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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
1
Lodge and Longworth visit former president Roosevelt, admitting talks on politics but offering no light on his position. Longworth still supports renomination and the campaign plan. Taft headquarters to open. campaign moves tied to Southern states and party factions amid debate over Rooseveltism and Taft policy.
The Roosevelt candidacy gains momentum with Indiana and Ohio Republicans forming clubs, California and New Jersey Republicans signaling support, and governors Johnson and Glasscock backing Roosevelt. Meetings in Sangamon and Kanawha counties endorse him, while North Dakota and Michigan show early primary and committee activity. A Philadelphia house-to-house drive is slated to push Roosevelt for president.
The District appropriation bill reduces extra pay for 1590 National Guardsmen from 1.25 to 0.60 dollars per day and eliminates funding for a garbage reduction plant and an asphalt plant. Representative Johnson of Kentucky led the push for economy, removing several provisions and delaying some items. The bill passes the House near unchanged and heads to the Senate with a total of 10.31 million dollars.
Reports from several Southern states indicate strong support for a key candidate as a live boom at the convention. West Virginia delegates plan an uninstructed roll to Baltimore despite earlier expectations for Meck Graw to secure support for Woodrow Wilson and a split in delegate guidance.
Issac H. Swetgard former general superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway died in St Lucie Florida after a catfish sting delivered a fatal poison. He had retired in 2001 after guiding trolley ventures in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and was 68 years old.
The House debated an amendment by Maryland Representative Linthicum to credit pupil tax payments against current tuition when the annual tax payment is less than the estimated tuition cost. After passage, Mr Garrett returned to the floor and was congratulated by Representative Burleson, who managed the bill.
Louisville society matron Anna Nock Williams deserts her chauffeur husband Howard B Williams within a day of eloping, prompting police to locate him. Howard, 21, listed as chauffeur and son of State Senator Andrew B Williams of Buffalo, was wed by a Jeffersonville magistrate. bride is daughter of Robert F Neck and granddaughter of late millionaire John Pinzer.
Boston date line reports Stins N Phelps, the Monroe Bridge outlaw, electrocuted for the June 12, 1810 killing of Deputy Sheriff Emmett F. Hoskins. Gov Foss’s council refused to commute. Phelps wrote a final letter, faced the death chamber calmly, and was pronounced dead after the current was applied.
A severe quake in Zante Tonian Islands today destroyed five villages and damaged the capital to about 900000 dollars. Eight people died and the government sent warships with provisions and tents. Shocks were felt in Leukas Cephalonia and London reports Athena dispatch.
The front cover features a color reproduction of George Washington's Mount Vernon garden. This issue of the Family Magazine section promises engaging and valuable content worth securing with The Sunday Post.
In Pittsburgh a woman, Mrs Mary Korpanty, held five constables at bay for four hours by staying naked in a bath. The jury found the constables not guilty and found Mrs Korpanty guilty of obstructing justice, ordering her to pay eight dollars and court costs.
Chicago fashion notes say spring hats will soar in price and height, with brims shrinking to a minimal edge. Trimmings feature taffeta silk and straw, velvet quills, and floral accents while strict standards ban false hair, pushing wearers toward plain grandmotherly looks. Chicago and Paris clash over hat design as milliners scout the Louvre influence.
Rome reports Italy and France agree in principle on settlement terms over the Manouba incident. Negotiations aim to satisfy France while protecting Italy’s dignity, amid arrests of Red Crescent members aboard the French steamer Manouba en route to Tunis. The question remains whether Italy should release or turn over suspects, and what guarantees France must provide if Turkish prisoners are involved.
Dale France reports Jan 25 that local committees, formed to buy the Pasteur birthplace house, have accepted John D Rockefeller’s donation covering the purchase price plus $11,000 for maintenance. The offer was relayed to the committee via the foreign office.
Huntington Ind Jan 2 A feather drawn into Miss Cora Stults lungs months ago while she worked as a milliner caused an infection that led to her death today. The case highlights dangers from foreign bodies in the respiratory system and the fragile outcome of long term complications. Absent additional details, the report notes the fatal outcome and medical explanation without sensational description.
New York Times reports mixed signals from governors across parties. Three Republicans Aldrich Glasscock Osborn back Roosevelt while Hadley and Goldsborough lean Taft. Hawley Idaho remains undecided. Eight Democratic governors show no consensus with Crace and O Neal backing Harmon Underwood or Clark respectively. Blease favors Harmon while Marshall and Brewer keep options open.
Secretary Knox testified before House expenditures committees admitting lax oversight of Lake Champlain celebration funds. Vouchers disclosed 250 for flowers, wine and meals for Canadian officials and other public guests including Taft, Bryce, Root, Hughes. He ordered future emergency fund expenditures inspected by the President before approval.
Dr Jame s Day the chancellor of Syracuse University dismissed eleven history students after an inquiry found 24 of 80 had perfect papers on January 17. The students admitted using advance copies of exam questions prepared by Prof Hat Sperry. Day said legal action possible. one student named by Day admitted taking a panel from a printer’s package. Names of those suspended withheld.
Special to The Grashington reports Los Angeles January weather and Vernon team manager Happy Hogan attempted to catch balls dropped from a Curtiss model at 500 feet. Glen Martin dropped two dozen balls but Hogan dropped them all, claiming momentum from the airship is needed for success.
New York dealer Jacob Ginsberger was convicted for adulterating turkeys with one pound sinkers in each bird. Inspector Albert Luts testified to the deception, and the court sentenced him to three months in the penitentiary. A separate note mentions a dinner program at the Hotel Continental with music on Sunday evening.
J P Morgan withdraws his celebrated art collection from the Victoria and Albert Museum after years of loan. The Times notes the collection valued near 50000 dollars is crowded and poorly displayed with unlabeled items and lacking acknowledgement of Morgan's generosity. It hopes officials will correct the short sightedness.
Nellie Prince, under Pittsburgh indictment for burglaries at the Thaw and Kaufmann homes, surrenders in Chicago claiming innocence. She laughs at detectives, recounts troubled marriages, and awaits extradition proceedings as authorities allege a string of misfortunes linked to the case. The Thaw and Kaufmann jewels were stolen in January 1903 and later partially recovered, with further indictments named in Pittsburgh.
Havana January 28 The forward turret of the Maine, vanished after the explosion, has been found buried two feet from the starboard side and two feet aft of its original position. The 300 ton mass, including the two 10 inch guns and barbette, lies inverted with barbette on top. No attempt will be made to remove it before cofferdam work for the wreck. Aiken Augusta Floriana are noted.
Duke of Connaught visits Washington in a stateful sequence of meetings and receptions. He calls on President Taft at the White House, dines at the British Embassy hosted by Ambassador Bryce, and delivers an address at the National Press Club before boarding a late-night train to New York. The visit, though brief, is marked by formal courtesy and high-profile attendees, with Cameron's entourage and cabinet members in attendance at key events.
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