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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1912

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District 15 Knifed $2,650,000 Cut in Estimates Shocks Officials

District 15 faces a sharp cut in estimates totaling 2.65 million dollars triggering overtime for city employees under Mr Rudolph while officials pledge to push the Senate to counteract the unexpected move. The article notes districts, committees, and will ask President Taft for action as departments consider wage and staff adjustments amid budget battles.

Senate House Appropriations Committee Central High School Taft

Brewer Ad Transfer Slip Snafu Spills Into Connecticut

Charles H Mellen president of the New Haven railroad told the Connecticut Womans Christian Temperance Union that a brewery advertisement printed on the reverse side of trolley car transfer slips was the fault of the Boston advertising department. He promised the objectionable ad would be discontinued when the contract expires in three months.

Washington Post Hartford Charles H Mellen New Haven Hail Toad Connecticut Womans Christian Temperance Union Boston Connecticut Mellen

Policemen Seek Aid Backed by Maj Sylvester at Installations

At the eighth annual installation of officers of the Policemen News Association in Perblan temple Superintendent Maj Sylvester praised the force and urged early pension bill enactment. Rep. Buchanan pledged support. merchants and officers expressed confidence, with new officers installed for the year.

Congress Buchanan Policenews Association Ender Vy Woos Shelf Berg Leonard Gurry Charles J& Smith Otto CG Housebild Wooc Farquahl John Thompson Cherles Lord Sergi C L Dalrymple White House Maj Pichard Sylvester I Shelby Washington Auch Ap Sylvester Frank Buchanan Itnois Joseph Stragburger Retail Merchants Association City 5

Girl of 16 Confesses to Killing Insulter in County

Special to spe reports Mary Bowman a 16 year old girl from Grassy Mound has confessed to poisoning and bludgeoning Phi Duncan after he insulted her. She says his taunts prompted the act and will be taken to Lutesville for further arrangements in the case.

Mary Bowman Phi Dun Lutesville Duncan Sik

Wife Sues Ex-Congressman for Divorce and Name Restoration

Mrs Lidia P Coudrey seeks divorce from former Representative Harry M Coudrey and restoration of her maiden name Lidia B Cou lave. She alleges desertion and failure to provide support while naming associated places and services in the court filing.

Lidia P Coudrey St Louis Jan IL Lidia B Coulave Harry M Coudrey Coudrey

Wall Street Vaults Looted In Fire Ruins Rescued

Guns and guards surround the Equitable building ruin as detectives and police protect the salvage of billions in money and securities from vaults. Banks move assets to safety while gas leaks threaten explosions and workers rush to shore up walls amid a mass removal of wealth.

New Yorks Financial Center Ufljon Equitable Inspector Byrnes Wall Street American National Bank Cedar Street Laustable Broadway Ad ‘Tl Lower Broadway Bank Tenta Yaulfa Musk Mergantile Bankers Trust Company Lyter Bankers Trust Strong Equitable Trust Company Yo Broadway Kiech Bonds Trust Company Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Day of the Stock Exchange Law Committee Equitable Assurance Society Mercantile Safe Deposit Company Kountze Bros Andy i Money Wiliam A Rest Beisieir

Ten Days Without Food Rescued From Open Sea

Two men and a 1 year old boy survived eleven days at sea after leaving Key West in a small boat. They drifted about 200 miles east of Alligator Light off Florida before being found unconscious by British steamer Atbara. They were rescued by a lifeboat, brought aboard, and landed in Norfolk today.

Washington Post Norfolk Richard Wood James “Major Willig Higgs Alligator Light Jroway Florida

Man Renouncing Self Destruction Killed After Job Change

Janet-John McCord reports a man who renounced suicide after securing work with Louisville Street Railway was fatally struck by a streetcar. He had publicly declared intent to end his life, sought aid from the prosecuting attorney for his wife and children, and died shortly after the employment brought him to the barns. Police investigate the incident as relatives receive aid.

Washington Peat Louisville Janet—John McMcCord Louisille Street Railway Company McCord

Pomerene Under Fire Over Sherwood Pension Bill

Ohio lawmakers demand explanation from Senator Pomerene after he opposes the Sherwood pension bill. The House passed version contrasts with the original measure, escalating discontent among Ohio delegation and prompting Grand Army camps to consider action. The senator notes the current bill totals about ten million dollars versus the roughly twenty three million in Sherwood’s original proposal.

Ohio the Pomerene Ohi House Chosre Pomerene Sherwood He Gald

Wealth A Bar To Ambition Says Kruttschnitt Son

Janeisco reports T. E. Kruttschnitt, assistant superintendent of the Tucson division of the Southern Pacific, says wealth blocks ambitious young men. The son of Julius Kruttschnitt, a Harriman system official, recalls his own rise from humble work as an engine wiper and explains that workmen do not take him seriously because of his name. He adds he avoids official contact with his father to escape the handicap.

T E Kruttschnitt Sen Janeisco T I Kruttachnitt Tucson Southern Prcific Julius Kruttschnitt Harriman Kruttachnitt

Steamship Russiy Sinks In Black Sea Gale

Jan 11 reports from Bucharest Roumania say the Augelan steamer Russiy was foundered during a second gale in the Black Sea. The vessel carried passengers and crew, with most of the people believed to be drowned.

Bucharest Roumania Russ Yes Black Sea

Fist Routs Highwayman In Pittston Area Robbery Attempt

Dr James Gallagher of Pittston was accosted by a masked robber near Weakington Myst Wilkes-Barre as he returned from an early call. The physician fought back, delivering a punch that knocked the attacker to the ground, allowing him to escape into darkness.

Wilkes Byrre Pa Jani James Gallagher Pittston Gallagher

Flood Threat Grips Paris As Seine Rises

The Seine continues to overflow after a week of heavy rains and remains near the 1910 flood level. Hydrographic authorities warn of further rises causing widespread flooding of river wharves and surrounding areas in Paris.

Seine

Divorces Clashing Wealthy Du Pont Bancroft Case Moves Behind Closed Doors

In Wilmington Delaware the high profile divorce and cross claim of John Bancroft Jr and Madeleine du Pont Bancroft unfolds before Chief Justice Pennewill. Key testimony covers elopement to Paris and Munich, secret names, and the couple’s life in Germany before returning to the United States. Witnesses describe intimate meetings, shared trips, and the son born during their separation as the trial continues behind closed doors.

Wilmington Del John Bancroft Jr Madaleine du Pont Bancroft Alfred I du Pont Mr. Bancroft Pennewill Joan Bancroft Arrace Princeton Madeleine du Poke Dapenter Alfred L du Pont Paris Munich John Bancroft Anterion Max Heibler i Harvey Whiteman Bancroft Chert Johm Bancroft 3d T Bayard Heisel Germany

Gaye Knox Boots to President McKinley Confession

Reluctant admission before the House Steel Trust Board reveals Cabinet member was employed by a company he controlled. Questioners press on the scope of Sherman Law and whether the steel tariff was necessary, with the witness suggesting the need for a broader inquiry.

Multumithonawe Questoners

Carnegie admits Knox influence in cabinet appointment

Andrew Carnegie testifies before the steel committee, saying he recommended Philander Knox for Attorney General. Knox, once Carnegie Steel counsel, later joined McKinley’s cabinet. Knox’s associate J H Reed became a director of the steel firm after his cabinet rise. Carnegie says he had no knowledge of the Sherman act’s reach and did not expect his advisers to alert him.

Andrew Carnegie Steel McKinley Philander C Knox Knox Carnegie Steel Company Ironmaster JH Reed Mc Knox Areal Corporation Andrew Carneme House Committee of United States Steel Corporation McWinley E Cabin Net Carnegia Mir Gardéele We Gillicuddy Maine WeKinley Wi Knox McGillicudds Mi Shnot Knot & Reed J H Reed Reed Carnegie Aury Duke Know Congress McGifficuddy

Craxed Woman Douses Infant Slept, Fires at Family

In Wheeling West Virginia on January 1 a mentally troubled wife Mary Potesh attempted to kill her infant by poisoning it with benzine and then shot her husband twice in the arm after a neighbor child alerted others. Police and a posse stormed the home as she fired indiscriminately before collapsing after drinking a quart of benzine and is now in custody awaiting medical and legal proceedings.

Sperial Washington Wheeling Mary Potesh Cal Minet

Democratic leaders deny Harmon boost in national race

A Washington Post dispatch quotes Norman B. Mack denying party leaders favor Harmon while Bryan meets national committeemen in New York. Rumors of White House support for Harmon fade as Mack insists he is not aiding any candidate. Indiana Senator Kern and Massachusetts Governor Foss receive renewed backing amid a crowded field including Bryan, Wilson, Harmon, and Foss.

Bryan New York Ohio Pennsylvania Championg Specel Washington Post York New York Herald Norman B Mach Charman Democratic National Committee Democratic Party Mr Mack Wiliam J Bryen National Committee Washington Mack Guy Wilson Underwood Athe Mach Gey Harmon Ghiv Natonal Committee Gor Tarmons Pennssisania James 3 Guffey Pennsilania Harmon Guile Jrecerth Bran Hendeiburg Go. Wilson Gov Harmon John W Kern Indiana Stan Friends of Foss Massachusetts Friends Charles F Murphy Tammany

Husband Sentenced to 100 Days for Striking Wife

Aromoné Jan 11. Charles Bulouis began a jail term here today for striking his wife with a strap. He told Judge Green he believed he had a right to discipline his wife in a free country, and he argued the law should reflect that view. Bulouis received a 100 day sentence.

Aromoné Int Charles Bulouis Bulouis Green Bin Tod Cape

Possible Bacon Successor Named as Paris Ambassador Resigns

Larz Anderson of New York, recently named United States Minister to Belgium, is seen as the likely successor to Robert Bacon, who has resigned as ambassador to France to accept a Harvard fellowship. Bacon said the move has no political motive and aims to engage with American public problems, while affirming no plan to aid Roosevelt.

Taft Roosevelt Harvard Larz Anderson United States Ministeu Belgium Robert Bacon France Harard Anderson Paris Otto Barnard New York Stimson Amecan Kelton Harvard Universite Bacon Harvad University America Ameresa Civic Nationalite Amerca Farhtagines MW Bacon Sers Ce Ah Progres MO Bacon Cradel Prac Ewidentia Poli Tate

Dogs Die For Master

Special to The Waipten Pout New York January 1 Lieutenant Martin D Corbett an instructor of the mounted Police was found dead in his Bronx home celler. Two letters lay on his body and two dogs were described as having attacked him and his wife during the struggle with their teeth buried in their clothing as they tried to drag the couple to the door.

New York Martin D Corbett Dnl Mountee Police Bronx

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