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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
8
Wilson cites Caminetti pardon refusal as heartbroken, while railroads face cancer-like regulation. Ivy Lee argues that restrictive rules cripple investment, leaving lines undercapitalized and swamped with traffic, needing constructive reform to attract capital and restore service.
Union officials alleged the Washington Railway and Electric Company intensified pressure on striking workers by sending officials to secure their return and force individual contracts. Meanwhile the Consumers' League pressed Secretary Wilson for an immediate federal inquiry into strike conditions, led by a notable committee including Mrs Laurence Todd and Dr John A. Ryan.
Secretary of the Interior Lane marked Alaska's fiftieth anniversary since the 1867 purchase. He praised Secretary Seward's vision, noting the 600000 square miles cost about two cents an acre for 72000000 dollars and has since yielded over 750000000 for American trade.
A fire in the office of Representative C Bascom Slemp of Virginia is reported near 4 am. Firemen from Engine Company No 8 were summoned but building workers contained the blaze before their arrival. Authorities believe the flame started from a lighted cigar or cigarette dropped in a waste paper basket.
The Secretary of War approved yesterday the burial in Arlington National Cemetery of Mo Beheil, the Virginia sculptor who died recently in Rome, Italy. A Confederate veteran, Beheil created the Confederate monument in Arlington and the Robert E Lee monument at Richmond, among other works.
At the National Theater yesterday afternoon T Arthur Smith presented the final concert of his ten star series in joint recital with Lucy Gates soprano of the Metropolitan Opera House and Theo Karle tenor. Karle carried the afternoon with fresh honors while Miss Gates retained charm and lightness in her singing. Earle’s mezzo piano singing and tonal nuance drew an ovation and deeply affected the audience. Beethoven Adelaide and other works were exquisitely sung and interpreted with poetic fervor. Gates impressed with a light, lovely voice though occasional upper tones showed reediness in full voice.
The will of Frederick G. Pohndorff dated February 6, 1914, requests executor Frederick Guillermo Pohndorff of London England. George L. Isemann is asked to hand over securities. Dona Mannella Benitez de Pohndorff and herMadrid-based funds receive interest. Upon her death the estate goes to the children including Dona Emila and Dona Cecila. Pohndorff died March 28 at 705 Mount Vernon Place.
Clarence Crown, 39, a Potomac freight yard conductor in Alexandria, was shot in the abdomen by A. F. Cannaday chief special agent of the Washington Southern Railway during an attempted car robbery. Brakemen Mayhugh and Gundy are jailed on Fort Myer Heights. Crown remains in critical condition at Alexandria Hospital. The incident triggered patriotic ceremonies and a large public school parade in Alexandria.
Maryan Cudina aged 27, native of Australia born in Cliffside New Jersey, was arrested yesterday by Sixth precinct officer Newkirk on a charge of insanity. He was committed to Washington Asylum Hospital for observation. He said he needed to confer with President Wilson before Congress convenes and claims to have a plan to avert war with Germany.
Brig. Gen. Cyrus S. Roberts U S A retired died March 22 at Long Branch California. He will be buried in Arlington tomorrow with full military honors. His relatives here include a brother A F Roberts a niece Miss B H Roberts and a daughter in law Mrs Cyrus J. Roberts.
A man stole William McKay’s machine from 1336 G Street NW then abandoned it near Laurel after fuel ran out. He allegedly stole Dr. W. S. Taylor’s car in Prince Georges County and returned to Washington where police arrested him. Both cars were returned to their owners.
The summer outings committee plans to appeal for 12000 to send many less fortunate Washington children to summer camps in Bedie Creek park. Committee members include Iving KR Schwinger and P R Pull man, with John Jey Ed son as head. Funds cover season rent twenty five dollars, hospital care ten dollars, a week’s board three dollars, and two weeks for a mother and child twelve dollars.
Mrs Edward McDowell wife of the noted composer spoke of the Peterborough colony in New England where creative artists find a summer haven to labor renew inspiration and perfect work at an Arts Club reception last night. The colony began as a memorial to her husband with guests including Mrs E P Knorr Miss Sarah Monroe Mrs Frances Berger Moran Mrs John J White and others.
Eastern High School’s Dramatic Club staged A Russian Honeymoon from Eugene Scribe, drawing 800 in attendance. Willard S. Small Jr led as Count Woroffski and Alexis Fetrovitch with strong ensemble work from Pearl Myer and Frances Burgess. Music by the Eastern High Orchestra complemented the performance followed by refreshments and dancing.
Mrs Louise Seymour Houghton of Philadelphia spoke at the Woman's Interdenominational Missionary Union meeting in the Public Library on a Christian Renaissance of France. She noted the United States has sent over 70000 dollars for relief among soldiers. Mrs H B F Macfarland invited local women to join the Washington McCall Auxiliary as the union schedules its annual meeting for April 6.
Supt. of Police Pullman starts his third year in office noting major improvements. Two years into his term he began reforms including higher pay for captains lieutenants and detectives pensions adding crossing guards to the force and tightened traffic rules with plans to promote loyal staff as part of ongoing improvements.
Postmaster General Burleson to announce an executive order by President Wilson requiring first second and third class postmasters to pass civil service examinations before nomination. The policy takes effect April 1 and aims to standardize appointments across the postal service.
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