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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
Belgarian delegate quits amid anger over peace terms. Negotiations pivot to renouncing war, with discussions about ceding Janina Scutari and territory west of Adrianople while keeping Gem of the Occidess. Isles may be offered in exchange to avert wider conflict.
The text outlines proposed terms on the Turko Bulgarian frontier boundary west of the allied line near Adrianople, state relations over Adrianople, and settlement of Albanian and Cretan issues by the powers, with the Aegean islands to stay Turkish.
London reports the Turkish delegation, via Rechad Pasha, accepted most Balkan demands at the peace conference in St James Palace. Terms include ceding nearly all European Turkey except Adrianople, with disputes over Adrianople to be settled by the powers, and Crete and Albania to be resolved by the major states. Venizelos and others oppose mediation by powers, urging direct negotiation while Rechad seeks a formal alternative proposal.
A late night session of the peace talks saw Greece and other allies push for clear Turkish concessions on Adrianople and Crete. Rechad proposed a direct Turkish Bulgarian frontier deal, but Venizelos sought written guarantees from the Allies before a new map was discussed.
Washington reports a frame up for a winter revolution in the Philippine Islands led by wealthy Luzon property owners to prove the Philippines are not ready for independence. Insurrection plans spread to Manila as officials warn of bloodshed, with the move drifting from a political tactic against Quezon to a feared disruptor of order. Officers on leave are told to seek stations in Luzon as the War Department notes uncertainty over the outcome.
A Washington dispatch to the Sun reports the president will not nominate Col. George W. Goethale as civil governor of the Canal Zone nor alter its present setup. Developments suggest the plan is being dropped to avoid political entanglement, aligning with Goethale’s own wishes.
London news reports William Waldorf Astor makes a New Year gift of 1200 pounds to Plymouth constituency for a day nursery in honor of his grandson and namesake with an annual maintenance grant.
Miss Mildred Donovan of Revere is found dead in woods near Holy Cross Cemetery Malden with marks suggesting murder. Prize fighter James J. Jennings known as Kid Carter is jailed after shooting William H. McPherson in a South End saloon quiz prize fight and admits a planned move with Donovan. Autopsy pending may reveal epilepsy as cause. detectives press for details while Krist reports indicate previous alleged killings.
Eight miners survived a 40 hour entombment at East Lehigh Coal near Tamaqua after a rock fall trapped nine men. One, Joseph Walters, likely drowned as his body was found unmarked with a fractured arm. Rescued men faced water up to their chests and reported escaping through shifting coal and gas hazards. They were to be transported to Coaldale Hospital amid public relief.
New Year's Day tragedy near Croghan New York as brothers Ray Roy Francis and Daniel Kabler ages 7 to 16 slide down a hill toward Beaver River ice. The ice breaks and all four plunge into the water amid rescue attempts by bystanders and river covering.
Frank M. Ryan and 81 other labor leaders convicted of conspiracy to dynamite union buildings begin sentences ranging from one to seven years. Ortie McManigal and Herbert S. Hockin among those jailed, with each man placed in cell blocks and processed into the federal penitentiary. A crowded train ride, guard presence, and questions about the prison library marked their entry as they prepared to serve terms and face new year’s confinement.
New York January reports Pujo committee may authorize deputies and private detectives to force entry into John D. Rockefeller's Fifth Avenue mansion to serve a subpoena. Attorney Jerey Muin says powers known. Rockefellers guarded by extra guards as process servers seek addresses.
Incomplete OCR text references a named party, possible will matter, and intent to place the matter before federal authorities within three months. Mentions a prosecuting attorney and Evans as participants in a proceeding in Lisbon Indiana.
A local report outlines the inaugural committee plans and arrangements for the parade and related events. It notes Bryan Jr. and Harper as members of committees, with duties to prepare details and secure necessary requisites.
The text notes the death of Robert Murray, a former surgeon general of the Army. He retired in 1886 and died from pneumonia.
Gov Woodrow Wilson said he would like to attend the White House oath on March 4 but may avoid pomp, preferring a long walk to the Capitol. He noted Jefferson rode to the Capitol is a myth and plans to announce the extra session date to Congress, with expectations of arriving in Washington March 3 and staying near the White House.
President Taft's last New Year reception drew a crowd of over 7,000 citizens and officials amid clear springlike weather. Ambassadors and diplomats, Justice and Senate members, and military officers moved through a lengthy line as Taft greeted each guest with a smile. Two Klickitat Indians_Attend, one chief in bedroom slippers and a buffalo robe, drew notable attention. Admiral Dewey arrived separately. the event extended for hours with a record attendance and a dramatic scene on the White House grounds.
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