Senator Platt and Roosevelt Indorsement Controversy
A longhand transcript reveals Senator Platt denying forces behind his Navy secretary nomination and insisting he did not seek an endorsement from a New York leader. Roosevelt letters and contemporaries are cited, with who influenced or blocked the process and how campaign finance links surfaced amid public doubt in a tense party debate.
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New York Leader
Roosevelt
Plat
Patt
Senate
Bf Koverny
Adegates
Iter Ik
Lote
Stardar Ebert
Orde Peante
Fuate
Wien
Reowetelt
Nastatani
Navy
Platt
Honnevelt
Ff Harriman
Nis
Mousetglt
Senator Pyatts
Roogevalt
Electon
Governor Inns
J. Merpont Morgan
Thoma Fo Iran
William C. Whitney
Taylor System Praised At House Hearing On Armament
Witnesses from the War Department testified before a House committee about Taylor system efficacy and identify management year indtay. The testimony cited government versus private contractor costs and factory prices, including a $4 private contract price and a $1735 rifle component tally.
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Blankford *Atgerial
Whatiné
Congress Condensed Hearings On Trust Problems End This Week
The latest postelection committee hearings on trust issues likely end this week as the House session discusses the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Witnesses included W R Willett of New York on sugar industry topics while other committees debated labor and military matters. Secretary Stimson attended a military committee meeting and approved changes to army representation as adjournment neared.
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Tistriet
Columbia
Willett
New York
Suger
Cruster
Hartivon
Fitzgerald
Appropriations
Conmmittin
Johnson
Kentucky
Marden
Committee On Military
Stimson
First Direct Evidence in Pack-Price Fix Case at Trial
Government lawyers in Chicago presented direct evidence in a Sherman Act case against rival meat packers. Chief Accountant H. A. Timmins of Morris & Co. testified that test cost figures padded cattle purchases, inflating prices charged to retailers and consumers. He cited hides, fats, and other allowances that reduced real costs, masking profits and padding prices. The read‑in records cover purchases and sales since 19, with readings expected to take weeks.
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Morris & Co
Aly
Day—Masa
Chicago
Tan
Federaltorney
H. A. Timmins
Cortsnier
Wren Court
Boris & Go
James Wilkerson
Press Committee to Meet in Richmond
Lynchburg Virginia January meeting called by M Addis president of the Virginia Press Association for voting of executive committees at the Hyatt Hotel in Richmond. The committees will meet this afternoon to arrange for the next convention.
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Lynchburg
Jan Baw. M. Addis
Virginia Press
Y'S
Richmond
Bacon resigns as ambassador to France to join Harvard
President Taft accepts Robert Bacon's resignation as ambassador to France, effective upon a successor's appointment. Bacon cites his selection as a Bernard fellow and desire to work at home. President Lowell notes Harvard should share services with the government. Bacon thanks the President for the honor and pledges to aid the party if needed.
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Taft
Robert Bacon
France
Lowell
Harvard
Paris
Bacon
Forvard Corporation
Epheye
Call for Standardized American Cotton Bale Base
The Department of Agriculture seeks uniform cotton bale standards to ensure consistent base width and fiber quality. Dr. Bo J. Galloway notes education will be essential to achieve nationwide compliance, with emphasis on bale covers weight and net bale mass to assure buyers of fixed quality when selling to foreign markets.
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Department of Agriculture
Bo J. Galloway
Bureau of Plant, Industry
Highway Bill Presented by District Committee Chair
Chairman Johnson of the district committee presented a bill to authorize commissioners to prepare a new highway plan whenever the public interests require it for any part of the district. The plan would need highway commission approval and public hearings already held on it before becoming final. The measure was introduced at the commissioners' request.
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Johnson
Trowse Dixtrnet Committee
Highway Commission
House in a Tumult Over Elevation Inspectors Fight
In a sharp House exchange, Kentucky and Illinois members clash over elevator inspector funding. Johnson defends taxpayers against corporate interests while Madden demands decorum. They eventually shake hands after private talks, as efforts to raise salaries for District workers are defeated and a councilman is praised for defense of the government.
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Cons
Stess
Gata
Ilinois
Jolinson
Mr. Johnson
Illinois
Mlitaxen
Stadileh
District of Columbia
Madden
Kentuck
Mr. Jonnaon
Chicago
Hla Seit
Johnson
Stormer
Hardwick
Haube
Pawler
Minots
Tevnagel
Tlatetet
Js. H. Thomas
Corporation Council
Yurleson
Sims
Campbell
Mann
Thinais
TM. Sins
Ténnessee
Fuar
Kentucky
Widespread debate in Congress over District finances
A lively House discussion pits Mr Burleson of Texas against Mr Cooper of Wisconsin on government vs private employment pay, while a letter from former Commissioner Matterland defends the District’s administration. Congress debated bonds and advances from the U S Treasury, criticizing or supporting the systematic plan for municipal development and the handling of extraordinary expenditures.
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Justleé
Pwo
Air
Cooper
Wisdonsis
Burleson
Wisconsin
Mr. Burle
Nutianee
Texas
Mr. Cooper
Hoase
Mr. Burlrsom
Jiere
Marfarland
Commission
Ers
Hh Viki
Faqt Uhak Congress
Congress
Columbia
Sean
Corigreas
Conrirer
United States Treasury
United States
Ndt
Conggia
United States ‘Treasury
Marie Henry Watterson to Attend Dinner Over Taft Roosevelt Rift
Special to The Washington Pant from New York reports editor Marie Henry Watterson of the Courier-Journal has won a bet that Taft and Roosevelt would clash on the first Monday in December 1911. Plans for a dinner when Watterson visits Washington are set, with Chief Justice White and Vice President Sherman unable to attend due to recent deaths in families. The event is expected to draw prominent national political figures and feature Watterson as the central figure in sharp political exchanges.
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World
Taft-Roosevelt
Washington
New York
Herald
Mare“ Henry” Watterson
Courier-Journal
New York World
Tate
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Cat. Watterson
Col Watterson
Washine
Cal
Watterson
White
Sherman
Clark Aas
Wattersod Wink
Ulles
Accountants Target Meyers Over Navy Yard Installations
New York Society of Certified Public Accountants protests a British firm installing counting systems in American navy yards. They accuse Secretary Meyer of discrimination against American experts by awarding the contract to the British team. Representative Harris of New York has introduced a resolution seeking full information.
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New York Societytae of
Certified Public Accountanta
British Accountants
Yesterssar Gay
Harrisor
New York
Meyer
Dsifeeds
Victims of the Grip Report Cure Insights
Read what victims of the grip say about Peruna. Mrs Gentry Gates of East Lake Alabama says she had a bad grip and found relief with Peruna after trying other medicines. Mrs Jeny Ceell of Big Cabin Oklahoma credits Peruna with long term health improvement after grip and resultant systemic catarrh. Mr K Bisdved of Grand Rapids Michigan details years of grip effects and strong belief Peruna saved him from poisonous medicines.
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East Lake
Ala
David
Jenyé Ceell
Big Cabin
Ollarhome
Forbietly Housekseptr
Indiana Reform School For Boys
Peruna
Manalin
East
Eftéeta
Grip
Mr. K. Bisveld
Company
Michigan
Hermitage St
Grand
Rapids
Mich
Beruna
Netife
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