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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
12
A lengthy report outlines doubts about British government and manufacturers participation in the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Key figures including Wynne and Washington discuss readiness, urging clear commitment from authorities and exhibitors while noting delays and communication gaps.
Fragmentary report describes missing saloonists found in a forest area near Walkers Prairie, with references to a cabin door and a descent to a Teton, amid unclear notes about other people and a May morning. The text mentions Reedamaes and Dun and Pritay amid scattered garbled phrases.
Readable fragments describe a forest fire threat near Faireien Mountain with warnings of spreading flames and ongoing efforts by authorities. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR errors, but the text notes high winds, firefighting activity, and an emergency stance.
A partially legible account describes a runaway sightseeing car on a city avenue, with the machine moving and a bystander observer noting a derailment like event. The fragmentary report mentions an unidentified operator and possible injuries or property impact, but details remain unclear in the OCR.
Spec ial from Bluemont Virginia describes Northern Virginia as a prosperous paradise with rolling bluegrass pastures, cattle herds, and thriving fruits. Col Elijah B White of Leesburg leads local finance and cattle efforts while notable residents build country homes near Bluemont. The piece highlights horse and cattle breeding, fruit orchards, and Virginia’s agricultural wealth driving regional growth.
Decreased appropriations force the pension office to drop sixty employees from service after June. About 160 more face salary reductions with some allowed to take annual leave through the month. Commissioner Salzgeber says the action aligns with a Congress bill trimming staff, while noting the pension office business is steadily shrinking. Seventy-one park workers were furloughed for similar funds reasons, likely to return when next year’s appropriations arrive.
Dragow Scotland June 7 The hospital ship Maine presented to Britain by American women during the South African War went ashore today in the Firth of Lorne on Scotland s west coast due to fog and is feared a total loss. The vessel attached to Britain s home fleet carried many patients and was evacuated to boats until other ships arrived by wireless telegraphy. After the Boer War it served during the Boxer uprising in China.
Early yesterday police were called to a rooming house at 334 Pennsylvania Avenue where Henry Stamper allegedly demolished furniture while claiming he was pursued and persecuted by demons. Stamper, who said he moved from Richmond to Washington, was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital for observation.
The piece notes that the new currency law will stabilize conditions, prevent panics, and aid farmers and other workers. It highlights public optimism that the economy is returning to normal and business is rising, with praise for Mr. White’s 1000 acre farm near Leebsburg and his champion Percheron horses.
The baseball game between Democratic and Republican members of the House, set for tomorrow at the American League park, has been postponed to Friday June 26. Representative Patton of Pennsylvania said several members will be absent due to business, and Captain Reilly of the Democrats agreed to the postponement. The Washington baseball club offered use of the park for Friday afternoon next week.
Friends of Dr N C Chipman of Sixth Street Southwest Kentucky native urge the President to appoint him coroner for the District. Dr J Ramsay Nevitt the incumbent was appointed under a Republican administration and may be succeeded by Chipman per suggestions from Senator Olde James and Representative Arthur B Rouse of Kentucky.
Bloss wills Falls Grove farm at Falls Grove Va to son Gilbert Bloss and daughter Caroline B Fristoe. Bequests to Edward B Fristoe Ray G Fristoe Mrs Nall Bloss and Evelyn A McCouitte. Residuary estate to daughter. Codicil of December 1912 appoints Luther Fristoe and Gilbert Bless as executors.
Representative E H Roberts of Nevada introduced a resolution urging the creation of a Bureau of Psychology in the Commerce Department. The measure would authorize studying causes of business depressions, current and future, with appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915, under Secretary Redfield. Bennett Clark, the House Parliamentarian, referred the resolution to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee.
Dr Joseph Taber Jahneen of Cherrydale and Washington will speak at St John s Episcopal Church I Street NW on the Keep Wells orphanage effort for Washington women. The talk was announced for yesterday evening and is for women only by invitation.
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