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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
7
Burleson reportedly promised leaders to back prohibition as the House faces a forced vote. Cantrill’s rule seeks immediate consideration of Hobson’s national ban and ten hours of general debate, with Underwood signaling committee support amid party tensions and presidential pressure.
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States questioned the President’s reasoning as Congress faced a crucial vote on prohibition. Democrats from rural districts worry reelection, with Ohio and Indiana singled out as highly sensitive. Hobson argued opponents doubt a two-thirds showing, predicting strategic timing to derail the amendment.
Congressional conferees struggle over DC funding as the district half and half surplus proposal and Borland amendment face elimination. House and Senate dispute remains on hospital and education line items including Eastern High School site, Powell and Cook School additions, and hospital projects.
White House sources say it will be days before the President and the Treasury Secretary announce the two additional Federal Reserve board appointees. KB C Simmons of St Louis is likely to join, while Charles S Hamlin appears unlikely. A candidate not previously publicized is expected.
Representative Neely of West Virginia sought to impeach United States Judge Alston Grayton of the Northern district of West Virginia. A point of no quorum by Representative Mann halted the move, adjournment followed, and a larger House attendance was urged for any further action. The charges against Grayton and Dayton stem from labor-union disputes, totaling 26 items, and a judiciary committee probe had previously been requested with nearly 10,000 petitions.
Secretary Daniela forwarded a silver-gilt medal from the Treasury Department to John M. Dunn, a seaman on the monitor Amphitrite. Dunn rescued a shipmate from drowning at Mare Island on March 9. He has served four years in the navy and is a native of New Orleans.
In a fiery session Representative William E. Humphrey attacked Secretary of Commerce Redfield as a promoter of doctored reports and twisted figures claiming booming prosperity. He cited alleged unemployment, idle freight cars, and stock declines to argue the nation faces hard times and warned against political rhetoric masking real danger.
Josephine Burwall, a colored woman, is under arrest at the First precinct for stealing jewelry valued at $5.00 from J H Meek of 390 Riverside Drive New York. Detective Baur led the arrest and also nabbed two colored men named Silas Johnson and Jerry Wooden on charges of receiving stolen goods. Police say Burwall sold about $1,500 of the jewelry after arriving in Washington. She will be returned to New York by Detective Jon Daly, with the two men likely to face arraignment in police court today.
Pennington New Jersey June program features Secretary of State speech praising faith over works and government prosperity. He denounces unlimited debate as plutocracy’s last stronghold and urges belief in the U S form of government. Also notes secretary's departure from Washington to vote in Jamaica City election vacancy.
Swanson of Virginia chaired the Senate in Vice President Marshall’s absence and will continue until tomorrow. The river and harbor bill, about 53 million dollars, faces sharp opposition led by Burton of Ohio who calls it unscientific pork aimed at votes rather than national improvement. Senators Kenyon Norris Ashurst and others are expected to join the attack on the measure.
Bogota reports the house passed the treaty by a large majority after senate approval. It provides Colombia a 425 million indemnity for Panama’s loss and expresses the US government’s regret for the causes of the separation. President Restrapo to sign, congress adjourns amid backing from municipalities and commercial bodies.
Eward Barrett a 2 year old helper at the Christian Heurich Brewery died at Emergency Hospital yesterday morning from burns received when a boiler tube exploded and sprayed burning water and coals onto him. Barrett lived with his parents at 365 H street and was cleaning a firebox near the boiler when the explosion occurred. He was removed to Nava Hospital and later to Emergency Hospital. an inquest will be held tomorrow.
The House considers a resolution to create a new condemnation commission for rapid settlement of union plaza property cases. The panel would include leaders from the Public Buildings and Grounds committees of both chambers and the Capitol grounds superintendent, replacing earlier plans for Speaker and Vice President to lead. The aim is to buy or condemn land quickly, with terms tied to jury valuations and existing use. An added case involves Nellie M Bell cited to answer why she should not be barred from soliciting patronage at the typewriting bureau. Pearl V Philpitt sues over alleged unlawful competition and breach of public duty in December 1913 sale of the bureau’s business and goodwill.
Benjamin W. Guy, vice president of the Columbia National Bank, has been elected by the bank’s board of directors as elector to cast the board’s vote for Class A directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, of which the bank is a member.
The Chamber of Commerce unanimously recommended a misdemeanor bad check law for overdrawing accounts and refusing payment. The measure, inspired by North Carolina law and American Bankers Association guidance, would convict offenders of fraud intent with fines up to 1.00 or one year in jail.
The Corpus Christi feast is observed with masses at 6 30 am 7 am 7 30 am and 8 15 am at St Patrick’s. A solemn exposition of the sacrament concludes the morning services at 7 80 pm with novena devotions daily for nine days ending at the Sacred Heart feast on Friday June 19. A reception into the League of the Sacred Heart follows. The sermon will be by Rev William J Carroll, league spiritual director. Communion is distributed before the first and last masses each morning.
Secretary Daniels ordered abolishing the wine mess on American warships, sending the regulation to the printer without the President's signature. Daniels defends sole initiative, while critics hoped the President would weigh in. The rule goes into effect July 1, with legal questions lingering.
A dinner at the University Club marked the Georgetown Delta Chi chapter 125th anniversary since its 1903 founding. Alumni were present and speeches honored “The Founders” and the Alumni chapter president Charles H Doing Jr. The guest list included many chapter members and local alumni leaders.
Commissioners appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson met yesterday in Charleston West Virginia with operators and miners representatives to open the first conciliation conference A Philadelphia Philadelphia Mills and Cleveland Waulkner and Clearfield Guday led the conciliators with miners Thomas Haggerty and Thomas Cairns present for the United Mine Workers and Ethkera EFC Dana Kanawha Operators Association D T Evans secretary and J W Dawson chairman of the association executive committees for the operators attended the session
William K Ellis insurance broker improved after being shot in the back of the head Sunday morning. Doctors at Emergency Hospital reported his condition satisfactory that night though the bullet remains lodged. Mrs Ellis visited him again yesterday and no explanation was sought to avoid hindering recovery.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs Jerusha B Woodward at her Woodward Apartments home after a long life of service and family mentions her 86 years with 16 grandchildren. Also noted are the deaths of Chief Engineer George H Tower U N born 1796 at Ashtabula Ohio and longtime Navy educator and loyalist society member. John P Hamlin dies after long illness. former grand jury foreman and Capitol employee, with services at Georgeton chapel and burial in Baltimore.
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