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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

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Senate Accepts Norris Simmons Canal Toll Compromise

The Senate last night backed the Norris Simmons compromise declaration on Panama Canal toll repeal, while Sutherland and Cummins amendments were rejected. The vote strengthened repeal prospects but did not match the expected margins, as debate stretched nearly twelve hours and the president reportedly remained displeased with the pace of results.

Sutherland Cummins Borah United States Senate Alto Z Banvenii Tregartelien Asana Agaist Rutherland

Deacon Thrashes Man After Woman’s Complaint

Charles H Hilligust a deacon of the Western Presbyterian Church near L and N streets NW intervened when William Olive 1133 Eleventh street NW allegedly insulted a young woman Catherine Williamson 2123 H Street NW at eighteenth street and the Pennsylvania Avenue NW last night. Olive was knocked down twice severely injuring his right eye and nose before police arrived. Olive faced a police court complaint this morning.

Charles H. Hilligust Western Presbyterian Church Crawe Nineteenth Streets William Olive Eleventh Street Olive Catherine Williamson H Street Welock Eighteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Hilligust Thilligust Russ Williamson

Mrs Drummond in Hospital After Major Operation

June report from London states Mrs Maldwin Drummond formerly Mrs Marshall Wield Jr underwent a serious operation at a nursing home. The reply says she is doing very well but will be kept there for several weeks before discharge.

Perth Washington Post London Maldwin Drummond Marshall Wield, Jr

Vote in Senate on Tolls Compromise THE AMENDMENT

Senate debate centers on a tolls compromise for the canal with U S rights preserved. The amendment asserts passage does not waive or impair any treaty rights or sovereignty over ownership control and traffic regulation of the canal.

Senate United States Great Britain Republic of Panama

London Centennial Peace Pageant at Albert Hall

A June 10 pageant in Albert Hall marked the Anglo American peace centenary. Notable American and British society figures appeared, including Mrs John Astor as Columbia, with elaborate historical costumes and tribal dress. Royal attendees and a multi nation procession highlighted flags, garb, and period scenes from Columbus to colonial settlers.

Gett London America Albert Hall Duchess of Marlborough Countess of Newborough Countess of Granard Countess of Craven Cora Countess of Strafford Viscountess Maidstone Decies Herbert Lowther Barron Randolph Churchill Lister-Kaye Hadfield John Astor Iareld Bar Ing Oliver Brett Lewis Harcourt Bingham Mra F. E. Guest Henry Coventry Alexander Teck Duchess of Victoria Schleswig-Holstein Louise Battenberg Columbus Lord Allington Arthur Bourchier Sir Walter Raleigh Drogheda Wales Monde J Viscountess Maitland Canada Australia New Zealand Britannia Columbia Maud Warrender Lady Granard Lady Craven Randalpp Churchill Union Lady Lowther

Fragmentary Ad Plea Within Railroad Bid Notice

Incomplete OCR fragment references continued notice on page three. Mentions Atlanta, Seaboard Airline, bid numbers 13 and 14, and an inquiry at address 1418 North. Details are unreadable beyond these isolated phrases.

Atlanta Seaboard Airline Ava

Amendment Vote Counts Across Parties in Senate Clash

The record lists senators by party casting votes on amendments. Democrats tally 50 in favor and 4 against, including Ashurst and O’Gorman. Republicans total 24 with Brandegee, Lodge, and Smoot among those voting yes. Progressives show Poindexter in favor. The roll reflects multiple named individuals across parties and states in a key procedural decision.

Hawkhead Bryan Chilton Culberson Fletcher Hitchcock Hollin Hughes James Johnson Kern Lane Lea Lee Lewis Martin Myers Newlands Overman Owen Pitman Saulsbury Shafroth Sheppard Shively Simmons Smith Arizona Georgia Maryland South Carolina Stone Swanson Thomas Thompson West White Brandegee Calt Crawford Grenna Kenyon Lippitt Lodge McCumber McLean Nelson Norris Sterling Weeks Poindexter Ashurst Martine O'Gorman Pomerene Ransdell Red Shields Walsh Williams Bristow Burleigh Clark Wyoming Cummins Gallinger Goff Jones Page Perkins Michigan Smoot Sutherland Twnsend Warren Works

Eight Die in East Side Tenement Fire

Eight persons perished in a rapid East Side New York tenement blaze early today eight women among the victims while over twenty were left injured. The fire, found just before 4 am, spread quickly trapping residents and causing a mother and son to die by jumping from a window.

East Side New York

Diamonds Vanish as Clerk Is Sought in San Francisco Theft

San Francisco reports thirty thousand dollars in unmounted diamonds and twenty dollars in cash stolen from the Albert 8. Samuels Jewelry Company safe. A clerk is missing and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

San Francisco Jewelry Company San Francisco Albert 8 Samuels Jewelry Company

Girl Burglar Under Bed in Bridgeport Case

Bridgeport police suspect a band of women burglars operates in the city. Elizabeth Snyder, 19, was found hiding under a bed in Prosecuting Attorney John D. Gray’s home after a burglary. She pleaded guilty, claiming theft to support her child, as jewelry, silverware, and clothing were taken. The force seeks remand for further investigation into the group. Wiley matinee and Columbia Theater listings appear in the same notice.

Washington Post Bridgeport Tony

Thaw Likely to Move to Pittsburgh in Custody

New York reports Harry K Thaw near transfer to Pittsburgh under US marshal custody. Attorneys for Thaw and the attorney general weigh withdrawal of a habeas corpus bail petition to seek Supreme Court approval for Thaw’s transfer to Pennsylvania. Conference with William Travers Jerome set to refine orders and terms.

Washington New York Pittsburgh Harry K. Thaw Thaw Carmody Lawyera William Travers Jerome Supreme Court of the United States Jerome Supreme Court Pennsylvania United States New Hampshire

Civil marriage of Belle Willard and Kermit Roosevelt today

The civil ceremony for Belle Wyatt Willard and Kermit Roosevelt occurred at the Buena Vista district magistrate in Madrid. Attended by Col. Theodore Roosevelt and Ambassador Willard, the event drew crowds, with moving pictures capturing the scene as officials signed the certificate including Eduard Dato and the Marquis of Lema.

Madrid Belle Wyatt Willard Spain Kermit Roosevelt Col Theodore Roosevelt Buena Vista Moving Picture Col. Roosevelt Ambassador Willard Toledo Duke of Alba Alfonso Senor Osma Y Scull Montez Alamnis Ronsevelt Willard Senor Osma Witnes Eduards Dato Marquis of Lema Myron T. Herrick France Ince Infante Alfonso of Orleans Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg Dato Marquis de Lema Episcopal Church Roosevelt

Ish Rush to Face Ulstermen Urges Government Arms Embargo

Dublin notes John Redmond endorsement of nationalist volunteers sparks mass mobilization across Ireland north and south with 1000 nationalists parading in Belfast. Reports say American funds expected to arm home rule forces. Ulster reaction mixes defensive stance with concern over armed conflict. London says no early coalition on home rule. Redmond’s backing signals broader mobilization.

Belfast Carson Ulster Washington Post Dublin John Redmond Nationalist Volunteera Ireland Provisional Committee of the Nationalist Volunteers Mr. Redmond Eet London Uberal Linga George Ster Johin Redmond Asquith America Redmond Labor Party England Cargon Law Friends of Irish Home House of Commons

Senate Accepts Torts Compromise

The senate approves a compromise on tort reform amid political maneuvering as factions weigh liability limits and court costs. Discussions reveal divisions over who bears responsibility and how damages are calculated, signaling potential shifts in forthcoming legislation and legal doctrine.

French Diplomat Promoted to Major Foreign Office Role

Paris June 10 The counselor of the French embassy in Washington E de la Rocca has been named chief of the African subsection of the foreign office He will be succeeded in Washington by Jean Roger Clausse counselor of the embassy at Tokyo

Rebels Open Battle At Zacatecas In Mexican Campaign

Constitutionalists under Gen Panfilo Natera launched an assault on Zacatecas as federal forces under Gen Medina Barron threatened to evacuate with ammunition. About 20,000 rebels attacked after severing south railroad links, aiming to capture supplies and cut off a federal retreat guarded by Gen Domingo Arrieta’s cavalry.

Saltidlo Mexico Panfilo Natera Zacatecas Car- Tanza Natera Medina Barron Domingo Arrieta

Four Girls Found Slain in Sapulpa Creek

In Sapulpa Oklahoma June 10 three Sanders sisters aged 8 11 and 14 and their 18 year old housekeeper Miss Reynolds were found slain near Rock Creek. Their father Henry Sanders had left home yesterday and Miss Reynolds had taken the children for a walk. One body was found at a ford and the others nearby. A coroner's jury viewed the bodies and adjourned until tomorrow morning.

Sapulpa Okla Miss Reynolds Bertie Zelak Vina Sanders Rock Creek Henry Sanders Sanders

Secret of tolls repeal fuels Mexico Japan intrigue

Washington dispatch claims England sought to pit Japan against the United States in Mexico. Nelson O Shaughnessy reports a telegram from Mexico City noting Japanese officers set to visit and be officially hosted by Huerta regime, signaling a period of tense foreign maneuvering with Sir Lionel Carden implicated. Also mentions B&O weekend rail trips to Atlantic seashore from June 12 to September 12 with Friday and Saturday departures returning Tuesday.

England Japan Mexico Washington Post New York Washington Tribune Congress Nelson O'Shaughnessy Mexico City United States Huerta Lionel Carden Atlantic Seashore Resorts Baltimore & Ohio

Mediation Split Over Mexican Interim President Fastnarrows

Niagara Falls June 10. Americans and mediation plenipotentiaries clash over two issues in the conference. Mediators demand a neutral provisional president not tied to the constitutionalist cause, while U S delegates require a president with constitutionalist sympathies. They also resist Huerta appointing a foreign minister who would then become provisional leader. Debate centers on a technical succession versus nonrecognition of Huerta. The mediators argue the form is secondary to the outcome, but the Americans insist on a constitutionalist-backed choice. Continued on third page.

United States Carranza Antilla Niagara Falls Ontario Mexico Huerta Pelcators Washington

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