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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
1
Telegrams from Indiana declare Taft believes Ohio will back him. Secretary issues statement on sentiment changes. President taft continues decisive campaign work as senators seek conference. Local notes indicate no decisive decision yet.
Jonio notes his list drew strong Republican support and caused misleading impressions that Bat traveled abroad visiting Cleveland Columbus and Akron. He thanks the Ohio audience for the chance to discuss broad government questions of deep public interest.
In Warrensville on January 10 Miss Edith Smith was shot by Sylvester Adama and died, a later suicide followed. Rumors of her ghost frightened pupils into leaving the little schoolhouse, prompting patrons to plan razing the structure and move pupils to a new building.
New York Republican County Committee approved executive committee resolutions favoring Taft renomination. The committee voted 82 to 17 against Roosevelt indorsement, with Jarrett as chair declaring resignation as chair at next meeting. Taft supporters argued for stability and national majority, while Roosevelt backers faced division and a failed indorsement attempt.
Professor A. Mo Aghe unveils a frost alarm device claimed to warn of approaching freezes. WashingtonWeather chief Mcidk received the patent grant from Washington, asserting the system records atmospheric changes and temperature to protect fruit growers from frost losses.
London cables report Britains latest superdreadnought nearly turning turtle in a Bay of Bixway incident. Naval circles note severe rolling. American Michigan class battleships also roll badly while Delaware class ships resemble the Orlon and roll less.
In Mexico City unrest deepens as proclamations from Juarez garrison and Orozco loyalists condemn Madero's government. Invoking Tacubaya plan, they threaten elections null and declare support for Gomez and Zapata, signaling a northern revolt and fears of broader civil conflict. At Juarez and across border towns, shootings and looting occur as reinforcements move.
Reports claim Madero’s loyalists faced pressure at Juarez while U S reports warn bandit activity near Torreon alarms residents. Zapata rebukes promises and reiterates fighting for the nation, saying the plan of San Luis Potosi remains unfulfilled.
Reports reach the War and State Departments of mutinous events at Juarez prompting Maj. Gen Leonard Wood to telegraph Brigadier Z Beever to muster 300 cavalry for border patrols. Troops in San Antonio are kept ready to protect U.S. life and property as consular offices are told to conduct a full inquiry after two Americans were shot.
Madrid and Lisbon roll of headlines report Dom Miguel of Braganza arranging a large loan to former King Manuel to fund a bid to regain the throne. Martial law and court-martial measures rise amid a general strike as Spain weighs intervention and troops are kept on alert in Portugal. An armored cruiser sails from Algeciras toward Vigo amid continuing Portugal turmoil.
New York reports King Manuel confirms a regional shift in Portugal's throne after Dom Miguel waives his claim. Anita Stewart, Miguel's former wife, will not become queen even if the monarchy ends. Also notes personnel changes and listings for dining car services.
Representative James L Slayden of Texas proposes a home joint resolution to amend the Constitution to insert a bar after March 4 1813 keeping any person from serving a second term as President. The measure, once ratified by three fourths of states, would allow only two terms and would deny renomination to a previously elected president. The move echoes historic third term talk involving General Grant and is endorsed by House leaders as prudent and patriotic.
A sprawling report traces the third term issue within the Republican ranks led by Gen Grant’s allies, detailing Slayden and Roosevelt positions, Democratic reactions, and House hearings. It notes investigations into McGowan’s alleged perjury connected to Hines Lorimer fund claims, dictographs, and the Burns inquiry. The piece covers conventions, political maneuvering, and the timing of anticipated votes.
Widespread opposition to a third term emerges as Rep William Bulger and others pledge to vote against the measure. The discussion mirrors 1876 and 1838 patterns as Republicans weigh the case, while Roosevelt’s prior terms influence expectations about possible future candidacy.
Martin Dunne, reputed to be Ireland’s oldest man, died yesterday at Killeigh in Kings County. He was 117 years and six months old, according towire service reports from London.
The index to today’s issue highlights President Taft’s backing of Roosevelt, with Ohio political shifts and endorsements shaping the day’s headlines. Also noted are references to Gomez, Spanish intervention hints in Portugal, and a broad spread across editorial, society, sports, and financial items.
Special to The Washington Poet Chicago Fet 1 Trom Countess Lolita Bollini Della Pridasa daughter of Marquis Carlos Case de Campos Coizada de Santa Monica Spain works as a chambermaid at a Chicago rooming house. She cites a quick marriage after love at first sight for her fortunes, separated from Count Ermanno Bol Ant Delle Pridasa, moving with two children to Chicago. Her daughter Polexine wants the stage, but the countess bars it. She is to be an heir to an estate valued at 10 000 000 pounds.
Governor's wife Mrs J A Dix rushes to her niece Mrs George W C Low’s Albany residence as a defective heater starts a blaze. She braves smoke and helps pull down curtains to slow flames while directing firemen and nearly tops the event with guests en route. Most damage stems from smoke.
Japt Dempwolf of the Tamburg American Line describes the Cleveland collision with the U S cruiser Colorado in Honolulu on January 4. Pilot WF Sander died after the swing of the vessel, and Marcus Jordan of Washington saved a drowning guest, then another heroics are noted among passengers including romance rumors and engagements aboard the liner.
Edward Throckmorten, key witness in the murder case of Captain A G Boyce, died at 3 o clock tonight after claiming his wife Anna and Eva had been doped. He spoke to his wife just before death.
The bill to incorporate the Rockefeller Foundation was introduced in the House by Massachusetts Representative Deters. It proposes Congress may impose limits on the foundation’s objects and caps property holdings at 100 million dollars. An amended form aims to ensure government oversight, a gradual distribution plan after long delays, and a multi-member disapproval mechanism for new trustees. The measure preserves that the charter seeks to benefit the American people under elected representatives with explicit tax and control provisions. Massachusetts House Invites Taft to Speak on March 18.
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