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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary report from Aldine dinner indicates T. Roosevelt would run only if the people show clear preference. Officials claim Roosevelt’s camp and supporters consider a presidential bid while Taft would not contest a declaration against him.
Norman E Mack expresses optimism about Republican success and praises party figures including Gaynor. He notes regional support in the Northeast and Western states as crucial for consolidation. The article highlights his national reputation and stance on unity and leadership as the convention approaches.
Fragmentary notes show a figure in New York and Philadelphia today visiting a hotel, declining political comments. References to Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt appear oblique, with no clear stance or statements given.
A Philadelphia newspaper notes Mr Bryan at a Winona Assembly meeting saying he has not decided his candidate. He favors a strong active progressive and sees Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as the most progressive, while noting he is not in favor of any third party movement.
Louise Lawrence White widow of Walter Lispenard Suydam Jr married Frederick W Noble in Jersey City by Justice of the Peace Howard A Kanaomer. Only Reginald Schenck attended. she says she has endured an unhappy time since last September and hopes for peace as they plan to travel across the country.
A Times dispatch from Peking claims pressure mounts for the Manchu throne to abdicate without a national convention, while reports from Manila state transportLa Lin and the Fifteenth Infantry prepare to sail with 500 troops and heavy armament to China. American officers inspect rail lines and guard sections as barracks are built at three stations. President Sun Yat Sen is cited as leading a 1,100,000 strong rebel army to dethrone the Manchus.
An official statement from St Petersburg outlines Russia's Mongolian policy. Premier Kokovov, author of the policy, asserts mediation efforts by all sides and Russia's aim to preserve Mongolian autonomy while maintaining Chinese governance. Russia disavows ulterior motives and warns against undermining an independent Mongolian government.
Machinists at Washington navy yard press demand for raised wages. They plan to seek President Taft’s intervention if Navy Department fails to respond today. Union leaders say efforts aim for peace but threat of action remains if negotiations stall.
A perturbed youth declares elopement with Miss Mabel Shinde 18 daughter of wealthy contractor Jeggie Sande of Ogontz. Walter B Miles, a Germantown resident, claims poverty yet pursued the romance. They fled December 1 to Wilmington and were married by Rev Dr Ne Henry aboard a Stateroom car bound for New York.
Reports say 10 fifty families mainly women and children fled Texas cities to reach Austin in search of sanctuary from spinal meningitis. State health board notes limited outbreaks in several Texas cities with strict quarantines in effect. Dallas records two new cases and one death, while twenty four hours bring twelve new cases and five deaths citywide. About thirty patients remain treated in the disease hospital.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw seeks court appointment of a commission in Allegheny County to determine the mental and legal status of Harry K Thaw, confining him at Watteau State Hospital. If the commission finds him insane, his release from confinement could follow. the action cites his Pittsburgh bankruptcy as the legal basis.
A Hull terrier Rex, given to David Morris of Threeport La, warned of a furnace fire in the Morris home in Cleveland. Morris quoted Rex’s barking and scratching as smoke filled the basement. The dog’s alertness saved his family of five, though Morris had once disliked dogs.
Special to The Washington Post from White Plains New York reports Mrs William Girling drove 6 miles through cold country to deliver mail after her husband on rural route No 5 became ill. She reported the incident to Postmaster Cowan and a substitute was sent out with the mail.
More than ten veterans at the National Soldiers Home near Leavenworth fell ill after dining. Physicians and nurses treated them as signs of poisoning emerged during a regular meal. An investigation will be started immediately. officials said none are expected to die.
A damaged OCR item reports a revenue cutter guard at Charles Island in the Sam Juan group and a life saving steamer Snohomish aiding its crew. a separate Philadelphia fire at Willagows destroyed parts of a historic college building with heavy losses and uncertain totals. details are fragmented and unclear due to the source text.
The cold snap drives temperatures to 56 below zero at Cook Minnesota and 14 below at Paw, with scattered readings from Alberta to La Crosse. Minnesota and Wisconsin report extended subzero days as trains from Chicago fail to arrive and Monday’s mat is distributed.
Mrs Barney Hemmick told New York audiences that leap year offers opportunities for girls to become more forward and progressive. She argued that today’s girls are too slow and should seize the privilege, suggesting leap year could be arranged more often and urging urgency in seizing such chances.
The fall of the Catilaux cabinet followed a failed bid to secure a navy portfolio and ongoing Moroccan negotiations. Caillaux resigned amid accusations and a reshuffle is expected with Delcasse as foreign minister. Berlin reports warned Germany that Delcasse could complicate Franco German relations.
Former Governor Joseph M. Brown was nominated for governor and HM Stokes named labor commissioner as the Georgia primary election drew little interest. The contest, viewed as the election, produced a light vote with Brown winning the governorship.
Ironmaster declares to investigators that entertaining witnesses helped him prevail in the trust probe. He says it did his heart good to surpass Rockefeller and that he forced the Morgan syndicate to pay an exorbitant price for steel holdings, claiming he asked 420 million dollars and won it.
Andrew Carnegie recalled buying from John D Rockefeller's iron ore holdings for 15 cents a ton in the Lake Superior region and joked about selling his Carnegie Company for far less than its value. He recalled gifting a New Year chat with the Rockefellers and ruefully noting he could have asked vastly more.
Carnegie testifies before House inquiry recounting his deal to control Rockefeller ore holdings in Lake Superior and later joining the United States Steel Corporation. He explains options, valuations, and his retirement from the steel business amid Morgan and Frick influences.
Miss Edith Smith, a school teacher, was shot and killed in front of pupils by Sylvester Adam, who had pursued a rejected romance with her. A letter found on Adam urged the teacher to avoid any relationship with a married man, particularly the husband of a close friend.
William Twiman, a Black farmer near Rochester, shoots at deputies after confronting a mob in Mootteyville. He kills his father Turner Twiman and wounds multiple officers before militia arrive. he finally surrenders after hours of siege and threats.
Wilfred and Vivian Woleen, twin brothers, wed Marthe and Mary Shafer, twin sisters, at Lonsdale Oklahoma. The event occurred the same day as the birth of twin boys to Mr and Mrs HM Wham. Names of new babies pending after a local election. Wilson brothers are noted as prosperous farmers.
General warns proposed Army reorganization would demoralize service, raise extravagances, and hamper efficiency. He criticizes consolidation of departments, expansion of the general staff, and longer enlistment, arguing the plan mirrors President Taft opposition and would blunt military progress.
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