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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

7

Tariff Board Wins One More Year of Life in Senate

Senate vote 34 to 20 approves $328,900 expenditure to extend the Sundry Civil Appropriation Act for continued tariff board investigation. House had opposed. fate depends on House conference outcome. Debate centers on pension office funding and restrictions on former Justice Department aides as private counsel. Senate aims to finish the appropriation bill and send it to the House soon.

Taft Tariff Board Senate Demerats Chamberlain Newlanda Thornton Stone and Bacon Congress Aii Hale Kristin Stone Bad Board Federal Trepartment of Justice Tha Senate House Fhe Senate

Quorum Shortfall Forces House Adjournment

The House adjourned due to lack of quorum as too few members stayed for business. Telegrams were sent to over two dozen members urging quick return, with Democratic leaders planning admonition for absentees. Representative McMorran called the quorum question after the prayer, but minutes wasted waiting.

Dubie Ocera Gimmer Reands Mice Borthe McMorran Republican Michigan Quarim

Senate Debates Roller Method To End Segregation

Senator Borah mocked Republican leaders to end seagion but Senate adjourned with protests from many. Farah pressed to move the meeting to 1 o clock, and a vote was postponed to today as debate continued in the chamber.

Senate Borah Yester Arein Seagion Fle Farah Tor Tian

Pensions deadlock may move to define positions

Conferees from House and Senate are likely to seek a joint definition of their positions on continuing pension agencies nationwide. The House insists on abolishing agencies outside Washington, while the Senate would allow abolition only by presidential action after March 4, 1913.

Brant Congress House Senate Washington

Kenyon Pursues Liquor Bill Ahead of Adjournment

Senator Cummins reports progress as Kenyon presses the measure to urge Senate consideration before adjournment. Kenyon seeks to win passage of the Kenyon-Sandera liquor bill amid a looming constitutional debate on federal versus state regulation of interstate liquor commerce.

Senate Cummins Iowa Kenyon

Assails Parcel Plan Favors U S Owning Express

Maine Senator Gardner attacks the parcels post plan in the Senate post office appropriation bill arguing government ownership of the express business would cost more in the first year than buying out express companies. He criticizes Bourne's plan as a mocker, warns of railroad gains, and notes a rail pay boost of 2.5 million alongside a 250 million plus supply bill. The bill creates a three and three congressional commission to study the issue and tightens clerk labor rules while barring union leverage.

Maine Senate Gardner Bourne Post Office House Congress Thia Ia Fase Freight

Free Canal Toll Debate Shapes Panama Bill

Senate debate over the Panama Canal administration bill stretches into the week with Senator Percy advocating tolls but proposing the canal as a world offering. Brandegee doubts quick action while Bristow argues the Clayton-Bulwer treaty faded before Hay-Pauncefote. Alfred Mitchell Tunes and Chandler P. Anderson confer on the British protest as the issue tests treaty rights and U S responsibility.

Senate Percy Mississippi Brandegee United States England Great Britain Bristow Cumming Alfred Mitchell Tunes Chandler P. Anderson Department of State State Department

May Try Archbald Sooner Plan Changes After Hanford Resigns

Senate sentiment for immediate trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court rises after Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of Washington resigns. Taft has not yet accepted the resignation and seeks Attorney General Wickersham’s opinion on how it affects House Judiciary Committee plans. The committee, led by Henry D. Clayton, will meet to decide whether impeachment proceeds proceed regardless of acceptance.

Senate Hanford Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court House Cornelius H. Hanford Washington House Judiciary Committee Archhbald Taft Wickersham Henry D. Clayton Alabama Henford Clayton Yeaturday

Plague Suspects Reported. New Cases in Porto Rico

Reports to Public Health and Marine Hospital Service list two new bubonic plague suspicions in Porto Rico. Cable from Dr Creel notes a case in San Turpe and another in Fuerza de Tierra. Also notes three Gillison brothers drowned near Fairfield, Irving 7 miles northeast of the city as of July 23.

Public Health and Marine Hospital Service P. A. Surg Robert H. Creel Porto Rico Creel San Turpe Fuerza de Tierra Fairfield James P. Gillison Irving

March and Opera Overture Medley with Varied Titles

A mixed program listing Marches and overtures including Thomas Jefferson Overture and Tannhauser pieces, Capriccio Espagnole, Sevillane, Elgar Flügelhorn, Soloy, Threat Charmer, Neuendorf led by Walter F. Smith Meir, La Gloconds Ponchialli, Humoreague, Dvorak Love's Dream After the Ball, Celbulke, Hungarian Rhapsody No 1, and The Star Spangled Banner.

Thomas Jeferson Tannhauser Caprici Espagnole Elgar Fluckelhorn

Naval Compromise Likely In House Naval Bill

The Democratic caucus debated approving one battleship in the naval bill if the Senate drops its demand for two. Conferees have argued without agreement. A Tilman suggested single battleship is favored, while about two Democrats push for two ships or liberty from voting pledges. Outcome uncertain but plan for one battleship compromise appears likely.

House Senate Tilman Padgett House Naval Committee Navy Department

Labor measures indorsed by Senate committee on education

The Senate committee on education and labor yesterday endorsed the proposed department of labor and a commission on industrial relations. Senator Borah will report both bills with a recommendation for passage. The labor department bill recently passed the House.

Department of Labor House Senate Committee On Education and Labor Borah Commission On Industrial Relations

Lorimer Out of Politics Two Hour Address Declares Vindication

Chicago July address by William Lorimer declares he will not participate in the national campaign this fall and will seek vindication after the campaign ends. He says he is not a candidate and will tell the truth to the people when the heat dies down, appealing to Illinois and national audiences.

Chicago William Lorimer United States Senate Orchestra Hall Lorimer Taft Roosevelt

Germany Blames England Over Naval Debate and Sea Policy

In Berlin and London reports declare German public opinion largely unruffled by the British commons debate on naval funding. Churchill’s speech sparks discussion of a naval law. British ministers insist sea power remains vital and Britain will maintain superiority. The controversy centers on blame for armament increases and echoes the Moroccan crisis.

Berlin House of Commons London Germany Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty Vossiche Zeitung Arthur J. Balfour David Lloyd George Mansion House Viscount Haldane Great Britain

Escapee Lieut William C Stone Nears New York City Return

Lieut William C Stone retired of the 8th Army Air Corps escaped from the Government Hospital for the Insane July 16. He was reported captured at Herkimer and was being taken toward northern New York state by a Herkimer deputy sheriff. Authorities say Stone is not considered dangerous. Police nationwide were alerted after the escape.

William C. Stone Government Hospital For Herkimer New York State Stone

Washington Priests Deny Decollete Gowns at Church Confirmations

Vatican authority Cardinal Cavaralli warned that decollete attire would be barred at confirmations. Washington prelates say no change in local custom has occurred and high necklines remain standard at church events. Rectors James Mackin Ward Buckey and J D Marr all affirm Washington Catholic women dress modestly and wear high collars.

Cardinal Cavaralli Venice Washington Artetides Cavaralli Europe Mgr James FF. Mackin St. Paul's Catholic Church Garth Father Waward Buckey St. Matthew's Church Rhode Island Connecticut Father Buckey J. D. Marr Church of the Immaculate Conception Ewighth and Natreets Northwest Father Marr

Fatally Hurt By Auto In Allentown Collision

Allentown Pennsylvania July 21 Lieutenant White Lieut Games of the Argentine commission in charge of Bethlehem Steel Works work was en route to the city from Bethlehem when his car struck Charles Ott of South Allentown. Ott died today at a hospital after the collision. The commission members Ford and his bride were with Games. The accident was said to be unavoidable as a second machine coming from the opposite direction prevented steering clear.

Allentown Games Bethlehem Steel Works Bethlehem Charles Ott South Allentown Ott Lieut Ford Lieut. Games

Germany buys fast airship Z III for war department

Berlin July 2 The war department took over the latest Zeppellin rigid airship after an eighteen hour endurance and speed trial. The Z III reached 49 miles an hour and is hailed as the world’s fastest dirigible. It will be stationed at the fort near Metz on the French frontier.

Berlin War Department Fortreau Metz

Two Stars Oppose Like Shining Foes

The Daily Noroscope from July 14 1912 warns Urania opposes the sun bringing unsettled conditions, possible violence and fires, with global troubles in Europe and the Americas. It notes Jupiter and Venus influence favorably for merchants women and business profits, while old and ill benefit. Birthdates near Cancer Leo cusp produce ambitious, honorable traits.

Urania Europe United States North America England Germany Russia Latin Jupiter Venus Mara Rujes Leo

Woman Hobo's Trip Ends in Train Tragedy

In Cincinnati a woman identified as Mrs Lilian Sutcliff of Louisville along with two men Dankhoff and Jenkinson were struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train on the outskirts. Jenkinson died instantly, Dankhoff died later. Sutcliff revealed she was the third man in the party and had joined last Thursday seeking “something for life.”

Macquerade Cincinnati Ohio Lillian Sutcliff Louisville William Dankhoff A. B. Jenkinson Lafayette Ind Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Jenkinson Dankhoff

Probe into Col Wilsons Vacation After Testimony

An investigation is planned into the alleged Outing of Christopher Columbus Wilson former president of United Wires Telegraph Company after his transfer from Atlanta Federal penitentiary to testify in bankruptcy proceedings Acting U S District Attorney Pratt says the inquiry will occur after his testimony and may take the form of a Joint Doe proceeding before the Federal grand jury The matter has stirred comment due to reports of Wilson enjoying outings about town with Keeper Shea of Atlanta while believed confined in the Tombs prison.

New York Christopher Columbus Wilson United Wires Telegraph Company Atlanta Federal Penitentiary United States District Pratt Col. Wilson Doe Federal Grand Jury Shea Atlanta Tombs

Tribute to Naval Heroism in Rescue at Sea

Beekman Winthrop Acting Secretary of the Navy commends Frank Fencl Charles W Eicher Edward P M Davids and Thomas Swords of the U S Piorida for bravery in rescuing a deranged enlisted man George W Dearwater who went overboard to end his life early July 11. the rescuers’ swift actions saved him from drowning.

Frank Fencl Charles W. Eicher Edward P. M. Davids Thomas Swords U. S Piorida Beekman Winthrop

Baltimore and Ohio Railroads Royal Blue Line Schedules

Rail schedules detail leave times from Union Station for the Royal Blue Line to Philadelphia New York and other terminals. Lists Diners and Parlor Cars daytime trains Sleeper cars overnight and multiple daily departures with varied timing across cities including St Louis Louisville Pittsburgh Cleveland Columbus Wheeling and Philadelphia. Ticket offices and phone numbers are provided.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Union Station Royal Blue Line Philadelphia New York Liberty &Treet W. Twenty-Third Street Atlantic City Baltis ST. Louis Louisville Pittsburgh Cleveland Columbus Wheeling Penness Southern Railway South S. B Washington Atlanta Montgomery Mobile New Orleana God Chattanooga Memphis Asheville Atianta Anniston Birmingham Talladega Calera Selma Uniontown Demopolis Meridian Roanoke Bristol Coxville Vicksourg New Orleans Knoxville Nashville Columbia Summerville Charleston Aiken Augusta Savannah Brunswick Jacksonville Florida ‘Paints Cadforsia Danville Jocal Harriconburg Charlottesville Vor Warrenton I. &. Brown Chesapeake Beach Railway Chesapeake Beach District Linn District Line Beach W. F. Jones Chesapeake and Ohio Lines St. Louie Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louie OP Chtcaco Jellman F. F. OY. Limited West Southwest Northwest Hot Springs Locherfile la Carte Pa. Ave Untoo Station

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