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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
7
Insurgent Republicans seek a compromise amid tariff debate as moderates weigh adverse reports and possible chair substitutions. Delays loom past hearings with progressives pressing for duty reductions and conservatives wary of drastic changes. Notables include Fitzsburgh, Worth, Hyneman, and McDuffie in the march toward a board-backed recommendation.
A hearing on the District appropriation bill closed yesterday amid opposition to a plan for a training school and costs. Proponents argued private institution use for girls and economy. amendments proposed by Senator Allinger faced resistance. George M. Kober urged restoring items for the Board of Charities. debate touched on Montague Street improvements and district tax allocations.
Ohio Representatives Osil and Anderson arrived late to a district committee session on the police and firefighters pension fund bill. With only 11 of 22 members present, the vote could not proceed. Absentees listed include Aiken, Hamilton, Adair, Dies, Shaunessy, George, Stack, Konig, and Carey.
The House approved a resolution asking Secretary Stimson to furnish all papers related to Maj Gen Ainsworth’s removal as adjutant general. The move aims to reveal the full correspondence between Ainsworth, Stimson, and others, and to prevent withholding of the records from public view. The military affairs committee backs the effort to disclose the complete story behind the dismissal.
The Senate subcommittee reporting the Bristow presidential preference primary bill to the District committee notes minor amendments. Chairman Mr Works leads the panel. With a heavy calendar, timely Senate action before the Republican convention delegates election is uncertain.
Wisconsin Socialist Representative Berger called for an investigation into a California report alleging a Treasury Department plot to close refining branches of the U S mints and hand over bullion refining business to the smelter trust, affecting gold and silver coinage.
Georgia Representative Roddenbery led a one man filibuster to block pending private pension bills, accusing members of voting on both sides to fake a quorum. The uproar ended with an adjournment as House rules faced scrutiny and debate stalled amid partisan clashes.
Commandant Capt WF Fullam reported the death of civilian boxing master Joseph Kanar Kowaki known as Joe Kaechell at the North Chicago training station after a bout with Seaman Willard B Walters. Kowaki died from a hemorrhage of the brain caused by a diseased vessel. an inquest will be held by civil authorities.
Madrid reports a fresh hitch in Franco Spanish talks on Morocco centering territorial compensations. Spain rejects ceding Cabo Agua and Beni Buyahi on the left bank of the Muluya River, asserting the area is within Spain’s Geneva defined by the treaty of 184. Premier Canalejas says no cession possible.
In United States Judge Hollister's court today twelve indicted men including John H Peterson and Arthur Wentz appeared to post bail of 5000 each for their May 2 plea date. Dayton residents and Columbus sales manager Wentz are among the defendants.
London Feb 2 Times correspondent reports Protestant Christians say Tuan Shi Kat pledges removal of religious disabilities and enforcement of toleration nationwide. Manchuria fighting reports deemed exaggerated. Tiehling disturbance considered minor. order has been restored.
In a volatile legal session Justice Gerard ordered Brandt remanded and promised bail upon ruling. Grand jury probes whether Brandt s 20 year burglary sentence arose from a conspiracy with alleged visits by Schiff lawyers to a prisoner, while Gov. Carmody asserts clemency could be possible if warranted, with the high court to decide the writ of habeas corpus.
Democrats end weeks of fight by agreeing to a compromise on the money trust investigation. Henry, chairman of the rules committee, claims victory and will address the House to stress the methods of financial leaders. The plan directs a banking and currency inquiry alongside the broader inquiry, with Henry to reference the allegations in a forthcoming speech. Senate hearings with Samuel Untermyer to discuss a general investigation are planned the same day.
Claudia Caristedt Wheeler, once a noted vocal performer, was awarded a decree of divorce from Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr in New York Supreme Court. The alimony, framed as a compromise, totals $8 a month after Wheeler sought $40,000 and Wheeler aimed for $10,000. the suit cites abandonment. The court noted Wheeler preserved club memberships despite alleged financial strain.
Feb 2 James Creelman notes Police Commissioner Waldo remains in office, mayor avoids direct comment, implying official stance. Belgian War Minister resigns. Gen Helle Daut steps down, Premier de Broqueville temporarily takes war portfolio. Wisconsin colleges to study aviation under new aero nautical club. Ocean liner movement and arrivals list, ships docking and sailing times and routes.
Stockholders sue to appoint a receiver for the International Lumber and Development Company of Philadelphia alleging a Delaware charter with 6 million capital and improper officer salaries commissions. They claim promoters took 2800 acres in Mexico originally costing 19 000 and inflated the corporation to 6000M while defrauding the public. Hearings set for March 6 in U S district court before Judge McPherson.
Severe snow blockades cripple the New York Central system as six trains are halted between Watertown and the main line. A passenger train left Watertown Wednesday evening at 5:55 pm and another was diverted from Syracuse to Watertown. Passengers on stranded trains are being cared for at nearby farmhouses.
Chicago February report says Edward Hines a prominent lumberman was expelled or under discussion by the Union League Club amid Lorimer scandal links. Attorney Marquis Eaton claims Hines silent while club officials decide, praising his innocence and noting possible policy violation.
Wireless message from the City of Auguste reports a probable sea tragedy south of Hatteras. A capsize steam fishing vessel was found bottom up seven miles south of Cape Lookout, with the vessel showing Augusta markings but no crew sighted. The overturned craft is believed to be one of the local fishing boats.
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