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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
11
President Taft writes Secretary Wilson on the Wiley case, endorsing reprimands for Dr Kebler Bigelow and others while signaling broader reforms in the Department of Agriculture. He notes possible radical action next winter and discusses the Remsen board precedent and per diem contracts affecting experts like Dr Rusby.
The phrase indicates no further action is requested beyond notifying the personnel board and the individuals charged. The text implies a procedural step to communicate the result to the board and those named without additional remarks.
Tracr Iowa Sept 1 Secretary Wilazon of Agriculture says President Taft has wisely decided the Dr Wiley case. He expects general satisfaction nationwide and declines further comment until the full text is received. He learned of the decision by a farm telephone and telephone report from Des Moines.
Bluemont Virginia September 15 Its a complete vindication for me said DrVarvey W Whiley upon learning of the Presidents view in his case He said he knows nothing official and has nothing to say as he has received no word officially He is spending a vacation on his mountain farm
Officials weigh President's hint of drastic action after next December House report on Wiley cage amid clashes between the chemistry bureau led by Dr Wiley and Solicitor McCabe's office. Secretary Wilson earlier called Wiley’s tactics dubious while Dunlap supports Wiley. McCabe deemed arbitrary by Kebler and Bigelow during the House investigation.
Vaudeville singer Percy Cardue arrived in New York after touring the continent to win a bet for Lew Dockstader. He called at the mayor's office to deliver a letter from San Francisco Mayor McCarthy inviting Mayor Gaynor to the 1915 exposition, then faced Ludlow Street jail over a suit for separation filed by his wife Anna Hill Cardue.
The will of Col Ed ward Butler, former Democratic leader of St Louis, filed for probate, leaves seven grandsons and granddaughters various sums, including 19000 extra on marriage for each of his four granddaughters, 2400 yearly to each widowed daughter-in-law if they remarry, and a like amount to a deceased daughter’s husband. The estate totals about 5100000 with remainder to his widow and their children. no charity bequests are noted.
In Bilbao Spain on September 15 the general strike worsened as street fighting between troops and strikers persisted. The strikers blew up the Ameralia railroad bridge amid flood and food shortages caused by heavy storms.
In Dunfermline Scotland on September 15 a distinguished group of mayors presented Andrew Carnegie with a unique address. The assembled officials praised his lavish beneficence to libraries universities and lasting peace, recognizing his support for culture education and international goodwill.
In Lima on September 15, police clashed with a university delegation, wounding over twenty students who were taken to surgeons. Many students were arrested, sparking indignation. President Lemula ordered the arrested men released after agreeing police acted excessively.
After two hours awaiting Gov Dix the third annual governors meeting in Spring Lake adjourned with no further business. Governors attended by fifteen, discussing taxation reforms and experience talks, while a plan for a uniform divorce law was highlighted for next year’s Richmond program.
Gov. Harmon of Ohio deflected questions about a Democratic presidential bid, saying no man he knows would run and avoiding further campaign talk at the governors conference. He noted he did not attend as a candidate and left for Knoxville to address the Appalachian convention.
A bill in equity was filed in common pleas court to prevent George H. Earle Jr. from appearing on the Republican mayoral primary ballot. The suit argues he is ineligible under Philadelphia’s five year residency rule, citing a 1908 Delaware County vote and alleged tax claims. The Republican Nomination League filed the action and named Dimner Beecher as a candidate.
A confetti covered auto returning from the Coney Island Mardi Gras wrecked on Hedford avenue Brooklyn early today. A fashionably dressed woman died instantly, and her escort Thomas Swain a contractor, may die. Swain said the companion was Mrs Josephine Noble of Glenwood Long Island.
A foster sister petitions the juvenile court to place Benjamin Higgins Jr a ward of the Board of Children's Guardians after his foster mother Mrs. Higgins dies. The boy, age about nine, insists Mrs. Higgins was his mother, but authorities seek proof of any real parents. Judge DeLacy delays ruling to confirm parentage with Benjamin’s foster father Benjamin Higgins to testify.
Children from eight Washington playgrounds participate in a joint festival at Rovertale starting 2 PM. The three hour event features a grand march dance and athletic events with music by the National Training School for Boys band. Officials include Dunn H. Rudolph honorary referee and J. Meaney as starter among others. Women in charge of dances are listed by playground and organizer names.
Kansas City shoe dealers report that local women's feet have nearly doubled in size over twenty years. The average today is about No 5 1 2 with a blase, up from No 2. Dealers tie the change to bills and other factors, noting shapely feet but larger, less aware of shoe sizes, and a shift away from vanity.
Five men robbed the Bank of Montreal in New Westminster stealing 315000. They used nitroglycerin to blast the vault and escaped with cash while a Chinese caretaker was bound and gagged. Police doubt they took the full 350000 held in the bank. exit likely toward Vancouver or the Fraser River.
Berlin plans to send a new memorandum to Paris addressing disputed points in the Morocco crisis. The move signals renewed diplomacy as both sides weigh demands and territorial concerns amid mounting tensions. Nearby capitals monitor shifts in negotiations and possible safeguards.
Berlin reports progress in the Franco German Morocco dispute as France submits its reply to Germany’s note. Crown Prince Frederick William, in Dantzig, is named colonel of a regiment and a reunion of leaders includes the emperor. Officials say negotiations will continue with a hoped for settlement and no new communications will be published until talks conclude. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post.
Stockbridge Massachusetts September 15 burglars entered the late afternoon hours at the home of Dr James McBurney a renowned surgeon and took valuables totaling about 10000 with a full list of missing articles dispatched to police across Eastern cities for investigation.
Movements of ships including Liverpool Adriatic to New York, Southampton Olympic to New York, Rotterdam Volturne to New York, Noordam to New York, York to Liverpool, Plymouth Olympic to New York for Southampton, Queenstown Celtic to New York, and other August routes towards Marseille and Victoria.
S A Potter labeled head of a major con ring faces U S secret service charges for using mail to defraud. arraigned before U S Commissioner Fonte with bond fixed at 150000 dollars after forfeiting a 32000 bond in Philadelphia last year. He must remain in jail pending trial unless bail is posted.
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