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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1911

Page

2

Boundary Power Ways Open for Joint Commission Plan

A lengthy analysis argues the St Lawrence and other boundary waters hold vast undeveloped power. It outlines the proposed International Joint Commission to mediate permits and allocations between the United States and Canada, naming Taft appointees Carter Tawney and Streeter and detailing hopes for shared development and navigation.

United States Canada Taft Thomas £. Carter Montana James A Tawney Min- Teste Frank S. Streeter New Hampshire St. Lawrence River Long Sault Washington Ottawa Rainy River Minnesota Ontario War Department State Department Canute Great Britain London Lake of the Woods Northwest Alberta Joint Commission Boundary Commission International Waterway Commission Great Lakes Root Etryce Niaxara Great Falls International Joint Commission Senate Congress Theds Iwau Boundary New York St. Lawrence International Waterways Commission Thomas H. Carter Committee On Foreign Relations Committee On Immigration House General Land Office Tawney Great Appropriations Committee S. Streeter Concord New England White Mountains Laurier Roosevelt House of Commons St. Johns River

IJC Would Streamline Boundary Disputes in North America

A 1911 letter argues that the International Joint Commission could replace slow diplomatic exchanges between Washington Ottawa and London. By having field crews study fence breaks and boundary conditions, disputes would be resolved more like a jury system, with offices in Washington and Ottawa and principal field work abroad.

Senate of the United States Parliament of Canada International Joint Commission Wabashington Ottawa London Washington Diplomatic Corps

Alexandria Tax Rate Talks and Memorial Service Plan

The Alexandria city council and factions discuss a tax rate proposal aiming for a $1.70 flat rate with penalties and no early payment discount, potentially reconciling both branches at the semimonthly session. A memorial service for trades crafts workers is planned by the union groups with Rev. Watson delivering remarks and cemetery flower layings to follow.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Counel Tessessment Mafl W. F. Watson First Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Church South Union Machtists Trades Crafts of Assembly Alexandria National Bank Thomas Larkin L. D. Jackson

Polo rich man's game prices set for Meadowbrook matches

Prices announced for the International trials at Meadowbrook on Long Island. May 31 June 3 and 7 mark the polo series. East side seats 50 cents. West stand boxes three hundred dollars and one hundred dollars for other boxes. Center east boxes seventy five dollars. Grand stand seats three dollars for the series.

Meadowbrook Long Island

La Follette Emerges as Rival in 1912 Race

John Temple Graves in New York American weighs La Follette as insurgent leader, potential Taft withdraw, and a split risk for Republicans. He notes La Follette’s intensifying presence, unity with progressive aims, and possible paths to the national nomination, while outlining Democratic hopes and rival matchups.

New York American Taft John Temple Graves New York Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Senate la Follette United States Republican Party la Toilette Democrata la Vollette Harmon Wilson Champ Clark

Daughters of the Revolution Meet in Baltimore for Annual Convention

The General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution gathers in Baltimore from Tuesday to Friday for its annual convention. A key event is the unveiling of a memorial to Revolutionary sailors at Ban Croft Hall Naval Academy Annapolis. Secretary Meyer will represent President Taft at the ceremonies. A reception, banquet, and tours to historic sites in Baltimore and near Washington are on the agenda.

Baltimore General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution Bancroft Hall Naval Academy, Annapolis Meyer Taft Maryland Washington

Flat Rock Hotel Burned Near Hendersonville

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the summer hotel at Flat Rock North Carolina a mountain resort about 10 miles from Hendersonville early today Only two sons of proprietor C Roper were on the premises and there were no escapes The structure cost about 11000 to build was insured for 11000 and Roper planned to sell Tuesday to an Atlanta man

Mountain Resort Hendersonville N. C Charlotte Flat Rock North Carolina Mountain Resort C. Roper Roper

Woman Suffrage Views by Yella C Brehaut

British journalist Sydney Brooks notes paradoxes in a commercial nation with archaic currency and banking systems. The piece cites Senator Aldrich, Anna Shaw, Idaho Governor Brady, and Mrs Hector while critiquing suffrage outreach, home influence, and reforms for labor hours, roads, and child protection.

Yella C Brehaut Sydney Brooks Brooks Aldrich Congress Anna Shaw

Assails self defense pleas and plea limits

Eugenio Ceraulo argues against self defense as a routine excuse in murder cases. He cites low not guilty rates in Italy and higher rates in the United States, urging juries to refuse leniency and to punish: self defense should be reserved for truly extreme cases. Washington, Mey L

Italy United States Eugenio Ceraulo Washington Mey L

Fire Destroys Methodist Church and Homes at North East

Fire raged three hours in North East near Elkton wiping out the Methodist Episcopal Church and several homes. William F. Kenney and Rev. J P Otis fled in night clothing as flames spread to McCracken estate and Deckman home. Insurance on the church was $15,000 with total losses around $50,000. A bucket brigade helped contain the blaze before Wilmington aid arrived.

Washington Post Elkton North East Methodist Episcopal William F. Kenney J. P. Otis Del Methodist Episcopal Church McCracken Thomas Cameron W. F. Kenney

Peace Officers in Fight Ends With Shooting at North Wilkesboro

Winston Salem May 7. Police man Golden Smith was shot through the hip by Township Constable John Upchurch at North Wilkesboro last night. After the shot Smith struck Upchurch over the head with his club, inflicting a bad wound. Both men will recover. The trouble began after Smith quoted Upchurch as making uncomplimentary remarks about two women of North Wilkesboro. The officers met, the fight escalated, and the shooting followed as they faced each other with drawn revolvers.

Winston Salem N. C Golden Smith John Upchurch North Wilkesboro Smith Upchurch

Boy Drowns After Falling From Raft at Venable Park

In Baltimore on May 7 a 10 year old boy Leroy Anthony fell from a small wooden raft in Venable park pond and drowned before witnesses. Kenneth Leath, 11, tried to save him but could not reach Leroy in time.

Baltimore Venable Park Leroy Anthony Omon Anthony Kenneth Leath Leroy

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