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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
11
The Washington Post announces subscription terms for Washington and Alexandria including daily weekly and Sunday options. It shows prices for one month one week and one year with prepayment by various payment methods and notes entries for foreign advertising representation and mailing details. The notice is dated Friday February 7 191%.
From Trenton reports President-elect Wilson may include currency changes when he calls an extra session. The National Citizens League, a cross party business group, argues for an elastic banking system and urgent currency reform alongside tariff revision, warning that delaying action risks repeated stringency and instability.
Katsura moves to topple his cabinet and win country support as a lone program advocate. The premier, once ally to the emperor, now risks party defeat and a self made political revolution amid a war peacetime clash. Japan faces stormy parliament as the military faction resists the new order and Katsura seeks a vote of confidence.
The District traffic regulations face broad opposition from the Board of Trade and local business leaders who favor simplified rules modeled on New York Paris and London. A compromise is urged to gain public support and avoid delays at crowded crossings while ensuring trolley passengers can alight safely.
The New York Sun is accused of misplaced zeal over canal dispute duties, arguing not all constitutional treaty powers permit ending treaties. The piece discusses federal authority to liquidate loans, Supreme Court jurisdiction over Constitution based cases, and the Hepburn law’s public policy constraint on contracts, noting the Sun’s misreadings on contract inviolability.
Congress explores Lever and Page measures backed by vast educational groups representing millions. The push aims to fund practical education for the 93 percent not entering college, boosting wage earners and national competitiveness amid European rivals.
A German press feature declares Duke Adolf Frederick of Mecklenburg Schwerin, uncle to the current sovereign and connected to European royal families, appointed consul to the Gold Coast and other West African colonies. It notes his Africa work, liquor restriction ideas, and imperial commissionership, plus his exequaturs from King George and the French government. The piece also shifts to Master of Torphichen John Gordon Sandilands, heir to Lord Torphichen, detailing the family’s historic ties to the Knights Hospitallers and Scottish peerage through Calder House near Edinburgh.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses government power to repudiate contracts affecting public interests. It argues treaties and canal agreements end by mutual consent or performance, and asserts national law does not bind beyond constitutional authority. The passage cites Secretary Epox F and figures like Roward Grey in a debate on enforcement.
More than 300 000 pension checks mailed under a unified system replacing 18 agencies. Dr Aivah H Thompson in charge said the crucial test was met with success and all 200 000 checks due this month were mailed on time. Checks drawn on the U S Treasury, reducing cash demands during panics and distributing funds through banks nationwide.
President Taft urged Congress to back two government owned but privately operated rail lines across Alaska. The plan, backed by the Alaska railroad commission, envisions Cordova to Fairbanks via Chitina and Seward to Iditarod, covering about 732 miles at an estimated cost of 35 million.
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture rejects the claim that irrigation farming faces extinction in the West. He notes no imminent danger but urges careful study of regional conditions. He cites global examples where arid agriculture has risen and fallen, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the American Southwest.
The United States Institute board of control awarded Lieut. Comdr H E Yarnell the annual naval subject prize for The Greatest Need of the Atlantic Fleet. Prize includes $200 and life membership. First honorable mention goes to Commander Yates Sterling for A Study of Principles with $150 and life membership. Second honorable mention to Lieut Comdr D W Knox for Trained Initiative and Unity of Action.
Miss Delia Torrey of Milbury Massachusetts aunt to President Taft arrived at the executive mansion yesterday for a final visit. She has been a welcome visitor to her nephew's home since Taft became president, visiting on several occasions.
Maj Hugh J Gallagher relieved as assistant to the depot quartermaster Seattle depot and to assume charge, relieving Col William H Miller. Lt Roy Watenig detailed as student of the School of Fire for Field Artillery at Fort Sill. Various Army officer boards dissolved: Fort Leavenworth April 13 1919 Madison Barracks May 4 1972 Fort Riley July 20 1911 Fort Leavenworth November 17 1911 Fort Riley November 13 1911 Chicago August 39 1813. Navy transfers include Lieut Commander F L Francis to retired list, Lieut Commander Sheffield to Portsmouth Navy Yard, and others. Jolly resigns from Marine Corps.
Arrivals and departures of ships listed include Henley at Guacandayau Bay and Cyclops at Guantanamo, Hopking at Mare Island, Des Moines sailing from Guantánamo for Guacguayabos Bay, Arethuse heading to Mafizantilo Cuba, Cassar from Newport News to Guantanamo, Nero from Bremerton to Honolua, Justis from Tibitov to San Diego.
Senate Borah announced today a 48k study of a House bill to create a Department of Labor. James H. Brady of Idaho sworn in to fill Heyburn's seat until 1915. House and Senate actions included delaying nominations, district appropriation debate, and tax evasion claims of 1.2 million on margarine. The Indian affairs panel approved a measure for 1.8 million, with adjournments noted in both chambers.
The District appropriation bill passed the House after an agreement to submit the half and half controversy to law authorities. $500,590 was cut from the measure by points of order. Washington merchants opposed the Peters eight hour bill for the District. Fernes introduced a bill authorizing commissioners to grade and improve street northeast between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets with a $4,200 appropriation.
Cleveland reporters relay that Thomas Edison refused a million-dollar offer from Chicago and Cleveland financiers for new talking picture patents. Edison’s claimed inventions include a diamond tipped reproducing needle and condensite records. Demonstrations are set for New York next week as capital seeks control of the patents.
A humorous contemplation on bachelor life and love. The piece riffs on liberal education gained through college, a woman's notion of an ideal sweetheart, and a man’s ease in feeling at home anywhere. It ends noting complex expressions of love by both genders.
A satirical collection notes a diplomat knows when to refrain and that happiness is not guaranteed by virtue or wealth. It mocks gold brick peddlers, light-hearted fools, spinster fears, and the idea that wealth solves life. It also snubs talkative men, womanizing, and legal frivolities as social quirks.
James Bryce British Ambassador at Washington named to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. His U S departure hinges on Panama Canal dispute settlement. Cecil Spring-Rice to replace him. Bryce may stay until Panama issue resolved or go to arbitration if needed.
Postmaster General Hitchcock leaves office with a record of progress from deficit to surplus, expansion of postal savings banks and parcel post, and calls for civil pensions for postal workers. He notes the parcel post was begun under Wanamaker and lauds the transformation of the service without cutting it.
Special to The Washington rose Annapolis Md Feb 6 Midshipmen Edward A Kimball New Mexico War ren V Lamb West Virginia and Thomas L Chalmers New Hampshire all fourth class have resigned their resignations being in advance of official action by the Navy Department on the list of midshipmen found deficient at the recent semiannual examinations at the Naval Academy.
Today s sun and tide details show sunrise and sunset times with high and low tide data. Weather bulletin indicates unsettled conditions east of the Rockies and across the Northwest, with rains and snow in the Great Lakes and upper Ohio regions and near the Gulf states. no major temperature shifts expected in 48 hours. Temperature readings from midnight to evening show a high near 32 and a low near 27, with humidity around 70 percent in the morning and 60s later. Local winds are described for Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with moderate west to northeast flows and 100 percent sunshine relative to potential.
Col W C Gorgas, sanitary officer of the Panama Canal Zone, told Washington officials that Guayaquil suffers yellow fever and bubonic plague due to mosquito and unsanitary conditions. He cites current mortality around 60 per 1000 and says cleanup could yield Panama-like health results within three years. He notes recent landslides at Ulebra threaten canal work but unlikely to delay completion.
Alabama state game and fish commissioner John H Wallace Jr cites a French scientist warning that destroying insectivorous birds could lead to human extinction in nine years. He notes Alabama led in migratory and insect-eating bird protection, praises the McLean bill's Senate progress, and urges Congress to enact national protection to boost farm land value and combat the Mexican boll weevil spread.
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