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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
6
Legislation by Representative Austin targets gas users and merchants by imposing fines or imprisonment for installing or selling heaters and appliances not approved by the commission. The bill would empower inspectors to seize unauthorised gas equipment and impose penalties ranging from fines to potential jail terms, with specific fines cited and enforcement outlined.
Fragmented OCR text mentions gas light votes, campaigns and figures centered on labor for U S Gas Works. Names and places are garbled but reference to a political promotion and a campaign in Washington and surrounding areas.
Commissioner Keefe reports to Secretary Nagel that last year only 302 thousand aliens, about 23 percent, came from Teutonic and dialectic northern and western European countries, while 372,713 or six percent originated in eastern and southern Europe and western Asia. He warns of unequal inclusion of blood and race, and details how transport agents and labor agents conspire to mislead migrants for company gain, harming U S labor. Hawaii labor conditions and wages are noted as needing improvement if the islands are to reach U S territory standards.
Abraham Lincoln figurehead Fulton H Gordon opposes the Potomac park site for a $2,099 memorial shaft. Gordon writes to Speaker Clark arguing a white marble shaft belittles the late president and favors a national highway plan from Gettysburg to Richmond as a memorial project.
Edward Fo Slanker of 1410 Tarvard Street Northwest reports a burglary where a thief ransacked the residence and stole a penknife an old revolver cuff links a watch chain a Masonic emblem ten dollar bills and other items from a bureau drawer valued around £100. Joseph Kielu at 3005 Thirteenth Street Northwest says an attempted break in Sunday night was thwarted by the homeowner. T. B. Harriday notes $5.75 was stolen from 1537 Rhode Island Avenue yesterday around noon.
Delegates for the Bieber Wilder ticket gathered at Fisherman's hall to discuss reforms for the District. Speakers included EV Thompson MO Dumas J A Flather Lewis Jefferson Richard Brooks and J W Poe. Renota viona opposing Matte nomax murder conviction were adopted. Discussions urged suffrage for the District repeal of the personal property tax for selling purchases increased District employee pay civil pensions universal transfers for crossing guards and anti Jim Crow measures. A separate item notes the Richmond Virginia assembly passing the Stephenson anti gambling bill 58 to 7 aimed at Jamestown race track betting.
House caucus resolves to back a new congressional committee lineup after a rare self help gesture. Insurgents and regulars embrace peace as Frank P. Woods leads with a resolution praising Whitlam B. McKinley and urging reelection. A long list of committee members from across states is named.
Harman faction wins bid for the state convention site as the Colorado Democratic Committee selects Colorado Springs for the April 23 gathering to name twelve delegates to the national convention. The vote 91 to 4 opposed by Woodrow Wilson supporters and Shafroth allies.
North Carolina editor Josephus Daniels was named chairman of the press committee for the Democratic national convention in Baltimore. Norman Mack and most members of the arrangements committee met here. Daniels appointed JD Preston and Charles Albert as assistants to press galleries duties.
Chicago reports Gov Charles S. Deneen formally entered the gubernatorial race. He issued a statement pledging renomination on the record of his administration. He cited the need to rid the state of the alams cast by gambling and bribery scandals.
The Republican executive committees of the Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth and Ninth districts meet tonight at Manoni Temple on Nineteenth Street and are expected to endorse Taft for renomination. Rechabite Hall filing noted with GOP indorsement of the administration. IC T U leader Barton dead. Mrs Mary C Leavitt dies in city at age 53, longtime temperance advocate and W C T U honorary president.
A scrambled registry shows numerous marriage licenses with varied ages and names. Entries include The Rev. Andrew Carey Maurier Geiger 71 and Myrtle D Steve The Ray 4, and Willem Share Macpherson 2 of Wisnipas Canada with Pearl C. Gaskins 25, among others from cities like Richmond and Baltimore. The fragmentary list names multiple couples and clergymen, indicating a miscellaneous licenses cross-section.
Frank H. Poston will present an illustrated talk on Yellowstone Park and the West at the public library on Friday night under the California State Association auspices. The public is invited to attend.
Micajah Henry Clark of Clarksville Tennessee longtime confidential clerk to Jefferson Davis and last Confederate treasurer died at home of his son in law Edward Munford in Washington. Born Richmond 1820 moved to Clarksville 1838 exported tobacco then served in Confederate cabinet and treasury. Survived by five children including Mrs Munford and Col Morris K Clark. brother Capt L J Clark also survives. Body to be sent to Richmond for burial in Hollywood Cemetery.
Judge Alion Parker of New York attended a complimentary dinner at the Arlington Hotel hosted by Samuel Gompers and Ralph M. Jasly. The event supported Parker as chief counsel in the contempt case against Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison over the Buck's Stove boycott. Notables present included Senator James B. Martine and several labor representatives.
New York February 5 Special to The Washington Fart reports Demity County Clerk Wilbon B. Seltien, leading the Cleveland mockery committee, said Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey declined an invitation to a dinner honoring the late Grover Cleveland. Col. George Harvey and Gov. Karmon of Chin were also listed among invited guests on the isle.
Vessel movements from New York and Bremen routes listed with departure points including New York, Bremen, and Wilhelm for Sable Island and other destinations. Times noted around 692 p.m and about 20a.m with ships such as Victoria, Prinzess Trene, and others sailing to New York.
Henry Noble, the dead Frederick Noble’s father, accuses Mrs. Louise Whits Suydam Noble of inducing him to die by his own hand. He says she urged him to quit life amid alleged prior failed suicide attempts. The couple eloped after a divorce, and Walter Suydam, Jr. moved the body. authorities confirm an earlier attempted poisoning.
In the Alexandria trial of Lewis Hooff for embezzlement from the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association the defendant testified he handled all money legitimately. He admitted frequent discounts with stock collateral and defended any loans as proper. An accountant later testified that accounts were kept carelessly and the court recessed until morning. Republicans Meet Tonight in Alexandria Club. Mrs Fleischmann Dies at Hotel. Ragan Taylor Inc Reelects Officers in Washington Office.
Special to The Washington Post reports twelve people injured early this morning when eastbound Norfolk and Western passenger train No 16 derailed near Fords Station two and a half miles west of Petersburg. One passenger, a colored man, is said to be fatally hurt. Layton Moore of Mehburg Va left hip broken Louis Dallage of Strong Pa cut and bruised J W Brown colored porter badly cut on leg and body. Cause cited: an arch box broke under the locomotive tender and dragged a plank to the 101 mile aiding causing the derailment and eleven injuries.
Telegrams report the state government powerless to calm the situation as violence lingers after last Friday’s battle. President Madero backs Orozco but minister Calero doubts loyalty. Japanese residents seek protection as stores are looted and Durango and Ciudad Camargo areas show insecurity.
King George and Queen Mary return from a three month journey as Emperor and Empress of India. Crowds greet them at Victoria Station and Buckingham Palace after they saluted the American embassy and a snowbound royal train run through Lewton toward London. The royal couple appear on the balcony to cheers and salvos while songs ring out.
Di rector J E Ralph of the bureau of engraving and printing and 3 E Raach, plate printers union chair, clashed over substituting power presses for hand presses as the Senate printing committee adjourned. Beach claimed power-press work is consistently bad and hand-press work is sound, but refused to identify which pieces came from which press. George P Foster for the union said he was surprised by the test results and Charles Hahn of the Interior Department warned counterfeit potential of Canadian notes produced on power presses.
Mrs Jennie B Springer wife of Horace P Sunny postal service supervisor dies suddenly after a meeting at the Home for the Blind at 730 H street NW Coroner Nevitt names acute indigestion as the cause Miss Jennie Wilkinson finds the body at the residence Funeral to be held at St Patrick's Church with services announced. Springer a longtime active member of Associated Charities and the Hort for the Blind.
In Kingston Jamaica Rear Admiral Aaron Ward commander of the third division of the Atlantic fleet arrived aboard the Yankton. He went to see the Governor to discuss torpedo practice for waters along the island's south coast.
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