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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1912
Page
1
President Taft boosts enthusiasm in Massachusetts urging a square deal and denouncing charges that he opposes popular government. He defends himself against Lorimer case misrepresentation and appeals for witnesses beyond Theodore Roosevelt, insisting he is not a foe of the people.
The text records Mr Taft campaigning in Massachusetts and New York, urging tariff policy views, denouncing misrepresentation, and appealing for broad support. It notes his opposition to a then current stance, references to voters, and mentions of planned appeals and legislative efforts.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political scene with references to the President, claims of government by the people, and mentions of various places and figures. The text is garbled and difficult to parse but centers on political leadership and public statements amid disorder.
The article recounts President Taft amid crowds and protests at Lawrence and Brookton. He retorts Roosevelt over Lorimer remarks and stresses love of popular government learned from family. Annie Rushforth presents flowers to Mrs Taft as Lawrence strikers arrive.
Eighty five members of the US coast artillery company at Fort Adams fell ill after eating salmon salad made from canned goods in Newport. Two hours later they staggered into the port hospital with complaints and many rushed back to the garrison. Four cans were unused and are to be sent to the War Department for analysis. several men remain seriously ill but are recovering.
Rioting broke out when hundreds of Zion followers clashed with factory employees irritated by anti tobacco protests. Women and men were beaten with clubs and blackjacks. two leaders, Royal and Bishop, were severely injured, skull fractures feared. Voliva followers regrouped at the auditorium vowing defense as a second clash looms.
General Champlin of the Taft League asserts Taft will secure all 34 delegates. City official Hale predicts Roosevelt will carry Massachusetts by a plurality. Polls run late as 353 towns close around 8 pm with 80 percent deflated turnout in the evening.
The House approved a referendum to let District residents decide by ballot whether to levy an annual real estate tax to fund pension and relief for police and firemen. The measure would apply to both men and women owners, with supporters arguing it shifts responsibility to the Senate if adopted. Opponents warned of tax impacts and constitutional limits.
In Sweetwater Texas on April 2 Bill Echols killed Clayton Black in Coahoma after a long feud. Black, accused thrice of attempting to murder Echols and acquitted each time, left his weapon at home and was shot on the street. Echols was arrested.
Boston April 28 Republicans Taft Roosevelt and La Follette show varied support as Massachusetts voters head to polls for state wide primaries. Taft delegation lead eyed. Roosevelt supporters predict a substantial plurality, while La Follette gains undercurrent. Democratic ballot hopes center on Clark Wilson clash with Fors as enrollment rules allow cross voting. Polls open at 8 am with many towns ending noon or later. results expected Wednesday.
Yuan Shi Kai, president of the Chinese republic, opened the advisory council session with a message stressing internal order progress and friendly foreign ties. He said finance is the key issue and outlined plans for tariff increases, abolition of transit taxes, and export tax cuts while seeking self-financing rail loans and trimming military numbers. Religious liberty would be guaranteed.
In Atlantic City on April 28 Howard Fisher of Perryville Maryland killed himself in a hotel room after confessing love for Edna Baier, the 18 year old soprano of Olivet Presbyterian Church. Earlier, assistant prosecutor Clarence Albertson died under similar circumstances after a rumored engagement to Baier. Police found a farewell letter and a picture of the suitor. Baier denies engagement. Fisher had attended church for a year and had been smitten with her beauty.
New York on April 29 reports wholesale beef rising to a record. A native corn fed carcass in Brooklyn quoted at 18 cents, highest in over 30 years. Scarcity of cattle, high feed costs, and winter losses blamed. wholesalers foresee further increases as retailers fear the impact.
Reports say 1000 rifles shipped for American residents in Mexico were seized by police as distributing halted after 700 had already been allotted. Ambassador Wilson investigates the embargo amid Mexican rebel and federal clashes near Cuernavaca. Navy destroyers were ordered to intercept the Yorktown and warn it against docking for coal, as U.S. officials fear intervention talk. The Buford will pick up Claude FE Guyant before heading to the west coast of Mexico.
Albert de Brahms, restaurant orchestra leader, fatally harmed his wife after a jealous dispute. He planned to dismember and ship her body in a trunk, leaving notes confessing the crime and himself to die by suicide. Police found the trunk and multiple farewell notes in his apartment on West 5th Street.
Special to The Washington Post: Baltimore, April 29. A violent intruder believed to be a maniac, escaped from Springfield Sanitarium, attacked Mrs James Dean on a dark stairway landing, muffling her screams before tumbling down stairs and fleeing. Mrs Dean is under a physician care. The assailant remains unidentified.
Massachusetts political scene heats as the House proposes election in district prayers amid civil unrest rumors. Reports reference a wife accused in a serious case and a serious auto theft in a river, with Titanic witnesses released.
In New York on April 29 a conference of Eastern railroad managers announced that they proposed ICC as arbitrator but ICC and Chief Stone rejected the plan. As alternative they suggested a seven member mediating commission with three railroad and engineer reps, selecting five umpires with Chief Justice appointing if needed.
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh April To recover a 5000 diamond ring belonging to Miss Elizabeth Carson of Craig Street an operation will be performed on her bulldog Jett by Dr I K King and Charles M Schaefer of South Side Hospital X ray photographs of the animal stomach were taken today and an object resembling the ring showed on the negs Meanwhile Miss Carson was dressing to go to a theater when she laid the ring on a dresser and it vanished. Jeff had been playing about in the room and Sunday the dog swallowed a half dollar which raised suspicion in connection with the ring.
A car found bottom up in the Potomac near Twentieth Street is linked to a fatal chase from the National Theater. Police believe no bodies have been recovered, though one operator may be dead. The stolen electric car belonged to Nelle Behrend of Rhode Island Avenue, driven by a suspect later released after questioning. The wrecked vehicle was left in front of the theater by Mr and Mrs Rudolph Behrend and relatives.
London April 20 Russian circles in London report the government gives a cool reception to the Panama Pacific Exposition invitation. They link American stance on the Jewish passport issue to the attitude and say the visit of the American exposition commission, led by John Hay Hammond, may be canceled. The commission arrived in St Petersburg this morning.
Investigators press for strict wireless regulations after the Titanic disaster. Marconi, recalled to testify, and Sammis face questions on Carpathia messages about major victims including Guggenheim, Astor, Butt, and Ismay. Officials seek to curb aboard message transmissions to shore, with further hearings planned.
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