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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
9
Report notes the Supreme Court split opinion on rehearing patent law matters as trust cases await action. A full bench may be asked to rule, while Congress contemplates statutory changes and debates about amendments and costs.
Washington District hearing on university transfers gathers key figures from rail and utility interests including King of Washington Railway and Electric and President Hamton of Calrat Traction. Members from civic associations plan to attend to present opinions as the committee weighs public utility regulation and Senate and House measures. The hearing will continue beyond today to allow further input and committee briefings before hearings commence.
Minority Leader fights to secure funding for national formats and to remove drainage provisions as a filibuster battles into extended parliamentary conflict but the measure narrowly fails after a protracted session.
Insurgent Republicans push a presidential preference primary bill in the House, led by Norris of Nebraska, aiming to mirror Bristow in the Senate. Norris expects a favorable district committee report and floor passage, arguing the measure has national implications beyond Nebraska.
Reported debate on the Free Ship bill shows a tense chamber with roll calls and accusations. The committee’s report signals a contested path, with the adjournment lingering as contributors discuss coastwise and merchant marine implications amid international trade tensions.
A political clash erupts as officials defend a $600,000 payment for use of Washington buildings while critics call the expense outrageous and wasteful, urging scrutiny of the deal and its beneficiaries.
Representative Jefferson Levy of New York faces opposition over a marked rent bill linked to government offices in Washington. The dispute centers on a $243 rent for street frontage and a total income claim of $28, with Levy pressing for budget cuts to $1,500 and rallying opposition to the sugar bill amid legislative maneuvering ahead of the national conventions.
A congressional inquiry into hospital conditions begins with charges against Vecardinel and the welfare department of the Nationaliste Federation. The investigative committee, led by Representative Toe, resumes hearings this morning, with George W. Sternbene and others present.
The Senate is to order fortifications at Cape Henry if approved, while the House previously rejected a similar provision. The bill was restored and reported to the Senate. The work is estimated to cost 1.51 million dollars excluding armament, which will be redirected from elsewhere. The initial appropriation in the bill is 180 dollars.
The Senate Finance Committee put aside intention to act on the House steel tariff bill yesterday and agreed to vote tomorrow. Majority expected to report the measure negatively after the meeting. Watson of West Virginia urged suspending the percent duty on polities via an amendment to the Meatest bill, arguing tariff protectors were needed given the current low prices.
Attorney Geneeay Wickersham will plead in defense of the Commerce Court as the Elms bill to abolish it is considered by the House commerce committee. The committee favors reporting the bill, while the appropriations committee plans to omit funding, to be reinforced by a separate bill abolishing the court. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee will hear the proposal Friday.
Atlanta leaders from locomotive firemen and engineers unions moved to oppose the federal compensation bill before Congress on March 15. A meeting was called for tomorrow night to voice protests and coordinate labor support nationwide.
Six of eight Cleveland ice yachtsmen reached here at 8 o clock tonight breaking Great Lakes records for loa boating. The other two were forced back after harrowing days at sea. A fog caused them to miss their course and they landed miles east, beaching boats and walking to the life saving station before arriving in the city. They left Cleveland last Wednesday and completed the voyage in 18 hours and 3 minutes.
Senator Galvage introduces two bills regulating the insurance sector. One targets fire insurers and agents, banning contracts outside policy terms, rebates, discounts, and subterfuges, with civil fines and possible imprisonment up to two days. Agents face license revocation for a year. The second bill seeks to regulate company incorporation, limiting formations to ten or more persons, classifying insurers, and restricting activities to prevent risky combinations, requiring fully paid capital and authorized status.
A Missouri statesman argues for a strong public utilities commission to regulate service and prices based on actual invested capital. He opposes weak bills, urging a comprehensive measure with explicit powers to oversee public service corporations and ensure fair treatment of investors while protecting ratepayers. The debate touches Congress, Senator Gallinger, and the need for a robust framework before passage.
A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line train left Milwaukee for Chicago jumped rails near Gakwood, south of Milwaukee, killing none but injuring twenty two. The baggage cars were demolished and the smoker overturned. The day coach was tipped, the parlor and diner stayed upright but off the track. Medical aid sent to Milwaukee hospital as passengers were moved from wreckage.
Brig Gen Clarence Adwars says papers in the Mui Kir Rar case were kept from the Adjutant General by Maj Gen Beil who was accused of hostility to the President. Gen Edwards testifies Ray faced blame, noting the papers’ political charge against Ray and Hanna era connections. He explains transfers and orders to move documents to Congress and Manila, insisting responsibility lies with those who delayed delivery.
The steamship Columbia, arriving from Glasgow two days overdue, reports severe weather damage after a cyclone and enormous seas. Lifeboats smashed, upper works damaged, four lifeboats swept away, two crewmen died within hours, others seriously injured, and two men expected to recover. no passengers aboard on deck.
A damaged report describes a tank steamer on rocks near Gaviota Cay with two crew drowned and the vessel near a heavy surf. Capt Johnson is named, with the Associated press noting the incident amid earlier tax discussion in Boston. A March 12 report cites the income tax amendment resolution advancing in the state house after prior defeats.
John D Rockefeller II led a district gathering at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church praising a broad movement. He described joining the movement as an active member and committing to hard work to ensure its success in the religious campaign.
The new intimate theater with a lint seating capacity opens in New York on March 12. Managed by Windthrope, it features a drama presentation with lead actors Frank Rewher Walfrid North Ross Ahovial and Pamela Gaythoine.
Miss Isa Bailey 16, daughter of Justice of the Peace Walliam Baller, lies critically ill at home after an assault near Jebron. Emoris Wailer, about 19, is held and linked to the crime. A warrant was issued and served as neighbors learned of the incident. Evidence places the suspect near the scene and in custody as the case proceeds to grand jury.
A chaotic report details foreigners being ordered to leave while factions clash in Voda Vad and Lynchburg area. Authorities arrest a broker in Misa settlement amid rioting, shipboard violence, and intercity tensions. Casualties range across several docks as combat and arson alter the harbor scene.
A strange double murder case unfolds with Charleo Georgian, an Armenian, killing Bilbian with a strap in a bakery area and then committing suicide by arsenic in a hotel. Georgian left a note claiming the victim had robbed him of his sweetheart, Mars Krets of Chicago.
Mrs Re beca Franks aged four years old, watched by her three children, was shot by her former husband Hiliton McCarthy at her home. McCarthy called later and urged her to return, then allegedly fired five shots, two striking Franks and causing instant death. McCarthy was arrested.
A terse report notes calls for postal parcel reforms and commerce measures at a recent meeting. Officials discussed future policy moves and addressed postal service modernization. The article mentions representatives and a forthcoming address to postal authorities.
A vintage advertisement touts a laxative as essential for every home, claiming it relieves stomach and bowel disorders and aids sleep. It promotes Caldwell’s syrup Pepain as a trusted, pleasant tasting remedy suitable for infants to adults and offers free samples by mail from Dr. Greeberg, Washington.
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