Near Blows in House Spark Heated Row in Congress
In a tense House session Speaker Clark admonished Representative James W. Bryan for threats and derogatory language toward Representative Madden amid a dispute linked to Bryan’s record speech. The altercation drew in Hampton Moore and Hawley, with Donovan and Kahn figures in tensions over pairing votes. The incident ended with the break of order and a formal lecture by the Speaker. Separately, the Young Willing Helpers Club held an installation and musical program at Finn’s Hat with officers named. Three men were injured in a Washington Railway collision at Twenty second and Patreets Northwest.
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Roy Posey
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Parcel Post Faces Low Damage Risk in New Report
The Post Office Department released figures showing parcel post carries little risk of damage. In New York City the report cites an average of four complaints daily from mailing about 604,200 parcels and 88,000 receipts.
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Diamonds Offer Quality Over Size in Diamond Buying
A century of diamond selection experience guides buyers to choose a small gem of fine quality over a large gem of poorer grade. The firm highlights its 100 plus years of expertise in selecting diamonds and rare jewels.
Moslems Threaten Destruction of Capital in Albania Crisis
Read as a fragment, insurgent representatives in Europe threaten to destroy the capital of Albania and spare no inhabitants if warships are freed. They insist abdication of France William is the only way to avert civil war and pursue a different form of government.
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Record Heat Wave Puts Many Regions Over 100 Degrees
A heat wave swept much of the nation driving temperatures to or beyond the century mark. Washington reached 98 degrees as the hottest eastern city while Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Nebraska and Kansas reported 100s. Chicago hit 100 as the year’s warmest day, though New England remained cooler and less at risk for the heat spread.
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Annual horseback ride tests officers for active duty
Army officers from colonels to captains in clerical posts will undergo a fitness test for active field service. They report to the Army Medical Museum tomorrow for a physical examination, with the ride starting Monday likely to end after Virginia hits the course. Originated in the Roosevelt administration.
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Avenue of the Presidents Reclaims Sixteenth Street Signage
Washington street naming controversy unfolds as lamp post plaques mark the Avenue of the Presidents up to Park Road then revert to Sixteenth Street. Congress debates the street designation while workers replace signs, signaling a return to traditional names and a public rebuke of lofty phrasing.
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NEW RAILROAD BILL HEARD ON SEPARATION ISSUE
District Corporation Counsel Syme urged the House District committee to back a separation bill for the Potomac Electric Power Company and the Washington Railway and Electric Company. He presented a comparative statement claiming the former paid about one quarter of the latter's dividends over seven years, with specific totals listed. The committee set another hearing for the bill on Thursday August 6 to continue with the exams.
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Vice President speaks at Boy Scout gathering in Randle Highlands
Vice President Marshall addressed a gathering at Col EL E Randle's home in Randle Highlands as part of a movement to organize a local Boy Scout troop. He urged discipline and obedience, praising the Scouts and Washington's parks, and noted the value of training for future citizens. A. C. Moyes and local leaders also spoke, with Congress Heights Scouts performing a demonstration led by Scoutmaster Leonard Kidwell.
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Secretary of War Denies Veterans Dismissals in Philippines
Secretary Garrison issued a formal denial of reports that 500 Spanish American War veterans were discharged in the Philippines or unfairly treated. He cites little official complaint and notes most departures came from voluntary resignations or standard retirements, with detailed breakdowns for 7 months under Governor Harrison.
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Roosevelt Barnes feud flares after disputed statement
A heated exchange emerges among Republican leaders over a Roosevelt rumor. William Barnes and Theodore Roosevelt have long clashed over New York leadership, dating back to Roosevelt's 1912 return and the 1912 Chicago convention where Taft's nomination sparked accusations of theft.
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Roosevelt Roiled Over Hearings on Colombian Treaty
Democratic members of the Foreign Relations Committee oppose Roosevelt’s appearance before hearings on the canal treaty. Senator Stone says Roosevelt has said all he can, while Senator Smith of Michigan calls for Roosevelt to be invited. Administration leaders prefer focusing on current relations and canal issues rather than a decade-old Colombia dispute. The Nicaraguan treaty and other peace-treaty ratification efforts also cloud the session as adjournment nears.
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Johnson May Quit Col onel in Roosevelt Feud
Special to The Washington Post from Sacramento notes Gov Hiram Johnson may leave politics over friction with Theodore Roosevelt. Johnson reportedly resented Roosevelts foregrounding and questioned a 1912 pact for Roosevelt to back Johnson for president. The dispute includes Roosevelts criticism of California Progressive registration and Hinmans endorsement for New York nomination.
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Obituary highlights for La Fontaine Miller Hearn in city notices
Obituary notices for James La Fontaine a long time Center Market vendor died after a brief illness age 60 plus at 46 Maryland avenue southwest born in city 1938 Civil War veteran Oldest Inhabitants Association and St Dominic’s Catholic Shareh survived by children Hattie Miller widow of Rev John Miller dies in Providence Hospital Boyds Md funeral in Washington Saturday Walter Hearn longtime resident died at home age 8 funeral at St Dominic’s Church mass by Father Sowan interment Holy Rood Cemetery wife Mire two daughters and two sons noted
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Newport visit prompts judge to question Newport life
Judge Ben Lindsey, returning from Newport, condemns luxury and excess among the city’s young society while contrasting it with shopgirls' poverty. He cites champagne spending and social show as waste, praising two serious minded women, Mrs. C. H. P. Belmont and her daughter the Duchess of Marlborough, as sincere figures.
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Murphy Denounces Roosevelt in GOP Split Advisory
Charles F. Murphy leader of Tammany Hall says Roosevelt's remarks matter little as long as the Republican party remains divided. He notes the Democratic path to victory depends on GOP disunity and avoids a formal reply to Roosevelt's attack linking him with political boss威 Will Barnes.
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Dance to His Shots: Youth Fined for Forcing Dancers in KC
Bert Brent, a two year old immigrant from Philadelphia, was arrested in downtown Kansas City for shooting at pedestrians to make them dance. In North Side municipal court Judge Kennedy fined him 50 dollars after Brent lamented Western gunplay norms.
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Bicycle Collision Injures Thomas Tearney at Seventeenth and G
Thomas Tearney, 45, was knocked from his bicycle and injured yesterday at Seventeenth and G streets northwest when struck by an automobile driven by John D. Johnson of 1889 Newton Street NW. Tearney was taken to his home at 650 1 2 Street NE.
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Respondent's Side of Vera Cruz Story to Be Heard
By order of the Secretary of the Navy the judge advocate general is directed to investigate charges by Fred L. Boalt correspondent at Vera Cruz regarding findings of the naval board in the Ensign Richardson case. Boalt says he was excluded from the hearing except during his testimony and accuses Captain Grant of unfair conduct in the inquiry. He also claims he was misinformed about his role and counsel needs.
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President seeks young justice for Supreme Court vacancy
The President aims to fill the Supreme Court seat left by Justice Lorton with a man under six years’ service, though a slightly older candidate may be considered. Names like Walter Clark of North Carolina and input from Senators Simmons and Overman surface, with Tae and McReynolds rumored leaders. Gov Dunne of Illinois also receives backing from Senator Lewis and Missouri lawmakers for W. W. Greven.
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Cardinal Fears War Predicts Counter Revolt by Cleric
James Cardinal Gibbons marking his eightieth birthday condemned attacks on women by rebel troops and the assassination of clergy in Mexico. He criticized suffragettes in England, deplored property destruction, and urged peace amid 20th century civil unrest.
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Canal Opening Date Set For August Next Year
Secretary Garrison announced the Panama Canal will open to world commerce on August 13. The first passage is to be Cristobal, a War Department steamer at Colon, with formal opening deferred until March 4, 1916. Col Goethals to inaugurate commercial service Aug 5 with government vessel.
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Roosevelt vivid Brazil trip tale grows intense
The Washington Post runs an exclusive installment of Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s narrative Through the Brazilian Wilderness. The second segment emphasizes his naturalist skills, piranha descriptions, tropical bird life, and the journey toward the River of Doubt, with the public urged to reserve next Sunday’s issue.
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World Wheat Crop Short Across Europe and U.S. Losses
The International Institute of Agriculture at Rome estimates global grain output this year with Wheat at 2.180 billion bushels, down 44 percent from last year. Oats across major nations fall 7.6 percent to 2.066 billion, barley 1.091 billion, and rye 1.41 billion bushels, with Belgium Spain Italy Luxembourg European Russia Switzerland Prussia and Hungary seeing declines.
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Postponed Kemp Case At Meeting Due To Sparse Attendance
A medical society meeting postponed action on protesting President’s commutation of Dr Thomas J Kemp sentence due to a low turnout. The call lacked stated object, and the resolution was sent to the judiciary committee for October consideration. Kemp, convicted of misusing the mails, was fined $900 and two years jail. appellate review upheld the sentence before remittance by the President reduced to a fine only. Kemp is son of U S Senator Fletcher of Florida. Trustee Seeks Villa Flora Sale Authority
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