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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1912

Page

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Warships to Mexico to rescue Americans

A State Department note signals likely intervention as battleships New Hampshire and Nebraska head toward the west coast of Mexico to evacuate Americans isolated by revolts in Sinaloa Mazatlan and other areas. The move follows reports of danger to U S citizens and property and rising calls in Congress for protection and possible broader action.

Mexico Maryland San Diego Los Mesios West Coast New Hampshire Nebraska Key West New Orleans Moodlat Tatt Young Meal Cape Fa Sea Murtha Sinaloa Mazatlan Amercans United States State Department Acfon Orozco Americally United States Letcher Qhihuahua State Department Meatco Theas Man Madero Congress Washington Japan Magdalena Bay Senate California Panama Canal Atlantic

False News From Olympic Captain Denies Message

Captain Sladdock of the White Star liner Olympic arrived in Plymouth England and denied a report claiming the Titanic was being towed toward Halifax by the Virginian. He said no such wireless message was sent or relayed and that no wreckage or bodies were seen at the site.

Plymouth England Sladdock White Star Halifax Heddock Cottam Capt Haddock Olympic

Bribery Trial Victory for Ohio Senator Refused

Columbus April 2 senator L E Andrews indicted for accepting a $20 bribe from a private detective in 1811 was denied a new trial by Common Pleas Judge Dillon. No defense appeared this morning and the motion was overruled. Sentence set for three to four days. Rodney Dingie, former sergeant at arms, serves a term after being convicted of abetting the bribery.

Columbus Ohio L. E. Andrews Franklin County Common Pleas Dillon Andrewa Rodney Dingie State Senate State Penitentiary

Lieut Col Bridgeman Dead at Ninety Two

Lieut Col Frank Bridgeman, the oldest army officer in the United States, died today at 92 in San Diego California. The late officer portrayed a long career in the service, with wartime and peacetime roles. His death marks the passing of a senior figure in military circles.

Washington Post San Diego Cal Frank Bridgeman United States

No More Desire Simple Home Remedy Claimed

An association of New York business leaders promotes a home remedy to curb liquor addiction. Benovo Co at 200 Broadway Branch 1% offers free trial supplies claim to be usable privately without the user knowing. The group asserts the method replaces old approaches and seeks to help victims quit the drink.

New York Benovo Co Broadway

Roosevelt Wins in West Virginia and Oregon Delegates

Roosevelt secures at least fourteen of West Virginia's sixteen Republican votes and leads in Oregon wards, while Taft struggles for third district control. Nebraska nominations appear contested with Clark favored in districts and Aldrich renominated. Wilson gains momentum in Nebraska. primary law uncertainty may complicate delegate voting.

Clark Harmon Wilson Nebraska Oregon Norrin Shallenberger Aldrich Theodore Roosevelt West Virginia Woodrow Wilson Douglas County Omaha Beveridge John Yesser Resul la Follette Roosevelt Tat Elark Bryan George Wl. Norris Norels Bown Aldich Gen Selling Portland Bourne Harry Lane OG. P. Coshaw Roseburg Howley A. W Tafferty Congress Sinnott Waites Geta Chicago Thomas Metusker la Follett la Follette Willamette Valey Tart Marion Logan Taylor Braxton Parahontas Lawis Jackson Mingo A Ae Marshall Tandolph i Barbour Greenbriar Putnam Pleasants Tucker Trier of Wayne Wetzel A Wirt Mercer Monongolia Nebr Col. Roosevelt Champ Clark Roosevett Ta Follette Taft Victor Rosewater

Titanic Telegram Is Called A Deliberate Lie By Hughes

A Senate hearing in New York revealed a White Star Line telegram claiming all Titanic passengers were saved. J A Hughes denounced the message as criminal, accusing White Star Line officials of knowing the ship had sunk and of bearing responsibility for the deaths of about 1600 souls. The investigation will continue in Washington with Bruce Ismay and P A S Franklin expected to testify.

Titanic James A. Hughes White Star Line New York J. A. Hughes Huntington W. V. Titanic Halifax Hughes Union Station J. Bruce Ismay W. Va White Star Senate Investigating Committee Washington Bruce Ismay P. A. S. Franklin Grases

Ismay Protest Over Senate Contempt Power on Titanic Inquiry

Reports say Ismay protests British embassy against Senate committee questioning about the Titanic disaster. Senate claims absolute jurisdiction to compel Ismay to testify, with possible contempt and indictment in District of Columbia if he refuses. The British government may respond through the embassy after its full report to London.

HT Cottam Senator Smith Senate Committee of Inquiry Great Britain United States Atakmahiy Lapland Huntington Wilson Senate Committee White Star Line London Foreign Office James Bryce Ifs Rayner Maryland Senate Ismay District of Columbia England House of Representatives House of Congress Congress

Puzzle details for third round in The Post elimination

The Post announces the third and final puzzle of the elimination contest will appear on page 12 in the fret section of Laeue. Eligible competitors should study the contest rules carefully.

Laeue

Lipscomb Silver Wedding Celebrated in Manassas Home

The silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Lipscomb was celebrated last evening at their North Bain street home. Washington guests included Mrs. Pearce Horne and Theo P. Waters, with out-of-town attendees from Alexandria Plainfield New Jersey and Baltimore. The couple is linked to Virginia prize bird dog fame via Mr. Lipscomb’s kennel.

Washington Pom Manassas William N. Lipscomb North Bain Street Washington Pearce Horne Theo P. Waters Miones Louise Margaret Weedon A.M. Crigler B. Conway Taylor Baltimore Lipscomba William E. Lipscomb Virginia Lipscomb Mary Dabney Weir Robert Weir

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