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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
11
The notice describes train subscriptions delivered by carrier in Washington and Alexandria with various options. It lists Daly Sunday, Daly Monday, and other days, with weeks and months terms. It mentions postage prepayment, annual rates, and advance payment, though text is garbled.
Secretary Veagh urges congressional authorization for Washington development projects as the capital advances. The piece critiques executive overreach and notes a failed spelling reform effort led by Andrew Carnegie, suggesting gradual change and limited momentum from a small reform group.
The article argues compulsory voting is a dangerous, reactionary remedy to salvage a flawed presidential primary. It cites The Kansas City Star and Missouri legislature as lacking support for penalties or referenda. The piece frames the issue as a clash between radical reform and regressive policy, questioning the public’s desire to be driven to polls.
The piece notes Alexander Graham Bell urging Interior Department inquiry into an international phonetic alphabet to reflect speech sounds. It argues current spelling flaws hinder universal communication and mentions a House committee on foreign affairs reviewing the matter.
The article discusses Governor Foss withdrawing from the Massachusetts Democratic primary, arguing the move affects popular will under the primary system. It notes Clark and Wilson, urged by Foss to stay, and that Foss remains a potential dark horse if a Baltimore deadlock occurs, with his regional weakness in New England.
The Senate’s $4,200 appropriation for Miss Alice Haughton, a census bureau clerk who lost scalp and eyesight from exposed machinery, provokes critique of leniency. The piece argues a larger grant, notes hearings were denied, and urges passage of a $25,000 bill with at least $15,000 in conference. It also reflects on spiritualist figures and political oddities of the era.
A sketch of Gabriel Hanotaux's career from Paris where he directed the foreign affairs department to his role as a top European statesman. The piece details his rise, diplomatic skill, nickname Richelieu, marriage to Mile. Victorine Meyadelle, and the political impact of his long tenure including the Franco Russian alliance and Fashoda.
Movements of naval vessels are described involving Cuba with vessels departing Norfolk for Tangier Sound and Port au Prince routes. Other ships travel from Guantanamo toward San Diego and Vicksburg with unclear preliminary orders and destinations.
Adrian H Boole argues in Washington letter that railroads should not control water transport and urges Congress to bar railroads from owning or operating water carriers. He contends Panama Canal access benefits U S coastwise commerce and warns against Canadian rail dominance and tariff discrimination.
Paul Peck, a Washington aviator with a year of flying, will attempt a continuous city to New York flight in May to reach the international aviation exhibition. He aims to finish in under four hours at over 90 miles per hour, constructing a monoplane in Washington with features from foreign makes and a rotary motor. Seven days after his first season at College Park, Md., he performed a dramatic glide over the city before thousands.
Beattie Washington April 5 Women will replace men as wireless operators on steamships in the north Pacific under plans by R H Armstrong manager of a wireless telegraph company with many contracts He says men are not always satisfactory and has engaged Mina Mabel Kelso and Miss Through for his first women operators who will be instructed by Chief Operator C B Cooper to repair equipment when disabled.
Several hundred depositors gathered outside a private bank at 913 Blue Island avenue in Chicago demanding their savings owner Frank I r Guglielmi has not been seen since last Saturday when he said he would leave the city for a few days wife dying police summoned to prevent a riot clerk unable to unlock vault
Mr and Mrs W B Atwater of New York sail for the Orient next Wednesday with two hydro aeroplanes and four biplanes as luggage. Mrs Atwater, formerly Cormarty wife of late Senator Thomas C Platt, says they plan to visit the Forbidden City of Peking and may also go to the Philippines and Australia.
Twenty seven members of the Washington Alumni Association of Delta Tau Delta met at the local chapter home at 1700 Fifteenth Street NW to discuss forming a Delta Tau Delta Club of Washington. A committee pursues quarters near Franklin Park to house transients and members whose homes are outside the city.
A roster from the White House for Friday April 6 names numerous senators and representatives including CRANE of Massachusetts DILLINGHAM of Vermont SMITH of Arizona ASHURST of Colorado GUUGENBEETM of Colorado CHAMBERLAIN of Oregon and multiple others from New York Michigan Nebraska Massachusetts and beyond along with Col. John Temple Graves mentioned in the context.
Senate considers codifying printing laws. Labor committee favors an eight hour limit for government contractor work. Adverse report on steel schedule. Repeal of apex mining laws proposed. Sugar duty opposition voiced. Plan to take up steel bill week of April 15. House debates Indian appropriation bill. judiciary powers affirmed. No more Mississippi relief funds. labor department envisioned including fisheries and immigration bureaus. House adjourns at 6 32 pm.
The St. Andrew's Society of Washington held a business meeting and social last night at the New Ebbitt Hotel. Eleven new members were initiated. Speakers included Dr George Mac Donald and Lt Benjamin D Foulois. Members and guests attended as Scottish songs and humor entertained, with names listed for initiates and attendees.
Rockland Maine April 5 Bishop Burt presiding at the East Maine Methodist Episcopal Conference urged preachers wives to avoid baby care and household duties that hinder their husbands He warned against counterfeit regions and debt while stressing living within means and noting nullification of the Maine prohibitory law charged against state and county officials in a conference report
At the French embassy in Madrid there is no confirmation of a proposed transfer of M. Jusserand the French ambassador here. Embassy officials say they have seen the report but no official word.
A satirical piece notes that loudness signals boasting and questions a fallen romance. It argues one percent of men are popular yet overestimate their appeal and that family funds influence men from risky bets. It also suggests men spend heavily to secure access to events rather than paying their own way.
A spoofed column mocks quick judgments and ironies about honesty deals and manners. It parodies public figures and everyday temptations with quips about cosmetics, freckled faith, and the cost of forgiveness. The piece ends with a wry note on Washington and domestic kindness.
Army orders list leaves of absence for Harold Geider and others. Major Nicholls and Capt Coleman proceed on official business to Richmond and Fort Riley. First Lieutenant Clyde L Eastman attached to signal corps for duty. Sergeant Andrew Johnston to retire. Paymasters Hatch and Dobson sent home on wait orders.
Secretary of State Knox arrived in Santiago aboard the gunboat Eagle from Guantanamo. He wished an unofficial visit during Holy Week and toured San Juan Hill. officials and foreign consuls greeted him as locals prepared formal Havana entertainment. Knox planned to sail to Kingston, Jamaica, after an overnight stay.
San Francisco April Dr Frederick Burk president of the San Francisco Normal School announces a shift to examining students on current social questions about life liberty and happiness in the home state society rather than ancient history. A pamphlet to teachers prints state wide exam answers from high school students with figures such as Samuel Gompers Booker T Washington Porfirio Diaz La Follette and Charles Darwin.
St Johns April 1 reports from sealing vessels say this season will see a total catch far below normal, with only about one third of typical haul. Of five steamers that returned after starting three weeks ago, only the Fogota carried a full catch as the fleet of twenty three steamers prepares to resume operations.
The report notes unsettled weather with a large barometric low over the plains and upper Mississippi valley, bringing cooler conditions to the Rocky Mountains and northwest Canada. Southerly winds prevail east of the Rockies with a mix of fair and unsettled weather into Sunday night, and temperatures range from a high of 77 to a low around 48, with humidity near 8 a.m. and around 37 percent later.
Federal probe into butter and egg price manipulation focuses on Chicago butter and egg board and gin board of trade. Agents from Commerce and Labor are linked to the inquiry. Ida Becha, a federal employee, aids the investigation using new price evidence. River bulletin notes Potomac and related stock conditions and price moves.
The Milwaukee election ends Socialist control as a bipartisan coalition led by Dr Gerhard Bading gains city hall. The shift signals a reform effort aimed at reducing patronage and corruption, with caution that a Socialist comeback remains possible if the new administration falters. Strong figures include Dr Bading and key New York and Louisiana voices weighing national implications.
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