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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
9
A Continental Trust official denies reports that he is a candidate for West Virginia governor. The article notes internal board changes and plans for new offices, plus discussions of political strategy involving Senate and state party figures.
Engineers on Capital visit Europe to study mining safety conditions. Officials plan a formal report with data from several months of observation. Names include De Rannister, Peter Vatley, Chal Cam, H. M Lackawanna, and John Hawoe, with references to coal and railway lines.
A fragmented report states that the Siete of Washington and Dee Carter of Oklahoma led a group electing 20 chiefs to organize local brotherhoods. Rev. Waters of Watkhima reportedly named as a ceremonial figure amid talks of further elections and influence on national matters.
Subcommittee on District appropriations plans to formulate a yearend appropriation measure at today’s meeting. The planning aims to outline items to be considered by the Finance committee right after the holiday. Clerks have completed a draft agenda, listing items to be acted on by the commissioners.
Frederick Lundin of Chicago, former congressman, testified before the Lorimer Senate investigating committee. He said Gov. Deneen wanted the senator’s seat but feared Chicago newspapers would oppose him, implying Deneen aligned with Lorimer to advance his own interests and bolster his strength.
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress closed its eighth annual session in Washington urging broad federal action on waterway improvement. Senator Newlands faulted both parties for inaction, urging adherence to pledges while Spokane, Washington, pressed its bid to host the next convention. The event included a commemorative dinner at the Willard with numerous lawmakers and delegates in attendance.
The House resolution calls on President Taft for information about the Canada reciprocity bill's beper and pulp section and whether it is in force. It seeks data on the present operation of the pulp and paper tariff and notes that other nations are pressing Canada on similar concessions.
Eight Western governors visiting Washington urged funding a half share by federal and local governments for the District of Columbia. They backed higher pay and pensions for federal clerks and endorsed Congress supporting capital maintenance and beautification efforts.
Ohio Governor Harmon arrived in Washington after campaigning in Georgia. He dined with Ohio adjutant general Weybrecht and Senator Pomerene, then met many lawmakers including Senators Bacon, Hoke Smith, Bryan, Hitchcock, and Cutherson. He plans talks on Ohio redistricting and will depart for Columbus tomorrow afternoon.
Admiral Colby M. Chester retired USN delivered a lecture on Turkey to a large urban audience at the New Masonic Temple last night. Speaking after a four year stay in the country he described conditions before the Young Turks revolt and argued the new party was necessary for national welfare, in a talk hosted by the National Geographic Society.
Persian treasurer general W Morgan Shuster refuses retirement amid Persian government support and Russian pressure. The Russian foreign minister says Tehran’s stance demands satisfaction. Paris Temps notes Russo French entente and Persia crisis. Additional cables show Persian committees seeking diplomatic aid to protect independence and nationals.
California Senator Works wrote to President Taft urging a higher level review of moral conditions in Washington, noting multiple saloons on a block near the Capitol and criticising local commissioners for prioritizing revenue over morality. He cited his own bill to reduce saloons and suggested Congress act on the issue with executive guidance.
Washington and Lee University Alumni Association members at the University Club elected officers for the year Glenn Brown as president John W Invic of West Virginia as first vice president William A Gordon Jr as second VP John P Walker as third VP and Richard W Hynson as secretary and treasurer The active group has grown to about 100 members Admiral K C Hattyday and Senator George E Chamberlain were among attendees Arcee Fayal Argentina and Fouchal Trernla were noted as from New York BAILED sentir for New
Special to The Washington Post report states Joan E. Wilkie chief of the United States secret service left New York after a conference with United States District Attorney Henry A. Wise over alleged undervaluation frauds in German cutlery. She had just returned from Germany aboard the steamship Olympic and is headed to Washington. Also notes the Belgian steamer Van Dyck was wrecked off the Cornish coast with fourteen crew drowned.
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