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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

10

Parallel on Tolls and the Welland Controversy

Administration leaders vow a vigorous repeal fight in the Senate as Senator Walsh of Montana is expected to reveal how the exemption plank was inserted in the Baltimore platform. Debate centers on tolls exemption in Welland Canal shipping and whether as a policy it is sound and constitutional.

Walsh Montana Senate Hoke Smith Owen Oklahoma Iinard Smith Root Ator Simmons O'Gorman Georgia MU Garroan Mroogimth Joy Welland Canal Cleveland Baltimore Secretary of State Rueenn Capitol Jan Wiex Urs Sansine Reagan Gailinger Smoot Oliver Ransdell Clapp William Alden Smith Turten Fadl Legislativa Sena

Uric Acid Solvent Promises Kidney Relief and Trial Offer

Warnings of daily fatigue fade as a claimed uric acid solvent touts relief from stiff joints back pain and rheumatic ailments. The ad asserts benefits for kidney and bladder issues and promises a free 50 bottle trial via mail order from The Williams Theatre Come, Dept. 5588, East Hampden Conn, with no obligation.

Kyen Williams Willams Theatre DA. Willams Vang P. O East Hamptwo

Voyage Details for Gibraltar Stop on Annapolis Leg

The itinerary marks Gibraltar as a stopping point after leaving Annapolis. The voyage will pause for two to three days to give midshipmen a chance to visit the famous rock fortress and fortifications.

Isitea Annapolis Rock Forte

Justice Wright case recalled witness details in divorce hearing

Attorney James S Busby-Smith testified about Louis Carmody's secretive meetings with Rene C Rauscher and Wright's avoidance of the case. George H Macdonald said Wright learned Carmody saw Rauscher in the courthouse and withheld evidence, prompting a dismissal motion after a recess. The judiciary committee adjourned to reconvene next day at 10:30.

House Judiciary Subcommittee Justice Daniel Thew Wright District Supreme Court James S. Busby-Smith Rene C. Rauscher Justice Wright Carmody Busby-Smith George H. Macdonald Jusice Barnard's Court Besbey-Smith Macdonald Hall Sourt Imne Justice Barnard Hauscher Judge Wright

Obituary Notes for Dr Amos P Bogue and Others

Obituary notices report the death of Dr Amos P Bogue a Washing ton resident since the Civil War after a monthlong illness He was born in 1898 in New London Conn and held posts in Agriculture War and Interior He is survived by his wife and was active in Masonic organizations Funeral services with Masonic rites are planned at his home in northwest Washington Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery James H Smith and Anselm Pope Routt are also noted with funeral details and survivors The text notes routt a veteran inventor buried in Culpeper Va and mentions legislative fights in Congress with a Democratic caucus meeting planned

Amos P. Bogue Washington Bogue Glenwood Cergetory New London Conn Agriculture War Interior James H. Smith Anacostia M. 1 Maple View Place Anacostia Hla J.B. Smith Charles Smith John S. Smith Ida Darline Lillie Smith Anselm Pope ‘Routt Anselm Pope Rou Yentor Culpeper Patent Office Petty Walter Hugh, Reynolds Anson Popel Routt, Jr San Antonio Pex Acre Powell Thurston Manninz Styte

New Haven Testimony Details Payments and Lectures Amid Inquiry

Witnesses described payments to paper men in New England, and to cover press work for publicity by the New Haven. Legislator Byrnes faced questions on employing I B Knowles during a Massachusetts session. George B. Phippen testified the New Haven paid the Boston Railroad Holding Company enough to fund six months of dividends, about 1.22 million dollars in total, with 112 thousand annually to external stockholders. Prof Bruce Wyman earned ten thousand dollars a year to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission, and brother in law A L Richards was paid fifty dollars per day to lecture trade groups. Subpoenas for directors including Lewis Cass Ledyard and William Rockefeller remain unsettled as authorities seek attendance.

New Lwan Timothy “B. Burn New England New Haven Byrnes B. Knowles Massachusetts Knowles Inga George B. Phippen Assont New Haven and Transuers Boston Railroad Phippen Bruce Wyman Interstate Commerce Commission Wyman A. L. Richards The Lewis Cass Ledyard William Rockefeller George S. Baker George MacCulloch Miler Rockefeller Tekey Island

Firm Loses Two Law Suits in Circu it Court

A circuit court jury found for Elbert & Co. against Washington Refining Co. for 5000 plus interest on a note and, in a separate suit, awarded John W. Martin 147 for salary due, as litigation over 972. The cases involved local figures in Alexandria Va with Judge J B T Thornton presiding.

Washington Fost Bureau King Street Alexandri J. B. T. Thornton Elbert & Co Washington Refining Company Maj. B. W. R. Ewing Andrew Wilson J. R. Shick Plaintff Leo P. Harlow Walter 4. Johnson John W. Martin Martin Claude O. Thomas Fred §. Swindell Walter A. Johnson

Congratulatory Message From Anon Members In States

A brief note from anonymous state members extends congratulations to a recipient, acknowledging support and well wishes from diverse state groups. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.

Banks Move to Establish Federal Reserve System in 12 Districts

The reserve bank organizing committee named five banks per district to file organization certificates for the Federal Reserve Banks. In Richmond District the five include Merchants Mechanics National Bank Baltimore Murchison National Bank Wilmington Palmetto National Bank Columbia First National Bank Roanoke Citizens National Bank Charleton. Opening is urged by August 1 with directors elected in June and boards appointed by the Federal Reserve Board to enable operation by August 1.

Washington Richmond Reserve Bank Organization Federal Reserve Banks Comptroller of Currency Méchanics National Bank Baltimore Murchison National Bank Wilmington N. C Palmetto National Bank Columbia 8. C First National Bank Roanoke Citizens’ National Bank Charlepton W. Va Federal Reserve Board District Reserve Saa Federal Reserve Bank

Police News Notes From Southeast to Northwest

Police notes report Lorenz Kissrner 86 slight head injury from a fall at Eleventh Street Southeast. Oscar Jordan 37 injured slightly after a bicycle collision with a car driven by Capt Lambert Jordan at Third and FE Streets Southwest. Window washer Neconi Salvatore 30 cut on hands and arms after a skylight fall at the Powhatan Hotel. John Roland Bell 4 seriously injured after a 35 foot fall from scaffolding at the Commerce building. Patrick Quick 75 fractured right wrist when his car back fired on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs Blale C Wilson 1610 Sunderland Place NW escaped injury as a car mounted the sidewalk near Connestant Avenue Northwest. Dr Sarah Manrop 1901 N Street NW reported vehicle damage. Search continues for driver who ran down Sarah Keyser 6 near her home on Four-and-a-half Street Southwest. Robert Loy 62 St NW and Charles R Hylton 30 MA Avenue NE noted minor injuries from a collision at an intersection. S J Collinsgrove 100 Ninth Street NW injured after high motor collision with Warren B Hadley’s car on Georgia Avenue. Clayton A Thorn 615 Seventh Street NE reported a stolen item last night at 8:45 from the District described as pullat.

Oscar Jordan South Capitol Street Third FE Streets Lambert W. Jordan Washington Barracks Capt Jordan Blale C. Wilson Sunderland Place Connestlent Avenue Sarah Manrop N-street Sarah Keyser Georgia Avenue Piney Branch Road S J. Collinsgrove Ninth Street Collinsgrove Warren Hadley Butternut Street

Lake Front Bil Sid ané Mann Chicago lake front park

June will see the planned park project for Chicago’s lake front revised as officials drop certain elements. City planners and community groups discuss the implications for access, recreation, and shoreline preservation amid ongoing negotiations.

Lake Chicago Lake Front Park

Contempt cases against labor leaders finally closed

The Supreme Court ruled that the three year statute of limitations barred prosecution of Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison for contempt of court tied to the 1910 labor boycott. Justices Holmes and dissenters weighed whether contempt fits a crime and if the case must end within three years. The decision ends lengthy litigation arising from injunction trouble and subsequent appeals.

la Gompersi Ohn Mitchell Frank Morrison Amst Buck Steve and ‘Range Company St. Louis Supreme Court Gompers, Mitchell Morrison Betaltize Holmes J van Devanter Pithey Daniel Thew. Wright House Judiciary Committees Washington

Mayo Death Ends Kentucky Coal Magnate's Rise From Schoolteacher

Col John C Mayo Democratic national committeeman from Kentucky and once the wealthiest resident of the state died in a New York hospital after ill health since April. Born 1864 in Johnson county he rose from a poor Kentucky schoolteacher to a fortune of about 20 million chiefly from coal lands. His wife Alice Meek, two children John C Mayo Jr and Mary Margaret, and his father were at his deathbed.

New York Maz John Calhoun Mayo Kentucky Gol. Mayo Bright Washington Mayo Cincinnati Col. Mayo Mayo

Henderson Leads Corner by Ten Thousand in Alabama Primary

Birmingham returns from the Democratic primary show Charles Henderson of Troy leading for governor by over 10,000 votes against former Governor Comer. Nomination appears tantamount to election. The Highth district race for Congress between E. B. Almon of Tuscumbia and W. W. Callahan of Decatur remains close.

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