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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
6
Representative Knowland and Mr Lane outline railway regulation across the country and demand that all lines, including Canadian routes, comply with statutes. The intercity rail policy aims to curb foreign access and ensure U S systems meet federal rules, with the House set to consider the measure this week.
The article reports cross border railway and steamship access debates as US lawmakers debate prohibitions and allowances for Canadian railways and ships operating in American waters. It notes opposition in the House and uncertainty about Senate action and Canadian involvement.
Scattered OCR style report describes a man falling from a steamer near Welalington while adjusting a pole and slipping into the river. Observers chase rescue as crowds gather, a body recovered near the foot of the west bank after a bungled attempt to save him.
Clergy including John Van Se tather of Ow Lather the Fey Learle Willey of Vermont Avenue Christian Church and the Rev tuaria lnest Smit rector of St Pedowas Episcopal Church voiced disapproval of a proposal for a unified salary scale. Police reported thefts of telephones from two downtown buildings last night, with stolen items valued as yet undetermined pending checks.
The Post offers a sixteen pamphlet series from Mathew Brady’s Civil War battlefield and soldier photographs. The first issue is available today for 10 cents prepaid, with coupons and a mail option requiring 13 cents if mailed.
The Columbia Typographical Union voted to extend sympathy to striking baseball players and condemned the suspension of Ty Cobb as contrary to justice. The resolution urged union solidarity and pledged support for Detroite area workers facing corporate power and industrial oppression.
Stovall of the St Louis club returned from Philadelphia where he met Detroit players to discuss the situation. He denied forming a players association and warned against rash moves. Detroit, led by Cobb, intends to stand firm. Navin was reported holding a secret conference with Ban Johnson.
Snecat reports in Washing on Par Pittsburgh May 19 that manager John King of the Boston Nationals criticizes Detroit players for refusing to play in Philadelphia. Kling says Cobb should not have leaped into the stands to attack a spectator. He argues fans abuse players, but officials and police are present, and the incident may push for stronger protections for players.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Detroit players strike prompting owner Navin to threaten revocation of the franchise if apologies are not issued by a Tuesday meeting. Warren Navin vows to enforce control, while Jennings and others weigh pressures from owners and players amid risking investments and widespread layoffs.
The committee on entertainment of the Anon Gesang Verein organized a small outing at Marshall Hall yesterday afternoon. The party traveled down and returned about seven o'clock. Participants included William Weiggman Frank Wels Nicholas Wweich August Behmidt Bruegser John Wischan Ze August Schwartz and Charles Gen nee.
An OCR fragment lists arrivals and departures of ocean steamers. Vessels from Havre Southampton Plymouth Bremen and Antwerp proceed to or from New York with several ships scheduled to dock Monday and Tuesday. Names include Ho hambean Queenstown Z eeland and others with destinations Glasgow Dover and Hamburg.
Metropolitan Club led by Dr Breckenridge Bayne and Chevy Chase nine with Dr E Evans expected to captain, will meet June 1 at American League Park to raise funds for Providence Hospital. Probable lineups include Bayne, De Sibour, Summerville, Moorehead, Jarnett, Carlisle, Evans, Lewis, Fuller, Parker, Merriam, Cady, Spencer. arm injuries and last minute changes are anticipated as charity safeguards and festive attire are planned.
Alexandria considers sweeping health reforms including compulsory vaccination disinfection of houses and tuberculin testing of dairy cows. A special council session was set after finance and general laws debated the ordinance details and members of the public offered suggestions. Knights of Columbus plan to join a June parade honoring Columbus memorial statue. Funeral services held for Miss Ida Cox and Minnie Dienelt with burials at local cemeteries.
Washington Chamber of Commerce members who traveled to Richmond by steamer Northumberland and Boothland met at the Hotel Jefferson to learn of plans for a Richmond Washington highway. Henry W Anderson said Richmond has raised 960000 and counties will share costs while Washington residents are urged to contribute. The group then toured James River aboard the Southland.
Dr J W Pollock, a dentist at 120 Street Northwest, fell from a second story window of a pupil hall at 610 Ninth Street Northwest Saturday night. He is slightly improved, with no neck fracture, but a broken collarbone was found. He partly regained consciousness but cannot explain the fall, friends suspect illness caused him to lean out for air.
W J Kendrick, secretary to Representative Hollland, told a Washington audience that the city has more drunken youths than any U S city twice its size. He praised the excise bill as essential to curb drunkenness and immorality, urging protection of minors and condemning places selling liquor to young women.
A veteran Show maker argued that large cities dominated by liquor interests would cause the committee to hesitate before pushing the bill. He warned that political pressure from those interests could stall progress and shape outcomes.
Apostolic delegate Mgr Bonzano announces Pope Pius X appoints Edward L Hearn former supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus as a Knight of St Gregory. The ceremony occurred at a luncheon in his honor at Rausches with Cardinal Merry del Val signing the certificate.
Three teens Tivza Sheppard 18 Flora Barrier 16 and Isabelle Sparks 17 fled from the House of Mercy on Twenty first Street and Dark Road around 1 am after rebelling against rules. Police sought them with several leads but searches yielded no success overnight.
Relatives of Mamie Bayne, missing from a Washington sanitarium near Takoma Park, seek help as police and hospital staff scour the area. Brother Thomas Bayne reports frantic searches by hospital workers and Montgomery County authorities, fearing harm or elopement. hope persists for her safe return.
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