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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1913
Page
14
Henry M Claggett a lifelong Potomac district farmer died at his Glen home after a long illness at age 79. Survived by his wife six daughters and two sons. Funeral from St Marys Catholic Church Rockville at 10 oclock Tuesday morning.
New York Oct 19 two southern bishops at the Protestant Episcopal Church convention discussed the negro question at a mass meeting. Bishop Nelson Atlanta said granting the ballot was a mistake and the negro needs religion and education not the classics. Bishop Gailor Tennessee cited wealth rising to about 700 million and noted illiteracy drop but higher death rate. urged religion as key.
A series of police briefs report thefts and accidents. George Mayhew reports his dog robbed for its collar and license between 9 and noon yesterday. Alvin J Marcey, 7 years old, injured in a collision with a passenger train at Leesburg yesterday. William E. Austin, 76, refused ambulance after being knocked down at 125 Massachusetts avenue NE. A coat, shirt, collar, and tie stolen from Mrs. Mary Caldwell at 126 S Street NW. Milton A. Francis reports auto tools worth 12 dollars stolen. Clarence Bruce reports bicycle theft of five dollars. Charles Taylor brings his 11 year old son Allan, a fugitive from Industrial Home School, with three others still missing. John Crawford, 11, missing from 77 L Street NW since Friday. An elderly woman found unable to walk on Benning Road NE and admitted to hospital. she later identified herself as Sarah Pratt of Benning DC and said she had not eaten for two days.
Doszena letters described as highly objectionable are mailed to members of elite families in Laurel, with victims including husbands wives parents and youths. Col S D Marvel offers 50 reward for evidence to identify the writer, who circulated from Sharptown Salisbury and nearby Delaware towns. No suspect found yet.
In a letter to R. D. Duncan, secretary McAdoo expresses confidence that no national bank will quit the system due to the proposed currency act. He dismisses circulating fears as unfair to bankers and argues the 2 percent bonds will not be unfairly treated. The bill allows exchanges of 2s for 3s and guarantees par payment at year twenty, preserving bond value.
Albemarle County Virginia prepares for the 24th annual National Beagle Club field trials at Shadwell beginning November 6. A concurrent AKC beach show on November 9 features beagles 15 inches and under. The club leases about 1000 acres around Shadwell with HQ at Hunter's Hall owned by H A Hamilton.
Telegrams from Minsk and other towns report anti-Semitic activity and manifestos urging vengeance for Yushinsky's murder. Mendel Belis's trial continued with little new testimony. An old neighbor testified of a body sighting but later admission by other witnesses faded under note of prior magistrate questioning.
Socialist leaders say two members arrested for carrying red flags in a Saturday night procession may challenge Massachusetts law. One replica flag mirrors the Faheull Hall Revolutionary banner from White Plains with Liberty or death text and crossed swords. A legal test of the red flag ban is proposed with a fundraising drive.
The will of Edward W. Mestey directs a total of $405,595.62 to Washington County Hospital and Washington County Free Library. Judge Ketay orders $180,000 in stocks and bonds and $72,930 cash to the hospital, and $90,000 in stocks and bonds and $36,465 cash to the library.
In New York a piece notes the death of Joseph B. Parrott, closely tied to Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast effort. It outlines Parrott and Flagler's plans for a Florida railway spine, Key West terminals, and canalization projects, and contrasts Boston capitalists with Flagler's self financed approach. The piece hints the loss may delay major Florida transportation and land development schemes.
Frank Loves writes from Mount Cleave Maryland October urging a permanent uniform system of highway and post road improvement. He mocks current neglect, notes muddy quagmires hindering farmers and market hours, cites Ferris bill as key to national progress, and calls for decisive action to spare the countryside from ruinous delays.
In New York on October 16 Nelson W. Aldrich denounces the Glass currency bill by likening it to Tyler's 1841 exchequer board proposal. The piece contrasts Aldrich with Webster's praise for the exchequer and notes support from financiers including Sir Horseley Palmer, highlighting ongoing political contention over currency reform.
Chicago, Oct. 19. Pan-Hellenic Association delegates from 8% chapters of 18 national sororities unanimously approved a regulation forcing sorority members to dispense with midweek social engagements. Post graduates are exempt from the restriction.
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