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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
9
The piece critiques arrests and sensational crime coverage in New York, praising Mayor Marburger and police actions while predicting a shift toward genteel policing. It anticipates a vogue for detective fiction featuring Mrs Sherlock Holmes and Mrs Nick Carter, signaling cultural influence on crime narratives.
A political notice recalls a Democratic resolution from 1832 endorsing tariff protection to support American industry, noting the era's disputes over revenue and party leadership. The piece argues for restraint in platform promises, critiques New York strikes and immigration roles, and cautions against harming domestic employment amid labor unrest.
New York Sheriff Julius Harburger appoints three women as deputies Mrs Caroline Truax Dira Kate W Hayden and Miss Ada Patterson with authority to act as peace officers especially at dance halls He plans to appoint more women deputies including Mrs O H P Belmont Mrs Clarence Mackay Miss Helen Gould Miss Margaret and Miss Anne Morgan and others, signaling expanding roles for women in law enforcement.
The Democratic National Committee faces a hard choice between James Guffey and A Mitchell Palmer for Pennsylvania’s regular committeeman seat. The outcome hinges on party faction power, with progressives backed by many independents and old-line leaders backing Guffey. The decision could split Pennsylvania Democrats and affect future strategy.
A satirical piece rails at congressional fishing research funding as a lab solution to where mackerel vanish from New England waters. It playfully imagines a Bureau of Fisheries expert forecasting the fish’s location, involving George A. Bowers and a sequence of political jabs aimed at Senator Ledge and Gus Gardner, with an election note at the end.
Governor Wilson faces sharp attacks on labor and protection in a New York speech as the piece argues he condemns labor while praising wage levels attributed to protection. The commentary notes the political risk to Democrats if the stance shifts blueprints for labor and consumer costs.
A column laments a gossiping type in Washington departments, attacking a man who overstates women’s diplomacy and charm as lacking modesty. It touches on Taft, Bryan, fashion, and current events, noting social foibles, political jabs, and looming public actions.
A long, dense report traces the possible transfer of four peerages linked to the Carmichael and Gibson families, detailing how Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael, governor of Madras, may inherit titles through dynastic marriages and patent lines. It covers baronetcies, viscountcies, and the Hyndford estate, noting historical claims, disqualifications, and the complex succession involving Alexander Gibson and Durie lineage, with reference to the Baronetcy of Gibson and related peerage entitlements.
A St Louis committee of citizens leaves for Washington with the aim of securing the Democratic national convention for St Louis. The delegation is authorized to pledge substantial funds to support the effort and promote the city as the convention host.
Five members of the Senate judiciary committee met with President Taft at the White House amid reports he has begun talks with the panel before sending a nomination to the Senate for the late Justice Harlan's successor. Judge Hook of Kansas is the leading candidate, with possible objections not admitted by the senators. A Chicago Bar Association delegation urged Chief Justice Orrin Carter of the Illinois Supreme Court as a candidate.
Senator Taylor served a possum lunch to Renators Crane Bradley Fletcher Johnston and Williams in the new Senate office building yesterday. Two fat Postums, weet potatoes and corn bread were served along with ornate trimmings. A ceremonial tasting of the “placental maraupiel vertebrate” was praised by the Anguished member as a mark of the feast generosity. A possum club was formed on the spot, to meet again at the president’s call.
Stenographers employed for extra work at the Capitol decided not to strike after Chairman Fitzgerald said he would not recommend payment of typewriting bills above 15 cents per folio. Readily replaced, they accepted 16 cents per folio, higher than the long standing 3 cents. The four regular typists are busy, so extra stenographers are used to take down committee meetings.
Provident Taft may seek congressional authorization for the United States to join a world wide conference on the high cost of living. Prof Irving Fisher of Yale, delegated by the American Economic Association, presented the plan before the President yesterday. The proposal has backing from many Republican senators and other officials, and the President promised to take up the matter.
The Yale Alumni Association of the District of Columbia held its annual meeting with Lee Me Clune presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include President George X McLanan, first vice president Benjamin S Ca Del, second vice president C Tyler, secretary Lpshur Moorhead, treasurer H Brooke, and executive committee members Hugh Smith, Knox Wailer, D Wirect, John Ball Osborne, J Woodman, and Charles Glover Jr. The past year was described as the most prosperous in the local group’s history.
A fragmented military orders list shows captains and lieutenants from multiple branches being detailed for reporting, examinations, and promotions. It notes transfers to forts and stations such as Augusta Georgia, Fort Riley, Fort Mason, Fort Monroe, and Manila, with dates around January and February and mentions retiring officers and medical corps appointments.
Naval orders list transfers and duties for officers and ships. Liat Culp assigned to Walpple duty. Com to Connecticut as senior engineer. Movements include vessels from Philadelphia to Camden, Norfolk to Hampton Roads, and Garments to Quantanamo.
A list of officials visiting or relevant to the White House includes Secretary of the Navy Meyers, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel, and various U S senators and representatives from states such as Nebraska Massachusetts Minnesota Connecticut Maryland Vermont Virginia New York New Mexico Tennessee Oklahoma Illinois New York Illinois and others. Also noted are the Director of the Mint and former Navy secretary Metcalf among attendees.
Congress condensed reports from Senate actions on arbitration treaties with France and Britain, Newlands reform effort, and tariff changes. Debates over an illegal board, trust questions, and executive sessions followed. House committees handled vacancies, a circuit judges bill passed, labor protests noted, and the session adjourned early evening.
Foreign embassies and naval vessels will join the January 22 celebration at Key West Fla for the Florida East Coast Railway completion that links the mainland to Key West. President Taft presides as foreign nations including Portugal, represented by the cruiser Aramada, attend along with US warships Washington, North Carolina, Salem, and Birmingham.
State officials barred charging tips to state accounts while on official travel. The order aims to save about 3000 dollars annually by prohibiting tips, after an audit showed roughly 80090 dollars charged for travel tips, with around 2000 dollars specifically linked to tips already.
A long list of names associated with hotels in cities including Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Los Angeles appears, featuring numerous individuals with titles and spouses. The fragment resembles a hotel guest or social directory with many scattered personal names and locations.
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service conducted a unique inquiry about White House security at Taft era, roaming grounds past midnight to question central police and gauge officer counts. A stranger questioned by patrols turns out to be the chief in disguise, prompting recognition when the watch changes.
Special to The Wellington Post reports Bush elected president of the Missouri Pacific system and Jeffrey to manage its finances. George J Gould resigns as Denver and Rio Grande chairman with Jeffrey succeeding him in title while Gould notes Jeffrey will oversee finances. The shift aims to consolidate Missouri Pacific properties under centralized operating management at the traffic center.
Reported measures by the French government create subsidies for stallions bred in France to support horse breeding. The plan allocates a five percent premium of the purchase price to breeders for stallions used for public breeding across listed breeds including Anglo Arabian and thoroughbred lines. Stallions must be born in France to qualify.
A marble bust of a vice president is installed in the Capitol awaiting permanent display. The work, placed by the Senate committee on mirrored art, captures the President wearing glasses. Critics praise the sculptor for accurately rendering eyewear, a feat often attempted but rarely achieved.
German Foreign Secretary von Ransen may visit Rome as Italy and Germany push to restart negotiations on a broader alliance. Reports say Berlin aims to renew relations with Hungary and Vienna, signaling possible major diplomatic moves forthcoming in early January. Victor Emmanuel III may host talks as Rome weighs renewed cooperation with Berlin.
New York law compels Sheriff Harburger to recall appointments claiming no women may serve as deputy sheriffs. The county, citing a statute requiring deputies to be residents and eligible voters, argues that Mrs. Charles Horruay and another woman were improperly appointed and must be removed. The dispute centers on eligibility and residency rules preventing women from serving as deputies.
Chief Forester Graves says twenty institutions claim high grade forestry training but lack uniformity in training quantity and methods. Progress continues as efforts push standard courses across the country’s forestry schools.
ICHATS OF VISITORS TO THE CAPITAL recounts Ohio debates as La Follette and progressive Republicans travel the state. It notes Taft’s strong standing, Harmon’s Democratic strength, and efforts to unite the party factions, with contrasts drawn between progressive influence and traditional GOP loyalties.
Fragmented text describes a political climate around a special session, naming Senator Charles Jinghes and references to electoral strategy, party leadership, and potential reforms. It notes Colorado leaders, legislative challenges, and implications for broader state politics amid suffrage and reform discussions.
A Belfast stable owner, William C Iresten, fed and sheltered horses on Christmas Eve and day. The owner restricted work for 63 horses, letting them rest and dine privately, sighting no release on Christmas Day. Neighbors noted the animals enjoyed the humane gesture and the holiday care.
A fragmentary tale notes a burglar peering from above a poll while a bachelor’s path moves from infancy toward marriage. The aphorism belies the power of a smile over force, suggesting virtue grows from cradle to altar as Attoman eyes the world.
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