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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1914

Page

12

Worry to Leaders Big Measures Go Begging

Democratic leaders face a logjam in the House as President insists on swift action on the trust bill and other measures. Interest centers on cotton futures, radium regulation, water power conservation, grazing and Alaska coal lands, and civil service changes. Adjournment for July looks doubtful with Senate antitrust debates and seven remaining bills likely to stretch into fall. labor unions press for stronger exemptions and injunction protections.

White House House House Committee On Agriculture Martin D. Foster Illnois Alaska United States Canada Porto Fico Revenue Cutter Service California Exposition James T. McDermott Mu Hall Congress Senate Turner Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Trade Commission Senate Ia Clayton Judiciary Committee American Federation of Labor

Pageant deficits loom after outdoor show at Sixteenth Street

A Washington pageant titled That Fire Regained failed financially despite full attendance at the open air theater on Sixteenth Street NW. A committee will audit bills and determine the deficit at a Wednesday meeting called by Chairman Isaac Gans.

Sixteenth V Streets Isaac Gans Commercial Fire Insurance Company OF District OF Columbia Southern Building Washington, D. C Robert R. Tuttle Bestor R. Walters S. Dudley William F. Thygon Paul F. Grove John McKee Clarence A. Krouse Bates Warren Richard Wightman Georgetown Gas Light Company Wisconsin Dumparton Avenues N. W Washington, D.C Charles P. Williams

Belgian Clericals Victors in 1912 Universal Suffrage Debate

The Belgian clericals, Iberala and socialist parties, advocate universal suffrage as the main platform plank. A funeral train is planned for Senator Olle M. paneer in Kentucky, with three coaches carrying the family, senators, and House members. Family attendees include Dr. and Mrs. South, Col. and Mrs. Eph Lillard, Robert 3. Mays, and Mrs. rabue.

William’ C. Bradley Kentucky Senate House Washington Chesapeake and Ghits Frankfort Fuggins John South Bradley James Senate Committee Marshall Smoot Utah Gallinger New Hampshire Warren Wyoming Overman North Carolina Fall New Mexico Hughes Martina New Jersey Poindexter la Follette Wisconsin Root New York Kenyon Iowa Chilton and Goff West Virginia Kentucky Delegaon Caleb Powers Kahn California Amy Amal Lalo Iberala Socialiste Techi Olle M. Paneer Chamber of Deputies Jamce Liege Limburg Hainaut Hastern Flanders Clarke Cantrill South Eph Lillard Robert 3. Mays Rabue Slater

Boy Scouts Break Camp Hike From Ridge Road to Washington

One hundred forty Boy Scouts with banners started yesterday at six on a hike from the Ridge Military road camp grounds to Washington. Scout masters, led by Marshall of troop 43, stayed behind with a few scouts until today. Rest and recreation marked the day with no drills and visitors viewing the camp in the afternoon after Sunday school in the morning.

Washington Ridge Road Ridge Military Road Marshall

Two Colored Women Charged With Disturbance On Street Car

Two women were arrested after a disturbance on a crowded Pennsylvania Avenue street car near Rack Creek Park. Ella Brown and Alice Butler, visitors from New York, allegedly caused a struggle over a seat with a white passenger, fought Patrolman Tolbert, and were charged with disorderly conduct and assault. Bail set for court.

Pennsylvania Avenue Rack Creek Park Fifteenth Streets Tolbert Abe J Ella Brown Alice Butler Cit New York

Becker Seeks Swift Appeal to Save Life in Death Case

In New York a jailed Karl Becker calmly awaits his fate after being found guilty of murder in the Hosenthal case. Defense counsel Manton vows a vigorous appeal to the court of appeals before year end to gain clemency or a new trial. Becker hopes Gov Glynn is in Albany for possible executive clemency if needed.

Speaint Washington Post New York Whitman Martin T. Manton Charles Becker Becker Supreme Court Herman Hosenthal Court of Appeals

Becker Faces Execution As Friday Undermines Hope

Charles Becker, the former police chief, faces a new death sentence after a jury at the Tombs must decide within hours if they can agree on his fate. He notes Friday is not a lucky day and remains stoic under the high stakes, with sentencing looming on Friday.

The New York Tribune Charles Becker Grifenhagen Becker

Metzerott Enters Republican Congressional Race in Maryland

Oliver Metzerott of Prince Georges county announces candidacy for the Fifth Maryland district Republican nomination. Twice elected to the general assembly he ran last fall for state comptroller, sacrificing for his party. A lifelong resident, he supports initiative and referendum and progressive measures and backed Roosevelt in the presidential primary but remained in the Republican fold.

Oliver Metzerott Prince Georges Courty Congress Maryland Metzerott General Assembly Prince Georges County Roosevelt

Attack on State Department worker near New Jersey avenue

Mrs. Winifred Mallon, 81 New Jersey avenue southeast, State Department employee and newspaper writer, was assaulted in the early hours while walking home from a Chicago bureau. A colored assailant followed her near New Jersey avenue and 1 street, knocked her to the pavement, and robbed her purse. She suffered a bruised nose and a deep cut under her left eye. Police have no leads.

Winifred Mallon New Jersey Avenue Southeast State Department

Vicious Italian Vendetta Ends in Chimera Killing

In New York's Little Italy Frank Chimera was found with throat cut and body stabbed in a harbor shop at 307 Taste Ninety-fifth Street. A secret bomb-making cache was uncovered, tying the death to Camorra or Mafia intrigue as authorities link it to a plan to silence him for potential betrayal. Another target, Fortunato La Monti, was shot nearby while a bystander was wounded. La Monti survived and hinted at vengeance within the Italian secret societies.

Frank Chimera Washington New York Taste Ninety-fifth Street Murphy Chimera Italy Cousins Ryan Meyers Owen Wyan Fortunato la Monti Tast 107Th Street la Monti Tun DI Martini Fortunato la Montie East Ith Street Jim Josephine Constanso East 107Th Street Herlem Hospital Cremies Fifth Avenue Olsen and Cassetti Camorra Mafia Lieut. Petrosini Sicily

Roosevelt News Conferees Discuss Campaign and Carriage Ride

Progressive leaders from the West met Col. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to plan the campaign as he denies run for New York governorship. George W. Perkins and Bourke Cochran visited Sagamore Hill while Roosevelt travels by horse drawn carriage to church. A veteran journalist De Benneville Kelm died at Walter Reed Hospital aged 73, after a long career as a Washington war correspondent for the New York Herald. He left two daughters in Washington and his funeral is set for Reading, Pennsylvania.

Oyster Bay Col. Roosevelt South America East Mississippi Minnesota Frank B. Kellogg Minneapolis Roosevelt Victor Murdock Kansas Col.Roosevelt Uake New York de Benneville Randolph Kelm Washington Reading Walter Reed Hospital Kelm New York Herald Pennsylvania Randolph Virgine Grant United States Harrisburg

Boy Hurt in Fall From Interurban Car

Edward Howard nine years old struck his head on pavement after jumping from an interurban car at Sixth Street Northeast around 9 p m last night. He was taken to the Casualty Hospital. He is the son of John Howard a laborer living at 417 I Street Northeast.

Edward Howard Sixth End Hotal Edward John Howard Wing I Street

Borah to Speak at Michigan Republicans Get Together

Idaho Senator Borah travels to Detroit to address a joint regular and Progressive Republican convention. Michigan leaders aim for party reconciliation to unite the GOP. Borah is seen as a middle ground on reform and tolls, likely to discuss tariff policy and national self respect in the coming campaign.

Michigan Idaho Borah Washington Detroit Weo William Alden Smith Senate

Debating Repeal Draws Senators Across Week

Debate over President policy prompts seven speeches this week with four against repeal and three for repeal. Key figures include Senators Simmons Jones Sterling West Olliver and du Pont. Funeral services for Capt. Richard P. Winslow U S A set for Arlington Cemetery with Potomac Lodge in attendance.

Bradley Kentucky Senate Senator Jones Washington Simmons Sterling South Dakota Hill Railroade West Georgia Bahalf Weet Kern Olliver Pennsylvania du Pont Delaware Richard P. Winslow U. S Brownaville Tex Arlington National Cemetery Potomac Lodge Winslow Army and Navy Lodge Old Point Comfort W. Maurice Hoffman

White Rice Cloth Offer At Sixty Cents A Yard

Special to Ce day announces white rice cloth priced at a dime per inch of width equating to about 40 inches wide. Main Floor Wash Goods section in the retail Rotunda displays se day yard value.

Copenhagen Sea Yard

Open Sunday draws crowds at ballpark and theater

Washingtons first Open Sunday saw a large public turnout at the Chicago Federal League game against the RH 1 Andrews Paper Company nine at Fifteenth and Helveeta northeast attracting more than 200 attendees, while a Carmen performance at the National Theater was largely attended.

Washington Publc Chicago Federal League RH. 1. Andrews Paper Company Fifteenth Helveeta National Theater

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