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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
9
A written plea argues railroads face profit pressures and require scrutiny by regulators. It notes dividend overpayment, rising equipment costs, and the Interstate Commerce Commission’s limited power, warning that without action railroads, investors, and the public could suffer widespread financial strain. The piece urges heed to officer complaints and tighter oversight.
John Phipps of the Ormakirk London branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants commends Senator Smith of Michigan for his Titanic inquiry course. The society adopted a resolution congratulating Senator William Aiden Smith on his courageous conduct during the inquiry into the disaster.
House commerce committee reported favorably Roddenberrys bill prohibiting shipment of prize fight films between states to curb reproductions. Separate action treats safety equipment for Army transports with rafts and lifeboats for all on board funded by a 900000 appropriation. Senator Gallinger introduced a measure extending the boards authority over playgrounds and school buildings.
Senator Theodore Burton denied plans to retire after his current term. He indicated speculation came from Ohio politics chasing personal ambition, stating he has served just over half his term and urging focus on public business rather than personal advancement.
The Republicans on the ways and means committee filed a minority report calling the Democratic cotton tariff revision crude and haphazard and offering a revision aligned with tariff board findings to replace the measure.
The bill advances two first class battleships at up to 7.425 million each, six torpedo boat destroyers, and a submarine tender, with total naval spending nearing 4.49 million for torpedoboat units. It proposes admiral and vice admiral grades for Atlantic and Pacific fleets as urgent, and authorizes 1.6 million for high power wireless stations in key zones. It also urges a reserve mine supply citing wartime lessons and includes an amendment on staff corps officer promotions.
Bristol Tenn June 1 Frank Taylor of this city nephew of the late Admiral Evans has been informed by Gen Horace Porter president of the Navy League of his appointment as a member of a special committee to urge a strong naval plank at the Democratic national convention in Baltimore and the recommendation of two new superdreadnoughts. The committee includes William McAdoo Perry Belmont W Clark Maj James D Phelan Gen John B Castleman and Garrett Andrews.
Senator Kern of Indiana spoke for three hours in a bid to unseat Lorimer, dedicating his remarks to new incriminating facts from the second inquiry. He sought to impeach Edward Hinea's testimony, arguing he acted improperly for Lorimer. He planned to resume today.
Senator Gallinger proposes a joint Senate and House committee to investigate government rentals in Washington and the use of public office space. The six-member panel would report to the Sixty-third Congress after a thorough inquiry into space utilization and rental payments across departments and the District of Columbia.
Socialist Rep Victor Berner in the House urged impeachment of U S District Judge Cornelius Hanford of the Western District of Washington. He charged a series of unlawful decisions including the May 13 1912 annulling Leonard Oleson’s naturalization papers and a 1911 injunction in Augustus Peabody v Seattle Renton and Southern Railway. Hanford said he would answer all charges and will rule on a petition to reopen the Olegon citizenship case next week.
In Budapest on June 7 Count Tisza president of the lower house narrowly escaped as Deputy Julian Kovacs fired three shots at him from the press gallery, then shot himself. Kovacs is said to be dying. Tisza remained uninjured and urged the chamber to show sympathy for the alleged madman amid reports of Kovacs's serious financial troubles.
Miss Bertha W. Allen of Newton Lower Falls told American Nurses Association members that a sunny disposition is vital for nurses but warned against letting it turn into affection for patients. She urged nurses to focus on work and ignore harsh physician orders and patients’ tender remarks.
A Ottawa reader reports a family member living on bread and butter and coffee for years. Despite medical warnings about mono diets the woman remains unusually healthy, prompting Dr. Allen to explain the diet’s effects and risks.
Ambassador Vincount Chinda of Japan urged restraint and said there is no basis for claims that 6000 Koreans were imprisoned for plotting against Governor General Terauchi. He noted about 100 jailed, with around 90 released, investigations completed, trials to begin, and called reports of torture and religious targeting unfounded.
The House voted 72 to 41 to exclude funds for President Taft's tariff board from the sundry civil bill for the next fiscal year. Debate grew acrimonious along party lines. Public building appropriations were trimmed by 13 500 000 as members pressed for pet projects with little success. Former leaders quoted on tariff commission ideas sparked Democratic demonstrations.
Frederick August, King of Saxony, was thrown from a horse while reviewing cavalry during army maneuvers in Dresden on June 7. His right leg was badly wrenched and he was reported injured.
W S McKeen and Dr W W Christmas condemn an attack on the Christmas aeroplane at Mineola Long Island that nearly killed pilot Clinton Hadley. A bullet damaged the engine and a $1,000 reward is posted for the arrestee. Authorities fear deliberate destruction of the aerial mail flight.
Senate leaders discussed a plan for three three day adjournments over two weeks to cover Republican and Democratic conventions. Most favored the approach while a few urged completing appropriation bills before month end, with emergency funding possible via a joint resolution.
Mrs. Harry Boyd of the Women's Medical College at Canton told the Presbyterian Home and Foreign Missionary Societies in Washington that Chinese women could lead the world if given proper schooling. Over 300 women from 36 churches attended the meeting at Chevy Chase Presbyerian Church. Additional remarks highlighted the plight of foreign women at Ellis Island and the need for guardianship until they are settled. A luncheon was served at Chevy Chase Library during the intermission.
A renowned physician argues that happiness is essential, not optional, equating it with bread. He says small, daily pleasures and affectionate acts at home lift spirit, improve work, and sustain health, urging happiness as a basic necessity rather than a luxury.
The passage reviews rulings on rail rate regulation, noting the Supreme Court reversed the Commerce Court in the L and N case and upheld the Interstate Commerce Commission. It discusses the impact of rate justness, earnings, and effects on competing roads, along with a Senate move to abolish the Commerce Court.
Truman H. Newberry discusses withdrawing engagement notices for his daughter Carol B. Newberry to Capt. Alleyne. He says the act was impulsive and that she repented before marriage. He denies coercion by relatives and notes his preference for an American spouse.
St Johns Newfoundland June 7 The steamer Algerine sent by White Star Line to recover Titanic victims returned with one body aboard. The body could not be identified and will be buried locally.
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