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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1911
Page
34
President Johnson held several meetings on tariff policy while lawmakers signaled opposition to the commission plan. In New Year greetings, Taft addressed journalists at the National Press Club and spoke to newspaper men after visiting the Atlantic Fleet at the White House.
President Taft meets House members and Ways and Means on tariff commission plans. He tours the National Press Club and watches Willie Hoppe billiards in the Blue Room. Admiral Schroeder replies to New Year greetings via wireless from Cherbourg as the Atlantic fleet at sea.
Authorized by Secretary Knox the joint report of Judge Martin A Knapp and Judge J F Mable on an International Commerce Commission was made public. The document shows accord on all discussed points and signals satisfaction with the proposed body. Whitelaw Reid plans to return from England to resume duties in London after a family vacation aboard the Caronia.
New York December 31 Customs officials report a surge in penalties and forfeitures. From March 1 to December 29, a total of 2,601,278 was collected, surpassing the 15 years prior total of 926,162. The 22 month period saw fraud recoveries reach levels equal to 42 years of prior efforts.
Alabama Senator Johnston decries claims of bias and asserts the subcommittee found no proof Lorimer bribed or knew of bribery. The vote tally remains debated with one dissenter, and the report is seen as a whitewash by some, while others note insufficient evidence to unseat him.
Comptroller Tracewell ruled that regular teachers cannot farm out their positions for indefinite periods. Substitutes may be used only up to 60 days and must be paid the regular teacher's rate. The board of education has no right to authorize longer substitute employment, lifting the substitute list to new indefinites.
Wooster Ohio December 31 President Holten of Wenster University announced that $450000 had been raised toward the university. The meeting discussed five conditions of the general educated board for New York to approve the boards appropriation of $250000.
President Cobb of the National Tariff Commission Association outlines aims to remove tariff politics and press Congress for a permanent tariff commission. Taft will speak as over 700 business leaders from across the country gather at the New Willard Hotel January 1 12 to urge action and public support. The group seeks a commission to provide facts not opinions and to limit partisan influence while shaping tariff policy.
The list includes Johnny Eduon We alc K Clayton William Corby George W White Otto Luebker and William Morgan Shuster. Opening session at Columbia Theater with events at the New WHKGird Hotel. John Barrett of the Bureau of American Republics to speak after 1 seet. Taft to give principal address at banquet at New Witlard closing event.
Senator Oliver arrived from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg and opened headquarters at the Commonwealth Hotel as the legislature readies for the January 17 primary. A Republican caucus is planned, with Oliver facing no opposition and expected to win decisively. Legislative candidates also opened offices, with John F. P. Cox likely to be reelected speaker and William E. Crow favored for president pro tempore of the senate.
Taft welcomes events including Hoppe in a sequence of early 1911 happenings. Wee hours disturbed by an automobile accident and a shooting victim at 420 Twelfth Street Southwest. the victim is seriously hurt. A billiardist performs before distinguished spectators, adding to the night’s notable occurrences.
New Orleans visitors swell the New Eb bit t House as 1915 Panama exposition boosters stage a Louisiana showcase. Exhibits from Louisiana fill the hotel with palm jungle decor while 1000 pounds of New Orleans coffee and Creole drinks attract guests. Chefs will serve jambalaya pralines and other regional specialties to illustrate southern hospitality.
At 12:01 a m President Taft and guests including cabinet members and relatives watched billiards star Willie Hoppe perform, then played a few games with Hoppe winning 1 0 0 to 1 0 0 and 1 0 0 to 0 8 0. The night also noted two accidents in the early hours.
Albany scene shifts to the state capitol as Tammany leader Charles F. Murphy meets Gov.-elect Dix and declines to discuss a candidate for the U S Senate. William F. Sheehan of New York is seen as the leading figure, with Edward M. Shepard also in contention and connections in Buffalo backing various names.
Hundreds gathered across Washington churches missions and lodges to welcome the new year. Watch services and abstinence pledges closed temperance activities while the Epiphany offered a sermon from Rev Randolph McKim. A Christmas tree and gifts aided poor children at the Salvation Army. Midnight pledges followed by banquets and breakfasts.
Gov elect John A. Dix took the oath of office informally at his residence to avoid a Sunday vacancy as Gov White’s term expired at midnight. Secretary of State Samuel Koenig administered the oath, with only close family and officials present. A formal oath is planned for noon Monday in the assembly chamber.
Washington cafes and hotels celebrated the New Year with lavish gatherings and wine. Notable attendees included diplomats and officials from the Panama legation and Mexican embassy, as Arlington and Shoreham hotels showcased elaborate decor and private dining. The event highlighted strong foreign commerce figures and year-end statistics from Commerce and Labor.
The Fredonia room glowed with azaleas and flowers as an orchestra played into midnight. Taps and reveille rang as New Year’s welcome filled the New Villard dining rooms where every table was filled. The Marine Band led by Lieut Santermann performed while Justice Holmes, the Turkish Ambassador, and notable figures toasted the year.
Washington officials deployed police reserves to enforce order as 12 o clock struck. Maj. Sylvester directed the squads who patrolled overnight from late Saturday into Sunday, December 31, 1910, to prevent rowdyism and ensure a peaceful New Year with proper respect.
Mrs Wilen Spencer Mursey Tent No 1 Daughters of Veterans will receive tomorrow from 12 to 4 PM at 142 Pennsylvania Ave NW. From 2 to 3 PM the department commander Dr Henry A Johnson and staff will join in the receiving line. Names listed include Genevieve Spencer Rose Sefton Grace Taylor Anna Roberts Mary Crenshaw Ella Washburn and others in the orderly lineup.
Speaker Cannon’s annual New Year reception at his Washington home is canceled due to daughter Miss Helen Cannon’s illness. The family travels to Danville for care, with Miss Cannon under physician orders to avoid pneumonia while the Speaker plans to attend the White House reception as scheduled.
The Washington Saengerbund held an annual New Year's Eve dance attended by about 20 couples. Dr. L. A. Walker chaired the entertainment, with Marina Band providing music. A New Year celebration is planned tonight at the Arion Singing Rooms on 186 E Street NW, open house this afternoon at the Columbia Turnverein from 4 to 6 with K Vesting RF Mann F Juergens en A R Mielainer and Charles Spless in the receiving line.
The High School Cadet reg iment held its annual ball last night at the Arlington Hotel with over 150 couples dancing until midnight. Hosts Col ater C Rathbone Lieut Col Lenox R Lohr Maj B J Casselman Maj Paul S Armstrong and Maj J F Moore led the event attended by cadet youths from all city high schools. Chaperons were Miss Mary Frances Forbes and Miss Sybil Haker.
The Worshipful Masters Association of the District of Columbia held a New Year banquet at the New Ebbitt House last night honoring newly elected ministers. About 160 attended with speakers including Grand Master George Ober and several past masters. The event followed by the annual Eagles ball and banquet on Sixth and E streets NW and featured a planning committee led by Dr Arthur R Hope and others.
Negotiations on a reciprocal trade treaty between the United States and Canada are scheduled to resume next Saturday January 7. W os Fickins the Canadian secretary of finance is expected to lead the Canadian delegation to Washington and be accompanied by other cabinet members and tariff experts. He will confer with Secretary Knox initially and later with Charles M Pepper John B Oshone and Chandler Anderson who replaces the late Henry M Hoyt as a negotiator.
Local No. 4 of the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders hosted a dance at the Pythian Temple last night attended by over 1,000 guests including Samuel Gompers and Samuel Donnelly. The program featured vocal solos by Mrs. Jensa Spencer Hoover Arthur Middleton Charles E Myers and performances by the Bookbinders Chorus Club and Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Club directed by Walter T. Holt. Harry W. Howard accompanied on piano. After the program the hall opened for dancing which lasted until midnight. The event was run by a committee led by William C. Connor and included Forest C Pendleton and Luke F Ludlow among others.
Dr Jarvey W Wiley chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture says wrapping paper made from cornstalks and old pine timber outperforms government contract stock. He notes the new supply system’s rigidity and praises improved material from his lab. Secretary Knox opens talks with Germany to settle potash dispute through diplomacy in hopes of avoiding tariff war. Taft and cabinet members plan trip to Atlanta for the Southern Commercial Congress on March 9.
An outbound Capital Traction streetcar collided with a Terminal Taxicab at New York Avenue and Fourteenth Street Northwest during rush hour. No one was injured, but the crash caused near panic as women and children fled. Carroll Crawford, driver of the taxi, was arrested for alleged traffic violations and released on bond. victims initially feared dead and did not publish their names.
Police across ten precincts arrested five violators of Maj Sylvester's orders against firing guns for the new year. William Lee and Luther Watton were nabbed within minutes, William Nichols 17, at Eighth and Sixteen Northeast, Discharged blanks. Ernest Washington and Frederick Jennings also detained by Highth precinct. Lee sent to House of Detention.
Read What Victims of the Grip Say reports complaints of grippe and systemic catarrh and praises Peruna as a cure. Testimonies from Mrs Gates of Hast Lake Alabama Mrs Jennie W Cee of Big Cabin Oklahoma and others credit Peruna with relief and renewed vigor after grippe and related illnesses.
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