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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1912
Page
5
Washington Post editorial notes the tariff and economy commission debates, defense of the traveling expenses for the president, and political stances on immigration. It quotes Southern governors advocating selective immigration, favoring native-born Americans and wary of Eastern urban migrants. The piece discusses economic policy tensions and the political climate ahead of 1912.
A sprawling, gossip-laden column recounts the rise and fall of European nobility and business figures, tracing a countess's divorce saga linked to the De La Salle lineage. It covers court battles in France and Rome, papal interventions, and a web of marriages, annulments, and dowries across Athens, Vienna, Paris, and Chicago society.
A long, distorted narrative discusses crime, parole, and punishment with references to a superintendent and a judge, mentioning a man named William Mack and a defense fund. It critiques the use of felons in public service and hints at reforms, but the text is garbled and fragmentary, obscuring clear facts.
A 19th century parliamentary discussion argues tolls should reflect canal maintenance and military costs, weighing total annual expenses near 2.5 million against projected traffic of 7 million tons. Supporters warn against tariffs favoring railroads and stress commerce and national pride.
Tariff experts warn a Russian move against American Hebraic discrimination could trigger a retaliatory maximum tariff. US exports to Russia top imports, totaling 3.7 million to 12.2 million, with broader European channels raising totals. Russia may shift to Germany. US cotton and machinery face risk while wool and other items could be taxed.
The Commercial and Industrial Gazette warns that Russo American trade limits could stall cotton culture in Turkestan. It notes current cultivation near capacity and irrigation needs for expansion. Doubling Turkestan output is urged to meet Russia’s demands, while a tariff war on imported cotton would harm Russia's cotton industry.
Naval aviators Lieute. T. G. Elgon, John Rodgera, J. H W. Towers and others will depart for San Diego on Wednesday. They will bring Curtiss hydro meroplane, Wright aeroplane, and Burgess hydrophone attachment for experiments on deck takeoffs and recoveries. Pacific squadron vessels will support operations, with return to Annapolis planned in spring.
Gret Blair of Montgomery County announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the district in Congress to succeed David J. Lewis. Blair previously sought the nomination two years ago but lost to Bradford H. Warner Jr. It is believed Warner will not run this time, making Blair the sole Montgomery County Republican in the contest.
Announcement expected naming successful candidates for third secretary posts in the U S diplomatic service. Appointments to Paris Berlin Tokyo Constantinople and La Paz Managua Guatemala from among two written-exam contenders. Also includes a stray puppy story aboard the steamship St Patrick with Eye the Manila terrier and a shipboard animal tale.
Reverend Albert Martod Hyde preaches ten husbandly rules to his Port Chad congregation. He warns against airing family troubles publicly and planning second marriages, urges joint finances, attending social events with wives, and maintaining domestic partnership. He stresses shared religion, responsible behavior, and keeping home life harmonious.
Special to The Washington Post. Lillian Russell rebuts a circulating tale that she married Alexander Moore last July near Atlantic City. She states no marriage yet and plans a May wedding with a Niagara Falls wedding trip and publicity, noting she will invite friends to give presents.
John G A Leishman American Ambassador in Berlin attends a theater party hosted by Willing Spencer. Guests include George Stephenson and Mrs Stephenson Catherine Holden Gladys Waterbury Margaret Clement Ernest Ju Ives. After dinner at Esplanade Hotel, festivities feature confetti and serpentine dancing. Mrs Leishman to arrive with daughters in January and debutantes planned January 9 at Schleppencour.
Mgr Thomas J Shahan rector of the Catholic University in Washington visited the Pope and presented the twelfth volume of the Vatican edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia He said the Pope was pleased and blessed the editor writers and readers including non Catholics and wished Shahan a happy New Year The Pope spoke warmly of America and blessing to all readers.
Western Reserve University in Cleveland reports that a gift of 260000 by John D. Rockefeller for the medical department has been secured with the condition of a further 50000 subscription. H M Hanna of Cleveland contributed 250000, with two 10000 and several 5000 level gifts plus numerous smaller amounts.
Fragmentary report notes the sultan appointing Batd Pacha as grand vizier and seeking to reconstruct the cabinet after a previous reshuffle. The source text is garbled but indicates a major political shift in Constantinople and a renewed effort to organize the ruling council.
Alfred Holman surveys conversations east of the Mississippi and concludes Taft will be renominated, Sherman won't, a Western or antimachine New Yorker likely in the VP slot, Harmon and Wilson poised for elimination, Democrats may pick Champ Clark or another Western/Southern figure, and Bryan remains the dominant Democratic leader.
Carémal Gibbons authorized Rt Rev Mgr James F Mackin to establish a new parish in Northwest Washington with temporary chapel at Stanestreet residence Twenty-seventh street and Cathedral avenue Mass today at 3 o clock with Rev Thomas A Waleh and Sunday masses at 8 o clock Efforts to raise funds for a church begin immediately Parish to be known as St Pauls Mission under Cardinal Gibbons Bon Secours nuns open novitiate in Baltimore for candidates nursing vows and training previously required travel to Paris for education
Across the United States yesterday the vari ous circuit courts were abolished by the new judiciary code. The change dissolves long standing tribunals and transfers most business to the Pyramid district courts while judges move to the circuit courts of appeals.
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul marked his Silver Jubilee last week as clergy within the archdiocese presented a $100,000 purse. France named him commander of the Legion of Honor Yale awarded LL D degree and he is a lieutenant colonel in the Loyal Legion G A R his friends and Mrs Jarvus J H stand among his closest supporters.
Senator Isadora Rayner of Maryland will introduce a bill to grant a pension to Admiral Winfield Scott Schley's widow. The amount is undecided but past widows of officers have received $50 a month, with a ceiling reportedly at $100. The item follows a long-standing pension policy debate.
A satirical piece mocks higher education fundraising and gender luck, noting a thaw in fortune for a woman with a new fur. It jokes that learning reveals more to learn and that a man’s ascent in his own view invites others to judge. The text underscores communication and perception between genders.
WG Conrad of Helane Montana a Senate candidate amid talk of a Democratic ticket mayoral hopes. He withdrew from Vice Presidency plans but remains optimistic about Democratic prospects next year. He praises the party’s recent congressional record and predicts Montana will favor a Democratic plurality while Taft has solid Republican support and Roosevelt may be urged but unlikely to run.
San Diego lawyer Harn ton Gay Howard recounts a Pacific to Atlantic rail journey with heat tobacco smoke and a sleeping car ride from Oakland to Chicago. He cites an Oakland sleeper, a Los Angeles officer, and a governor’s requisition for a forger, while debating Oregon California Railway land forfeiture and grant enforcement amid settler suits and government actions.
Jamaica offers diverse scenic options with sea and mountain views praised by Ward G. Foster at the New Willard. He notes extensive macadam roads, plentiful hotels, and friendly English speaking locals aiding visitors navigating island motor travel.
Assistant Secretary of State Huntington Wilson asserts dollar diplomacy is here to stay and warns it will not be a mere ornament. He says four financial, industrial, and commercial interests form a triangle with equal domestic opportunity and a sharp apex to extend American influence abroad.
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