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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
7
The report describes American bankers preparing a five million dollar loan to Chinese rebel forces amid bombardment in Chit Province. It notes tensions around Peking and references the Ou and FPR factions, with claims of fortifications and gun deployments affecting the city for several hours.
A chaotic incident left several people dead from asphyxiation as authorities investigate the scene. Names and exact ages are unclear due to damaged text but reports indicate multiple family members were affected. Victims include a woman and children, with a man among those found. Further details await fuller transcription.
Turkish officials quoted by the Ottoman embassy say Italian casualties in the late January battles far surpassed Turkish losses. The note cites about 400 Italians killed, with Ottoman forces sustaining modest numbers. Italian provisions and munitions were abandoned as Tripoli fronts remained under Turkish-Arab control. The Italian cruiser Clite di Catania reported bombardment of small ports and camps along the coast, with Arabs observed in significant numbers.
Secretary Stimson heard varying statements from commercial interests and railroad directors about how higher westbound freight rates between New York and San Francisco via Panama could affect trans continental lines. A decision on the protests will be issued before the decree passes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general investigation into the practices of interstate cartels. The inquiry may require carriers to stop issuing passes and free transportation. Information suggests many carriers violate the law and could face prosecution.
The article notes Ethel Barrymore expecting a first child with husband Colt in December 1904. Friends whisper the couple are proud and devoted, with Mrs Colt frequently at the theater during this period. The piece reflects era gossip and personal life around the Barrymores.
William Jennings Bryan is slated as the first witness before the House banking and currency committee in a money trust investigation. The Democratic caucus supported a resolution upholding colleagues on the committee, while Pujo promoted a broader probe without naming the money trust directly. The committee, led by Representative Pujo, seeks full information on banking and currency conditions to determine needed legislation, with no explicit reference to money trust control in the current resolution.
The House committee on the District of Columbia moved to renew a 2 percent loan rate with an amendment lowering it to 1 percent amid floor scheduling for Monday. The Miller inheritance tax proposal was also discussed, proposing 1 to 5 percent on lineal heirs and 5 percent on collateral heirs with exemptions up to 10,000 and 3,000 respectively.
Secretary of War Henry L Stimson Brig Gen James Allen head of the Signal Corps urged Congress to grant 124 0 for army aeronautics while a proposed reduction to 68 0 drew their disapproval Allen said the army did not back attacks on Congress for fighter plane funding and preferred maintaining current aeronautical work at the same level Taft is said to favor a larger appropriation.
Miss Margaret Byington of Pittsburgh testified before the Stanley investigating committee that unskilled American laborers pay more rent than foreign workers who spend more of their earnings on food. She said no one can support a family on ten dollars a week.
Willington detail from Fort Lan Fort Blane City reports a coast artilleryman shot and killed his bride Ila Hevear aged? and then shot himself. Doctors say Lang cannot recover. The couple wed less than six months ago amid reports jealousy caused the tragedy.
A lengthy Lorimer hearing covered tests on word counts and conversation recordings involving Mr Sheridan and others. The committee noted breaks and unrecorded sentences, while witnesses claimed the process revealed no dishonest intent. Senator Hines issued a late statement denying conspiracy and urging the Senate’s evaluation.
Former Postmaster General George B Cortelyou testified before the House committee that his actions against the Lewis publishing group were strictly his duty and not influenced by Senator Platt or express interests. He rejected allegations of a conspiracy to ruin the bank and denied prior influence or orders from extraneous sources. The inquiry continues with further questioning and potential recommendations on post office legislation.
The Post Office Department probes Florida Everglades land schemes amid a House expenditures inquiry into the Agriculture Department. Rep Clark of Florida reports obtaining copies of his previous remarks critical of Agriculture officials and their handling of drainage issues as the inquiry progresses.
The Ways and Means Committee plans to report the chemical schedule revision ahead of the sugar tariff changes. It lists increases on perfumes, toilet articles, and other common-use items, with cuts at Chairman Laderwood's request. The tariff board completed its glossary of the chemical schedule and, by directive of the President, it is in the hands of the Ways and Means committee.
The House voted the Hay cavalry reduction in the army appropriations bill, dropping five regiments and reducing the army cavalry from 15 to 10, while retaining officers. Republicans opposed, arguing for a fuller mobilization plan, with debate expected on final passage. The immediate saving was estimated at 68,000 dollars, and the plan would take effect July 1, 1912.
The Senate yesterday commuted on the District of Columbia measure to widen Benning Road to 110 feet from Fifteenth Street east to Oklahoma Avenue. The plan faced opposition from the Washington Railway and Electric Company, the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad, and the Chesapeake Beach Railroad President. The railroad firm estimated about $6000 in property damage at Fifteenth and TL Street. Senator Martin proposed amending the bill to allow widening without altering the railroad’s terminal site.
Col W H Stewart former commander of the United Confederate Veterans and former Commonwealth Attorney of Portsmouth died tonight after a brief illness in Portsmouth. He was a distinguished lawyer and writer known for works on the Battle of the Crater and Tidewater Virginia.
In New Jersey on February 9 a volunteer crew rescued John F Conover, his wife, and their one half year old child from Fagle Island, a six mile offshore islet. They had endured ten days of hunger and exposure, aided by a small stove in a damaged cabin. They were taken to safety after a perilous return voyage, reported tonight in serious condition.
Winter styles of the Faultless Shirta line drop to 79 cents for AU sizes as a clearance. The listing urges buying for next winter and notes ongoing needs like half hose and suspenders are not included in this cleaning sale. Paris Gamers and Magewell suits are mentioned with sizes up to 4.
A rear end collision near Dry Branch west of Roanoke killed three men from Itwanoxe aboard a freight train and burned them in the wreck. An operator in Helspring is blamed for failing to signal correctly. Passengers and crew aboard the passenger train suffered injuries including two bruises and a wrist sprain. Fire and wreckage halt rail traffic near Bluefield.
A Washington day express wrecked east of Emportura Junction when it derailed after hitting a siding. Three coal cars and several cars damaged. engine derailed. Many passengers injured though not seriously. Names include B Murra Brooks J H Musiler Dennis Aurel Warren Allston and Walter A. Brooke. Cause cited open switch. Also reports Rev Frank Dewitt Talmage died of heart failure in Philadelphia at age 84.
Four laborers on a track job were struck by a Buhne Ohio Passenger train near Ostend and Fadye streets. Injured are August Westerhof, Albert Chrest, and James Sardie. Westerhof survived the impact, tossed into the air and wedged on the cowcatcher before Camden Station rescue. an intervening freight blocked the engineer’s view.
A garbled OCR list notes steamships running routes from Liverpool and Bremen to New York and other ports. Mentions values around £30m and $290m, with ships like La Provence and Lizard New York and arrivals due at Queenstown, Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Southampton.
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