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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
6
A weekly column surveys oddities and oddball news from cities like New York and Chicago. It riffs on politics, court cases, quirky fashions, and curiosities including a right-leaning take on war, marriage, and modern amusements.
Rechad Pasha expressed regret over Allied obstinacy as peace negotiations with Turkey show signs of breaking off. The Balkan plenipotentiaries drafted a brief note awaiting Turkey’s fresh proposals while Constantinople events threaten to derail the talks and prolong the crisis.
President elect Wilson rejects plan to hold a White House reception the night of the inauguration. He notes Washington may host about 100000 people and says such a reception should not be by invitation. In Paris a massive dynamite explosion near St Suplice causes wide damage.
The Ohio River level at Cairo shows a slow fall with the stage at 48.9 feet. The Cotton Belt Railroad will not resume traffic on the Birds Point to Maiden branch until the flood crest subsides.
Four suffragettes will ride relay from the surrounding states to Washington on March 3 bringing updates on the progress of their sisters. The reporters aim to share latest developments and energize support for the cause as they converge on the capital.
Deputy Sheriff J. Davis was stabbed during a clash at the American Steel & Wire plant in Rankin Pitsburg Pennsylvania. An unidentified foreigner is suspected in the attack and Davis’s condition is critical with fears he may die.
A New York testimony in a Sherman act case claims Andrew Carnegie fostered trouble in the steel market and that Carnegie Steel was seized by United States Steel Corp for breach of agreements. Walter Scranton, former Lackawanna Steel president, testified along with other independent firms.
The King of Spain via the Marquis de la Vega Indian sent greetings to President elect Woodrow Wilson. The Royal Commissioner outlined plans for a Spanish exhibit site at the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. This marks Wilson's first communication from a European ruler and expresses the king’s goodwill and interest in the fair.
United States Senators were elected in six states with Collins and Owen rechosen under state partisan rules. Rhode Island’s Le Baron Colt, a former circuit judge, won the Senate seat. in Iowa Kenyon and in Minnesota Nelson were chosen. Nebraska Norris. Oklahoma Owen. Oregon Lane. Colt succeeds Wetmore. In New Hampshire Edward Pearson won caucus nomination. Warren predicts re election. Delaware deadlock persists over Saulsbury nomination.
The Court of Appeals rules that the public may inspect municipal books. The Pommer case supports access to the New York City Bureau of Water Supply Gas and Electricity payrolls. A related ruling involved Uvalde Asphalt Paying Co. setting a precedent for transparency.
London report says the Grand Council of the Ottoman Empire approved Europe’s peace terms, including Adrianople cession and Aegean Island disposition. The government backs the joint note and seeks financial rehabilitation, with a proposed indemnity around $200 million to balance debts after territorial losses.
Washington reports that despite unsettled contests none of the close states has finished elections for the Senate, but Democrats are favored to control the next Senate. A 48 48 tie is possible, with the Democratic Vice President casting decisive votes, though an outright majority seems likely. Illinois and Tennessee are the doubtful states in the race.
Congressman elect Tim othy D. Sullivan was ruled incompetent and unable to manage his estate by a lunacy commission and sheriff's jury. Testimony placed his property at over 100000 and believed to be as high as 1000000, with depressive insanity cited as the cause.
Nazim Pasha former War Minister and commander of the Turkish army was shot during demonstrations linked to a Young Turk revolt against peace terms. Enver Bey and Talaat Bey ordered no bloodshed. Nazim Pasha's aide fired from the Porte, killing him. Mahmoud Shefket Pasha named Grand Vizier as others guarded. Nazim, 60, famed as Turkey's greatest soldier and strategist, had urged continuing the war if funded, then supported surrender of Adrianople.
Eight people died and fifteen were injured when walls of a farming implement firm building collapsed into a department store in McKinley Texas. Fire broke out in the ruins and rescuers, unable to salvage more bodies, suspended work at midnight with the death toll believed complete.
Dr. James Fleet Booth, a leading Louisiana physician and sanitarium owner at Lake Providence, was shot and killed by his wife from a double-barrel shotgun. Mrs Booth, a trained nurse, had reportedly faced divorce rumors prior to the incident.
Violent New Year period as the International Hotel Workers Union strike provoked destructive scenes in Manhattan. Police faced multiple riots with 500 strikers assaulting Ritz Carlton and other venues. Carlo Tresca led clashes near Bryant Hall. Deputies were requested to support police.
Washington watchers fear the inaugural parade may be canceled after Senate Democrats block a public reception planned as a substitute for the inaugural ball. Governor Wilson indicated contentment with cutting the reception, prompting caucus opposition to using the Capitol for the event.
London reports the Admiralty states King Alfonso of Spain may visit the United States possibly next summer if the political situation at home allows. Alfonso has shown interest since a prior visit by his War Minister's son and has often expressed a desire to travel to America.
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