14 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1912
Page
1
Washington reports further reductions and some eliminations in the Democratic tariff revision schedule for chemicals and spices. The bill is projected to raise government revenue by over 16 million dollars next year, while removing duties on several items and lowering rates on many others including acids, oils, dyes, and drugs.
Newark Del Feb 14 About fifty to sixty students from the senior and junior classes of Delaware college struck in protest against Prof Thomas L Sturgis head of the electrical department over a condition of admission to class work he had imposed on the students for not meeting the department standard.
The third of ten Y M C A student dormitories in Tokio was dedicated Sunday. The building fund was mainly contributed by teachers and students to American universities.
A conference of UK miners announces a planned national stoppage starting February 29 unless mine owners accept a minimum wage for all underground workers. Over 40,000 Derbyshire colliers have quit, and many more nationwide are expected to join, though some hope a compromise may avert the action.
In Tehran reports Persian authorities have ordered Detention of F E Cairns and eleven former staffers of W Morgan Shuster ex treasurer general. They face accusations of irregularities found in Shuster era accounts.
James J. Hill testifies before the Stanley committee in Washington on February 14. He claims he only became a monopolist once to raise 90 million dollars to save his Great Northern from Harriman. He argues true government control must wait while human nature changes and warns against eliminating competition.
Paris February 14 Prof John Hosler told the French Astronomical Society that rock samples show ages far exceeding prior estimates. He says late tertiary rocks may be 8 million years old, eocene rocks 150 million, and primitive igneous rocks 910 million, challenging the long held view of Earth being under 100 million years old.
Washington February 14 delayed consideration by the senate of the Lorimer case as the investigating committee extended to March 1 the time for Elbridge Hancey Lorimer’s attorney to file a plea and brief on the legal point of res adjudicata raised after testimony concluded.
Secretary of the interior Walter L. Fisher sails for Panama as part of a cabinet tour of the canal zone. President Taft seeks on-site understanding of work scale and operating conditions, with Fisher planning a two to three week rest during the trip.
Berlin reports the German foreign office ordered an inquiry into a murder of foreign subjects in Mexico. The U S state department denied any plan to intervene to quell revolutions in Mexico. In Lerdo near Bach it is reported that 26 Vasquitos were killed and about 50 captured. rail traffic halted and foreigners stranded. A German ranch owner A Hans Angelman was killed provoking editorials.
Five hundred seventy five teams from nearly every state prepare to compete at the western bowling congress starting next Friday night. The event will be held on the alleys in the basement of the New Consolidated Realty building at Sixth and Will streets.
Storms of wind and rain flood Andalusia severing communications. Telegraphs down trains delayed rivers overflowing. Cadiz and Seville endure heaviest damage with many lives lost.
Two men Charles Lee and Louisa Morgan forced the town of Greenville Indiana to stay indoors for two hours but were arrested after Sheriff Anthony Fisher and his men responded to telephone tips. The incident unfolded amid wild cheers and a parade by Lincoln Rebels.
Maj Albert C Sexton a leading Alabama public figure was fatally shot in his Montgomery residence while chasing a burglar. He sprang from his room after hearing a noise, slipped on a rug, and his pistol discharged, killing himself.
In a collision off Nagasaki two Japanese steamers the Royoha Maru and the Mori Maru sank after the crash. Forty six crew members and passengers drowned in the disaster. The Royoha Maru, 1100 tons net built in 1878, is owned by Yoshida Kettaro. The Mori Maru, 1109 tons net built in 1880, is owned by Yoshida Seiko.
In Montclair New Jersey on February 14 the hundredth anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner was marked by raising a 360 foot flagstaff with a 1000 foot elevation. Essex county Elks funded the flagpole the Eagles supplied a gilded copper eagle and Masonic groups dedicated the base. Total cost about 9000 dollars.
Brussels dispatch reports Queen Elizabeth is confined to the palace with a severe influenza attack. Physicians announce she is very ill though condition not serious.
The department of justice will investigate the high cost of living to determine its relation to trusts or combinations. Special agents will monitor price effects on consumers and identify undue profits where possible.
Boston February 14 Gov Foss declares no petitions will be considered to save Rev Clarence V T Richeson condemned for murder of choir girl Avis Linnell. Richeson faces execution in the week of May 10.
Gus Ruhlin former heavyweight contender who once fought for a championship with Jeffries died suddenly in Brooklyn. He had been active in the liquor business for years and his wife is noted in suffragette circles.
Senator La Follette, under a physician's care recovering from a nervous breakdown, intends to renew his bid for the presidential nomination. He will hit the campaign trail soon for a vigorous push, according to his secretary Colonel Hen.
Reports from Indianapolis and Chicago describe delays in indictments for a dynamite conspiracy. Dowd of Mansfeld and Keating of Buffalo are named among arrestees. Officials say several defendants remain at large or unaccounted as investigations continue.
A case against a New York judge involves his spouse’s complaints alleging abuse and threats. The husband faces a workplace dispute and potential action related to residence and duties. Further details remain unclear from the fragmentary text.
A report notes waste in Hubbard and tarow road building with losses totaling 12 008 000 dollars. References to a U S TAQ chemist provost Mubba and a 24 cent per gallon figure appear amid chaotic text including a fire and three girls burned in Montreal at an explosion site.
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