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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
10
A government push to delay or derail antitrust legislation was reported as officials seek to block or modify the bill. Senate activity and committee actions were described as alignments with administration aims, signaling possible renewed measures to shape the law’s passage.
Fragmentary death notices list multiple individuals with dates and locations, including references to Ossipee Went and Merrie, with mentions of family and residence details. The legibility is poor, but the items signal bereavements and funeral arrangements across several communities.
New York report notes the Senate moves toward cloture on a bill to repeal Panama Canal exemption for domestic shipping. The piece cites Democratic opposition led by a New York senator and Secretary of State signals shifting stance on unfettered debate, with Owen urging pledges to vote against extended debate.
A long discussion follows a May American University dedication address quoted as possibly implying bias against Judaism. President Wilson clarifies no discrimination, citing risks of extemporaneous speech and defending Jewish scholarship’s foundation in religion.
Huntington West Virginia June 17 James A Hughes Republican declares he is not a candidate for the Fifth district representative nomination and will issue a formal statement soon. He has served in Congress since 161 and it remains unclear whether he will retire from politics as entries close for the congressional primary tomorrow.
Chaitman Padgett of the House naval affairs committee introduced a bill to standardize hero medals and distinguish service awards in the Navy and Marine Corps. The War Department backed the plan, proposing medals for exceptionally meritorious service or extraordinary heroism, with monthly pay for enlisted recipients. Each subsequent act of gallantry would merit a Medal of Honor, and a distinguished service medal would be awarded for each distinguished deed.
The State Democratic executive committee nullified J J Spelsnt's nomination for Congress in Alabama's Third District to succeed Clayton. Without a primary, W C Mulkey of Geneva and Speight were ordered placed on the ballot for a special election to be held next week.
The Rucker bill on publicity of political campaign contributions and expenses was debated without action in the House yesterday and will be brought up for passage tomorrow. The measure would cap expenditures by multi state political committees and require the aggregate limit to reflect amounts contributed by actual residents, except for speaker costs printing literature and newspaper advertising.
Senator Dillingham of Vermont introduced a constitutional amendment to protect dry states by prohibiting liquor transportation into any state for sale or use contrary to that state's laws. The measure mirrors the Kenyon law and aims to remove questions about the legality of the existing provisions.
Governor Glynn met with President Wilson at the White House then conferred with Rep. Fitzgerald and Senator O Gorman in Washington about New York patronage. McAdoo plans to stay out of the dispute while talks continue. Glynn emphasizes patronage as core leverage.
St Louis House begins debate on the Gil Dyer contest to unseat Aly Dyer over alleged faulty voting in Fifth ward. The elections committee favors unseating Dyer while Gil’s campaign denies the charge and notes Dyer’s own past party defection in 1919.
West Virginia June 17. The Secord district congressional convention renominated Rep William G Brown for a third term. Speaker Clark urged Congress to stay in session until entitlements bills pass and praised recent legislation. He defended canal tolls policy and urged a Democratic House this year.
Senate and House mood brightens yet quorums prove fragile. Senators debate Indian Appropriation and Federal Reserve nominees while a five-nomination cliff loom remains unclear. Willam G Sharp gains Foreign Relations committee support for ambassadorship to France. Camden to take oath as senator amid push to frame business depressions as psychological.
Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo declares the income tax must be paid by June 9 or penalties apply. He cites a $23.96 million shortfall due to nonfilers and inaccurate returns. The law imposes a 5 percent penalty and 1 percent monthly interest, extending to cooperative and insurance entities with mandatory returns.
Navy Department officials revealed a fraud case involving two candidates for the Naval Academy. One man passed a February mental exam, a substitute sat the April test, and paper similarities exposed the scheme. Neither man was admitted. officials say action will be taken to make an example, though specifics are not yet clear.
Representative Dudley M Hughes of Georgia, chair of the education committee, proposed a bill authorizing the public printer to print textbooks for public schools in the states. The books would be approved by state authorities and charged at their actual printing cost.
Theodore Douglas Robinson, nephew of Theodore Roosevelt and New York State chairman of the Progressive party, denied rumors of resignation. He stated his term ends September 2 and he will remain in office until then.
Santo Lormingo reports the Dominican Republic demands the immediate withdrawal of U S Consul Frank Anderson Henry at Puerto Plata accusing him of supporting the revolution. Return results from seven provinces point to Provisional President Bordes winning by a large margin. State officials cautious, recalling past naval complaints about Bardas and the neutral zone.
Capt. Joseph Griffiths of the U S Army admitted before a court martial that he used government funds to compensate fellow officers in timber venture schemes in Seattle. He testified losses ranged from 100 to 56 60 while he spent over 726,000 in timber firms. Seattle widow Mrs Virginia Bramhall reportedly invested 10,000 and lent 50 unsecured. Findings were sent to Washington for review.
Several hundred members of the Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway will convene at the Willard for the nineteenth annual convention, opening at 10 30 with Dr A Te Shands as chair. Prominent addresses include Fairfax Harrington, I E Jeffries, and J W Jervey. Technical papers cover railway crushed hand amputations gunshot wounds and emergency surgery in wrecks. A symposium on wrist features will involve six surgeons. The meeting ends with a river trip tomorrow.
Movuy Ale suwe and escusring Gelser, a farmer, shot and killed his wife and then took his own life. He reportedly boasted he would not be arrested again for wife beating. Geiser had been arraigned earlier and separated from his wife before a recent charge of beating her. The tragedy followed news of approaching officers.
In heavy fog off Netley England the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II bound for New York with about 100 passengers struck the Liverpool grain steamer Incemore in the English Channel. The collision tore a large hole in the Kaiser Wilhelm II but both ships reached Southampton. Passengers were to be transferred to the Imperator. officers refused to release details.
Below the water line early amidships no one aboard was injured the boats were not ready for swinging but were not swinging out there was no excitement a message to Lloydy from Southampton describes the damage sustained by the Keleer Wilhelm II as serious minor wording adjusted for clarity.
The Watkins bill, passed by the House, would bar federal judges from expressing personal opinions in juror charges and from aiding juries in deciding facts. It would end the fee system for clerks, shifting to salaries from 2.54 to 4.50 dollars, reducing clerical costs and salaries.
Gov ALO Eberhart was the sole incumbent Republican defeated in Minnesota's Tuesday primary. W. E. Lee appears to win by about 2,000 votes. Democrats nominated John H. Long in the First District and H. Swensen in the Tenth. Contests for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination involve Representative Hammond and Dan Lawler.
The old female Constellation, long used as a station ship here, departed today for Norfolk in tow of a tug. At Norfolk she will receive a general overhaul before being moved to Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington.
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