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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
6
Fragmentary report describes a proposed miniature Hague style jet commission to handle water boundary and related disputes. Mentions Taft Ambassador Bryce and Secretary Knox, with references to Britain and North America, amid discussion of peace, war danger, and commissions.
The afternoon outlined how to handle disputes before the commission. Canadian members stay in the city this week. Mr Cashman offered a resolution on the death of former Benatar Thomas E Carter of Montana, first chairman of the U.S. section. The body aims to settle uses of boundary waters and adjudicate disputes with Canada under Roosevelt era treaty.
James Wood forre endorsed as superintendent of street cleaning with a 1 million address. The Amostia Ihzens Association and District officials discussed Congress appropriations aimed at cleaning suburban streets to urbanize districts. Wood said Congress had spent funds for suburban street cleaning and preparation, noting new equipment and city needs.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and phrases about marriage licensing in Virginia. The readable portions reference individuals and clerics, but the complete details, dates, and actions are obscured by garbled characters and misreads.
Annnapolis January 10 1862 Phillips Lee second Republican Maryland governor inaugurated before a large crowd. Military and civic parade followed. Gov Goldsborough outlines reforms on elections education and property taxation, calls for workmen compensation and municipal court in Baltimore, vows strong state economy and road expansion. Robert Graham named secretary of state. Montgomery county Republicans attended aboard a special train.
The Virginia Senate opened with debate on retrenchment and tax reform plans. Richard Byrd was unanimously reelected Speaker, and Judge H Carter Scott administered the oath of office as new members were sworn amid a large gallery presence.
Turkish consul from New York plans to meet Judge Edmund Waddill in Richmond to seek extradition of Joseph Khown Syrian in a murder case. Gov Mann vetoed the request last week, citing treaty construction and federal versus state authority over evidence standards. The judge will render a decision and forward the filing with evidence to the Secretary of State.
Admiral Potts retires after an extended service career with a granted leave of absence. Capt Roders succeeds Potts as Chief Intelligence Officer, while Capt Potts takes over as aiding for personnel at the Navy Bureau. The article notes Potts’s long career, including command roles and prior service in World War II and the Ranger, with dates and locations tied to New York and Washington.
George Washington Ball 34 was a Confederate army veteran who died Tuesday at his daughter Miss Wiry Ro fall's home at 2979 Q Street NW. Born in Virginia he contributed funds to the Confederate cause during the Civil War. He is survived by five children including Miss Wiry R Gall, Ura William, Hildas G C Low, Mrs William D Bowmen, and Pay Ynrettor Ball of the United States war.
In New York on January 10 more than 30 million dollars in stocks and bonds were recovered from a smaller vault in the burned Equitable Life Assurance Society building. Authorities say larger vaults of the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company may yield more in weeks as ice and debris hinder access. Guards remain stationed around the wreck, with officials unsure of exact totals from securities stored by Thomas F. Ryan and the Harriman and Gould estates. The Mercantile Safe Deposit Company reports vaults largely intact and inaccessible lists.
A A Pratt of the Society of Philanthropy voiced a view before the National Civic Federation's Welfare department at Whit Parsons home that democracy is being injected into U S industry through welfare work. He argued unions seek a voice in management, underscoring a monarchical tendency in present industrial systems and outlining the federation's role in settling labor disputes. The lecture opened a series by the Welfare department, with the next talk set for Mrs Taylor's residence on January 4.
Auditor Tweedale warned that fines from the poll rate must rise in two weeks or the district will pay only about 4 percent of the police and fire pensions. The two pension rolls total 11200 dollars, and after estimates the district will have only about 50 dollars to meet obligations.
Democratic National Committeeman Yate Brady said 600 Oklahoma Democrats planned to travel to Baltimore to back Speaker Champ Clark for President. The move reflects strong Oklahoma support, with Brady noting a large base and recent district victory as endorsement.
Republicans on the Foreign Relations Committee back a plan to amend the ratification resolution to keep treaties intact while submitting all arbitration questions to the Senate. Democrats show doubt and reluctance, with key figures opposing the approach. Secretary Knox and Senator Lodge discuss safeguards for Senate prerogatives. no vote taken as delays loom ahead.
The Bemocise congressional committee reorganized last night with Lloyd of Missouri unanimously reelected chairman. New officers include Finley of South Carolina as vice chairman, Valmer of Pennsylvania, and Raines of Tim as secretaries, Page of North Carolina as assistant secretary, Bell of Georgia as sergeant at arms, and Sinnott of Virginia as doorkeeper. Lloyd named all committees and a treasurer and could appoint a representative from states without Democrats. This marks Lloyd’s third term as chairman.
Representative Vumpines proposes a bill to allow all American ships in commerce trade to pass through the Panama Canal without tolls except vessels owned or controlled by railroads. Rep Humphres supports the exception for railroads. The plan aims to relieve U S ships from canal charges despite foreign press reaction and State Department silence.
The listing presents fur coat prices from $65 to $100 with 875 coats available. Persian lamb and Overcat fur varieties are mentioned along with the Fur-Colt brand. The ad emphasizes affordable outerwear options and large inventory.
The Rubinstein Choral Club presented its season debut before a full audience at Vemoris Continental. Florence Haskelk sang soprano with a New York tenor in solos as the chorus delivered a suite of pieces including a challenging aria. The program drew applause for the chorus’s blending and strong performance, featuring selections such as The Ashes of Roses and Serenade to Werderinger.
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Reverend Clarence Richeson appeared before Judge Sanderson and was denied dismissal after a reported collapse. He had pled guilty to a county charge and faced execution, with his title and ministry withdrawn amid procedural moves before the ruling.
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