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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

Page

11

Tariff Board Report on wool and cotton due December 1

White House reports say the tariff board will submit its wool and cotton schedule analysis to President Taft by December 1. Emery and Sanders deny fixed rates or direct congressional recommendations, while debate continues on possible tariff options and a separate wool inquiry.

Emery ER. H. Santers Tle Tari Payne Rariiy Taft White House Halrinan Every Awl Sanders Waite House Amazon Toard United States Eitain

Tyler's Pathetic Case Highlights Family Turmoil

An account of the Tyler family reads like a tragedy. President John Tyler's youngest son faces medical crises, bankruptcy, and the near death of his wife from tuberculosis while caring for an amputated arm and a hospital stay. The family home is strained, mortgages loom, and kin in Virginia hold public roles as one brother runs a college and another serves as a judge.

Washington Post Eylim Willammburg Familly Ashland Tyler Chilal Willam and Mary College

Woman Struck by Taxicab on Seventh Street and Pennsylvan ia Avenue

Mrs HH M Nog of Arlington County was knocked down yesterday by a taxicab owned by Vermont Garage and operated by Cleveland B Cook at 1437 A street southeast. She was taken to Emergency Hospital and later to the home of Mrs M Oldfield where she is visiting. She is expected to recover. Also noted, William RB Hearst contributed 700 to the 6.8 fund raised by Independence Leagues of New York County, per state secretary filing.

Eachmond County Seventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Nolan Vermont Cleveland B Cook Tazicab M. Oldfield Hearet William Independence Leagues New York County

Woman Kills Big Moose near Duluth

Miss Rose Biew returned to Duluth with a large moose she shot after it charged at her. She reported the encounter as scary yet successful, saying the animal fell after her second shot.

Duluth Minn Rose Biewie Woods

United States Moves To Dissolve Steel Trust

New York reports the United States seeks to dissolve the Steel Trust under the Sherman antitrust law. Attorney General Wickersham aims to determine violator status and expedite the government dissolution suit. Corporation attorneys prepare answer to the bill, with a possible early January filing and potential demurrer if delayed by court.

New York United States Bregl Ce Tien Wickersham Corporation

Charles S. Francia Dead Diplomat, Publisher and Athlete

Charles S. Francia, proprietor of the Troy Times and former ambassador to Austria Hungary, died today at Troy. A diplomat who served as minister to Greece, Ferrania, and Servia, he also starred in athletics, winning several single scull and long distance running titles and holding a world record on Wasacfa Callega.

Troy Charles S. Francis The Troy Times Austria-Hungary Athens Nny John M Francis United States Saratoga Lake Franelg

Taft Cabinet Sets Out Second Treaties Message

The Taft administration prepared a second on topic message for Congress before Christmas adjournment. It will cover passports for American Hebrews in Russia, Mexican and Chinese relations, and other pertinent topics. The cabinet met from 2.20 pm to 7.45 pm, focusing solely on the message.

Russia Mexico China Taft Congress White House

Weather and river notes and death of ex mayor Gilroy

Weather bulletin shows Ontario snow and rising pressure with generally fair conditions elsewhere across the United States. Temperatures rise in the lake region and central valleys, with colder spells in New England and the Midwest. snow possible in the Great Lakes and northeast overnight. Potomac and Shenandoah rivers reported clear. Former New York Mayor Thomas F Gilroy dies at 82 in Far Rockaway after an apoplexy following a brief illness.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Ontario Upper Lake Region Indiana Ohio New Eugland Lake Atlantic Gulf South Atlantic Gulf States Florida New England Lake Region Ohio Valley Minngata North Dakgia Middle Atlantic States North Pacific Avante New Englehs Middle Atlantic West Gulf Coast European Grand Banks Great Lakes Gilroy New York Thoman F Gilroy Far Rockaway Inn

Burglary Tools in Their EIT

James B McNamara and Ortte E McManigal were arrested on April 12 near Detroit and quickly sent to Chicago. Authorities found a cache of burglary gear including safebreaking instruments, fuse devices, a Kodak, copper wire, batteries, and a book of city information. Names listed include Orrie Ma and Frank Sullivan, with multiple storages, magazines, and a Maxim rifle component among the items.

Detroit Mica James B . McNamara Ortte E McManigal Woodward Avenue High Street Chicago Los Angeles Losimes Cat Datroit Orrle Maend Frank Sullivan Kodak

Aged Shaker Grand Jury Finds No Indictment

Kissimmee Florida December 1 The Osceola County grand jury returned no bill against Brother Egbert Gillette accused of aiding the Shaker colony in chloroforming women at their request The jury’s announcement followed days of rumors that no indictment would be returned against colony members who were alleged to have chloroformed women at her own request Gillette has been in jail about two months and shows no remorse over his actions

Grand Jury Washington Kissimme Fla Osceola County Egbert Gillette Sadie Marchant Litte Ghaker Gillette

Court Frees Mrs Eggleston in Divorce Ruling

A Washington court grants a divorce to Mrs Eggleston, former Washington newspaper correspondent, while she did not appear at the trial. The judge cites insolvency proceedings and custody arrangements as part of the decision. Eggleston, previously tied to the Cincinnati post office money division, is serving a two year federal sentence for embezzlement at Fort Leavenworth.

Washington Washington Fest Igon Esgrestod States Money Division Cincinnati Post Office Warner Eayleston Fort Leaven Kang Eggleston

Injuries IX Fight Fatal in 18th Ward

Lott White and John Lewis, both colored, were involved in a fight that left White dead on a Thursday night. Lewis, 27, of 134 Wiliec Place, reportedly struck White after a confrontation near northwest 18th Court. Patrolman J. W. Simcle arrested Lewis in the aftermath.

John" Lewie Lott Yedra John Lewis Wiliec Lawis J. W. Simcle

Board in Havana Delayed Survey on Maine Recovery

The board of survey tasked with the Maine wreck in Havana harbor was kept there until Monday, with no sign of significance to the detention as it completed its investigation. House appropriations committee members endorsed a 250,000 request to finish raising the battleship Maine, based on their Havana inspection. Rear Admiral Nicholson said delays were due to minor remaining details. The orders came from the Secretary of the Navy.

Havana United States Board of Survey New York Appropriations Committee House of Representatives Cristobal Panama Cuba Nicholson Bureau of Navigation

Changes at White Houseappoints executive clerk and chief clerk

Rhadolph Forster, after over ten years at the White House, was named executive clerk to the President at 4000 a year. Sherman P. Allen of the Washington bureau of the New York Herald was sworn in as chief clerk at 4800 a year. The changes reduce duties for the President's secretary Hilles, fueling talk he may become chairman of the Republican national committee.

Rhadolph Forster White House Sherman P. Allen Washington New York Herald Hilles Republican National Committee

Wills of Twins Duplicates Reported in Probate

Almost identical wills of Mrs A L Sanford and Miss Eva L Eno twins of New Britain admitted to probate today in Washington Post circulation. Each leaves property in life trust for the survivor and on the survivor’s death divides the estate equally among seven grand nieces and nephews.

Washington Post Winsted A. L. Sanford Misa Eva L. Eno New Britain Brooklyn

Mount St Mary's players recover after Thanksgiving game

John McMorris halfback of Mount St Mary's football team and Bob Marmion son of the late Rear Admiral Marmion were able to leave beds in Baltimore after the Thanksgiving day game with Catholic University. Mike Thompson coach arrived from Emmitsburg to check on McMorris.

John McMorris Mount St Mary's Catholic University Bob” Marmion Marmion Baltimore Mike Thompson McMorrin Washington Emmitsburg Iook

Government worker seeks lower salary and subordinate role

A veteran official requested a reduction to zero annual salary and a lower position yesterday. The request was unusual as Harrison has served in government since December, citing advancing age and the need for less demanding duties. The request will be granted.

Crarimant Harrison O 'Ee

Taft commutes four month term for Abraham Lichtenstein

The Washington matter reports President Taft reducing a four month sentence for Abraham Lichtenstein to expire December 15 after his prior confinement and customs duties related to smuggling. The event occurs amid broader talks at The Hague on international drug policy and opium concerns.

Abraham Lichtenstein Arile War Fork Taft

Steel inquiry stalemate in House conference over steel trust probes

Democratic leaders failed to resolve differences between Hanley and Martin W. Lattleton on continuing inquiry into United States Steel Corporation. Speaker Clark and Underwood debated Littleton’s charges and a later plan to examine steel ties to labor and transport, with a decision postponed to tomorrow.

Clark Underwood Stanley Littleton Henry B. Martin House of United States Bteel Corporation Underswood Ateel Corporation Heall MéGilicuddy Lit-tston Henry B Mar Representative Clayton Judiciary Committee Representative Henry Steel Corporation Steel Trust

Mahon Seeks Pardon After Manslaughter Sentence

Frank W. McMahon, convicted of manslaughter in the killing of George Leary, was sentenced to a penitentiary term of not less than five nor more than ten years. His counsel waived appeal to pursue a pardon with the state board of pardons.

Philadelphia Dac Frank W. McMahon George Leary McMahon State Board of Pardons SS Ere

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