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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1913

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2

Tie Leaves for Philadelphia Address Amid Uncertain Developments

Tie sails today for Philadelphia to address Congress and Hal celebration. He may cancel the Southern trip if extraordinary events occur. Huerta’s pledge to the diplomatic corps, that he won’t seek the presidency even if unopposed, is noted. Secretary Bryan and President Wilson discuss the Diaz Vera Cruz danger and asylum plans. The administration remains determined to protect all candidates from molestation and uphold constitutional norms.

Philadelhis Huerta Bryan Gen. Huerta Wilson United States Xelix Diaz Vera Cruz

Huerta to Be Upheld by Mexican Court

Mexican court expected to uphold Huerta for all acts of his administration and validate his presidency. Supreme Court opinion to focus on dissolution of congress and its justification amid alleged treason by deputies. Díaz arrival anticipated. Diaz supporters to reach Mexico City and Huerta reportedly invited him.

Huerta Mexico City Oct Huerta Ja Supreme Court Congress

Morro Castle Cleared After American Protest at Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz oct 4 after protests by the american consul over detention of the Ward Line steamer Morro Castle the vessel was cleared for Habana and New York. Mrs Savard wife of the president's representative is aboard. A court order prompted the delay to obtain testimony regarding the flight of Dr Francesca Vasquez Gomez aboard the Morro Castle. Gen Felix Diaz remained in a hotel near the american consulate. Fort Myer Troops to the border plan to move by nov 16 with cavalry transfers among Fort Bliss Fort Myer and other posts.

Diaz Felix Plaz Huerta Vera Cruz Felix Diaz Querido Mohene Minster Senor Moheno Nelson O'Shaughnessy Geffaires Mexico Ward Line Morro Castle Habana New York Mra Savnd Wilson Huff Francesca Vasquez Gomez John Lind Canada

Morro Castle Held by Mexico Then Released

The Ward Line steamship Morro Castle was detained in Vera Cruz harbor by Mexican authorities and released after US Consul Canada protested. On board were Mrs. John Lind, wife of Wilson envoy, and other American passengers and mail to the United States. A Mexican gamblingist trained guns on the bow during the detention. The hold related to testimony for an investigation into a fight involving Dr. Francisco Vasquez Gomez.

Morro Castle Ward Line Vera Crus Harbor United States Canada New York John Lind Wilson Mexico Huff Francisco Vasquez Gomez

Canal Quakes Denied Safe By Georgetown Seismologist

Professor F A Tondorf of Georgetown University dismisses fears of a Panama Canal earthquake. He cites Panama's historical quiescence, notes distant Pacific disturbances, and suggests recent tremors are reflections of larger events elsewhere. He points to deeper offshore soundings and changes in coast contour as possible causes.

Panama Canal Canal Zone F. A. Tondorf Seismograph Observatory Georgetown University Canal Panama Pacific

Earthquake Shocks Noted Near Panama Selaniograph Records

A slight shock was recorded near Panama on Thursday on the Georgetown selaniograph, with a similar faint tremor noted about two weeks earlier. The readings indicate no large earthquake or wide area impact, despite the felt sensation.

Canal Panama Georgetown

Luncheon in Honor of B H Warner at New Ebbitt

A 1 PM luncheon in Washington honors B H Warner with friends attending at the New Ebbitt. The organizing committee includes Louis P Shoemaker Richard B Watrous and John McElroy with a long list of attendees from judges to businessmen and peers.

Ebbitt Washington B. H. Warner New Louis P. Shoemaker Richard B. Watrens John McElroy Thomas H. Anderson Thomas §. Hopkins BE. H. Droop John L. Warren Stanton P. Peelle A. F. Fox John Joy Edaon John C. Wineman John B. Larner Andrew Parker W.oodward Charles A. Douglas James F. Water James Lansburgh C. Neale C. C. Lancaster W. PF. Van _ Wickle Omay Grant R. H. Tyler

Lumber War Up To Court Over Antitrust Case

The Supreme Court yesterday heard the government suit alleging Sherman act violations by retail lumber dealers of the Eastern State. The case contests middlemen blocking wholesaler direct sales to consumers and sought to lift an injunction barring retailers from circulating wholesalers lists.

Supreme Court New York

Washington to Represent City at Temperance Conference

Washington will be well represented at a temperance conference in Columbus Ghia on November 14, following the biennial Antistaioon League convention in Columbus November 10 to 13. Delegates include Mrs Margaret Dye Hillis Senator Morria Sheppard Bawin C Dunwiddie Dr Wil pur F Crafts Stephen M Newman Mrs Suessa B Blaine and others.

Washington Columbus Ghia Margaret Dye Hillis Morria Sheppard Bawin C Dunwiddie Wilpur F. Crafts Stephen M. Newman Suessa B. Blaine

Busy Scottish Rite rite confirms 69 class and crowns leaders

Dr. Daniel M. Hailey of McAlister Oklahoma and T. W. Hugo of Duluth Minnesota chosen sovereign grand inspectors general for their states. They will be crowned today as the biennial session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite adjourns later this afternoon. A 62 member class received the 33rd degree at yesterday's conferral, with degrees awarded to numerous named members across many states.

Daniel M. Hailey McAlister Okla T. W. Hugo Duluth, Minn Supreme Council of Daniel M. Halley McAlester Duluth Minn Halley Mr. Hugo

Public Utilities Commission Shifts Toward Lower Rates

Col Chester A Harding told Brightwood Citizens Association at the Brightwood Hotel that lower gas electricity and telephone rates and a rapid universal transfer solution will come through public utilities commission orders. He noted determinations hinge on true values of utilities with funding sought in estimates. Pruning aims to be fair to utilities and residents while addressing salary needs and district concerns amid Congress budget constraints.

Public Utilities Commission Chester A Harding Brightwood Citizens” Association Brightwood Hotel Col. Harding Congress Col Harding Lews FP Shoemaker Association Mr. Shoemaker C C Lancaster William Kemp E C Munfurt Charles W Ray E . Newman G Langley Willeam Holmes Montgomery County

Mission Help China Children Present Tableaux

Two tableaux staged at the First Baptist Church depict the Woman's Baptist Union work with children in costume. A talk on Our Mountain Schools urged support for Southern mountain education. Miss Sallie Priest spoke on reform for Chinese girls and freedom from old customs, while Rev B D Gray and other officers outlined anniversary activities and reception guests.

Woman's Union C. N. Chipman Mr. Gray First Baptist Church Woiman's Baptist Union Southern Baptist Convention Edith Garnér Garnet Jeannette Robert Wilthide Elizabeth Hume Mildred Dakin Evelyn Courtney Jack Turner Viola Smith Elizabeth Chipmen Myrtie Williams Ernestine Jeanette Catherine Sims Mary Parker Alice Speiden Mary Taylor Elsie Hopkins Marian Graffin Clara Shepherd Martha Garner Violet Hudson Elsie Blundell Isabel Furlong Benita Slombard Ione Darcey Irma Mussina Ruth Cutchinson Ida Hurley Muriel Philpott Dinah Herbert Our Mountain B. D. Gray Home Board of Baptist Missions F. E. A. Heck Sallie Priest Marie Bultimater Sarah Brown Kathleen Mallory S. H. Pinkham China C. Nchipaa Marie Buhlimaler Washington Matte Morris Woman’s Mission Union Ming F. EH Heck Union Chinman F. B.S. Heck Raleigh N. C Bryan Magdalena Taylor Mias WN. C CG. N.” Chipman Kathleen Malistry Alabame A. C. Johnaon Warren O' Pal William C. Lowndes R. J. Willingham Richmond, Va Foreign Board G. D. Gray Atlanta, Ga Home Board

Slayer Is Sent To Prison For Murder In 1912

William Sabens a Fort Myer soldier who killed Ada Haynes in July 1912 was sentenced by Chief Justice Clabaugh in the District Supreme Court to 35 years in Maryland State penitentiary. He had been convicted of murder in the first degree previously and after appeals retried, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree with a 20 year minimum and up to life. After half term served, parole may be sought.

William Sabens Fort Myer Ada Haynes Clabaugh District Supreme Court Maryland State Sabéne Court of Appeals Sabene Sabengs

Washington coal dealers protest 5 percent freight tariff increase

Washington coal dealers vow to contest a 5 percent rise in bituminous coal rates set by the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads, effective November 15. They plan to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission, citing potential losses on U S government contracts and urging tariffs be delayed until contract year end.

Washington Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Retail Merchants’ Association U. S Is Af

Police News Notes From A Busy Southeast City

Police records describe Dunnigan's car stuck in a sewer excavation at Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. James F Peake injured when a wagon overturned on Bladensburg Road. Max Gilman found dead of heart failure on Four and a half Street SW. Mounted Officer Shepherd apprehended a suspect in a forged check case near Conduit Road and Thirty-sixth Street. A suspect in forgery and possible related burglary case held near M Street and Thirty-sixth Street. Police seek missing Edwards from Baltimore en route to Donohue’s residence. A jewelry store incident on F Street NW ends with a suspect at large. Hayes’s car breaks a rut between Prant and Minnesota Avenue SE.

Dunnigan Sixth Seusiist Third Street Pennsylvania Avenue Sewer Department James F. Peake Bladensburg Twenty Eighth Street Bladensburg Road Langdon Peake Causalty Hospital Max Gilman Shepherd Seventh Precinct Lucien White Newkirk Road White R. C. Hadwards Baltimore G C. Donohue Eleventh Street C. W. Hayes Potomac Electric Power Company Prant Street Minnesota

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