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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1912
Page
1
A nurse is accused of forging the old millionaire’s power of attorney. A magistrate and police break into a sick recluse’s home where money, coins, securities, and rare books are scattered. A caretaker confesses a plot to seize the fortune and implicates a lawyer, with the case revealing a vast, dusty mansion and a large estate.
Protesters urge the Interior Department to revise power plant policy. They argue current rules burden miners and threaten energy reliability. Officials respond, citing administrative constraints and ongoing reviews.
A widow contests a will claiming a disowned son should inherit a share of funds from 1980. The case centers on a man who reportedly altered his will before death, leaving only 8700 to the son while suggesting a larger estate. Probate and legal actions follow as parties address the legitimacy of the will and requested inheritance.
A British aviator died when his monoplane, during a flight from Brooklands toward Richmond at about 80 miles per hour, suddenly swooped and fell from the sky. Witnesses found the machine wrecked and the pilot entangled in the wreckage. body and wreckage were badly damaged.
Spectac to The Washington cone Albany NY Tech 17 Rear Admiral Adolph Marix Maj Gen Charles I Roe Col William Graves Bates Lieut Col Cyrus Radird Commander Luke McAmee Maj Henry Teon ard of Washington DFC are among the Directors of the Army and Navy Cooperative Company incorporated today with capital of 40000 dollars. The aim is to reduce living costs by running mercantile and manufacturing operations and selling products at the lowest remunerative price. Principal office will be at Newburgh.
Special to The Barewanes in Boston reports that Danminer Mi Grith today ordered an autopsy on the body of retired Gen Clinton B Sears who died suddenly in an electric car. Sears, who retired in 1908, served as president of the Mississippi River Commission and senior member of the deep waterway board, directing numerous engineering works.
New York district attorney Whitman moves to seize a never mailed Brandt letter found among a cache of nineteen from his Forty ascend street room. Gans and Schiff protect the letter, authorities say, while other letters are turned over for review.
Evidence points to murder by John H Ticetts of Clara Belle Stickney age 1 and his own suicide after attacking the girl as she walked to school. Officers report Ticetts killed the child then shot himself. a third person is sought. Coroner’s inquest opened but adjourned without evidence. jurors viewed the bodies and the inquest will resume Tuesday.
An eight month old infant in Terre Haute Indiana died when the cradle bars trapped the child as it fell out and became hanged. The tragedy occurred at residence No 1621 around 10 AM. Local auctioneers Sloan and El Fh assisted at the scene.
Revelation: two stenographers recorded conversations at the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers headquarters in Indianapolis. The dictograph allegedly captured talks among Ryan, Hockin, and other officers about defense pleas, bail, and funds as prosecutors plan trials.
George Fuller Golden founder of the White Rats theatrical organization in Los Angeles died after two years of illness. He leaves a wife and four children. The report notes his leadership helped organize stage actors and vaudeville performers during his career in California.
Attorney General Wickersham argues for trust in public officials and an independent judiciary to ensure efficient service. He calls for simplifying impeachment of judges, resisting clamor against courts, and urges higher talent in lawmaking while warning against direct popular election undermining legislative dignity.
A congressional probe expands beyond Maj Ray to inspect War Department administration and Insular Affairs. Gen Ainsworth is subpoenaed to produce papers while the Expenditures Committee hints at broader scrutiny of records, promotions, and potential disarray within the War Department amid internal disputes between senior officers and officials.
Secrecy surrounds the West Virginia as officials suggest a voyage to Palmyra Island. The State Department and Navy give uncertain responses about the ship’s destination and potential investigations. Reports from Honolulu say the cruiser was ordered to coal and provision for a lengthy cruise.
A man who claimed former wealth as a bank director and recently pleaded guilty to highway robbery was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. Judge Latchaw withheld sentence pending an investigation into the man’s story. He testified hunger drove the crime after entering Circuit Store with an empty revolver and taking what change was in the drawer. He said he was educated in Toledo and New York.
John J Hanna private secretary to Senator LaFollette released a signed statement saying the Lafollette campaign will be funded entirely by real Progressives and will maintain headquarters to the end. He asserted no alliance, understanding, or working agreement exists with Taft, Roosevelt, Cummins, or any other candidate and that the campaign will go straight to the finish without deals.
A Pennsylvania Limited passenger train wreck near Lar wit Indiana leaves four dead and twelve injured. Fort Wayne residents among those killed include railroad employees. Wreck occurred in dense fog with a block signal reportedly set against the Limited. Investigators from the Indiana railroad commission were directed to probe the crash.
Lealie Combs of Lexington travels to New York to confer with former President Roosevelt and promote his renomination. He says Roosevelt will be nominated at Chicago if he states his purpose, while Taft lacks strength west of the Alleghenies and Combs leads a Kentucky faction opposing Bradley and federal officeholders for delegates. The residence contents of Ist Cena are up for public auction tomorrow at GG Bean & developers.
Dorothy Grabower a 16 year old daughter of Louie Grabower of this city lay under ether for six months after an operation in Chicago. She emerged from anesthesia three days ago and officials expect a full recovery within days. The report notes the prolonged ether influence and the challenging recovery process.
The body of George F Davis American consul who lost his life while bathing in the Congrejal River was interred yesterday afternoon in the local cemetery. The American colony and several Honduran notables attended. Kenneth Batten of Salem has been named as Mr Davis successor.
In Greeneville Tennessee on February 17, a violent Republican convention split factions. Adam Bowman and Dr Z D Massey clashed as chairs and tables were overturned. Sells was nominated amid chaos while Massey supporters protested. Richard Wo vinton of the Second Tennessee district was later declared the other GOP nominee.
New York reports Mrs Edward Sisop, a year old bride, too busy shopping and receiving congratulations to begin a wedding tour to Jamaica or Bermuda. Her husband, a wealthy man, plans a brief southern trip before returning to Washington where they will reside. ANNOUNCEMENT Plaza Theater See licensed producers.
At the New Willard, members dressed as Democratic candidates lampooned public figures in a lively Union-style pageant. Norman Mack drew interest from party leaders as critics and supporters watched mock trials, burlesques, and a new member initiation amid broad political jests and musical revelry.
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