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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1911
Page
2
A lengthy discourse on modern weapons and air power criticizes governments for funding life-destroying tech. It questions arbitration as a path to peace, notes the burden of armed forces on economies, and reflects on Tolstoy and Christian ideals. The interview with Kokovtzoff covers Russia's finances, Balkans, and the Jewish question amid rising persecution.
Representative Kahn of California in the House introduced a resolution for a thorough investigation of the army. It calls for a Congressional Committee to examine the War Department and demands an efficient fighting force to justify annual military spending over one hundred million dollars. He cites the Mexican frontier mobilization as evidence of organizational failures and slow mobilization.
A British felicitation from the National Peace Council and Evangelical Free Churches of England and Wales expresses deep gratitude to President Taft for his arbitration proposal between the two nations. Rev. F. B. Meyer delivered a parchment memorial representing about 10,000 congregations and 25 arbitration societies.
The Lorimer Investigating Committee in Washington plans to call nearly all Illinois legislators who elected Senator Lorimer as witnesses. Cyrus H. McCormick of International Harvester and ex Gov Richard Yates of Illinois will testify Tuesday before sailing Thursday. They will be asked about the 100000 fund tied to Lorimer’s election and the jackpot fund in the Illinois Legislature. The panel expects strenuous hearings and may hold night sessions from the start.
The battleship Florida nearing completion at the New York Navy Yard was ordered placed in commission on September fifteenth. Its sister Utah is expected ready by August first. Both dreadnoughts will be the greatest ships in the American Navy and join the reorganized Atlantic Fleet.
President and Mrs Taft receive numerous silver and glass gifts from public figures and groups as they mark their silver wedding anniversary. A 5 000 guest reception planned with a unique no line format. Aunt Della Torrey and Robert Taft arrive as dignitaries fill the White House. Maryland presents a commemorative silver gift honoring 1886 1911.
William A. Edwards of Los Angeles and brother in law to President Taft arrived in New York aboard the French liner Lorraine. He will attend the President and Mrs Taft silver wedding tomorrow while his wife remains abroad. Edwards to stay a few days as guest of Henry Datt.
Speaker Clark says Pennsylvania can be carried by a reorganized Democratic Party in 1912. He predicts no factional splits if younger Democrats push old leaders aside and references delegates to the Presidential convention. He warns against a Bryan faction and urges unity behind the strongest candidate.
The War Department will present the pioneer Wright aeroplane to the Smithsonian. The two year old model is obsolete, yet remains flyable as aviation expands at College Park Maryland. A new aeroplane heads to Washington and another from San Antonio will be shipped here.
Chauffeur Alexander Hyslop reports to West Forty-seventh Street Station after striking Max Sarbon 18 of 879 Sixth Avenue. The youth was taken to Roosevelt Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Howard Aronson 8 of 2418 Cumberland Avenue was hit on a bridge to Pelham Bay Park and rushed to Fordham Hospital with a fractured skull. George Hess 12 of 70 Spruce Street Bloomfield N J was struck near his home by Chester Fisher Montclair chauffeur for Frank H Jones of Montclair. Fisher was arrested and claims the boy jumped in front of the car. Hess suffers a skull fracture.
Jubilee Yacht Club members protest after U S customs officers boarded power domes racing in Salem. Officials say search aimed to verify life preservers and extinguishers. Race for a Gardner trophy halted. club plans Washington protest. Presid ent Taft and Navy Secretary Meyer cited among members.
Patrolman Beckley and Patrolman McGrath confronted a gang at 152nd Street and Morris Avenue. They arrested Frank Tafe, 21, of 698 Morris Avenue after a clash that left Tafe and McGrath with scalp wounds. Both were treated at Lebanon Hospital. wounds deemed not dangerous.
Frank W. Vanderlip president of the National City Bank received a large loving cup from bank employees led by David Reynolds at his Scarborough home. About 700 guests traveled by special train for a lawn party with a five act vaudeville show and an al fresco supper, followed by a performance of Rip Van Winkle by the George Oberod company on the lawn.
A 5000 member Negro delegation with 15 spokesmen will travel to Washington to urge President Taft to address them. The New England Baptist missionary convention approved the plan, proposed by Rev. G L P Taliaferro of the Christian Banner Philadelphia.
Secret Service agents reported the capture of three alleged counterfeiters near Bluefield West Virginia. Polen M M Leonard and Jack Wilson were taken with 100 bogus silver dollars and a counterfeiting outfit.
Federal Circuit Court seized the gunboat Hornet on orders today in New Orleans alleging violation of neutrality laws. The libel says Hornet was fitted there on December 21 1910 with arms including machine guns and cannons and used in a military expedition against the Honduran Government.
Dr Dumas a Bemidji physician and Cass Lake resident denies charges after detectives thwart a planned affray in Commercial Clubrooms. Police kept a special Red Lake line train heated and three cars ready, with buckshot loaded shotguns to corral fleeing suspects. Dumas claims innocence and cites political faction conflicts as possible motives. He phoned his wife from Cass Lake saying to keep a stiff upper lip.
In Washington on June 17 the House adjourned after a lengthy debate on the Wool bill. The vote on final passage is expected late in the week as the majority faces a potential discharge motion. Payne and Clark led exchanges over tariffs and trusts with talks on the Underwood wool schedule and the Shoe Machinery Company amid party strategy and threats of no-quorum orders.
At a Constitutional Club luncheon in London Sir Wilfrid Laurier told British statesmen that the Canada United States reciprocity pact should not alarm anyone. He said Canada prefers trade with the mother country and will extend privileges to England on equal terms with other nations. He noted British preference is a top policy in Canada and will guide actions regardless of Britain’s moves.
Washington June 17 The debate on fair play for Jews in the army prompts a bill by Mr Sulzer of New York to add two army chaplains who may be rabbis. The army already lists 66 chaplains by faith including Catholics Protestants and Lutherans.
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reported favorably on a bill for ante and post election publicity of campaign expenses for president, VP, senators and representatives. An amendment extends publicity to primaries, risking Democratic opposition in both chambers. Republicans seek to force a party record against real publicity.
Bids opened for three large wireless towers to be built at Fort Myer Virginia. Baltimore Bridge Co wins with 600 foot main tower and two 450 foot towers totaling about 2.0 to 3.0 mile range and Atlantic relays. System aims to link Washington with Europe and Africa coast vessels. Construction requires 900 tons of steel and a two year development period at Brants Rock prior to decision.
Washington June 17 The House Special Committee of Inquiry into United States Steel Corp delays progress by ten days due to Chairman Stanley's absence. Next meeting planned in Washington in July with potential hearings in New York. Witness list may include J Pierpont Morgan and ex President Roosevelt if they appear. interest noted in Roosevelt regarding Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption. John W Gates is the only observed non Steel Corp affiliated witness so far.
The Committee on Manufactures wrapped up its hearing on Chicago packers and Pure Food Law additions for cold storage. Chemist Richardson of Armour & Co said no deterioration occurs in properly frozen meat and bacteria cannot attack meat kept below 15 degrees. He asserted properly frozen meat could be kept for at least six years.
Secretary Stimson approved Bates and Cheeseboro Steamship Co. plan to load freight at Colon for Philadelphia on Panama Canal steamers. This creates a co terminal in New York Isth mian trade and reduces congestion by diversifying through freight. Canal steamers will not establish a regular Colon Philadelphia schedule but will move freight as available on the Pacific side.
Washington June 17 The Department of Justice expects the American Tobacco Company will not file a rehearing application in the Supreme Court before June 29 as allowed by the court decree. Attorneys De Lancey Nicoll and W W Fuller plan another conference with Attorney General Wickersham to discuss a possible reorganization plan for approval and submission to the United States Circuit Court.
A special report by Surgeon General Orney shows San Antonio troops had a May non-effective rate of 23.4 per thousand, far below the 41.48 rate for the U S Army last year, indicating better health than many posts.
Joseph F Smith head of the Mormon Church must travel from Salt Lake City to Washington to testify before the House Sugar Trust investigation on Utah Idaho Sugar Company ties. He cites rheumatism and business duties while urging readiness from other sugar executives to appear.
General Wickersham presented the House Expenditures Committee with a list of special attorneys paid from March 5, 1909, to May 31, 1911, under a law enforcing the Sherman Anti Trust Act. Henry L. Stimson led with 60 000 dollars for sugar fraud cases and expenses, totaling 83 320 dollars. Other top earners included Frank B. Kellogg at 41 000 dollars (48 917 with expenses) and J C McReynolds at 34 666 dollars (35 516 with expenses).
Panama bond issue offers 2.50 premium with about 1 billion in circulation potential. Bonds bear 3 percent interest, dated June 1 1911, payable in US gold in 50 years, quarterly interest. Denominations include 100 500 and 1000 and tax exempt. Payment due by July 15 with various payable forms. delivery around July 1.
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