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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1912

Page

7

Farce in Innes fight over investigation of money trust

The Texas effort to form a special investigation into the money trust and banking actions faces strong opposition and mixed reactions. William J Bryan and Henry push for a thorough inquiry while critics fear a farce as party leaders debate the scope and power of the committee ahead of the Democratic convention.

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Taft Aid Continged From Fresh Pact Dte Convention

Meager and garbled text outlines Taft supporters planning a campaign to energize popular sentiment and defend his administration as the most successful in years. It notes President Taft prepared a New York speech, with allies seeking a clear distinction between regular Republicans and progressives. Anthony of Kansas discussed a White House briefing on Judge Hooks and possible Supreme Court picks, with cabinet meeting expectations and nomination prospects.

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W Chinsey Reelected Chairman Leads Republican Committee

William B Wchinsey reelected chairman of the Republican congressional committee yesterday. Other officers named include Charles Burke South Dakota as vice chairman J Flampton Moora Pennsylvania secretary George W Dairchild New York treasurer J Willam J Browning New York auditor Henry Casson Wisconsin assistant secretary John C Byersman Illinois assistant treasurer and Francis Curtis Massachusetts as literary bureau head. Harmony noted amid the reappointment and committee appointments. Representatives Burke H Hatter Rhode Island Woods of Iowa Davidson of Wisconsin Moore Weeks Hergesen Fairchild Needham named to the executive committee.

William B Wchinsey Timers Republican Congressional Committee Charles Burke South Dakota J Flampton Moora Pennsylvania Loudenslager New Jersey George W. Dairchild New York J Willam J Browning New Derne Henry Casson Wieconsin Madsarhused Literary Bureau Loutensliger Frank P Woode Laws McKinley Charles H Burke

Works urges peace treaties to curb war though called impotent and lame

Senator Works of California urged ratification of arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France as a declaration for peace while warning national honor the Monroe doctrine and other disputes should be excluded from the treaties He argued wealth power and slavery threaten the U S and proposed an alliance of great powers to ostracize any nation that resorts to war.

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Disagreement Reported On Direct Vote For Senators

The two houses of Congress agreed to report a disagreement after six months of effort on a joint resolution for electing senators by direct vote. The dispute centers on the Bristow amendment and the supervision by Congress. The Senate faces uncertainty over adopting the measure without the Bristow provision as a two thirds vote would be required for passage.

Congress Senate Bristow Ita Brehive

Indians seek charter for North American Indian Brotherhood

Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced the first congressional measure to incorporate a Red Nation led group. The Brotherhood of North American Indians would hold property in the District and establish branches nationwide, with Andrew Carnegie funding a proposed building. Incorporators include numerous Cherokee Chippewa Choctaw and other tribal members across the talk of rights preservation and tribal unity.

Owen Oklahoma Brotherhood of Narth American Indiane Andrew Carnegie Brotherhood Indiana Friendship Brotherhood

Senate Gets Bridge Plea and Street Funding Debate

Senator Garner Chauman presented a petition from Willem TS Curtis urging heatin g for a new Rock Creek bridge at Calvert Street NW. A Senate committee meeting was held on the district appropriation bill with two amendments from Senator Martin of Virginia. One would fund Dean Avenue and Grant Street in Benning. The other diverts 1200 from paving to asphalt Nichola Avenue from Anacostia to Good Hope road.

Garner Chauman Sente Senate Yrater Willem TS Curtis Adow Rock Creek Calvert Street Henningrod Martin Virgina Yexter Lax Dean Avenue Grant Street Benning Nichola Avenue Anacostia Good Hope Road Talbert Street

Albany Call for Democratic State Committee Meeting

In Albany New York a call was issued for a Democratic State Committee meeting to set the time and place for the spring state convention. The note names John A Mason as secretary and signals plans to choose a successor to Norman Mark of Batters.

Democratic State Committee of New York Albany N Y Democratic State Committee Noty John A Mason Viace Norman Mark

Baby’s eczema cured by Cuticura ointment and soap

A mother from Ballstonia reports her four month old’s severe eczema on face and hands. After using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap, the baby’s face cleared and has remained so, with the mother pledging ongoing use of the products.

McKinley Ave Ballstonia Bardermat Mre

Rash itching and painful skin symptoms reported in Gloucester

Nisy Viola Richardson of Gloucester reports facial and arm itching and pain, with scales and redness. she and her husband describe relief using Cuthura Soap. The note mentions facial and arm rashes, insomnia due to discomfort, and soap as the remedy.

Sko Gloucester Mass Nisy Viola Richardson Young

Progressive Prouty joins District of Columbia committee

Solomon F Prouty a progressive Republican from Town was elected a member of the House Committee on the District of Columbia to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Moore of Pennsylvania. He will attend today’s committee meeting and push for public utilities and universal transfer bills while noting Iowa has no state utility law yet. Prouty, in his first term in Congress, previously served as district judge of Des Moines County and has legislative experience in the Iowa General Assembly.

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Urgent Deficiency Bill Provides Funds for Workhouse

Senate and House pass urgent deficiency appropriation of 61 500 for municipal workhouse to pay salaries and locate prisoners. District commissioners say funds needed by February 1. Allocation includes 4 485 for permanent improvement deficit and 534 for maintenance. Signed by president, approval near.

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Democrats Honor Gallinger for Senate Chair Request

Democratic senators pressed to have Senator Gallinger preside during Vice President Sherman's anticipated absence next year while Bacon and Gallinger vie for Senate pro tem. An earlier item notes Senator elect Ransdell of Louisiana filed campaign expense details showing donations to charity and costs for tickets, music, and a flag for a meeting.

Senator Bacon Senate Sherman Senator Gallinger Elect Ransdell Louisiana Itx

Famous Scientist Still in Washington Extols Vision Pioneer

Charles Lincoln Smith, the New York refractionist, remains in Washington at the Arlington Hotel Annex offering free consultations today and tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm. He touts his method that corrects vision defects, drawing praise from scientists and sufferers with headaches, dizziness, and eye strain.

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Express Rates Cut Down in West Parcel Post Plan

The Idaho Statesman reports a proposed rate scheme by the American Express Company to move goods in small quantities from western distributing points. Aimed at farmers and dealers, the plan contemplates low 4 cent per pound rates for apples and other items, extending to Boise and Tomb with talks of further expansion across California and the Northwest. Mr Lovesey, the company’s industrial agent, will lecture and issue bulletins on market conditions and best articles, inviting express shippers to correspondence for rate and market information.

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