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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1914

Page

8

Townsend Opens Senate Fight Against Tolls

Townsend delivers opening remarks in the Senate criticizing tolls and foreign policy. He links domestic woes to the administration and Mexico, drawing parallels with classical rhetoric and warning against yielding sovereign powers. The piece notes White House officials’ uncertainty about proposed appointees including Olney Wheeler Harding and Warburg, with brief biographical details.

Townsend Stirs Senate Tolls United States Townsend Prielty Liseuas Mexico Huerta

Mrs Weiner Proud of Three Navy Sons at Sea

Mrs. Wilhelm Weiner of 1244 Maryland Avenue Northeast says three of her sons serve in the navy. One is on the destroyer Smith one on the dreadnought Wyoming and one on the battleship Connecticut. She also notes a fourth son willing to enlist if Uncle Sam needs help in the Mexican trouble.

Wilhelm Weiner Maryland Avenue Navy Sam Weiner Smith Wyoming Connecticut Mary McTwiggan The Bureau of Printing and Engraving

Drag River for Boy's Body as River Search Continues

Police failed to locate Francis Walter 48 a student at McKinley Sign School after a canoe capsized in the Potomac River Sunday. Harbor police dragged the Potomac all day and last night near the drowning site. his mother Mrs Mary T Waller mourns at 1815 Adama Mill Road NW as the search continues.

Francis Walter McKinley Sign School Potomac River Mary T. Waller Adama Mill Road

New Excise Board Opposed 400 Foot License Rule

The district excise board sent an adverse report to Congress on Representative Thompson of Oklahoma. It opposes prohibiting liquor licenses within 400 feet of street car transfer corners. The board notes the law won’t take effect until November 1 and urges thorough testing first. Several clubs and hotels would lose licenses, with 61 transfer intersections cited in the district.

Congress Thompson Oklahoma Excise Board

Transpacific Record Beaten on Empress of Asia

Vancouver dispatch reports the Empress of Asia arriving from Yokohama set a new trans Pacific time from Yokohama to Victoria of days and 3 hours, two hours faster than the Empress of Russia. Pat Pasini named manager of the Harriman team in the Appalachian Baseball League.

Vancouver British Columbia Yokohama Victoria Russia Pasini Harriman Speatai Washington Post Bristol Tenn Pat" Pasini Cleveland Ohio King College Athletic Association

Miss Wilson's Dog Nicaben Hurt at White House

Nicaben the Wilson family's collie was crushed a hind leg under a car on White House grounds. Policeman carried the dog to the executive mansion basement where Dr. Cary Grayson and a veterinarian treated the leg.

White House Nicaben Eleanor Wilson Executive Mansion Cary T. Grayson Washington Misa Whlson Cornsh, N. H

Hold up men kill two in Brooklyn shootout

In Brooklyn early today two hold up men killed a Greek restaurant keeper identified as Basthosia after he refused their demand for money. Policeman William J. Kelly was shot and killed while pursuing the assailants. Christopher Dunn, 2, was arrested on participation charges. a companion escaped. Kelly is the third Brooklyn officer shot in two weeks amid related arrests. Cluster Springs Academy defeated Danville School for Boys 16 to 4 with home runs and multiple hits.

New York William J. Kelly Brooklyn Basthosia Kelly Christopher Dunn Cluster Springs Washington Post Danville Cluster Springs Academy Danville School For Boys Today

Emperor Francis Joseph Suffering Recurring Coughing Fits

Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph is troubled by recurring coughing spells that disturbed his rest, though officials say his general condition remains satisfactory. The bulletin notes the second half of his reign has been marked by such fits but overall health is tracking acceptably.

Vienna Francis Joseph

Edison Debuts New Disc Phonograph in Public Offering

Mr Edison unveils his disc phonograph after thirty five years of work to reproduce sound and overtones with unmatched quality. The instrument aims to capture the beauty and richness of music and voices, offering a level of reproduction not heard before.

Edison

Buyers and Sellers Meet Through the Real Estate Section

The Sunday Post highlights its Real Estate Section as Washington real estate forum. Each Sunday buyers and sellers discuss homes, investments, rentals, suburban properties and farms. The section chronicles major real estate transactions and features timely ads and news for informed decisions.

The Sunday Post Post Real Estate Forum of Washington

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