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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
9
Fractured Senate committees debate trust legislation amid warnings against new antitrust measures. Prospects fade for passage as lawmakers clash on labor exemptions and directorate prohibitions while the White House may be asked to defer action.
Rear Admiral William Flemgley Emory, retired, 68, suffered a paralysis stroke in Monte Carlo. He travels home to Washington via New York in charge of a trained nurse, with Mrs Emory. He once commanded the Yosemite and served as naval attaché in London. retired after Chinese service.
Walter Johnson the world’s champion pitcher quietly married Hazell Lee Roberts at the Raymond apartment house on Monroe Street Northwest. The ceremony was small with only the bride’s family present as Rev Dr. Prettyman officiated. Johnson’s teammates, including Tiddie Ainsmith, expressed surprise and good wishes as the couple departed for an assumed brief honeymoon.
In a heated House session Democrats and Republicans argued over a $4,000 electric car bought with government funds for Public Printer Ford. Amendments limited Ford to official printing use. At Martins Ferry Ohio, Edwin Bowen and Fred Engle were killed when a milk wagon was struck at a railroad crossing.
The House district committee will meet to consider Underwood's plan for a nonpartisan seven member commission to study future relations between the Federal government and the District of Columbia. The inquiry would examine local self government eligibility, federal aid, tax fairness, and property assessment practices, with hearings and a comprehensive report to Congress.
In a rare House gesture Representative Mann lauded President’s choice of J Harry Covington of Maryland as chief justice of the District Supreme Court. Covington, visiting from Boston, appeared on the floor as Mann praised him, saying no one in the world could match his fitness for the post. The chamber applauded as Covington departed with modest bow.
A fragmented note suggests a ruler of Servian transfers control of a kingdom to Bon, indicating an abrupt succession or political shift. The readable text hints at a formal handover or title change with unclear context or dates.
The article reports Republican senators pressuring State Department to produce notes on the Du Bois memorandum linked to the 1914 Colombia treaty. It claims Taft and Knox did not approve the memorandum, provoking hostility toward the secretary. Former Minister Du Bois plans to testify and outline his mission to Colombia. The Colombian legation denies extra counsel and urges disclosure of any named lawyers.
A naval officer under strong secrecy is treated in New York to prove if he carries typhoid germs. Navy officials acknowledge several shipboard typhoid cases tied to him, but no definite carrier confirmation. If treatment fails, he may be retired for disability to protect crew. if cured, he will return to duty. Daniels orders keep his identity confidential.
In Saint Mihiel, Meuse, Mme Corot defends herself amid protests over fashionable attire. The rector and mayor faced petitions as Mme Corot reveals she makes her own gowns, citing a gown with rich lace costing 750. The case highlights provincial jealousy over women's dress and independence.
Belgrade reports King Peter I of Servia ill and unable to perform duties. Proclamation says Crown Prince Alexander will govern during illness, while King’s abdication is not confirmed. Alexander, born 1888, studied in St Petersburg and at St Cyr. George renounced succession.
In Cincinnati on June 2 Willard the Wizard known as Thomas Maloney had died after leaping from a jail tower while awaiting murder charges. Four prisoners from the county jail served as pallbearers in a stark service held in the morgue attended by deputies, a minister, and reporters.
Maj. Gen. John I. O Ryan of the New York National Guard was appointed yesterday by Secretary of War Garrison as a member of the national militia board. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Thomas J Stewart of the Pennsylvania militia whose term has expired.
Governor Stuart relocates the annual Virginia National Guard encampment from Richmond due to inadequate sewerage and sanitation. The state troops will encamp in Gordonsville from July 1 to July 9, with field artillery set to assemble at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.
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