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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1914

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President, Underwood Clash Over Adjournment And Antitrust

The President and Representative Underwood of Alabama clash over Congress adjournment tied to antitrust legislation. Underwood says many members will face opposition in districts as elections approach, urging immediate action on laws affecting big business while the White House pushes to stay in session for business. Cabinet members report improving data, with Commerce Secretary Redfield citing improving imports figures.

Underwood Alabama House Congress Consteas The Flouse Nee White House Underoud Redfield Vondithias

Vice President to Toss Ball in Masonic Game Clash

Vice President Marshall will throw the first ball in the annual clash between Flarmony Lodge No 17 KA AL M men and a Masonry drover team from Hemabider in the Dig. Liv Ta Ey Betts, American League Wawi. The game is at 3 o'clock at American League Park with entertainment proceeds for the Masonic and Eastern Star. A large crowd is expected with brass band performances and a roster of players listed for both sides.

Vce Marshall Flarmony Lodge No. 17 KA AL M Liv Ta “Ey Betts American League Park Fone Ali Jessie W. Cowles Charles H. Molster Sam Shreve Kallipolia Grotto Richrond de MacDonald Roe Fulkerson Ham Smith Bert Nye Werat M. McDonall Riddig Cy MacDonald Gray Fetting Prank Eld Cheement Field Au-Masoule Vaughn Leveto Sporratup McCarren Boulev Bradley Walker

Wright Hearing Continues In District Supreme Court Inquiry

The judiciary subcommittee of the Molise session resumes as Attorney Darrygtan questions Justice Whient’s role in a Town Apartment House case. McLachlin testifies that a stenographic copy alteration did not change the outcome of the personal damages appeal.

Soc Molise Leciwes Justice Whient District Supreme Court Sttorney Wagencll McLachlin Crasy T ¢ Darrygtan Fuith Wright McLachlin Ius Aths Sant Cumbais Mu Menachtin Wiltht Me. Dartington Mr. McLachie

Diver Dies From Plunge Into Shallow Water at Chesapeake Beach

Maules Hanley a . years old and a plumber from 1930 Gates Street North casl died after plunging head first into water at Chesapeake Beach Thursday. Witnesses say the end of the pier water was several feet deep while the dive occurred into about 10 inches. He was brought ashore by Sydney Stubble an 18 year old schoolboy. His parents Mr and Mrs Michael Hanley were present at his bedside when he died at Casualty Hospital.

F. Hanley Maules Chesapeake Beach Casualty Hospital Hanley Michael Hanley Gates Street Sydney Stubble Firth Street

Mother dog rescues seven puppies as barn roof collapses

In a dramatic scene near Washington a mother dog repeatedly carried each of her seven puppies from a burning barn. Onlookers watched as she entered the collapsing structure to fetch them, depositing each safely before the roof and ashes fell.

Bpeokal Washington

Consular Nominations Sent to Senate for Transfers and Posts

A batch of diplomatic nominations went to the Senate outlining transfers of consuls general and secretaries of legation, plus new consul appointments. Notable items include Robert Skinner from Berlin to London, Julius Lay from Rio de Janeiro to Berlin, and Cyrus Wicker moving to Managua, with others slated for Seville, Nuremberg, Harbin, and more. Also named are postmaster nominations for Boston and several other towns across North Carolina, Maryland, and beyond.

Senate Robert, P. Skinner Massillon Ohio Berlin London Julius G. Lay Washington, D. c Rio de Janeiro Alfred L. M. Gottachalk New York City Legation Cyrus F. Wicker Panama Managua Nicaragua Sheldon Whitehouse Greece Montenegro Frank Deedmeyer Birmingham Ald Prague Chemnitz Wilbur T. Gracey Oakland Cal Progreso Seville Spain H Charles S. Winans Michigan Nuremberg Bavaria Charles K. Moser Lewinaville Colombo Colon Harbin China Henry H. Balch Madison Ala St. Stephen New Brunswick Canada George K. Donald Mobile Maracaibo Venezuela William L. Jenkins Gwynedd Guadeloupe West Indies George 3. Messeramith

Moser Named Harbin Consul After Warner Death

Charles K. Moser, a Washington newspaperman, was nominated by the President to serve as American consul at Harbin Manchuria. He has five years in the consular service with a prior post at Aden. The nomination fills the vacancy created by the death of Southard P. Warner of this city, who died May 9 in Harbin. Julius G. Lay was appointed consul at Berlin, succeeding as consul general in Rio de Janeiro.

Charles K. Moser Washington Harbin Manchuria Moser Aden Arabia Mandhuria Southard P. Warner B. H. Warner Julius G. Lay Berlin Mfr Lay Rio de Janeiro Ial

Seek Light on Appointees Subcommittee Probes Five Nominees

Preparations for a careful inquiry into the personal records and business connections of five Federal Reserve board nominees begun yesterday. Subcommittees of three members each, split along party lines, will scrutinize Warburg Jones Miller Hamlin and their ties to Kuhn, Loeb, Harvester, and Democratic contributors. Senator Pomerene faces the majority of investigative burden.

Federal Reserve Board Owen Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Paul M. Warburg New York Pomerene, Hollis Bristow W. P. G. Harding Birmingham Als Reed Hitchcock Crawford A. C. Miller California Owen, Lee McLean A. Hamlin Boston Weeks Z. D. Jones Chicago Pomerene Shofroth Nelson Ohio Ben Rolla Wells Democratic National Committee Fedseral Reserve Board Senate Committee On Banking and Currency

Children Are Post's Guests At Annual Outing

More than 200 Cousins' club children enjoyed a day hosted by The Post at the zoological park. Aunt Anna led the event with Troop No. of the Boy Scouts under Captain Joseph Langford assisting. Activities included games and animal visits followed by a luncheon of sandwiches cakes and ice cream at noon.

Cousins’ Club Post Vicnic Zoological Park Picnie Srounds Anna Avery Sunday Post Boy Scouts Joseph Langford

Inquest Open Over Death of James Spriggs Colored Man

An inquest will be held at the district morgue today to determine the manner of death of James Spriggs colored who lived near court northwest. Police say Spriggs was stabbed May 30 in a quarrel and died from his wounds.

James Spriggs

United States Debates Canal Payments and Colombia Grant

The House and Senate consider large payments to Colombia and Nicaragua linked to new treaties. Debates compare proposed sums with past territorial acquisitions, noting $28,000,000 to Colombia and $3,000,000 to Nicaragua amid scrutiny of the Panama Canal deal. Representatives seek investigation into $10,000,000 cash and $250,000 yearly annuity in Panama arrangements.

United States State Department Colombia Nicaragua Cotomala Nicarragua Theng Panama Rocavelt Isthmus Jefferson Levy Panama Canal Foreign Affairs Committee Pendina Senate O'Gorman Brown Brothers & Co New York Smith Michigan Foreism Relations Committee Republic of Nicaragua Brown, Bros.,.& Co Speyer & Co

Judge is Denied Extra Pay for Juvenile Court Service

Justice Anderson ruled that municipal court judges who served in juvenile court are not entitled to extra pay for that service. The ruling cites the 1906 act overruling the 1909 municipal court act, fixing daily pay at five dollars for vacancies in the juvenile court. Judge Callan had appealed to the District Court of Appeals after contesting the decision.

Justice Anderson Thomas H. Callan Latimer Anderson Municipal Court Soifar Justice of the Peace H. W. Sohen Callanhen District Court of Appeals Wiliams District

Rescued Volley of Lifeboats Highlighted By Captain’s Testimony

Capt Eréibohm recounts Kroonland rescue of 88 aboard Volturne after a October fire. He disputes Mrs Florence Kelly’s claim about a captain’s gig aboard the Volturne and notes 800 seamen in his crew across departments trained in lifeboat handling. He praises other ships that joined with volunteers and lifeboats to save lives.

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Reserve Bank Rule Puzzles Treasury on Section 22 Salaries

Banks seeking Federal Reserve membership press the Treasury for an interpretation of section 22 of the Federal Reserve Act. It bars member bank officers employees directors and attorneys from receiving compensation beyond regular salaries. Comptroller Williams says the rule aims to curb pernicious practices and defers detailed interpretation to the Federal Reserve Board. penalties include fines up to 5000 dollars or up to one year in prison or both.

Treasury Federal Reserve System Treasury Department Federal Reserve Act Willams Comptroller Federal Reserve Board

Novel Piano Recital at Washington Club Highlights Raff Symphony

The eighteenth annual piano recital of Miss L. Lieberman’s advanced class filled the Washington Club ballroom last night with a complete Raff symphony arranged for ten hands on four pianos. Irene Anderson, Hazel Griffith, Dorothy Pasch, Olivia Lawrence, Katherine Statts, and Jack McAuliffe performed solos and joined in ensemble pieces alongside Gustave Weckels and Vivian Shepperson. Examinations by Leopold Godowsky awarded three scholarships to Jack McAuliffe, Irene Anderson, and Dorothy Pasch, plus a gold medal for Hazel Griffith recognizing the year’s greatest improvement.

Jack McAuliffe Irene Anderson Dorothy Pasch Hazel Griffith Droop & Sons

Surgeons at Feast End Three Day Baltimore Convention

A 360 strong delegation of Baltimore and Ohio Railway surgeons and families concluded a three day convention. Dr. BE Judd of Rochester will discuss operations in ventrobernia. Delegates visited Mount Vernon and enjoyed a Raleigh Hotel feast with speeches by Drs. Pence Mathers Thomson and others.

BE. 8. Judd Rochester, Minn Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Mount Vernon Raleigh Hotel Potomac Drs. C. W. Pence Washington E. H. Mathers Baltimore J. F. Thomson Garrett Ind John Palmer Wilmington Del H. J. Hughes Chicago H. R. H. Robinson Medina Ohio M. F. Danbenhoyer Butleraville S. B. G. Fedigo Marshfield H. White Connellsville, Pa C. Harrison R. Ogden Clarksburg W. Va Carlisle J. ¥. Tearney E.“V. Milholland G. O. Barnest Pittsburgh CL. Curl W. Page Samunds J. G. Selby Newcastle P. & Lansdale Chillicothe Jony Foster W. Bonar Moundaville C. Johnson W. C. Rucker United States Public Health Service Irving J. Spear John F. Golden Theodore Thlier Judd Af Roches

President Wilson Seeks Open Discussion On Business Psychology

President Wilson told White House callers that evidence of improving business conditions exists and praised James J. Hill as a top authority on business. He said he wants the country to know the root causes of dissension and trusts the people to understand the dynamics behind the current economic climate. The president aims to reveal how the game is being played and to reassure the public about the country’s economic course.

New York Herald Wilson White House James J. Hul Hil Mr. Wilson Realeg Gama Wunron

Samuel Spencer Memorial Address Held by Southern Group

The annual Samuel Spencer memorial address was delivered by Dr J W Jervey of Greenville D C withMorgan tributes praising Spencer's integrity and service to the Southern Railway. New officers were elected for the ensuing year led by H C Bahnson of Winston Salem as president. The convention also heard Fairfax Harrison discuss the relations of surgeons and railways and will meet next in Asheville NC. Today's delegates planned a Potomac picnic aboard the steamer St Johns.

Samuel Spencer The Southern J. W. Terrey Greenville D. C J. Pierpont Morgan Southern Railway Mr. Spencer Dr. Jarvey Ferius H.C. Bahnson Winston Salem N. C J. W. Ray Woodstock Ala W. H. Taylor Newmarket W. A. Munro Sanford T. D. Walker Cochrane Fairfax Harrison Harrison Hackson Eb, Jeffries Legal Department Tom A. Williame Frank C. Lewis New York D. Stephen Hansberger Catlett Karles Molz Murphyabora B. I. Iden Manassas B. A. Wright Mobile BR. Parker Ethelhurst Asheville N C St. Jonns Potomac

Obituary for Capt James C Toy Local War Veteran Dies

Capt. James C. Toy, Civil War veteran and former government printing office worker, died at 78 at his home on 9% B Street NW after age related illness. He enlisted in 1861, rose from private to captain after Gettysburg and Appomattox, later served in Maryland legislature before moving to this city in 1889. Funeral Monday at 1:30 from his residence, burial at Arlington Cemetery. Survived by wife, one son, and a daughter.

James C. Toy Toy Government Printing Office Gettysburg Appomattox Beig Harford County Maryland Arfington Cemetery

Jewelry stolen from Mrs Sinclair apartment

Mrs Eugen t reports three diamond rings and three necklaces missing from her apartment. The items include two rings set with rubies valued at $900 and another three-piece necklace set valued around $3600. Mrs Sinclair notified police after discovering the theft yesterday afternoon.

Approve Potomac River Bridge Plan For Federal Pay

District commissioners approved a plan to replace the Aqueduct Bridge at Georgetown with a new Potomac River bridge. They urge Congress to fund up to 1.5 million dollars, arguing the Federal government should pay all costs due to the riverfront reservations on the Virginia side. The report cites narrow roadways and sidewalks, obstructed approaches, and traffic issues as justification for a Federal structure and equitable cost recovery through toll-like charges.

Potomac River U. S Virginia Potomac Georgetown Congress Carlin Alexandria United States Trafic M Street Fort Myer Ariington

Not Guilty For Pickford Du Ban In Bribery Case

A jury in Criminal Court No 1 cleared Thomas H Pickford and William J Du Ban of attempted bribery after nearly five hours of deliberation. John H Walter, named in the indictment, failed to appear for trial and a bench warrant was issued. the fate of his case remained uncertain. The defense included John Lewis Smith James B Archer and Charles Bendheim with the U S attorney leading the prosecution. The charges stemmed from alleged efforts to influence Ferdinand Hopp regarding a 35000 damages suit by James Hudson linked to a Pennsylva nia hotel owner.

William ©. Ambrose United States Savings Bank Wampler United States Attorney Ambrose First Cooperative Building Association of Georgetown W. H. Zepp National Metropolitan Bank Building Association George C. Watson National Metropolitan Thomas H Pickford William J. du Ban Justice Stafford O'slock John H. Walter Pickford Dugan John Lewis Smith James B. Archer Charles Bendheim United States S. McComas Hawken Malcolm J. Hufty Walter Ferdinand Hopp Pennsylvania Avenue James Hudson Maryland Montgomery County Clark House Washington

Delay May Force Action on New Haven Dissolution

Boston reports say Massachusetts legislature committees plan to delay action on a bill allowing the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad to dispose of its Boston and Maine holdings. Attorney General McReynolds declined to comment, but officials expect the DOJ to move quickly to dissolve the New Haven from its subsidiaries if adjournment occurs next month without passage.

Department of Justice New Haven Boston Massachusetts New York

Armour Yacht Refloated After Grounding Near Weymouth

The American yacht Utowsna, owned by Allison V. Armour of the New York Yacht Club, was refloated at Chapman's pool between Worbarrow and St. Albans heads and proceeded to Southampton under her own steam. The captain reports she is not taking on water and appears sound after the grounding yesterday.

Weymoun Suprana Tues Utowsna Allison V. Armour New York Yacht Club Chapman’s Pool Worbarrow St. Albans’ Heads Southampton

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