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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1911

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Taft Defends Arbitration Treaties in New York Address

President Taft defends arbitration pacts at a Waldorf dinner, saying they place the U S in a leading peace role and are an initial step toward a world of similar agreements. He rejects claims of inconsistency over the Russian treaty and asserts disputes of honor may be sent to courts.

America New York Taft Citizens Waldorf-Astoria United States T. B Theodore Roosevelt Potomac Great Britain Russia Sala Elihu Root Arbiitraton WU. S

President urges principled arbitration over treaty disputes

The President argues that arbitration is not improper when confronting questions tied to past repudiations and the Monroe Doctrine. He cites authorities and warns against treating arbitration as a guaranteed victory, stressing real liberal national policy and the need to mean business in peaceful dispute resolution.

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Man tries to shake hands with President Taft. foiled

A young man Morris Cutler, armed with a brass rod, attempted to reach President Taft during a public address. He was restrained by Detective Foran and Secret Service agents, saying he meant only to greet the President. Cutler claimed to be a bookbinder and was taken to the police station amid crowd fear.

Cutler

Abell Zells Baltimore Wedding Stuns Society

Mrs Mary J Forebeazell and W W Abell former Sun publisher wed at the bride's home in Baltimore in a simplest ceremony at 10 o'clock The guests included the bride's debutante daughter Mildred Leads Zell and friends The event was performed by Henry J R Howerton professor at Washington and Lee University

Waumngton Baltimore Mary J. Forebea-Zell W W. Abell A . Abell The Sun Abell Zell St Paul Henr J R. Howerton Washington and Lee University Mildred Leads Misa Selby Zell Harrie, Zell Mia Ema Lippencot Forbes Robina W. Reid

Scientists Advise Split of Allied Scientific Societies

The American Association for the Advancement of Science plans a split among its 30 allied organizations after a mammoth meeting. Leaders say many societies will meet separately next year while the main body may reconvene in Cleveland. The convention noted both progress and friction from a too-large gathering, with discussions spanning from astronomy to dairy cow vacuum cleaning and dog discrimination studies.

American Association For the Advancement of Science Cleveland L. Howard Smithsonian Institution General Association United States Mother Association Americanconomic Association Wiich American Jation For the Advancement of Science American Association For Labor Legislation American Sociological Association American Home Economic Association Irving Fahar Yate Fowtey University of Minnesota Wilcox Cornell New National Museum Taft

Meeting Notes Show AAAS Faces Growth and Change

The article reports on the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in which leaders discuss expanding affiliations, biannual meetings due to space limits, and commendations for Census work. It lists elected fellows including Frank Bailey, John Fritz, Truman Michelson, and others from several universities and industries.

Howard American Association For the Advancement of Science Harvey Wiley Census Bureau Witey Mother Association American Statistical Association Interior Walter L. Bisher United States John A Holmes Federal Bureau of Mines Bureau Frank H. Bailey Bureau of Ensintering Wavy Department Washington Fred Ada Barnes Ithaca N. Y Cornell University John Fritz Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Company Kentucky School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Barone Anthony Tufts College Masa Taft Henry Sturgis Drinker Pi Ile High University Slouth Louis Deremus Hunton New Haven University of Kansas Clement Ross Jones Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University John Price Jackson State College of Pennsylvania James W. Lawrence Ft Collin Col Colorado State Agricultural College Eawin Hoyt Lockwood Sheffield Scientific School Conn Charles H Suche Columbia Triparalty New York Francia C. Shenehan College of Engineering University of Minnesota Minneapolia Mi Trederick Ws Sperr Michigan Colypse of Mines Houghton, Mich

National Bank Law Plan Aims to Curb Stock Control

National monetary commission seeks a practical law to stop banks or affiliated corporations from owning bank stock. Secretary MacVeagh to propose provisions extending beyond banks to prevent nonbank entities from gaining control. Report to Congress to outline reform aligned with Aldrich plan, guarding against dominant bank influence.

National Monetary Commission Congress Secretary of the ‘Treasury MacVeagh National Reserve Saey Commission Aza Mnet Bank Stoake Aneh National City Company National City Bank New York Aldrich National Reserve Association

Receiver for Goshen Tron Company in Virginia

Special to The Washington Peer Clifton Forge Va Dec The Goshen Tron Company long operated Goshen iron furnace and Rich Patek mies for nearly 30 years A receiver M Shanahan was named by Judge George M Anderson in vacation The company showed no protest as the receivership was granted The receiver will take possession of the property immediately Six of seven iron furnaces in the immediate section are idle due to low iron prices.

Washington Clifton Forge Goshen Tron Company Goshen Patek Mies George M. Anderson M. Shanahan A. J. Moxham Wilmington Del Wen Anderson Iron Furaces Rhik Immediate Secton

Midshipman Byrd Pins Hope After Leg Fracture

Captain Richard E. Byrd of the Naval Academy gymnasium team, a Richmond, Virginia native, broke his right leg in three places practicing on the flying rings. The fracture was reduced at the naval hospital, and he remains in satisfactory condition. Byrd, a first classman and chair of the midshipmen hop committee, was a key member and best man at the academy on the rings.

Capt. Byrd Washington Annapolis Richard E .Byrd Richmond Naval Academy Byrd Naval Hospital

Oregonian wreck claims lives near Finley

Thirteen injured, two severely, as Great Northern Railway ore train derails four miles west of Finley. A broken rail caused the crash into a 20-foot embankment, with cars burning and rescue hampered by 12 below zero. Casualties centered in the dining car. officials say fatalities all occurred there.

Sharon N. Dy Great Northern Railway Oregonian Finley St. Paul Beattl M. G Pubst Great “Northern Great Northern Martha Khutdr Kalispell Mont J. Batley Bottineau N. D Albert Lodgh Joseph Mosher MM. Mahoney Lve James Riley New York St Oge Wes Mra. Nelle Frank Chicago Ell- Gren Ware

South Taking Lead In Nation's Industry And Farm Growth

W W Finley president of the Southern Railway argues the South is rapidly becoming a leading manufacturing center and expanding agricultural diversification. He cites gains in cotton less dominance, diversification into fruits vegetables and livestock, and rising urban growth in Birmingham Atlanta Charlotte and other Southern locales. He notes population increases and industrial output gains, asserting the South offers cheaper land, broader opportunities, and a path to national prosperity.

Southern Railway South United States W. W. Finley Southern Railway Company Finley Dr. Finley Preatient Finley Wall Street Pros- Danley United Gist Nes Landa Ara Houtheastern North Jerry Moore South Carolina Southeastern States W. H. Dena Clover Virginia Southeast Florida Mississippi United States Agricultural Department Tts New England Pittsburg Orient Birmingham Ala Arph South America Southern Egypt Fual Bahara Atlanta Zix Charlotte N. C Tebe Cites

Prisoners Escape From Orange County Jail With Outside Help

Three inmates fled the Orange county jail last night aided by outside accomplices using a coil of cord and a rope of blankets found near a window. One escapee, Peter Washington, a Black man, was about to face trial for a shoe-related incident.

Washington Post Orange Orange County Peter Washington Tral

Harmon Foes Busy and a New Progressive Party

Uneasiness to Governor Harmon grows as a temporary Ohio Progressive organization forms a platform for the national convention. The meeting in Columbus will aim to elect a delegation to back Harmon and a new progressive agenda, with numerous editors, publishers, and party leaders expected to attend and shape the movement.

Buckeye Weshington Columbus Ohio Democratic Party Sum Jainet Harmon John J. Lante Stedbanvile Isette Baa Tig Hotat Virginia Imakskj Amd Puffnehb Chatlw R Gratt Akron Times Harry Taylor Portamouth Thee W. ¥. Goshorn The Galion Inquirer Ohio Senate Harry H. M Steubenville Gazette Adam Bridge Franklin News Henry Kempt Piqua Leader Democratic State Central Committee J.patterson Ses Defiance L. M. Smith Bucyrus Forum Ohie Earl D. Broom Bowling Green JW. Johnson Waverly John M Pattison Joan H. Blacker Chillicothe William W Durdie Kenton State Committee Joseph W Harper Washington Court House Miss Iy Fayette County Durkin John T Flyon Denver Harvey Garber Tom &. Johnnson

Supreme Court to rule on wireless era action validity

A Porto Rico land case questions the legality of wireless telegraphy actions at sea. Judge Rodey extended time for a bill of exceptions as the matter crossed the Atlantic en route to the United States. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the wireless point and its legal standing.

G. S Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Porto Rico Rodey United States District Court Supreme Court Porto Reo Pexte Elest

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