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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
9
Report outlines looming tariff clash in Congress with insurgents backing protection, Republicans demanding specific duties, and a potential Taft veto. Senate leaders discuss reducing tariff lines while upholding party principles amid Democratic positions on policy.
A fragmented report notes Cat Dec 18 and Gus Johnson endorsing a presidential preference primary law. The statement opposes reactionary tactics and calls for clear party machinery support while opposing technicalities that threaten future success.
An afternoon blaze swept a state prison workshop housing about 60 inmates. Guards and local crews battled the fire until the Trenton department arrived, keeping the blaze contained with a watchful restart successfully under control.
Senate case moves to call Lorimer after Christmas recess as lawyers plan to finish other witnesses first. Edward Hines of Chicago is questioned about a Union League Club meeting following Lorimer’s election. Mammy Abrahams, a Springfield Dem, faces sharp cross examination by committee attorneys.
House Democrats fear an omnibus public buildings bill this session as Underwood and Fitzgerald pledge to fight any such project to a finish. Treasury deficits and the pension bill looming influence decisions, with objections to new rivers and harbors or ships programs. The plan is to wait for Treasury conditions to warrant appropriations rather than rush the bill.
Representative Underwood, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, rejects Secretary Knox's idea of using the tariff to force concessions from foreign nations. He says attempts to impose an added customs tax have made enemies and accomplished little, proposing instead to offer concessions by adjusting tariff rates to secure better terms from other countries.
Twenty one district prisoners were taken to the Federal prison at Atlanta yesterday. Among them was Arthur Cornwell sentenced to life for killing his brother in law. James Courtnay of 2026 Highth street northwear was convicted of murder in the second degree. Hume HL West was sentenced to all years for obtaining jewelry and government bonds by false pretenses from Washington merchants worth about 92 500. The others faced terms for offenses from grand larceny to forgery. Superintendent Zinkhan and guards accompanied the group.
Roger O Mara longtime head of the Fittsburgh detective department arrived in Washington and visited Major Richard Sylvester, superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, renewing a friendship from Pittsburgh. O Mara, who retired ten years ago, runs a renowned private agency with international reputation at home and abroad.
A high court session examined the bucket shop controversy as lawyers for Louis Cella of St Louis Samuel Wadler and Angelo Cella of New York sought Supreme Court review of a District of Columbia ruling. The case concerns government action on Christmas payrolls for Capitol employees and a Senate House resolution directing December payment of January salaries.
The House committees on expenditures in the Interior Department faced sharp criticism from Republicans Burke Mondell and Hanna for not investigating the origin and motive of the Dick-to-Dick letter. The minority report urges exposing those responsible in what it calls an outrageous conspiracy.
The House appropriations committee cut Census Director Durands proposed 1.9 million for completing thirteenth census returns to 950000 raising the total to 2.27 million including 300000 for census work and 950000 for Maine, with additional allocations for revenue cutters and mileage. The action threatens census staffing, with 2260 employees earning about 31000 annually and a 500000 salary pool likely exhausted in three months. The committee ignored a 5000 request for Miss Alice V Houghton after a scalp injury from a tabulating machine.
A sweeping House session covered resumption of Alaska railroad plans, federal funding for agricultural extension, and reappointment efforts for West Point cadets. Senators and representatives debated railroad rates, antimonopoly measures, sugar investigations, and district land approval rules amid looming holiday recess.
Foreign Relations Committee to consider the Sulzer Henge resolution Monday amid opposition to immediate action on ending the 1832 treaty with Russia. Senator Lodge may amend to require abrogation after one year. Sulzer expects a new treaty with Russia afterward. Representative Sulzer met with Secretary Knox as talks continue.
Mrs Barbara Middiedorf filed for divorce from Casper Middiedorf a dairy dealer at 620 Street Northeast alleging he carried on his business at the L Street address without paying rent and that she owns the premises Her attorney is Ifarry L Quinn The will of William Henry Schlueter was sent for probate naming his widow Mrs Sophia Engle Schlueter as life beneficiary if she remains a widow
London crowds feared the king had been killed in Delhi after a vague rumor spread. A Delhi dispatch at 11:45 a.m. clarified the royal program was proceeding with no mention of any untoward incident.
Commissioner Rudolph proposes a Washington bureau to investigate the standing of all companies issuing securities. If enacted, investors could verify merits of propositions. The plan would require stock salesmen in the District to be registered.
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