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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1911

Page

9

Lorimer Fight Near Battle May Start Monday

Senate debate over Lorimer Illinois seat grows, Beveridge may file minority report to split opinion. Contenders weigh two thirds expulsion versus majority vote to void the election, with reopening unlikely after March 4.

Senate Lorimer Illinois Beveridge Committee

Clark Not Counting Votes for President Nomination

Representative Champ Clark of Missouri says he is not counting electoral votes or seeking the presidency. He reports receiving letters about a bid but remains receptive yet unconcerned about the potential nomination. Clark left for New York to address publishers and planned meetings with Democratic leaders before returning Monday.

Champ Clark Missourd Clark Lark Leitsterday New York Periodical Publishers’ Association Norman EB. Mack Democratic National Committee Col George M. Harvey

Florida Representative Proposes Jim Crow Car Bills

Representative Clark of Florida today introduced two measures regulating district streetcar services. One bill envisions Jim Crow cars while the other sets a 2 cent fare for any passenger unable to obtain a seat before the car travels a block. Conductors taking fares above 2 cents under these rules face fines and railways liable for damages.

Clark Florida Condi Hong Tha Bi Street Railway

Congress Grants Pension to Hero Kissenger

John Kissenger, Indiana volunteer who allowed himself to be bitten by yellow fever mosquitoes to prove infection theory, was yesterday granted a $2 monthly annuity by the House of Representatives. The relief measure passed the Senate and granted him $12 a month.

Congress John Kissenger Indiana Cuba Representatives Senate

Rouse Cartoonist Dies in Grand Rapids

Robert R. Rouse, a Grand Rapids Press cartoonist and artist, died of blood poisoning from an ulcerated tooth. His career included work for several magazines and rover assignments.

Grand Rapids Mich Robert R. Rouse Grand Rapids Press Mr. Rouse Rover

Congress Condensed The Senate House

The Senate and House devoted time to private claim bills and reapportionment plans. Representative Crumparker introduced a bill for House representation changes. A naval affairs subcommittee discussed retiring Peary as rear admiral, who will appear today. The House adjourned at 5 p m to meet at noon today.

House Crumparker Naval Affairs Committee Peary

District in Congress proposes two cent street car fare in District

A bill introduced by Mr Clark of Florida calls for a two cent fare on street cars in the District when no gear is available and proposes the establishment of Jim Crow cars in the District.

Billa Clark Florida

Increase in House Reapportionment Bill Introduced

Crumpacker of Indiana introduces a bill to raise House membership to 435 with New Mexico and Arizona joining. The measure, referred to the Census Committee for hearings, outlines state by state apportionment and notes several anticipated increases while not reducing any state’s representatives. A majority on the committee backs the plan, with hearings featuring Durand, Hil, and Prof. Wilcox.

House Crumpacker Indiana New Mexico Arizona Durand Census Bureau Hil Division of Population Wilcox Cornell University Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Ilinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Tolido

Fraud Arrests Reported in Multiple Schemes

Postmaster General Hitchcock was notified of arrests in three major fraud cases. Victor M. Weil, promoter of numerous mining and exploration ventures, was seized in Boston. William Wheatley was picked up in Lawrence for a broad fraudulent scheme under several company names. Other arrests included Samuel D. ONeill in Sherburne and Felix Perrizo and Manley Thayer in Delavan for mail fraud across Minnesota and neighboring areas.

Hitchcock Victor M. Weil Howell Little Mining Company Rawhide Boston Mining Company United States ‘Cold Mining Company Nevada Boston Mining Company Standard Amalgamatel Exploration Corporation Boston Weil Lawrence Mass William Wheatley Wheatley Hay, Grain, and Lumber Company Wheatley & Co W. Wheatley Samuel D. Oneill Sherburne Minn Felix Perrizo Manley G. Thayer Delavan

Hotel guest listings span cities and states in period notices

A lengthy, fragmented roll of guests and residents at major hotels in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Connecticut Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia and foreign entries lists individuals by name and destination hotels including Shoreham Raleigh St James Ebbitt Riggs and Willard with affiliations to many cities and towns including Ottawa Havana Milan and Montreal indicating a social register style notice.

Boston R. Wallser FL Ford Shoreham George E. Bliss Kritt William C. Perry Frank EK de Marchin Raleigh W. L. Marvin Willart Chicago J. Meyer St. James L. P. Thayer J. J. Kim C. E. Bloyer Wilara York Carlton Blonitt J. H. Johnson Florence Hemmer Sylvin Christan H. Eyman C. Wallach HP Wallach M. Meyer and Wits D. W. Blackley Paul Wiliam Hefner Pos. Allyn C Moon Charles Smal William A. Barber J. Morris PC. Garrick William H.hollater A. Malar J. T. Newcomb A.W. Baer Willard Philadelphia R. W. Morrison L Beebe E. L. Guilford Tt. Snyder Riggs John Craven G. Sechaff R. P. ‘Smith Epbitt Lee W. Squier William E. ‘Maher W. A. Souley Harry T Saunders Pittsburg R. M. Can 3. Voight Ebbitt California Joan P. Kelly San Francisco H. Franklin John FP. Fresh, Jr Oakland Connecticut J. M. Curtis Meriden Maryland J. McComas M. G. Muir Fredrick Col John Witcher Edgewater Massachusetts G. F. Dickinson Pittafeld SS James G. H. Eckfardt Concord Horeham W. H. Alberger Buffalo James A. Burr John W. Burr Charles J. Bennett U. Shoreham G. A. Harribend Ewe Benedick Attica John J. Hynes Misa M. A. Groan M. A. Groan, WN. W. Green, Charles E. Gray, Ebbitt Charles E. Clarke Wellsville New Jersey John D. Batten Newark G. M. Green Trenton Ohio Hary Frease Canton John Craig Toledo R. ¥. Rodman Cleveland F. GI C. H. Anthony Columbus Neylvania I. HB. Yost A. Coleman Scranton R. J. Hathermel LM. Ruthermel Reading C. R. Wentz Old City H. P. Alleman Sunbury Higgs G. A. Bothwick Haleign Texas B. Miller G. C. Adams Dallas Virginia Mies G. Slemp Dig Stones Gap G. Y. Purdell Richmond C. L. Garnett J. Carter Walker Woodbury Forest A. E. Kramer Norfolk Fielding Life Mine Ealth Fielding J. A. Russell H. V. Rorke BR. Bvets Ottawa Canada de Armas Havana Cua C. L. Gibler Montreal Francis Norttea Milan Italy

Clash on Patronage and Timber Talks at White House

President Taft weighs competing patronage claims from Virginia Republicans Slemp and Martin against Internal Revenue head Cabell. Borah warns timber losses on unsold federal lands. Ballinger drafts sale bill to aid homesteaders. Knox snaps photo incident ends with the secretary's sorrowful remark.

Taft Royal Cabell Internal Revenue Representative Slemp Virginia Alvah Martin Hitchcock White House Borah

Peary Walk Test Mocked Critics at Navy Hearing

Captain Robert E Peary released official test results showing 55 miles walked in 15 hours 39 minutes over three days December 18 19 and 20 The figures are touted as refuting critics who questioned his polar expedition time He planned to address the House naval affairs committee as politicians debated his rank and pay with Rep Macon pushing for advancement and support for Cook’s claim suppressed by the panel.

Robert E. Peary Navy Department Navy North Pole Peary House Naval Affairs Committee Macon Arkansas Dr. Cook Capt. Peary

White House Callers on Friday Visit Officials and Senators

Secretary of State Knox hosts a Friday gathering with speakers Cannon John W Foster Cullom Borah Warner Foster Reed Fordney Parsons Loudenslager Reeder Dalzell Kennedy Bennet Lowden State and federal figures including former Senator Hopkins and Gen. Felix Agnus of Baltimore in attendance.

Knox Cannon John W. Foster Cullom Illinois Borah Idaho Honator Warner Mississippi Foster Louisiana Fordney Michigan Parsons New York Loudenslager New Jersey Reeder Kansas Dalzell Pennsylvania Kennedy

Army officers witness heavy artillery test at Sandy Hook

A Washington Post special reports a rally of U S Army officers at the Sandy Hook proving grounds. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and other top officials observe five 14 inch shells fired at a target 200 yards away. The shell weighed 1,660 pounds and carried a standard explosive charge. Details of the result were not released.

Washington Post Sandy Hook N. J United States Army Sandy Hook Proving Grounds Washington Barracks Leonard Wood William Crozier Ordnance Arthur Murray Bixby Mills Governors Island Col. Bailey Capt Embryck Chief of Artillery Washington

Maj Davis Trial Persists In Insubordination Case

In Philadelphia on a cold January day the court marshal proceedings against Maj Davis U B M C continued as temporary postponement requests were denied by the Navy Department. A brief session was held and adjournment set for tomorrow while officials decide via telegram if Rear Admiral Sebree of Mare Island California and Mrs Davis will testify. Mrs Davis travels from Japan to attend proceedings.

Committee On Ter Lorimer Mntil Burrawsa Depew Beveridge Senate Philadelphia Jan Maj. Davis Navy Department Sebree Mare Island Navy Yard California

Army Orders a Broad Set of Duty Movements and Boards

A long notice lists leaves of absence for Second Lieutenant George C. Keleher and appoints a board of engineers at Fort Leavenworth. It details recruiting service for First Lieutenant Smith Harris, duties at Fort Slocum, and repeated boards for medical corps. It also notes naval personnel transfers, vessel movements, and ships sailing to various ports.

George C. Keleher Twenty-ninth Infantry Corps of Engineers Meriwether L. Walker W. Goff Caples Fpitnt Douglas MacArthur Tn Meat Fort Leavenworth Kans Bmith A. Harris Fourteenth Infantry James R. Mount General Hospital Presidio of San Francisco Cal James D. Glennan Buchid B. Frick Percy M. Ashburn William A. Phillips Ordnance Department Watertown Arsenal Watertown Mass

Taft upholds prison for wealthy in peonage case

President Taft rejected appeals to spare Florida lumberman W S Harlan from eighteen months in prison and a $5000 fine for conspiracy to violate peonage laws. He emphasized that fines fail against wealth and imprisonment deters others, ordering the full sentence to stand while indicating possible clemency after imprisonment.

Florida iTo Taft Harlan Wickersham Mr. Taft New York Savannah United States Friends of Harlan

Religious notices and services in Washington churches

A collage of church announcements lists Baptist, First Baptist Church events and sermons led by Rev. W. W. McMaster, plus secular league and mental healing talks. Also notes meetings of Young Women’s Christian Association, Evangelical Christian Science lectures at Rauscher's Hall, and First Church of Christ, Scientist services with hours and topics.

Presbyterian Church OF the Covenant Connecticut Avenue Charles Wood Btuart Bready Harry Baremore Angus Peek -Chapel Mins Larking Pyre Fisher Howe” Booth Englewood Choral Society of Bennington Handel Messian Christian Endeavor Gunton-Temple Memorial C. Everest Granger Foote Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Memorial John Marshall Place C Street Earl Cranston Hav, Jr Rial Delmar Lowell Metropolitan Bible Cluss Epworth League Foundry M. E Striets W. R. Wedderspool D. D Episcopal W. M. Pettis Sun— Flay School W. Atkinson Church OF the Epiphany G. Street Bet Fourteenth Northwest Randolph H. McKim Christian Endeavor Meeting Unitarian ALL Souls! Church Atreets Ulysses G. B. Plerow Min— Feter Young People’s Religious Union Pierze B. Hey Swem Washington Jia. m Capital Baptist G Street First Baptist Church Bixteenth O “Streets W. W. McMaster Marian McFall W. K. Farrison Christian Madeavor THE Secular League W. J. McGee A. B. White Pythian Temple Ninth Street Young Women's Christian Association Verper Service Sundar Lander Mre Henry P. Wiles Comfort Muzic Annie F. Dashiell Joel Somfort Evangelical Christian Science Rauscher's Hall Connecticut Avenue Oliver C. Babin Christian Science First Church OF Christ, Scientist Colorado Building

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