Tariff commission debate at Washington convention
Nearly 1,000 delegates from 112 trade groups and states attended the tariff convention in Washington. Chairman Emery urged a permanent, nonpolitical tariff board, while McCall pushed for scientific cost studies and House prerogatives. President Cobb joked with suffragettes at the session.
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United States
Hawaii
Thonolulu
Chamber of Commerce
McCall
Emery
Tariff Board
House
Senate
Divorce Flames in Jersey City Doctor Case
Mrs Emily Bentley Rector sues a wealthy Jersey City physician alleging brutal treatment after he took a mistress, testifying of near nightly barricades and calling for protection. The cross suits involve lawyer John H Winans and council Warren Dixon. Mrs Rector denies accusations of social indiscretions by her or her sister.
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B. Rector
Jersey City
Washington Post
New York
Jan. U
Emily Bentley Rector
Garrison
Norma Rhea Smith
Pr. Rertor
John H. Winans
Winans
Warren Dixon
Chinese Assembly Ends After Stormy Session
Peking reports the national assembly, dissolved January 1 after a tense session that began October 3. The throne and grand council reflected lessons from deliberations, with the people shown to demand a voice in governance, while radicals were warned that ill advised legislation undermining the central government will not be tolerated.
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Peking
Jan
National Assembly
Grand Council
Reapportionment Bill Reported in Congress
The Crumpacker congressional reapportionment bill fixing the House membership at 43 percent, excluding Arizona and New Mexico, was ordered favorably reported to the House yesterday by the census committee on motion of Representative Burleigh of Maine.
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Crumpacker
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Census Committee
Burleigh
Maine
House Committee On the Judiciary
Supreme Court of the
United States
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
New Court of Commerce
Customs Court
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Has New Tariff Plan Urges Protective System
A Philadelphia textile figure advocates a minimal import duty with higher tariffs on manufactured goods to sustain American industry. Harry Hardwick of Hardwick & Magee Co. argues for a graded tariff, focusing on raw materials and luxuries, to fund government and keep domestic production vibrant.
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Philadelphian
Pennsylvania
United States
Permanent Tariff Commission
Tariff Commissions
Harry Hardwick
Hardwick & Magee Co
Philadelphia
National Tariff Commission Association
Hardwick
Hig
National Rifle Election At New Willard Meeting
At the National Rifle Association annual meeting held at the New Willard a report showed 28 new school clubs formed last year bringing total to 76 with 1000 junior marksmen. A model rifle gallery in Washington and a trophy pledge from the U S Marine Corps were approved. Officers elected for the coming year include Lieut Gen John C Bates president and J M Dickinson secretary of war as second VP with Col C D Galther third VP and Gen Carl A Wagner treasurer. Additional executive committee members listed Col A Catrow Brig Gen James A Drainard Joseph Garrard.
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National Rifle Association of America
New Willard
Washington
United States Marine Corps
National Guard
John C. Bates
Wags
C. R. Boardman
J. M. Dickinson
C. D. Galther
Carl A. Wagner
Albert S. Jones
C. A. Catrow
James A. Drainard
Joseph Garrard
Fire Destroys Chatham Buildings. $235000 Loss
A morning blaze in Chatham, the Pittsylvania county seat, caused not less than 235000 in damage with little insurance. City council chamber was among destroyed structures, and the fire was placed under control at 2:30 a.m. The report follows other news on Capitol Hill.
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Danville
Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Newlands urges nonpartisan tariff commission modelled on ICC
Senator Newlands told the Senate a permanent tariff commission, modeled on the Interstate Commerce Commission, would take tariffs out of politics and require either a bipartisan schedule revision or a fresh bill. He warned that Democratic opposition could force the country to confront an untried tariff plan.
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Washington Chamber
House
Senate
Chamber of Commerce
Artington Hotel
James EF Oyster
Chaeel
Washington
Cobb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Tarif
Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Perkins for Equitable May Join Trustees Board
New York, Jan 11. George W. Perkins former Morgan partner is named as one of three trustees for the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Lewis Cass Ledyard is reported to fill Westinghouse vacancy, with Myron T. Herrick discussed to succeed Morgan J. O'Brien if he declines. Morgan will keep current board representation for policyholders and majority-stock owners. no new trustees are to be salaried.
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Ledyard
Myron T. Herrick
New York
George W. Perkins
3. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Lewis Cass Ledyard
George Westinghouse
Ohto
Morgan J. O'Brien
O’brien
Waquitable
Equitable Board of
State tax on Elkins estate in West Virginia
Wheeling, W Va Jan 1 The estate of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins is expected to pay into the State treasury nearly 600 000 as inheritance tax on the estimate of 20 000 000 as the amount of the estate with 55 000 exemption under the widows and orphans clause of the State laws there remains 19 915 000 subject to taxation On the first 25 000 the tax would amount to 250 on the next 25 000 2375 on the next 50 000 1000 on the next 400 000 30 000 on the remaining 19 415 000 582 450 or a grand total of 94 075
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Wheeling
W. Va
Stephen B. Elkins
Five Join Board of Trade
Five appucanus cur menosisnip in the Washington Board of Trade were favor ably acted upon by the membership com mittee yesterday. They are Edward R. Brooks Oscar T. Wright Paris E. Brengle A. H. Brewood W Ross Gravener and Rich ard B. Watrous. The committees decided against the plan to increase the annual dues.
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Washington Board of Trade
Edward R. Brooks
Oscar T. Wright
Paris E. Brengle
A. H. Brewood
W Ross Gravener
Richard B. Watrous
Parliament Reopens As Trade Talks At Washington Draw Attention
Ottawa reports great interest as Parliament returns from recess. Opposition questions focus on Washington trade negotiations and potential US-Canada terms. Laurier says talks aim to improve trade with the United States and would require ratification by Parliament. Newfoundland fisheries talks near possible agreement with US, and a joint conference on Northern waters regulations shows progress. Reciproc ity talks between US and Canada continue with no fixed end date. In Oklahoma, Dennis Flynn defends James F McMurray against Gore's charges in a House inquiry, with Gore to present final argument today.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Washington
Wilfrid Laurier
United States
Newfoundland
Canada
McMurray
James F. McMurray
Oklahoma
Senator Gore
Oklahoma Indian Land Affairs
Dennis Flynn
MccMurray
House
Gore
Weather conditions report from January 11 observational bulletin
The Weather Bureau notes a pronounced cold snap across the upper lake region and northern plains with subzero readings as low as 3 below at Havre and near zero in northern Iowa and Nebraska. Warmer trends appear in the Atlantic and gulf states, while heavy unsettled conditions bring rain and snow in the Great Lakes, upper Mississippi Valley, and eastern regions, with a forecast of colder spells spread across the southern plains to New England within 48 hours.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Upper Lake Region
Minsinaipp Valley
Middle Plate
Havre
Mont
Iowa
Nebraga
Atlantic
Gulf States
Fort Worth
Tex
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
North Atlantic
Staten
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountain Divide
Great Lakes
Mipalesippi
Middle Atlantic
Plains
Mississippi
Ohio
Lake
New England
Nivalsstopi
California
Polnt Lobos
Eureka
South Atlantic
Florida Coats
West Gulf Coast
Michigan
European Porta
Grand Banke
Arctic Trust Waging War Against Cook Says Letter
Special to The Washington Port from Skidmore Mo reports Dr Frederick A Cook writes to Rev T Gray denying press slander and admitting disputes over arctic feats He warns the arctic trust fuels the attacks and promises to reveal what comes next while detailing costs and cancelled engagements.
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Arctic Trust
Washington
Skidmore
T.= Gray
Frederick A. Cook
Arctic
Dr. Cook
Mr. Gray
Mount McKinley
Thea
Copenhagen
Frederick, A
Peary data backed by naval committee testimony
The House naval affairs committee studied Capt. Rob in E H Peary's pole attainment claim with Hugh Mitchell of the coast and geodetic survey testifying Peary's observations are credible though he did not fix the pole. Mitchell believes Peary's climactic march patterns support accuracy and the panel will meet Admiral Chester for further review on retirement legislation. A cigarette fire in Senator Simmons office caused a brief blaze, quickly extinguished.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Robin E H. Peary
North Pole
Hugh Q. Mitchell
Peary
Mitch‘elleain
Pole
Hia Trin
Mitchell
Chester
Roberts
Massachusetts
Macon
Arkansas
Senators
United States
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Swindler Poses as Virginia Atter bency In Checks Case
Washington Post reports a man calling himself Oscar R. Moore swindled in small sums with fake checks across several states. Alexandria police seek his true identity while local bankers and attorneys are noted as potential targets. Also covered are Knights of Columbus officers installed in Alexandria, bank officers reelected, court decrees affecting bank stocks, a merchants banquet plan, and Rebekah Lodge officers elected and to be installed.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Oscar R. Moore
Tennessee
Alabama
Oscar
Decatur
Als
Fairfax 86
Bar Association
Jor
South
Bank
Alexandria Corporation
L. ©. Barley
Thomas J. Fannon
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Jefferson National Bank
Arlington National Bank
Cecilia Hill
Guardian
Lillian Hill
Tavior
SEA YIELDS PART OF AERO
A fragment of wood with canvas, found on Ostend beach, is believed to be from the aeroplane used by Cecil Grace in his attempted crossing of the English Channel. The discovery ties to the recent perilous flight attempt and adds to the mystery surrounding the project.
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Grace
Ostend
Belgium
Cecil Grace
English Channel
Tammany Backs William Ryan for House Doorkeeper
Tammany supports former Buffalo representative William Ryan for the doorkeeper post in the Sixty-second Congress. An informal meeting Tuesday voiced Tammany sentiment. Other candidates include former Rep South Trimble of Kentucky and Stokes Jackson, Indiana Democratic State chairman.
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Tammany
Ryan
William Ryan
Buffalo
South Trimble
Kentucky
Stokes Jackson
Indiana
Democratic State Committee
New Jersey Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Speaker Cannon missed the New Jersey Republican Club annual meeting last night. Senator Kean Representative Gardiner Public Printer Donnelly and Henry Camp spoke. Officers elected included William J Browning president Frederick R Steffens first vice president W J Coffin second vice president John G Shreve treasurer James A George recording secretary John Barber financial secretary QC B Lamason and William F Reed won board seats and Coffin named Allied Republican League delegate.
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Cannon
New Jersey Repubiican Club
Senator Kean
Gardiner
William F. Reed
Board of
W. J. Coffin
Allied Republican League
Hotel guest list across cities shows broad regional attendance
A long OCR style roster lists guests and residents at leading hotels in Boston Raleigh New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Connecticut Georgia Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Virginia and Toronto. Names include J T Fannce A D Clarke G W Van Gunter Harry Hardwick J N Cooke N Tas Charles A Reid Mrs N Gibson J Cole J B Watker and Ashton Starke among others, with hotels Eb bitt Shoreham Willard and Raleigh noted. The item reads like a social register entry detailing travelers and affiliations across multiple cities.
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Boston
J. T Fannce
Raleigh
Joseph A. Ryan
FR. J. Ludwig
George McConnell
W. F. Mays
H.C. Slatchtey
Ebbitt
George Caffries
Joseph Rennick
Henry Howard
B. E Faye
Conrad
F.straus
R. W. Sanford
Arthur K. Huot
Willard
Chicago
A. D. Clarke
Hibber
W. WN. Jones
C. Pools
Lemuel D. Snow
H. Mayer
Mrs. TS
Belding
John BE. Wilder
Bega
P. J. Hennessey
E. G. Godman
Shoreham
New York City
G. W. van Gunter
W Morgan
G. T. Colter
D. Freon Ejsmore
Henry Martin
J. M. Stevanton
D. MacPadyen
M. Smith
Alex. Pope
H. G Simmons
George Frey
A. A. Thresher
F. H. McKnight
A.W. Rotter
Mrs. Johnson
R. C. Hallett
P. J. Landon
Janes L Ewell
J.P. Bird
F. H. Stillman
A. P. Nevine
OW. Helney
A. Bromwell
Frank W. Noxon Wiliam Maurice
D. Greet
F. H Schiller
John F. Regas
M. J. Dady
Rigas
Mark Sullivan
H Breete
A. Vogel
BS Rossi
A. W. Rettig
J. A. Reyner
F. E. Ksp
Shereham
J. Nolan
Jamen
Philadelphia
Harry Hardwick
John H. Kendrick
F. I. Holman
Mg. Ring
Releigh
James A. Damoy
F. B. Maxwell
M. Littl
Robert Meyer
J K. Palmer
Joan F. Cox
W. T. Rup
Carpenter
James
Pittsburc
James N. Cooke
B. Scandell
Connesticut
N. J
Lauraville
Biggs
J . M. Johnson
Louisville
E. B. Bassett
Frankfort
Maryland
E A. Cady
Baltimore
Ebitt
John E. Beggs
Terre Haute
Wren
Frederick
Charles W.W. Trugh
St. Fames
Massachusetts
Charles A. Reid
Manchester
W. Dobbing
Haverhill
H E. Jennison
Fitchburg
Epbitt
H. FF. Foster
Weston
Riggs
New York
TATE
N. Gibson
Jane Gibson
Albany
A. Wilcox
Buffalo
IP Buckley
Yonkers
New Jersey
C. T. Cole
Athentic Cltr
F. Dixon
William A. Baker
Newark
F. W. Xilsey
Orange
Erbitt
Charles A Darna
Montclair
Shorehem
Thomas Vestely Herworth
Ohio
D. Baldwin
Cincinnati
George G Allen
Miss Schell
Akron
J. EB. Richards
Dayton
John
Littleford
Cleinnati
Bennetl Ante Bi
Richmond
St. James
Mrs. T. Beardmore
Toronto
Canady
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Bella Kearney
Columbia Theater
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City Council
Harrie-Ewing
Knox and Bryce
Ambassador Bryce
Great Britain
Taft
Knox
W. S. Paterson
Alan Aylesworth
Justice
L. P. Brogett
Marine and Fisheries
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Finance
Elkins
West Virginia
Treasury
Senator
Board of Trade
Te Aly
Probey Carriage CO
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Asheville
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Bismarck
Mass
N.Y
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Onto
Cheyenne
New Orleans
Omata
Pittsburg
Portland
Greg
Belt Lake City
Viah
Bt. Louis
Paul Mino
Ben Francisco
Springfield
Tacoma
Wash
Toledo
Vicksburg
Mins
Cook
Explorer
White Ribboners
Weat Washington Baptist Church
Emma Sanford Shelton
Martha &. Gillow
Onkel Braesig
Platt Deutsche Ladies’ Society
Old Masonic Temple
Bill
NAVY
Marine Corps
Swindler
Virginia Atterbency
Ris
James Roche
A. Breen
al. Lucas
R. N. Roland
Alphonso Lucas
First National Bank of Alexandria
Gardner L. Boothe
M. B. Harlow
George HB. Warfield
J.,j. Green
Retail Merchants' Association
Courtney Acton
D. G. Grillbortzer
W. F. Smith
J. M. Boiling
Frank C. Spinks
Mr. Acton
Messing
Ruan Rebekah Godge
Oda Fellows
Noble
Frank Kowba
Mamie Hamergley
J. H. Mansfield
W. J. Martin
Edward Padgett
John Anderson
Lodge
Sea
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
William J. Browning
Stearns & Foster” Mattresses
Stearns & Foster
Mayer & CO
Seventh St. N. W
Kandy
Ceylon
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Georges
Inc
F St
Kiropodiste Foot Spectattets Sa
Victoria
Pope Auto Coq
St. NL
W. Tel
Reeder
Christian Xander
Washington Hebrew Congress
Eighth Street
Abram Simon
Office OF the Commissioners OF the
Washington, DC
Rock Creek Park
Kingle Road
Connecticut
Bilicott Stree
Hook Creek Park
Kliingle Road
Connecticut Avenue
Elliott Street
Commission
Cuno H. Ruda
OHN
A&a
Johnston
William V
Colum
Jubson
Commissionera
Georges Creek Coal and Iron Cmpany
Fayette Streets
Hugh L. Pope
Jang
Washington Post Company
Wil
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
John R. McLean
Edward F. Omclean
Mr. Willams
North
Ballentine
Shoemaker Co
Ponen
Milburr, Heister & 6O
Architects
DR. White
Pa. Ave
L. J. Naramore
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