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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
7
A fragmented political report notes leaders desire to end debates by July. Senate deliberations on antitrust bills appear likely with House leaders planning swift action, while partisan clashes and procedural battles loom ahead of tomorrow's sessions.
The House naval affairs committee will take up a bill this week to reinstate Captain Potts of the Navy who was retired by the last selection board. The measure came after reports from Senate committees on naval affairs. A minority report opposed passage while Potts, who passed exams for promotion to rear admiral, faced delays due to insufficient duty time. The Navy’s examination papers were held up and the case remained under consideration as the plucking board issue persisted.
The American Society for Thrift requests 50000 dollars to fund expenses for a weeklong thrift congress to be held in San Francisco during the exposition. Senator Clapp lauds thrift as a major public virtue and the group plans to invite allied nations to participate. The funds aim to save many times the amount spent.
A prominent Washington pageant opens with twelve hundred cast members and cabinet members in attendance. Vice President and Mrs Marshall head the boxes for a second evening as The Fire Regained debuts with Lyons starring Tallisthene and Colquitt as the Shepherd. Mossynes Hall Wilson and other cast members receive praise for restraint and power in this major production at the pageant stands.
Mothers of the Miss Netherlands? or the congress meets at the Raleigh Hotel in the afternoon to honor retiring officers of the organization. The event aims to discuss council matters and plan forthcoming activities with participation expected from members.
The official forecast calls for ideal weather across the country this week despite earlier warnings of storms. A large religious service at the Monument Grounds honored fallen soldiers with diplomats and senators in attendance as leaders urged unity and patriotic resolve amid international tensions.
A heated mass meeting at a New York venue church discussed fears that colleges indoctrinate youth with atheism and agnosticism. Mr Marshall urged church dominance over education, criticizing the separation of church and state and calling for a revival of Christian influence in schooling and youth formation. He warned of intellectual cowardice and urged mobilization against secular influence. Captal Tresby tertan reported the $30050 celebration.
Gen William Crozier is improving after a critical injury at his residence on Wissachusetts Avenue Northwest. He is resting quietly, and Mrs Crozier says there is hope for a full recovery.
A long list of ambassadors and staff from multiple nations outlines summer routines and relocations in Washington. Attaches from France Germany Great Britain Japan Hungary and others plan embassies, residencies, and trips to Newport Manchester Niagara Falls and Europe while awaiting new postings and weather conditions.
Confederate officer John S Mosby spoke at the Military Institute in Toronto recounting the Gettysburg campaign from march to the final clash. He defended his former commander Gen Stuart, insisting he carried out the orders received despite criticism.
A woman identifying as Miss Susan Smon, living at 475 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, was moved from Livern Station to Washington Asylum Hospital after inquiring for the secretary of state’s wife’s address. She will be held pending relatives’ confirmatio n. Police notified William Al lentowr, said to be her father.
Society circles report Margaret Wilson daughter of the Wilsons will leave for Madison Wisconsin next month to edit the Social Center Magazine a national publication promoting open schoolhouses as community centers She plans to contribute editorials and make addresses on turning over school buildings to neighborhoods for forums recreation and public issues Her connections include officials at the White House and several reformers in New York and Washington also mentioned are Dr Erle Howe Zona Gale and John Collier plus many suffrage and public affairs figures
A Washington Post report claims Senator Root violated proprieties and the law by sending a foreign speech using the U S franking privilege to oppose the Panama Canal pact. Charges accuse him of circulating British arguments abroad at federal expense, tied to Carnegie and Peace Foundation actions and a 50000-name mailing list.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to resume formal hearings on the New Haven Railroad’s finances with former president Charles Mellen possibly returning to testify. Attorney Joseph Woolfolk, counsel for the commission, indicated Mellen’s testimony could begin Thursday as assistants prepared documents and records for the inquiry.
Prosecutor seeks trial for Porter Charlton the American accused of a fatal act against a young woman. The judge dismissed premeditation charges and ordered Charlton to stand trial for an unpremeditated homicide as the investigation continues.
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