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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

4

Mystics in Gay Mood at New Willard Grotto Revels

Kalpalis Grotto No. 1 Mystice Order held a ballroom minstrel show at the New Willard with a special White House message and a mock solemn initiation. Monarch Peter Pullman led a large group of initiates and performers in a lively program featuring songs, jokes, and a Dixie finale.

Kalpalis Grotto Willard White House Peter R. Pullman John Shreves Frank Mierce Angusz Douglas Mark Stearman Stearman Oata Frank Raymond Bfugh T. Stevenson Ragan And Charles A. Stevens Paul Grove Kirk C. Muller I. S. Goldsmith Peter Latterner Pave Wolf David Goumpf

Root Not to Run Again in Senate Bid

Rumor centers on a possible return to politics by Elihu Root. Reports say GOP hopefuls in New York would concede the Senate nomination if he sought another term, but Root has indicated he plans retirement and private life. Close Senate associates doubt any reconsideration of his decision not to seek reelection.

Out of District Jurisdiction on Gas Supply

The public utilities commission reported that federal acts do not grant gas companies authority to furnish gas outside the District nor forbid it. It notes the issue of furnishing gas in other states falls outside its jurisdiction and refers to a House resolution seeking authorship details of suppliers to consumers beyond the District.

House of Representatives Comn Tatagionera Gayght Public Utilities Commission Acts of Congress

City News in Brief Highlights Local Events

Twenty eight pupils of the Cleveland School will present The Silver Thread at the school on May 28 for the recreation and Industrial center. The event is directed by Mrs. Howard Beal and Misses Frances Fairley and Cecil Norton. The Legal Aid Society of George Washington University Law School offers free legal help all summer at 93 H street NW. Hours shift from 6 to 10 p.m. daily until June 1 and from 7 to 9 p.m. daily from June 2 to October 1. Inmates of the Confederate Memorial Home at 182 Vermont Ave NW heard Magnus S. Thompson discuss The Second Corps Army of Northern Virginia. The audience included Sons of Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. Pope receives Cardinal Gilberto in Nome on May 19.

Cleveland School Eighth T Streets Silver Thread Recreation and Industrial Center Howard Beal Frances Fairley Cecil Norton Legal Aid Society George Washington University Law School Associated Charities H Street Northwest Confederate Memorial Home Vermont Avenue Northwest Magnus Thompson Second Corps Army of Northern Virginia Sons of Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy

Beveridge Lashes Democratic Policy On Mexico War Drift

Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge at an Indianapolis Progressive Club dinner criticizes the Democratic administration for weak Mexican policy and Taft for not stamping out the revolution early. He argues U S diplomacy has weakened, warns that last year’s Vera Cruz action was a costly blunder, and urges a constructive policy to stabilize Mexico and avoid endless revolutions.

Indianapolis Vera Cruz Ind United States Albert J. Beveridge Progressive Club of Indiana Mexico Taft Mr. Beveridge Russia Japan Ambassador Guild Huerté Bryan Lind Custom House Henry White John Bansei Moore John W. Foster Washington

Conference of Mediators Discusses Mexican Crisis

A telegraph wire linked American representatives at Niagara Falls to the White House, enabling the President to be kept informed on actions and views regarding the Mexican situation. Officials expected no prolonged Niagara Falls conference, anticipating quick decisions and close telegraphic coordination with Mexico.

Niagara Fala White House Lenman Justice Lamar Telegraph Wlth Mexico Huerta

Coxey's Army Seizes Georgetown Without a Shot

Coxey and his nine men occupy Georgetown, the western part of the National Capital, after a long march from Massillon Ohio. Gen Jacob Corey and family lead the group with a drummer, bugler, and privates in tow. Police arrange a truce to keep noncombatants safe, then Coxey addresses crowds from a street corner and seeks permission to speak from the Capitol steps, planning a larger move if denied.

Jacob Corey Georgetown National Pennsylvania Avenue Coxey Massillon Ohio Bester Gaithersburg, Md Sehneider Metropolitan Police Schneider Washington Clark Marshall Capitol

Jewelry Stolen From Dr Murphy Home In Adams Mills Area

Jewelry valued at more than 4000 dollars disappeared from the home of Dr T F Murphy at 2627 Adams Mills Road northwest. The pieces belonged to Mrs F J Buckelew of Tamesbury New Jersey, who is Mrs Murphy’s sister. A neighborhood worker about middle age is detained for questioning as police investigate the burglary.

T. F. Murphy Adams Mills Road Adama Mill Road Northwest Tamesbury N. J Buckelew Mrs. Murphy

Battle at Saltillo over 5000 Federals clash report

A Durango dispatch claims 5000 federal troops attacked Paredon near Saltillo, with 800 prisoners 600000 rounds and machine guns seized, while two federal generals were reported killed. The timing is unclear and the front report may be outdated or exaggerated. Separately, Carrero Torres reports gains near San Luis Potosi with a heavy blow to the federal garrison.

Villa Paredon Zaragoza Uader Raoul Madero Madero Ramos Arispe Saftillo Saltillo Durango Maderot

Plot to Oust Huerta Sparks Capital Fear

Brigades of Mexican army officials brace for upheaval as Zapata forces threaten to enter Mexico City, prompting refugees to fear a swift seizure of power. German residents flee Puebla amid reports of Zapata’s advance. The capital notes Tam pico’s fall to constitutionalists with alleged help from American marines, while the government confirms the capture.

Zapata Puebla Mexico City Tampico

Representative Clayton to resign from Congress after seventeen years

News notes report Representative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama will relinquish his duties in the House this week to accept a Federal judgeship. Edwin Y. Webb of North Carolina will succeed him as chairman of the Judiciary Committee and handle the Clayton antitrust bill on its House consideration.

Henry D. Clayton Alabama House Congress Edwin Y. Webb North Carolina Clayton Judiciary Committee

Obituary for Capt Gideon A Lyon and Capt James H Harris

Capt Gideon Allen Lyon longtime pension bureau employee died after nearly two years ill at Homeopathic Hospital aged years. Born in New York City and raised in Michigan he served as a captain in the Civil War and will be buried at Arlington under G A R auspices. He leaves two daughters Mrs Chappel and Mrs Hubbell and two sons B B Lyon and GA Lyon Jr. Also noted is Capt James H Harris former District jail captain who died in Noblesville Indiana after resigning in 1908. He left a son and daughter and Irred erick Harris, bank cashier in Florida.

Gideon A. Lyon Gideon Allen Lyon Homeopathic Hospital Lyon Pension Bureau Bureau Capt. Lyon New York City Michigan Wright Undertaking Establishment Arlington ‘National Cemetery G& AR V.‘B.chappel Ian Mountain Mich A. GC. Hubbell Duluth Minn B B. Juyon Corona Cal GA. Lyon, Jr James 4. Harris Washington James H. Harris Noblesville Ind Harris Indiana John R. Leonard Leonard Irrederick Harris 2 Bank Florida

Official Protest Renewed over Smith Family Detention in Mexico

State Department pressed for details on John R. Silliman and ten Smith family members held in Tonala Chiapas. Reports from Mexico City said a delayed San Luis Potosi train arrived without Consul Lilitan, raising fears. The secretary noted assurances of Silliman’s possible release, but no decisive word. Brazilian and British officials urged action for the Americans. Also reported, two horses linked to Lieut. Col. Elmore F. Taggart were returned to Mexican authorities.

State “Department Argo Smith Chiapas John R. Silliman Saltillo Tonala State Department Mexico City San Luis Potas Conaul Lilitan Huerta Asauranos Huerta Foreign Office Soliman Caltillo San Lula Porosal Smiths Bryan Puerto Mexico Parks Vera Cruz Elmore F. Taggart Lemuel Parks

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