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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
5
The Manufacturers' Association leader wished Mulhall well as a congressional candidate while a correspondent speculated he could become president. Former secretary Mac Veagh called him a mugwump in the same coverage.
The Senate lobby committee pressed rapidly through about 500 letters from Martin M. Mulhall, a key National Association of Manufacturers figure. Mulhall described attempts to place allies on tariff boards and noted contacts with Tammany Hall figures. He revealed correspondence about a possible bid for Congress and referenced a taft letter. The hearing, with absent Republican leaders, focused on campaign timing and political uses of the inquiry.
The 3000 year old statue stolen from Athens National Museum has been found in Spaiti and stored in a local trust company vault. Dr. Alexandre Vouros, Grecian legation head, kept it 34 hours in safety awaiting Athens directions. Charles Menphos, tied to the case, remains free but may be questioned. Michael Bernardos, debtor to Menphos, allegedly left the statue as payment. he has not been heard from. Pittsburgh police have been asked to locate him. The statue is valued at 250000 dollars.
In a September 14 1908 letter from former Representative Watson to Mulhall, Watson accuses Secretary Schwedtman of the manufacturers of trying to influence the tariff board and claims President Taft will appoint only men recommended by MacVeagh. He says a Republican would be unreachable, calls MacVeagh a mugwump, and laments not knowing how to deal with one.
Henry E. Davis attorney for David Tamar said Lamar was ready to appear before U S Commissioner Taylor if desired after Tamar testified before the Senate lobby committee about impersonating congressmen in talks with New York financiers. The commissioner indicated Lamar would not be required to appear yesterday and Davis said authorities may act, so Tamar's counsel sought readiness.
Mrs. Mary Lacey a 7 year old widow has vanished from her rooming house on I Street NW since Tuesday morning. Police fear she wandered away and may be lost in woods to the northwest. A warrant was sworn for her nonpayment of board by Mrs. Jennie Guiden. Descriptions circulated to precincts as officers search for the brilliant former college woman with possible wealth.
The Chamber of Commerce membership committee elected Frederick A. Schutz, M A. Keane, Lanman Engraving Co R. A. Bagley, Frank P. K. Fenwich, George W. Hurlehans Rexford L. Holmes, H. B Midkiff, and BE R Carpenter to membership. Under chairman Ralph W Lee the committee notes increased activity and pride in several summer season elections.
Frank Savage 19 of 497 I Street SW drowned in the Washington Channel near Washington barracks after a canoe capsized during a weight shift with companions James F. Collins 20 of 1112 Sixth Street NW and Charles O Connor 19 of 49t K Street SW. Collins and O Connor stripped to swim back for him but Savage released the boat and sank after a dozen strokes. Harbor police recovered the body after a grapnel drag. Retail Merchants Association appoints Isaac as acting president in J H Andrews' absence.
Bing Cheng known as Ping Chong, tried for unlawfully remaining in the United States, is released after a government case begun from an anonymous letter. The trial, before Justice Gould with Interpreter Chin T Coy, features photographer Clinedinst testimony about a long-ago likeness and Chong's claimed health issues.
Mrs. John A. Quinn formerly Miss Vivian Sill wed John A. Quinn of the Columbia Typographical Union yesterday morning at Sacred Heart Church. A breakfast followed at 1344 Park Road NW. They plan to celebrate on her birthday and will reside in Chevy Chase after a trip to Niagara Falls.
Two women in a small electric car jumped out as it reversed toward the river on the Speedway near the Long bridge. The vehicle slid over the wall into the water, leaving its license plate submerged. Police later recovered the car and identified the owner as Maud H. Doyle of 320 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Charles Cochran Thompson a long time government printing foreman and noted city printer died at Georgetown University Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for tomorrow with private rites at 1214 I Street NW and public services at St Andrews Episcopal Church at 2 PM. Interment will be at Glenwood Cemetery. Thompson was born February 1862 in Meadville Pa and moved to Washington in 1889. He is survived by wife Amy G Thompson a son Denmar and two daughters Mrs Richard G Cochran and Mrs R W Snow.
Alfred Sze chosen by Chinese government to be Minister to the United States, succeeding Chang Yin Tang. Sze, about 40, Cornell 1901, formerly attached to the legation in Washington, and later customs maotal at Harbin. State Department denies reports of moving legations to embassies. Chang Yin Tang to China.
Cuno H. Rudolph completed his term as district commissioner and will become vice president of the National Metropolitan Bank. He has been on a brief vacation. President George W. White announced the move. Rudolph had strong backing from both parties but chose private business over a continued public role. He previously served as president of the Board of Trade.
B 5 An derson general secretary of the chamber of commerce of Butler Pa arrived in Washington after walking from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon with a donkey as his only companion. The trip mocks his failure to back the winning presidential candidate and he sought a meeting with President Wilson but was seen only by the White House clerk and news photographers.
A Welsh sergeant and companions coax a widow into a rescue sting after she reveals a hotel room scam. The woman, posing as a worried widow and lodger, explains her landlord’s bailiff threat over debts tied to a non existent Col Morrish. The group props her up with funds and plans another attempt, with Brighton mentioned as a future target.
William H. Carter, described as a crippled negro, fired four bullets at Martha Brown at 160 Graceland Court Northeast while jealous of her husband. None hit Brown. one bullet wounded John H. Clark in the right hand as he tackled Carter. Carter surrendered to precinct officer Pa Heeman Hayden, explaining he could not flee on crutches.
Joseph 5 Tyree druggist answers Harry N Price suit seeking a receiver for the racer Superstition and an accounting of sales and earnings. Tyree says he owns 19 939 worth of Washington real estate and that the horse was disabled, with kidney and liver troubles, while denying the horse had great reputation. He admits buying a half interest for 80 on October 28 1812 and asks dismissal of the case. A separate notice reports Richard Foster drowning after falling from a moving coal ship at the Seventh Street wharf. body recovered by harbor police.
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