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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
11
A reform proposal seeks to grant inquisitorial authority to the tax commission, citing a $23 million shortfall. It would require full access to taxpayer books, allow broad examinations, and authorize fines up to $10,000 for noncompliance, signaling a drastic shift in tax enforcement.
A Senate committee hearing reveals New York financiers would control railroads and the national bank through majority holdings, with Nicaragua receiving what remains. Secretary of State discusses canal route profits and a naval base while urging transparency in dealings with Colombia and Nicaragua.
The fragment outlines a political meeting with mentions of candidates and officers. It notes confusion around re election prospects and a day’s agenda in Altoona. Key figures referenced include Michael Regan and Jon Anscles in a close contest amid broader party activity.
A Daily Laws piece notes Senator Ransdell urging law students to aid in preserving homes amid rising divorce cases. He criticizes state courts and discusses protective measures for families, urging action consistent with existing laws and public policy.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Heinze, mourning, and a court or bank matter. References include a coach named Walliam Nelson and a partially described payment or note from the Morrantie National Bank. The legible details imply a dying or deceased individual and a financial dispute or default context.
A grand jury indicted Frank Detective on perjury charges connected to an attempted fraud case. Witnesses Ferguson and Ferguson were named in relation to the alleged scheme. The defendant faced trial proceedings and was held on bond as the case moved forward.
A fragment notes tolls on the canal and freight traffic in May, citing revenue from barges and imports. It mentions Hawaii sugar and a tally of charges based on a rate per ton, reflecting canal authorities collecting funds amid busy transport. It is a partial OCR with unclear names and figures.
Colombian minister Betancourt said reports claiming 30 million in U S funds would pay attorneys fees and that Hanns Taylor would earn 31 million are false. He noted treaty talks occurred in Bogota, payments will fund peaceful development projects, railways, ports, colonization, and public lands cultivation. The goal is to restore long standing cordial ties for mutual profit.
The Senate Judiciary Committee debated the labor exemption provisions of the Clayton trust bill amid fears the clause would legalize boycott and blacklist practices. No final decision was reached, and quorum issues left the text tentative as lawmakers weigh tighter limits on boycotts and picketing. The panel also advanced standard labor rights safeguards, while full Democratic and committee approval remained pending. The timing of the rivers and harbors and Newlands FTC bills was set to shape next week’s agenda.
New York June 18 Polo officials discuss sending a team to Hurlingham next year to reclaim the Westchester Cup. They expect a January challenge and note the Meadowbrook quartet may be joined by Cooperstown players Phipps Webb Readreston and Stevenson, with Louis Stoddard returning. Capt Cheape has a leg injury and Monty Waterbury injured from the English maillet.
Reports from Coro say Venezuelan revolutionary forces operate in Falcon state in the northwest. Telegraph lines linking Caracas to western Venezuela are cut. Curacao-based revolutionary leaders, including Det. Gen Jose Manuel Hernandez, have shown activity since the reported landing on Venezuelan soil.
Former U S Senator Frank Hiscock, born in Pompey New York in 184, died in Syracuse after a period of declining health. A longtime Republican, he backed Horace Greeley in 1872, served six terms in the House as chair of the appropriations committee, and one Senate term from 1887. He leaves a son F EK Hiscock of North Yakima Washington and a nephew Judge F H Hiscock of New York. In Haiti, rebels defeated President Zamor at Quaniminthe, signaling potential instability.
Johnson N Camden of Versailles Ky yesterday took the oath as senator to succeed the late W Bradley. Camden a Democrat was appointed by Gov McCreary. Uncle Ike Stephenson, at eighty five, celebrated his birthday in the Senate chamber. He is a regular attendee despite the summer heat in Washington. Montana and Colorado appointees: Henry Gerhart nominated to be Montana surveyor general and Fion as H Selhorst named Glenwood receiver of public moneys. Deficiency estimates to Congress total 2 682 083, Navy Dept. largely for Mexican situation costs. Senate stationery investigation on North Carolina golding boom linked to contingent expenses committee. likely discussion today.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania June crowd danger at the national pike hill climb ended in tragedy. J D Kerr of Richmond Virginia driver struck the cliff after Shafer J E Shafer of Pittsburgh was killed attempting the climb. The wreck injured a spectator and led to a fatal collapse of Dr Joseph Van Kirk of Elizabeth Pennsylvania.
The eighth eruption since May 30 was visible at noon in Redding California amid thick haze. Mount Lassen appears to be smoking from both the original summit vent and a new south-sloped blow-hole, unexplored until now.
Washington posts details on a new Union Savings Bank to be headquartered at 8% King Street Alexandria. Dr E A Gorman and Capt Frank L Slaymaker named temporary officers. charter sought with capital stock between 10000 and 25000. Bank will focus on small savings accounts and remodel a former residence of John F Nala.
Readable excerpts show American leaders urging a just plan and a right man for provisional president to satisfy constitutionalists and halt violence in Mexico. The exchange stresses bipartisan election supervision and mutual acceptance of a trusted figure to restore order and peace, amid rising doubt over mediators’ selections.
George J Gould sues brother Howard Gould and Howard's wife Katherine Clemmons in state supreme court to foreclose a tax lien of 64 609 on the Fifth Avenue Seventy third Street property. The suit follows a purchase by George J Gould. remaining details note alimony and potential loss of interest or dower if the lien stays.
J A Ownby representing independent coal operators in Colorado told the President that Rockefeller interests use federal troops to aid large operators. He said small mines closed at the strike start, troops prevented reopening and new miners, and urged confirmation of military statements and a remedy without specific proposals.
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