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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
1
Canadians appear likely to back a reciprocity adoption measure as political chatter grows around the policy. Analysts say the changing stance could smooth cross border relations and ease trade friction between Canada and allies.
Newport reports Colonel Astor offered to pay for a wedding service to unite Jaco Astor and Miss Maselline of New York between Monday and Tuesday. Rev. Howard A. Johnson said he was asked to perform the ceremony but declined after learning of the money offer. Dr. Johnson explained the temptation faced by a poorer minister. Uncle Joe Cannon is taking up golf as a hobby.
Montreal September 7 reports from Yukon to Halifax show doubt over the coming election outcome. Laurier supporters say Conservatives and Nationalist allies have used up their strongest arguments and that Laurier will press a trump card soon by challenging Conservative claims for better freer trade with Great Britain and a measure to increase British preferences.
Mrs Hetty Green the famed rich woman leases No 5 West Ninetieth Street New York in a brownstone front moving from Hoboken and brief hotel stays She plans a quiet life as she passes business control to her son and settles into the fashionable quarter of Manhattan.
News that Senator J A Bailey will not seek reelection shocks officials but supporters deem the Bailey machine broken and Bailey unlikely to reconsider Campbell gains in Democratic nomination hopes as Morris Sheppard and C S Randall emerge as other likely contenders in Texas politics.
Five international presidents of railroad shop employes federation rushed to Sacramento to avert a strike deemed imminent by Sacramento leaders. President Kline warned a strike could be ordered from Chicago at any time, while a state conference is scheduled in Frisco to discuss unity among unions.
Sidney A. Stauton is described as a rear admiral and a staunch friend of the president, noted for his loyal service and close association with the administration. The piece highlights his career milestones and public esteem within military and political circles.
The body of Katherine Cecil Thurston author of The Masquerader and The Gambler was found in a Cork hotel room. She had been living quietly after divorcing Ernest Temple Thurston whom she married in 1901.
Columbus report states Attorney General Hogan and Prosecutor Turner say money for Diegel's defense came from other indicted men. Diegel claims no funds and offers to name accomplices if he faces mercy at sentencing by Judge Kinkead, who is ready to sentence Diegel this week.
A letter to Prosecutor Wendenburg claims an eyewitness saw Henry Beattie kill Mrs Beattie on July 18. The informant offers to testify and suggests exhuming the body for corroboration if the witness is believed. Proceedings may reopen the Beattie trial with possible cross city cooperation.
Columbus Ohio September The new board of administration has reappointed Professor J W Jones as superintendent of the state school for the Deaf and Dumb. Jones led the institution for 16 years and his re election was by acclamation.
United States Attorney Wise announced two federal indictments dated Aug 28 charging Nathan Allen of Kenosha Wisconsin and John R Collins of Memphis Tennessee with smuggling and conspiracy to defraud the United States in the Jenkins Allen jewel case. Also reported, Engineer Dubois of the Buffalo and Allegheny train died when his engine plunged into a landslide near Brookville Pennsylvania.
Ottawa Ont September 7 the Canadian government rejects proposed changes by the United States to the 1908 international fisheries treaty. Officials say years of negotiations will be nullified and the matter will be officially announced in a few days with the backers of Lake Michigan and western fishing interests named as objecting parties.
President Taft arrives in Hartford to speak on peace at the Connecticut state fair after a luncheon with Governor Baldwin Mayor Smith and leading citizens. A parade with the president centerpiece and governor band follows before his ground address.
Jeremiah Blosser, nominated for councilman on the Democratic ticket in Fostoria Ohio, died of peritonitis within 24 hours after the primary elections closed.
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