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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1911

Page

9

Peace Parley in Hague May End Strife

Taft cited by M Pichon in a debate over arming nations as socialist deputies push for disarmament talks. Germany backs army buildup while Britain signals openness to joint arbitration and peace commissions. London says Britain would welcome a U S led reso lution and co operate with a Hague discussion on disarmament.

Taft M. Pichon Powar Great Britain Germany Atranchie Picton France Hague Herlin Threichstag Passerk Gen ‘Son Heeringen Doned de Ison Niaor Ter Bassermann England United States Varios Reichstag Wisa London Duncan Vo Pick Edward Grey Amerian Reid Firttuln Edward Senate House of Representatives

Bartholdt Again Honored As Interparliamentary Leader

Bartholdt of Missouri is chosen for a sixth term as president of the American Group of the Interparliamentary Union at a meeting in the House office building. Broussard of Louisiana serves as secretary and Audis of New York as treasurer. The board includes Binton of Ohio and Slayden, Taves, Sulmer, Norris, Harehfeld and McDermott. The next international meeting will be in Rome in October with eight members attending.

Bartholdt Missouri Watertay Waa Nnon Broussard Louisiana Dagen Audis New York Smekemng Croup Mi Bartholde

New British Gun Developments Reported in Post

The Morning Post reports advances in British artillery with a larger caliber gun expected to replace the 12 and 10 inch models on dreadnoughts. It also hints at a rapid firing design on the maxibul type principle, suggesting a new form of naval armament.

Janion The Morning Post

Eczema Sufferer Credits Cuticura Remedies

A reader recounts severe December to March skin eruptions on face and scalp, misdiagnosis as eczema, and relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He bought multiple boxes, reports marked improvement and full cure, and urges others to try Cuticura remedies. Letter from New York dated June 2, 1910.

David New York Cuticurs

Indiana Democrat Kern poised for Senate seat rise

The Indiana Democrat named Kern is set to join the Senate after March 4, 1911, succeeding Senator Beveridge. He is described as practical, with a history in Kokomo and Indianapolis, and backed by Hoosier Democrats who seek to build a durable party structure for future campaigns.

Joie Wo Kern Hana Washington Teldas Senate Tangany Beveridge Todana Indiana Dermo Haut Kern Jporlitar Cape Cod Point Loma Kokomo Indianapolis Senator Lorimer Hinky Tink Wrehin Archim Ted Sloan Sloan John Kern New York Congress Shively Durbin Joe Keating

Delay in Lorimer vote as Indiana senator rails at committee

Senator Beveridge of Indiana lampoons the privileges and elections committee amid a stalled Lorimer debate. He accuses haste and briefs fueling decisions while Depew defends reliance on seven expert lawyers. Senate roll calls drag on, with no vote and questions about the document's final form remain unresolved.

Lorimer United States Senate Beverwige Indiana Senate Burrows Stone Borah Jon Penrose Hlieis Committee On Privileges and Elections DePew New York Holstlaw Beveridge Bailey Coungel Mr. Bev Mr. Depew Gallarlee Brandegee Documenta Committee On Privilege and Elections Mr. Beveridge Committee On Owen Oklahoma

White Plains Fire Destroys Offices and Admiral Dot Hotel

A major blaze in White Plains swept away nearly a block of offices and stores and consumed the famed Admiral Dot hotel. Estimated losses range from 40,000 to 700,000 dollars, with Admiral Dot's own loss near 200,000 dollars. Fire officials and witnesses reported extensive property damage and economic impact.

Spactai Washington Post White Plains Admiral Dot

Lorimer Debated as Gallery Echoes Loudly in Senate

A heated floor debate continues amid strong gallery support and sharp exchanges. Senators Bev eridge and Depew clash as Lorimer’s allies claim a 54 vote edge in the 91 member body. The outcome remains uncertain as rivals push for swift adjournment.

Deneen Sued for Libel Over Lorimer Speech in Senate

Charles E. Erbstein a Chicago lawyer sues Gov Charles S Deneen for 13 in libel damages alleging a governor interview quote criticized Senator Lorimer s defense in the Senate Erbstein once defended Lee O Neill Browne and was later indicted for bribery in the Lorimer case He was acquitted The suit argues the governor claimed Lorimer avoided cross examination by making a speech to the jury

Erbstein Lorimer Senate Chicago Illinois Charles E. Erbstein Charles S. Deneen Lee O'Neill Browne Browne

Shepard May Quit Race In Albany Rumor Silence

In Albany on February 23, reports hint at Edward M. Shepard withdrawing as a U S senator candidate to clear the path for a compromise choice. Gov. Dix adviser William Osborn and Montgomery Hare deny a withdrawal letter, while Representative Sulzer pushes for a merit based compromise. Balloting elsewhere yesterday yielded no result.

Albany Edward M. Shepard United States William Church Osborn Dix Shepard New York Montgomery Hare Mr. Hare William Sulzer Cuvillier Sulzer

Navy Sponsors Get a Home and Officers Elected

Navy sponsors gain a base with a new office in the State War and Navy Building to be occupied within two weeks. At the final meeting in the New Willard cabinet room yesterday, Mrs. Albert S. Matthews of Brooklyn was named president, Edith Benham of Washington secretary, and Mrs. John R. Peis of Washington treasurer. Benham will oversee the new office. The society may revise its constitution to hold meetings farther west for members in that region.

Ohio Congress Menill Columbus Jimmie Cox Dayton Butler Democrat Darke Goeke Tun Ansberry Defiance Fulton Wood Gen Sherwood Toledo Ottawa Representative Sharp Wyria Drie Seneca Richland Ashbrook Helmes Wayne Mairfield Anderson Fostora Crawford Ashland Franklin County Matt Denier Brown Butter Wancock Willis Hardin Albert Douglas Ronnties Oscar Woundley Fudge Alabama Washington Tundley Tirmine Ham Taft Handley Windlers Bimingham Woebile Montgomery John C. Calhoun Mayo Paintaville Charleston West Virginia Watson Chilton Senate Kentucky Paynter Friends of Mayo Ananual Navy Society of Sponsors United States Navy New Willard Albert S. Mathews Brooklyn Edith Benham John R. Peis Benham

Housecleaning Bogy and the Modern Home Aids

The piece argues against treating housecleaning as a yearly ordeal detailing why homes need not be excessively dirty, notes I tamed traditions, and advocates labor saving tools like vacuum cleaners to ease chores. It questions the ritual timing, suggests trimming excess bric brac, and envisions a modern sanitary home with practical aids to reduce the burden.

DIRT OUR WORST FOE RACE DEATH BY OWN ACTION

Middletown Conn February 3 Charles Wardell Stiles of the Public Health Service urged at Wesleyan Universitys Washingtons Birthday dinner that duty to American mothers requires action to reduce about 630000 annual deaths from preventable causes. He cited typhoid fever tuberculosis malaria diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough as major killers and questioned Roosevelt era views on race death by own action.

Middletown Conn Washington Wesleyan University Charles Wardell Stiles United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Germany Switzerland Roosevelt

Beach Nomination Restores Captain Rank on Retired Army List

Warren C. Beach’s nomination to be a captain on the retired army list was sent to the Senate by President Taft. Beach resigned from the army in 1886 and spent years seeking restoration. Congress authorized his reappointment as captain. Taft overrode War Department objections, enabling him to wear the army uniform if confirmed.

Warren C. Beach Army Senate Taft Beach Congress War Department Each Department

Delaware committee backs bill to abolish divorces

The Delaware legislative committee on revised statutes voted today to report favorably on Representative Gormley’s bill abolishing all divorces in the state. Action may occur Monday. Tomorrow is the last day for notices of new bills in Delaware’s legislature.

Delaware Spectal The Washington Post Dover Del Legislative Committee Gormley

ANS MOSER S CLAIM CORONATION SETS STYLES

Naval officer Capt Jefferson F Moser of California is ruled not entitled to rear admiral rank on retirement. Secretary Meyer says executive order fixed his rank. Court of Claims had previously awarded pay as rear admiral. Also Capt Guy H R Smith dismissed from the army for conduct unbecoming a gentleman. Chicago fashion notes crown coronation theme for 1911 with many hat styles including empire bonnet helmet hat Louis XI turban Rembrandt Reynolds Gainsborough and coronation colors.

London Bobby’s Rembrandts Reynolds Court of Claims Gainsboroughs Jefferson F. Moser California Meyer Moser Supreme Court of District of Columbia Court of Claima Br Smith Amy Guy H.R. Smith Fourth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kans United States Military Academy Michigan Infantry and Cavalry School Chicago England National Association of Retail Milliners Bobby Jake Reynolds

Army Orders Report Wide Dispatches and Postings

Army orders list personnel leaves and duty reassignment, detailing Maj. Charles M. Truitt adjutant general two months, Lt. Ed W. Patterson three months, Edwards to report for treatment at the Presidio San Francisco, Adams to West Point for duty, P Fitzsimons retired Feb 27, and A B Hayward appointed as parsed assistant surgeon. Arrivals include Yankee at Guantanamo and ports from Charleston to New Orleans, with sailings from Guantanamo and Galveston to various destinations.

Charles M. Truitt Adjutant General Edwin W. Patterson Medical Reserve Corps Bea Arthur M. Edwards General Hospital Presidio San Francisco Cal Adam He.schlansdr Medical Corps West Point N. Y United States Military Academy P. Fitzsimons P. A. Surg Hayward W. Bonnaffon Yanktop Guantanamo Dixie Key West Roe Port Arthur Tennessee Cheter Salem New Orleans Montana North Carolina Tompkinerike Petrel Santo Domingo Paducah Cristobal Patuxent Smith Flusser Lamson Frasten Molile Salled Birmingham Manile Veriton Santiago de Cuba Paunding and Drayton

Norfolk Plant Burned After Fire Destroys Main Buildings

Fire at the Farmers' Manufacturing Company in Norfolk Virginia destroyed the plant's main buildings. Origin unknown but suspected to be furnace sparks. Firemen worked to save an adjoining oil plant after the 11:30 p m blaze. The company is the South's largest producer of barrels and berry crates.

Norfolk Farmers’ Manufacturing Company Farmers’ Manufacturing Company i

Diet and Health Hints by Dr. T. J. Allen

Dr. T. J. Allen warns that maternal tranquility affects breast milk. A quarrel led a soldier and carpenter to clash, and the carpenter's wife broke a sword. While calm, a mother fed her infant from a sword-wounded breast and the baby died soon after.

T. J. Allen Joseph B. Bowes

French War Minister Brun Dies of Paralytic Stroke

Paris reports General Brun minister of war in Briand's cabinet collapsed at the ministry offices and died after greeting his staff. Brun, head of the army general staff for three and a half years, helped form Briand's cabinet in July 13 following Clemenceau's retirement.

Paris Brun Briand Clemenceau Army Teg

Automobile World reports from Washington and shows in progress

In Washington, Britton of the Diamond Rubber Company attends the ongoing automobile show while W W Gibbs of United Motor Washington Company plans to establish a Brush Maxwell Columbia agency in Staunton. Hupmobile travels span oceans, with Sydney orders and Manila welcome. a Swinehart tire leads Chicago tire displays with 31 percent of trucks tires and new nonskid cellular tires expanding endurance to thousands of miles.

W. A Britton Diamond Rubber Company Washington Baltimore W. W. Gibbs United Motor Washington Company Staunton Brush, Maxwell Columbia Lines Honolulu Pujf Islands Australia Hupp Motor Car Company Sydney Auckland New Zealand Uncle Sam Philippines Manila Chicago Swinchart Tire and Rubber Company Akron Oho Svinehart Cellular

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