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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1912

Page

7

Senate Debates Child Welfare Bureau Bill Maiden Speech by Smith

The Senate debated a proposal creating a children’s bureau in the Department of Commerce and Labor to study child welfare with hearings set noon to 1 pm. Senator Gallinger opposed as intrusion on private affairs while Radcliffe argued against women’s influence in legislation and Stone critiqued the bill as extravagant.

Byrewu Department of Commerci Labor Senate Gallinger Child Labor Bureau Chang Washington Fr Heybowin Overman Smith Senator Smith Georgia Midde Hin Halden Radlew Manator Stone Wrutter Horah The

Diplomatic Shift Narrowly Modifies Japanese Exclusion

The senate, on state department appeal, yesterday moved to alter the Dillingham immigration measure restricting Japanese entrants. The change would soften the ban by allowing aliens not eligible for naturalization to enter when treaty or stipulation provides otherwise, under a diplomatic agreement.

Senate State Department Yeasterday United States

Serandeis Ends Testimony In Steel Inquiry

The United States Steel Corporation probe before the Stanley committee ended with Serandeis concluding his remarks. The committee adjourned to meet at the chairmans call. Chairman Stanley announced that within a few days Johny Fitch, a sociologist well known from prior hearings, will be asked to testify.

Boulsy Trandeis United States Steel Stanley Atee Stanley’ Mat Johny Fitch

Three Hazer Stabbing Left Students Wounded at Hiram College

An attempted hazing incident at Hiram College last night left Earl Gok of Youngstown seriously cut and William Oldacre and J Mays lightly wounded. Thomas, a star athlete and basketball team member, reportedly torn the H from his sweater and planned to leave. Police found Thomas in a restaurant as the assailants fled into darkness after a clash over the incident.

Fiyan Uno Janar Newcomb Hiram College Thoreas Youngstown Earl Gok William Oldacre J Mays Tne Thomas Hi College Mount Union

Countess Appeals for Aid in County Court

Countess Lolita Della Trica Preciosa of Turin testified in county court seeking support from her husband Count Ermand Voting Trica Preciosa. She recounted a troubled marriage, past separations, and monthly alimony while awaiting a Friday decision on her claim. Separately, a fire at Waynesville Wood Manufacturing Co. caused substantial losses to kilns and planing mills, burning two boxcars and part of the aiding ware.

Chicago Lolita Della ‘Redona Ermand Trica Preciosa Turin Pauine Fox Téve Shepala Gen Campos Barcelona Newark Dedla Predogs California Wayneaville Wayneaville Ncg Jane Waynesville Wood Manufacturing Company

Poison case verdict today in Newark murder trial

The trial of Allison M MacFarland, charged with murdering his wife by substituting cyanide for headache remedy, concluded with two witnesses and to go to the jury tomorrow after a two day hearing. Prosecutor Mott cited letters with Florence Bromley to show motive and alleged infidelity. Defense argued the accused told his wife he had bought cyanide and hinted at the method, raising questions about intent and action.

Newark Jane Allison M MacFarland Mott Mackarland Florence Bromley Philadelphia MacFarland

Count Luetzow Arrives in New York for Lectures

New York receives Count Luetzow the Bohemian scholar and publicist aboard the steamship Laconia on its maiden voyage. He will lecture at universities and colleges and address the House of Representatives in Washington this week, led by Representative Adolph Sabath of Chicago, welcoming a delegation of American citizens of Bohemian birth.

New York Luetzow Vowntess Laconia Cunard Line Count Luetzow House of Representatives Washington Adolph J Sabath Chicago

Lorimer testimony cites spoils plan and fair campaign cost

Senator Lorimer described a spoils system and a theoretically lively congressional bid costing about 10000 dollars, with bands advertising and mailing, as the Chicago faction clash deepened. He testified before the Lorimer investigating committee, noting hostility from the Tribune and McCormick family and recounting related financial details and left-handed support.

Hig Actin Chicago Chicago ‘Tribune McCormick Family Joseph Mediln Medill Tiviore Medillima Marble the Tribune Lorimer William A Kennelly Sterting

Tight Shoe Costly Leg Amputation Case Report

Miss Josephine Patton wore tight shoes leading to toe irritation that progressed to an ulcer and swelling. At Mercy Hospital doctors diagnosed gangrenous action and performed an amputation just below the hip to remove infected parts and prevent spread.

New York A. Battimore Dia Paton Jozephine Patten Miss Patton Mercy Hospital

Boats Freed From Ice Pack in Tangier Sound Rescue

Crisfield Md Jan 3 The revenue cutter Apache today freed three oyster schooners and the oyster sloop Nellie Jackson from ice in Tangier Sound. The vessels were towed to Crisfield. crews were exhausted from the effort. The Apache towed other craft to safety.

Crisfeld Maryland Nellie Jackson Tangier Sound

Armor Flays Prohibition Bill At Senate Hearing

Mrs Mary Herris Armor of Hast man Georgia known as the Georgia Cyclone condemned the proposed law to prohibit liquor into dry states as an insult to Congress intelligence. She urged senators to listen and warned against voting for a bill she called unconstitutional while supported by temperance leaders and a delegation, including Mia I MW Stevens and Anna Gordon, in a rally on Capitol Hill.

Mary Herris Armor Hastman Georgia Senate Mia I. MW ‘ Stevens Woman's Chrisian Temperance Union Mrs. Armor Armor Plato Armor Steven Lillian M . Stevens Anna A. ‘Gordon Ellen Stone Washington Poongrees

Call Money Caucus Sparks House Debate on Money Trust Probe

Democratic caucus set for February 7 to push a House inquiry into the money trust led by Robert L. Henry. Editorial in Commoner urges Democrats to back Henry, opposing Underwood and Littleton, as tactics and petitions circulate at the Capitol amid a bitter fight and potential referral to banking and currency committees.

Bryan Underwood Littleton House Democrats Money Trust Henry Capitol Circula Henamon Commoner Sryan Democratic House of Representatives Robert L. Henry Jfight Underwood, Littiston Falop Oover

Bride of 16 Divorced in Shaky Dawny Years

Mrs Lilian Huntington Dawley daughter of Commodore W R K Huntington and heir to the Huntington estate in Cleveland was divorced today from Noyes Rand Dawley son of a banker. Their marriage began in Briaree New York and Asheville North Carolina where the couple studied as students.

Lilian Huntington Dawley Kisha Oho Lillian Huntington Dawley Commodore W RK Huntington Sanjduaky Yacht Club Bis Huntington Cleveland Noyes Rand Dawkey Charley Eee Briaree NY Asheville, N

Mob Hangs Suspect After Cordele Assault

A mob stormed Cordele jail and hanged Albert Hamilton, accused in the assault of a white girl, as authorities failed to intervene. The arrest followed a young woman from a prominent Cordele family being assaulted last night in the city’s main residence district.

Cordele Albert Hamilton

Washington and Southern Bank Names Selwin Tait President

Local financial circles and the people of Washington will be interested in the announcement of the opening of the Washington and Southern Bank with Selwin Tait as president and a board of directors from business and public life. Tait has long banking experience here with the International Banking Corporation, which he founded and developed into one of the citys most important institutions, creating a wide circle of friends.

Washington Washington and Southern Bank Sin J

Crossing policemen bill fails amid district objections

The House rejected the crossing policemen bill 268 to 9 after arguments over government authority to set private railway employee salaries. A second measure would incorporate the American Numismatic Association for fifty years to foster coin collecting and exhibitions. Proponents named H O Grandbers, William A. Ashbrook, A J De Lagerberg, D A Witte jams, and Howland Wood as incorporators.

House of Representatives American Numismatic Association Numismatic Association Eisaon Mississippi House Mann Harrison, Henry and Callaway Teas Ditygerald New York Gillette and Green Massachusetts Henry Connecticut Maen Ilinois Prauty Senate Metro- Politat Col Tumbia Auch American Nunitamatic Association H O Grandbers Oslosh Wis William A. Ashbrook Johnstown Ohio J de Lagerberg Passaic

Cat attack wounds woman. cat dies en route to pound

Mrs Mary Embrey, of 1224 Piersant southeast, was bitten on the left hand by a sulter cat that she confined in a vacant room until a pound man arrived. The cat died in convulsions while being transported to the dog pound. The wound was cauterized and the rabies test to be conducted. Also, the Russian emperor granted a pension to Tolstoi's widow of 10,000 rubles (about 35,000) per year.

Mary E Embrey Pat Mary Cmbray Exabrey Brabrey Peneran Tolato St Peersburg Jan Tolstoi

Sample Bottle Free by Mail in Oslo Nor way Oil Emulsion

Advertising notice offers a free bottle of ozonized cod liver oil emulsion described as healthful and life giving. It urges readers to mail or postcard addresses to receive the promotional bottle, highlighting palatability and ease of taking.

Norway

Beresford’s Betrayal of Naval Policy Provokes War Talk

London dispatch previews Admiral Lord Charles Beresford’s revised edition accusing the Admiralty of betraying public trust and underfunding the fleet. He denounces the dreadnought policy as misleading, warns of wasted money, and calls for a wartime staff and improved ship protection for merchants.

Sea Lord England London New York Charles Beresford Admiralty Great Britain Beresford Reciht Qoora Lord Beresford Maya Britten Admiralty Waa

Woman sues father for pay as housekeeper in New Jersey

Anna Wiking of Sicklerville sues John Wiking of Camden County in the New Jersey Supreme Court for compensation for acting as housekeeper from January 14 to 17 this year. She says she has kept house since her brother’s death when she was a child and seeks twenty two dollars per week.

Camden John Wiking Sicktersville Here Anna NG Withing New

Murder Case in Gary Prompts Death Sentence Request

Report cites Gov Marshall imposing life term in Davis murder. Davis linked to the Gary case of a murdered woman and her companion. Warden Fogarty indicates the condemned man lacks forward movement, awaiting next Friday’s hanging at the city prison.

Ind Seorme Tring Hanj Pat Segura Marshall Gary Indant E J Fogarty Thy Igi City

Sister Confesses Killing in East Side Saloon Murder Trial

In a dramatic 1912 murder case, Mrs Theresa Martin testifies she quarreled with Charler Muldoon and drove the knife that killed him. The trial of her brother James P McDermott continues with the verdict expected after she finally names the killer, and the court prepares to send the case to the jury. An unrelated note mentions a $25,000 request to grade and improve Pennsylvania Avenue southeast, with a further $6,000 for a battalion project.

New York Jana Charler Muldoon Theresa Martin James P McDermott Muldoon Martin East Side McDermott Denver Slater Grede Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Senator Page Bowenwoed District

Barrow Firm to Build Largest Submarines Yet

The Admiralty ordered three submarines from Janko The Maxim to be the largest ever built and able to undertake long voyages. The vessels will be armed with two quick-lifters enabling fire through watchways and spiking into the hold before submerging.

Barrow England Admiralty Fer Vicker 3 Sons & Maxim Ype

Health Advice Promotes Constipation Remedy in Women

An article urges women to monitor bowels daily and avoid reliance on powders for health. It cites Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild daily aid, along with testimonials from Mrs M Hughes and Rose Walker, offering a one dollar sample bottle via mail with address details.

Rose Walker Richmond Caldeel Ashineton Monficelis Boartes

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