Reorganization debates and fiscal reform in 1911 post
The Post reports on Secretary MacVeagh's financial reform proposals aligned with the Aldrich plan. It argues for banking confinement to prevent money trusts, explores tariff shifts from ad valorem to specific duties, and calls for closing obsolete customs houses. The piece also notes evolving government spending practices like taxi usage by officials and mixed views within Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVeagh
Congress
Treasury
Aldrich
Labor War in Politics and Berger’s Socialist Vision
A compact review traces Victor Berger and socialist ideas shaping American politics, citing labor strife and employer versus employee clashes in Los Angeles, Columbus, and Schenectady. It notes rising socialist influence, cross- party appeal, and questions whether the nation will curb or embrace labor’s political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Berger
White House
Lasue
Prin‘cipie
Erectors’ Association
Federation of Labor
Congress
Berger
America
Europe
House of Deputies
Germany
Los Angeles
Columbus
Schenectady
Union
Neen
Labor
Gaekwar of Baroda disfavored by King George in divorce case
The Gaekwar of Baroda, long ostracized by Indian rulers and amid royal criticism, faces a British court case over breach of promise in London. Authorities argue he enjoys sovereignty under imperial suzerainty and will not attend the divorce proceedings, though he is under surveillance to avoid wider unrest. The piece also notes sensitive colonial dynamics and related island ownership in North America, with French connections and potential political tensions with Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
Gaekwar
Baroda
Permonn
Remdnins
England
Bratham
India
George
Mary
Supreme Court of Appeals
Johore
Alfred Baker
Brighton
Sussex
Atte
Great Britain
Edward VII
Delhi
Harvard
Fale Gaekwar
Din
Ugraind
Anticosti
St. Lawrence River
Henri Menier
Magdalen Archipelago
Gulf of St. Lawrence
George II
Isaac Coffin
Dorchester
Nea
Coffin
Archipelago
Legion of Honor
Paris
Morbihan
M. Fontana
Anticost
Armilady
Magdalene Archipelago
France
Jacques Cartier
Company of
New France
Sieur Doublet
Honfleur
Magdalens
King George
Lord Borchester
Makotwe
Dp Fourtier
Wenrelgre
The
Bradtwood Company
Should Women Prepare? A look at courtship and independence
The piece discusses whether women should take the initiative in courting and life choices. It cites Willis Cooke arguing gender equality grows from education and opportunity, predicting happier marriages when women propose and lead in business and potentially politics. The text notes men may object but claims women already propose and men sense the dynamics shifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Cooke
Theruton School of Social Science
Cooks
Mr. Cooke
Gill
Revival pastor rebuts Roosevelt on murder and labor
The Rev John Haynes Holmes at the Church of the Messiah argues murder is not always murder and defends the McNamara brothers as fighters for a cause. He criticizes the steel trust and calls for peaceful protest avenues while affirming support for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collyer
Formir
Roosevelt
Weim
New York
Steel Trust
John’ Haynes Filmes
United States
McNamara Brothers
Erectors’ Association
America
Russia
Boston
Bunker Hill
Fort Sumter
Sherman
Georgia
Holmes
Civic Federation
Empioys
Gunboat Wheeling Stays Off Dominican Coast For Christmas
Bluejackets and officers aboard the gunboat Wheeling will not spend Christmas on U S shores. They will eat turkey and plum pudding in Santo Domingo waters. The department ordered the ship to remain near Santo Domingo until mid January amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wheeling
Santo Domingo
Department
Army Orders of Long Absence and Transfers
Army orders list Teavea of absence for several officers including Capt Douglas Settle and Capt Percy Cochran, with terms from December 20 and seven days respectively. Numerous transfers, assignments, and retirements across units such as Coast Artillery, Twenty-eight Infantry, and Fifteenth Cavalry are noted, detailing duties in Philadelphia Fort Foward Manila and various hospitals, plus retirements and reassignments to different posts and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teavea
Douglas Settle
Cunmlesacy
Percy M. Cochran
Harry 0. Hale
Bevenleeath Unfanry
Tussiey Ht
Scopt
Coast Artillery Corps
G DE Grassi Catlin
George LE R. Irwin
This Ciy
Dw Wii
Philadelphia
Ichald UL. Marshall, Jr
Fort Faward
JTMN
HL. Rice
Ordnance Department
Sandy Hook ‘Proving Ground
Fort Haneark
Thexiy II
SCOTT
Selwyn D. Smith
Cavalry
Amcor
Waller Reed General Hospital
District of Columbia
Bort Wayne
Mich
With Infantry
Wallace C
Piiloon
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Mlascula
Mont
Moore
Katualry
Port Sam Meneton
Tex
Fifth Infantry
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Fort McNowell
Cal
Manila
P. L
San Francisco
Edward L. Batterton
Fort Magara
NM. Y
Middleton Saddler
Fort Ontario
N. Y
Philippinen Division
Sity
Sergi
Harley J. Scott
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Am Nor
Naval orders and ship movements reported to Navy Department
Rear Admiral J. Badger is assigned as aid for inspectors in Washington. Rear Admiral McR. Winglow commands the second division of the U S Atlantic fleet aboard the Louisiana. Capt Craven continues treatment at Naval Hospital Boston. Capt Kellougs to command New Jersey. Ensign Heron assigned to Moran Bros Seattle for submarine work. Assistant Naval Constructor Reed Jr to Philadelphia Navy Yard. Gunner Hefteurn to Guantanamo. Chief Machinist Crofton to the flagship arrangement with multiple ship assignments in Asia and Pacific areas. Ships Glacier and others sail from San Francisco and Charleston for destinations including Delaware Breakwater, Hilo, Yokohama, Shanghai and Cavite. Taft accepts Ohio invitation to dedication of new government building in Columbus on January 9, visiting Cleveland and returning to Washington via Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
sZovernment
Columbus
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
Washington
Chamber’ of, Commerce
Congress in Brief: Russia Treaty Abrogation Move
President’s message announces notifying Russia of intent to terminate the 1822 treaty. Senate to meet at noon to consider the resolution. House actions include changes to phaseology and probes into foreign shipping combines. Debates center on foreign relations and economic trusts as day’s business proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frealgegt
Botzer
Rusia
Steal Trust
J. B. Cotton
Duluth
Humphreys
Washington
White House Callers List Of Dec 15 Politicians
A roster of leading U S political figures including Vice President Sherman Secretary of State Knox and numerous senators and representatives from states such as Maryland North Dakota Ohio California Illinois Michigan and New York. The list also mentions former Speaker Cannon and former Senator Money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Knox
Rayner
Maryland
McCumber
North Dakota
Burton
Ohio
Perkins
California
Cullom
Ilpols
Clark
Millaouri
Tormer
Cannon
Ilinois
Goode
Towa
Peters
Massachusets
Dwight
New York
McGlire
Okolahoma
Foss
Illinois
Prince
Burke
Wisconsin
Young
Michigan
Taylor
Glin
Pray
Montana
Austin
Tennessee
Slemp
Virginia
Wilson
Sherley
Kentucky
Kahn
Ansberry
Martin
South Datate
Enormous exports from three firms in 1910
The New York Sun notes English and German interest in export trade while U S suits against United States Steel, Standard Oil, and Harvester affect vast foreign sales. In 1910 these firms sold 60, 71, and 34 million dollars abroad, totaling 171 million. Small firms cannot compete. Through ten months this year exports rose, while imports waned, creating a 101 million credit in the trade balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
England
Germany
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Standard Ol Company
Harvester Company
Steel Corporation
Standard Oil Company
Bix
Wiley to lecture on wholesome food at library
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley speaks tonight at the Public Library under Civil Service Council auspices. He discusses difficulties in obtaining wholesome and unadulterated food as the council studies ways to reduce the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey W. Wiley
Civil Service Council
Guests listed by hotels across major cities
A long OCR list shows numerous names at hotels in Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Connecticut Kentucky Maryland New York State Ohio and other places. The fragment includes individuals and couples from high society staying at Willard St James and similar hotels with scattered foreign mentions. The text reads like a society guest register with scattered surnames and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nellie F. Winslow
J. Ariana Teoud
Terdill
Chipago
A. C. Bartlett
A. G. Welsh
H. J Merrick
Willard
D. W. Longstreet
McMahon
L. Hayes
Relel J. Sigeworth
St. James
J. le Donahue
Sharehat
New York
Cleary Weld
D. m. Coffe
Philip Sawyer
Ward Simon
Feinstein
Jephire
Frank H. Gates
S.C. Martie
Steget Ard
J. J. Compion
Richardson
Daniel C. Johnpoo
A. Kershaw
Kayser
Kurincke
Huschfeld
Alegh
RF. Mercer
W. B. Fiske
Marie Dalura
Freratt P. Wheeler
Frank Snilicon
J. A Shine
Thorman Labor
Shoreham
Pittsburgh
W. L. Cornish
A. P. Buggin
Alm. Behoyer
I. C. Bibler
John Sfurst
James P. Or
Willem M. Kinler
A. N. Staw
Wittard
California
Coliier
Ban Blean
Connecticut
Dr. and Mre
Pratt
Bridgeport
Epbitt
WH. Cooper
New Tavern
Bateigh
Croncia
W. A. Kadesley
Bacon
James Menzies
C. M. Med
Davis
Savannah
Rateign
Kentucky
R. L. McKellar
Louisville
BL Speiden
Loutevilte
Raeigh
Maryland
Cincinnnati
Arlington
T. G Howell
G. P. Biles
P. T. Hilgarrick
Clocjnodt
Bhorchem
Pennsylvania
Harry Whyal
H. L. Zobtnaon
Vunlantown
Johs W. Wrigrey
Clearfe'd
Mra H
BR. Firde
Ridgway
T. Ff. Kennedy
A. Miller
Bradford
James FH. Torrey
Fcranten
Wiffard
J. G. Ri
Land
Harrisbong
Janes
Mason
Orange
T. Mf. Wolke
Tormato
Miss
Weles
Barmen
Canada
B. G. Rivenburgh
A. T
Willard Hamilton
Lady Lawrmice
Mise
Lampines
Yan
Am. Doles
Roosevelt Joins Labor Temple Address Crowd Gathers
A large Labor Temple audience on Second Avenue near Fourteenth Street welcomed former President Theodore Roosevelt appearing unannounced during Rev. Stelzle’s talk on the McNamara case. Roosevelt urged aggressive, unselfish leadership in democracy and civic work as police redirected a crowded scene after his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labor Temple
Ivenus
Fourteenth Street
Charles Stelaie
McNamara
Gof
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Stelzke
Texas
Tom
Jesus
Stelzle
Temple Bulletin
Col. Roosevelt
Second Avenue
Trafic
Wud
Patrcolman
Trol-Ley
Sabd
U S to Run a Federal Railroad for Arrowrock Dam
The United States plans to operate a railroad along a new federal line from Horse to Arrowrock Idaho. Trains will transport laborers and supplies for the Arrowrock dam project, which will be the world’s highest at 331 feet. The dam will irrigate about 280000 acres near Boise on the government irrigation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Arrowrouch
Idaho
Arrowrack
Government
Boise
War Dept Halts Fort Totten Mortar Firing Amid Damage Fears
The War Department ordered a stop to the big mortar fire at Fort Totten, N Y, today if observers report possible damage. Great Neck residents protested the test across the bay while Ordnance experts said no damage would occur and advised packing fragile items in cotton as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Fort Totten
Great Neck
Long Island
Buckner Sees South America Promise From Canal Opening
Col E G Buckner of Wilmington returns from a six month South American tour and urges close U S relations with Argentina and other nations. He notes Buenos Aires prosperity, large European investment, and sees potential benefits from the Panama Canal opening for trade, especially to the western coast. He and Brazilian official Dr Eugenie Dahne discuss agricultural progress and need for improved transportation to expand commerce with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Buckner
Wilmington
South America
Col. Buckner
Willard
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Europe
Gol. Buckner
Chile
Sheen
Cate
North American
United Beater
United States
Eugenie Duhne
Unites States
Canada
Brazil
Amerioa
Rio de Janeiro
New Orleans
South Americ
Dr. Dahne
Grays Harbor's Growth Seen Across Washington Coast
Grays Harbor is described as a rising Washington region including Hoquiam Cosmopolis and Montesano with populations around 3000 and 5000. The piece quotes Albert Johnson praising rapid urban expansion and predicting the area as a future key coast city. It also recalls Capt Louis Shuckers of Cairo, MI, recounting Mississippi steamboat era lore and the famous Robert E. Lee versus Natchez race ending with the Lee leading by one hour in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graya Harbor
Washington
Albert Johnson
Hequian
Cane
Grays Harbor
Willard
Grama Harbor
Hoquiam
Montesana
Tair
Wratern
New England
Newint
Louis Shuckers
Cairo
Mississippi
Ebbitt
Shuckers
Samuel T. Clemens
Mark Twain
Capt Shuelers
Robert B. Lee
Natches
New Orleans
St. Louis
Tom Cannon
Robert E. Lee
Pepper
Natchez
WS Mills
Robert EK Lee
Lee
Cuzco
St Louis
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Paty
Promind Autts
Flousie Hasr
Sun Davis Gadeub
Lette Bay Able Ra
Penugta
Washington Post CQ
Washington, D. C
E Voortang
Pall
Steger Mobi Oh
United Ae
Amin
Teorgantaa
Fren
Gen
Woods
Wong
Jones
Parke
Ted Usdaps
Ioseus
Holbus
Oaubes
House Committee
Tatigah
Solomonplike Deerse
George J. Roberts
Mint
Treasury Department
Union Station
Comptrailor of the Treasury
Comptroller
Capt. McClellan
McClellan
Jeff Davis
Capitol
Anstey
Ike Anstey
G. B. Shaw
Punch
Owen Seaman
Chicago
New Jersey
Bear
Japan
China
Delaware
Doc Wiley
Carnegie Peace Fund
Philadelptte Gundig
Heuss
Kipling
Rio Grande
John Fraigon
ARMY
Arriveo
Shanghai
Potomat
Key West
Mohawk
Horton
Utah
Poosadla
Uneas
Manzsuila
St. Goals
Bao Francheco
Hifle
Hawai
Cavite
Glacier
Hosotwin
Delaware Breakwater
Charleston
Hampton Heade
South Dakota
Hilo
Hawaii
Honolulu
Nero
Valparaiso
Panama
Cluemoath
Yokohama
Kennedy
McCall
Maasachueette
Money
Mfasisalppi
Dre. Wiley
U. S
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