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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
7
Public notice from The Washington Post advertising rapid mail delivery to subscribers across the country. It invites readers to send new addresses, confirm how long mail should be sent, and offers subscription rates and advance payment details.
The piece argues nations will not trade navy power for peace treaties. It cites the Institute of International Law detailing ten topics for the 1915 Hague conference including naval law arbitration and aircraft regulation. It warns the United States cannot rely on treaties alone for security against big powers.
The article discusses Frances Willard's wineglass metaphor for upright balance, then surveys Pegoud and others performing headstand and somersault maneuvers in flight. It notes airship progress, promises of conquest, and the tension between spectacular feats and practical aviation, with unclear implications for reliable control and safety.
The Senate banking hearing exposed strong Chicago bankers opposition to the Glass currency bill. They demand bank control of currency and oppose a central board power, urging a smaller regional system and preservation of private bank capital and deposits. Insurgent sentiment appears among committee members, with a bankers’ report due at the American Bankers Association convention in New York.
An editorial argues against a 15 percent tariff on foreign language books, warning such a duty harms immigrant education and access to literature. It notes the House favored free entry, urges keeping books affordable to broaden minds, and links the issue to broader calls for free art imports.
A opinion piece argues the annual Army and Navy football game belongs in Washington, not New York. It says the capital has better crowd handling and facilities, and would make the event a true national symbol of patriotism and friendly competition.
A long civic notice outlines the 78 London livery companies summoned to the Guildhall on Michaelmas day September 2 for the election of the new lord mayor. The reigning chief magistrate Sir Burnett will retire, with sheriffs acting as returning officers. Bowater is the likely successor, praised for hospitality and public spirit, while noting the block system's limits and historic trades represented among past lord mayors.
Senate continued consideration of the tariff bill with Kenyon amendment on aluminum rejected 5 to 12. Hearings paused, to resume after tariff passage. Henry Morgenthau nominated ambassador to Turkey reported favorably by Foreign Relations. Banking and currency panel outlined views on currency reform. West Virginia coal strike probe resumes with operator testimony. House passed Hetch Hetchy bill granting San Francisco water rights. Lobbyist Mulhall questioned, and currency hearings adjourned for the day.
Former President William H. Taft was elected president of the American Bar Association at the Montreal meeting, chosen by acclamation. Officers named include Secretary George Whitelock and Treasurer Frederick E. Wadhams with an expanded executive slate. honorary Canadians R L Borden Sir Wilfrid Laurier and others listed.
Barrow in Furness England Sept 3 One of the world s most formidable battleships the Reshad i Hamis was launched today as the first unit in the rejuvenated Turkish navy She displaces over 23000 tons and carries ten 13 5 inch guns surpassing any British vessel in gun power Her contract calls for 21 knots speed and turbine engines develop 31000 horsepower
Provisional Chinese President Yuan Shi Kai announced he would resign as soon as peace is restored. Report from Mukden cites a telegram describing retirement contingent on peace.
Orders list multiple Army officers from infantry coast artillery and field artillery moving to new posts and duties. Capt Constant Cordier and Maj Edwin Sarratt receive relieved and adjutant duties respectively. Capt Francis Griffin to Army Transport Service San Francisco. Capt John B W Corey and others assigned or visiting Camden East Orange Binghamton Syracuse for training andInstruction. Lt Charles Smart to Walter Reed Hospital. Lt Omar Qua de to Texas City for duty. Lt Perry Gallup reassigned to Fort Monroe. Lt Charles Reynolds to Fort Sill for artillery school.
Lieut P P Blackburn detached to Kansas. Lieut R F Bernard to Tennessee. Lieut F T Van Auren to Paducah. Ensign C Y Johnston to Connecticut. Ensign W M Corry Jr to Paducah. Ensign J M Sylvester to Balch. Ensign R J Carbtarphen to Kansas. Naval Constructors T G Roberts to Fore River Shipbuilding Co. and 3 F Smith to Newport News. Movements list ships arrived and sailed to various Navy yards and drill grounds.
From The World's Work an 1890s discussion shows long road to modern heart operations. It cites Paget 1895 and a dramatic 1902 Alabama case where surgeons, without anesthesia, repaired a left ventricle wound exposing the heart and saved a boy after 65 minutes.
New York Herald reports Dr. Hamilton Rice and Lieut. Ritter von Bauer arrived from Manaus aboard the Stephen. They spent 30 months seeking river sources in regions rarely traveled, noting interlocking Amazon and Orinoco feeds and taming tiger and tapir encounters.
The body of Mrs defanus Etrich died July 6 at 635 Amsterdam Avenue New York will be buried at sea Friday at sunset from the Kronprinz Wilhelm after a four crossing journey of over 12 000 miles Her will directed burial in Breslau Germany but grave space was unavailable Relatives had the body brought back to New York and the daughter Mrs Reinshauser sailed from Hoboken aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm to perform the burial at sea as instructed
Alexander A. McCormick head of the Chicago County Board supports a Sandwich Island street wear trend. He argues abolition of clothes would improve morals and that Miss September Morn’s costume could become Chicago’s popular style, saying imagination and curiosity drive vicious thoughts and clothes excite the imagination.
Jackson Mich Dispatch to the Boston Post reports Paul De Mott escaped from jail at Forest Mississippi where he was serving a sentence for carrying concealed weapons. He left a note expressing regret at leaving without goodbye and said unbearable heat forced the escape while promising to pay the remaining fine if he can raise the money.
A collection of stray quotes and typographical notes from historical papers. Mentions Louisville Courier Journal hints and home hints. References Edgar wartime mockups and a misprint in a military article about untimely loss.
John Martin former United States senator from Kansas died at his Topeka home after a nine week illness. A Democratic nominee for governor three times he helped fuse Kansas politics in 1892 and served in the Senate to fill an unexpired term. He was 79.
An American woman tossed a bouquet of roses from a hotel window as Emperor William passed en route to Tempelhof field. The bouquet carried a ticket to the emperor, and the woman wore a large placard reading 40,00 days. Police detained her for identity verification and launched hours of inquiry, withholding her name.
The Hague September 4 The Interparliamentary council adopted an amended Bartholdt resolution praising Secretary Bryan's plan that nations bind to submit disputes for investigation by an impartial commission before hostilities. It calls on governments to enter negotiations for such an arrangement and asks the arbitration committee to consider and include it in proposals.
Berlin reports the German exhibit to Panama Pacific will be reconsidered after pressure from Count von Bernatorff and Frederick J. W. Skiff. The government will study the issue, likely delaying any decision until late in the year after the tariff bill passage. The Leipzig League of Industrialists holds a September 10 11 meeting to discuss the exhibit.
The report notes a Southern storm moving inland over North Carolina losing intensity. Temperatures are warm across the plains and Mississippi Ohio valleys, with new September heat records. Cooler conditions near the Great Lakes and at other regions, with rain in Virginia North Carolina and the north Pacific coast and local showers in gulf states. Forecast calls for fair weather Thursday and Friday with cooler temperatures in the Atlantic states and upper Ohio Valley, and warm weather across plains and central valleys. Winds vary by coast and region. Temperature readings include midnight 71, 6 am 70s, 2 pm 82, 4 pm 83, 10 pm 76. Maximum 70s, humidity 61 76. Rainfall 3 for 24 hours ending 1 pm. Sunshine 30 percent. Temperatures in other cities noted.
In Washington and at Cape Cod gatherings, Thomas Taggart urged Congress to pass currency reform and tariff measures promptly, noting business leaders favor clarity over tariff changes. He referenced Gov Foss’s independent bid and discussed expectations for federal tariff action and economic policy.
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