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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
7
The article critiques the District of Columbia liquor bill arguing vague provisions could force reputable hotels clubs and stores out of business. It questions motives behind strict limits on licenses near schools churches and residences and notes opposition from business leaders and lawmakers.
Judge Archbald inquiry widens as George F Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway is subpoenaed to testify on a coal property sale tied to John Henry Jones. The committee plans day and night sessions with 250 witnesses to be heard. witnesses include Fred Warnke and James R Dainty.
Four D Wariner, vice president and general manager of Lehigh Valley Coal Company, James Darling, Wo W Reissenger, B Moses, all of Scranton, CF Conn, vice president of Laurel Electric, and H C Reynolds, counsel for WP Boland, originator of the charges against the jurist, are named in the dispute.
Representative Webb of North Carolina introduced a bill mandating adequate life saving facilities on oceangoing steamships of 3000 tons or more. It imposes a $10000 fine or ten years imprisonment for each violation and requires sufficient lifeboat accommodation for all passengers and crew.
The Clayton measure passed 244 to 1 The bill bars injunctions without notice and limits injunction duration to seven days with renewal only for urgent rights or property. It permits peaceful picketing and boycotts and enjoys broad labor support. Senate opposition expected to be light.
The Taft Roosevelt conservation dispute surfaced during an agricultural appropriation session as Senator Borah assailed the administration’s forest service policy. He accused Taft of withdrawing lands and exempting entries, while Senator Jones noted Western calls to restore the previous system, and Senator Heyburn criticized the forest service’s conduct.
Speaker Champ Clark and House leaders unveiled a tentative program to adjourn by June 15 if the Senate blocks nothing. Underwood said sessions would start at 11 o'clock daily as plans push four appropriation bills and key measures, including the Panama Canal tolls bill and the Pujo banking bill, to final passage. Nagel will campaign with Taft in Ohio, speaking at Lancaster Pomeroy and Galliplis this week.
The ice and coal men press Congress for overdue bills while the House treasurer shows only $9 on hand. Committees spent heavily from the miscellaneous fund, leaving clerks unpaid and members fearing further cuts. Efforts focus on rushing an urgency deficiency bill to refill the treasury and avoid bankruptcy.
Miss Kitty Ingersoll aged 18 of 1828 Phelps Place NW married George Weigle Jr 23 an employee of the National Geographic Society after an eight year romance. Engaged two years they planned a church wedding but eloped to Manasapas Va then to Munanges and were wed by Rev A A Arthur. They traveled to Washington and Baltimore before informing families.
Clarence V T Richeson, slayer of Avis Linnell, slept in the Charlestown State prison deathhouse awaiting likely execution Monday or Tuesday if the court orders are carried out. Reports by alienists pending, governor’s council to visit, and clemency hopes linger as crowds gather outside.
State Deputy Edward P Harrington was reelected as the District of Columbia council of Knights of Columbus meet. Officers include William A Johnson as secretary and Edward L Tacker elected to succession. About 1,856 members noted with 100 applications pending as the fund drive for Catholic University moves toward its 60,000 goal. The convention announced Rev P J OConnell as state chaplain for the coming year.
A New York advert promotes Nurito by the Magistral Chemical Co offering immediate relief for rheumatic pains sciatica and neuritis. The ad claims rapid results with a money back guarantee and urges readers to visit James Donnall for a $1 box.
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