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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1914

Page

2

Reform to Regain Sea Trade Suggested by Redfield

Secretary of Commerce Redfield urged liberal laws to restore U S maritime trade. He cited American vessels on the Great Lakes as a success and noted potential profits from continuous ocean routes aided by the Panama Canal and inland waterways. He warned railroads need prosperity to handle future growth and stressed national solidarity amid expanding wealth.

New York Redfield Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences United States Great Lakes Lakes Huron Superior Suez Canal Panama Canal Atlantic Rounney Tam Waesapeake and Delaware Washington Europe

Hopes for Vice Admirals Promotion

Captain Charles Custis Rogers, senior in his grade, will be examined for promotion to vice admiral in two months. The ca ralley exists. he only needs the physical. Secretary Daniela remains hopeful for a bill creating six vice admirals to pass Congress, though delays arose from recommendations favoring lieutenant generals for the army.

Charles Custis Rogers Caralley Daniela Comer Gs Army

Lecture and plays mark busy Washington week

Dr Maximilian P H Groermann of Plainfields New Jersey scheduled to address the Monday Evening Club at the Public Library. Alexander Johnson of Vineland training school for mentally deficient children to speak at Rauscher's this morning before the Women's Welfare Department. Three one act plays by Washington Normal School Association planned for Friday and Saturday at 8 pm at Wilson Normal School under Miss Alberta Walker.

Maximilian P. HE. Groermann National Society ‘For the Plainfields N. J Alexander Johnson Vineland, N. J Wil Rauscher’s Woman's Welfare Department National Civic Federation Washington ” Normal School Association Wilson Normal School Eleventh Harvard Streets Alberta, Walker Washington High School Press Club Business High ‘School Food Reform Society of Washington M. E. Olsen Seventh-Day Adventist Seminary Takoma Pari Riley Moore Smithsonian Nstitution

Fire on Roman Strikers Rouses City as Garrison Stands Ready

Rome march 10 disorder flares in general strike. 100000 workers march on piazza del Popolo demanding hospital reforms. 4 wounded and 1 killed in clashes with troops and police. 16000 soldiers plus regiments occupy strategic points while cavalry patrols main thoroughfares. Private carriages head to Vatican amid union hostility.

Rome Piazza del Popolo Vatican

Dairyman in Police Court as U S Attorney Withdraws

In a U S police court trial, dairyman John W Gregg faces charges of selling adulterated milk. Principal witness Dr Lee H P Mayland testifies. Drs Kinyoun and Dieter were reexamined. Clarence R Wilson withdraws from prosecution to serve in District Criminal Court. Hows and Cobb lead the government case. Defense includes H E Davis M B O'Brien with Walter D Carlin for the Mark Dealers Association of New York.

U. S Clarence Wilson J. W. Gregg Tria Pugh United States Police Court John W. Gregg Lee H. P. Mayland Philadelphia Department of Agriculture Joseph J. Kinyoun District Health Department Louis BR. Dieter New York Mark Dealers’ Association City

Watch Carefully the Childs Diet

Mothers are often unconsciously careless about their children diet causing digestive trouble. Avoid foods that constipate and offer easily digested foods. If constipation appears give a mild laxative, not a physic, and consider Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as a gentle remedy. Many families use and endorse it for children and adults. Free samples offered by mail from Dr. W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.

Br. Caldwell America M. B. Patten Valley Junction Iowa Ral M. Patton Hottie W. B.caldwell Washington Street Monticello

Porto Rican lawyers attack U S court in island

A Porto Rican delegation testified before a Senate committee that the United States district court in Porto Rico should be abolished arguing judges lack knowledge of local customs and law. They claimed the court administers justice by ancient rules and translation hinders civil and criminal cases. They opposed the Shafreth bill granting citizenship and noted island sentiment for independence.

U. S Wdges Island United States District Court of Porto Rico Senate Committee On Saulsbury Fernandez House of Delegates Frank Martinez Union Party of L. Munoz Rivera Shafreth

Evermann Resigns as Chief of Alaska Fisheries for San Francisco Museum

Dr Barton W Evermann a renowned government scientist resigns from the Fisheries Service to become director of the California Academy of Sciences Museum in San Francisco. He will leave March 31 after 23 years in government service and a key role in Alaska fisheries research. He is from Terre Haute Indiana and has worked with David Starr Jordan on the international fisheries commission. He plans a museum tour of the East before starting the new post.

San Francisco Barton W. Evermann Public Service Museum of the California Academy of Sciences Hugh H. Smith Fisheries Evermann Indiana Terre Haute David Starr Jordan International Fisheries Commission Alaska Fisheries

British Ship Parkwood Sued For 15000 Damages

The British steamship Parkwood is sued in U S court for 15000 damages by the government alleging it struck and seriously damaged a dredge in Gulfport Mississippi last week. The Parkwood posted bond of 1500 and, after minor repairs, sailed today for Europe.

Parkwood Norfolk United States Gulfport Miss Europe

Prisoner Arrested at Onlo Gate in Columbus Forgery Case

Christopher Davidson alias Daniel Martin, accused of forging Francis A Blundon on a 1250 check drawn on a Fourteenth Street savings bank, was arrested Monday at the gate of the Onlo penitentiary in Columbus after finishing a prior forgery sentence. Detective G E Burlingame, who made the arrest, left Columbus for Washington with the prisoner. Davidson was sent to the Columbus penitentiary from Cleveland under the name Daniel Martin.

Columbus Fourteenth Street Christopher Davidson Daniel Martin Onlo Penitentiary G. E. Burlingame Washington Davidson Francis’ A. Blundon Cleveland Daniel, Martin

Edward H. Butler Dies in Buffalo News Leader

Edward H. Butler proprietor of the Buffalo Evening News died after an operation for mastoiditis. He had been ill for weeks, surrounded by his wife and family, in Buffalo. The obituary notes his leadership of the paper and the recent illness preceding death.

Buffalo, N Edward H. Butler The Buffalo Evening News Butler EB. H. Butler, Jr Roscoe, Mitchell

Memory Restores for Former Weather Bureau Chief Harrington

Philadelphia reports Prof Mark Walrod Harrington former United States Weather Bureau director and noted astronomer is regaining memory after eight years. At 66 he studies piano and harmony, and has begun recognizing relatives through high notes and writings. He previously led Washington State University and held multiple university chairs before joining the weather bureau.

U. S. Weather Bureau Philadelphia Mark Walrod Harrington United States Weather Bureau Newark John Doe Harrington Harrington Ls Gually Lfe Washington State University

Defends Civil Service Members in Labor Union Talks

Central Labor Union representatives criticized alleged civil service violations affecting ironworkers and steamfitters. Laborers are said to do bricklayers and pavers work, prompting a push to classify workers properly. The yeast workers joined the central body as talks with AFL officials and bricklayers proceed. President Gompers may weigh in as the national dispute broadens.

Organized Labor Central Labor Union John B. Colpoys Civil Service Commission Civil Service Committee of House Civil Service Yeast Workers J. E. Toome American Federation of Labor T. A

Bank Exercise of Massie and Somerville in 1914 Safety

A historical bank report shows assets and liabilities totaling 288745.22 with details on loans, overdrafts, deposits, and reserves. Signed statements by treasurers John A. Massie in Washington and Thomas Somerville affirm the accuracy, sworn March 1914 before notaries, listing capital, surplus, and various deposit figures.

McLachlen Banking Corporation Washington District of Columbia T Une Woosco Peer Peseeta Cly John A. Massie John A. Massir Eugene H. McLachlen Archibald M. McLachlen R. W. Duppey H. G. Duffey James L. Marshall Horner Gton Thomas Romerville Thomas, Somerville Albert C. West Thos Somerville C. Pr. Jenkins Federal National Bank OF Washington AL Washington Ralph F. Barnard Gerson Nordinger C. J. Gockeler Rob't Lee O' Brien Rob't N. Harper C. C. Rogers W. S. Hoge Jas. A. Sample Lewis Halmes N. L. Lansbury Wm. P. Lipscomb Bester R. Walters Farmers and Mechanics National Bank American National Bank Columbia HB. Byrd H. B. Byrd, Jr H. L. Offutt, Jr Henry P. Blair Frank Bright, L Btrider Jas. Trimble Byrd, Jr Trust Lincoln National Bank Washington, D. C Gatley Earl B. Swetlam Notary Pat's City of Washington Jumbla Howard Moran Clarence Corson

Renewal Covenant Upheld In Gloucester Apartment Case

In Gloucester, the district Supreme Court sustained the automatic renewal clause in a two months rent lease. Edward B. Morse, ex-tenant, occupied the apartment from October 1, 1906, to July 31, 1911, gave notice to vacate, but the court ruled he was bound for another year as he did not surrender by September 30, 1910. Judgment issued for the plaintiff. Attorney H A Chase for plaintiff and W G Johnson for defendant.

Edward B. Morse Gloucester Morse H. A. Chase W. G. Johnson

Thief Dives Under Bed During Apartment Theft

A colored boy of eight hid beneath a bed when Col. A. F. Flagler U S A entered a room at Ontario apartments near Ontario road and Poplar avenue north west on November 24 1913. An 18 year old named McKinley Johnson was arrested on Pennsylvania avenue claiming the 2625 I street northwest address and said he had worked in a Philadelphia hotel before returning to visit his parents.

Ontario Ontario Road Poplar Avenue Col. A. F. Flagler McKinley Johnson Pennsylvania Avenue Johnson Philadelphia

Found by Wife Asphyxiated by Gas In Washington

Charles Bromley 27 of 9421 Twenty sixth street northwest died after his wife found him unconscious on the bathroom floor last night with a lit gas jet. He died en route to Emergency Hospital. Bromley worked for his father, ice dealer George W. Bromley of 3009 Dumbarton avenue. Survived by wife a child two brothers two sisters and parents. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the home with Rock Creek Cemetery interment.

Charles Bromley Twenty-sixth Bromley George W. Bromley Dumbarton Avenue Rock Creek Cemetery

Bank Statement Scrutinizes U S Bank Ledger Complex

The document details assets and liabilities including loans and discounts, overdrafts, U S bonds, other bonds, banking house and fixtures, and sums due from national and state banks. It notes deposits, reserve funds, notes outstanding, and bonds borrowed with signatures from the cashier and a notary public.

U. S Trust Co! Danke Checka National Bank Savings Banke Ing United States Postal Savings Reserva Egenta Wings Danke Brodia Oo Eseseyeese Bai Vis Babika Wapa Aia City of Washington District of Columbia Edmund Wolfe Wlenale Edmund S Alexander R. Varela Reserve Bredle Cree Ees Exeerence Sa Eee U.S Due Strom HANKS Deis S Chock United States Sissee I &c Specie Banic Ie National Bank U. BR Fnat Pauka and Bankers, Trust Sen Fag Wales Capital Stock phasiersiphBel

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