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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
10
Delegates at the Virginia Press Association convened in Alexandria for a session led by President Charles B. Cooke. They endorsed opposing government printing of Reform Envelopans and toured local sites, including Hubert Fortner Brewing and Arlington National Cemetery, before a Mount Vernon visit and banquet.
An old newspaper note claims a single delatone treatment removes hair instantly and safely. It instructs to mix delatone powder with water, apply to the hairy area, rub after a short time, and wash to reveal smooth skin, asserting no harm if authentic product is used.
Secretary of War Garri son lauds the army's efficiency and esprit de corps. He cites rapid mobilization to Vera Cruz and Colorado actions, defense buildup from Maine to California, and strong border readiness. He stresses law knowledge, fair play, and peacetime education efforts within the department.
Haitian Minister Ulrich Divivler told Washington that Haiti is not a defaulter and rejected European threats to seize customs. U.S. Secretary of State said no notice of such step had been received, with Cabinet weighing potential actions and noting no treaty allows U.S. to assume Haitian customs.
Shamokin Pa June 2 Capt J W Haas of the Ninety sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War died here today Following the assassination of President Lincoln Haas bore a striking resemblance to J Wilkes Booth while en route to the Clearfield oil region Pennsylvania. Troops arrested him and faced a hard struggle preventing harm.
Retired Commissioner General of Punjab Police Sir Edward French and Lady French arrived in San Francisco en route to England. He led Punjab police during the Durbar visit of King George and Queen Mary. The couple plans to return to England via Canada after a voyage disrupted by Alaska earthquake shocks.
In Aurora Illinois a murder trial opens for Anthony Petras over the death of his former fiancée Theresa Hollander. Reported plans by women friends to influence jurors via telepathy surface as jurors are questioned. Petras proclaims innocence as prosecutors seek to secure a death verdict.
Virginia editors from the Virginia Press Association arrive in Alexandria for its twenty sixth annual convention. A joint chamber of commerce and Retail Merchants' Association committee plans an automobile tour and a welcoming program to showcase local investments and business opportunities. They are scheduled to arrive at 10 am tomorrow at the Mount Vernon stabilization grounds, with 101 automobiles arranged for guided tours.
Hamburg June 23 The Hamburg American four masted steamer Koenig Lusat and the German steamer Cobra collided during the regatta at Cuxhaven Both ships were damaged Passengers were thrown overboard or to the deck on the Cobra and on the Koenig Lusat The Koenig Lusat foredeck was leaking and the Cobra sustained serious damage with many spectators aboard nearby reports say the collision caused a narrow catastrophe with several passengers thrown overboard and injured.
New York June 23 postmaster general Burleson ordered Sanden Electric Company offices entered by postoffice inspectors. General manager Gideon McIver was arrested on defrauding charges. Warrants for two other suspects issued. Investigation cites profits of about 43,000 annually recently and over 1,000,000 in twenty years.
The District militia announces its annual naval battalion cruise aboard the U S S Rue de Island from Hampton Road Delaware to Bermuda on July 6. Brig Gen George H Harries issues orders noting this year’s outing will be the largest in battalion history with full naval pay and essential details provided.
The Progressive Party announced its national headquarters would relocate from Washington to Chicago. Dismantling began yesterday as offices in the Munzey building were stripped of materials, with all Bull Moose propaganda being packed for the journey to the Midwest.
The sixty fifth annual American Medical Association convention opened in Atlantic City with Dr Victor Vaughn of Ann Arbor receiving a gold medal from Gen William C Gorgas for sanitation work in the Panama Canal Zone. Dr Vaughn warned ancient empires fell to plagues and urged strict adherence to medical facts to extend life. Dr W C Rucker urged a national leprosarium as leprosy rises in the United States, arguing a central facility would reduce costs and prevent leper migration. Dr Isador Dyer of New Orleans supported a national leprosarium.
Delegates from firms across the United States and Canada attend the opening of the annual American Seed Association convention at Raleigh. More than 200 representatives heard opening remarks by President Gute and Willem F. Gude of the Chamber of Commerce. The event featured executive sessions, a Raleigh tour, and an evening banquet planned for June in Washington with speakers from Minnesota and local officials.
A jury in the Yastles Anderson court awarded $10,000 to Matthew G. Lepsey, an architect, from Dr. Thomas W. Kemp of the city. Kemp, son in law of Senator Fletcher of Florida, faces imprisonment after a prior conviction for a forbidden act. The petition for his pardon is before the Department of Justice. Lepley had previously been accused of forging a check against Kemp’s account and was acquitted in police court. Attorneys T. J. Hogan and M. A. Kaufman spoke for Lepley. A. A. Birney and A. D. Smith for Kemp.
Berlin reports Prince Adalbert, Kaiser's third son, to be promoted to corvétten captain and to join a German squadron expected to accompany the Panama Canal opening voyage. The prince reportedly wishes to command a large warship in the parade route to New York, Washington, and Newport.
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