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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
14
Secretary of State weighs in on political separation and civil rights, arguing that natives and settlers can coexist. James J. Hill urges common civilization and loyalty amid tensions, framing the lands agreement as prudent statesmanship.
Secretary Knox and James J Hill preside over a Chicago gathering as Congress adopts the reciprocity agreement with Canada. Knox outlines a long history of trade accords and the aim to promote commerce while cementing friendly ties between neighboring nations. He stresses shared heritage and mutual economic interests.
On Friday February 10 1971 at Vert Mthan Allen a son was born to Lieutenant N Moccartnell of the Tenth Cavalry and Mrs Vartmela Cartvellin. Father and child are reported in good health and the family extends thanks for support.
Several obituary notices list names such as George Edward, Alice Potter, Anna Putnam Tracy, Thomas Dyer, Frank Marple, Belent White, and Francis Jouanamody. The notices include ages, funeral times, church services, and interment details at Mount Olivet and Mount Meyers churches, with requests for relatives and friends to attend and references to residences in Anacostia, Washington DC, Princeton NJ, and Towanda PA.
Ottawa watchers weigh Champ Clark’s assertion that reciprocity is a step toward annexation while Laurier’s government defends the pact as economic, not political. Col Sam Hughes presses for a Washington response as MPs clash over risks to Canadian autonomy and British ties.
The article notes a Republican split over the reciprocity tariff deal with Canada. It reports Speaker Cannon’s name added to the negative vote tally and quotes Democrats and Republicans analyzing the party rift, with warnings of a Democratic advantage in future elections and calls that the split signals the end of high protection.
Vice President Sherman, at a Republican Club dinner in Albany, rejects free trade in any guise and lauds the Panama Canal as a key achievement. He cites protection as a shield benefiting average Americans and criticizes divisions among Republicans. William Barnes Jr. presided, noting post-defeat celebration and the return of legitimate political gamesmanship.
Representative Campbell, addressing the Scottish St. Andrew's Society banquet at the Raleigh Hotel, rejects Champlain Clark's annexation idea, arguing Canadians would not join the United States. He lauds President Taft as popular and notes Canadian reciprocity politics. Drummond Kennedy extols Scot abroad, business acumen, and love for home, while Ramsay outlines the society's purpose and revival. The event featured speeches, songs, and greetings from British Ambassador James Bryce.
Taft presses for the McCall bill as Republicans fear Canada reciprocity, with finance committee members and Agricultural State senators opposed. White House talks in flux as Crane and McCall confer. Burton argues the 1854 1865 treaty boosted trade, urging timely action before an extra session becomes likely.
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous couples with ages and residence details. Names include John Stecklef and Ella Abholf, William Woodward and Lela Orrison, Harry Degiek and Lelia Rucker, John Beat and Ida Holmes, and others, each paired with responsible clergymen or officiants.
The U S House adopts a reciprocity principle with Canada by unanimous vote. Boston group backs the measure at its annual banquet. Kansas and Nebraska legislatures urge Congress to back the pact. Texas House endorses Senator Batley position while delaying a resolution to urge ratification.
Health office ledger lists numerous births including girls and boys from Fitzgeralds, Wrenn, Gainer, Hughes, Farr, Allison, Wescott, Mackall, Pyles, Dethetf, Neem, Meglio, Ambrogio, Willams, Jones, Green, Marlow, Green, Lindsey, Warder, with hospital cites Sibley and Providence. Aged patients include 79, 72, 45, 50, 30s, and 83 year olds at various facilities such as Sibley Hospital and Government Hospital for the Insane. Addresses span 628 A St SE to 2 Thomas Brown, plus several NW and SE locations.
Mexico February 135 reports martial law in Ciudad Juarez under Gen. Navarro closing all businesses and seizing the Mexico North Western Railway. He plans to deploy 700 troops, including 200 to Guadaloupe, while 400 scout elsewhere. Four wagons with arms were captured crossing the river near El Paso. Madero is at Guadalupe with 300 insurgent troops.
Bohemian Slovak and Polish editors and Chicago residents protest Count Apponyi call to speak on Universal Peace at Washington’s Birthday celebration. A memorial signed by Chicago papers requests withdrawal of the invitation, citing him as representative of Hungarian tyranny and author of Slovak oppression.
Walter J. Fahy, political writer, was barred from the press gallery for ten days after an altercation with Arkansas Representative Macon. The judiciary committee ruled Fahy’s accompanying reporters did not invade House privileges. In a separate action, New Jersey legislature urged direct election of U S senators by direct popular vote.
Edward E Mylius, London agent of the Paris Liberator, withdrew his appeal today after his conviction for seditious libel for circulating a report that King George as a cadet formed a morganatic alliance with a daughter of Admiral Sir Culme Seymour.
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