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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1914

Page

8

Worry to Leaders Big Measures Go Begging

Democratic leaders struggle to pass administration bills as White House schedule delays action on cotton futures radium regulation water power and other topics. July adjournment doubtful as Senate antitrust plans and House Clayton bill shape a long fight with debates and possible extended sessions. The AFL presses for labor union antitrust exemptions and injunction reforms in a contest over broader regulation.

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Pageant Deficit Casts Shadow Over Senator's Funeral

An open air pageant in Washington raised funds for charity but ran a deficit. A Wednesday committee meeting will audit bills and determine the exact shortfall after performances of The Fire Regained at Sixteenth and V streets. Meanwhile Congress prepares for the late Senator's funeral with pledges of honors and escort details.

Sixteenth V Streets

Boy Scouts Break Camp After Restful Camp at Ridge Road

One hundred forty Boy Scouts began a six o clock hike to Washington from Ridge Military road after a day of camp. All scouts returned with their leader except Scout master Marshall and a few boys who stayed behind. Sunday school was held in the morning under tree limbs used as a church roof. In the afternoon, visitors toured the neat campgrounds as banners lay about and merriment prevailed.

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Belgian Clericals Victor as Deputies Eke Out Majority

Brussels dispatch reports elections for 38 chamber deputies across Liege Limburg Hainaut and East Flanders left the clerical majority unchanged. Universal suffrage remained the central issue on the platforms of the Whenas and socialists, mirroring 1912.

Election of Deputies Majonty Im Chamber Brussels Chamber of Deputies Liege Limburg Hainaut Hastern Flanders Wberala

Taken From Street Car Two Colored Women Charged

Two colored women were arrested yesterday afternoon after a disturbance on a crowded Pennsylvania avenue car near Rock Creek park. Ella Brown 23 and Alice Butler 24 claimed to be visitors from New York. They faced disorderly conduct and assault charges, resisted arrest, and were held for a court hearing with bail default.

Pennsylvania Avenue Rock Creek Park Fifteenth Tolbert Ella Brown Alice Butler Clity New York

Becker Seeks Swift Appeal As Death Sentence Looms

Special to The Washington Post reports Harry Becker plans a prompt appeal to the New York Court of Appeals after his murder conviction for Herman Rosenthal. With Gov Glynn and District Attorney Whitman unsettled, Becker hopes clemency may spare his life if his case reaches the governor before his term ends. His chief counsel Menton says he will press every appeal point. Becker remains silent in the Tombs as notes from the trial are reviewed for use in a possible third trial.

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Murder in Little Italy sparks bomb arsenal find

Frank Chimera barber at 307 East Ninety Fifth Street was found with throat cut and body stabbed. A secret shop compartment yielded six sticks of dynamite and explosive materials. Detectives tie Chimera to Italian secret society conflicts and warn of betrayal. Another target Fortunato La Monti shot. police deem it part of Italian vendetta.

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Borah to Address Michigan GOP Convention in Detroit

Idaho Senator Borah travels from Washington to Detroit to speak at the joint regular and progressive Republican gathering. Delegates from all counties seek party reconciliation and a unified platform. He may address tolls repeal as a major campaign issue, framing it as an abject surrender of national self respect.

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Friday His Unlucky Day Becker Faces New Trial

Charles Becker, twice convicted of murder, faced a potential death sentence after a jury failed to agree on Friday October 13, 1919. The infamous ex-police chief believed Friday is unlucky, a superstition noted by Sheriff Grifenhagen as Becker awaited a verdict at the Tombs.

Haa Grifenhagen

Metzerott Enters Maryland Fifth District Race

Oliver Metzerott of Prince Georges county announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Maryland's Fifth congressional district. A two-time general assembly member and former state comptroller candidate, he cites broad cross-partisan urging and a record as a progressive ally of initiative and referendum and the short ballot.

Oliver Matzerott Prince Georges County Congress Fifth Maryland Metzerott General Assembly Prince Georges Roosevelt Reipublican Party

Felled by a colored thug assaults Mrs Mallon at dawn

Mrs Winifred Mallon, a State Department employee and newspaper writer living at 431 New Jersey Avenue SE, was attacked by a man described as colored about 1 AM near New Jersey Avenue and D Street NW. She was knocked to the pavement, bruised by a broken nose and a deep cut under the left eye, and her purse was taken. the assailant fled and police have no trace of him.

Winifred Mallon New Jersey Avenue State Department Tom

Roosevelt denies governorship run amid Oyster Bay visit

News accounts from Oyster Bay report Colonel Roosevelt laughing off a claim he would seek New York governor as Progressive candidate. He attended church with Mrs Roosevelt in the family carryall, reaffirmed his preference for horse drawn travel, and dismissed the rumor as absurd, noting multiple prior denials.

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Debates and senators clash over repeal and President policy

Senators spar over debate rules and fairness in questioning leaders as seven speeches planned this week. The tally favors repeal by several speakers while others defend President policy. Funeral services for Capt Richard P Winslow USA will be held at Arlington under Potomac Lodge auspices.

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Boy Hurts Head Falling From Interurban Car

Edward Howard nine years old leapt from an interurban car at Sixth and H streets northeast about 9 o clock last night, striking his head on the pavement. He was taken to Casualty Hospital. Son of John Howard a laborer, residing at 417 I street northeast.

Edward Howard Edward John Howard I Street

Open Sunday draws large crowds at ball game and theater

Washingtons first open Sunday attracted big crowds with 2200+ at a Chicago Federal league game against the Andreas Paper Campers nine at Fifteenth and H streets northeast while a Carmen performance at the National Theater was largely attended.

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