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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
13
A 1913 Washington Post page notes subscription terms and delivery areas. It discusses European tensions in 1913, gold shipments to Paris and Buenos Aires, currency shifts, and potential impacts on American gold reserves amid Balkan conflicts and Chinese unrest.
The piece discusses the distinct impact of the Sixteenth Amendment on constitutional principles, notably removing the uniformity requirement for income taxation. It notes the amendment broadens federal taxing power, contrasts it with other amendments, and cites Representative Hull on repealing the corporation tax with an expected annual yield of at least 100 million dollars.
The piece notes that Culebra cut faces ongoing engineering challenges but Goethals and American engineers remain confident in opening the canal on schedule. Dredges will replace current dirt-transport facilities and operate continuously until earth movement subsides. The slides risk is confined, the isthmus remains volatile, yet major upheavals are historically rare and cause little concern.
The French again balk at signing a 200 million dollar loan pact with China after months of negotiations. Six power bankers report the deal ready in Peking, but the Balkan conflict and gold hoarding have reduced loan funds. France offers excuses for delaying first payment, whittled from fifty million to ten million, amid broader tensions.
The piece notes a dramatic Senate outburst declaring Mexico's situation desperate as President Madero's government struggles. It cites Calero's critique of diplomatic misrepresentation and warns of looming collapse, treasury emptiness, and eroded credit with questions about future leadership.
A civil war of suffrage erupts as Mrs Pankhurst issues a defiant note. Police guard palaces, suffragettes gather in large numbers with warned weapons, and attacks on royal property prompt closures while new recruits swell the ranks in a tense national crisis.
The piece argues for a robust U S Navy to deter foreign attack and keep pace with France and Japan, criticizing the economy caucus for cutting battleships while funding pensions rivers harbors and buildings. It notes the risk of underprepared forces and recalls Spain American war losses as a warning. It also touches on political tidbits and public figures.
The article notes Lady Mary Curzon, daughter of the late Lord Curzon, is set to become a peeress in her own right upon his death. It explains inheritance details for Curzon titles, the Ravensdale barony, and related remainders, with context on Lord Sydenham and colonial peerages.
Delaware house reconsidered a bill to change Alfred Victor du Pont's name to Dorsey Cagenove du Pont. The father Alfred I. du Pont backed the measure, but the boy's mother Bessie Gardner du Pont opposed it, citing family pull and potential injustice. The house opened public hearing and the senate rejected the bill, expunging it from the journal.
The army issued orders for the transfer of six infantry battalions and a cavalry squadron from midwest and Pacific coast stations as part of a new brigade structure. Movements to begin around February 10 include units from Fort Missoula Fort Snelling Fort Bliss Fort Logan Roots Fort St. Okio Fort Sherigan Boise barracks among others to destinations such as Fort George Wright Ky Fort Mis soula Mont Fort Snelling Minn Fort Sill Okla Presidio Monterey Cal.
The Asiatic Association of New York asks President Taft for early formal recognition of the Chinese Republic. Signed by Seth Law and executives, the petition argues recognition would boost trade. Taft has referred the matter to the State Department for consideration.
Report notes Brunawice Rhode Island? No. The Rockefeller private island on Jekyl Island near Georgia hosts a private examination by the money trust committee. Investigators will stay in Rockefeller apartments. Olive Schreiner referenced in a wandering South African press anecdote about a candle stone linked to diamonds.
The piece notes Archdeacon Colley leaving his body to Birmingham University for dissection and Jeremy Bentham's hoard to University College London. Bentham’s skeleton remains in the college wearing clothes from life. The text mentions preservation as more truthful than statues.
Army orders list several personnel actions including Lieut Col Henry C Newcomer of the corps of engineers extending one month, Captain De Witt W. Chamberlin of the Second infantry extended to March 1, First Lieut Robert D. Coop of the WIN Fourth infantry for three months, Second Lieut Frederick W. Stewart of the Third Seld artilery to be transferred to the Fourth field artillery, and Second Lieut Jacob L. Devers of the Fourth field artillery transferred to the Third field artillery.
Rear Admiral J B Murdock placed on the retired list of officers of the navy and detached all duty to home. Lieutenant W F Halsry Jr detached from command Flusger and executive officer duties on commission. Assistant Paymaster Robertson detached to Tacoma. Assistant Paymaster Conger to Tacoma. First Lieutenant H On Mannwy Jr detached from mating barracks New York to the receiving ship at New York.
A list of ships and squadrons moving between Guaganasabe Bay Mars and Norfolk Virginia with destinations including Minnesota Idaho Ohio Ban Frenchepo Bristobal Bromer Blea and Slakwar. Vessels sail from Lambert Point MMexe Island Nuevitgs Bay and Sigk wan to various ports including Shanghai and Yungtee.
The Senate set a February 1 hearing on a bill for physical valuation of railroads. Senators Chilton and Watson denied charges against the election legality. A concurrent resolution authorized presenting Mexican claims for damages from cross border shootings at Douglas and El Paso. The ADU bill passed removing appointments of officers to diplomatic service and retirees. An amendment to the postal appropriation sought nursery stock imports. Connecticut River dam bill slated for February 1 debate. Burton opened on conservation policy. Republicans plan a caucus on future nominations. Brandegee to speak on Kenyon Sheppard anti liquor bill. Fortifications bill over 5 million dollars quickly passed. Senate adjourned at 4:48. House convened at noon. Efforts to move District appropriations aside stalled. Territories committee heard protests on Alaskan resource restrictions. Exposition committee favored sending congressmen to Jefferson Memorial ceremony in St Louis. Wexler urged banks loaning on real estate. Democrats to caucus Saturday on battleships. Panama Canal Exposition bill debated with no vote. House adjourned at 6:35 p.m. to noon tomorrow.
A draft bill from the Department of Justice proposes electrocution for certain death penalty cases. A La Follette merger bill faces a District committee hearing next week. Gallinger seeks regulation of private colleges and schools in the District. Poindexter bill for a 3,000,000 cubic foot public archives hall advances. Lemly nomination passes as Overman backs paymaster in navy line. Calendar Wednesday delays District appropriation consideration. Insurance firms press Redfield to quit insurance investigation panel. The New Yorker case links prosecuting witness, prosecutor, and judge. Sime defends against Do Glover accusation as privilege arises.
The Alaskan railway commission reported to President Taft that Alaska will require multiple extensive railroads to access its interior from the coast. No specific route was recommended and Taft will forward the findings to Congress with recommendations. The report notes several viable routes exist but leaves route choices undecided.
A reflection on a woman’s innocence and truth that fools others, comparing ideal figures to tailor fittings. It notes how a very thin girl appears modest, while suspicion grows when others flaunt pearls. It observes men display money openly to family, with casual caution.
Paris reports bankers from the United States and a few other nations will press a six power loan to China despite French protests. The Chinese finance minister warned funds are urgently needed and failure to secure them could endanger the country. The plan links salt revenues to collateral for a 195 million dollar loan, with possible moves to other groups if the six power deal falters.
Cleveland moves to act as Mayor Baker demands action on Police Chief Koehler who is in Panama on vacation. Reports of thefts and hold-ups rile the city as calls grow for departmental change. In other news Cleveland voters back a new city charter with three-fourths approval and Baker tops the charter commission ballots.
Charles F. Gauthier returned from Washington with approval to open Bristol Va fourth class post office with city delivery. Officials expect early operation, near Bristol Tenn, and this move aims to share federal patronage with Virginians. The single office may match annual volumes of four thousand dollars.
The page presents sun and tide times with rises and high and low tides. It includes a U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau weather summary for the nation, noting above average pressures east of the Rockies and in the north Pacific, cold in the upper lakes and northern valleys, and unsettled conditions in the far Southwest. It reports expected precipitation in the far Southwest, the Gulf region, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Southern Missouri, with fair weather elsewhere for Thursday and Friday. Winds along coasts and seas are described, plus temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine figures for the day and comparisons to last year, followed by temperatures in other cities.
A. B M Stevenson of Colorado argues for an eight to ten year single term for President to curb political influence in appointments. He compares federal tenure to big business management and cites Taft’s four years as insufficient. Stevenson says longer terms would raise voter responsibility and reduce primaries costs, criticizing direct primaries as a rich man’s game.
J A Pride of Seaboard Air Line urges fair deals for the South, noting agricultural science, roads, and rail cooperation to lower living costs. C B Dorchester of Sherman touts Texas wealth from crops, oil, and livestock, citing record cotton and high farm incomes. Senator Fall’s reelection in New Mexico signals Republican progress and party realignment.
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