Behind the Presidents Aide: Secretaries Quietly Steer Power
A study of the unseen staff in Washington reveals the secretaries to cabinet officers as loyal, tactful, and diligent. They handle access, manage visitors, and keep the machinery moving, with Tumulty leading as a notably young chief among seasoned aides.
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Joseph Patrick Tumulty
Wilson
Jatragion
Tumuity
Tumulty
Wyvell
Manton J. Wyvell
Bryan
Washington
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
Herbert A. Moyer
R. M. Reese
Houston
Hugh L. Kerwin
Wisson
U.grant -Smith
Central exchange fights auto dealer commission evils
An Automobile Journal article urges forming a central exchange to curb commissions paid for buyer names. It describes a city example where dealers share prospects to prevent bid inflation and to detect informants. It also notes potential uniform rates and confidential credit information through a central bureau. Additionally, Detroit reports officers elected by the National Association of Manufacturers with George Pope as president.
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The
Automobile Journal
Central Exchange
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Manufacturers
George Pope
Hartford
Supreme Court brief backs unlimited telephone conversation supply
United States Telephone Company argues that telephone conversations are not a Sherman antitrust subject and cannot be restrained. The brief says telephone companies cannot violate the law as manufacturers or distributors cannot control price by adjusting supply, asserting the conversation supply is unlimited.
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Supreme Court
United States Telephone Company
President Pardons Prisoner in FinE Remittance Case
The President remitted an $100 fine for W J Prough, a Federal prisoner. Prough, convicted at Deadwood Dakota for unlawfully opening and destroying a letter, is serving a year and may be released on parole due to the clemency. His aged parents rely on his support, prompting the pardon.
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W. J. Prough
Wilson
Prough
Deadwoond
American University Opens in 1914 with Two Marble Buildings
The American University, with two Vermont marble buildings at the intersection of Nebraska New Mexico and Massachusetts avenues NW, will open June 4 with three departments History and Government. A public lectures program modeled after Oxford Hampton and Lowell Institute will feature research and fellowships. A new branch of Washington Railway and Electric aims to begin operation with the university. Lincoln Circle Memorial services will be held at the Capitol.
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Lowell Institute—Research
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Vermont
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Lowell Institute
Boston
Europe
America
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Sagt Con Rresa
Brounds
Lincoln
Capitol
Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham Lincoln
FM Peloce
Peer Et Dent
Oklahoma speakers at wreath ceremony for statue base
Morgan and Carter of Oklahoma will speak. A wreath will be placed at the statue base by Miss Vinnie Ream Hoxie, president of the circle and sculptor. The meeting opens by Anna A. Feek. Participants include Rev. J D. Broodgood, Mrs. Nellie A. Rowe, Ruth Axter, Mrs. Fannie Sires, Heartsil, and Mrs. Sarah Dieade.
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Carter
Oklahoma
Vinnie Ream Hoxie
Anna A A. Feek
JD. Broodgood
Neliie A. Rowe
Ruth Axter
Fannie Sires
Heartsil
Sarah Dieade
Theta Delta Chi Memorial Service Today
Theta Delta Chi holds a memorial for deceased members this afternoon. The service features a boys choir from St Stephen’s Episcopal Church and a short address by Rev J Wightman, an early graduate whose membership dates to the 1850s.
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George Washing
Georges Washington
TL Veanie
Siembera
St. Stephen's
Hurch & Short
Ww. Wightman
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