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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1912

Page

7

Bailey Letter A Joke Denies Pay for Perjury in Senate Probe

Canadian witness McGowan disputed paying or receiving money for perjury before the Lorimer Senate investigation. He admitted a private test of stenographer IL Sheridan is planned in a closed session as testimony continues, with cross examination revealing threats and settlements tied to Wiehe and Shields. Fortunes, loans, and partnerships surface as the probe probes into previous hush money and alleged inducements.

Charles McGowen Senate Lorimer Committee of Investigation McGowan Soward Hines Lumber Compani Bs Uit Wiehe Washington Wiehe McGowan Toronto Brilby Halley Sheridan Mellowan Bailey Gamble Wiehe Walley Lea Neo Racy Wetowans Loeronta McCowan Henater Fletcher McCrowan R J Shields Chicago Bow Canadian Northwest Wiehre Hancey IL Sheridan Cowan

Utilities Bill Gains in Washington Railroad Inquiry

The discussion covers continuation on Finet page regarding two and three year terms at 43000 each for officials. Mr Pomerels stresses railroads must provide data on capitalization miles of track and coal per mile. He notes executives failed to state construction and operation costs per mile and urges thorough investigation into fair rates amid free transfer claims. Senator Gullinger promises ample time for debate and timely printing of amendments.

Pomererls Washington Gullinger Senate

Bomb suspect freed after hearing in Taylor bombing case

In New York Court, Charles M Dickinson is freed on bond as a material witness after the coroner dismisses the criminal charges in the Helen Taylor bomb death. Dickinson gave a statement detailing the explosion and said a second man’s voice accompanied the incident while the La Marre woman left the apartment. Police continue questioning jail inmates and are tracing a Baltimore woman’s involvement, with the missing Mary Curle linked to the Leonard family.

Moise la Marre New York Asulatant Strong Feinberg Charles M. Dickinson Helen Taylor Dickinson Taylor Ume Mersons Mrs Taylor Iney Gin Olivette Leonard Faltimore Magdalen Baltimore Leonard Altempia Inocal

German Empire Opens Reichstag Amid War Preparations

Reports describe an imperial address praising a continuing naval and military policy, with calls for friendly Franco relations. The speech stresses unity, strength, and deterrence, promising sustained defense and alliance posture while outlining broad political aims.

France

Intrigue Against Asquith Report Denied by Lloyd George

London dispatch claims a cabinet split over leadership but Lloyd George rejects the reports as unfounded. In a February 3 speech at a Liberal club, he asserts there is no feud with Prime Director Asquith and calls the cabinet rift a myth.

London Stanfard Asusth David Towa Lloyd George Micelty Asquith

Embassy Messages Stolen in Swiss Route Robbery

A German embassy attache traveling on the Rome Berlin train was robbed near Gueschenen Switzerland. A pouch with important documents disappeared while passengers including several Americans were detained and searched but no results were found.

Geneva Switzerland Rome Berlin Gueschenen

Fifty Die in Siberian Snowstorm Drift Tragedy

A party of 51 travelers perished in a Siberian snowstorm when their convoy became trapped in a drift on a road near Iskim Sibera. Forty four bodies were recovered with the death toll rising as rescue efforts continued.

Iskim Sibera Tshim Siberta Iermits Hor Ints

Train Bandits Loot Small in Arkansas Woods Near Memphis Scene

Reported near Memphis Tennessee on February seven, five bandits raided a Rock Island train en route to Oklahoma City. Officers and detectives scoured Mississippi River woods but made no arrests as of nightfall. A second item notes the 1923 Hague Peace Conference likely not meeting, Carnegie Palace of Peace anticipated by mid year.

Memphis Tenn Rock Island Hurburt Ark Oklahoma City Misalaaipp Tverppealte Memphia Irc Rarintaiara Hague Netherlands

Keeley Institute Ad Promises Moral Reform for Drinkers

An old Greensboro advertisement urges parents to quit drinking by seeking Keeley Institute treatment. It claims scientific methods remove the craving for liquor, restore respect with the community, and offer new hope and willpower. The ad emphasizes confidentiality and cites H Osborn as president, authorized by Little Bohenley Co.

Keeley Institute of Greensboro N. C Keeley Institute Renee H. Osborn Little Bohenley Co

Honduras Credit Guaranty Dropped By Senate Panel

The U S Honduras loan guarantee treaty was shelved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Financial interests led by J P Morgan Co and Icahn Lote Co were to back the agreement to defend public debt but the arrangement expired and is no longer binding. Democratic senators indicated preference for a new framework before any final action.

United States Honduras Senate Committee On Foreign Relations New York J & Morgan & Co Icahn Lote & Co

Calls Cortelyou to Testify on Post Office Fraud Order

George K Cortelyou former Postmaster General will be summoned before the House committee on expenditures in the Post Office Department tomorrow. The inquiry concerns the fraud order issued in 1871 against the LG Lewis Publishing Company of Dallas. Cortelyou was Postmaster General when the fraud order was issued and the case attracted congressional scrutiny.

George K Cortryou Capenditures Postoffen Treuty Department LG Lewis Publishing Company Cortelyou Lewis Company Congress

Girl Not Dorothy Arnold, Young Nurse, Hinted as Heiress

A young nurse once believed to be the missing heiress Dorothy Arnold continues to be linked to the case as authorities pursue clues. The story traces a pattern of resemblance and institutional doubt while exploring potential lead lines in the heiress mystery.

Newark Alison Macher Philadelphia Leon New Philadium Noemi St Cienton Dorothy Arront Neork Arnuld Martilk Isenithels Panled New York Ir City Dorothy Araoh Mra Boan Florence Myers

FOSTER DIES EN ROUTE TO FORT SHERIDAN

Inspector of field artillery Col Lester Foster, tears old Newark New Jersey, died on a train en route to Fort Sheridan. The Central Division officer had overseen signals and artillery, and his death prompts an inquiry into his final hours and the circumstances aboard the train.

Fort Sherdan Chau Fel Charles Wo Loster Central Division The United States Arms Uhlearo Fort Sheridan Lester

Urges Cash for City Workhouse Funds

The District commissioner asked for 1500 to cover a deficit for the city workhouse in the current fiscal year. The appropriation committee reported the request favorably and Chairman Mizgerald urged passage. House action could come within two weeks. Shortage amounts included 4865 for permanent improvements 2536 for maintenance and 11500 for fuel.

House Appropriations Committee Mizgerald

Denver to Quit Congress Ends Reelection Bid

Representative Mr Denver of the Sixth Ohio district announced in the House that he will not seek reelection. A Democrat, he will resign after his third term to avoid neglect of his private business while serving on the rules and insular affairs committees.

Oannver Ohio Denver

Knox Note Threatens War Funds to Back Peace Plan

Secretary of State Knox sent a note to Germany France Great Britain and Russia urging a new principle to curb funding for armies and revolutionary movements in China. The missive aims to advance international peace by limiting wartime finances and protecting investors from state protection when backing insurgencies.

Amercan United Sales Government Knox Anibos von Bernstorft France Great Britain Tua Jayun China

Puget Sound Fraud Denial From Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

Chicago leaders deny a rumor claiming the Puget Sound Railroad was defrauded of 3.1 million dollars in connection with an alleged bond issue and extension toward the Pacific coast. President Tarling and Vice President Mikenna stated no wrongdoing and noted the rumor prompted stockholder inquiries and an investigative claim.

Chicago Puget Sound A Jo Larting Wo Mikenna Chicago Milwaukee and St Paw Railroad Pacific Coast New York Midhe My Mifenna Tarling Sid Ome Iuiww

Papers Thought Use Useless in Wire Case Indictments

New York Feb 7 Judge Liberti said United States Steel officials believed pleas of nolo contendere ended prosecutions in the wire pool investigation. He ordered destruction of old papers, a trunkful before the grand jury, later returned after indictments. The government argued the papers were needed for the case.

New York Nolo Conten Heever Frank Backescit American Steel and Wire Company Swase Vary Gas Chad

Sunday Prize preview promises an exceptional magazine issue

The Monthly Magazine section of next Sundays Post will be an exceptionally good number from front cover to last page. It promises charming illustrations by Charles Berka and features works by Rex Beach James Hopper Joseph Medill Patterson Mabel Herbert Urner Rathvin Wallace Laura Crozer Big Gun Flashes Charles Irvin Junkin and others. The issue includes The Real and the Male Helieve, The Regenerating Filebt and Freshmen of the Air among others with fine illustrations with each article.

Next Sundays the Mail Charles Berka Rex Beach James Hopper Joseph Medil Patterson Mabel Herbert Urner Laura Crozer Rathvin Wallace Charles Irvin Junkin

Interpellation Demands Why Rasputin Pressure Fueled Censorship

The Duma adopted an urgent interpellation to the minister of the interior asking why editors in St Petersburg and Moscow were pressured to suppress Rasputin stories and why editions of the Novaya Vremya and Golosmesky were confiscated. The affair centers on Rasputin, a monk at Tsarskoe Selo, and implicates church figures exiled by imperial and synod authorities.

Failora Rasputin Tsarskoe Selo Czaria St Petersburg Gregory Raspulin Duma Moscow Hag Putin Novae Vremya Golopmesk Hermoxenes Saratoy Tsarkeya Hellodorua Doly Soula Ovo Mga Boris Nuverin Hages Bode Hasputin Lhessnod Perl Rasputin Residun Dearskoe Seisshir Lhempresa Guchkoff Citobrrists Rugtla Attar Trene Tharch

Restoring Luster to Dull Hair with Simple Shampoo

A Denver Advocate column cites Mrs. Mac Martyn advising gentle washing with mild mixtures to revive hair. A teaspoonful of acetylated cleansing agent dissolved in hot water is used for a shampoo, poured slowly and rubbed briskly, leaving hair clean and shiny. Three shampoos may yield longer, thicker hair.

MacMartyn Denver

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