Mercurial Poison Tide Strikes Self Destruction Wave
Washington faces a surge of self poisoning attempts with bichloride of mercury. Fifteen August cases report to local hospitals, one fatality. Doctors warn of painful, slow death. mercury poisoning harms kidneys and mucous membranes. Publicity blamed, experts urge tighter poison controls and a suicide attempt law.
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Washington
Hoo Sue Ag Tits
Lewis
Pimargency Hospital
Koown
Parsons
A Tewls
New York
Lewin
Aes
Gilliland Stricken Abroad Returns From Europe in Ill Health
Friends of George E. Gilliland former private secretary to Senator Calvin E Brice learned yesterday he is returning from Europe in failing health He has recently suffered two strokes of paralysis and in Berlin fell badly disfiguring his face Representative J P D Post of Washington Court House sent W A Schlobelin to New York to meet Gilliland and bring him to Washington
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George E. Gilliland
Calvin E. Brice
Europe
Berlin
J. P D. Post
Washington
W. A. Schlobelin
New York
Gilliland
Gerard Takes Oath as Ambassador to Germany
James W. Gerard of New York yesterday took the oath of office as ambassador to Germany. He will depart soon for his post in Berlin.
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Gerard
James W. Gerard
New York
Germany
Berlin
Sheffield University to award Works Pupil's Certificate course
The University of Sheffield England has arranged a course based on the Works Pupil's Certificate in engineering. Students attend day courses at the university in winter from October and work at the works from April to September. A certificate will be awarded after completing three years and passing prescribed exams.
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University
Sheffield
England
I Engineering
Gothae
Plead For Williams Seeks DG Post for Old Excise Clerk
Petition circulates to retain Roger Williams chief clerk on the old excise board in District government service. Critics accuse administration of spoils politics after Edward Hart from New Jersey was named clerk of the new excise board. Williams, dropped when the old board ended July 1, worked two months without pay amid calls to keep him in service.
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New’ Jersey
Roger Williams
Excise Board
Willams
Williams
New Jersey
Edward’ J. ‘Hart
New Excise Board
Washington
Hart
Move in Freight Case Under Antitrust Law
Attorney Daish argues Sherman Act violations by a rail and water line alliance affecting Baltimore freight. Petition filed with the U S Attorney General seeks Sherman Act proceedings, naming railroads and water carriers as parties and citing a report that water transport was controlled by combinations or rail dominance. A conference with the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association finalize plans to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission after a Tuesday meeting.
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McReynolds
Joan B. Dalsh
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
United States
Baltimore
Comining, Stoner
Washington
New York
New Haven
Hartford, Railroad
New England Navigation Company
New England Steamship Company
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Pennsylvania Rail
Philadelphia
Baltimore and
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Delaiare Railroad
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad
Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia
Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants’”’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington excursion parade to ship St Johns for band rally
A Washington outing plans a day trip by steamer with a big band, pianola concerts, and choruses led by William F. Gude. The event, organized by R P Andrews, departs at 8 30 from Commerce Wharf and includes auto car support from Auto Car Sale and Service Co. Participants must send baggage to 1202 Street NW by Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.
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National Capital
Cwill
Washington
Excursionista
Signor
R.P. Andrews
Mackenleagio
Tris Panne
St. Johns
Auto Car Saleag ‘and* Service Company
Frank 8. Geraghty
Board urges merit system at academy and clearer drills
A lengthy board of visitors report from Annapolis urges reforms at the academy. It calls for civilian instructors, merit-based hires, systematic pay increases, and longer notice before end of the academic year. The panel notes discontent with the current routine and proposes allowing participation in mid term drills.
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Beemy AL Annapolis
Sfha
Supreme Court Appeal Delays Lower Court Ruling
A petition filed yesterday seeks a special appeal and stay of lower court action in a dispute over the eligibility of a commissioner appointed by President Wilson and confirmed by the Senate. The move could halt proceedings for now and push the case toward the United States Supreme Court after appellate review.
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Ralstown
Wright
Friznell
Wilson
Senate
United States
Supreme Court
Appellate S
Newman
Tustlon Shepard
Court’ of Appeals
Robb
Falmouth
Mass
Frizzell
Ship tests ordered after Mare Island review
Naval experts have ordered West to test the ship's equipment further. The current rigging limits the vessel for coaling warships at Genoa while anchored, except in calm conditions.
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Adaling
Jek
Mare Island Felle
Ith
Génox
Iarbore
Dyer Defeats Effort On Exise Board Residency
The Missouri representative failed to gain residency rules for the new excise board as the House approved District items totaling 26 000 in the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Dyer argued for bona fide residents of the District, hoping residents in Washington would retain a voice in their own affairs.
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New Excise' Board
Dyer
Missouri
Excise Board
Washington
Porto ‘Rico
Hawaii
Kinkead
Wilson
Dyer Amendment Defeated in House Debate on Rail Safety
The House defeated the Dyer amendment after a point of order questioned its scope as members argued over district representation in lawmaking and administration. Earlier, the Mann amendment providing 25,000 for an Interstate Commerce Commission probe of block signal systems and automatic devices to prevent railroad collisions passed but the New Haven wreck spurred strong calls for early safety legislation.
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House
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Funeral Service for William H Walton in Newark
William H Walton Treasury Department clerk died Friday after an illness of weeks. Funeral at Newark at 6 oclock, burial to follow, with services at his home 3666 Fourteenth Street Northwest. Widow H Mogle Walton survives. Reverend Bernard Braskamp officiated, the note indicating illness and family details.
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Walton
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H. Walton
Treasury
Newark
Fourteenth Street
N. J
Bernard Braskamp
Boston
H. Mogle
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