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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
10
The conference brings together Ottoman, manufacturing, and political leaders including the president to discuss reforms. Key participants include the automobile maker Desmalt and the National Wheelers’ Association. The event aims to align interests on trade and industry policy at the White House gathering.
Fragmented OCR yields a mix of names and topics. Mentions include candidates for Senate and House, campaign spending figures, and expense accounts. Also references Westerners pushing bills, Alaska mineral issues, and a winter session outlook with committee and gubernatorial activity unclear.
Turbulent session as Premier presses to force Senate action on European peace treaties negotiated with DIZ and other powers. Foreign relations committees waver on ratification ahead of adjournment, while Secretary of State warns of prolonged debate and urges swift action to meet President’s wishes.
Congress nears final action on sundry civil and general deficits while the river and harbor measures await conference. Senate objections block a 175000 longevity payment to Confederate veterans who left the army at the Civil War start. Per capita Choctaw aid is removed, while aid to the Pint head Indians for irrigation is preserved.
Senate special committee investigating Southern Railway scrutinizes ownership of stocks and bonds and rate making practices. Harrison asserts rates set individually at gatherings, not jointly, and declines full details while cross examination reveals director holdings and external interests.
Maryland senator Blair Lee narrowly escaped a serious car collision when his vehicle was struck by a second car at 901 Louisiana Avenue. Witnesses praised his presence of mind as both cars sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.
Gun runners delivered rifles to Irish Nationalists during the night near Newcastle on the coast of County Wiel Tow, evading guards and police in motor cars heading to Dublin. A batch of 100 rifles landed near Xntact, eta in A Wiellow, while coroner’s inquest into Sunday clashes adjourned as soldiers returned to the morgue and a high spirited funeral procession drew thousands. police and soldiers were ordered to stay away.
The House judiciary committee reports no authority to punish members or others for contempts from a prior session. It notes Improper lobby activities by J Philip Byrd John Kirby jr James Emert and M M Mulhall linked to the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Council of Industrial Defense. Representative McDermott of Chicago resigned amid a possible censure presentation.
At a Pedic Society meeting in the District of Columbia officers presided by Dr. H C Rice, delegates chosen were Dr. Rice, Dr. Georges, Joseph Wood, and N. Lowe to attend the National Chiropodists Association convention in Boston Augusta. Joseph Wood, A.4 Mickle, and Baward O Fare named to the society's executive committee.
Members of the House Naval Affairs Committee expressed intent to report favorably a bill reinstating Captain J. E. Gibbons for efficient and useful service in Vera Cruz. Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher testified that Gibbons had no marks against him, and the panel questioned Rear Admiral Austin Knight on comparable records for officers. The members pressed for a proper assessment before action.
Fragmentary OCR notes praise Capt Gibbons for distinguished gallantry at Vera Cruz but show no final committee decision. References Rear Admiral Rigtehers commendation and ongoing debate about sea services and ratings.
Democratic leaders report President Truman likely adjourns Congress in August and begins a vacation. He aims for Cornish New Hampshire as a summer retreat with possible Baltimore trip for Star Spangled Banner events. September through October may bring visits to Pennsylvania Iowa and other states for Democratic campaign efforts. He has no fixed repeating tour plan yet.
In Haute last night an amendment to the administration's water power bill was adopted after a long debate. It directs the Secretary of War to seek charges from water power companies using navigable waters to exempt from government control, tying into the broader fight over canal tolls and monopoly fears. The vote stood 13 to 45, with supporters including Representative Swagar Schesler of Kentucky and opponents led by Oscar W Undermand of Alabama. The president had backed the bill and cabinet backing remained firm.
Massachusetts politics struggle as funds run low with fall elections looming. Charles Ware of the Progressive State committee says the party may be able to settle debts at a reduced rate, while creditors sue and consider filings. Clarence L. Newton represents creditors in actions tied to the party’s finances.
Fragments show a discussion on government revenue through taxation and the Pinchot school of conservationists. The text notes claimed credit for influence on the debate and references an amendment and a role in a recent event, with unclear specifics and names.
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