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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions regional ports and water projects. It references planning terms like transport, urban areas, and a set of unclear items including roads and tolls. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only vague hints of a regional development discussion.
Secretary Knox warns Mexico against moving troops into American soil amid Juarez rebels' actions near El Paso. Reports say the State Department fears a border clash could threaten lives and property, with Mexico City discussion on possible boundary moves and U S border patrol alerts.
Mor Bar syndicate abandoned a contract for adjusting the concessionaire dispute with the Mandoran government leaving the league open for settlement. Paralytic near drowning incident in New York reports a man barely saved from a flooded apartment as rescuers rushed to aid him and doctors noted improvement later that night.
Adeline Crandell, wife of Frederick H Crandell, seeks legal protection of her stake in a $2,000,000 estate as her husband, disowned by a railroad magnate uncle, remains missing. The Crandell children are Maury Hawley, Adeline, Richard, Harold, and Homer. Administrators Walter Brandell, William Trawler, Frank If Davis, and Edwin Hales file a $4,000,000 bond. lawyers dispute shares and ward arrangements amid a wide estate intrigue.
Reports from New York say Morse, recovering at an apartment on West Eighth Street with gardener Charles Murse nearby, plans a voyage possibly to Bad Nauheim. Morse’s son Harry denies any talks of resuming business or revenge, while others debate a Wall Street reentry and timing.
Special to The Washington Post reports 9 year old Helen Wellinter heiress to wealthy Pittsburgh parents disappeared after leaving a dentist office in a city area. Nurse Agnes Smith frightened, seeking public help. description includes blue eyes, striped coat, egg blue hat, black shoes.
Gov Blease and four lawmakers formed a sloking fund commission. The body ousted the chair and elected Br Lyon to replace him. The four officials accused colleagues of corruption and improper conduct in multiple Letters to the legislature.
Two dead and five seriously injured in a blast caused by a four gun light NE plane in Charies Postier's home area. Victims include Miss Castle Wading, age 1, and Violet Postier, both named in the wreckage. The Postier family, including Mr and Mrs Postier and two sons, were present at the time.
Washington sources report the President will seek a successor to Justice Liurlan in Pennsylvania New York with Judge Joseph Bullington of the Third Circuit and Judge Francis Baker of the Seventh under strong consideration New Yorker names remain unconfirmed and no appointment before next Wednesday awaits. Know, Rosington, and Senator Oliver back Baker’s suitability and support. The President has reviewed Baker’s circuit opinions and remains impressed by his legal ability arising from Beveridge’s earlier recommendation.
Lieutenant Commander Samuel B Thomas of the US Navy succumbs to pneumonia in Los Angeles after marrying Grace Mellus in a wedding held on his sickbed. He arrived from San Diego four days ago after catching a cold at the wedding of a fellow officer and was the son of the late Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas. Arrangements for the ceremony were completed in Los Angeles with prominent local circles attending.
Forty sophomores from the class of 140 at an unidentified campus were suspended on charges of organizing a swimming class in zero weather. The incident occurred around 1 o clock Thursday morning with two freshmen involved. The report notes attempts to cast doubt on the conduct and mentions temperatures near zero.
The Emergency Hospital receives a pledge of $10,000 from Mrs Edward F Stotesbury and a two hundred name petition to Congress. Board of Charities defends support as hospital managers report past Congress aid and private gifts, urging continued federal funding and a new facility amid opposition from reform advocates.
District attorney probes Johnson for fraud over a Pittsburgh marriage license to Mrs Clarence Duryea now claiming to be his wife The Duryea family from Hempstead Long Island is linked to the case while Johnson asserts the Pittsburgh alliance is his wife and he obtained a license last January with a young woman claiming to be single
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Baltimore and retire, with references to Obie and a weekend schedule. Training both ways is noted, but details are unclear and many words unreadable. The item reads like a short misc notice or ad fragment with limited names and places.
Four junior American officials of the Persian treasury department depart Teheran for home, marking the end of a stated August mission. Details are sparse with scattered references to travel routes and rail services, reflecting a formal diplomatic exchange.
The page lists multiple items including American forces in Honduras, Secretary Knox, Hatts Mexico, Jack Johnson's wife, Mire Stotesbury's 20000 donation, Schiff court hearing, Lorimer inquiry ending, local Maine cutters, labor leaders drama, Taft votes, Aldane trip, Bryan committee testimony, Cortelyou fraud claim, House army cuts, and various society notes. Also mentions S Weekly Trade Review, Mount Vernon news, and Antivivsectionists.
Foulke E Brandt, a former banker’s valet, alleges he pled guilty to burglary to shield a woman’s reputation and seeks habeas corpus relief. Supreme Court ordered the warden to produce him for a special session. authorities pursue related grand jury action and witnesses in the crowded case.
Special to The Washington Fos from Wilmington Delaware reports George Hoston and Charles A. Grai Melthouse, kept by the mouth of the Delaware, started for shore in a gagoon boat last evening. Their boat broke down in heavy sea, life savers on shore unable to help. Carried toward sea, tossed about through the night until near daybreak when rescuers reached them. both men were nearly frozen.
Miss Margaret Grady applying for letters of administration on the estate of her brother the late Senator Thomas F Grady who died intestate. About 160 personal property and a collection of illustrated missals from many centuries among the effects. Train details mention 91.3 to Baltimore and Return with Saturday res vis Pennsylvania Railroad and trains returning, excluding the Congressional Limited.
The hearing centers on Lorimer’s Senate seat and whether the committee will refer the matter to the upper chamber for action. The session tested stenographers and witnesses, with focus on alleged bribery links and the legality of the prior defense of Lorimer’s right to remain seated.
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