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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
11
A 1911 Washington Post page discusses tax constraints, industry impact, and national policy. It notes Underwood's tariff ideas, Morse’s parole case, and calls for municipal reform. It highlights New York and Philadelphia efforts to reduce waste through independent budgets.
A lengthy analysis critiques Senator Underwood's tariff proposal arguing that the assumed labor cost differentials between domestic and foreign production are misestimated. It questions the benefit of reducing duties and suggests the plan could undermine both American manufacturing and revenue, urging closer scrutiny of the timing and scope of any move toward free trade.
Warden Moyer orders daily prison dining hour concerts by a newly organized band at the Atlanta penitentary. The piece envisions music as an uplift, hints at broader entertainment reforms, and mentions Sing Sing and other jails. Also notes the death of John Bigelow and various political, cultural, and social musings of the era.
A spirited analysis argues that Germany’s policy may be steered not from Berlin but from Munich by Prince Louis Ferdinand of Bavaria. The piece portrays his family as politically reserved, devout, and culturally influential, with the Infanta Paz and Madrid ties shaping saloon influence and Bavarian salon networks.
A columnist condemns Cornell University President Jacob Gould Schurman for opposing initiative and referendum. The piece calls him a reactionary out of step with modern governance, arguing his stance favors “second thought” government and distrusts popular rule.
President Taft’s absence in New York delays approval of salaries for Capitol Hill workers. House and Senate had passed a resolution to pay regular wages, but the law cannot take effect without the President’s signature. Many employees planned Christmas travel and gifts but must wait until Taft returns.
Gun tests at Fort Totten showed little damage as a new 12 inch mortar battery was fired to evaluate recoil gear. Beginning with a reduced powder charge, the test increased to full service while carriages withstood the strain. Gen Tasker Bliss and Col B Meagher observed alongside other officers.
Appeals under the most favored nation clause await court interpretation before Taft acts further. European powers seek duty abolition on wood pulp and paper with Canada receiving favored status. Treasury plans to tax all wood pulp and paper imports exceptCanadian goods.
Dr William M Davidson superintendent of schools in Omaha has been named by the commissioners as a trustee of the Public Library to succeed the late Jon B Sleman Jr. The schools department had long cooperated with the library in Omaha.
Representative Lisson of Mississippi introduced a bill directing the Secretary of War to advertise for bids and sell the wreck of the battleship Maine after it is recovered from Havana harbor. Army engineers plan to sink the wreck at sea, a move Congress is expected to ratify.
Leaves of absence and new assignments affecting officers of the Fifth Infantry and various corps. Includes extended medical duties, solace at Soldiers Home, ordnance visits to Hartford and Bridgeport works, militia detachment to Georgia, tropical service evaluation, and multiple reassignments among infantry, field artillery, coast artillery, signal corps, ordnance, and cavalry posts with reporting instructions to Fort Hamilton, Fort Crockett, San Francisco, Fort D. A. Russell, and other stations.
Commander J W W Oman receives duty command Maine Liegt. Lt L A Cotten to duty officer naval intelligence in Washington DC. Ensign A C Read assigned to Delaware. Ensign J Parker Jr granted two months sick leave. Surgeons G P Cottle and G B Whitmore commissioned as passed assistant surgeons on October 1 and October 12. D H Noble commissioned as passed shaistant surgeon on October 13. Paymaster R O Woods to home and wait orders. Ching Biso MN Wogan placed on retinal diet. Offices rem February i Ve aqme.
After seven hours of discussion the committee resolution passed 73 to 0 ratifying the President's notification to Ruonte to terminate the treaty of 1893. The Hitchcock substitute was rejected 64 to 18. The urgent deficiency bill above 3.6 million was passed. The Senate adjourned last evening. Wood urged military concentration plan. probes adjourned to January 3. committee calls left several minor bills to pass. adjournment noted at 3:37 pm.
The Senate confirmed Frank Bloomsen of the Post tailor at Fort Myer as a second lieutenant of field artillery with rank from September 37. He had been assigned to Fat D A jtussell Wyo, and Taft ordered a new examination after a Hebrew discrimination report by Col Garrard. Also confirmed were Sidney Lovet Chappel William B Hudson John Van Rensselaer as first lieutenants in the medical reserve corps and Alfred Gale Thompson as second lieutenant in field artillery.
At a Twenty ninth assembly district dinner in New York City Gtto T Bannard proclaims no New Yorker will be a presidential candidate. Samuel Koenig and Herbert Parsons echo support for Taft’s renomination, saying the county organization will back Taft.
Special Cable reports a tumult in the French Chamber as Jules Jaures attacked France over the Franco German agreement on Morocco and the Congo. Jaures said France violated the Algecirias conference terms and warned that only dupes fail to violate treaties. M Buleson called Jaures to order.
Director Newell of the reclamation service told the Smithsonian Institution paper that the hardest issues lie with settlers not engineering. He said giving settlers sound advice while collecting costs is more challenging than construction or management.
The board of aldermen voted unanimously to pay doctors bills totaling 196 for services to Mayor Gaynor after he was shot in Hoboken in August 190 The bills were reduced from 24 600 The mayor had offered to pay from his private funds but the physicians declined and billed the city.
The loss of a master key by a new policeman in the House Office building forced the government to spend 1900 to change the tumblers across hundreds of locks. Since the key went missing last spring the building has been extra guarded. The risk was that whoever held the key could unlock site secrets.
A fragmentary reflection on journalism ethics and newsroom dynamics. It humorously notes that many in trouble want their photo in print, urges judging by doorbell manners, and mocks committees unaware of their roles. It also touches on overlong stories, the plight of underpaid labor, and the need for newsroom diplomacy.
Misses Minnie Mahler and Katherine Green of Henderson Kentucky join the Chippewa as adopted members. They are styled Wabun and Wa bunanung and work as stenographers for the Stanley steel committee. Mr Merritt, a hereditary chieftain, arranged their adoption amid talks of a Duluth powwow next summer.
Secretary MacVeagh considers appointing a surgeon from the public health and marine hospital service to replace Dr Walter Wyman. Attorney General Wickersham to rule on legality. Many applicants include Dr Rupert Blue former head of Honolulu station, Dr John White of New Orleans, and Dr Wood Pettus in Washington.
Noted scenes from the United States national parks are exhibited at the Public Library. The display, featuring colored photographs by a well known artist, will be open for public viewing starting January 4.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and family pairs with city and state tags such as RALEIGH, CHICAGO, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, and BALTIMORE. The text appears to catalog guests, residents, and relations tied to hotel stays, with many personal names, spouses, and kin connected to locations like Raleigh, Philadelphia, and Atlanta.
A Washington citizen condemns fires killing four horses in a week. He calls on District commissioners and Congress to require fireproof stables and electric lighting, noting fires endanger humans and animals alike and criticizing current protections. He asks for action to save horses and prevent future tragedies.
Reflections critique ignorance and faith while humor explores domestic life and marriage. The narrator jokes about Santa Claus drafts and the burdens of early rising on the family. A woman’s challenge in raising children is contrasted with disciplining her husband.
A garbled Chicago News fragment discusses heads and duty on facts with scattered phrases about sanctity, goap, and being kicked out. It mentions men with cotton in their ears and a bride expecting something from her spouse, but the text is fragmentary and unclear.
Santa Fe political figure R H Hanna, elected to New Mexico's supreme court, asserts eight electoral votes will back Taft at the Chicago convention. He notes progressive Republicans exist but doubt any bid to swing the state, while election counts and delays loom over the process.
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