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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
11
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In Pennsylvania primaries Col Roosevelt seeks to shake Taft’s hold on delegates. Roosevelt needs a large showing to offset Taft’s advantage and push toward the Republican nomination. The outcome hinges on Roosevelt’s ability to rally delegates in Pittsburgh and statewide support, with potential shifts in preconvention momentum.
An obituary tribute to Maj. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant, highlighting his sturdy independence, soldierly ability, and lifelong fidelity to principles. The piece notes the nation’s pride in his likeness to Ulysses S. Grant, mourns his passing, and asserts his lasting gentle influence beyond the grave.
A Washington piece argues Senate Democrats display a partisan hunger as they debate army policy and national security measures. It notes a hostile climate toward House leadership and questions the administration’s handling of defense funding amid partisan divides.
Clara Barton left a long record of continuous mercy in battle earthquakes fires floods and famines. As head of the sanitary commission she aided the sick and wounded at Antietam Bull Run Fredericksburg Spottsylvania and other battles. She led field hospitals in Strasburg Metz and Paris and founded the American Red Cross in 1882 later guiding relief in Charleston Michigan Ohio River floods Johnstown Galveston and Cuba. Her half century of work, both in war and humanitarian service, places her among America’s foremost heroines.
The speaker notes little time for argument and preaches love over hate. Reformers tempted by hatred may fail to govern by principle. Gen Booth’s doctrine, oldest in Christianity, centers on the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. It is not sensational but uplifting, improving both teacher and pupil.
A Havana report says Secretary Knox was welcomed with caution not noise or spontaneity. He urged no demonstration to avoid counterprotests by Gomez opponents, aiming for a neutral image to soothe Cuban fears. In Santiago the crowd showed open friendliness, while U S fears of Cuban intervention remained, haunted by broader Yankee risk fears.
The piece reflects on Edward M. Brandt’s 49 years with the New York Herald and James Gordon Bennett, praising loyalty, hardships for stories, and close employer-employee ties. It then shifts to sharp political and social commentary about trust, conventions, lawsuits, and congressional scrutiny, ending with a snide remark about Theta Delta Chi boxing at the Willard.
King George and Queen Mary attend London music halls openly marking a shift from stigma to respectability. The royals’ public support appeals to the middle classes, boosting morals and boosting business at halls nationwide.
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Delegates from 33 states and 4 foreign countries unanimously adopt resolutions urging Congress to appropriate 34,000,000 annually until Panama Canal completion and 960,000,900 thereafter for land reclamation and related needs. The meeting in Charlestin, South Carolina, also elects officers led by former Missouri Governor David R. Francis as president and selects M. Leighton of the U S Geological Survey as director with plans for a January 1913 next gathering.
J P Taft of Cincinnati brother to the President said Taft is certain of renomination and will be reelected. Democrats admit he is the only man they fear in November. Wickersham at the White House also said there is no doubt Taft will win and there is no dark horse.
John Hays Hammond Admiral Staunton General Edwards R. B. Hale and W T Lesnon named to form a high commission to visit principal European capitals and interest them in the Panama exposition. The commission will sail on April 24 and stay in Europe about one month.
Army orders cite seven officers granted leave of absence ranging from seven to sixty days and extended. A retiring board meets in Honolulu to examine officers, with Col. Wilder and Col. Rumbough leading. Col. Hoff resigns April 11, Paxton reassigned to quartermaster duties April 12. Numerous officers reassigned or detached to universities, military institutes, or duty stations with July 1 or April 12 effective dates.
Naval orders list personnel moves including T. D. Parker on leave and E B Scranton sent to Oregon as executive officer. Medical department officers Norton, Valin, Riggs, Monatte, Angeny, Connor, Paras receive postings or home assignments at New York, Philadelphia, and Samoa stations.
The District committees rallied for a quorum but no business passed. Senator Gallinger proposed rules governing foreign corporations in the District. An army bill amendment reimbursed the District $35,000 for a reformatory site near Mount Vernon. Representative Cox introduced a drastic shin faber bill. Norris reintroduced his District primary bill. The District committee favored five local measures including the Prouty bill to bar lobbying in Congress without notifying that engagement.
Miss Jennie Black addresses the Woman's Christian Temperance Union urging a curfew law for men in Cincinnati. She calls for men to be off streets by nine unless they have a valid excuse, while women and children may stay out longer. The proposal will be discussed at a future meeting with supporters among club members.
Senate rejected the army reorganization in the House bill while approving the army appropriation. Senator Smith of Michigan introduced creating the Alaskan railway commission to develop Alaska and build up to 1000 miles. Debate covered consular funds, tobacco interests, and a push to begin criminal actions against the Standard Oil and American Tobacco campaigns. House and Senate schedules, embassies, and expenditures were noted as sessions adjourned for the day.
A Franco British ceremony in Cannes marked renewed bilateral friendship with a Victoria monument dedication. In the bay British and French fleets rested as 10,000 troops paraded past Premier Poincare. Attendees included Sir Francis Bertie and ministers Theophile Delcassne Alexandra Millerand plus royal guests. A statue of King Edward VII was to be unveiled at Cannes the next day.
An average man of 160 pounds contains the constituents listed, enough gas to fill a gasometer, iron to make four tenpenny nails, fat for 75 canned cakes of soap, phosphate for 8 064 boxes of matches, and hydrogen to lift a balloon. The remaining constituents yield salt, sugar, and water. The body has 600 muscles, 1,000,000,000 cells, 20 bones, 4 gallons of blood, hundreds of feet of arteries and veins, and miles of intestines. The heart weighs 8 to 12 ounces, pumps 4 to 6 ounces per beat, and in 24 hours pumps 16 tons of blood. It beats about 72 times per minute, 1,680,000 pounds per year. the heart is a willing slave, but sometimes strikes and always wins.
The Weather Bureau notes a missive storm pattern moving from Helena toward Memphis and a general eastward shift of a Western disturbance. Unsettled weather with local rains expected east of the Rockies over 48 hours. cooler elsewhere, with variable winds from New England to the Gulf and on Lake Michigan.
Jumbled quotes critique courtship and marriage norms, noting trends in sarcasm, blame, and adequacy. Pointers on female suitability and male competence appear in disjoint lines. The piece reads like a era editorial collage of casual aphorisms.
Reflections on romance and prudence appeared in a humor column with a playful line about a man with a watt on his cheek. The piece touches on marriage, pride, and social choices. A local weather report lists temperatures from early morning to night with highs near 64 and lows around 45, plus humidity and a trace of rain. A Potomac River bulletin notes Harpers Ferry and a muddy Shenandoah.
The New York rera.o notes leadership at the Republican State convention failed to take a platform stance on income tax. It argues the protest against the current leadership echoes past missteps, claiming the party suffered only after a trusted leader died and his successors undermined him.
Berlin reports a German fleet division will visit America to return the second division fleet’s visit from last summer. Ships include Moltke Stettin Bremen, with captains Krosigk Seebohm and Ritter von Mann Edler von Tiechler. Prince Adalbert will not join. Admiral in command unnamed.
Theodore T. Weed, chief clerk, denied reports that Postmaster General Hitchcock would resign to join President Taft's cabinet. Hitchcock was away attending a luncheon with the Aldine Association in New York. Weed noted he has received several business offers recently, with salaries above 25 dollars annually, and one offer over double that amount.
Representative Bartholdt, fresh from Missouri, says Taft leads in his district with 27 of 28 precincts. Roosevelt at high campaign tide, expected to wane after Pennsylvania. He notes Pennsylvania’s primary does not bind delegates and stresses education on government in schools. States can still surprise voters.
Fragmented remarks discuss Arkansas diamonds and agricultural wealth, with Ben Cravens of Fort Smith praising the state’s resources. The dialogue shifts to politics, mentioning Governor Harmon, Ohio figures, and Democratic delegates amid speculation on the 72nd Congress and party nominations.
Judge Thomas Hien notes Speaker Champ Clark appears ahead for the Democratic nomination in Baltimore. He cites Gov Johnson's death as affecting the field and says Clark’s plain Democracy could win votes in Minnesota, possibly drawing delegates.
Report notes no definite agreement yesterday between Department of Justice lawyers and International Harvester officials on the dissolution under Sherman antitrust law. High level talks continue as the government and company contemplate possible splits or formation of multiple new entities.
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