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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
9
A sprawling, temperate view on Taft administration allies and reforms fills columns, with commentary on enforcement by Attorney General Wickersham, Stephenson case, and gender roles. The piece reflects early 20th century editorial tone, touching on trusts, politics, butter pricing, and international affairs, citing figures and places in Washington and New York while weaving in cultural observations.
Lord Decies and Miss Vivien Gould rent Luttrellstown from Lord Annaly after a lucky lottery ticket changed a bookseller’s life. The Luttrellstown estate, famed since Henry VI, sits beside the Liffey near Dublin. The story traces the White family rise, Annaly’s parliamentary seat, Holdenby House ties, marriages, a fatal auto crash, and Col Laycock’s wealth and ventures including the Blyth and Tyne Railroad and a Boer War service record.
Theodore W Manaster led protests against a bill to prohibit interstate transportation of liquor to stop church communion wine. Reverend George Shubert of Wilkes-Barre, Pa, testified before the House Judiciary Committee yesterday. The committee said the measure would not affect treasury needs, and Shubert left relieved.
A list of army orders assigns officers and quartersmasters to posts in Atlanta New York San Francisco Hawaii and Chicago with deputies and reports to the general staff. It includes names like Conrad Fe Xerferfer William C Weitaker John B Bellinger James Norman May Pettus and Daniel McCanty among others and covers transfers to Fort Terry Fort Adams Fort Ord and Fort Leavenworth as well as depots in Philadelphia and Newport. It also notes retirements and promotions and references Canadian matters involving Lord Somers and various officers.
A commentary argues that the Taft administration’s Cuba and Mexico stance secured peace through measured mobilization and diplomacy rather than invasion. It praises the President and Secretary of State for restraint and warns that without preparedness the United States could not project moral influence. The piece criticizes District funding cuts and education privatization, urging opposition to economies harming public services and local projects.
Dr Nitobe Inazō, famed educator from Tokyo, spoke at the National Geographic Society about Formosa after Japan’s acquisition. He cited fevers conquered, fences built along tribal regions, and conflict with headman tribes ending as armored resistance waned. He noted Japan’s control reduced deadly fevers and highlighted Nitobe’s writings on historic Japanese creeds.
In Los Angeles on January 19 a court demonstration tested criminal detection by heart pulsations. A Tacoma Wash metalworker, Arthur Smith, confessed after his pulse rose from 19 to 91 when naming himself James Smith ers. Judge Cassidy ruled he was not telling the truth, then the rate dropped and he claimed his true name amid hesitation. He apologized, claiming honesty and his North relatives.
Andrew Carnegie, the multimillionaire, faced delays in collecting twenty dollars in witness fees for his House steel trust committee testimony. A New York notary who witnessed the voucher failed to affix his seal, and the matter remains unsettled until corrected by the Chief Clerk Jerry South of the House.
Senate considered the appropriation bill for the District of Columbia and moved toward further review while a notary omission blocked a witness from testifying. The committee deferred action on opiate regulation and the treasury and foreign affairs debated cost studies. The public buildings committee prepared a report proposing 916,000 for public construction as the House adjourned at 4:45 PM.
The second Consumers' League meeting convened at Misa Maderra school on 1238 Nineteenth Street NW. Charles F Nesbit spoke on city store conditions, urging members to pursue the society's plans. Officers Harvey Wiley, Vilas de Leopoulos, Ruth Noyes, Mrs William G Stuart, and W D Hoover led the group of prominent residents.
Arthur Gallo a young machinist was awarded 769 by the appellate division of the supreme court for the loss of his spleen following injuries from a building incident. A surgeon removed the spleen and sought 4 000 in damages from the building owner. Medical testimony questioned survivability after splenectomy with beliefs that many doctors doubted long life post surgery.
The government will erect a new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building in this city using Indiana limestone quarried at Bedford Indiana. The plan approved after a 10 to 8 vote by the House committee on public buildings and grounds favors Indiana stone over granite with granite supported by Secretary MacVeagh. About GW carloads of Indiana stone will be delivered from Bedford quarries.
J J Parrell president of United States Steel and J A Heed head of Pittsburgh Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad and Carnegie ally will testify Monday before the House steel trust investigating committee. The panel seeks details on the corporation s expert business and special department before Parrell became president.
Rebels say it will take a month for workmen to tunnel access to the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company vaults within the Equitable building. The vaults reportedly hold millions in valuables and a watchman is locked inside each night.
United States Minister F Egan and Mrs Egan hosted a dinner at the legation in Copenhagen for King Frederick and a select group of Danish court dignitaries diplomats and other notable figures. The event marked a reciprocal honor for the U S sending the Atlantic fleet to Copenhagen last spring.
A New Jersey fourth class midshipman at the Naval Academy violated the rule against smoking. Secretary Meyer decided to condone the offense and ordered reinstatement, potentially allowing the cadet to pursue a naval officer career. The case highlights academy discipline and future commissions.
Misa Maguire, principal of the Wharton School, lectured on The Backward Child before Washington’s Special Child Study Club at Business High School Hour. She argued that individualized instruction yields more progress than mass methods, urging tailored plans for each student. France Seeks More Aeroplanes for Army. Paris reports the government will request 4,408,000 dollars from the chamber of deputies to build military aircraft.
After talks with attending powers Britain withdrew the invitation to the United States for the June London wireless conference. Officials cited that only signatories of the 1960 Berlin wireless convention could attend. US agencies say nonrepresentation harms dignity and future access to European wireless advances.
New York banker James Speyer was awarded the German Emperor's Red Eagle second class, conferred via the German ambassador in Washington. The honor recognizes his family’s financial influence and efforts to improve Germany United States relations, including founding the Theodore Rongevelt professorship at the University of Berlin and promoting exchanges between leading universities.
At a Political Study Club meeting Mrs Helen Tindall introduced a resolution urging commissioners to appoint 107 women to join with the men chosen to organize the 1914 centennial celebration of peace with England. Mrs C Kent and others spoke in favor as Mrs BR Thompson presided. It was announced the Stanton Club, led by Mrs Harvey Wiley, will meet Thursday for parcels post discussions with senators and House members.
A large party including foreign representatives army aides navy officers and members of Congress left yesterday by special train for Port Sche to attend the formal opening Monday of the east railroad extension to Key West Ambassador Gama of Brazil led the foreign guests with Lieut Comdr Benoisto of the French embassy and others from Italy Oregon and Florida in attendance among many House committees on military naval and rivers and harbors affairs members.
The Manchester cotton dispute ending a lockout of about 400,000 workers on December 1 has been settled. Employers and workers agreed by a two to one vote to accept a one year truce over the use of non union labor. Mills to reopen Monday with the settlement seen as a victory for employers. The note also mentions broader political commentary about Taft and Morse.
Reflections of a Bachelor laments men seeking heroism and women’s sense noting truth and knowledge shape relations. It argues sensible behavior outperforms bluster, salary management shows character, and spending precedes earning.
A jumble of pointed paragraphs on dating and social mores. Observations note women’s fickleness wealth chasing tailor made ideas and bachelor wisdom. The piece blends humor with social commentary on marriage temptation and parsonage expectations.
Report from Indianapolis and surrounding areas notes Indiana Republicans largely back Taft for renomination at Chicago. Judges and politicians discuss party unity, Roosevelt as unlikely, and internal debates about alignment with the Taft administration. Arizona and New Mexico lean Taft, while Wilson-supporting factions face shifting dynamics ahead of the Republican convention.
In London on January 19, news that the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia will not visit Washington during their U S trip draws commentary. Locals doubt the royal decision, trusting the Duke’s judgment. In Philadelphia the Rev Francis Michael Sheeran, former president of Villanova College, dies at twenty.
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