This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
7
Senate faces near revolt as Owen proposes four anti corruption bills to curb machine politics in nominations and elections. President backs the plan, seeking a mandatory, extended session and a preferential primary to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates under the Democratic platform.
Three year old Edward Patterson narrowly escaped death when a Capitol Traction Company car struck him at Second Street Northeast last night. He ran into the street to fetch a baseball, was hit, and slid under the front vestibule but emerged unharmed on the car’s fender. A witness, Carl Williams of 497 Fourth Street Northeast, carried him home.
William Grosvenor of Newport and Providence announces the engagement of Miss Mary Burnett daughter of the late Charles Burnett of Southboro Massachusetts. Grosvenor, broker in Providence, a Harvard graduate and member of Union Club New York, Dedham Polo Club, has several siblings in the Boston New York and Newport circles. Marriage date not set but expected soon.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 23 three Democratic candidates for representative and one Progressive were nominated in West Virginia today Democratic candidate for representative at large to be named tomorrow M M Neely reelection First district John M Hamilton Fourth district George S Neal Fifth Progressive Harvey W Harmer In the First district Senator Moses Clapp addressed the convention Beall of Wellsburg and Depue of Spencer contend for the nomination for representative at large indications Beall will win the nomination.
Washington observers report Congress moves toward a government commission to map an integrated waterways plan. Subpoenas issued link Bryan Florida and prominent interests to hearings. Senate Newlands backs an amendment to curb pork barrel practices while Gore shifts focus from pipelines to Interstate Commerce Commission orders and antitrust provisions.
Chairman Newlands reports to the Senate on the federal trade commission bill as the first trust program debate. He argues the commission would have restrained monopolies, price fixing, and evils of trusts by enforcing competition and law. The judiciary committee nears final approval, aiming to report this week.
Autopsy by Deputy Coroner Charles White on Thomas Murdock, a 24 year old colored laborer who fell from a five story roof at Thirteenth and F streets NW, revealed complete transposition of internal organs yet normal health. Inquest noted possible heat or edge fall as cause. Murdock died after the fall while working. Also reported: three diamond rings worth 500 dollars and 22 dollars cash stolen from Mrs Clara F Mish at Parkwood apartment 174 K Street NW after noon hours.
A House judiciary subcommittee report recommends dropping charges against Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia, stating his long service shows no official impropriety. Minority Rep. Volstead criticizes methods and findings of the majority, urging complete exoneration.
Reports allege hidden actions in Nicaragua's 1909 presidential race with Adolfo Diaz chosen after long council talks. Minister Chamorro said the people supported the treaty including the Platt amendment, while critics demanded broader proof. Cuadra’s testimony followed as inquiry continued.
In Paris on June 24, about 600 angry postal workers seized the central post office for seven hours, blocking mail and clashing with police. They protested a senate veto on higher allowances, despite a 12 million franc increase approved for salaries. The minister of commerce urged restraint. at midnight the crowd dispersed after achieving a near total service paralysis.
The United German Societies at Bessler's Hall adopted a resolution opposing sumptuary laws and supporting $2,500 for Sunday public opening of the Washington Monument. They urged sending copies to Congress and planned a mass meeting tomorrow to discuss consolidation into a single Deutsche Gesellschaft and ways to sustain German societies.
London electrical inventor shows telecotograph reproducing photographs at distance. Portraits transmitted 600 miles with promise of wireless telegraphy within two months. Demonstrator expects pictures to flash between New York and London.
Representative Harvey Helm of Kentucky's Eighth district, who voted against the President's policy on tolls, secured a unanimous renomination. A telegram from his Shelbyville secretary confirmed the nomination today as the filing period closed. Helm faces no serious GOP challenge while other Democrats who backed the tolls bill grapple with pre Primaries.
Three men arrested at Upper Marlboro Maryland identify as Dr J D Egeleston of Takoma Park DC Thorrian Grant and Richard King of Chesapeake Beach face charges. Gilbert W Cave of Washington president of the American Home Life Insurance Company brings the complaint alleging a threat to harm him and says they will be arraigned in court today.
In Rye on June 23 the cup defense trio Resolute Vanitie and Defiance raced complete for the first time with Resolute finishing first Vanitie second and Defiance third in corrected times. Defiance pressed early but faded while Resolute benefited from a late breeze to secure victory by over sixteen minutes on Vanitie and twenty minutes on Defiance.
Unexploded bomb discovered in the porch of St Mary the Virgin Church in Reading England, today amid militant suffragette activity. The device was a tin can filled with explosives with a fuse attached. the fuse had been sighted but had burnt out before detonation.
Washington officials insist on complete public release of correspondence over the Colombia Panama dispute. They say a full showing will prove the administration’s willingness to seek apologies or regret, while Knox’s memo is cited to deny any proposal of formal apology or admission of fault.
In Madison the conservative faction of Wisconsin Republicans nominated Levi H. Bancroft of Richmond Center for the U S Senate. They named a full state ticket with Emanuel J. Philipp of Milwaukee chosen for governor. The group urged a protective tariff, federal control of railway capitalization, and opposed constitutional measures including initiative referendum and recall. It was also decided to organize every senate and assembly district to nominate legislative candidates.
Nominations of Joshua W. Miles to be collector of internal revenue for Maryland district and W. Mitchell Digges to be naval officer of customs in Maryland were confirmed by the Senate yesterday. Both had been sent last March, seen as a Blair Lee victory after delays caused by Maryland senators' split. The vote resolves the long dispute and settles the case for Senator Lee.
A couple married recently telephoned their news to the bride’s parents. They plan to reside at the bride’s parents’ home for the present. The announcement lists the couple and the location details in the Northwest district.
Representative J Harry Covington, named by the President and Senate as chief justice of the District Supreme Court, said yesterday he will resign from the House to Maryland governor next week. The resignation takes effect July 3, after which he will assume new duties once he takes the oath.
Silent oath and sign language mark a special Gallaudet alumni reunion at Kendall Green with 560 attendees. Masters of arts were awarded to Laura Sheridan and Sylvia Chapin Balls. Banquet at Rauscher's featured speeches from Dr. Gallaudet and Percival Hall.
Mrs Katherine Wheelock, 27, wife of Clinton Wheelock, contractor, living at 1014 Sixth Street Northwest, collapsed on a street corner near 466 Louisiana Avenue Northwest. Doctors at Emergency Hospital found carbolic acid burns on her lips and throat. Husband could not explain the incident. physicians expect recovery.
President backs a trust legislative program as cabinet members receive letters praising administration stance and urging action. Secretary McAdoo vows aggressive income tax enforcement while Redfield reports improved business, and Vancouver consul general Mansfeld notes most Washington mills are operating despite claims of industry stagnation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.