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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
9
In Washington Post pages from February 24, 1912, Wall Street shows no sign of crystallizing behind any single candidate. The piece argues financiers influence many circles, yet politics remains unsettled as markets watch, while Japan's China policy and Anglo American ties unfold amid cautious diplomacy.
A sharp, opinionated column arguing genius cannot be forced, citing Missouri's failed state song prize as illustration. It riffs on public figures and events, from West Point failures to Taft, Bryan, and international trade, weaving satire with social commentary.
Baroness Vaughan once allied with King Leopold II faces total fortune loss as divorce proceedings place control of Leopold wealth with her husband Durrieux. The children are linked to Durrieux by birth records and may inherit only via French law, while Belgian claims against Leopold’s estate complicate restitution.
A fragmented report outlines a tense tariff and naval policy clash in Congress. It notes protest sentiment against nondefense spending, the Underwood tariff law, and calls for prudent leadership. Debate centers on public funds, Panama Canal policy, and party leadership dynamics affecting economic and defense priorities.
A fragmentary 19th century text imagines Mars as a settled world with Martian inhabitants, discussing politics, a four year presidential term, and cultural quirks. It notes Mars lacks currency tariff debates and instruments, and foresees media interviews and asset rushes to a new Martian field.
Fragmented text recalls Dr Mott challenging Brother Tona than Bourne for a duel on Bladensburg grounds. Mafese Henry has first claim and France Jassini could not support himself at Harvard on two dollars weekly. Obsolete warship sold as relics. New England disdain for George Washington’s fame. immigrant smuggling cited with a cynical tone.
Lincoln warns against a political rule binding voters and officials to follow a court decision like Dred Scott. He argues against overreaching from the judiciary and calls for reversal of the ruling via new judicial standards. He emphasizes resisting the spread of the ruling's influence into states and politics.
Secretary MacVeagh delayed approval of the San Francisco sale of the Russian art collection shown in St. Louis. Havens of Oakland bid $39,008, with protestors allowed to present evidence. The three cornered dispute stems from import bonds dating to 1907 and a Treasury duty sale of $19,000.
Special from Louisville Kentucky Gen Baden Powell celebrated his birthday at a banquet hosted by the Kentucky Scout Masters Lieutenant Governor Mc Dermott presented the hero with a bouquet of carnations The general compared English and American Boy Scouts noting the American boy is more mature mentally while physical development is similar among top youths in both countries
Yale alumni of Washington will host a banquet tonight at the Rateizh Hotel. Taft, a noted graduate, will give an address while George X. McLanahan serves as the last master. Speakers include Dean Frederick Jones, Charles J. Howland, and Representative Morris Sheppard. Committee members are John Mall Gabhorn, Dr. Francis Woodman, Hugh Knox, Walter Wilcox, and C. C. Glover.
John More, a Civil War veteran and likely the nation’s oldest man, died yesterday at his Indian Creek home in Columbia Kentucky. Immigrated from Germany in 182 and enlisted in the war. pension papers listed his age as 84 at enlistment.
Army orders record leaves of absence for Capt. Girard Sturtevant Fifth Infantry for one month and Lt. Cel. Thomat J. Lewis of the Thirteenth car detained for service in the adjutant general department. Maj. Matthew A. Delaney medical corps to Philadelphia for official business. Capt. Loyd Marper Third Cavalry assigned to Fort Leavenworth. First Lieutenant Robert P. Glars DUAN in hospital corps, and Sgt. William F. Lure in hospital corps reported to commanding officer. notes on Benjamin Marrison.
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A fragment lists Senator COLLOM of Inela Senator BURTON of Ohio Senator BROWS of Neucaaka Representative HAMMOND of Minhervin Representative PUNSHY of Massachuse Representative GILLETT of Massachuset Representatives CALORR of New York Representative MAHET of New York Representative MORGAN of Oklahoma Representative ANTHONY of Kangen Former Senator BURROWS of Michizas The text shows a damaged OCR style roster of political figures for a Friday scheduling note.
The Senate did not convene as sessions opened with Senator Metumber outlining a Federal Incorporation Act to regulate interstate business. House hearings on steel schedule and a pension bill progressed. a one man filibuster arose against the private pension measure. A Treasury report alleging conspiracy to favor a trust was noted. The House adjourned at 9:00 PM until tomorrow.
The Indiana supreme court ruling finds a university appropriation bill unconstitutional because the legislature failed to print it and enter it as an amendment. The decision could halt state fund disbursements and trigger a special legislative session to address broader measures.
John H. Marble, newly named secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission, will assume duties this morning. A San Francisco native, he came to Washington in 1906 as attorney in charge of prosecutions and has been involved in the Lorimer investigation. He also serves as the commission’s legal adviser and has participated in crime prosecutions.
The Naval Institute in Annapolis announces that retired I. B. N. officer Tinal Ridgely Hunt won the annual prize for a dissertation titled Naval Miche. The award includes a gold medal cash and life institute membership. Lieutenant Commander T. K. Parker received an honorable mention for his work on Inspection Duty at Navy Yards.
The article notes summer cruise plans for Dugentomen classes with hopes the new departure will be a lasting success. It mentions midshipmen preparing early for duties after reporting aboard and references Taft hosting a dinner for Michigan legislators, plus a political note on Diekama. A German socialist victory in Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt parliament is reported, marking the first time the chamber is led by socialists.
London reports David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, as chief speaker at a National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies gathering urging an amendment to grant women the vote on the same basis as men. He noted party divisions, with many MPs and cabinet members backing the move if framed as a reform amendment, predicting a suffrage bill could pass next year.
A government mediated meeting between lotion Fah conference of communities and coal owners aimed to avert a strike. Premier Asquith met King George at Buckingham Palace and conveyed progress. Proposals to mine owners and miners are reportedly under discussion, with a secret nature and a deadline set for Tuesday.
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia today announced nine recipients of its tres son gold medal the institute’s highest honor. Awardees include Alexander Graham Bell Lamet Wesley Stratton of Washington Albert A Michelson of Chicago Fred Noble of New York Elsay Thomson of Swampacot Mass Edwin Williams Mer ley of West Hartford Conn Johann Friedrich Adolph von Baeser of Munich Germany and Sir William Crookes and Sir Henry Roscoe of England.
Berlin February 3. The German patent of fine yesterday invalidated the basis claims of the German Wright patents relating to the simultaneous action of ladder and wing flexing. The suit, long in progress, was brought by five German firms. The court upheld specific forms of patent combining storing and flexing but disallowed the general claim. The judgment is now before the imperial supreme court at Leipzig.
Weather report notes considerable cloudiness and variable winds with isolated showers. Temperatures vary, easing east and west, with highs around 30s to mid 40s in scattered cities and easing on Saturday evenings.
A long witness account recounts mixed views in Texas on Senator Bailey's retirement and support for his candidacy. The dialogue notes strong backing for Bailey despite opposition from some Texans, with mentions of Wat Ne, Underwood, and party dynamics. Viscount Chinda then visits the State Department to arrange credentials to President Taft.
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