United States and Great Britain argue over canal tolls and arbitration
Secretary Knox outlines U S position on Panama Canal tolls under Hay Treaty. He dismisses British arbitration demands as premature, defends coastwise exemptions as within U S rights, and notes potential for a joint inquiry commission if facts warrant.
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Prise
United States
Knox
Great Britain
Sir Edward Grey
Edward Gray
Emory Johnson
Johnson
Canal
Edward Grey
United
Congress
Whder
Commission of Inquiry
Thich
Algo
From Nines to Bewels Price Promise
Bewels advertises low prices across items claiming quality is constant. The note emphasizes consistently the lowest prices.
Rights of the Railroads at New Haven Chamber Dinner
W W Finley president of the Southern Railway Company spoke on State of Mind at the New Haven Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Yale University hall. He cited Be Bon and Wilson to argue public opinion should be guided by economic truth and that railways deserve protection of property rights after proper regulation. Also on the program were Count J H von Bernstorff the German Ambassador and former Gov Hadley of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Comn
W.W. Finley
Southern Railway Company
New Haven Chamber of Commerce
Yale University
Finley
Preat
Ent
Wilson
Mr. Finley
M. Gustave Be Bon
United States
Judea
Count J. H. von Bernstorff
H. 8. Hadley
Missouri
Loan Bill Passed Fixing 1 Percent Monthly Rate in District
The House adopted the conference report on the loan bill setting a maximum charge of 1 percent per month for loans in the District, including pawnbrokers. The measure awaits the President's signature after support from Rep. Dyer of Missouri and House District Chairman Johnapp. Minority Leader Mant warned the rate may invite calls for higher limits. Dyer cited $1,500,000 annual district loans at various rates and a lawyer’s letter about a man driven to an asylum by aggressive money lenders.
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House
Dyer
Missouri
Johnapp
Mant
Congress
Washington
Itenae
Thig
District Democrats Rally For Taft Nominees In D C
A mass meeting at the National Theater backs Cano Rudolph and James Oyster for District Commissioners, praising their business and civic records. A countermeeting at old Masonic Temple opposes confirmation, arguing Wilson should control nominations. A 15 member committee is formed to oppose confirmations before the Senate if needed.
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Taft
Cano H. Rudolph
James F. Oyster
Senate
Wilson
Trenton
National Theater
William F. Gude
Aldin B. Browne
W.T. Galliher
George W. Evans
BE. P. Holliday
Gov. Wilson
Old Masonic Temple
W. McK. Clayton
John F. Costello
O. H. Gore
W. J .Neale
T. B. Mitchell
T. Benton
John Colpoys
D. C. Callahan
Senate District Committee
E. T. Benton, Jr
Oyster
M. J. Weller
Ifelong
Weller
Mr. Oyster
Mr. Rudolph
W. F. Gude
Rudolph
Washington
Democrats Rally Behind Oyster and Rudolph for DC Commissioners
In a packed old Masonic Temple meeting Democrats unite behind nominees Oyster and Rudolph. L O Warfield and John E Costello led sessions while D H Gere kept minutes. Aimed at thwarting Taft and urging Senate defeat of commissioners appointed by Taft if Wilson is elected.
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Committee On
Oyster
Rudolph
Wilson
Taft
Senate
Merchants Association Elects 30 Directors At Annual Meet
The Retail Merchants Association elected 30 governors including five new members O J De Moll George E Hebbard Jacob Kant Claude Miller and George Topham at the annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. Old members were reelected and a committee was formed to oppose the Oldfield bill. A committee was also named to study traffic regulations and a spring carnival proposal was discussed.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
O. J de Moll
George E. Hebbard
Jacob §. Kant
Claude
EH Sheetz
W. D West
Sidney West
Oldfield
E. C. Graham
BR. A. Rogers
A. O. Hatterly
Claude #. Millér
J. Jacoble
M. A. Leese
J. Jacobie
Claude E. Miller
Claude B. Miller
Board of Governors
Misa Alice Paul
Taft
James F. Oyster
Cuno H. Rudolph
Senate
Henry T. Ottterdinger
Robert Playm
Sianey Weat
W. M. Fookes
Abraham Miller
J. C. Parker
Howard W. Lee
A.D. V. Burr
Lewis M. Thayer
George Topham
Harry Pasternak
Charles G. McGuiggan
Joseph Strasburger
Will Help Suffrage Deny Women Grand Stands
Announcement yesterday that Mrs. John Rodgers of New York will address suffrage meetings in Washington next week in support of the procession and pageant on March 4. The grand stands for the inauguration parade were refused by the general committee as they fear unready stands and redecoration needs. Three suffrage meetings were held yesterday and three more are set for tonight with speakers from Rathbone League, Dr Bain's home, and the National Sunshine Society at the Raleigh.
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John Rodgers
New York
War Bumson
Washington
William Kent
James Pinchot
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Taylor
Colorado
Hassell MacLennan
Suffrage Measures Win in New York Senate Vote
The New York Senate voted to submit a constitutional amendment allowing women to vote. The measure would require five years residency in the United States for a citizen by marriage. Assembly leaders pledged to concur in the senate amendment next week. Other notices report Montana House approval of a suffrage bill, Iowa joint resolution to put suffrage to voters, and a Vineland New Jersey grape juice plant fire with total loss estimated.
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Atdany
N. Y
Senate
New York State
Assembly
United States
House
T Helens
Mont
Montana
Des Moines
Iowa
Quits as a Candidate in Virginia Senate Club Race
Virginia Senator Swanson’s wife Mrs Swanson withdraws from the presidency contest of the Congressional Club as Mrs Fletcher leads in a field with Mrs Gore and Mrs Gragg still possible nominees. Denials of factional aims clash with reports of lingering support for Mrs Swanson.
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Virginia
Kay
Fletcher
J. Mree
Chufa A. Swanton
Sanator
Swanson
Congressional Club
Duncan TU. Wietcher
Florida
Wark
Herstofore
Wes
House
Mira
Roberts
Ernest W. Roberts
Séfador
James B. Perkins
Mra. A. W. Grogs
Texas
Thomsa P. Gore
Roberta
Rub
A W. Gragg
Agan
Perkins
Swangon
National Chamber of Commerce Backs Tariff Board Currency Reform
The National Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions in its final session favoring a permanent tariff commission a new banking and currency system and the recognition of the republic of China The board and committees will study urging Congress to create the tariff body while a dispute over presidential protections for faithful government employes was noted but not acted upon A 25 member board chose officers and an executive committee with President Harry A Wheeler as a cautious nominee and reelection considered The new officers and members span major cities including Portland St Louis York Racine Chicago Boston and Denver with several named directors.
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National C. of C
China
National Chamber of Commerce
Republic of China
Tatte Commission
Chamber
Wilson
Congress
Tariff Commission
Harry A. Whealer
John HH
Teal
Portland
Oreg
W. D. Simmons
St Louis
A. B. Farquhar
York, Pa
H. E. Miles
Racine
Wis
John J. Edaon
Washington, D
John H. Fahey
Boston
Frederick Bode
Chicago
Washington
W. D Simmons
August Vowel
Milwaukee
E P, Wells
Minneapolis
John W. Philip
Dallas
W. A. Marble
New York
BR. G. Rhett
Charleston
S. C
A. J. Logan
Pittsburgh
G. K Boettcher
Denver
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Jewalters
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Wen
District of Columbia
Boaid of Education
Senate of the
Horlick
Turkey
Nazim Pasha
Newses
Hobson Neads
Vineland
Vineland Grape Juice Company
Swansei
Congress Signal Club
Tariff Board
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
Faken
Main Moor
Sth
St Annex
Chase
Schubert
Duffy
Amlington
Joseph Hall Chase Piano Company
N. W
North Side of
St. Bet
Sid
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Hotel Powhatan
Girlroom
Christian
Xander
Seventh Street
Serres
Potomac Electric Power Co
Ian
Criterion
Ize Family
John T. Crowley
N. W. Fe
Esa
South America
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Ave
K St
Treasury Department
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D G
Federal National Bank OF Washington
City of Washington
Lawrence O Murray
Currency
Bank OF Washington
Dolly Madison Candy
Washington Post Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC
R McLean
Edward B. McLean
Ater
Howard
George Henry Howard
First Street Southeast
Corgoran
F B McGuire
Offich
Washington Gaslight Company
Washington, DC
10Th ‘St. Aw
Moday
William Borme
UU B Trust
Tenth Street
Tooms
Hallentine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Ae Street
Rof& Fulkerson
Eri
F Street
United States Trust Co
N. E. Cor
15Th and H Sts
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