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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1910

Page

9

Envoys Seek Knox In Washington Over Nicaragua Crisis

Nicaraguan envoys Barrios and Salinas of the Madriz faction arrived in the U S and sought a Knox interview at his summer home in Valley Forge. State Dept will not grant the interview, directing them to meet the resident diplomat in Washington. They may pursue a meeting if Madriz signals withdrawal from politics.

Modesto Barrios Sebastian Salinas Madriz Nicaragua United States Knox Valley Forge Hotel Victoria New York Washington Krarrios Salinas Washington Valentine Zelaya Partila Honduras Mr. Valentine Hiah Dawson Huntington Wilson State Department Valentine Barrios Rosas Mining Company Tegucigalpa Carita

King King’s Oath Bill Passed By Commons On Third Reading

London July 29 the bill modifying the declaration on religion required of the king upon accession passed the House of Commons by 245 to 42. The final form eliminates phrases offensive to Roman Catholics and satisfies nonconformists by replacing the oath with a pledge to be a faithful Protestant. Pittsburgh July 29 All differences between the Pennsylvania Railroad and its west lines men have been satisfactorily adjusted said General Manager G L Pek of the ines went tonight.

Commons London House of Commons George

Swisher Brothers Oil Company Formed in West Virginia

West Virginia gains as a booming oil state with Swisher Brothers Oil Company led by ex secretary of state Charles W. Swisher. The new firm owns 1200 acres in Tyler and Ritchie counties with a developing field and 25.50 percent annual profit from current wells. Capital stock $175,000, fully paid, par value $25, 0 shares offering at par. Expected 12 percent dividends from start, rising as development proceeds. Subscription open at Charleston State Capitol until July 31, 1910.

West Virginia Charles W. Swisher Swisher Tyler Ritchie Wva Washington Charleston W. Va

Wilson to Open Reserves for Settlement of Lands

Portland July 29 James Wilson secretary of agriculture announced he has taken charge of the forestry service and will open lands now within government forest reserves to settlement if the soil is good and timber per acre does not exceed 4000 feet. He estimated five to six million acres will be eliminated this summer as maps and proclamations are prepared.

Secretary of Agriculture Portland Ores James Wilson Forestry Service Wilson

Pinchot Boom T R Not In Oregon Fight

New York July 29 Gifford Pinchot former chief forester under Theodore Roosevelt tops possible candidates for New York governor nomination Roosevelt denies taking part in any candidate contest and vows not to speak for any contender. Dr Samuel Lindsay notes Pinchot residency and supports Beveridge in Indianapolis October 13 speech plans.

Col. Roosevelt Senator Beveridge New York City New York Gifford Pinchot Theodore Roosevelt Samuel McCune Lindsay Porto Rico Columbia University Col Roosevelt Lindsay Pinchot New York State Pennsylvania Dr. Lindsay Milford Mr. Pinchot Hughes William Loeb, Jr Port of California Beveridge Indiana Senator Warmer Missouri Frank B. Kellogg Charles P. Neill Alston G. Dayton West Virginia Marcos Braun United States Oscar R. Huntley Alabama Martcel Vernet Paris Legion of Honor Indianapolis Oregon Stanton

Cuban Rebels Flee to Jamaica by Small Boat

A small boat reached Port Antonio Jamaica this morning carrying Col Jane and other rebels from the Santiago uprising in Cuba. They were placed in quarantine to escape pursuing troops and rufians who crushed the rising three or four days earlier.

Washington Post Kingston Jamaica Port Antonio Col Jane Santiago Cuba

Treasury Balance Shrinks as New Fiscal Year Opens

Treasury reports a dwindling working balance with 27.9 million dollars shown for the first month’s close and a further decline from the prior week. Officials cite usual July and August spending as government operations begin under new appropriations not yet available.

Treasury

Chess Master Marshall Draws In International Tourney

In the tenth round of the International chess masters tourney, American champion Frank J Marshall of Brooklyn drew with Leonhardt. Leaders Schlechter and Nimzowitsch each have seven points, Chotimirskia 14, and Marshall with Spielmann reach 5 1/2.

Marshall Hamburg Frank J Marshall Brooklyn Leonhardt Schlechter Niemzowitsch Chotimirska Spielmann

Conservation Chief Pins Real Progress in U S Forest Policy

Gifford Pinchot, former forester and president of the National Conservation Association, tells members that opposition has been overcome and conservation laws enacted. He criticizes the Interior Department for stalling water power rights and outlines Secretary Wilsons inspection tour of national woodlands to adjust forest boundaries and expand grazing to boost food production.

Conservation Association Interior Department Gifford Pinchot Forester The National Conservation Associaton Association Sesson Congress Pinchot Forest Service Wilson Department of ‘Tiendeture

Lieutenant Colonel Ames Released After Court-Martial

Manila July 2 Lieutenant Colonel Robert F Ames, previously court-martialed after an inquiry into the Kis home death of Lieut Clarence M Janney, was released from arrest and resumes command of the Twelfth Infantry His reduction is reported to be twelve numbers Mrs Janney wife of the deceased who testified at the proceedings sailed for Hong Kong en route to San Francisco Janney killed himself after a quarrel over a champagne cooler Ames faced charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and to the prejudice of military discipline The case stemmed from the Janney death and the dinner gathering at Ames home

Manila Robert F. Ames Kis Clarence M. Janney Twelfth Infantry U. S. Army Janney Hongkong San Francisco Ames Washington Board of Inquiry Lieut

Battlefleet chief urges five battleships per division in fleet plan

Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder reports good fleet condition for the Atlantic group for the year ending June 30. He recommends five battleships per division, praises daytime signaling by searchlights, notes value of submarines, and calls for stringent government control of wireless stations to curb interference. Communications were largely maintained with Key West and Guantanamo Bay throughout operations.

Seaton Schroeder Atlantic Navy Department Schroeder Key West Guantanamo Bay New York Connecticut Washington Navy Yard Panama San Juan

Mens Khaki Pants One Day Price Drop

One day sale on men's khaki pants sizes 38 to 48 at PLS. Regularly priced at higher amounts. Khaki pants offered in superior quality with a temporary $1.50 reduction. Limited time discount.

Oklahoma Census Indicates Population Rise and Black Share

Oklahoma census shows total population at 1,651,951 with 138,458 Black residents, up from 112,160 in 1907. The state’s Black share rises to 8.4 percent as voting on Negro suffrage approaches. Muskogee leads counties with 16,534 Black residents. Oklahoma, Wagoner, Logan, and Okfuskee counties also report large Black populations. Temple Texas reports 10,933 residents in a separate census bulletin.

Oklahoma Muskogee Oklahoma County Wagoner County Logan County Oktfuskee Temple Texas

Army Orders and Movements Distill Civilian Echoes

Military notices list leaves of absence and transfers for officers in coast artillery, engineers, infantry, and medical corps. It includes departures to San Francisco, Gettysburg, Manila and Rock Island, plus naval assignments, vessel movements, and a Maine wreck board.

Guy B. Lawdragon Coast Artillery Corps Clifford L Corbin Wilmont B. Brown Medical Reserve Corps Virgil L. Peterson Corps of Engineers Harry A. Eaton Twenty-third Infantry Thomas T. Frissell Twenty-fourth Infantry Thales L. Ames Ordnance Department Roy W. Haldernese Sixth Cavalry Jacob ©. Johnson Presidio San Francisco Cal Artillery District Denver Colo Arthur S. Cowan Signal Corps Organized Militia of Pennsylvania Gettysburg W. Church Griswold Fort Oglethorpe Philippine Islands Manila Philippines Kans Walter Reed Hos Walter Reed General Hospital Takoma Park D. C Washington United States Army Francis B. Upham Coast Artillery Scorps Fort Logan Portland Greg John , Kelco, Jr Kelco William H. Bixby Joint Board of Offcers Army and Navy Panama Canal Vica William J. Mar‘shan Maine Oliver Havane Harbor Arlington National Ceme Tery Marietta Tompkinsville Patapace Bixby Cone Norfolk Amphitrite Vicksburg William M. Black Provincetown Hempton Roads Mason M. Patrick Harley Flower Beverly Annapolis Ferguson

Bryce Appeals For Unity at Chautauqua

British ambassador James Bryce addressed a large Chautauqua audience on unity between Britain and America. He urged that while history guides duty it cannot dictate present plans, noting today’s situation differs from past times. Also reported is the death of Samuel E. Clay, 94, Louisville native and longtime Elks member, noted for Michigan theatrical ties.

Chautauqua N. Y James Bryce Great Britain America United States Bryce S. E. Clay Louisville Samuel E. Clay Elka Saginaw Michigan

Monitor Amphitrite Heads Up Mississippi River

Monitor Amphitrite leaves Vicksburg and sails up the Mississippi toward St Louis. It will not reach Memphis before Saturday evening or Sunday morning, with a planned stop at Greenville along the way.

Monitor Mississippi Memphis Tenn Vicksburg Monitor Amphitrite Mississipp River St. Louis Greenville

French Crop Damage Estimated At 400 Million

Losses in Paris due to ongoing cold and wet weather are unofficially put at about 400 million dollars. The wheat crop is estimated at 312.4 million bushels, down from 369.2 million bushels in 1909.

Paris

Movements of Ocean Steamers from Southampton and Beyond

Shipping notices show several transatlantic departures and arrivals. Vessels including New York cars sail from Havre and Liverpool while others from London Glasgow and Bremen approach New York Plymouth Cherbourg and Southampton with dock times listed for the coming weekend.

New York Caroline Seérike Minnewaska London Sable Island la Touraine Havte Caronia Liverpool Cellturnia Glasgow

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