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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
12
European boxing mania grows as Johnson prepares to defend his title against Moran in Paris. The London and Paris scenes buzz with promoters, high purses, and a packed Grand Prix atmosphere, while Carpentier and others eye future fights in a booming continental circuit.
A Virginia court heard Willis, a colored man, plead guilty to killing Israel Jones on May 2 after entering a camp car to seek shelter. Jones died minutes later from a bullet wound. Willis was sentenced to 18 years in the Richmond penitentiary. The incident occurred near the Potomac freight yards in Alexandria County after police say Willis took a pistol from James Lucas.
Former State Senator William Reynolds was wounded when Mayor Mitchell’s pistol accidentally discharged Saturday after a target shooting trip. The bullet hit Reynolds in the left thigh and fractured a finger as it exited. Reynolds, hospitalized at St. Luke’s, said he did not want details public to avoid alarming his family abroad.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on June 2, U S Senator A J Gronna and Governor L B Hanna were renominated on the Republican ticket by safe pluralities based on incomplete statewide returns. Democratic nominating contests show Oliver Knudson likely for governor and a close race between W S Purcell and G P Jones for the Democratic senatorial nomination. Returns from country districts widen Gronna’s lead over Miller and Worst with an estimated plurality exceeding 12 000. G M Young was renominated in the Second district. in the Third district P D Norton sought renomination with a doubtful result. No Republican contest in the First district. Progressive and Socialist contests absent.
Miss Anita Boeck brings a $20,000 suit from Europe with papers attesting genuineness signed by a U S consul. Customs officers view the coat waistcoat and trousers with 8000 real pearls and gold and silver embroidery. She hoped to exhibit it at a Fifth Avenue jewelry firm before sale to J P Morgan.
Dr Christopher Johnston 58 noted physician and archaeologist of Baltimore died today from heart trouble at his home. Johns Hopkins professor of Oriental history and archaeology, son of the late Dr Christopher Johnston, studied at Virginia and Maryland, married Miss Made Une Tasker Blighman in 1897 and leaves three children. Funeral arrangements pending for Sunday afternoon.
The Ohio Lunch Debuts in a larger, gleaming new 101s east of the old stand. Patrons praised the food, speed, and cleanliness as the restaurant unveils a white tile dining room with art glass skylights and a fully equipped kitchen. Opening day gifts await each customer, inviting both old and new patrons to visit.
Washington minister addressed Chicago convention on sex hygiene in Sunday schools and world wide opium prohibition. Report by E K Mehr praises Chinese gov suppression, notes British embassy admission and settlements in Shanghai. New York selected as next meeting site to boost Sunday school work.
Philadelphia June 26 city workmen uncovered the foundation of the observatory tower from which the Declaration of Independence was publicly read in 1766 by John Nixon. It is planned to place a temporary tablet marking the spot for the Fourth of July celebration with the President expected to unveil it.
Panama and Washington face friction as Panamanian and American commissioners clash over awards for lake area land claims, with insistence on compensation for claimants once paid but who later settled flooded zones. In London, American heiresses and firearms spark banter in the House of Commons as Asquith and Lloyd George dodge protests amid Ireland tensions.
The National Credit Men's Association urged passage of House bill 133 at Rochester urging the President and Congress to simplify court procedure. It notes the bill has ASA endorsement and would streamline costly litigation by aligning court machinery with enacted laws.
State Commissioner F. C. Blue and aides conducted a raid on the Fairmont Country Club under the old law. Members were forced to open lockers with tools and contents were moved. The steward was arrested and a wagonload of fine wines confiscated as a rehearsal for the upcoming dry law.
The annual House baseball game, postponed from yesterday, will be played at American League park today. Republican-Progressive players include Patton Pennsylvania Farr Pennsylvania Winslow Massachusetts Barton Nebraska Sinnott Oregon Sleep Virginia Woodruff Michigan Rogers Massachusetts and Miller Pennsylvania the captain. Democrats feature Webb North Carolina captain Rouse Kentucky Oldfield Arkansas Harrison Mississippi Murray Massachusetts Connolly Iowa Wider Louisiana and McDermott Minnesota. The game benefits the Washington Playground Association.
Alma Mumma aged 18 daughter of Albert Mumma of Hagerstown died in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and was buried in Hagerstown after a coroner’s jury investigated an operation. Witnesses Halltown doctor Perrs, Harpers Ferry residents Mrs Beckenbaugh, and railroad man Hoffman were held. Hoffman confessed ties to the tragedy and said Mumma refused his marriage proposal and he did not care what happened.
In Yuma Arizona on June 26 a detachment of US negro cavalry fired several shots into a house after mistaking occupants for a Japanese raider. The Japanese partner in a rifle duel with an American rancher was seriously wounded. the rancher says he did not shoot, the case hinges on who wounded the Japanese and the rancher claimed he ordered the Japanese off his land citing offense to American women.
Maj. Gen. Wood, former chief of staff, will go to New York in a few days to take command of the Eastern department. He had been assigned to lead this department before stepping down as chief of staff last April. Officials do not expect immediate movement by American forces in Mexico.
Merced California June 28 a Yosemite valley passenger train left the rails and rolled into the Merced River. One passenger Stonewall Jackson Harris of Mariposa was crushed to death while attempting to leap to safety. Conductor A Mahoney is believed washed away with the baggage car. Nine others injured. body search for Mahoney unsuccessful.
A large crowd gathered at the new National Museum for a farewell reception honoring Dr Beverly T Galloway Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. He will leave Washington in July to head the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell. Officials praised his 13 years of service noting department progress and scientific freedom for researchers. A commemorative memento bearing his inscription was prepared by colleagues including Henry S Graves C S Marvin and Logan W Page.
Santo Domingo June 2. A presidential decree summons congress to meet on June 20 as Advices report the revolution losing ground. Puerto Plata besieged by President Bordas Valdez with a large federal force, expected to capitulate soon.
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