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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1912

Page

7

END SENATE COMBINE BREAKS OVER METAL BILL

Senate conflicts over a metal bill trigger a breakdown in Democratic and insurgent Republican cooperation. With regular Republicans absent, Democrats push tariffs on sugar wool and excise, likely facing strict party votes. The insurgents prepare to oppose House measures as Democrats press to move tariff bills forward.

Senate He House Ater Simmons

District Senate Quorum Missed Amidst Delays on Calendar

Senators failed to reach a quorum yesterday as Gallinger and colleagues could not assemble the eight members needed. Work was noted on the sundry civil bill and appropriations, with only Jones Works and Pomerens present for any attendance. An effort to clear the calendar is planned for next Friday.

Gallinger Gallin Ora Jones Works Pomerens

Lorimer Seat Controversy Moves in Senate Today

The Lorimer case resumes in the Senate with a July 6 disposition agreed earlier. Speeches remain, the vote is expected to decide if his seat is vacant as supporters and opponents gauge the likely tally, with passage of the non election resolution considered certain, and the margin the sole question.

Senate Lorimer

Senate rejects Johnston plan to limit battleships

The Senate defeated a substitute proposal for one battleship by a 12 to 40 vote and passed the naval appropriation bill carrying 13 009 674 with a two battleships provision. An eight hour law extension for ship work was adopted, while a national council for defense was defeated. The vote summary included both Democratic and Republican positions on provisions relating to Panama Canal use and admiral grades.

Senate House Johnston Alabama United States Europe Bacon Fletcher Johnston Kern Pomerene Smith Arizona Tillman Williams Bristow Burton Clapp Grenna Gallinger Heyburn National Council For Defense Overman North Carolina Georgia

National presidential primaries bill proposes May votes

Representative Norris of Nebraska introduces a plan for nationwide presidential primaries on the first Tuesday in May with a June national convention. Delegates would be elected at primaries with first and second choices, state officials certify results to the Interior Department, and a majority winner becomes nominee if achieved. Payment for delegates and travel is included, with implementation contingent on at least twenty states enacting laws.

Congress Representative Norris Nebraska Norris Norrly State Ofictals Secretary

Parcls post endorsed at Virginia rural carriers meet

Norfolk Va July 5 Fourth Assistant Postmaster General P V De Graw endorsed the parcels post at the ninth annual Virginia Rural Letter Carriers Association convention. He said the plan would cost 18 cents for 11 pounds with a cent per additional pound and would aid rural patrons and village merchants.

Norfolk P V de Graw

Legal Notices and Court Actions in DC District

A dense 1912 legal page lists numerous court orders and actions across DC courts. Items include probate grants and estate regulations, real estate transactions, and bankruptcy or condemnation matters. Notable names and firms appear among multi-jurisdictional filings, with many property lots and square numbers cited under various streets and neighborhoods.

Soldier Murdurs Family at Fort Worden Incident

In Fort Worden Port Townsend Washington John Proctor of the 1 9th company coast artillery murdered his former wife and two children at a lodging house and then killed himself. The victims include Mrs Proctor and her children Nellie 14 and Everett 2 00. Proctor had been in conflict with his ex wife since their December divorce.

Walla Walla Wash John Proctor Coast Artillery Fort Worden Port Townsend Everett Proctor

Army fliers die in crash during practice at Salisbury Plain

July 6 report from England states Capt. BR Loraing and Major Wilton of the Army Flying Corps were killed at the great military encampment. While practicing at dawn the aeroplane, at about forty feet high, lost balance and plummeted to the road, killing both pilots.

Salsbury Plain Ongland BR ‘2 Loraing Berdt Mej. Wilton Army Flying Corps

Democrats to Organize and Open Headquarters in Alexandria

Washington Post Bureau reports Alexandria Democrats plan to elect officers appoint committees and open headquarters on King Street to mobilize voters for the November election. A mass meeting will organize the Wilson Marshall Carlin club with calls for support and frequent meetings.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Wilson-Marshall-Carlin Club Charles Bendheim Democratic Committee Bryan-Kern-Carlin Samuel G Brent Robert S Barrett Pitt St Asaph Streets Opera House Repute

Forty witnesses for Thaw hearing verdict near

At the end of today’s session the State rested its case in the bid to release Harry K Thaw from Matteawan Hospital before Supreme Court Judge Keogh. Dr Carlos F MacDonald, the third alienist to testify, said Thaw remains paranoid. Thaw’s side, led by Mr Shearn, plans to call alienists favorable to Thaw next.

White Piaina Supreme Court Keogh Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Hospital Carlos F MacDonald Thaw Shearn Ty Adolph Meyer Frederick A. Mills William A. White

Cordell Hull Pushes Tax Bill To Bolster Sherman Act

Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee, architect of the Democratic income tax plan, has drafted a new DIN aimed at enforcing the Sherman antitrust act. The measure, introduced in the House, seeks a 50 percent penalty on violators during violations to deter big and small firms from evading the law. Hull argues the penalty is feasible and elastic, strengthening antitrust enforcement.

Cordell Hull Tennessee House Mr. Bull

Mills Busy as Basic Iron Prices Rise and Demand Holds

New York July reports from R G Dun call business satisfactory with expanding optimism. Iron and steel show strong tonnage. mills busy with inventories while the latest rise in bars, plates, and shapes slows some buying. Cotton goods demand remains high, dry goods firms quiet but prices firm, exports up from prior years. Woolens and worsteds sell well as markets hold firm into summer.

New York R G. Dun & Co Far East

Market Tone Steady Amid Factory Closures and Trade Shifts

Trade in hides was quieter yet gains appeared in the packet market at prior quotations. The week saw 17 business failures by July 4, down from 29 the previous week and well below figures from 1911, 1909, and 1908.

Trial reveals Allen conspiracy rumors amid Carroll county killings

Wytheville Virginia July 6 rapid progress in Claude Allen trial with thirteen witnesses testifying to a supposed Allen conspiracy to shoot Carroll county court. Floyd Allen father of the defendant previously convicted of first degree murder is cited for threats against the court as testimony notes tense pre tragedy atmosphere. Ridney Sprecker and Lowman King place near plot and discuss let me feel your pulse amid jury deliberations.

Hillaville Wytheville Claude Allen Alléng Carroll County Floyd Allen Ridney Sprecker Floyd Claude Lowman King Sprecker

Virginians Wed in Rockville

Miss Fannin L Galladay aged 18 of Dilbeck Virginia and Charles Robert Smith aged 2 of Seven Fountains Virginia were married in Rockville Maryland this afternoon by the Reverend F M Richardson.

Weedal Rockville Fannin L Galladay Dilbeck Charles Robert Smith Fountains F M Richardson

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