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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1912

Page

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United States warns Cuba against revolt and military action

The State Department warns President Gomez that the United States will intervene if peace is not preserved in Cuba. US troops stand ready to land 3000 to 8000 men within five days, with ships held at Newport News as tensions rise over the Veterans Association push to oust officials allied with Spain.

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United States warns Cuba to prevent threatened crisis

The State Department notes to President Gomez warns Cuba to enforce laws, preserve order, and avoid actions that would force U S consideration of measures under relations obligations. The message expresses grave concern and reaffirmed U S vital interest in Cuba's stability and republic.

Cuba United States Republic of Cuba State Department Gomez

Threat Stirs Cubans Action May Calm Agitation

Havana reports a threatened U S intervention in Cuban affairs sparks intense public debate. Gen Emilio Nunez warns he will defend independence if attacked while veterans split over intervention, some urging it to restore order and calm business, others opposing foreign interference.

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Harper's Weekly Drops Woodrow Wilson Nomination Support

Special to The Washington Post. Harper's Weekly explains removing Woodrow Wilson from its editorial page after Gov Wilson stated that the support harmed his candidacy. The magazine cites reader cooperation and fairness as reasons and notes Gov Wilson refused comment at his home in Princeton on January 16.

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Johnson Wins District Asphalt Plant Fight In House

Representative Johnson of Kentucky led a solo push in the House to strike the District of Columbia asphalt plant provision from the District appropriation bill via the Holman Rule. Burleson countered with a $320,000 increase for street repairs, arguing the plant would have saved $87,000, while Johnson defended his committee size and delayed action, with consideration resuming today and likely a new point of order against related paragraphs.

Johnson Kentucky District of Columbia Burleson Texas Munn Messra Lobeck Dyer Berger Johnsen Garlee Great Falls

Padded brick burglar invited to jewelers banquet

In Chicago a thief who smashed store windows and stole goods worth $9,000 has been asked by the Chicago Wholesale Jewelers Association to attend their banquet Thursday night. A letter signed Rosa says a husband who betrayed him to the police would be spared. the thief promises restitution. W. F. Juergens, banquet chairman, says the association remains sincere in offering protection.

Washington Post Chicago Chicago Wholesale Jewelers’ Association Rosa W. F. Juergens

Fears U S Senator Rebuts Plutocratic Socialism at Banquet

Senator Reed charges Taft and Roosevelt back a trust supervision plan and warns legalized monopolies would trigger a socialist revolution. At the American Meat Packers banquet in Washington, Reed slams such policy while praising Speaker Clark and predicting a Missouri presidential candidate. He cites Carnegie and Rockefeller allies and notes packers favor supervision in sworn testimony.

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Diamond Fate of Chicken Sparks Big Debate

A speech attacks regulating trusts by sizing honest values and wages, arguing it would empower monopolies and mirror socialism. The banquet includes talk of the meat trust and a playful exchange about trust prosecutions led by Senator Curtis. A prized bird named Champion dies after a jewel swallows. an operation to recover it ends fatally for the cock.

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Head to pay doctor's bill in strange Kentucky tale

Representatives from Dr Blair of Apache Girle travel through eastern Kentucky to Whitesburg to claim the head from the body of Smith Touch as payment for saving Fouch's life after a shooting. Blair aided Fouch with a brain procedure and notes Touch promised his head to settle the debt upon death.

Middlesboro Blair East Kentucky Whitesburg Smith Ouch Slair Fouch Touch

FOWLS CAUSE GOLD RUSH IN MANITOBA

The discovery of gold nuggets in fowls found on the E Nott farm near Minitonas Manitoba has sparked a stampede. Stores closed as locals rush to stake claims with over 50 claims taken. The Jan 1 report notes farms nearby are disturbed by the sudden rush.

Minitonas Manitoba E Nott

Roosevelt Denies Campaign Involves Steel Trust Aid

New York Herald plans to publish that Roosevelt supporters deny U S Steel campaign for delegates. Taft allies claim proof of his candidacy and aim to deny renomination. McHarg Perkins and Roosevelt friends travel the South denying coordination and pledging loyalty to Republican goals. Roosevelt refrains from confirming any nomination path, citing prior statements and avoiding pipe dreams.

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Election of Officers for the Packing Association

The association yesterday elected officers including President Benjamin W. Corkran Jr of Streett & Corkran Co Baltimore MD Vice President George A Hormel Co Austin Minnesota Secretary George L McCarthy National Provisioner New York City Treasurer Charles Booth J Roth Packing Co Cincinnati Ohio Executive Committee Sydney H Sinclair T M Sinclair Co Cedar Rapids Iowa Chairman N O Newcomb Lake Erie Provision Co Cleveland Ohio C H Ogsen Pittsburgh Provision and Packing Co Pittsburgh Payd J Feilh J B Felha Co Philadelphia

Benjamin W. Corkran, Jr Streett & Corkran Company Baltmore George 4. Horms George A. Hormel & Co Austin, Minn George L. McCarthy The National Provisioner New York City Charles Booth J . Roth Packing Company Cincinnati Ohio Sydney H. Sinclair T M. Sinclair & Co Cedar Rapids Towa

Threat to Intervene in Cubs

A condensed index entry notes proposed intervention in Cubs. Mentions Cubans stunned by American action and references to an asphalt plant cut from district. Includes brief references to Roosevelt save and senator fears plutocratic socialism with other items like Mrs. Morse appeal and a forthcoming ice fete.

Cubs Bil Roosevelt Morse Muat Peking Ohio Cromwell National Board of Trade Social Leaders Court

Graft From Amputated Leg Aids Burned Child

Remarkable skin grafting operation at Lockport City Hospital aims to save 6 year old Rose Smith burned December 21. Skin was taken from 62 year old Samuel Bowler's amputated leg. About 135 pious of skin planted on the child. Night report says she was doing splendidly.

Washington Post Buffalo Lockport City Hospital Rose Smith Samuel Bowler

Morse banker begs for clemency as death nears in prison

Attorney for Morse states he cannot live more than thirty days and urges against transfer to Hot Springs. Morse, former New York financier and prisoner patient at Fort McPherson, suffers rapid deterioration with three progressive diseases. Attorney General Wickersham expected to be told of his condition as Morse’s wife Charlies Morse seeks commutation.

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Girl Killed in Death Pact in Pittsburgh

Virginia Fusco aged 46 a milliner is dead and Joseph Fusco aged 38 a carpenter and cousin of the young woman is dying from a death pact attempt. The lovers from respected East End families sought to marry despite parental opposition and were shot at a street corner near her home as she returned from work.

Pittsburgh Virginia Fusco Joseph Fusco Fusco East End

Two Missing After Fire at Boston Hotel Revere

Two laundry workers, Susan Wonerty and Anna McDervitt, unaccounted after a blaze that destroyed the Bullfinch Street annex of the Hotel Revere early today. Fire crews, police, and hotel staff evacuated about 300 guests amid dramatic rescues through smoke and flames. officials fear the worst as bodies have not been found.

Boston Jey Susan Wonerty Anna McDervitt Revere Hoatelry

Celebration Aims to Rival Northern Carnivals at Sea Shore

Festivities set to begin at 7 30 o clock with sleigh riders and automotrists lining shore to view Guders in gale costumes. A marine band may be procured for the event enhancing maritime pageantry and reader interest.

Ice Carnival Plans With Citywide Lantern Festival

A planned Ice Carnival will clear the Samiclent tee to host the Ing population and all residents. The event begins at dusk and runs to about 11 pm with nearchlights and Japanese lanterns. Spectators are urged to wear costumes. police will ensure safety for women and children at Potomac Park near the Tidal Basin by Seventeenth Street, south of the Pan American and near municipal bething pools, with access via nearby streetcar lines.

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