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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
6
A collage of satirical lines and quips reflecting politics society crime and culture. The text lampoons political bosses, New York policing, alimony cases, anarchists and distant Washington while previewing future inventions and social trends in a brisk,-period voice.
Washington scenes reveal Senate Hanna led intrigue against General Leonard Wood as House adopts army appropriation conference report. Debate cites Wood removal on March 4 1913, with Pershing Humphrey and Dupont linked to power factions and a looming commission to decide posts.
Justice Charles B. Hughes of the United States faces scrutiny as a candidate status question arises in New York. The report notes Hughes’s name may not appear on ballots under certain rules, highlighting constitutional and procedural concerns.
The Dora from the west reports a violent Alaskan eruption of Katmai volcano in the Shelikof Strait area. Ash showers blacken decks, suffocate passengers, and destroy small fishing villages while earthquakes rock waters. Seawatchers fear widespread damage as alarms go to Unalaska for help and Congress considers emergency aid steps.
Clay City police capture a man claiming to be Hathley from West Virginia, matching Allen clan fugitive Wesley Edwards. Chief A B Pettit held the prisoner awaiting Virginia authorities, after tips from Frank Wyatt and sightings near Jackson and Lexington.
The arbitration board to resolve differences between eastern railroads and their engineers includes Chief Justice White, Dr Charles F Neill, and Judge Knapp with members Oscar Straus, Albert Shaw, Otto Eidlitz, Frederick Judson, Charles R Van Hise, Daniel Willard, and P H Morrissey.
Admiral Von Rebeur Paschwitz leads the German Imperial Navy’s three ships out of New York harbor after a ten day stay marked by warm greetings on both sides of the Atlantic. The Maltke, a battle cruiser, and Stet Um, shielded by U S battleships, sail for Germany while Bremen heads south. The German commander called the visit “Overwhelming” in pleasure and amusement.
William J. Barnes Jr arrives for New York committee and signals Rochester Platform planks likely to appear in Taft platform. Expected items include tariff revision with lower duties, Sherman antitrust updates, broader reciprocal trade pacts, universal peace guidance, and a new currency law akin to the Allison bill. In Washington Turkish forces lose at Ledbs near Feetail with casualties.
Hill praises a Gabieg trip to Lab Redor and upbeat Northwest crop prospects. James J. HW, former Great Northern chairman, smiles as he discusses potential crops, while noting that politics has not affected Northwest business.
Roosevlt arrives from New York at Grand Central, leading Roosevelt delegates in Chicago. The party travels in a special train, with nine aides, and Roosevelt plans to address the convention. A boulder derailment near Tarrytown delays the journey. three youths are arrested for the incident.
In Baltimore several thousand women are expected to march Thursday evening as part of a suffrage display during Democratic convention week. Delegates and leaders will see mounted suffragists lead the procession while some participants wear heroic era garments. A suffrage plank in the Democratic platform remains uncertain. Delegation from the Women's Nations League offered services for the coming campaign.
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Fragmented OCR notes show a rival rally planned and linked to a Republican group, aiming to bolster support. The incomplete text mentions a note about a coach or group named Duce and a local context, but lacks clear dates or places.
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