Capitol mock session and sleep delays stall House
An informal mock House session erupts in the chamber as members, including Hughes of New Jersey, play acted as speaker and pass notable, humorous measures while others nap or wander the cloakroom. Rep Austin of Tennessee pleads for a claims bill, and Edwards of Georgia accuses a lobbyist of intruding on the floor.
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Hughes
New Jersey
House
Austin
Tennessee
Mr Edwards
Domes
New York
Burgess
Texas
Carlin
Virginia
Clark
Tenners
Thomas
North Carolina
Gardner
Massachusetts
BM Heflin
Alabama
Candler
Mississippi
England’s Federal Dream and a Four-State Senate
The article outlines a federal reform vision for the British Isles featuring abolition of the hereditary Lords, a four double chamber state legislature system, and a reformed Westminster Senate. It ties the idea to Cecil Rhodes, Lord Grey, and Lord Lansdowne, arguing that a federated empire could ease Ireland’s crisis and parliament congestion, with New Zealand and other dominions joining later.
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House of Lords
Cecil Rhodes
Wolcott
Hey
Neera
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Grey
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
British Isles
London
South Africa
Rhhodes
Morgan
Empire
Westminster
New Zealand
Japan
Argentina
India
William O'Brien
Daniel O'Connell
Isaac Butt
Disraeli
Edwards Pierrepont
Gladstone
Prospectus for New Arlington Hotel in Washington
A prospectus from New York and Washington capitalists outlines plans to replace the current Arlington Hotel with an eight story, 700 room structure on the Square between H Street and Vermont Avenue. The project, managed by Arlington Hotel Company, aims to cost over 6 million dollars total, with more than 3 million for the building itself, offering grand ballrooms, tea rooms, a palm room, and a central glass-roofed courtyard to light interior spaces.
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Sixteenth Streets
Vermont Avenue
Lafayette Square
District OF Columbia
Hill
Farregut Street
13Th and
Ith
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John A Johnstok
William W Judson
Camumfestonera
D - Feltid
United States
Irish federalism and the danger to private property
A historical discussion traces an Irish national movement toward federalism, praising a unity of Anglo American leagues to pacify world affairs. It warns that Redmond’s nationalists align with Keir Hardie socialists, threatening private property across nations with representative governments.
Creatore in Calisthenics at National Theater concert
Italian conductor Creatore leads eight numbers with encores as Signor Curti shines in Pagliacci and Faust selections. Liszt rhapsody and Mignon overture draw praise for sincerity and feeling. Tannhauser overture ends the program with powerful, broad climactic finish.
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National Theater
Lisz
Signor Curti
Faust
Barytone
Masonry Is Lauded At Belasco Theater Centenary
Centenary events for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia filled the Belasco Theater with more than 50 visiting Masons on stage and a large audience. Clergy from multiple faiths spoke on Masonry as a bridge across religions, emphasizing intellectual freedom and patriotism. The program featured music, a Centennial Hymn, and remarks from grand lodge leaders, with Taft scheduled to speak at a later banquet.
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Masonic Order
Grand Lodge of Frea
District of Columbia
Belasco Theater
J Russell Verbry¢ke
J. Henning Nelms
Alfred Harding
Diocess of
Washington
Abram Simon
Elehth Street Temple
Baril Wilfrey
WA. G. B. Pierce
Simon
Russia
Masons
Sol Minster
Percy S. Foster
Hdna Scott Smith
Charles ©. Myers
C W. Moore
Mia Shade
William Wermane
Andrew Wilson
Wilson
William T. Mitchell
Michigan
John M Carter
Maryland
Frank &. Harrison
South Carolina
Frank W. Havens
Connecticut
J. Paul Lukens
Delaware
George A. Beauchamp
Alabama
Baird
Standiford Brown
Coolidge
Woodman
Grand Lodge
New Masonic Temple
Kenton N. Harper
New Willard
Taft
Weather Summary for Week Ended February 18 1911
The week was wetter than usual with heavy rain in the plains and parts of the Mississippi valley, snow in the Rocky Mountain regions, and a cold outbreak in New England. Temperatures ended near normal across the interior, while freezing conditions occurred from Oklahoma to the Dakotas. Disturbances brought snow to Missouri and adjacent states, with rain in the south Atlantic states and snow anticipated in the Rockies and southern plateaus. Winds varied along coasts, with gales forecast on the gulf coast and brisk/southeasterly trends elsewhere. steamers to Europe face moderate NW winds and cloudy skies.
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Weather Bureau
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Midile Mississippi Valley
Gulf
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
New England
Atlantic Coast
Georgia
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
California
Interior
Texas
Great Lakes
Oklahoma
Apsas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Inois
Indiana
Middle Atlantic States
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
South Atlantic States
Southern Plateau
Missouri Valley
Plains States
Gulf Coast
Brownsville
Tex
Carrabelle
Fie
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banka
Charges Formed Over Cruelty at Occoquan Workhouse
Former guards including H. C. Sparks W. Wilkinson W. P. Bartello Steve O'Dea and William W. Kearfott accuse Occoquan workhouse officials of brutal prison discipline. They describe chaining bread and water diets, beatings with a blackjack and forced exposure, and orders to shoot to kill. They seek a district investigation and say they can prove the mistreatment.
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Qooo-quan ‘A
H. C. Sparks
William C. Wilkinson
William P. Bartello
Steve O'Dea
Wiliam W. Kearfott
Occoquan
William @ Wilkinson
Washington
P. Bartello
Whittaker
William H Kearfott
Mr Kearfott
Kearfott
Sparks
Wilkinson
Partello
O'Dea
Maine Warship Maine Salvage Nears Completion in Havana Harbor
War Department officers report three quarters of the Maine salvage work in Havana harbor is done. The hull is expected to be exposed in April, with bodies moved to Arlington National Cemetery. The Maine mast will be erected over the graves as a memorial. initial $300,000 appropriation nearly exhausted. Brig Gen William H Bixby requests continued funding under obstruction removal laws.
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Maine
Havana Harbor
War Department
Arlington National Cemetery
William H Bixby
Senate
House
Washington printers oppose proposed postal rate rise
Columbia Typographical Union No 101 urged members to oppose new postal gate increases on magazines as Congress debates the measure. Thousands of protest letters were mailed to International Typographical Union locals urging actions in each district to persuade senators and representatives to defeat the proposal. The union argues the 1 cent rise would harm publishing by disrupting mail service and revenues, reversing decades of postal policy.
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Columbia Typographical Union
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
International Typographical Union
Washington Union
Legislative Committee
Smoot
Senate Printing Committee
Columbia Union
United States
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New Arlington Hotel
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