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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1914
Page
1
President defends Monroe Doctrine as national policy in a London speech dispute. Chamberlain introduces a resolution demanding full text and the evidence backing assertions. Mondell in the House notes another ambassador sentence as signs of Monroe Doctrine abandonment.
President Wilson affirmed the Monroe doctrine remains central to U S foreign policy as the Senate adopted Chamberlain’s resolution demanding Ambassador Page’s London speech evidence. The House considered a similar inquiry by Murray but took no action.
John Love Elliott of New York faces charges of flagrant breaches of the law as evidence is presented in a closed hearing at Lewes England. Elliott is examined while his elder daughter Dorice Elliott testifies for about an hour, with Florence Elliott’s prosecutorial case reportedly concluded.
Howard Beardsley the Summerdale farmer known as the outlaw was found guilty of shooting J W Putnam county overseer of the poor in Chautauqua county. The jury retired six minutes. Beardsley barricaded himself for eight days before surrendering and was sentenced to not more than nine years and six months in Auburn prison.
House Interstate Commerce Chairman Adamson and Senator Owen predicted quick repeal of the Panama Canal tolls exemption. President Wilson backs no compromise and both houses may begin repeal debates within a week. Rules committee approved a rule to shut off amendments and prepare for a 15 hour debate ending in a final vote. Republican Mann may offer a two year suspension bill with potential future exemption.
Secretary Daniels orders construction of the first government built submarine at Portsmouth navy yard under Lake Torpedoboat Company plans. This marks the United States entering submarine production for the first time in history.
Frank Sticka is charged with first degree murder in the hacked to death killing of Mrs. Anna Podogil, 49, at her Cleveland home. Police say Sticka confessed after arrest. his father reports he is insane. The victim, longtime housekeeper for Sticka’s father, was found tied to a bedpost with 35 wounds. a passerby heard screams and she died at hospital.
Detectives sought false testimony against Leo M. Frank in the Mary Phagan case and offered money to Lula Belle Brystairs to claim she was the girl in the red dress. The case drew clergy and a grand jury member to urge a new trial as Detective Burns prepared to question Jim Conley with possible limits.
In Rome Maj Fabbroni and Signor Marvasi fought with swords for two hours in a real duel. Marvasi was slightly wounded. Spectators including police watched as they believed it was a staged film. Police intervened only after reconciliation collapsed and seized the swords.
Herman E. At king, a Brooklyn photo-engraver, filed for separation against his wife alleging she tried to kill herself 23 times to ruin his nerves. He testified she sat at an open window in night clothes to cause pneumonia after exhausting other methods.
Mrs Byers of San Francisco to wear white with lace tunic and diamond accessories. Miss Nations to wear white satin with pearls and silver lace. Mrs Leggett to wear black satin with Chantilly lace and a pink embroidered train. Mrs Page’s gown in gray satin with silver embroidery and chiffon velvet train. Recounts details of attire for American women attending Buckingham Palace court.
London reports a Daily Mail interview with a prominent French dressmaker who blames American women for daring fashion trends. She says Americans created the demand for risque dresses, while French designers initiated the mode. The fit skirt and transparent corsage are often export items, and Parisiennes know limits for their own buyers. The Women’s Patriotic League campaign against shocking styles gains unexpected support from leading dressmakers.
Federal court orders receivers to receive bids through March 21 for the stock and assets of Siegel and partners largest New York stores. The Fourteenth Street and Simpson-Cradford outlets remain open as receivers seek reorganizing without interrupting business to benefit creditors.
New York reports Theodore Roosevelt plans a bold critique of the administration after his return to America in April or May. Francis Butler Loomis, a longtime ally, says Roosevelt will likely be the Republican standard bearer and will challenge the watchful waiting stance of the current policy.
Mexican reports from Mexico City say General Villa ordered the cremation of William S Benton’s body after his death at Juarez. Relatives here were informed that when Americans might retrieve the remains, Villa had the body burned in a colonel Valentin Onate’s house next to Villa’s headquarters.
New London Conn March 12 The court martial of Maj Benjamin M Koehler concluded at Fort Terry with no incidents and the accused maintaining his calm demeanor throughout final testimony. No verdict date was announced and it may be three to four weeks before a decision is disclosed as Koehler remains at the fort.
The state of Texas charges the Missouri Kansas Texas and Beaumont and Northern Railway with violations of the safety appliance act. Alleged neglect includes missing electric headlights automatic couplers and power brakes on engines over a two year period. Penalties totaling 25 describe the alleged violations.
Special to The Washington Post from Eccles West Virginia reports 65 year old Rudolph Gorak found a dynamite cap while playing and placed it between his teeth. The blast blew off his head and caused instantaneous death. Gorak’s father Joseph Gorak was a coal miner.
St Petersburg report states extraordinary military estimates submitted to the Duma total over 360 million rubles, reflecting a large increase from the prior year. The figure is in addition to the regular army appropriation, highlighting a substantial expansion of military funding.
A blaze on Portland s East Side destroyed Columbia dock No 2 Montgomery dock No 1 and two steamships Cricket and Glenroy plus much other property. Estimated loss reaches one million dollars as fire sweeps the waterfront from the upper to the lower Albania ferries.
Dispatch from Shanghai reports two English women linked to the China Inland Mission at Lao-Hokew in Hupeh province have vanished since brigands sacked and burned the town yesterday. Miss E B Black and Miss J Black are named among seventeen Protestant mission attached persons in the city. Dr T Froyland, a Norwegian missionary, was killed and several others wounded. The China Inland Mission operates from London with five persons stationed in Lacokow.
Reports from El Paso March 13 say Carranza inquiry links Maj. Rodolfo Fierro to the Benton killing and cites Col. Fidel Avila as ordering German American Gustlav Bauch executed at Juarez. Federal forces move on Torreon as Villa’s forces threaten Durango and Torreon defenses. Two regiments ordered to Texas may entrain Sunday or Monday as Carranza commission continues.
Envoy's Speech Sure Senate Notable items fill page one with political moves and social notes including county and city affairs. Notable figures such as Depew and Westinghouse appear amid court actions and public notices.
London march 14 the British naval estimates for 1914 15 amount to 257 750 000 an increase of 13 700 000 over last year. The new construction program provides for four battleships four light cruisers and twelve destroyers.
In a lively Study Club of Economics at the public library, Assistant Tax Assessor Oyster debated with Rep. Prouty and District Commissioner West over the city’s tax burden. West argued self-government would force higher efficiency and fair funding for the Capital, while Prouty warned against overtaxing wage earners and favored a $15 per $1,000 valuation plan, inciting strong audience reactions. The discussion touched per capita taxes, federal support, and the balance between public land assessments and private property taxes.
The District Senate debated the Sixteenth street name change to Avenue of the Presidents and approved an automobile allowance for commissioners by 33 to 19, while striking the Borland paving provision. Senators criticized government auto purchases as extravagance, with heated remarks about real estate motives and a push to restore the old numerical street name.
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