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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
1
Water covers streets in Memphis area after levee breaks flood large sections while rescue teams race to reach stranded residents. Tenta and supplies reach Hickman as President Taft orders the War Department to supply rations to needy refugees.
Widespread flood reports list towns in Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee and Missouri. Levees fail and banks threaten homes as the Mississippi River rises driving residents from Sault Ste. Marie to Memphie areas. Government forecasters warn of sustained high water and ongoing relief efforts as trains halt and stores close.
Mrs J F Sheldon sues Miss Mars Law McClintock owner of a Back Bay girls school for $20000 alleging slander after refusing admission for fall. The case centers on claims of Mrs Sheldon being drunk and social shunning while McClintock says the girls were at the school three years and she refused to readmit them for prudence.
Virginia physician Dr Stephen Harneberger told the Medical Society of the District that the public school system is a "cold storage" model robbing children of future manhood. He warned the race is weakening, with rising insanity and crime linked to overindulgence, urging institutions to treat inebriates and laws to restrain patients in treatment.
A gang of four bandits near Cholay le Roi east of Paris murdered the express driver by strangulation, looted the wagon of valuables, and left the body roadside. Earlier, Carouy, a bandit linked to a Vileneuve-Saint-Georges chauffeur killing and Chantilly bank robbery, remains at large as France fights a wave of highway crimes. No trace has yet been found of the latest attackers.
Mexican city Parral endures renewed attack as rebel rear guard under Maj Queveda skirmishes with federal forces. Campa’s liberal army suffers defeat near Parral with at least three rebels killed and twelve wounded. A Philippine journalist notes a heroic woman soldier in trenches and a brutal retreat that leaves many wounded behind. Rebel leaders Salazar Fernandez and Orozco push efforts to capture Parral while Huerta’s forces loom.
Drebin the correspondent and gunner Ignacio Gutierrez held a position under heavy fire as federal flankers pressed the area. Gutierrez was shot in the nose, another horse was killed, and the pair, with Drebin providing cover, escaped on foot then rode again after recovering a horse and later found safety after a 22 hour battle with no food and 40 hours without sleep. Ambassador’s wife leaves Mexico City as President Taft authorizes ship munitions to Madero. Powell Roberts, an American, is tried as a spy by rebel court martial in Juarez and acquitted, with safety cautions issued by the U.S. State Department.
Dr Hyslop a former Columbia psychology professor named as the likely recipient of a posthumous message. The article details Dr Isaac Funk of Montclair New Jersey dying and arranging a coded signal system to prove communications from beyond the grave to a living earthbound recipient.
Secretary MacVeagh told the Board of Trade that Washington is growing in a haphazard way and urged a comprehensive plan for streets, residences, roads, and parks. He praised Burnham's work downtown but pressed for a citywide scheme with parks, suburban roads, and a possible delegate to Congress. He warned that uncontrolled development threatens the District’s future beauty and urged citizen action and publicity to secure needed plans.
The board approved last year’s charges against de schools, returned and approved, and made public a report months ago. It backed water supply changes seeking Congress funding of 58000 for Georgetown reservoir repairs. A Sampson resolution urged flag protection law. Joseph Fels of Philadelphia gave a brief talk on the single tax. Board membership rose from 821 to 875 since the prior meeting.
Esther Mercy sues Marion Talbot dean at University of Chicago for slander seeking $100,000. Attorney for Talbot accuses Mercy of lying on the stand and flinging personal accusations as the bitter arraignment continues. verdict unlikely before tomorrow evening.
A New Zealand cable reports Captain Scott on October 8, near departure for the South Pole, saying he would not alter his plan despite Amundsen's presence. He notes Amundsen risks rapid progress with dogs and asserts they are doing their best to carry out their objective.
Special to The Washington Post. Joseph Harris, a wealthy Rockaway dry goods merchant, was arrested in Rockaway New Jersey as part of a New York police probe into a band of thieves responsible for at least two robberies totaling about $200,000 from New York dry goods firms in the last three months. Police found packing boxes at Harris establishment shed. Harris appeared before Justice of the Peace Montico at Morris Town and posted $1,500 bail. The robberies have affected several insurers issuing indemnity bonds on goods in transit.
Milwaukee reports a muddled delegate picture as the state’s contests unfold. Wilson holds nineteen definite delegates including the at large seat, Clark has four certain district delegates, two more in doubt, and one independent, totaling twenty six for the state. The Ninth district clears up with both Wilson delegates elected, while Sixth and Eighth remain doubtful.
Marion Indiana April 4 two sisters Viola Hosabauer and Alice Richard pleaded guilty to forging and filing for probate a will that denied a third sister Marian Gerhardt a quarter share in a $10,000 estate. The forged will left Miriam Miller’s property to the two defendants while a genuine will would have given Gerhardt one third. Their attorney said the forgery arose from ill will between the sisters. The court deferred sentence.
Paris April 5 The cabinet will discuss diplomatic reshuffles with The Figaro noting Geoffroy will move Madrid to Vienna Jusserand to Madrid and Klobukowaki promoted to head Washington embassy The report highlights a major embassy exchange amid ongoing tensions. Onancock Virginia April 4 Edward T Ayres killed by lightning while driving his wagon aged 82 He was survived by his widow and three olive trees unknown plural fragment
Inland reports describe a deadly flood and chaotic city clashes as rebels attack Parral. A broad array of figures, from Dr Harnsberger to MacVeagh, comment on race and city corruption while political figures weigh in on Taft and Roosevelt.
Rock Island Illinois April 4 Mayor H M Schriver blocks public political meetings until after next Tuesday's primaries and forbids Gov Woodrow Wilson from speaking at his reception next Saturday to avoid a repeat of last week's deadly demonstrations.
In San Diego near San Onofre April 4 an IWW group, admitted anarchists, were compelled by 45 deputy constables and armed citizens to show patriotism at the flag ceremony. After detainment they were marched toward the county line and warned to stay out of San Diego County.
The Senate debated bills to cap pay for doctors and hospitals in a young Census worker’s scalp graft case. Senator Crawford urged restraint while Senator Gallinger defended physicians and hospitals. Miss Haughton, a Census employee, suffered scalp loss February 1 and underwent scalp graft attempts. her head is slowly healing. Former Gov. Crothers improved after a stomach ailment.
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