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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1912

Page

11

AGE NEW LIQUOR LAW HEARING DIVIDES MEN INTO THREE CLASSES

A House Judiciary Committee hearing on interstate liquor trade features Mrs Mary Harris Armor of Georgia and other temperance advocates arguing men fall into three groups: liquor lovers, liquor sellers, and politicians who are on both sides. Speakers include Mr Irvin of Washington and Representative Norris of Nebraska, with Western and East Coast voices urging reform and a strong Woman’s Christian Temperance Union showing support. A reception honors officers at the WCTU quarters with leaders and guests from Pennsylania, Maine, and Howard University among attendees.

Ot & Irvin Washingtonga House Carlin Virginia Missouri Edont Tke T Uule Miry Harris Armor Georgia Waa Swamuet Fila Pennylvania Akon Sila A Buhl New York Alohol Empire State Curtla Greaham Viz Johnx Mae Chauncey Wwodrich Fila Mo George Ellen Vo Stone Margarethyila Fos Kenry Tentinin Dineback Ams Charla I Mary Foneback McNuerr Hradies Charles Shellon CE Giles Me Coh White Daylin Ohio Mra Hyirkield Howard University

Demand Judge Removal Sparks Intra County Debate

The January 31 intra-county session saw Judge Anderson called to be removed amid a kidnapping charge linked to the J J McNita case. The United Mine Workers convention urged Congress to investigate and act, criticizing PAC for withholding documents and urging enforcement of state laws.

Elerat B Anderson Marten County Cindiangi Jory Om J J United Mine Works of America Congress Rs Liven Pac

War Claims For Local Folk

Civil war claims totaling amounts recommended for payment by the Home Claims Committee. The report lists $1,035,587 to individuals for army stores and supplies and 160,575 to officers for withheld pay, plus 466.3% to churches and organizations for use of buildings during the war. District claimants include Harrison Dea and others, with various specific sums for widows, trustees, and heirs.

Committee On War Claims Digirict of Columbia Harrison I Dea Ela le Dawosse John T. Deweede Thomas Fahey Horatio G. Gibson Leber L. ‘Thornton Grayton L Thornton Goulles C Grammer Benjamin F Hasson Frank D. Johns William Brooke Johoe Harriet E Noble Henry B Noble Elizabeth Thomas Brightwood Silman Lyon Alfred F A Torbert Charles H. Whipple

Money Trust Inquiry Divides Democrats in House Caucus

Democratic leaders report a two to one opposition to Representative Henry of Texas plans for a special committee to probe the money trust. Oscar Underwood favors sending the inquiry to the standing Banking and Currency Committee to avoid sensationalism. Most committee Democrats vow resignation if the subject leaves the regular panels. The canvass shows broad regional and state opposition within the party.

Money Trust Robert L. Henry Texas Standing Committee On Banking and Currency Banking and Currency Committee Hiv Arsenel Pujo Louisiana Washington House Henry Goatstops Georgia New York Virginia Mississippi North Carolina Maryland Ohio Tennessee Kentucky South Carolina

Laughter in Gallery During Children's Bureau Debate

In the record of a debate on the children's bureau bill Senator Overman of North Carolina called an inspector of labor “he or she,” prompting laughter from the ladies gallery. Senator Borah replied that a woman would do the work better, stirring more laughter. Vice President Sherman urged gallery calm.

Senatoria Sey Yeaterdas Children’s Bureau Overman North Carolina Hmi Borah Southern Sherman

Child Bureau Wiks Study Juvenile Life Passes

Senate approves provision creating a child welfare bureau within the Department of Commerce and Labor to collect data on infant mortality birth rates orphanages juvenile courts diseases accidents and related topics Protecting domestic privacy remains central as Culberson's amendment bars agents from entering private residences without family head consent in a close vote.

Mogsurce Culberson Children's Bureau Labor Senate Bailey Bryan Chilton Q.gorman Paynter Smith Stone Tharnton Wetmore Warke Burgau Department of Commerce Thornton Louiston Eaid Bireau

Federal case excerpt on steel trust and antitrust defense

The document discusses government critics of the steel corporation for alleged restraint of trade and claims its price reduction benefits consumers. It notes foreign trade growth and expanding competition since 1901, while detailing the corporation’s defensive statements and denials of antitrust violations. It cites Gary dinners and statements to the President about a proposed purchase and the corporation’s policy promoting competition rather than limiting trade.

Steel Corporation Power Corporation United States Steal Corporation

Reed Hints at Steel Tariff Debate Scrapped

Senator Penrose denounces House haste on tariff measures while Senator Reed withdraws a motion to refer the steel tariff bill to the finance committee. He notes the bill’s rapid passage and praises committee scrutiny, citing the Payne Aldrich contrast and urging careful hearings.

Isaacs Kr. Reet Reed Missouri Committee On Finance Coleagues Heed Finance Committee Bailey, Simmons Stone Willams Kern Johson Fitnelf Senate Penrose House Penrosa Senate Finance Committee

Immigration bill likely amended by Congress says State Department

The State Department expects changes to the immigration bill after discussions between Secretary Knox and Senator Lodge. The likely action: the immigration committee will amend the exclusion provision and restore a proviso allowing admission to the United States despite inability to pass the Baelian language test.

State Department Congress Dillingham Immigration Knox Lodge Immigration Committee United States

Costa Rica and U S Treaty Reported By Senate Panel

The Senate foregin relations committee favorably reported a treaty with Costa Rica on mutual recognition of naturalization for both countries. The measure also grants recognition of renunciation of citizenship and a declaration of intention.

Costa Rica United States Senate Forelern Relations Committee

Coast ers Hurt in Crashes Ballymore Newspaper Man Leg Broken

Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports seven injured in a coast ing accident on Cavetown Pike near Hagerstown. Sleds collided with a group of girls and boys causing multiple sprains fractures and bruises among names including Gertie Davin Edna Hartle Mary Rowe and others.

Washington Post Hagerstown Cavetown Miss Gertie Davin John Bowers Ellis Hoover Edward Dobbin Charles Kaetzell Russell Kaetzell Edna Hartle Leon Carr Mary Rowe Woodstock Frederick Hose Nelile Hoover Baltimore Ruxton Baltimore County Stuart Olivier The Baltimore News

Old Charley Bartlett admits forgery grip loss in court

In New York, veteran forger known as Old Charley Bartlett waived examination on a forgery charge. He says he has lost his grip after years of deception. held for grand jury action. Bartlett, about age, with a burned face, admitted using the name William Bennett to cash a 321% check at Melton National Bank. He surrendered at police headquarters claiming he had "lost his grip."

New York Charley” Bartlett United States Bartlett Willam B Bennett Pittaburgh Meiton National Bank po‘Wea

German Squadron to Visit American Waters in Year

Berlin reports a Th-sterman squadron, led by Rear Admiral Badger, will likely sail to American waters this year to reciprocate Kiel visit of the United States North Atlantic Squadron. Emperor William takes a personal interest. Prince Adalbert may accompany the fleet after marine academy duties. The exact composition remains unsettled, but it is expected to include large cruisers.

Berlin Jan Th Wil America Bremen

Bomb Dealt Death in Lisbon Public Squares

In Lisbon a bomb killed one person and injured two as martial law was proclaimed. Police found a bomb making laboratory at the Federation of Trades Unions offices and carried out mass arrests, breaking the general strike that began in sympathy with street car workers. Military force under Gen Carvalhal restored order and street car service resumed today.

Lisbon Federation of Trades Unions Evara Alemetjo Carvalhal

Fifty Thousand for New Boulevard Proposal to Bond Bethesda Potomac Districts

Chevy Chase Great Falls Company offers to donate land for a boulevard from Chevy Chase circle to Great Falls about eight miles long if a bond issue of 50000 is approved. A special election hearing is set February 28 to consider taxing two districts for the project and for a modern toll road. Company representatives seek tax rate increase and land donation, with the promise of a 60 percent land transfer and a 1% land assessment adjustment.

Chevy Chase Great Falla Washington Post Rockville M Jan Bethesda Potorkac Chevy Chase To Great Maize Land Company Chevy Chase Circle Great Falls Jamper W Long Wiliam W. Anderson J. Hampton Jones The and Company

Three Ohio Banks Closed Over Chief Owner Absence

In Columbus on January 3, three southeastern Ohio banks closed amid a report that chief owner J S Howard and his brother O L Howard were in seclusion. The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Gallipolis, the Bank of Byesville in Guernsey County, and the Bank of Albany in Athens County stopped operations as a bank examiner investigated. The State banking department indicated the Howards were temporarily in seclusion and efforts for rehabilitation were under way.

Ead Columbus Ohio J. S Howard L. Howlard Folewise Farmers and Merchants’ Bank of Gallipolis Bank of Byesville Guernsey County Bank of Albany Athena County State Department of Banking Howards

Hoboes Defy Mayor in Cincinnati Convention Stand

James Hada Hew of St Louis, the millionaire hobo, defies Mayor Hunt by promising a four day gathering of vagrants in Cincinnati. He says the convention will open tomorrow and will test citizens tolerance for peaceful assembly. A telegram to President Taft from hoboes invited him to attend the event and emphasized 2,000,000 unemployed Americans.

Cincinnati Ohio Jan St Henry T Hunt Hebara United States James Hada Hew St Louis Taft Akron

Travelers report Arab tribes hostile to Italy in Tripoli

African explorer Frank Ht. Johnson, back in Washington from Northern Africa, says tribesmen in North Africa attack Italian officers for six cents each and three cent air units are smuggled through Tunis for Turkish armies. He warned of widespread anti Italian sentiment among local tribes.

Tribesmien F. KE. Johnson Tunis Tripoli Frank Ht. Johnson Washington Africa

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