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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
6
Predshaw followers announce recommendation of Civil Service Board to dismiss Oliver Randolph. Prom Postal Service faces action for political activity. Other case delayed.
Voters in Anacostia and surrounding wards prepare for today’s primary as polling sites open at noon and again at eight. Delegates Aaron Bradshaw and Sidney Bieber headline Bradshaw Chase faction efforts with a full slate across districts, while Bieber Wilder supporters mobilize at multiple polling locations to ensure fair ballots amid tense party battles.
The article reports on a Kentucky speech criticizing big business privilege while praising well run enterprise. Woodrow Wilson‘s supporter, likening a trustee system to market guardians, argues for reform to curb privileged influence and sustain genuine prosperity amid a shifting business landscape.
Report describes Missouri County Clark primary results showing overwhelming support for His favor and anticipation that the rest of the state will hold primaries today. The piece also includes local commentary and a promotional aside for Hood's Sarsaparilla as a source of warmth during February freezes.
McKinley of Jimola and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts and CD Milles met in Washington to map Taft’s renomination strategy. They expect 10% more than the bare minimum for the convention and plan to organize offices and reach party leaders. Rumors cite McKinley as a potential national chairman while Hook’s allies stay vigilant and court other figures for the top post.
The annual dinner of the League of Republican State Clubs was set for New Willard tonight at 7:60. Henne M Carpathites heads the league headquarters and tickets sold out, with executive committee additions to meet demand. The guest list features a record number of Republicans, signaling the start of the 1922 campaign to energize voters from the District of Columbia to return home.
Theodore T. Roosevelt relative announces candidacy as a delegate to the Chicago Republican convention. He states Roosevelt has not declared for the presidency but expects to support Roosevelt against other candidates. The remark was made during a Republican county committee meeting this afternoon.
At Louis Mo February 9 W Jarret was deposed tonight as chairman of the Republican city committee and Frank M Slater was elected in his place. The change followed the committee endorsement weeks ago of Col Theodore Roosevelt for the Presidency. On February 1 the Taft adherents persuaded the others to rescind the endorsement by a large majority Jarret was the sole member voting against the reversal.
A digest of brief reports: Hever men acquitted of peonage in Kansas. Sawtell Cal Bet Daniel McLaughlin last survivor of the landing died aged. Frink J Thieme IV years old committed suicide over a promotion worry. George J Kerr released after eleven years nine days for murder. Blair Crawford bankruptcy filing for old jewelry firm in Philadelphia. John Camp killed and daughter Hertha injured in gasoline explosion in Menderson. Philip Burrle sentenced to life for murder in Raybands. dynamite explosion near Waynesboro injures two and damages homes and lines. two leaders of striking workers frozen in Lawrence on charge of accessories to murder of Anna Lopisso.
Frightened residents protest Gov Colquitt against Mexican federal troops moving through Texas from Eagle Pass to Juarez. Reports say the Juarez garrison is short of troops as soldiers head south to fight Vasques, with uprisings across Mexico City and Guanajuato. Additionally a clash near Penjumo left federa forces and rebels dead while US residents evacuate.
A court probes whether the man known as J White in Niles is the missing George A Kimmel. Experts compare eyes ears and voice while two Nile harbor men test beard growth to prove or disprove identity. White recounts a secret stay in Niles and a bank job, with family tensions and unseen uncle Johnson.
Viscount Chinda arrives in Honolulu as Japan's new ambassador to the United States. He says he will travel to San Francisco and mentions a government wireless message stating exclusion provisions are removed from the bill in Congress. He hopes for continued amity between the nations.
New York filing shows a voluntary petition in bankruptcy by Birgfied Blumenkrona Iadice tntor. It lists secured claims of $122 060 backed by shares of the House of Fashion capital stock and mortgages, unsecured claims total $914 UE.
British statesman Lloyd George discusses imperial policy as the king hosts discussions on colonial questions. Reports state possible cession of Walvis Bay on the southwest African coast to Germany is under review. The British secretary of war is said to have dined with the emperor during the visit.
The Daily News reports London asked Berlin last December about a worldwide entente and Germany welcomed the proposal. Negotiations have continued, with Viscount Haldane's Berlin visit marking a crucial point in the discussion.
Reports from Berlin and London discuss Viscount Haldane's approaching trip as a pivot in Anglo German relations. Officials hint at arms talks and possible easing of tensions while keeping details private. The visit follows discourse on naval arms and colonial questions amid a volatile European balance of power.
England leads opinion as Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, tells a Clyde gathering the British navy must stay ahead in sea power. He says Britain can meet threats, cannot afford panic, and would not yield in the face of German and Finnish naval rivalry.
Earl Spencer signs away his post as Lord Chamberlain in London amid broad criticism of his conduct as censor of plays. Health concerns given as reason but likely pretext for reorganizing the censor's office. Possible successors named include the Earl of Chesterfield and the Earl of Granard.
Captain Heinrich Grosse of the German merchant marine was condemned at Winchester Assizes to three years penal servitude after his arrest on December 3 on espionage charges. The British court background notes the case as a wartime spy affair with heavy penalties for treachery against the state.
Reports detail boxing champion Jack Johnson’s long disputed marriage to a white vaudeville actress named Hattie Smarth or similar, with travels across Sydney London New York and Chicago. The affair caused social friction, lodging hurdles, and embarrassment in multiple cities amid evolving public scrutiny.
Special to The Wahinston Post states that on May 29 1911 Wa Letha Carroll daughter of Mr and Mrs M Carroll and JH Thomas of Roanoke were awarded by Rev John Bran pastor of Belmont Methodist Episcopal Church in Roanoke May 29 1911 the event kept secret since May.
The Department will undertake an inquiry at the National Hor shay Manufactural Association plant in Wisconsin. Representative Birrart of Indiana announced the inquiry yesterday. Attorney General Wickersham sent a letter supporting a prestige inquiry. Mr. Barmhall stated that retailers who refused to recognize sale prices were refused further shoe supplies.
Twelve workers are dead and five injured after a premature dynamite explosion on a construction ramp near Fort Irnell Ontario. Fire officials report five survivors with non life threatening injuries while rescue teams search the rubble for more victims. The site is under investigation for safety lapses and blast timing checks.
A shredded OCR fragment describes a railway collapse near Tort Francis involving Canadian Northern Rail. It mentions John Casey and Lebanon Ta with unclear roles, many workers missing or unaccounted, and fears of fatalities among thousands of rox and dirt pursing the nelpipse amplives alive.
Wilum Brahe Worrars old, accused of killing Irvin Berger in Scranton last November, was found guilty of murder in the degree. The victim was shot after a botched interception of a Delaware Lackawanna and Western Express. Worrars was arrested later that night in a lodging house and confessed briefly at a moving picture shop.
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