerce
Canada
Argentina
Germany
France
Augasia
Eneairy E
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