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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
1
The 1920s Baltimore event showcased a tariff clash between Champ Clark and Senator Bailey as Democrats weigh revision methods. Bailey urged broad changes, while Clark favored schedule-by-schedule tweaks, signaling a party-dividing debate on tariff reform as Democrats prepare to lead the House.
Democratic leaders CHAMP CLARK and JOSEPH W. BAILEY weigh options to revise the Payne Aldrich tariff. Clark favors separate bills tackling the most objectionable schedules, while Bailey argues for a full repeal approach, saying every schedule is bad.
A compilation of remarks urging Democratic discipline and responsibility after a narrow election. Representative Clark credits stay-at-home voters for the win and warns of a long power hold if the party acts wisely. Senator Bailey calls for tariff reforms to improve prospects. Governor Harmon of Ohio stresses fidelity in entrusted duties as the party faces a limited trial.
Former senator Jos. C. S. Blackburn denounces Theodore Roosevelt policies as treasonous. He characterizes the rhetoric as seductive and nationalistic, arguing the issue represents political upheaval deeper than past Southern conflicts.
A large Democratic gathering in Baltimore drew many prominent figures yet left no clear presidential candidate. Senators and governors from Maine to Maryland attended, with absences noted from Wilson Dix and Bryan. Speakers warned against tariff clashes and urged unity as Roosevelt’s “new nationalism” sparked debate.
Special to The Washington Post from New York dated January 17 reports Mrs Dorothy Tennant wife of British premier Asquith testifying in a society slander case against Sir Algernon West. She answered clearly and with wit remarking that her husband’s rise would be a passport to society. The case alleges West told society women the plaintiff’s separation from his son was due to extravagance. A verdict is expected Wednesday.
Public outcry over telegrams read over the phone spreads embarrassment through households as a maid learns a private family message and the tale travels via staff to neighboring homes. Western Union and Postal Telegraph consider ceasing or greatly altering the practice, with rural areas possibly exempted.
In a historic Supreme Court courtroom scene Mrs Taft observed as Attorney General Wickersham and John G. Johnson presented closing arguments in the government anti trust case against the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The debate centered on the meaning of monopoly and restraint of trade under the Sherman act and the role of big corporations in the economy. The Southern's Southeastern Limited trains also noted for Washington to Columbia and other points offered rail service details.
John Minton and Nelson Foster fought at the bottom of a 60-foot well in Wilkes county after a work dispute. Spectators on the surface watched as the struggle continued until a bystander tied pot hooks to the rope and pulled Foster out. During ascent Minton hurled a shoe and Foster retaliated by tossing tobacco into Minton’s face.
Albany Jan 12 William F Sheehan tops the field in day one of New York legislative balloting for U S senator to replace Depew but neither chamber reaches a majority. Republicans make up a minority of votes with Democrats split among Shepard Parker Gerard Littleton Herrick and Depew Absent members total five Senates tally shows Sheehan 25 Shepard 2 Herrick 1 Gerard 1 Littleton 1 Depew 20 Unsurprisingly assembly first ballot shows Sheehan 66 Shepard 12 Parker 6 Herrick 1 Gerard 1 Littleton 23 Depew 69 Absent 4 Twenty one Democrats pledged not to desert Sheehan but a handful may in later ballots Insurgents led by Roosevelt vow to stay united despite anticipated defections Gov Dix declines to back a candidate but expects atmosphere to clear after tomorrow's joint ballot.
A masked white man entered the New Varnum Hotel poolroom after 10 pm, covered eight guests, and obtained about six dollars while seizing valuables. He escaped as detectives and precinct police swept Washington and nearby cities for the elusive amateur robber, described as 22, 6 feet 2 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a black raincoat and derby.
Special Cable reports Rockhill the American ambassador in St Petersburg is seriously ill with influenza and confined to his room as the city faces a seasonal outbreak.
An issue index lists items on tariffs, court actions involving Mrs Taft, political clashes in the Democratic camp, and legislative moves. It mentions Tariff disputes, a submarine incident, and a monetary commission report with editorials, society notes, sporting results, and financial notices.
New York January 17 Fifty thousand dollars a year will be paid as salary to James A Farrell as president of United States Steel Corporation. Charles M Schwab and William E Corey previously held the post with one hundred thousand dollars. The finance committee led by Judge Gary fixed salaries and the reduction aligns with plans to subordinate the president's office.
Kiel Jan 17 German submarine U 3 rests partially raised after Vulkan salvage ship attached chains and cranes to lift. Twenty seven crew escaped through torpedo tube. three, including the commander, remain in the submerged tower. Prince Henry of Prussia watched, navy officials optimistic about future rescues. The U 3, built at Danzig in 1905, weighs 300 tons and was sailing from Cuxhaven to Kiel with U 4 in November 0 miles in 40 hours.
United States Senator Nelson Aldrich reached Brunswick Georgia from Washington and headed to Jekyll Island to visit the Millionaires Club as a guest. He appeared weak and said he needed a long rest hoping to recover after a recent surgical operation in New York. His right hand wore a bandage, and he commented briefly on today’s currency reform report, saying the report speaks for itself.
A proposed California measure by Assemblyman Jal would require education boards to create separate schools or separate rooms for Mongolian Chinese Japanese Malay and Hindu children. The bill mirrors a prior controversy that drew protests from Java residents and attracted Roosevelt's intervention in a past session.
Agents of Dr. Wiley in the Department of Agriculture will visit all stores and wholesale concerns in a campaign to check shipments or bad goods. Catsup frozen eggs fake drugs lithia water found to contain no lithia majority of confiscations held pending court action violations unearthed by systematic investigation.
Pure food agents confiscate one hundred cans of frozen eggs partly decomposed from a leading Washington wholesale house. Hundreds of gallons of decayed catsup dumped in dirty sewers by U S Marshal Cusack. Two lithia water brands found to lack lithia. Stanton Peele will push to remove them from market. Twenty two dozen boxes of fake nerve tonic seized from a major drug store. Agricultural Department agents begin citywide probe into adulterated products to locate wholesalers responsible.
Washington officials launch broad crackdown as USDA agents confiscate hundreds of gallons of catsup and other adulterated goods from drug stores and wholesalers. U S Marshal Cusack destroys shipments and moves seized medicine to court, while inspectors pursue more seizures in the city.
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