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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1912
Page
7
Congress moves toward early passage of a chemical tariff revision and plans a formal inquiry into the money trust. Debates loom over Stephenson case hearings as Democratic leaders arrange investigations while targeting malpractice in finance and government.
Legal brief notes Canadian vessels facing penalties under a 14th amendment era statute for admitting seamen and transporting them through domestic waters to the United States. The case cites enforcement by HW Wickersham and Labor Nagel with attorney general guidance on permitting Canadian vessels to land crews and return them, raising questions about cross border travel and penalties for violations.
A report notes a tennis champion will marry in a spring ceremony. The future spouse is described as the daughter of a wealthy timberman and a prominent family figure, with plans announced locally.
The article reports a death by suicide following a dispute with a woman. Relatives confirm the deceased, a local man, shot himself. Police notes indicate a pistol was used and the incident affected the family, including a daughter living at home.
Wilson of New Jersey, principal speaker for the Universal Peace Union, urged that industrial peace precede international harmony and that war for justice is acceptable only until a substantial instrument for justice is created. He called for enlightenment on international questions and a return to the United States’ founding respect for mankind. Countess von Boos hosted a dinner before the gathering.
Sir Thomas Pink supports training older boys for £5 a week positions as a solution to scarce capable workers. He cites amusements and the labor market, advocates employers train their own, and notes outside hires rarely prove lasting or well rewarded. He endorses internal talent spotting and on the job promotion to sustain good men.
Nellie Tinkham a Columbus stenographer plans to marry J H Mackie former Columbus area sporting goods executive paroled yesterday after serving two years of a five year sentence for embezzlement. Milas Tinkham's family bitterly opposes the match but cannot prevent it. Mackie, previously of Cincinnati, left with his former wife and then fled to Los Angeles after a fire destroyed a store. he was brought back to Ohio on extradition.
John Jay McDevitt, a Luzerne County figure, travels to the capital to discuss the congressional situation with President Taft. He messages a friend saying Taft favors resourceful, imaginative men in Congress and expresses readiness to respond to the public call for representation.
Columbus Ohio February 17 A short term prisoner Michael Sottmante testified that Tomasella confessed ownership of a pistol found near William L Rice’s body in Cleveland last August. Tomasella’s raid began with a violent fit after a detective showed the gun, and a doctor treated him with cocaine injections.
Gen LE Sherman a former commander of the Department of Colorado and 15s 0ming died here Saturday at age six years old. Death due to a complication of diseases.
Gen Caneva, commander in chief of Italian expeditionary forces in Tripoli, has returned to Roma after consulting with the government and is set to reform and map a new campaign plan. Italian forces anticipate a strengthened offensive with Caneva directing the renewed strategy.
Finchot breaks from La Follette, urging Roosevelt for progressive leadership. He cites ill health and diverging paths as reasons, praising Roosevelt’s record and urging delegates and states to back Taft’s renomination in places like California, Colorado, Kentucky, Vermont, and Oklahoma. He notes support from Rep. Longworth and Taft-allied figures.
The Washington Port New York report says Lucius N Littauer, a leader of the glove trust, is funding Theodore Roosevelt’s renomination in New York. Politicians at the Waldorf Astoria allege Littauer has supplied more money for Roosevelt than any other person in the state, rivaled only by George W Perkins, with ties to US Steel. Friends of Taft were surprised, noting Littauer has not publicly campaigned for Roosevelt and that opposition to Bloves has recently faded.
Lincoln Neb Feb 18 1 Statewide conference of Harmon Democrats will meet at Fremont tomorrow to discuss an active campaign in Nebraska on behalf of the Ohio governor. The meeting is in response to a call signed by a number of Harmon supporters.
A message from former Chicago Mayor Fred A Busse signals roosevelt backing while clubs form nationwide. The week’s activity highlights include organized groups in Spokane Washington Liverpool Ohio and Hackensack New Jersey as delegates seek favorable support.
Reported in Columbus Treut and Nichols met Ohio delegates, Nichols bearing favorable interviews and predicting Cox Harmon as likely Democratic state leader. Wilson HQ notes Montana Senator Wyers endorses Wilaga, favoring an instructed Montana delegation. Alabama Bankhead says Underwood may gain Southern delegates while efforts concentrate in four to five Deep South states to avoid a nationwide deadlock.
At the National Zoological Park the monkey house and other animals face higher feeding costs. Monkeys receive less desirable eggs and more frozen fare, while keepers note lions, elephants, and other stock eaters growing expensive. Daily food prices have risen from 14 to 23 dollars, pressing the zoo to cut or alter diets.
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