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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
5
Twenty four lines of OCR text appear to reference an article about 13 indictments. Names and places are garbled but likely involve a local court proceeding, defendants, and charges. The readable fragments mention William Chris and various terms like indictments and weapons.
Freman Raher seeks return of his daughter through custody proceedings. He requests the court to favor his position and defray related costs. The filing references support from Leardy Corporation and includes payment of appearance fees. The text is fragmented but indicates a legal custody action seeking restoration of guardianship.
An article reports attempts to enjoin unions from organizing a strike at the brewer’s plant on Lapet Street and to restrain actions by TEC members and others. Presidents, secretaries, and union officials face alleged rule violations in handling horses as arbitration proceedings are pursued.
Judge Ewing reports Wilson was forced to address editor questions, amid factions within Wilson and Harvey camps. Controversy over Watterson meeting details and pressure from Kanes supporters lead to statements. Wilson and McBryan avoid the issue, with a State convention debate looming for delegate selection in Hutchinson.
An overheard Washington dinner tale ties Gay Wilson Col Watt erson and Thomas P Tiyan to Gov Wilson and reshapes Woodrow Wilson support. Cal Watterson hints at shifting loyalties as Speaker Clark and others plan Florida visits and guest lists for April 1 event at Washington.
The Jats of Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Clark of Missouri loom in the balance as Democratic presidential candidacies hinge on convention outcomes. If Missouri favors Joseph Folk or Clark withdraws, Clark may bow out and Folk gain the field. if Clark remains, a two Missouri candidates risk party safety. Wilson and Clark face the progressive wing with Bryan’s backing possible, while talk of Marshall and Kern surfaces but Wilson and Clark lead the contest.
In Fort Worth the wife of a banker, Mes Sneed, secured release from an asylum through court action. The case follows an alleged elopement with A Gee and Tha Kiting of 4 & Boyce. A hearing is scheduled tomorrow as Sneed’s husband JB.
Senator Claude A Swensen of Virginia lauds Confederate generals Robert E Lee and Thomas J. Jackson as great warriors during a commemorative event in Washington. The ceremony, hosted by Camp No 111 and several Confederate veteran groups, witnessed Crosses of Honor awarded to multiple veterans and performances by the Southern Belief-Soviets Confederate Choir.
An inmate from the Government Hospital for the Insane on parole attacked conductor Vallandingham aboard an Awicoatia car over the Eastern Branch bridge. Passengers restrained the maniac, several women fainted, and Policeman Tarmer arrested Frank Woo McKenna. Vallandingham declined hospital care and prepared to continue working.
Weather notes cover Washington and Atlantic coast warnings with mixed conditions across regions. King George and Queen Victoria voyage back to England aboard the steamer Medina after visiting India, with the royal party remaining aboard during the return sea crossing.
German envoy count von Bernstorff told three hundred Washington Board of Trade members that local self government is the cornerstone of the German empire and praised municipal strength. He cited Washington as beautiful and urged governance based on local suffrage amid applause.
The text presents a chaotic mix of church names and religious groups including Methodist Episcopal, Evangelical Christian Science, Unitarian, and Spiritualist services. It references public rooms, meeting times, and community events across multiple faiths, with scattered mentions of dates, addresses, and organizers in a dense OCR fragment.
Mrs Tydia torng Withee longtime Washington correspondent and member of several women’s clubs died at Georgetown University Hospital after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jatiz Yow, came to Washington ten years ago, was the first nonv Presser of the West National Press tius WV Witt HAs, member of the Toab1 of At can Pen Women tae, and delivered lectures widely. Survived by relatives and a secretary on the city board of health.
Report from a quirky event at a local hall where poultry acted as fighters under a mock boxing setup. Leather gloves were replaced with spurs, and spectators watched as the absurd match unfolded with no real punches or bells.
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