26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
President Taft selects the great battleship Arkansas for a Christmas trip to the Panama canal. He is shown boarding the Arkansas and inspecting the ship with officers during the Hudson River review. Taft planned to depart December 19 and return by year’s end, likely his last canal zone visit as president.
Teachers descend on Columbus for sessions of the Ohio High School Teachers' association and related bodies. Topics include reforms in legislation, supervision, curricula, and athletics. Frederick H. Hamm argues for eliminating athletics in high schools, while Hp. Swain supports keeping them, reflecting rival views among principals. Agricultural instruction also to be discussed.
William Loeb Jr., longtime collector of the port of New York, plans to join the Guggenheim group early next year. Friends say he may leave the customs service before March 4 when the post opens to a Democratic appointee. He was in Albany for Christmas and may take on an administrative role across Guggenheim enterprises.
A brief exchange shows Mrs. Benham chiding a counterpart for exaggerating small issues while the other retorts about shrinking larger concerns. The dialogue mirrors a witty, urban sendup attributed to New York press style.
Hewett declares ambition to leave enduring footprints on history while Jewett notes the effort requires effort like sand. Woman's Home Companion interview reflects aspirations and metaphorical pursuit of lasting impact.
President Taft tours the Panama Canal area on December 26, meeting with Panamanian officials and Colonel Goethals. He approves a land transfer agreement and a Panama City port plan, backs a bank, and aids the Panama David Railway with materials. Taft plans two commissioners for zone lands on return to Washington.
Indianapolis dispatch reports the cases of 40 labor union officials accused of promoting the McNamara dynamiting plots during the iron workers strike against nonunion employers. The jury could be seated within 24 hours after closing arguments by Judge Albert B. Anderson. The court plans to outline the applicable law for testimony to the defendants in about an hour.
Dr. G H Sherman of Detroit becomes the first American in Berlin to assess Dr. Friedman's tuberculosis vaccine claim. He found Friedman enthusiastic and hopeful, but warns that medical testing by the profession is required to form a definite judgment, especially awaiting treatment results from patients referred by other doctors.
Anton Ohio December 26 A 69 year old widow Mrs Caroline Potter fulfilled a pre death prediction by dying yesterday of pneumonia on Christmas day the twelfth anniversary of her husband’s death.
Delaware Ohio December 26 Charles Rhea ten year old boy died after his clothing caught fire while running to fetch a Christmas present. The incident occurred when gas fire ignited his garments.
Addressing members of allied educational association, the speaker warned of rising concerns. The message stressed imminent threats to programs and funding, urging clear action and unity among educators.
A man believed to be L Weiner of Brooklyn connected with Standard Oil’s home office in New York died by his own hand in the Taylor House theatrical hotel. He registered with a woman as Mr and Mrs H Seymour from Pittsburg. no sign of the woman. A rubber hose connected the gas jet to his mouth, filling the room with gas before discovery. He burned letters and removed clothing labels before the tragedy.
Montenegrin delegates insist Montenegro would rather be exterminated than yield Mount Lowehen, which dominates the Gulf of Cattar o, as tensions rise with Austria over Scutari. Turkey delays peace talks, while Russia seeks to shield Montenegro and curb Austrian war preparations amid ongoing bargaining before the peace conference.
Venice reports the recovery of a $10,000 altar piece stolen two years ago from St. Vitus church Feltre. Laborer Menegasi tried selling it in Paris. detectives posed as art dealers led to his arrest on return to Italy. In Newport, Master Wells Cummings, Titanic victim’s son, battles pneumonia at St. George’s School with his mother Mrs. Cummings by his side as Boston specialists advise.
Washington notes Admiral George Dewey celebrating his seventy fifth birthday. He goes to the Navy Department as usual, rides with Mrs. Dewey in the afternoon, and will host a dinner with friends at home. Dewey remains the sole active admiral and heads the general board directing yearly navy operations.
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