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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented report outlines a proposal by Representative Randell Alma and others aiming to abolish lobbying. The document cites gifts and privileges from auctions and wire lines, with references to Congress and federal fines, and notes discussions at conferences and related national events.
mystery swirls after actress Tastor along with Waller and Helen Wilby die when a messenger delivers a boxed bomb to their West Twenty second Street door. An infernal device explodes within a minute, injuring Charles Dickinson who rushed in. Miss Edna Lemaire, who shared the flat, is arrested as the day’s events unfold.
A crowded Senate chamber debated the treaty and a canal appropriation as Democratic and Republican leaders clash over ratification. House investigations and funding measures proceed, with committees eyeing hearings on Panama Canal matters and other annual appropriations.
Early today a fire destroyed the home of Henry G Pytes a Baltimore and Ohio railroad brakeman. Three children two girls aged about three and a boy died from burns while two other adults were severely burned. Mrs Pytes escaped with her infant, then both were badly burned as smoke and flames enveloped the bedroom. The boy died at a neighbor’s house about an hour later.
Capt James F Johnston of Birmingham Alabama dies in Asheville at age years old from paralysis brother to United States Senator Johnston of Alabama obituary notes boat Birmingham origin death announced tonight in Asheville location and affiliation with the military.
Ohio Republicans face a split over backing Gay Harmon for the presidential nomination with opponents warning his delegation may drift to rivals. Supporters tout Harmon’s strong state filing, while Bryan allies and progressive groups mobilize against him citing past stances. The dispute centers on organizing prowess, party unity, and which candidate can carry Ohio to a national victory.
A W Converse, treasurer of Windsor Locks Savings Bank from 1871, is found to have embezzled funds since 1879. The amount remains uncertain until the state banking commission completes its 1888 examination, but losses are estimated around 15000 dollars or more. Converse shot himself while cleaning a revolver.
Telegrams from various states show Taft sentiment as headquarters form in dusting Washington. Secretary Whiles reports activity to keep the public in touch with the campaign fortunes. New York and Maryland committees back Taft renomination by wide margins, while Indiana and Missouri express solid support. Overall week ends with favorable signals for the President.
Wilson campaign manager McCombs meets with Chairman Mack to discuss opening Wilson headquarters in Baltimore. National committee members Martin and others arrive to inspect the Armory for convention use, with permanent headquarters planned to open tomorrow and staff on hand during the event.
Reports from Tripoli note French officials sending Lelgims to Constantinople and French Somaliland to probe Italian warship activity in the Red Sea. A Maritime steamer will evacuate residents from Hodenda as Italian claims of legality to bombard a French-constructed railroad stir bitter French sentiment. Gen Caneva departs for Italy. Gen Frugones assumes supreme command.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh Feb 4 reports Alvert Baker who was pronounced dead at Homeopathic Hospital last night revived on a marble slab in the county morgue clad in a white sheet. Despite efforts to revive him the cause given as respiratory distress and exposure, an attempt to turn on the slab caused a groan before life faded again.
Residents of Tilghmans Island watch as six oystermen are believed drowned in a Choptank River ice jam. Two hundred fifty Hollands Island inhabitants are cut off from medical aid and food as ice floes press toward waterways,船 launches struggle through gale and ice to reach refuge, while Holland Island residents remain marooned and awaiting aid from Gov. Goldsborough and Governor Thomas.
New Haven Conn Feb 4 after an illness of no weeks Albert Naegel died of glanders today. This is the second human death from glanders in a few months, the other being Dr Joseph Kelly former national vice president of the Elles. The care of Naegel attracts much attention from physicians. Yale Medical School observers photographed and studied how he contracted the disease. Friends say he held a horse out of kindness as a stranger entered a stable to sell it. The horse sneezed and Naegel was infected through the eye, it is believed.
The British steamship Consols caught fire near the Carolina coast as crew and passengers battled smoke and flames. The Danish crew aboard Castle Eden aided in rescuing imperiled sailors while the New Jersey and Onondaga assisted, with the Consols salvageable but damaged and sighted near Norfolk by the Galveston tax fire crew.
Norfolk dispatches report a six man crew from the steamship Frank & Low, bound to Savannah with a cocoa cargo, were rescued after their vessel the Low sank near Pun Shoals following a fire. They endured twelve hours of fumes before abandoning ship, with spontaneous combustion blamed for the blaze.
Incendiaries attacked the First Baptist Church in Fort Worth on February 4, targeting Pastor Rev J Frank Morris who has engaged in local political activity. The church was destroyed and the parsonage porch contained oil soaked rags and paper. Earlier a January 10 fire and later gunfire at the pastor’s study are noted.
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