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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
3
A scattered city report labels the environment as insanitary and faulty in parts of the area. Officials warn of health risks and call for action to improve sanitation standards across neighborhoods.
The commission urges Congress to form a Federal Bureau of Public Buildings to absorb the Treasury supervising architect, centralize all government building work, and standardize construction. It calls for a commissioner head, absorption of the supervising architect's office, and district housing in government owned buildings to save costs and improve efficiency.
Louis D Brandeis for the Interstate Commerce Commission argues against a horizontal freight rate increase and calls for eliminating free services to bolster carrier revenues. Clifford Thorne counters railroads have earned more net income in four years than ever, while rail officials and coal shipper Wade Sills press for input on revenue needs and potential wastage.
Frank K. Raymond died last Tuesday at his home on Fourth Street Southeast. His body was cremated yesterday afternoon after a Masonic service at the residence and the crematory. The ashes will be taken to Cambridge, Ohio for burial near his boyhood home. Hundreds attended services at the home and crematory. The Columbia Commandery Knights Templar and Rev. A H. Thompson officiated at the residence, Hone Lodge F A M led the crematory service, with benediction by Thompson. The casket bore Zien Templar regalia. Arrangements for transferring the ashes to Cambridge have not yet been made.
New York April 3 three men besides Mayor Mitchel, whom Mahoney attempted to shoot on April 2, were on his death list. Andrew Carnegie was named by Dr. Manas Gregory, head of Bellegle Hospital's psychiatric ward, who testified at Mahoney's sanity inquiry. Gregory said Mahoney spoke of Carnegie and claimed delusional dementia preceded his mental decline. Mahoney shouted when asked if he would kill Carnegie. He was returned to his cell in the Tombs.
Police log reports 12 year old Tacob Stedman knocked down by a car driven by Bernard Johnson at Hirst and M streets NW with injuries. Ida Krapp reports home theft of a trust cake and small valuables. Donald Herron's bicycle stolen near Fillmore School. Albert Ricci lists pocket theft of $5. Mrs L J Bryant faints and is treated at Emergency Hospital. minor fire incident at Half Street SW with $125 damage.
The exhibition opens with a busy afternoon at 2 p.m. with thoroughbred stallions and classes for chargers harness hunters and more. Entries include Busimell Farm Churchman Charleston Hetkinger Washington and others with twenty nine seeking the Thompson Cup in hunting dress. NamesLib: Lieber Ashton Atkinson Waller Bailey and more illustrate a strong turnout across harness and saddler classes.
Dispatches describe Carranza’s reply to mediation envoys as avoiding any pledge to halt hostilities with Huerta, while offering to listen to proposals to resolve the Mexico United States dispute. Diplomats weigh armistice prospects and the scope of mediation, with European powers offering friendly offices and emphasis on a peaceful settlement without pressuring the US. A church carnival fundraising event is noted as a separate local item.
James E. Rose a longtime coal and wood dealer in Washington died yesterday at his residence 741 street southeast after seven days illness from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born in Fauquier County Virginia 78 years ago he helped run early railroads and served in the Civil War transporting Confederate troops. He married Sarah Mumford in Prince William County in 1828. she died in 1874. Survived by three children and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending with burial in Congressional Cemetery. Joseph Bury noted druggist and Civil War veteran also mentioned with services tomorrow at 10 p.m. at his residence 511 Eleventh Street SE and burial in Congressional Cemetery.
A fragmentary city news brief notes a debate at the Public Library next Friday under local social and league auspices. It mentions staff changes at the foundry and linotype, resignations of George H. Staley Lewin H. Wilcox Jacob Ray and Mrs Anna, and a temporary appointment amid school audience expectations.
Representative Victor Sturddexot introduces a bill to create a federal employment bureau under the Department of Labor to reduce unemployment. It would license private interstate agencies, establish free labor exchanges in major centers supervised by a central Washington office, and cooperate with state and private groups. The measure, backed by several national organizations, advances to the labor committee for consideration.
Miss Alva Stites of Meinley Manual Training School again shines in the interscholastic rifle contest at Center Market Armory. She places second on her school team and scores 8 bulls in 100 standing and 94 of 109 prone. Stites, described as six years old, is noted as the first girl to qualify for a junior marksmanship event. A school committee including H Kramer and others at Meiney, Mount Henry, Central, Eastern, Western and related offices tabulated the shoot results yesterday.
Special to The Washington Post from Boston reports that Vanfiie crew members drink one bottle of beer daily as part of a training regimen laid out by J Edward Rauscher, NYAC physical instructor. At Lauley’s shipyard they dance, lift medicine balls, jump rope, and perform situps to build fitness while avoiding pie.
Newcomer breaks 340 in event titled Shoot to Newcomer, with 850 points claimed in Kaystone stone association meet.
Gov Goethals ordered a barge service through the Panama Canal to begin about March 1, bringing it into commercial use earlier than expected due to Tehuantepec route disruption. The fast freight will include Hawaiian sugar, with future routing likely via the canal. The Panama Railway braces for increased traffic and quicker handling at freight wharves.
John Hickerson a familiar coal team driver known for a Baseball Today sign on his cart died yesterday at George Washington University Hospital. He lived in the city by selling ads and often asked to see his pets, naming his four footed friends as he faded. He was a familiar figure at The Post Score Board when the Griffmen were in town. Funeral plans will be announced.
Postmaster Praeger announced a reorganization to place the Washington post office on an efficient footing. Ten veteran workers, many about 80 years old and with nearly six decades in government service, will be removed due to age-related inability to perform required tasks. He urged Congress to provide pensions so older employees can retire without hardship.
London report says a suffragette threw a Votes for Women petition at King George VI as he rode in a motor car through Cambridge. The package hit the royal chauffeur and caused a momentary disruption during the royal visit.
A woman identified as the pal of Grooks is captured in Philadelphia and denied bail while awaiting requisitions from New York. The case follows arrival of extradition documents and formalities.
Beginning Sunday two mail collections will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. instead of a single 7 p.m. collection. A test last Sunday showed 10:00 p.m. arrivals indicate need for earlier drop. Fastmaster Praeger also started a three daily free delivery at Langdon. Commissioners Newman Siddons and Harding will inspect Occoquan workhouse with Gov. Goldsborough, returning this afternoon. Gov. Goldsborough notes Maryland penal administration efforts.
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