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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
5
Miss Tadelford reported missing a 26 diamond 28 sapphire heirloom brooch after wearing it to a social function. A $50 reward was posted, private detectives claim crews will track the thief, with Miss Tadelford away until Wednesday and suspicions centered on a man in Washington.
The American Society for Thrift seeks a Senate appropriations hearing to fund a $50,000 international thrift congress in San Francisco during the Pan-American position. W Straus of Chicago will argue that the $58,000 government spend proves valuable, stressing teaching thrift to individuals for national economy and youth financial training. Great Britain plans representation at the congress.
Alfred Rustem Bey de Biinski, recently named Turkish Ambassador to the United States, has won praise in Turkish newspapers after embracing the Moslem faith. He has Polish heritage on his father’s side and British aristocratic lineage on his mother’s, with Constantinople ties for generations. The sultan welcomed him with a watch and shawl, and Rustem has contributed to British magazines on European politics. He previously served as counselor of the Turkish embassy in this city.
Leading farm journals back a plan prepared by R C Milliken to promote personal rural credit. Petitions signed by farm publishers reach House and Senate committees chaired by Glass and Owen, seeking special subcommittees to investigate and report next session. The petition argues farm mortgages alone won t solve coal finance, insisting personal credit is more needed.
John D. O'Reilly of Boston has signed a five year contract with Georgetown University to serve as director of athletics training for the college. The announcement states he will begin his duties in the coming season.
The delicate blue and greenish blue Aquamarine is promoted as a popular semi precious stone. GALT & BRO. JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS, STATIONERS advertise Aqua marine Pendants and Necklaces set with diamonds in Platinum mountings. Located at 14107 Pennsylvania Ave.
A telegram from Langdon Warner’s family confirms he and a 200 cameraladen expedition with Standard Oil kerosene cases are safe after a desert trek in the Gobi. Warner, in Mongolia to assess an American archaeology school in Peking, travels with Mrs. Warner, formerly Miss Loraine Roosevelt, and reports indicate no harm.
A Philadelphia shooting left Samuel Styron nineteen dead after a police revolver fired at him during an attempt to aid companions crossing Newmarket and Brown streets. Detained officer’s name withheld as officials deny formal confirmation of the incident while firemen tended the wounded youth.
Police probe a stolen five passenger auto taken from Brig Gen George F P Scriven of the U S Signal Corps front his Chevy Chase residence about 9 pm Saturday. An hour later EM Beach 67 at 19 Pennsylvania Ave SE was struck by a car matching the stolen vehicle and is in critical condition. A well dressed man, about 30, left the eleventh precinct after inquiring about the accident and may be the suspected thief.
A Washington Post report from June 21 describes widespread absenteeism in the House, weakening Speaker Underwood’s influence and risking chaos as many members plan to leave for the summer. It notes fights over adjournment, a slipping administration grip, and looming floor battles on sundry appropriations and district scaffolds.
John W Parsons chief of accounts in the Treasury Department division died suddenly of heart disease at his home 1368 Parkwood Place NW. He was 61. Born in Baltimore, he long served in federal work and held parish roles with the District of Columbia National Guard and several Masonic bodies. Survived by wife, two sons, two daughters. funeral tomorrow at 10 am at home. Burial at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore.
The forecast predicts unsettled conditions across the northern districts with a Monday transition to fair weather. Temperatures will be warmer early in the week in the East but generally moderate thereafter, with Florida seeing occasional local thunderstorms and the South and Southwest enduring higher readings.
Commissioner Siddons warns Congress must pass the District appropriation by July 1 or current funds will lapse delaying key projects. Western High School reconstruction eyed for immediate start if funds approved, with completion targeted by February next year. Police and fire departments seek streetcar fare relief based on official estimates.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will appoint a new Atlantic Fleet division commander to fill the vacancy created when Rear Admiral Frank B. Fletcher is promoted to commander in chief. Fletcher travels with his staff on the Dolphin to Washington, leaving two rear admirals as likely candidates, Caperton and Doyle, with Caperton favored for the post.
Representative John E. Baker of California urged that Joaquin Miller cabin in Rock Creek park be coated with advanced preservatives to halt wood decay. Col. Chester Harding replied that every possible measure will be taken to preserve the cabin for posterity. Judge Baker spoke at the California Society celebration marking the second anniversary of the cabin’s removal from Meridian Hill to the park.
The Senate will begin work on anticruat legislation today led by Senator Newlands. A federal trade commission bill from the interstate commerce committee may be brought to the floor. Democratic leaders seek a party conference to set action lines before measures advance.
Over two weeks six lectures by Prof W J Colville covered Pairiguam world citizenship and Marie Coretti and her spiritual romance. An extra meeting on June 12 approved a July 1 outing to Forest Glen with combined lunch at 1 pm. Meet at Ninth and U Street at 10:20 am or ride Ninth Street Forest Glen car to Carroll Springs. Ice cream cake and coffee will be sold. Donations to ice cream fund accepted through Mrs A T Avery 1403 Park Road NW. League offices open Tuesdays 11 am to 4 pm at apartment 121 the Partner.
James Wadsworth Jr of Livingston County, former assembly speaker and 192 nominating candidate for lieutenant governor, denies seeking any office this year. He says Elihu Root should continue in the Senate, criticizes the State Department and tariff policy, and urges Root to yield to public demand for his continued service.
Brooklyn Representative Herman A. Metz signals strong likelihood of seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator from New York. He said friends urged him to run and, though not wanting to be a candidate, he fears he may have to accept.
Chicago June 1 William E Mason former senator and congressman announces entry into the Republican primaries for United States senator The state will elect a senator by direct vote for the first time next fall in the first such election by popular vote in Illinois history
The sale of the battleships Idaho and Mississippi to Greece could avert a Turkey Greece war. President backing aims to pass a naval bill provision directing sale proceeds to the navy. Congress faces a tight vote. Underwood likely supports the amendment. officials see potential for peace if sale proceeds fund future naval growth.
London June 1 Turkish naval authorities arrived in England to purchase coal and transport vessels as prep for possible war with Greece. The crisis shows signs of easing as Greece receives a conciliatory Turkish reply demanding cease of persecution in Asia Minor and calls for reparations. Germany agrees to a joint investigation with agents sent to Asia Minor while a Smyrna court martials 47 for Greek pillaging and dismisses several officials. Servia warned Turkey would not remain on friendly terms in a Greece war, a warning seen as calming Turkish extremists.
The Rev. Dr. P. W. Drew will preach on Wednesday evening at the annual summer rally for colored Baptists at Tenth Street Baptist Church on Tenth and A streets. The Cosmopolitan Church choir will provide music, directed by James Wright.
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