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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
10
Aviator McCurdy, delayed by a gale off Key West on January 27, prepared to fly to Havana from the torpedo boat Paulding. After testing gulf conditions and finding them unfavorable, the pilot postponed the trip and may attempt the voyage tomorrow.
Ottawa reports confidence that the Canada United States reciprocity agreement will pass in Parliament. Ottawa and Toronto editorials diverge on effects, with Liberal and Conservative views split on British preference and impacts on trade. The Wold and Toronto papers warn the accord could divert traffic and affect Canadian wheat and eastern trade while promising prosperity for most Canadians.
A debate over a reciprocal trade treaty with Canada dominates headlines as Republicans split on free trade for farm and cattle goods. Senators lodge opposition while proponents argue it benefits American consumers and national welfare. Gloucester and Portland reactions focus on fisheries and impact on Maine and New England ports.
London readers react to the U S Canada reciprocity pact details as tariff reductions and free list changes surprise Britons. Officials greet the agreement cautiously while liberal Canada policies appear to advance, though tariff reformers doubt Britain can compete for colonial trade. Editorials in London papers are subdued as leaders await the impending conference.
Arrived in New York O F Tlotgen from Copenhagen and 7olturn from Rotterdam. Koenig Albert from Naples. Boulogne Potedam from New York. Sailed Southampton Kasterin Auguste Victoria for New York. Naples Cincinnati for New York. Reported New York Roma from Marseille bound for New York expected about 3 am Saturday. Slasconset Mast Le Savoie from Havre for New York due about noon Saturday. Browhead signaled Gothland from New York for Antwerp.
Panama's national assembly closed a special session with a new tariff plan raising duties on most imports by 2.5 percent and luxuries by 5 percent. Exemptions include corn rice lard and flour. The changes take effect May 1. The decree was issued January 27 in Panama City.
In Pueblo on January 7 a lone bandit named Al Buckley robbed passengers aboard the Colorado and Southern train after it left Union Station. He escaped by jumping off as Special Agent William McCafferty fired and pursued. Buckley was wounded in the wrist and surrendered after the exchange of gunfire. authorities recovered the loot and Buckley was turned over to police.
Mrs Brittania Wellington Kennon age ninety six widow of Commefgore Beverly and daughter of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter died at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at Tudor Place Georgetown funeral arrangements will be announced later
Cholera has appeared among reinforcements sent from Constantinople to aid Turkish troops in Yemen against Arab rebels in Hodeida. The outbreak was reported from the front lines as authorities seek medical care and containment measures.
Vice President Sherman meets with a list of senators and representatives including Flint of California Purcell North Dakota Curtis Kansas Jones Washington Anthony Kansas Boutell Illinois Campbell Kansas Graham Pennsylvania McGuire Oklahoma Tawney Minnesota Esch Wisconsin Howland Ohio Livingston Georgia Gillette Massachusetts Hayes California Butler Pennsylvania Leonard Wood and Senator-elect McLean in a formal audience setting.
Advices from Tegucigalpa say government forces defeated rebels at Portillo del Oratilo and other towns in the Colon and San Antonio del Norte, with the gunboat Hornet detained by the American cruiser Tacoma. reports also place rebel losses and arrests, while Gen Francisco Guerrero was buried with honors in Ceiba after his death in battle. Forty American bluejackets and many former garrison members followed the insurgent victory march in the funeral procession. An attack on Puerto Cortez was planned for Monday.
In Charleston on January 27 Republicans propose that Democrats name the Senate president from among Republican members, with England as the caucus nominee still in contention. Democrats report readiness to compromise as armistice expires, temperance divides both parties, and a decision by the senate looms at tomorrow’s session.
New York City Superintendent Maxwell announced that William Schenk a 14 year old blind boy is the prize graduate of the public school He entered in October 1909 before a dedicated school for the blind formed and rose from 4 B to 8 B finishing as No 1 in the graduating class this year In Kansas City Joseph W Reinhart former railroad president died at 69 from bronchitis and pneumonia California legislators push a Pacific fleet resolution to Congress seeking a battleship fleet with no invasion reference.
Jefferson D. Levy of Memphis Tennessee a dry goods buyer shot himself in a New York hotel today. He was taken to New York Hospital and his condition is said to be not serious.
A writer weighs whether housekeeping improves health or risks mental strain. Better ventilation and varied, relaxed pace aid well being, while rushing and worry drain energy. With fresh air, rest breaks, and a gym like mindset, housework can boost health rather than send workers to asylums.
The Standard Oil Company files suit in U S circuit court for 260000 damages against Broadway Publishing Company Hampton's Magazine and writer Cleveland Moffett over an article accusing subsidiaries of selling glucose to confectioners. Counsel notes two men connected to the Standard directorate may link the firms.
Frederick MD January 2 The city grapples with the Jack the Kisser case as authorities seek to identify the assailant. Mayor Schell considers appointing two extra policemen to patrol several city sections in hopes of capturing the culprit.
A long OCR fragment lists guest names by city and hotel chains including Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Connecticut Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia with multiple individuals and couples staying at Willard St James and Ebbitt Shoreham and other hotels. The text reads like a society roster or hotel guest directory from the era with many names clustered under hotel brands.
Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt Warren T Han num two months for suasion to sea and Capt William L Liptle two months, Capt Frederick B Shaw extended fifteen days. First Lieut William Allen medical corps to report for treatment at Walter Reed. Lieut Col George B Davis to inspect subsistence at Highland or Greenville. Maj Walter G Penfield to Watertown Arsenal on official business. Capt Gwynn R Hancock transferred to One Hundred Fifty-sixth Company. First Lieut George B Foster Sr medical corps to Washington Barracks for temporary duty. First Lieut Robert Skelton medical reserve to Fort Adams for assignment.
Comdr H G Gates attached to Naval Medical School Hospital in Washington D C oversees movements of vessels Arrived Leonidas at Hampton Roads Yankton at Santiago Rocket at Indian Head Dubuque and Patapsco at Hampton Roads Pennsylvania at Santa Barbara Departures Yankton from Guantanamo to Santiago de Cuba Rocket from Washington to Indian Head Maryland and West Virginia from San Francisco for Santa Barbara Prometheus from Mare Island for cruise around Faralionss
Wireless stations along the coast failed to locate the gunboat Wheeling after a reported accident. The Navy Department said no anxiety is warranted and anticipated arrival at Guantanamo today. The Baltimore left Philadelphia to become a receiving ship at Charleston after Texas is readied as a target ship.
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