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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
11
The Senate Situation Opinion on bills and quarrels
The Senate shows little pride or cohesion as five to six members attend only for quorum calls. Democrats back the President's program while Republicans curb their support. Bills from the House face Senate blundering and partisan friction, with rivers and harbors debate turning costly across factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
House
Stump Creek
New Jersey
Gallinger
Trinity
Texas
Army
Plucking Board Tragedies A Step Toward Reform
Secretary Daniels notes the “tragedies” of the plucking board and supports abolishing the current system. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Admiral Blue Naval Constructor Taylor and Lieut istu n will study a new plan amid navy promotion conflicts. The issue centers on preventing arbitrary removals of capable officers to reserve higher ranks for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Plucking Board
Navy
Roosevelt
Admiral Blue
Taylor
Lieut Ustin
Alze Bng
Retirement plan dilemma for five or six officers
The plucking board has often chosen among five or six officers of equal ability and temper. Those dropped feel a fairer result would have come from a lot, suggesting that current retirements rely on chance and personal bias. A new inquiry board must craft a retirement plan less prone to objections and favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Inquiry
Administration's New Deal With Mexico Exposed
Editorial argues for U S support of Mexican development by American citizens and firms, warning against trust involvement. It advocates a Platt amendment style policy to protect Americans and Mexican interests, insisting on a broad Latin American pact and stable foreign trade backed by federal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Federal Reserve
United States
American
Armeritean Ciizens
Cuba
Panama Canal
Polyglot Yoots and a Young Telegraph Messenger
A New York youth, 17 year old Alexander J. Tocatling of Smyrna, works delivering telegraph messages. In spare moments he studies languages, aiming to master many tongues and perhaps future careers. The piece notes his humble start and his potential to impress with linguistic skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold MacGrath
New York
Babe
Alexander J. Tocatling
Smyrna
Young Tocata Learns Many Languages for Subway Work
In New York, Tocata masters languages from French to Russian and even writes five. He plans to return home to build railways and subways, arguing lofty study can fuel practical achievement. Comparing to Hiawatha Burritt, Tocata pursues useful expertise while remaining part of city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Acter
Tocatl
Hiiha Burritt
Burritt
Tocata
New York
New York Muddle Signals Possible Roosevelts Backing
The piece outlines a tangle in New York politics with Harvey Hinman courting Roosevelt influence for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while Progressives weigh fusion risks with Democrats. It notes Whitman, Barnes forces, and Hennessy as potential players amid Roosevelt’s aim to control the party and affect the state’s gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey D Hinman
Col Roosevelt
New York
anti-Barnes
Hinman
New York State
Whitman
Barnes
Roosevelt
John A. Hennessy
Ast
Hennessy
Whitmay
Repubican
William Sulzer
Saint Zita the Kitchen Maid Patron Saint New Duchess Name
Archduchess Zita poised to sit alongside Archduke Gharies Brands as heir presumptive to Austria Hungary. The tale blends saints lore with dynastic fate, noting St Zita’s centuries of holy patronage for humble kitchen maids amid a courtly lineage and coronation ambitions. A curious aside covers Lord Haward Fitzgerald bankruptcy rumors and Irish estate tensions amid the Leinster line and Carton estate legends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zita
Austria
Hungary
Archduke Gharies Brands
Ajtehenreofd
Iteben
Beneru
Parma
Mnoress
Bohemia
Jeruzalem
Vita
Lesat
Whenkeya
Armin
Haward Fitzgerald
Irish Guards
Illim
Carton
Maynooth
County Kildare
Congress Condensed Deliberations on River Policy and Fed Reserve Nominee
Senator Burton denounced river and arbor attacks as announcements said the trust program would be shown today. The minority prepared a report backing Thomas Jones for the Federal Reserve Board while executives debated Jones's reply to the majority report. House member McDermott faces lobby investigation amid resignation chatter. A civil and land leasing bill faced committee review as a hot Springs project received funds. Adjournment followed discussions, with sessions ending at 6:15 and 4:55 PM until noon.
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Burton
House
McDermott
Uinois
Hundry
Landt Committee
Hot Springs
Ark
Boy 12 surrenders after fatal freight train case he recalls
Charles Wheltley, 12, tells police he killed brakeman Lea Thompson on a March 14 freight run between Gilbert and Harrison Arkansas. He fled, then haunted by a ghost-like conscience night and day, leading to his surrender. Coroner's Inquest ruled death accidental as he tried to forget.
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Kansas City
Charles Wheltley
Killa Lea Thompson
Atkansas
Wheltley
Gilbert and
Harrison
Ark
Whestley
Lonely old hotel guest leaves fortune to Young's Hotel staff
The Boktot Journal recounts Henry K Baenen, known as a lonely elf by staff at Young's Hotel, who bequeathed substantial gifts to hotel employees spanning years of service. The Suffolk probate office filed his will, detailing private bequests totaling 380,650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boktot
Young's
Henry K Baenen
Elf Bachelo
Young 5 Hotel
Ford
George Batts
Barnes
R KE Barned & Co
Mr Barnes
Youns's
Suffolk
Baby Falls On Fireman In Harlem Fall Injures Infant
An infant named Harry Lippman born two months earlier fell from a second floor window at 2149 Third Avenue. He landed on a passing Harlem fireman, who suffered minor injuries while the baby escaped with only slight forehead bruises after immediate medical care at Harlem Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Lippman
Third Avenue
Eastman
Harlem Hospital
Steals Detectives Pistol in Street Theft
New York Prom Detectives Cooke and McKenna trailed two men on Hester Street who posed as Roth and Peresi. Peresi slipped his fingers into Cooke’s pocket then grabbed the revolver before McKenna intercepted Roth. Both suspects were captured and jailed for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shnef
New York
Cooke
McKenna
Hester Street
Thet Street
Charles Roth
Roth
Antonio Peresi
Peres
MccKenne
McKenina
Peresi
Perest
Detectve
Arma
Hach
When Writing Was Undignified London Express review
The London Express discusses Lady Randolph Churchill's play The Bull and the shifting status of authors and authoregies over a century. It cites Lady Scott and the 1833 Trevelyan as examples, noting social change in literary prestige.
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London Express
Lady Randolph Churchill
Geldicaster
Lady Scott
The Gul of Yesterday by a Rural Observant in New York
An occasional correspondent reflects on New York City life and its changing women and youth. He contrasts past and present femininity, questions where the girl of yesterday has gone, and recalls simple joys like camping and nature as a counterpoint to urban bustle.
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Luther
York
Delnga
New York
Istxl
Ufe
Sweet Seventeen
Chile
South America
Albert Shipman
Santisto
Ralaizh Inresums
Chie
Calle
Porto Rico
Itte Island
West Indies
Washington
Atlantic
Peru
Pacific
Calle Sut
Parema Canal
Millennies Change the American Tourist Role in Paris
Paris sees Americans shift status from cosmopolitan patrons to ordinary visitors as South American guests, notably Brazilians, Chileans, and Argentinians, drive English and Spanish usage up on the boulevards. French sellers note Americans now buy modestly, with South Americans fueling a new dining and nightlife dynamic in Montmartre cafes and shops.
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Paris
New York Times
Vistora
South America
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
United States
America
Montmartre
Hig Changa
North
Broadway
Weather and tide table with mixed reports from Washington
The item compiles sun rise and tide data, weather outlook, and reports from several cities. It notes a Western disturbance moving through Missouri Valley, cooler air following over the Rockies, and a general warming trend in central valleys and the Southwest. Temperatures, precipitation, and sunshine percentages are listed for various locations, with a long weather and river bulletin from Washington and mentions of notable events on Long Island Sound and other regional notes.
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Dept of Agricultura
Weather Bureau
Washington
Abe Said
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain and
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
Florida
New England
Great Central
Haviers
Mississipai
Providence
Christian Hoff
Long Island Sound
Capt. Crowell
James S Whitney
Boston
Whitney Hoft
Roston Hoff
New York
Joseph Gazette
Bismarck
Barenport
Toes
Beaver Cole
Gwrerton
Pex
Helena
Moatmou
Todiapapilin
Vannes City
Los Angeles
Marquette
New Orleans
Werth Platte
Nebr
Omaha
Portland
Wien
Bos St
Ubuta
Paul Mozs
Francises
Cal
Springtald
Uymu
Burglar Trap Foiled by Moor at Cohen Home
In Samarwille a Moor in the home of merchant Thomas Cohen stood as an improvised burglar trap. An 800 pound intruder entered the upper floor, rifled a buffet and fled into the dining room. The burglar dropped after a slide on damp floors, awakening the family and drawing neighbors with a gunman cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samarwille
New York
Harlé
Thomas Cohen
Cohen
Hous
Raya
Rattlesnake Skin Flagged as Political Threat in Mining Town
In a frontier town a four foot diamondback rattler skin with thirteen rattles was hung on the fence outside I. Davidson’s camp house, a message tied to political tension. Davidson recounted finding the snake on his steps after a mine visit and a clash with an intruder, underscoring volatile local politics amid national debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
F. B Hawley
Galveston
Sam
Hawley
Texas
Wade
Rao
Davidson
Arizona
Raccoon Attacks Man In Abandoned Car Battle Ends
James G McLaughlin, a former actor, returned to his summer home to find an abandoned auto stolen for parts. A large female raccoon guarding three kits leaped at him, but he knocked it away with a hand pump and, after a ten minute fight with a terrier, killed the animal.
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McLaughlin
West Oranya
Digraten
New York Times
Jersey City
James G McLevenin
Wall Street
Robert EB Mantell
Hazle Rock Avenue
Crystal Lake
Bambs
Litte
Antral
Snake Bite Smarts Saves Daisy Ficker From Copperhead
A copperhead bit Frances Hawking of 27 Washington Ave while she was pruning. Her mother Binnie Hawking sucked the poison, and a doctor said the action saved her life. Frances felt a sting on her right ankle, mistaking it for a bee, before seeing the snake and rushing home a half mile.
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vHentos
Dinpatch
New York
Frances Hawking
Washington Avenue
Prclong Dassler
Binnie Hawking
Henkina
Key solid in Ohio delegation to return to Congress says Marion man
Henry Smith of Marion reports confidence in John A Key from the Thirteenth District, now the Eighth under a new law, with no renomination opposition and a large 1912 plurality. The veteran printer and former Marion county recorder has won broad voter support and travels to engage constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Congress
Henry Smith
Marion
John A. Key
Tech
Mr Smith
Thirteeth
Eishth
Mr Key
Key
Carl Anderton
M- Anderson
Aer
Mace
Marion County
Man roams among seventy young women in Wilkes-Barre
A lone man forced entry into the YMCA dormitory in Wilkes-Barre early today through a cellar window. He appeared on the third floor hallway, waking or startling the sleeping residents. Most inmates were asleep as the intruder fled after being confronted by a late visitor, leaving the scene unrecognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellway
A Real Vacation Prom in Detroit Free Press
A fragmented Detroit Free Press item notes a summer cottage plan and contains quoted dialogue about staying home and cooking. The readable portion mentions a summer retreat idea and a humorous exchange about diverting from a vacation by cooking at home.
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