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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
8
Admiral Sir Percy Scott writes that future sea warfare will rely on submarines and aircraft, rendering battleships obsolete. He argues ships afloat or undersea must adapt with fast, dispersed fleets and aerial assault to curb enemy commerce and defend empire.
BEN JOHNSON denounces a morning article misrepresenting his stance on the alley bill. He states he has discussed no such meetings with Commissioner Newman or Mrs Hopkins and outlines the bill’s hearings and defects observed by the District Committee and Attorney Ralston. He notes no redraft arrived after months, and asserts the paper’s “surprise” claim is unfounded. In other news Clarence E Alsop of Meadows injured when his two horse wagon is struck by an eastbound streetcar at Fourth and Pennsylvania avenues SE.
Frank Smith at 415 O Street Southwest narrowly escaped drowning after tumbling from a weasel anchored at Seventh Street Southwest on Saturday. Frank Benson, crew member, jumped in to help, aided by Policeman V A Osterman of the harbor precinct, and brought the lad to safety.
Empire edges Forest Service 6 to 5 in a tense game. Downey and Newton led Empire with key hits while Williams and Ennis traded strong pitching. Late scoring secured Empire's narrow victory. bases left and throws by Betts capped a tight finish.
Temple School edges Berry Whitmore 2 1 in a two hour, 30 minute contest. Key players Reynolds Purdy Daley and Gittings led the attack with multiple hits and runs, while strong fielding preserved the win for Temple amid stolen bases and double plays.
Albany report says the Pittsburgh Nationals beat Albany State League 4 to 2 as Cheney pitched well, fanning McCarthy amid tight spots. game featured hits by multiple players and highlighted exhibition action in Albany.
Holland reports experts differ on the large gold outflow from the United States with over 50 million in 1914 exported mostly to Europe. Analysts cite abundant money, tariff impacts, and European demand. a strong wheat harvest is seen as stabilizing later, potentially hardening money rates and influencing future exports and trade balances.
W D Richards, assessor, argues the new jewelry tax on items valued at $50 or more will face heavy collection challenges. Many owners with valuable pieces may not receive notices, as schedules go to property owners with goods valued at $1000 or more. Watches and cuff buttons are exempt, and no revenue estimates have been prepared.
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