Washington Gas Light Company Directors Outline Progressive Plan
At a Washington Gas Light Company meeting on Tenth Street, John R. McLean and directors including John McAhnny, R. A. L. Goldsborough, Ord Preston, Joseph Leiter, and Jamies VM. Green were elected for the year. Goldsborough unveiled a policy to grow gas sales through a commercial department, advertising, and price cuts on gas appliances, aiming to provide the best and cheapest gas on the Atlantic seaboard while expanding consumer reach. The plan also targets reduced leakage costs, expanded use of slot meters, and financed plant improvements, with books to be opened to officials for verification under government oversight.
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May Amend Treaty Change Easy Says Knox
Asserting a change to paper and pulp provisions can occur without derailing the broader reciprocity treaty, Secretary Knox notes possible adjustments to Canada’s schedule. House Ways and Means members warn against unintended free entry of Canadian paper from private lands before all provinces remove pulp log restrictions. Senatorial caucus set for Friday to discuss the pact with Bailey and other opponents citing free raw materials concerns.
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Protests Seen Over Tariff Treaty Among Democrats
Louisiana delegates plan to register protests against the reciprocity agreement while the Democratic conference is expected to approve it. Some Democrats argue the pact could be defeated to force an extra Congressional session to start revising the tariff, though leaders do not favor extra-session moves and doubt coordinated action will occur.
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Grange Opposes Canadian Reciprocity Bill
Special to The Washington Post from College Park Maryland February 7 the Maryland Grange launches a campaign against the Canadian reciprocity bill. H J Patherson director of the Maryland experiment station appeals to Maryland congressional delegation to block passage or secure substantial modifications to avoid disadvantaging U S farmers and consumers. The letter argues the measure would bring Canadian farm products into U S markets with little relief to consumers and not shield agricultural interests.
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Reciprocity to the Front in British Commons Debates
In London on February 7 the United States Canadian reciprocity pact dominates the House of Commons. Balfour seeks an exhaustive debate and an address amendment while interpellations rise. Fielding defends the pact by cable, saying Canada’s policy spans generations and Britain’s imports and preferences remain unaffected.
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Great Britain
Canada Will Ratify Treaty In Caucus Support Albany Ottawa
Followers of the government in Ottawa in caucus endorsed the Canadian American reciprocity agreement and urged its effect. The Canadian House postponed discussion until Thursday, with a government majority of 50 backing the measure. In Trenton a resolution asked the President to convene Congress after March 4 to consider reducing or removing tariffs on necessities.
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Poisoning inquiry moves to Keyser autopsy site
Physicians and officers visit the home of Charles E Twigg at Keyser West Virginia to discuss a possible further autopsy amid the Twigg Blosser tragedy. The group, including Drs Koon and Harrington and undertaker Frey, denies details and returns after a late inspection. Prosecutors meet them at Keyser to oversee the exhumation decision.
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George ©. Frey
Harry Irvine
J W. Wright
Baltimore
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Arnold
Mineral County
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Last Tolstoi Interview Aired By The Monthly Magazine
The Post will publish the final interview with Count Leo Tolstoy next Sunday, illustrated by Sigurd Schou and conducted by his niece Countess Nastasja Totstol. The article accompanies news on Pennsylvania direct senatorial elections.
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Taft Urged Reciprocity at Boston Real Estate Banquet
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange banquet in Boston heard a long distance Taft message urging Canadian reciprocity. Gov Foss and peers from Rhode Island New Hampshire and Vermont voiced support while the exchange endorsed Weeks tariff reform and Taft’s Canada pact. NYNH&H Railroad officials announced planned New England spending totaling 100 million within five years.
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Conference at Albany Tests Senator Race Deadlock
Insurgent and regular Democrats in Albany plan a closed morning conference to resolve the deadlock in electing a United States senator after eighteen joint ballots failed. William F. Sheehan leads among candidates, while insurgents doubt his chances. Gov. Dix hopes for a satisfactory outcome for the state and party.
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Murder Plot Rumor Tied to Black Hand in Erie
Police in Erie arrest a suspect in the death of Ginovambatista Arecchi linked to the Black Hand. Five bullet wounds, knives and a revolver found on the victim. a letter dated 1910 Sicily names Pietro Licari as a target and Giuseppe Iola signs the missive. The intended victim may have thwarted the plot.
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Tudge releases Mrs Snead in Bathtub Case
Newark judge freed Mary W. Snead on motion after indictment for alleged murder of Ocey W. M. Snead found in an East Orange bathtub. Snead’s son fetched his mother from custody. Sister Caroline Martin to begin seven year sentence. another sister Virginia Warslaw died before trial.
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Thaws Last Hope For Release Dismissed
Albany February 7 Harry K Thaws appeal against being detained in the Matteawan State hospital for the insane was dismissed by the court of appeals The decision ends his chance for release Mrs Mary Copley Thaw argued that her sons health and safety were in danger and sought release on humane grounds The remittitur was sent to the attorney general today
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Avalanche slides from roof endangers pedestrians in Alexandria
A roof avalanche at the corner of King and Royal Streets in Alexandria swept onto King Street shortly before 9 pm, narrowly missing Judge I. C. Bailey and attorney Frederick P. Russell. A mother pushing a baby carriage was injured while shielding her child as snow from a sloping roof struck the wheel. The event fuels calls for snow guards on sloped roofs and public safety action. Memorials and social events follow, including Confederate memorials and Elks ball plans. Virginia Boulding leaves for treatment in Richmond.
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Count Apponyi in New York to Deliver Lectures on Arbitration
Count Apponyi arrival in New York follows invitation by the Civic Forum and American Peace Society. He will deliver a series of lectures on international arbitration, sharing insights from Hungary’s statesmanship and recent diplomacy.
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