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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
1
Reports from Hankow describe a 4000 strong revolutionary force attacking the city while an imperialist army of over 26000 holds the area. Imperialists welcome the upheaval as it may derail a planned national convention and the abdication process.
In Omaha on January 2 a marathon of 3% miles was run by twenty YMCA athletes despite temperatures ten degrees below zero and two feet of snow. Dennis Ryan won with a time of 21 minutes 20 seconds as twenty finished and twenty-two started on a boule vard course.
New York reporters boarded the Leyland Line steamship Devonian at quarantine in Boston after its Liverpool voyage. They searched baggage for Maurice Maeterlinck, the playwright, who vowed to enter the United States unspotted by newspapers. No clue was found.
Walter L. Burgan of the Baltimore American left Baltimore for Washington to serve as secretary of the press bureau for the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. In Washington, January 2, a strong wave of sympathy for China grows in Congress toward recognizing the Republic of China as a republic.
Washington January 2 22 policemen now doing inside work at the White House ordered to report to precinct captains tomorrow in a move tied to congressional economy. President Taft agreed there is no plan to police the executive mansion after the transfer. About 20 officers guard the grounds and a marine or infantry patrol may replace them.
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge has taken up roller skating with the Wednesday Morning Skating club. He reportedly tried a triangle flip under Miss Kibbey’s guidance and fell, nearly dislocating a finger.
Seventy five people fled to the street in their night robes as five rooming houses burned in Ottawa Ontario. A wall collapse injured four firemen three buried in debris were rescued with great difficulty. all suffered losses of belongings.
Berlin reports Emperor William held the New Year’s reception in the imperial palace’s marble room. Crown Prince Frederick William was not present, a deviation from precedent fueling reports he remains in disgrace.
The New Year reception in the royal circle was held at the Vienna palace with Emperor Francis Joseph absent due to illness Archduke Francis Ferdinand stood in as heir apparent monitoring the ceremony.
Washington society buzzes over Preston Gibson impersonating a debutante at the Draper mansion ball. A mysterious mauve gowned woman charmed many prominent officers and foreign attaches while Gibson and Mrs. Gibson spread the ruse, keeping the debutante's identity unknown.
About 1,000 census bureau employes are expected to receive notices of dismissal before month’s end as the House refuses the $1,000,000 appropriation sought by Director Durand for bureau maintenance. Durand offered no exact date but indicated the action was contemplated.
Boston reports a substantial rise in pay as 3100 union members gain raises and benefits totaling about 300000 dollars before year end 1912. The lines include plumbers 20 cents, electrical workers 40 cents, asbestos workers 40 cents, steel and copper plate printers 10 percent, sheet metal workers 20 cents, and Charlestown navy yard workers 40 cents.
Thomas A Galt former Sterling mayor and founder of Keystone Works International Harvester, longtime agri cultural inventor and director at McCormick Theological Seminary died suddenly of heart failure. Also note Tufts College junior Albert D Pecker died by inhaling gas in West Hall Medford Massachusetts.
The timber wolf found in a Chicago lumber yard was killed after being shot six times and finally clubbed by night watchman Louis Feinberg. The animal, smaller than a collie, likely arrived in a lumber car from the northwest.
Joe Rivers the Mexican defeats Frankie Conley in the eleventh round at the Vernon arena of the Pacific Athletic club after a ten round grueling bout. Referee Kyron signals victory as Conley falters against the ropes and Rivers delivers a final brutal flurry. Conley rises quickly and congratulates Rivers.
Cupid failed to stop the marriage of Alice Clifford to Roland Birch as the couple wed in a locked Savoy hotel room in Denver. Clifford stormed the door as Birch wired from the coast, and Alice hurried from New York on the Lincoln Limited after receiving the telegram left behind.
President Taft will hold up the nomination of Judge Hook for Justice Harlan's seat after protests from three states and many public figures. Attorney General Wickersham will return January 11 and review the protests upon his arrival.
South Bethlehem Pa Jan 2 Charles W Schwab president of Bethlehem Steel installs time clocks in all departments to register arrival and departure. Officials and salaried clerks must ring their number and log hours. Schwab assigns a number to himself.
A fire at the Mutual Milk & Cream plant at 214 to 224 East Twenty second street killed two can washers known only as Tony and Joe. Joe reportedly died trying to save his partner, as $100000 in damage occurred.
In Bloomington Illinois on January 2 hundreds of needy children were served at an annual New Year dinner arranged by the will of John Gartmacher a wealthy city resident. His son John Gartmacher Jr provided each child with 50 cents to start a savings bank account.
Washington Jan. 2. The Supreme Court members celebrate a pay increase. The chief justice will earn $15,000 a year, up from $13,000. Associate justices receive $14,500, up from prior levels.
Logansport Indiana January 2 Salvatore Pezilla and Mrs Theresa Statti fined here after eloping from Pittsburg two weeks ago. Husband in Pittsburg sought federal action under the Mann law but the case ended in reconciliation between the Stattais.
Washington reports suggest J Pierpont Morgan fled abroad to avoid testifying before the Stanley committee about the United States Steel purchase of Tennessee Coal and Iron. A prominent New York lawyer for Morgan & Co. is quietly gathering details on payment, plan, and delivery of the deal.
The British embassy expressed serious doubt about King George and Queen Mary's plan to visit America during their coronation tour. A London Sunday paper claimed a state visit to Washington might occur though it lacked official confirmation.
Washington January 2 Congressman Oscar W Underwood is much improved doctors say the danger of appendicitis has passed and he should postpone resuming work. Admiral Potter injured in fall at Navy Department steps bruised about the face while officers were en route to a White House reception.
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