Tariff Wall Stays as Farmers Press Demands
A delegation of 1,000 Canadian farmers, mainly from the Northwest, confronted Parliament in Ottawa on December 16 seeking immediate tariff revision and broader free trade for agricultural items. Premier Laurier replied that now is not the time to concede, pending conclusion of reciprocity negotiations with the United States. The disappointed group returned to their capital with unmet expectations and renewed demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ottawa
Ontario
Great Northwest
House of Parliament
Wilfrid Laurier
House of Commons
Canada
Great Britain
Canadian Council of Agriculture
England
Hudson Bay
Great Lakes
Port Colborne
Montreal
Death and funeral notices from Washington area papers 1910
Compilation of obituaries and funeral notices dated December 15 16 17 1910 for George H Anthony Chittenden Haley Huar l Mary Catherine Dyed Presley Craig Hunt George J May Thomas R Witchell Charles Milton Newman Seth Schell Agnes Leonard and others with funeral details and interment plans across Washington DC Baltimore and Ohio venues.
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D. Anthony
George H
Aline Anthony
Blewers
Chittenden
Vermont Avenue
Mra
M. Chittenden
E. C. Jones
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Haley
Henry
Edward
Mary Haley
St Peter's Church
Masa
Huarl
Mary Catherine
Mary Ro
Benjamin F
Presley Craig Hunt
M Street
Ken
Ghorge J
Rosa Saul
Thomas R Witchell
Gelera
Bie Ridge Summit
Charles Milton Newman
Gertrude Adler
Oak Till
Baltimore Papera
Chell
Seth Schell
Qa Hill
Frederick
Farmers Push Demands From Ottawa Delegation
Canadian delegates pressed for government control of terminal elevators, a government railroad to Hudson Bay, a Western chilled meat industry, railway law amendments, cooperative society formation, and nonrenewal of bank charters. Laurier replied on tariff, the elevator issue, and the Hudson Bay Railroad, favoring caution and gradual reform. Delegation plans to return next year with continued pressure. six hundred farmers dined with Earl Grey at Rideau Hall.
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Hudson Bay
Western
Canada
Sir Wilirit
West
Ottawa
Rideau Hall
Earl ‘Grey
Countess Grey
United States
Wil
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Frost King Roots Pupils At Fort Reno School
A Washington cold snap crippled Fort Reno School heating as a ventilating omission delayed warmth for pupils until repairs could be made. McQueenie blamed missing furnace vents while Dr. Warfield at Lafayette College spoke to McKinley Manual Training School students about leadership. Awards for school emblems and rifle-match trophies will be presented with Maj Gen Leonard Wood delivering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Reno
McQueenie
George B Meyers
McKinley Manual Training School
B D. Warfield
Lafayette College
Easton
Edwalls
National Rifle Association
Leonard Wood
Mystery of badger game tied to Cairo photographs clears up
Walker Duval, a Washington taxicab driver, identified two men matching Knott and Armstrong who delivered mercury lamp equipment to the Cairo apartment. Knott and Armstrong face blackmail charges with $3,000 bail each. arraignment postponed to next Wednesday as defense plans to challenge the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knott and Armatrong
Walker Duval
Po Ice
Charles Rosenthal
Cairo
The
Post
James Hnott
Albert A. Armstrong
John Colling
Fifth Street
Duval
Metropolitan Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
James B. Knott
John Collina
Armstrong
Duvel
Mulrowny
Young Knott
Piogsle
Benjamin
United States
James
Knott
Political Figures Named in Friday December 11 Listing
Friday December 11 lists Senators SMITH of Michigan BURKETT of Nebraska WARNER of Mirour GAMBLE of South Dakota Reprentative HUMPHRIES of Washington WILSON of Illinois TILSON of Connecticut Go DENEEN of Illinois Attorney General F C JOHNSON of South Dakota JOSEPH CHOATE of New York H OG SHOBER of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Smith
Michigan
Burkett
Nebraska
Warner
Gamble
South Dakota
Humphries
Washington
Wilson
Illinois
Tilson
Connecticut
Go. Deneen
F. C. Johnson
Joseph Choate
New York
H. OG Shober
Archbold Taft's Choice Favors Pennsylvania Judge for New Court
President Taft endorses Archbold of the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the new Court of Commerce after reviewing his record. Senators Penrose and Oliver support him, while one committee member raises questions about railroad ties. The judiciary panel has not received formal complaints, and the nomination may proceed pending proof of improper conduct. Clerks may work longer hours as departments adjust policies.
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White House
Taft
Archbald
Middle District
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Oliver Indorsed
Knox
Commerce Court
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Dillingham and Sutherland
Clark
Wyoming
General Committee
Supreme Court
Archhbald
Thetis Ia
Girl Burned In Explosion At Fifth Street Home
Josephine Little twelve was badly burned by a gas stove blast at 8 percent Fifth street northeast while preparing supper for her mother, Mrs. Margaret Little. She was taken to Casualty Hospital with charred arms and legs and serious body burns. The cause appears to be gas flowing unchecked before ignition. the oven door was blown open and the clothing of the child caught fire. Dr. Malvern H. Price treated the girl at 4051 Street Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Little
Fifth Street
Casualty Hospital
Margaret Little
Malvern H. Price
Health Office Record Items Showing Child Names and Ages
A historical health office extract lists numerous entries of births, ages, and residences. Names include Francis A and Marrae Torrens, Walter N and Matilde C Ting, Joseph and Mary Fisher, Dora A Conrad, Louie H and Margaret Busen, Charis and Nellis Bruckle, Ottie K and Capitola Brown, Joseph W and Sadie A Daniels, Edgar W and Laura Achenbach, and others. Ages range from days to elderly, with locations such as 1018 B at ne, 182 Vt. ave, and 220 Clark's court. The snippet ends with a public note about free classified ads in The Post.
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Francis A
Marrae ‘Torrens
Andrew B
Abbie B. Smith
Gold
Hester Lincoln
Walter N
Matilde C Ting
Sir Joseph
Mary Fisher
Charles
Dora A Conrad
Louie H
Margaret Busen
Charis
Harry A
Mery T Collors
Ottie K
Capitola Brown
Joseph W
Sadie A Daniels
Edgar W
Laura Achenbach
Eric Joseph W
Pokes Tyler
Frank
Ida Muggs
Richard A
Mariah Jones
George
Sadie Hill
Frank W
Edna Graham
William W
Bertha Crump
Alfert
Fannie Busey
Ned
Nannie Bridgeforth
James
Mary Foster
Robert NePherson Berks
Myera
Reform Bureau to Have Permanent Home in Southeast
After a recent International Moral and Social Commission meeting, a permanent home for the International Reform Bureau will be built at Second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. The $2,500 building fund will be boosted by a sale of Bureau property, with Dr. Wilbur F Crafts contributing $50,000 toward the $2500 cost. Senator Blair resigned as president. Rev Dr W R Wedderspoon elected president and Rev Dr Donald C MacLeod secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Moral and Social Commission
International Reform Bureau
Second Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilbur F. Crafts
Washington
Crafts
Henry W. Blair
New Organization
Samuel Zane Batten
Des Moines
M. Barker
Boston
Sylvanus Stall
Philadelphia
Tter
Richmond P Hobson
J. G. Sherer
Canada
John Newton
London
R Hercod
Switzerland
Canon Boyce
Australia
E. W., Thwing
China
Blair
W. R. Wedderspoon
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church
Donald C. MacLeod
Mitchell Carroll
George Washington University
Dinner Unites Pacific Lawmakers For West's Interests
Senator Piles of Washington hosts a dinner in the New Willard red room where Pacific and Rocky Mountain lawmakers from both chambers, Secretary Ballinger, and many guests discuss western commercial and legislative aims. Topics include Panama Canal 1914 celebration, conservation of western resources, and coast defense. toastmaster Senator Piles introduces speakers including Senators Clark Heyburn Chamberlain Carter Dixon and others.
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Pacific Coast
Senator Piles
Washington
New Willard
Senate
House
Pacific
Rocky Mountain States
Ballinger
Far West
Congress
San Francisco
West
Files
Clark
Wyoming
Heyburn
Idaho
Kahn
California
Chamberlain
Oregon
Carter
Montana
Humphrey
Jones
Secretary of the Interior
W. W. Morrow
Carter and
Dixon
Nixon
Nevada
Bourne
Sutherland
Utah
Maj. Richardson
Poindexter
Ellis
Mondell
Howell
Hamer
Osho
Cameron
Arizona
Taylor and Rucker
Colorado
Needham, McLachlin
Knowland, Smith
Emelebright
B . Bush
Western Maryland Railroad
Hugh C. Wallace
W A. Nichols
B. Lamont
Ira E. Bennett
E. L. Crider
Mercer Vernon
Leonglass
Frank L. Brown
Joseph Scott
A. W. Scott, Jr
SMITH SURE OF ELECTION FROM NEW JERSEY
Former United States Senator James Smith Jr announces candidacy for U S Senate from New Jersey. Politicians say he is certain to receive enough votes in the joint meeting of the legislature to be elected. He claims supporters will keep him in contention and expects to win.
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U.S
New Jersey
New York
United States
James Smith
Jim Smith
Gome
Martine
Amergh Vate
Newark
Smith
Dix and Wilson Compared by Griggs at Theta Delta Chi
John A. Dix governor elect of New York was the guest of honor at hotel Astor gathering where Greek was spoken by about 250 Theta Delta Chi members. Former New Jersey Attorney General John W. Griggs sent a letter praising Dix and contrasting him with Woodrow Wilson, noting Dix as governor and not a combined legislature and executive.
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New York
Theta Delta Chi
Hotel Astor
Dr. Cook
John A. Dix
United States
Shaw
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Griggs
Woodrow Wilson
Dia
Diz
Woman Shoots Husband in Northwest Ward Home
Hattie Lomax shot Cecil Lomax in his room at 1828 Eighteenth Street Northwest after he refused her Christmas money and allegedly assaulted her. Three shots were fired, two hit. she surrendered to Officer Acton at the police court. Both were 29, married nine years. coroner’s jury held her for grand jury action.
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Cecil Lomax
Hattie Lomax
Eighteenth Street
Acton
Lomax
Fourteenth Street
Fourth Street
Houston
Caroline County
Earthquake recorded at Georgetown University tremors noted
A seismograph at Georgetown University logged slight earthquake shocks yesterday from 10:27 to 11:58 a m with a peak between 10:68 and 11:08 The event was recorded on both horizontal and vertical instruments and estimated to originate about 7 600 miles away from Washington The notice also lists a marriage license for Vernen R Bessieux 21 and Norma B Basher 21 of Richmond Virginia with Rev William McKeaney involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Washington
Vernen R. Bessieux
Norma B. Basher
Richmond, Va
William McKeaney
Glavis Not Guilty Report Sparks Service Officials’ Denial
A Golden Gate report says Louis R Glavis was found not guilty of starting orchard and forest fires. Henry S Graves claims no knowledge of any Gravis trial. Washington state officials reportedly arrested him over a fire near White Salmon. Friends say he is being targeted by Interior Department officials.
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Golden Gate, Wash
Louis R Glavis
Northwest Land Office
Star Witness
Ballinger
Henry S Graves
Forest Service
Gravis
Washington
White Salmon
Offic [Cials
Interior Department
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Laurier
Leonard
Agneseonard
St James’ Church
Falls Church Wa
Sestel
Washington Post
Apprer
Inquirer
Pittsburg Dispatch
Leveland Plain Dealer
Providence Journal
Stcago Record Herald
Rochester Herald
Puffalo Courier
St Louis Republic
New York Times
St Paul Pioneer Press
Boston Globe
Syracuse Post
Pyton
Frank Geier
Modern Chapel
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A Speare
Mgr
Geo. P. Zurhorst
East
Capitola
J. William Lee
An@ambelmer
Commodions Chapa
Moderna Crematorium
Modest Pricen
Ivania Dre
John R. Wright CO
Embelmers
North Gal
WM. H
Sardo & CO
Lincoln
Sergeon
Tar
Cain
Mit
St Aw
Costello
Funerat
Amo Embalner
W.W. R. Pumphrey & Son
Panaral
Funtatmers Chapel
Marland Veente Rockvile
FC North
FA Alve Meelvey Alvey
Frost King Roots
Rosenthal
George Jensen
Bennett
Nelson Mills
Detroit
Floyd
Circuit Court of
Genesee County
Florence Milla
Archbald Taft
Court of Commerce
Health Office Record
Arths
To-Kalon Wine Co
Home For Reform Bureau
Mrs
Wilbur Crafts
Thomas R. Mitchell
Maryland Avenue
Twelfth Street
Christiane
F.G. Smith Piano CO
Penna
Waltham, Elgin
Howard
Harris
R. Harris & CO
Dix
Forester Haan
Washington's
Musics Center
Percy S.foster
Chickering
Fercy S. Foster Piano Co
G Street
Andrews
Andrews Paper CO
BF St. N
Louteiana Avenue
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. W
Qachive
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