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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1913

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Bolton U. 5. Rule Split On Stimson Report

In a heated Willard ballroom session the National Conservation Congress split over Stimson's summary of principles. Pinchot, Garfield, Stamson and Fisher led the fight against a Roosevelt-Taft dominated bloc, with Arkansas delegates vowing state control and abolishment of the forest reserve. Debate grew sharp as delegates from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado and other states clashed over who should govern water and forest policy.

Weller L. Pisher Fesident Taft Naional Conservation Congress Willard Resolutions Committee Congress Profwain Harvard Gifford Pinchot Henry Stamson Taft Pinchot Stimson Flaher Roosevelt Cmet Forester James R. Garfield Fisher Interior Tom Slap D. C Senator Bankhead Alabama District of Columbia Distriet Arkansas Wil Mert Todas Ralewh Arkansan Dier Washington Walter Powe Thempeles Mantel Risher Secreraty Brian Colorado Kansas Laufelaoa Montana Nevada South Carolina Tennessee Dudley C Wooten Waanington National Conservation Congress

Huerta Defends Course as Congress Dismissal Stirs Mexico

President Huerta defends dissolving the congress and plans a political health bill as Mexico faces a tense crisis. Huerta quotes Napoleon on saving the fatherland while Congress is blamed for rebellion and discord, and new elections are promised amid US and foreign interest.

Hiwerta Napoleon Huerte Congress Gen. Huerta Mexico Chamber of Deputies Chamber Congress Congress Huerta Atiis

Pastor Quits Mission as Association Sets Temperance Policy

The Rev Dr N J Scarito resigned as pastor of the Italian Baptist Mission after a clash during the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches meeting at Immanuel Church The association adopted resolutions opposing the excise boards view on liquor and supported temperance legislation and a Sunday rest bill Plans for an aged men's home an orphan asylum and a hospital under Baptist supervision were approved The resignation may be acted on at today session with possible efforts to have Scarito withdraw his resignation

Ture United States Mexican Congress Congress Pethans Hale Carranza William Bayard Hale Nogales Mexico City Huerta N. J. Scarito H Street Columbia Association of Baptist Churches Immanuel Church B. D Gaw West Washington Social Service Committee Social Service Board Case Commission Nquor Excise Board John E. Briggs G Grady Samuel SG. Neal Philadelphia J. Mecf Ost W. W. McMaster Bell K Sukopsky New York Percy S&s. Foster J. E Briggs Foster E. M Stephenson

May Close Embassy Today With Private Messages

A Mexico City cable to the New York World reports orders from Washington to Charge O Shaughnessy to close the embassy tomorrow and join John Lind at Vera Cruz. Shaughnessy attended a Chapultepec reception where Gen Huerta toasted the American people while distinguishing the American government from Americans.

Mexico City Wilson Nelson O'Shaughnessy Washington Great Britain O'Shaughnessy New York New York World Risa Trom State Department Shaughnessy John Lind Vera Crus Chapultepec Castle Gen. Huerta Diplomatic Corps Americana Shaughnesas

Siamese Minister to United States Arrives

The Siamese Minister to the United States, Poya Prabha Karavongse, sails to Washington aboard a White Star liner today with his family and a large suite of attendants and secretaries.

Ual Washington Post London Rean United States Poya Prabha Karavongse

Taft warns against Philippine self rule and Wilson policy

Former President Taft speaking on Hotding the Philippines at the Brooklyn Institute criticizes Wilson era moves to empower Filipino politicians and expand the civil commission. He argues the uneducated majority is not ready for self-government and warns veto use by the War Secretary may be unpopular.

New York Philippines Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Taft Wilson Francis Burton Harrison Islands Cena Manila Mr Taftsala Philippine Islands McKinley Roosevelt Commission Harrison United States Internal Revenue Sporls Cials Root

Court Refuses Try On Gown Spectacle in Theft Case

In Cheyenne Wyoming Judge Hiner declined a proposal to have Mrs. Joseph L. Wier try on a gown in open court to prove her claim. The trial featured spectators briefly reacting as the judge halted the demonstration. The court later directed the jury to find Lieut. Wier not guilty, citing lack of evidence tying him to the theft. Mrs. Wier’s own case proceeded after the ruling.

Cheyenne Wyo United States District Court Hiner Joseph L. Wier J. S. Cecil Riner Lieut. Wier

Funeral Procession Halted as Speeding Chauffeur Convicted

In Long Island City a funeral procession was halted today after the chauffeur of the lead ambulance was arrested and convicted for speeding beyond the limit. Christian Fritkey protested the halt but police insisted the vehicle was moving at 35 miles per hour. Frickey was taken to court and the procession then continued at a reduced speed.

New York Long Island City Calvary Cemetery Eycheon Christian Fritkey Frickey

Air Scouts Shot by Moors in Morocco Flight

Lieut. Gil Ries and Capt. Barretero were wounded after an aerial scouting mission near Teutan Morocco. Ries was hit twice and gravely injured, Barretero wounded once. They were carried to the Spanish camp after the plane landed heavily, described as a wounded bird.

Teutan Morocco Gil Ries Barretero Ries

Auto Thows Czar's Heir Prince Escapes With Bruises

London dispatch says imperial Russian Crown Prince Alexis Nicholaievitch, long an invalid, was thrown from an automobile he was driving with a sailor attendant. The little prince escaped with a few bruises and no serious injuries.

London Alexis Nicholaievitch T. Petersburg

London Riot at Albert Hall as Larkin Speech Sparks Disorder

James Larkin head of the Dublin Transport Workers Union sparks clashes at Albert Hall in London. Thousands attend while students from London University disrupt the meeting. Fireworks and fighting injure several as the organist plays and the crowd sings socialist anthems and patriotic songs.

London James Larkin Transport Workers’ Union of Dublin King Larkin Albert Hall Larkin Mount Jay England Great Britain London University Laehin Potts

Pastor Accused of Forcible Kissing in Missouri Suit

Harriet L. Myers sues Rev. W. C. Atwood for 5000 damages in Brookfield circuit court alleging he forcibly kissed her while she served in the First Presbyterian Church choir. Trial set for February term. Atwood had recently resigned but church members refused to accept.

Washington Post Brookfield W. C. Atwood Harriet L. Myers Mr. Atwood First Presbyterian Church Atwood

Texas Turkey Trot Parade At Cuero Draws Thousands Of Turkeys

Gov. OG B Col quitt led Cuero Texas annual turkey trot parade with about 6 000 live turkeys marching in droves behind trained leaders. A giant bronze gobbler pulled a baby carriage as allegorical and industrial floats appeared in the procession. The event celebrated the turkey trot tradition in Cuero.

Cuero Tex OG. B. Colquitt Texas

New Era of Prosperity Seen by Back-to-Farm Movement

President Mudge of Rock Island appeals for higher freight rates at Kansas City banquet. Josephus Daniels, secretary of the Navy, predicts prosperity for farmers under the new tariff and currency laws and praise for President Wilson. Daniels warns against “boss” control and urges rural credit and anti monopoly measures while Mudge argues for maintained private rail ownership with rate increases as possible to avoid government takeover.

Mudge Rock Island Kansas City Josephus Daniels Navy John Jay Mr. Daniels Monnopoly Underwood Argentine Republic HL OU. Mudge Rock Inland Railway System Mr. Mudge

Tragedy at Kansas City Hotel Ends in Murder Charge

Dr. Elam of St. Joseph Missouri is charged with first degree murder after W Putnam Cramer of Chicago is shot in his hotel room. Testimony shows Elam hoped to confront Cramer over alleged relations with Elams wife, with a detective revealing the encounter began as a tense confrontation and escalated to a fatal shooting.

W. P. Cramer Kansas City Dr. Elam St. Joseph Corenere W. Putnam Cramer Chicago John Torpey Cramer Elam John T. Glynn A.V. D. Rousseau Peoria, II Glyrm Ae Glynn D. Rousseau Glynn Detroit

Ambitious Index Prompts Turbulent Today’s Issue

A sprawling list-style page outlines diverse items from politics to society and sports. Names such as Wilson, Taft, Rockhill, and MacVeagh appear amid notes on missions, diplomacy, and local affairs.

Czar Consents to Divorce in Sweden Case

Russian emperor is said to have consented to the divorce of Princess Marie Pavlovia and Prince William of Sweden. Princess Marie will quit the Swedish prince, and the emperor's gift palace at Stockholm will pass to her son Prince Lennart. The announcement came from Christiania dated November 1.

Marie William of Sweden Christiania Marie Pavlovia William of Sweden Stockholm Prince Lennart

Jail Ends Nuptial Tie Civilly Dead Husband Divorce Not Needed

New York Supreme Court Justice Maddox rules a prisoner civilly dead may remarry without divorce or annulment. He directs the marriage license bureau to issue a license to Mrs Mary Gargan, whose husband John Gargan is serving a Sing Sing indeterminate sentence for second degree murder. Patched rationale: pardon does not restore marital rights. civil death permits remarriage with no prior proceeding.

New York Supreme Court Directa New York Supreme Court Maddox Brooklin Mrense Breau Mary Gargan John Sing Sing William Weisheimer

Wilsons Paintings Sold From New York Exhibition

Three of five paintings by Mrs Woodrow Wilson shown by the Society of Women Painters and Sculptors have sold in New York. The remaining two were reserved by the President's wife due to family associations. Subjects include Autumn Fields Light and Shade and Ascutney near the Wilson summer home in Cornish New Hampshire.

New York Woodrow Wilson Society of Women Painters and Sculptors Wilson Cornish

Missing Baby Girl Found Near New York Home

A four year old missing girl, Winifred Byrne, was found tonight and returned to her parents. She disappeared Saturday night near West Fortieth Street. a late press report noted she had dyed hair and wandered away from home, with hope she is safe.

Washington Post New York Winifred Byrne West Fortieth Street Winifred Mrs Byrne

Fifty Slayers to Go Free From Western Penitentiary

Fifty men convicted of taking life will be paroled from the Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania before Thanksgiving. Big brothers or sponsors will post bond for their release, taking charge of them as they leave the prison.

Big Brothers Pennsylvania Washington Post Pittsburgh Western Penitentiary

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