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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1914

Page

15

ACTION ON U S SHIP PROTEST UNANSWERED

Secretary Lansing said a message from Vinecian Consul Sprague at Gibraltar confirmed prize court action on the American steamer Kroonland. No reply from London yet to the protest through Ambassador Page regarding release. Cargo of copper and oil was discharged under orders, with 1,200 passengers aboard and possible further detentions or custody of neutral passengers if verdict favors the prize court.

Lansing Sprague Gibraltar Noo London Througth &Mabassador Page Hrindia Tee Oy Osu OS Kne Keuonland Department Taswedon Cartraband Kroonlanda Galle Tie Amercan Kroonland Co Ktoonland Considera Tom Greece Trerman Beard

Fear Complications In Attitude Of Britain

Washington analyst warns that Britain’s new contraband list risks serious friction with the United States. The proclamation adds iron, copper, nickel, chromem ore, motor vehicles and other items to absolute contraband and includes hides as conditional. If adopted by Washington, American trade with Germany and territories under German control could end, prompting protracted negotiations and seizures at sea.

New York Washington The Herald United States Great Great Britain London Britain Germany Italy Denmark Norway Sweden Folland

Debut of Miss H. M. Hamilton in Tuxedo Park

Granddaughter of J. Pierpont Morgan, Helen Morgan Hamilton, introduced at her parents’ home Tabla Rock in Tuxedo Park New Jersey on Friday night. Notables attended the dinner and dance, including Mr and Mrs Wilton Pierson Hamilton and other prominent guests.

J. P. Morgan Tuxedo Park Epri Washington Herbert Pameriee Miss Morgan W. Harrietyan Misa Jene Xcarria Wiss Marjorlattrowne F H Allen Edeans Ro Punham Walter James Willan Sawyer Weonge Mares Henry Knowlton Moo Od Stevens R Kkocurtis Grenville T J. Fooler Mooud Titon

Justice Stafford bars contingent liquor license fee claim

In the state supreme court justice ruled that a contingent fee tied to securing a liquor license cannot be enforced. The dispute involved attorney William Columbus seeking half of a $2,500 fee and a $3,500 retainer after work on a license transfer. The court said a liquor license is a privilege, not a right, barring such fee division.

Stafford Yoolo Pomey Stamford Tosteet Mipreme Ohe World Demivon Willam Folumbus Joseph To Sheehy Sheehy Columbus

Diplomatic Circle Faces Gloom Amid War Plight

In Washington the Italian embassy gains prominence as Count Cellere and Countess Cellere bring elegance amid tense Europe. The British, French, Russian, Austrian, German, Argentine, Spanish, Greek, and Mexican legations reveal varied reactions as war clouds gather, with diplomacy mixing with family life through the season.

Argentina Cellere Sejorita Delores Cabo Huenos Alrea Neigh Mme. Naon Europe Washington Mme. Jusserand Rock Creek Park Victoria Massachusetts Avenue Manfred Portales Count von Fernstorf Thrace Havenith Mme. Havenith Legation Germany Count Celere Melville Ingalls Mme. Riano Newampshire Avenue

Heiresses Take In Washing At Port Of Boston

Wellesley College students including heiresses are washing clothes to aid the college rebuilding fund. They perform tasks such as boot polishing and sandwich selling, with earnings listed by item like white shirts at 50 cents and shirtswaists at 18 cents. Names of washerwomen include Ruth Benton of Providence Edith Mattson of Chicago Charlotte Hewins of Falmouth Eunice Wood of Brooklyn and Frances De Witt of Dallas.

Washington Port Boston Mass Wellesley College Ruth Benton Providence R. 1 Edith Mattson Chicago Charlotte Hewins Falmouth Eunice Wood Brooklyn Frances de Witt Dallas Tex

Senator Pittman Falls In Reno Street Fight

Senator Key Pittman of Nevada was felled by a blow on a principal Reno street during a May campaign stop. Several men, including Nevada Supreme Court Justice P. A. McCarren and political leader H. A. Freley, were also struck. US Marshal A. B. Gray and Deputy Sheriff Lee Updike were among those involved. No arrests were reported.

Reno Nev Key Pittman Nevada Pittman P. A. McCarren Nevada Supreme Court H. A. Freley United States A. B. Gray Lee Updike

New Orleans Speech Sparks Carnival Debate by Parker

Special to The Washington Post. Joan M Parker, Harvard man and friend of Theodore Roosevelt, hires the Athenaum for a New Orleans speech condemning city life as a carnival of brass bands and frolics while urging civic duty and tax support for schools. Citizens flocked to the packed hall amid applause and clashes as Parker denounces registration shortcomings and calls for accountability.

Harvard T. R Big Hall Washington Post New Orleans Joan M. Parker South Theodore Roosevelt Mr. Parker Registration Rolla Cotton Exchange Sugar Exchange Board of Trade Insurance Companies Registration Office

Quits Congressional Union Over Personal Rift

Mrs Edward Keating wife of Representative Keating of Colorado withdraws from the Congressional Union for Womens Suffrage after a bitter dispute over an attack on her husband. Doris Stevenson details the defection in a Pueblo Colorado letter to Alice Paul noting the personal clash.

Congress Congressional Union For Woman's Suffrage Edward Keating Representative Keating Colorado Alice Paul Doris Stevenson Fueblo Colo Keating Stevens Puebla

Uhlan Breaks Trot Record at Coris Neck Farm

World champion trotter Uhlan lowered his own one-eighth mile record to thirteen seconds on the new regulation track at Coris Neck farm along the James River. C K G Billings drove the horse, despite the little trotter weighing only 19 1/4 pounds.

Washington Post Richmond Uhlan C. K. G Billings Coris Neck Farm James River

Their Married Life Fashion Dilemma in Fur Upgrade

Helen debates using a lynx collar and cuffs on a brown salt suit bought in a hurry. A saleswoman offers a yard of brown fur for the cuffs and collar, suggesting a stand up style. Helen buys a yard and a quarter, plans to trim the velvet collar and interline with satin, and imagines a thrifty yet stylish transformation.

Helen Elen Carrie’s Warren Winifred Croft & Ordway

Convict Captures Suspect In New York Chase

New York Nov 1. David Siegel of St Louis, freed over a year ago on a suspended sentence on condition he help capture a crime partner, arrested Harry Bennett in New York after a year long pursuit. Siegel and Bennett, both express company workers in St Louis, were jailed July 1913 for stealing a wagon worth 1000 dollars from Fred Leist. Siegel reportedly offered to testify against Bennett. Bennett on bail disappeared.

New York Liberty Brinsy David Siegel St Louis Harry Bennett Siegel Bennett St. Louis Fred Leist

Canary Whips A Mouse In Odd Fair Fight

Special to The Washington lost Tastings New Jersey November 1 At Samuel Poes home a canary bird defeated a mouse in a claimed fair fight The mouse entered the canary cage hungry and began eating seeds The enraged canary attacked and blinded the mouse with its beak in seconds

Washington N. J Samuel Poe

Race swindle defendants jailed in Arkansas

Iwo Men Ed Spear of Hot Springs and Jack Porter were sentenced in Little Rock to five years in the penitentiary for using mail to defraud and two years for conspiracy. Spear was fined 1000 dollars. Witnesses from a dozen states testified against them.

Iwo Little Rock Ark Ed Spear Hot Springs Jack Porter Spear

Record Vote in Ohio Sees Cox Backers Rally Supporters

The Democratic fencers rely on antiprohibition voters and Republicans opposed to prohibition to back Gov Cox. Indications favor Harding for U S Senate and more than eleven Republican congressmen for the next House. Employment downturn in the north and northeast threatens the party in power and signals strong Republican gains in those areas.

Cox Harding United States Senate House of Representatives

La Follette Quits Stump Over Ill Health

Serious reports from Wisconsin campaign stops indicate Senator La Follette is in a weak nervous state. Plans for six speeches tomorrow are abandoned as he rests. At Chippewa Falls he spoke briefly while seated at a table and warned he would fight to the last if Wisconsin politics misbehaves.

Vedel Washington Post Milwaukee Wis la Follette Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Stevens Point la Folletts Neenah

Predictions of candidates and leaders as election draws near

New York State campaign managers plan heavy turnout for Tuesday. Gov. Glynn seeks reelection as Democrat, Charles Whitman to speak. James W. Gerard runs long distance candidacy for Senate. rival Wadsworth predicts Republican sweep. Michigan Ferris Osborn race, Indiana Shively Miller Beveridge contests, Missouri Stone Atkins, Pennsylvania Penrose Palmer, North Dakota equal suffrage, other states discuss governor and congressional contests.

New York New York State Glynn Tnhatriet Charles 5. Whitman William Sulzer Frederick M. Davenport James W Gerard Germany United States Senate Republican State Committee James W. Wadsworth Michigan Detroit Mich Woodbridge N Ferris Chase S. Osborn Osborne Perris Osborn Indianapolis Ind Indiana Benjamin F. Shively Hugh Th. Miller Albert J. Beveridge Indana House Missouri St. Louis United States Stone Thomas J Atkins Pennsylvania Philadelphia Craw Hotel Penrose Mitchell Palmer Holand Morris Palmer Nevin Dietrich Washington Gifford Plachar Winl Penrose Malmer t+ Tigrs Cincinnati Ohio Ceneral Timothy Hogan Warren G Harding Arthur L. Gartford James M. Cox Frank Witla James RR Garfield Frrogressive Scott Wilkins Manchester Wilke Campany Jacob H. Tiallinger Senate Raymond Bstevens Temperat Benjamin Fo Tireer Govermnor Bellana H Spaulding Abert W Noone Dewocrrat Henry Allison Progresaive Burlington Wi. Rex Wolram Mellingham Republian Reeleran Bes J’routy Charles W. Gates Farland H Howe

Democrats Seek Ratification In Deep South Balloting

Atlanta November 1 The South faces a Tuesday election largely a ratification of Democratic primaries with few upsets expected. Roosevelt campaigns in Louisiana support a Progressive nominee as Tennessee sees a sharp GOP Dem split for governor. Alabama Georgia and other states elect governors and Congress, while regional results loom over Senate races and constitutional amendments.

Louisville Wbleven Congress United States State Court of Appeals Kentucky I . W. Brecknam Augustus E. Willson Ilean W. Bradley Johnson N. Wamden William M. Bullitt United States Solicitor Bullitt Louisiana Roosevelt Tennessee Georgia Atlanta Progressive Party Theodore Roosevelt Tennesnes Ben W Hooper Thomas Bie Hooper Yone Alabama Ceerga Oklahoma South Carolina Reid Texas Alabma Charles Henderson Oscar Woot Weed Thomas Hi John le Raret

Stolen car reported in Mount Vernon area, DC

Dr Thomas Athopves of YINM Street Northwest asked police to locate his automobile stolen last night from in front of Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church South on Ninth Street and Mount Vernon Place Northwest. The vehicle bears District of Columbia plate number 20502.

Thomas Athopves Yinm Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church Ninth Street Mount Vernon Place District of Columbia

Local Issues Rule On Eve Of Election

A sprawling list names state and national lawmakers facing renomination or retirement amid a Democratic sweep. Senators and governors across Alabama Utah Vermont Washington Colorado Georgia Idaho Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New York Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Wisconsin seek or lean toward reelection or retirement as historical figures and party shifts shape the race. Prominent names include Theodore. Joseph. Perkins. Brandegee. Smith. Sherman. Stine. Newlands. Crallinger. Overman. Chanberlain. Penrose. Smoot. Imlingham. Jones.

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