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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
11
The Washington Post column critiques reform movements and campaign tactics, recalling Grant era politics. It warns that campaigns built on personal grievances and anti Grant sentiment fail to unite principle, urging voters to resist a personal grievance party and urging progressives to avoid repeating past missteps.
A discussion centers on Secretary Knox amid claims of violence in Nicaragua and Central America. The article notes Knox's agent Dawson and US support for peace, while questioning threats against Knox and US involvement in Nicaraguan affairs.
Senator Penrose condemns radicalism and urges calm, arguing that the Constitution must guide the nation through partisan strains. He warns that neglecting constitutional safeguards would embolden emotion and undermine education, urging reasoned debate to sustain the republic.
The author argues residents of suburbs should engage in local politics despite federal employment ties. He contends civic health and moral welfare depend on townsmen controlling their own government machinery, supporting Independence from civil service restrictions and urging active duties in towns near Washington.
A House Democratic plan to modify olive oil duties would cut the current 18 cent per gallon tariff to 30 cents per gallon or about 20 percent ad valorem. The measure, seen as overturning protection for U S olive oil producers, risks hurting domestic firms in California while Consumers face higher prices for European adulterated oils. The article argues tariff cuts benefit middlemen and foreign producers, warning that if approved, President Taft may need to intervene to protect American industry.
Public opinion favors preserving public hospitals amid debates over transferring functions to private facilities. The piece questions motives behind Hospital Board actions and stresses Congress’s role in funding and updating facilities, while warning against dismantling public medical services. It asserts broad public service value of Emergency and Columbia Hospitals and challenges calls to replace them with private options.
A sprawling analysis traces the Duchess of Fife in her own right amid royal titles, noting the line of succession, princely ranks, and the implications of adoptions of duchies and earldoms. It surveys historic precedents from Charles II to modern times and the potential hereditary fate of peerages under varying heirs.
Officials in Nicaragua deny danger to Secretary Knox amid rumors spread by refugees in New Orleans. President Diaz’s Managua cable notes strong public support for Knox’s tour of Central and South America, while Central American ministers express cautious approval without formal confirmation. Capt Powell Clayton Jr. named military aide for the trip.
Former Governor Myron T Herrick faced opposition in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with insurgents seeking to block his confirmation as Ambassador to France over remarks about La Follette. Herrick denies the attributed statements and Progressives plan protest but are expected to permit final confirmation after objections are aired.
Johannes Kaempf, radical deputy, elected president of the Reichstag to succeed Peter Spahn who resigned over policy. Schiedemann named first deputy. Dove and Paasche named second deputy and resigned. Conservatives and centrists submitted blank ballots. temporary leadership to last about a month before permanent officers are chosen.
Widow Marguerite Warren Springer inherits over 32 million from the late millionaire. She will divide 2000 acres, 60 miles from Chicago, among families from congested city tenements. The social community aims to educate and uplift Industrial workers and form a nucleus for further settlements.
President Taft weighs appointing a successor to the late Justice Harlan from the East. Candidates include United States Circuit Judges Buffington of Pittsburgh and Doves of New York, and New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Swayze. A Pennsylvanian delegation urged Justice Elkin’s appointment.
Army orders notify multiple officer leave of absence retirements and reassignments across coast artillery district Tampa governors island and Fort Williams including Capt Willis C Metcalfe Capt Charles Swartz Capt Rodent Williams Capt Robert D Goodwin and Lieut Werbert Preeland along with reassignments of Henry Sumner Henry Hossfeld and others to forts depots and districts and retirements of Sergeants Martin Welist and James Brollings with details on duties and dates
Accented line shows Lieut G D Jonstone realgnation to Salem and Lieut Bryson Bruce promoted to Ensign with Bob Taylor and Joseph Fypit from December 191L. Movements include ships Rainbow Neptune and Washington arriving at multiple ports including Vicknburg Corinto Boston and Norfolk with Buffalo sailing from Olongaya for Obaror.
Senate moved to report whether antitrust law could be strengthened. Hayburn to call up Stephenacn cate next Wednesday. Foreign affairs committee reported on American participation in an international free conference. Nomination of Myron T. Berrick for ambassador to The roinestr reported. House adjourned at 3 67. Interstat commerce and steel issue discussed. appropriation bill 4 036,205. Several witness testimonies on agriculture and rail exam. The session noted delays in Raymer matter and resumption of remained items.
A canvass of 21 House Naval Committee members shows 14 Democrats and 7 others split on approving one or two battleships this year. Democratic reps Hobson and Estopinal, among others, back at least one battleship and argue for Navy modernization to avoid backward steps. Debate centers on cost and potential Senate pressure, with plans to trim auxiliaries and torpedo boats if only one ship is approved. The cost of two cruisers, a repair ship, destroyers, and submarines could equal about the price of one battleship.
The Southern Society of Washington completes arrangements for its first annual dinner on Washington's Birthday at the New Raleigh Hotel. The theme is The South in the Building of the Window. Eleven scheduled addresses include a revolutionary statesman and jurist, a talk on the United States, one on the South of today, and a tribute to Southern women.
Archduke Charles Francis Joseph, elder son of the late Archduke Otto, is expected to begin a long Asia tour next month. He may circle the globe and return via the United States, potentially becoming Emperor and King of Austria Hungary in the distant future. The journey outlines a path toward a prominent dynastic role.
A collection of biting aphorisms on social behavior and politics. The verses native to the Chicago Views critique love, manners, wealth, marriage, and governance with ironic humor.
Observations on male vanity and social norms, noting meal time appeals trump salvation, and that men resist admitting fault. A girl waiting to marry loses hope only when her sister marries, and a husband’s frustration on visits with his wife signals a planned quarrel. A few men prefer danger to admitting right of way wrong.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with variable precipitation offshore and along the coast. Temperature trends show no distinct extremes in the northeastern and central districts while southern areas anticipate prevailing south to southeast winds shifting northeast with possible storm movement near the Atlantic coast.
Missouri Democrats rally behind Speaker Clark for the presidential nomination, led by Judge Warwick W Hough who says Clark offers the best chance to carry Missouri. The discussion covers state delegation dynamics, Taft prospects in West Virginia, and local party interferences shaping primary outcomes.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a widely praised charity effort for a dying newspaper man. The story contrasts broad goodwill with the practical generosity of notable city figures, including a banker and a famed editor, who pledge substantial sums to provide a hopeful endowment.
London Feb 14 Baron Sandhurst appointed lord chamberlain succeeding Earl Spencer who resigned February 9 amid criticism of play censorship. Sandhurst, former governor of Bombay and longtime royal service, once civil attache at Taft's envoy’s coronation. His marriages linked to Spencer and Wodehouse families. Merlin of Aranard rumor noted, with Beatrice Wins Mills connection.
Postmaster General Hitchcock could not accompany Secretary Fisher on the steamer Almirante bound for Kingston Colonial Santa Marta. Fisher, aboard briefly before departure, cited departmental duties as reason for his absence. He planned a holiday to gain practical knowledge of the canal to better follow forthcoming discussions.
The British miners federation plans a continent wide appeal to Europe and possibly America to boycott coal exports to the United Kingdom. A meeting of international delegates is set for next week to decide actions if a national strike is declared on February 4. If ineffective, foreign miners will be asked to halt work in support of the British strike.
A Red Cross telegram reports severe hunger in seven Chinese provinces with Amos Walder and Mr Wilder urging levee work and new dikes. Red Cross engineer Jameson says the constructions will help prevent future famines and provide jobs to many survivors. more funds are urgently needed.
Mrs Sarah EB Childress aged 83 died at her son George L Childress home near Kellys Ford in upper Stafford county after a stroke. She leaves three daughters and four sons, and 1% children, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She had been in good health until recently.
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