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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1912

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Revolt in Juarez as mutineers seize city amid looting

Rebels in Juarez seized control of the city as mutineers jailed the commander and police chief. American troops moved to the river to preserve neutrality while reports of bloodshed and bridge explosions circulated. Troops feared to be departing from Chihuahua toward Juarez amid claims of Zapata and Madero opponents rallying.

Ina la Atating Fuscual Orexoo Madero Revoluton Chihuahuas Juarez Garrizon Oronce Chihuahua Juarez Madero Ia Zapata Emilano Zapata Diaz Serena

Zapata Rebels Fight to Retake Town Near Cuernavaca

Reports from Cuernavaca indicate ongoing clashes as Zapatista forces consolidate for an attack while government troops mass nearby. Casualties are reported north of the city with Federals and Zapatistas suffering losses in multiple engagements. A correspondent says Zapata intends to press the fight until defeat, despite disrupted telegraph and rail lines.

Mexico City Crermavace Morelos Ealliano Zapata Cuernavaca Perctal Federal Battica

Earthquakes in Alaska ripple from coast to interior

Seismic activity rocked Valdez Cordova and Fairbanks areas with a sequence of strong shocks starting at dawn. Reports describe a northeast to southwest movement, up to eight degree oscillation, with minor tremors lingering into the day. No widespread damage reported. shelves cleared and clocks stopped in Valdez as tremors struck across southwestern Alaska toward the interior.

Valdez Alaska Valdes Japan Solentiers Rand Noxetble Cordova Alaska Seward Fairbanks Tanana Cordova St Paul Talands Valais

Bull charged through York street to cattle market roof

A frightened bull driven with a herd through York has dived into a five story Bat houxe, climbed walls, and gained the roof after three hours. It was killed by three shots from a borrowed rifle after the carcass was tossed from the roof crushing stones. The street lay blocked for a quarter mile recalling the Houndsditch siege.

Spc Jal Gable The Washington Post London York Houndsditch Winston Churchil

Denver thief hides stolen rings and goods

Postoffice inspectors say about 3000 dollars in value stolen by Union Pacific electrician W T Johnston were found today in Johnston's home. The alleged booty includes 20 knock des, 90 silk socks, and a pint of gold rings and paste gems. Johnston, arrested yesterday, is held without bail as inspectors decline to publish his confession.

Denver Cole Postoffice W T Johnston Union Pacific Johnston Yoome ‘Hanes Ainest Roms Jonnaton

Despondent Man and Daughter Die by Own Hands, Parish Confession

Special to The Washington Post Bridgeport reports despondent man Mtomae Caggiano committed suicide by carbolic acid after a confession at a Catholic church. His daughter Ross also killed herself by carbolic acid last July following a love affair, and the son died shortly after.

Pather Enis Life Washington Post Bridgeport Cone Van Mtomae Caggiano Caggiano Ross

Propose to Col Green Seeks Leap Year Proposals

San Francisco dated January 31 reports Col Edward H BR Green, son of Mrs Hetty Grean, received thirteen leap year proposals by wire. He says marriage is a serious choice and that many wealthy men have chances to marry into birth, but must know a woman's inner soul and true affection.

Telegraph San Francisco Edward H BR Green Hetty Grean America

Woman seeks divorce in bridal dress she wore seventeen years

Mrs F Newton filed for divorce in Kansas City district court claiming she has had no new clothing since her wedding dress. She wore the same dress in which she was married to her husband in Liverpool England. The petition cites seventeen years of wearing the wedding outfit as part of the marital complaints.

Kansas City Severteen Liverpool England F Newton

Taft Ends Ohio Trip With Akron Banquet Overcoat Worn

President Taft closed a three day Ohio tour in Akron with a reception and dinner by the Akron chamber of commerce. He spoke on the tariff board and urged continued antitrust enforcement while expressing support for a national charter. Taft planned currency reform and arbitration treaties, noting a forthcoming Pittsburgh stop before returning to Washington.

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Trust Denies Guilt in Steel Trust Antitrust Case

A lengthy government antitrust suit against United States Steel Corporation and its directors proceeds with five answers filed. The company and key figures including Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller deny forming a monopoly or coercing trade, arguing equity delays prevent challenge and detailing the corporation’s acquisitions and aims to achieve economies and broader markets.

Carnegie Rockefellers Trenton United States Steel Corporation United States District Court Tong Vega Roosevelt Messra Gary Frick Tennessee Coal Tran and Railroad Company Steel Corporation Andrew Carnegie Fohn D Rockefeller John D Rockefeller Jr Edmund C Converse Rockefeller Gaznegie Crange Steel Company Carmegie Company H Crick Carnegie Company Edmund Comverse Minnesota Up of Land and Innings Companies Tve United Steel el Bination Piarpont Morgan Elbert H. Gary Charles M Schwab Charles Steele Henry C Frick James Gayley Willam H Moore James Moore Percival Roberts Daniel G Reid Norman B Ream George W Perkins Peter A.B Widener Lindsbury Depuo & Faulkeap Aolicitors Joseph H Choate John G Jone Francia Lynde Stetson David A Read Raynal C Bolling Rishard W Lindsbury Sam Mederal Steel Company Carnegie Steel Company American Steel and Wirs Company J P Morgan & Co Steal Corporation Lake Superior Tron Ates] Corporation Bel United States Answor Newopal

Senator Lorimer probe erupts over McGowan perjury claims

The Illinois Senate committee hearing on Lorimer’s election fund is thrown into turmoil as Detective Burns clashes with Attorney Haney over McGowan’s testimony. A disputed letter and alleged Canada trip are cited as evidence to accuse McGowan of perjury, with threats of further exposures and heated exchanges amid procedural snags.

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McDermott Convicted of Murder in Back Room Stabbing

In New York, James McDermott is found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal stabbing of Charles Muldoon in a city saloon. Theresa Martin testified she lied to gain immunity, claiming she and not McDermott stabbed the victim, but the jury weighed her account with caution. The trial included testimony about a March incident and a saloon brawl.

McDermott York James McDermott Theresa Martin Charles Muldoon

Woman Stricken by Grief Goes Blind After Mother's Death

Minneapolis report describes Mrs Lovetts Blakely reacting to news of her mother's death in Pittsburgh. The bereaved woman reportedly became blind and mute in hospital, with doctors hopeful she may recover both sight and speech in time.

Minneapolis James Pittsburgh Lovetts Blakely

Fight at Georgetown Dental College Ends in Hammer Attack

Freshman dental students at Georgetown University were drawn into a violent fight at 920 H Street NW when David Katz struck Charles Gordon with a hammer after an argument over living expenses. Gordon suffered a broken nose and facial injuries, Katz was arrested and released on $50 collateral. both men are married and lived near the college with their wives. The incident led to numerous witnesses and the investigation by police, with the hearing set for the morning and campus authorities attempting to limit publicity.

Georgetown University Dental College Georgetown University Hospital Dental Colfers H Street Iato Frank Baker Charles Gordon David Kats Gordon Katz Baker Dental College Katz Hammer Gordon Matt Kats Dental Beypergl Dordon Kpen Anage Httle

Kentucky passes anti tipping law with emergency clause

Eger Howe of Kentucky pushes a tipping prohibition bill through the lower house by a narrow vote, attaching an emergency clause. The measure aims to curb staff tipping and fines are outlined for violators, with Gov. to sign.

Eger Howe Kentucky Froskfort Goveydor

Treasures to Remade at Frome London Exhibition

Fragmentary notes describe a collection of four thousand pieces at a London museum with 1060 miniatures and a single valued piece. The text mentions Frome, Procent, and persons named Donohitithtite and Bender with unclear roles. The resilience and relocation to New York are referenced amid the listing of artworks.

Wistpeat Morgan Zemeve Frome London Procent Bender Jen New York London Princes Gate

Sugar Tariff Bill Aims to Cut Prices and Revenue

Democratic leaders unveil a sugar bill to lower retail sugar by at least two cents per pound by reworking the tariff and tax structure. The measure would slash revenue but be offset by reducing duties on manufactured goods and rubber. The subcommittee will report to Ways and Means, with House action likely in a week or ten days.

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Former Alabama Judge Scott Found As Dependent Of Sisters

Missing jurist W A Scott once of Clay county Georgia and Alabama relatives appealed to police to locate him. He is now a dependent of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Washington and in frail health after years of practice and teaching. He left private life after health failed and spent months seeking treatment in Providence Hospital. He wrote little and denied rumors, and his relatives in Crescent City and Mobile remain hopeful for his welfare.

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Filipino's case puzzling papers for naturalization

Omar Kadir a Cincinnati stagehand born in the Philippine Islands seeks U S citizenship. Officials refer his Filipino descent case to Washington for opinion as to any exception to the Caucasian or African race rule. Action delayed pending federal guidance on native Filipinos becoming citizens.

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Thief Steals Tombstone From Murky Grave

In Madera Ga on January 9 a tombstone was stolen from a grave the day after the burial of Harry Sykes’s child. Police search for Harry Sykes and an unknown man linked to the nighttime theft. A vandalism scene was found at a headstone in a cemetery with an artistic marker damaged and a body nearby.

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