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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
13
The piece discusses U S actions at Tampico over arms shipments to Carranza and Huerta’s position, arguing against arming rivals under mediation. It critiques government ownership proposals for Washington DC amid broader political maneuvering and Democratic timing.
A lengthy commentary argues against toll exemptions and arbitration the United States must guard its rights over the Panama Canal and National Capital. It warns repeal could cede vital interests to foreign decision and stresses independence and honor.
Detailed March trade figures from the Department of Commerce show a $12 million rise in imports and $9.9 million fall in exports for crude materials. Foodstuffs and animals also shift with imports up $4.46 million and exports down $6.686 million. Manufacturing for further use slumps $5.1 million. critics link tariff changes to reduced overseas fabrication and rising import costs ahead of elections.
In a Columbia University commencement address President Nicholas Murray Butler warned that modernization favors regulation and restriction over liberty. He cited increased legislation and state meddling as eroding internal freedoms, noting federal overreach and growing regulatory control threaten individual and mass liberties. The piece connects this with contemporary political appetite for business protection and critiques government restraint and policing tendencies.
The article notes Sir Cecil Spring-Rice’s diplomatic finesse in Washington has deepened Anglo American friendship despite delicate issues since his credentials were presented. It praises his management of policy with Britain offering moral and material support, and confirms Lord Bryce’s departure left the embassy in Colville Barclay’s hands. It also highlights Barclay’s lineage, Victoria Order decoration, and connections to the Barbary Barclays, Ward family, and Emin Pasha relief relics donated to the Smithsonian.
Senate discussions blocked toll repeal with Senators Stone and Reed leading the debate. Cummins will finish his speech against toll repeal today as a 6:06 recess shifts to 11 o'clock. The chamber adopted a resolution inviting foreign governments to join Baltimore’s National Star-Spangled Banner celebration in September. Labor committee considered federal employment bureau bills from the Progressive party. The Covington trade commission bill passed without record vote, while the Clayton antitrust bill was approved 278 to 54. Rayburn railroad capitalization bill passed 25 to 12 amid general sundry appropriation debate. Speaker Clark said Gill v Dyer from Missouri would be acted on June 18-19, as adjournment set for 6:45 pm until noon today.
The New York Sun reports that Bob Bruin, a black bear at the Central Park menagerie, killed his two mates in jealousy and later died by suicide. Head keeper Bill Bnyder, with twenty years in animal care, labels the death as self-inflicted after the bear toppled from a rocky ledge to the asphalt, ending the zoo’s black bear den.
A 3 bill-year old Benjamin Wolfson from George street was sent to St Josephs Hospital after a candy and soda binge. He seized a convulsion and police say overeating triggered the attack. A dog was involved during his capture near Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue. The stomach pump was used to relieve pain.
The article recalls the shipwreck of Capt Bartletts Karluk and tells how a cat escaped the wreck and faced hostile dogs. It questions how the domestic cat kept safe among the native dogs and dogs in the vast sea and snow wilderness.
On the Baltics transatlantic liner a small chicken farm keeps two hens and fourteen chicks to supply live food for officers or fried chicken if the chicks hatch male. The text mixes a Puck joke about vacation courtships and a dated conversation sequence labeled by weekdays.
Berlin reports to the New York Times that recent statistics show married men here outlive bachelors on average. The data also indicate higher mortality among wives than among spinster women, mainly due to deaths connected with childbirth.
A New York World excerpt reports wavering Democrats blame tolls repeal and foreign policy for a fading 1912 fortune. Senators warn the administration’s Mexico Panama stance drains support, urging a stronger American rights stance to revive party fortunes amid partisan turmoil.
Spokane Spokesman Review notes 10 000 000 cocktails to be served with Royal Arm cherries. North West grown fruit already contracted and to be maraschinoed for immersion in cocktails nationwide. Royal Anna boxes pack about 1 ½ quart crates, with 76 cherries per quart and 1 200 cherries per crate, roughly 840 000 cherries per car.
A six foot black snake attacked Miss H Shewel while stealing eggs in Cralesville, dragging her. her husband shot the reptile to save her. The scene also notes a Houston Chronicle item about a boastful boy and a snobbish woman on a crowded car who asks for a handkerchief and is refused.
Abbreviated sun rise and set times with high and low tides, followed by a long weather bulletin. Reports from the Weather Bureau detail abnormally low pressure west of the Mississippi, cool to cold temperatures across the western region, and unsettled conditions with calmer western shows and thunderstorms in the central valleys. The Atlantic disturbance moves northeast, with fair conditions in the lower Great Lakes and Mid Atlantic. temperatures remain irregular inland, with moderate warmth in New England and the Middle Atlantic.
Eden Sherrard of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Caribbean recounted a Bermuda garrison miscue. A cable mistook the phrase Tell Skinner wife buried ashore for Tell Skinner wife on board. Captain Edward Skinner, in uniform and crepe, embraced his wife after the error was explained.
Jerry the diving truck horse caused trouble for longshoremen at North River as the Anchor Zone steamer Campania from Glasgow docked. After leaping off the pier twice and swimming around, Jerry was hoisted back aboard with winches, then secured to an iron pillar. He later tried to swim toward Hoboken before returning to the pier and being resecured. Bill the watchman noted this was his third such incident this summer.
Sir Moses Ezekiel speaks in Washington about why artists leave America, the role of politics in art, and the need to present contemporary American work. He cites Rome as a model, argues for national representation, and comments on tariffs, currency, and economic prospects.
A Raleigh visit by Frank Drewry highlights Washington’s electric netting and water power gains. Batchelder of Los Angeles describes the Philippines climate, islands, and light drinking habits. A note ends with a Sing Sing prison reference and a request for a pactograph owner to apply to the editor.
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