05 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1913
Page
1
In Reading on March 5, a near disaster followed a safe blast at a Philadelphia station as criminals, unaware of nearby dynamite, worked in the “jaws of death.” The safe was breached but no one earned a cent, and the partition held only narrowly amid the blast.
Senate and House leaders plan caucuses to organize the two parties for the next session. Democratic leaders fear internal splits as conservatives and progressives clash over tariff revision. Thirty one of the ninety three senators have terms ending in ten years, potentially reshaping leadership.
Miss Isa belle Hagner was appointed social secretary to Mrs. Wilson and began her duties in Washington in March. She previously served Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and comes from an old Washington family. Known for Washington society ties, she was valued by the Roosevelt family and had worked in the State Department before becoming secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt.
Inez Milholland a prominent New York society woman chaired and led a suffrage parade championing voting rights for women. Her public activism helped boost momentum for the suffrage movement across the state and national stage.
Fragmented report notes Castro viewing inauguration from Havana while federal efforts and ceremonies unfold. The article mentions a two day trip and lingering questions about the presence of President Wil in Norway.
Censorship tight as Moros press a two week assault on Jolo town near Manila. Thirty two American wounded arrive in Manila amid taunts to defend the town. Troops chafe at perceived inaction while letters from officers and soldiers face scrutiny.
President Taft reappointed Judge George Gray of the United States Circuit Court of Delaware as a Commissioner at The Hague, before leaving office. John Bassett Moore was also appointed to fill an existing vacancy, Moore having been considered for assistant secretary of state.
March Washington report describes a cavalry horse rearing toward President Woodrow Wilson's carriage on the White House grounds. Troopers restrained the animal while Wilson calmly reassured the frightened horse, patting its neck as onlookers watched.
Tafts last official act signed the appropriation of 41 598 for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending duly 1274. The act includes an excise provision and a public works submission plan along with the LaFollette merger note amid other fiscal details. Allentown lawyer Arthur Biery, 48, died by his own hand in Alienows Virginia after financial troubles. leaves a widow and three children. Iowa Congratulates Wilson. Kansas City reports local legislators welcome the president with ceremonial acclaim.
Washington March 5 Congress discusses police conduct during suffrage parade as Hobson Alabama calls for investigation. Major Sylvester defends force saying manpower limited. New York board of health to decide if Dr Friedmann can demo tuberculosis treatment amid license dispute from medical society.
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