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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1913

Page

12

TAFE Proposal Revives Sharp Senate Split

The speech by President Taft on arbitration stirs division as senators debate binding the United States to arbitration on Panama tolls. Critics warn a binding pledge could curb US sovereignty while supporters urge submission, arguing it tests faith in peaceful settlement and upholds a global leadership role.

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Arbitration Debate on Canal Toll Question Divides Senators

Senators debate submitting the canal toll dispute to arbitration with ai Tcheoski urging honor bound submission to a neutral tribunal. Borah and Stone oppose arbitration, preferring repeal or nonarbitration arguing it would set a troubling precedent. State Department officials resist arbitration while studying Sir Edward Grey's letter and Taft's remarks.

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Insurance expert warns against small company growth

Alfred M. Best of New York testified two days for the Johnson insurance investigating committee. He urged discouraging the organization of small insurers and criticized attempts by First National and Commercial to seek business from larger firms. The hearing focused on technical insurance matters and local conditions, with Best noting District risks are generally sunnier than in large cities.

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Taft Sounds Rally Behind Majoritarian Limits

The speaker questions the idea that majority rule is always just. He argues constitutional restraints protect minorities and individuals from majority tyranny and warns against Progressive programs that seek redistribution of property. He notes fears of chaos if parties abandon core principles and stresses preserving the republic from radical shifts.

Wiley May Heads College in Maryland

Special to The Washington Post Dr Richard W Silvester who resigned as president of the Maryland Agricultural College will reside with Rev and Mrs I LaRoche at Zion parish Beltsville Prince George county while plans a home in College Park for spring He is named president emeritus and director of the library Prof Thomas H Spence acting president with support for his appointment Spence a Maryland native from Snow Hill is handling college affairs for two years Others named in connection include Assistant Secretary of Agriculture William M Linys H W Wiley and Dr Bailey of Cornell University

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Magistrate rules youths may drive with licensed adult

Annapolis January 4 Magistrate Dennis Claude held that a youth under 18 may operate an automobile if accompanied by a licensed driver. The ruling follows the arrest of Robert Strange son of Mayor James Strange for driving his father's car with the mayor present. The decision states anyone not license-suspended may drive when accompanied by a licensed driver, applying to under 18s and others except those denied or revoked licenses.

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Weather Summary From Washington Bureau January 4 Storm Update

The great storm has moved beyond Canadian provinces with clearing eastern skies and diminishing winds. A broad high pressure area across the Northwest brings much colder readings below zero in the Northwest and lower Missouri to the Pacific. Warmer conditions persist in the South Atlantic and Gulf states while limited snow occurs in the upper Mississippi valley. A cold wave warning covers the central United States to the Rockies and Arizona, with winds varying by coast and region. Local midnights and daily readings are listed, including temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine percentages.

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