Moore Aided British Paper Withdrew Charge in Libel Case
London hearing in the King s Bench saw Viscount French testify that Detroit businessman George Gordon Moore did not betray military secrets. Defendants Hulton & Co apologized and withdrew the libel after evidence showing Moore’s friendship with French and visits to French headquarters.
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London
King's Bench
Viscount Frettch
France
Hbdel
George Gordon Moore
Detroit
Hulton & Co
Manchester Evening Chronicle
Moore
Lord French
Lerma
Count von Barnator
United States
Duke
Gen. French
Mr. Moore
Count von Bernstorff
Theodore Roosevelt
Canada
French
Pyton
London artist recalls chase for character sketches in fog and frost
George Belcher, famed London artist, recounts his night walk toward Fulham Road as he seeks portraits. He describes Mrs Budd, a wary subject, and a stout, dissipated man by a potato stand. A crowd gathers as a policeman intervenes, while Belcher notes risks and rewards of sketching strangers in public.
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George Belcher
Frerak
Potitta
Budd
Immor
Representative Brown Dies in West Virginia at 1938 Connecticut Ave
Representative William G. Brown Jr of West Virginia died after a stroke at his home in Washington D C The House and Senate adjourned in respect and the funeral train will depart for Kingwood WV tonight Services and interment will be held there He was survived by his wife and two daughters and had long practiced law and banking in Kingwood His death ends a long family Congressional legacy dating to the post Declaration era
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William G. Brown, Jr
West Virginia
Connecticut Avenue
House
Senate
Mr. Brown
Kingwood
W. Va
Clark
Representative Brown
Izetta Jewel Kenny
Jessie Brown
Brown
Ireland
Congress
Virginias
Hhouse
Elmendorf in Switzerland thrills at National Theater
Dwight Elmendorf lectures on Swiss scenery and winter sports in a National Theater program. His talk covers Berne Thun and Lucerne travel over passes to Mt Pilatus the Matterhorn Jungfrau and Selvio Pass with motion pictures of mountains and flowers. He praises Swiss teaching of firearms and features Edelweiss Alpine flora and other scenes to an enthusiastic crowd.
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Dwight Elmendorfes
Acason
National Theater
Elmendorf
Europe
Berne
Thun
Lucerne
Rrunig Pass
Mt. Pilatus
Matterhorn
Jungfrau
Selvio Pass
St. Moritz
Eimandorf
Leiter Plans New Orleans Home and Hunting Preserve
Special to The Washington Post. Joseph Leiter, a Washington and Chicago financier, plans a mansion on St Charles Avenue and a private hunting preserve at Cubitt's Gap near the mouth of the Mississippi. He has reportedly purchased 6,000 acres from Jett C Wenck, Malcolm Taylor, and a Kirby manager for about 10,000 to 16,000 dollars, marsh land likely the price. Ben Cagnovich, longtime Delta Duck Club guide, is named as superintendent designate.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Joseph Leiter
Washington and Chicago
Louisiana
St. Charles Avenue
Mississippi River
Leiter
Jett C. Wenck
Malcolm Taylor
Kirby Interests
Cubitt’s Gap
Malin Pase
Ben Cagnovich
Delta Duck Club
Mr. Letter
McCumber Drops War Resolution Amid Hopes for Settlement
Senator McCumber said the submarine warfare situation was improving and withdrew his travel warning resolution to avoid reopening debate. He suggested he may reintroduce it if needed but favored amicable settlement of international disputes. Senator La Follette planned a speech on the international situation, with no immediate changes noted.
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McCumber
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Warner
McLemore
Gore
German War Loan Grows to New Subscriptions
Subscriptions totaling 13 million dollars to the fourth war loan were announced by Overseas News Agency. Cologne Savings Bank added 4 million, Provincial Bank of Wesphalia 6 million, and War Leather Society Ltd. a smaller amount. Countess Cippo back in New York with Count Giuseppe Cippico. she plans a California trip to finish a film, then retire per his wishes. Memphis city treasurer John J. Baggio, 60, died from injuries after an accidental crystal discharge at his home.
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Berlin
Sayville
Overseas
Today
Cologne Savings Bank
Provincial Bank of Wesphalia
War Leather Society Ltd
Washington Post
New York
Countess Cipptoo
Rita Jolivet
Charles Frohman
Giuseppe Cippico
Venios
California
London
Memphis
Tenn
John J. Baggio
Leads for Senate and Governor Nominees in Indiana Clash
Indiana returns show James P. Goodrich pursuing the Republican governor nomination and John A. Adair leading the Democratic bid as James Watson concedes a defeat for U S Senate. With 2,744 of 8,177 precincts reporting, Watson trails Now 88,094 to Watson 79,842 and Robinson 1,455 as second choice tallies may decide the Senate nomination.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry
New Jeading
James &. Watson
Watson
Arshur R. Robinson
James P. Goodrich
John A. My Adair
Gasoline Policy Debated By California Leader And Congress
California Representative Randall pushes a plan to reuse the Ritman process to cheaply produce gasoline from national resources. He asks Ford to back a government role, arguing the Clayton Act undercuts Sherman Law and would curb monopolies. Rep Britten proposes a 50 cent per gallon export tax needing a constitutional amendment.
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Harry Ford
Randall
California
Ford
Ted
Hansdail
Stan Mernon
Michigota
Department of Justice
Britten
Cadet Commissions Awarded at Central High School
In Central High auditorium yesterday cadets from Washington and Yeading schools received commissions in a ceremony led by Stephen E. Kramer. Capt. S. J. Schindel addressed the audience as officers promoted include Karl Wasemann Victor Brauner Russell Whyte and others with several transfers from captain to major or adjutant across Second and First regiments. Prominent figures from local schools and boards observed the event.
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Washington High Schoole
Yeading
Central High
Stephen E. Kramér
J. B. Schindél
Eahace
Iment J. HH. Fallows McKintey
Vette
Nt Neorgie
Biward Mater
Stern
Wilam “Knox
Waster
Kagtraaintgi
Martin Iryo
Bubiress
Whyte
Weatéen
First regi+ moeht
John Anian
Central
Sbaastern
H. E. Gates
Hastern
Lowell Himmler
McKinley
H. WL. Strang
F. H. Marx
Businesa
Karl Warsmann
Victor Brauner
U S Japan relations praised at Tokyo banquet
At a Tokyo banquet, Baron Tahir the foreign minister said relations between America and Japan were never better. United States Ambassador George W. Guthrie attended the event, and Baron Ishil added that ties are growing more cordial each year.
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Washington
Tokyo
America
Japan
Baron Tahir
George W. Guthrie
United States
Baron Ishil
British Orders and German Talks Delay New Pact
British orders are asked but negotiations with Germany appear unlikely until a reply from Great Britain arrives early next week. In the Senate Senator McCumber withdrew his warning Americans off armed ships, saying it served mischief, while Senator Vardamen attacked President Wilson's policy, though the remark provoked little debate.
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Germany
Great Britain
Senate
Mc ‘Cumber
Vardamen
Crat
Wilson
Ldeara
District Legislation Moves in Congress and District
A District of Columbia in Congress session passed bills on preventing fraudulent advertising and designating October 12 as a holiday. Sen Saulebury's bill for the holiday and Sen Lees's proposal to pay 82,000 to John Stewart heirs are noted. A War Department report on a propoged ney business and a bird protector bill for retirement of government workers were discussed as a general wage increase and hours regulation in service. The appropriation bill was debated all day without reaching the Borland rider.
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Senate
Saulebury
Lee
John Stewart
Ney
Columbia
York
Senate Delays Armor Plant Vote Sparks High Tension
Swanson objects to delay as Gallinger presses for a date for voting on Tillman’s bill to fund an armor plant. Lodge’s absence cited. Virginia senator insists the bill won’t be delayed. Gallinger seeks a date to allow Lodge to return and speak against the measure.
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Lodge
Arapte
Benator Tillman
Senate
Ayyangon
Gallinges
Sanator Lodge
Banator Lodge
Swanson
Virginia
Gallinger
Tillman
Psec
Béenator Lodge
Borland Rider Stirs House Over Government Hours
Prolonged debate in the House centered on Representative Borland and his rider to raise working hours for government clerks. A substitute proposal was guarded and only shared with a select group of trusted parliamentary colleagues as the session wore on.
Georgetown Wins Debate Over International Police Force
Georgetown University debaters Rufus S. Lugh William J. Cullen Howard T. Hogan defeated Pittsburgh University in a contest on establishing an international police force to preserve peace. Judges included Senator Kelan and Judge Fenton Booth. Alternate Edward Callaghan and Dolph Stark noted.
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Georgetown
University
Pittsburgh University
Rufus’ S. Lugh
William’j. Cullen
District of Columbia
Howard T. Hogan
Rhode Island
Edward 3. Callaghan
Maine
Pitta University
John K. Bibby
Fred W. Glaser
Sigmund Amowitz
Dolph
Stark
Hensit ‘Ashorst
Sena
Louisiang
Arizon Benatoaleh
Montana
Kélan
California
Fenton . Booth
Thomas
Gurley
Harry Helly
Ban Aliens as Consuls Diplomatic Bill Debated
A House measure seeks to bar all foreigners from American diplomatic and consular service, while allowing the President to rank a secretary of embassy as counselor. The bill, carrying 5 million dollars, was favorably reported, with new provisions for post allowances to offset living costs abroad and to replace absent secretaries.
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House
Advertising Bill Passed to Curb Fraud in District
The Banate yesterday passed the advertising bill with two minor amendments. It tightens penalties by defining misrepresentations as violative even without proof of fraudulent intent. The Senate's version strengthens enforcement, removing the requirement to prove fraudulent intent in prosecutions.
Sugar repeal bill delayed in House amid tax debate
The free sugar repeal was to be taken up yesterday but will likely be delayed until next week. Extended debate on the pending revenue bill upsets Malone’s plans and signals committees will address other revenue measures after May 1. Some Democrats urge income tax inclusion, tied to tariff commission proposals favored by Republicans.
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Malone Takae Rilénin
Fant
Nikfil
Tari’ Commission
Republcans
Payn e s Home author debt paid sixty years late
The Senate approved a payment of 205.92 to John Howard Payne author of Home Sweet Home and former United States consul at Tunis. The claim, initially 171.42, was increased by 84.50 after review. Payne died in Tunis April 8, 1852 and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery Washington.
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Senate
John Howard Payne
United States
Tunis
Ex- Penske
Hig
State Department
Payne
Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington
Congress
Payne Oisim
Robinson
Arkansas
United States Army
Shaik
Passage of Shields bill to develop waterpower via private capital
The Senate passed the Shields bill by 46 to 22 after four weeks of debate, aiming to develop waterpower in navigable waters with private capital. Supporters fought amendments. opponents including Ashurst Borah Chamberlain and others pressed amendments and procedural moves. A late recommit motion failed 49 to 19, and an amendment on dam permit contests failed 30 to 1.
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Senate
Waleh
House
Ashurst
Borah
Chamberlain
Schfston
Cummine
Grenna
Hollis
Hasting
James
Kenyon
la Follatte
Lane
Tea
Lee
Lewis
Martine
Newlands
Norria
Poundsater
Read
Sheppard
Works
Chilton
Secretary of War
Reed
Messure
Walsh
Dover
Nwchahds
Waterways Commission
Congress News In Brief on Suffrage And Military Bills
Congressional brief notes a failed suffrage push after a missing NY representative altered a House judiciary committee tally. Other items cover cadet expansions at West Point, Indian appropriation increases for irrigation and schools, coast guard vessel funding for New York, Alaska, and flood relief, and a Senate probe into the Army aviation service with a House review forthcoming.
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Senate
Coast Guard
New York Harbor
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Mississippi
Alaskan
New York
Subcommittee Reports On Impeachment Inquiry Into U S Attorney
The judiciary subcommittee chaired by Carlin in New York concluded hearings on Representative Buchanan and the impeachment charges against United States Attorney Marshall. It submitted the collected evidence without a recommendation and included Marshall’s letter accusing investigators of biased motives.
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Moune Judiciary Subcommittee
New York
Buchanan
United States
Marshal
Carlin
Marshall
Revisions to Articles of War Expand Military Jurisdiction
The reform updates the military code first codified in 1806 by extending court martial reach to civilian crimes under military law and offenses in foreign stations. It removes death penalties for minor peace time offenses, keeps death for spies in peace, lowers wartime capital offenses to twelve, and adds ostracism for cowards and frauds. Mild disciplinary punishments may be imposed without court martial.
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Senate
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
A health column touts drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims it flushes day-old waste from stomach and bowels, cleanses the alimentary tract, reduces sour fermentations, and improves appetite and appearance.
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Sol Herzog & Co. Inc
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Sweet Melly
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Miata
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Sam Berard
Belasco
Louis Mann
Ehow
Texas
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Asia
Tie
Funday
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