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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
1
The Democrats and Republican insurgents clashed over the cotton and steel amendments as La Follette’s influence waned. Senator Penrose’s maneuvering and Cummins steel clause fueled a dramatic Senate session ending with insurgents defeated and adjournment prospects rising.
President Taft cites lack of accurate information to justify the wool bill, signaling future recommendations to reduce Schedule K as protection levels are debated. He also acknowledges a belief that many current rates are too high, aligning with his protectionist stance amid congressional proceedings.
Democratic senators passed the House cotton bill with amendments including a steel schedule. Republican leaders, seeking veto justification, privately warned Democrats they would control the situation, rupturing the insurgent alliance and ending bipartisan support for wool revision and free-list measures. A straight Democratic bill now heads to the President for a veto with no Republican backing.
Dr. Harvey Wiley, head of the Bureau of Chemistry, charged that three cabinet officers overrode a ruling denying the use of the name corn syrup for glucose after the Corn Products Company offered money to chemists for affidavits. He cited Secretary Wilson's appointment of Dr Dunlap and alleged authority over bureau investigations, and described prior communications, negotiations, and the board's divided votes in food and drug inspections. He asserted he learned of charges only when asked to resign and defended his actions and beliefs amid committee questioning.
Benjamin Riggs known as Bunpie shoots two men at Eugene Daley's saloon on K Street Northwest injuring Luke Welsh and Nicholas Donohue. He escapes into water, pursued by a large crowd as police seal the area near the Georgetown house of trouble at 1 Fowler's Hill.
Mrs Anna Betts claims Louis Betts drew vast gambling profits including a $140,000 lump sum from a “steel king” with ties to Atlantic City roulette devices. She cites prior similar remarks by Mrs Cecil Marsten. Betts denies offers of settlement and asserts ongoing marital dissolution proceedings begun in 1903.
In Aldershot 15,000 troops entrain as London loyalists prevail, soldiers form camps near the metropolis station. Up to 100,000 men may be ordered to walk out. Nonunionists align with organized workers as Premier and Chancellor push measures to hasten action. Delays viewed as futile.
A condensed index lists Triumph in Senate Save Steel King Lost at Varo Whey Sais He Was Overruled Bullets Wound Two English Labor War On Kills Himself in Hotel President Vetces Vool- Bil Changes in Consular Service Aviators in Thrilling Flights a Taft Awaits Aussips in Rain Atwood''s Flight Tast Urging Di oree Reform Roosevelt Defends His Course Printers in Controversy 4-Baseball Results 3-Racing Results Troopers Arrive in Camp Editorial Society Financial Missing Girl a Bride Sues Her Chinese Husband Ghareh Not to Be Removed Glen Echo Election Enjoyed.
Rome August 17 physicians report the Pope is improving with normal temperature and for the first time since illness began allows a departure from a liquid diet. He was served rice in chicken broth and stewed fruit as a light meal.
A New York World cable describes a deepening railway dispute in Britain. Rail workers and unions threaten widespread walkouts, with reports of mass stoppages, nonunion participation, and mounting military and government actions. London sees limited disruption while provinces report speedier shutdowns aboard freight services. Military mobilization accelerates as officials seek an amicable settlement.
Charles Nathan a Fort Smith Arkansas cloths merchant with neurasthenia died by suicide in a New York hotel room after a year of absent treatment from a woman physician Dr Nettie Klein. Nathan arrived with the doctor and friends reported health improvements but the coroner ordered an autopsy despite indications of self inflicted wound.
St. Petersburg Aug 7 Curtis Guild jr the newly appointed American ambassador to Russia was received by Emperor Nicholas at Peterhoff in audience. Guild was accompanied by all members of the star of the American embassy who were also received by his majesty.
Robert Robey aged 1 of 614 L street southeast died from muriatic acid effects this morning during transfer to Emergency Hospital A letter to a young woman unreadable to police was found in his room Robey retired last night around 1 00 and died before 3 00 this morning Neighbor Snotwood who rooms nearby reported odd behavior Police noted sobriety and souring odor in the area The notes mention Frederick and Reture Aug 20 Baltimore A Chi a Train leaves Union Station
President Taft vetoes the wool tariff bill in a special message, urging a staged revision with accurate data. Democrats plan to press for passage over the veto led by Unterwood, while Republicans warn of insufficient support to override. Taft cites nonalignment with his campaign platform and calls for information from the tariff board before any broad changes.
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