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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1912
Page
9
Secretary Meyer proposes a government run supply chain and lime of stock to support a naval reserve instantly available. The plan includes keeping carrying vessels and repair ships ready for war, with a focus on the Panama Canal to provide low cost, impartial fuel and stores for allied and merchant ships in need.
A fragment outlines government plans to maintain carrisra and vessel stations, with supply stations and attached vessels passing to the navy in wartime. It hints at future details on the number and hardener of saxiarion the navy will require on a war footing.
An eighth precinct officer, married with _, was arraigned in the United States branch of the police court on a serious charge filed by two women. He reportedly walked into a woman's apartment uninvited, she screamed, and he fled to his own unit. Captain Doyle filed the charges and the officer faces a police trial board upon the court outcome.
Secretary Meyer faces House opponents over navy needs arguing for a mix of battleships and auxiliaries. He claims current funding limits slow fleet growth while Republicans split, with Representative Kitchin advocating smaller vessels and quicker construction. Meyer pledges facts and figures in forthcoming replies as plans for two authorized battleships proceed. Also notes Buckhannon mayor H. H. Ours dies of pneumonia.
Chamber of Commerce directors debated funding a new emergency hospital with a 100000 appropriation. A special meeting will be held to decide whether to pursue a public private charity separation or unify under government support.
A stove fire at 13 D Street Southwest ripped through a wooden frame building housing Mrs. Sarah Beckley’s animal hospital. Dozens of cats and dogs escaped fearfully. two dogs perished and roughly $100 in damage was caused before neighbors extinguished the blaze. Most animals were saved and returned to the scorched quarters after the flames were controlled.
Captain John Daley of the Eighth precinct slipped and fell near his home, unconscious from a head wound. Friends later confirmed he merely tripped on a toy paver, dispelling fears of assault as neighbors carried him inside and Dr. McLaughlin found no vertigo or disease.
Harry Busoh, a Cincinnati Trust stockholder, files suit asking receivers appointed for the institution. The petition alleges officers and directors wrongfully and fraudulently misapplied funds for their own use and underwrote for Ford & Johnston, with an estimated $1,000,000 tied to an insolvent firm. Names includes George 5. Coot, Nat 8 Keith, F. RE ame, and others.
fragments indicate a witness from Detroit connected to a $2608 fee and a Toronto resident under scrutiny. Miriam A. Eannafly, Timole legislature member, is noted as part of a Lorimer election context. Attorneys press for location of the witness as proceedings begin.
Detective William J. Burns visited Justice Wright at the District Supreme Court yesterday, described as “merely a social call” with “nothing else.” Some speculate the visit ties to the Gompera case, noting their past friendship when Wright prosecuted in Cincinnati.
A 15 year old Richmond girl Louise Powers, who ran away ten days ago, was found by detectives at Mrs Anna Colberth's Georgetown home. The admirer, known to the family, had written daily letters to the girl and pretended sympathy to help track her. The girl remains in detention. police continue to investigate and may arrest the admirer.
Eldridge Jordan named guest of honor at a Willard Hotel dinner honoring his recent election as president of the United States Trust Company. The event marked the absorption of a local International Banking Corporation branch by the trust company, adding about $2,000,000 in assets to the institution. Guests included Bart Amos, Judge Nichola, Samuel Roya, and several other officials while Wade H. Ellis presided as toastmaster.
Mexico City Jan 2 Foreign Minister Calero dismisses reports that Mexico will grant a fishing monopoly to a Japanese syndicate. He says a concession has been given to individual Japanese in a limited Pacific zone, with no land grant confirmed for Magdalena Bay and no syndicate control. American and British subjects already hold similar concessions in Lower California waters.
Berlin report notes Miss Leishman, a debutante at the palace, attending a trial dance and leaving the hall when she felt a sharp dislocation in her left shoulder after a traditional court dance routine. Sita Marta and Lalehman are mentioned in attendance.
Charley M. Walter, four, was arrested in Baltimore and brought to the district on two charges including obtaining money by false pretenses and nonpayment of a hotel bill. Police allege he posed as general manager of the Gyroscopic Society of America, opened offices in San Francisco, stayed at the Linogin Hotel, passed eleven counterfeit checks totaling about 800 dollars, and traveled between Richmond and Portsmouth before detention. He claimed intent to make restitution.
A coroner's jury in Michigan determined John Wesley Sparling Sr and his son Peter Sparling died from poisoning. Arsenic traces were found in their stomachs and viscera by University of Michigan researchers. Mrs Sparling and Dr Robert A MacGregor face circuit court charges, with Marguerite Gibbs bound over for accessory after the fact.
On Eighteenth Street and Kalorama Road a cat battle ended with Napoleon of Kalorama defeated by King Winter. Bystanders gathered to view the scene as both cats lay mangled, their positions implying a deadly struggle against cold and exhaustion.
Henry Lewes, former judge of the municipal court, was detained today on a complaint by Charles Gaynor of the department of penal institutions and sent to the Boston State Insane Hospital for observation. He served as judge advocate general and was part of Governor Wolcott's staff. He resigned years ago due to ill health and faced recent public attention after appearing in superior court in militia uniform with sword and revolver.
William Lee, a man accused of killing his father, mother, and brother on August 2, was found sane by a jury in Byaneville Indiana. He was convicted and sentenced to life, despite claiming insanity and tearful reactions as the verdict was delivered.
A first Veniceman testimony in a Texas case hints at an attempted bribe. The witness, Throckmorton, shows improved condition while defense actions to delay the case face scrutiny. Counsel argue competence and intent as the court weighs who should testify and the status of key defendants.
Ensign Richard Saufley, USN, will be reprimanded by the Navy Secretary after a Norfolk court martial found he failed to report the condition of torpedo boat Biddle and later opposed taking the vessel to sea. The verbal report was unsatisfactory and he was noted to be unfit for duty.
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