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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
7
Pennsylvania lawmaker plans Tuesday to introduce a joint House and Senate resolution to create a commission to study the organic act, hear all interested parties, and draft a new statute. He argues the act is outdated and would shift more building and tax relief, with debate on federal versus district authority and implications for federal revenues.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a late 19th century revolt in Colombia, mentioning state departments, Mont mts, and a meeting in New York. It references Hoary f Lames at Maiseforth and an attempted seizure of a metal asset. The passage is garbled but indicates a revolutionary context and external involvement.
An urgent county liquor bill passed and now advances to the Kentucky governor. The measure, described as sweeping, faces final state review as supporters push for swift passage. Opponents warn of broader social impact while backers cite revenue and control gains.
Capt Barton W Cruikshank, known as Donata Douglas during his two year disappearance, returns from Porto Rico to New York amid exposure of his alleged affairs. He confirms his identity, denies sensational stories about women, and plans to meet his family to resolve the situation with engineer Percival Whipple noting future clarifications.
Prominent district set gathered at Pythian Temple for Caledonian Club Burns anniversary. A D Y L Leckie delivered an address praising Scotland’s resilience during wartime, recounting Burns’ enduring themes. The event concluded with a banquet following the performances.
District Attorney Whitman will pursue an investigation into butter price rises. Grand jurors will hear from officers of the New York Mercantile Exchange and commission men to determine possible conspiracy or unlawful fixing of prices. Prices have fallen since last Saturday as the probe begins.
Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark were the guests of honor at a state dinner hosted by American Minister Maurice Egan. A large turnout included Danish court dignitaries and many members of the diplomatic corps.
Locomotive engineers on eastern railroads demand a general wage increase of 16 to 19 percent across companies east of Chicago and north of the line of the Norfolk and Western and of the Ohio River. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company confirmed receipt of the engineers' demands and said steps were begun to study the matter in preparation for arbitration.
The funeral for Carnmar der Lees, a gunboat officer who died yesterday of yellow fever, took place with attendance from the American consul general, the Fovadoran minister of war and marine, Gen Andrade, and municipal representatives. The coffin bore American and cellular flags as the body was moved to the gunboat Taraul and then to York town.
The text describes worry as an intangible yet physical force that drains energy, courage, and action. It urges a frontal, disciplined response, treating worry as a disease to be fought directly rather than allowed to paralyze thinking and planning. It emphasizes turning attention to practical problem solving and maintaining calm, clear focus to regain control and begin recovery.
Delegates from Seattle Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles formed a Pacific coast coalition at the Willard Hotel to press Congress for Alaska improvements. They seek better harbors roads and lighting to reduce wrecks and high maritime risk, without advocating any political changes to Alaska’s government. Leaders include former Senator Wilson and Rep Sulzer with plans to meet President Taft and Secretary Fisher.
A small guinea pig, deprived of food and water for sixteen days, was found in the rib cage of its ruined laboratory by a chemist from the medical department. The survivor, rescued alive, will likely not be used for experiments again. Separately, two vaults of the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company in the Equitable Building were opened after a collapse, drawing a long line of customers awaiting access to safe boxes.
The presidency of the board of directors of the Winona Assembly and Ble Conference was accepted by William J Bryan according to ads received today. Mr Bryan and Sal Dickey are attempting to raise $300000 for the institution and Bryan will be elected formally at the next directors meeting.
A dispatch from Jettinje reports that police found a broad movement to topple the Montenegro dynasty and set up a new regime. The movement is allegedly led by Montenegrins in the United States who have sent 2000 to the revolutionary committee headquartered in Belgrade.
Rear Admiral Lewis Heller LS NM, retired, died at Mavis Hospital in New York today at about sixty. A Naval Academy graduate in 186?, he had been ill for months. Death caused by a complication of diseases.
An early 20th century advertisement urges readers with coughs and weakness to take Ozomulslen, promoted as a nourishing fortifier and life saver against tuberculosis. It offers sample bottles by mail and markets a Norway gold model cod liver oil emulsion directed at children and adults seeking health and strength.
Berlin reports the final Reichstag reballot result shows Socialists as the strongest party with 46 percent national liberal and progressive groups, conservatives allied, and independent deputies. The working majority of the conservative center is overturned, leaving control potentially in National Liberal hands able to form a majority with either side.
President Taft commuted the immediate execution sentence of Toy Toys, an Umatilla Indian, who killed Dr Anna Edna after her failed treatment of his father. The tribe viewed the doctor as a witch, justifying the slaying. he had been convicted in Portland, Oregon.
President Taft to join the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association February event in Alexandria. Plans include a wreath at Mount Vernon tomb, informal sessions at the Masonic Temple, and a reception. Delegates and guests will gather for business sessions and addresses by officials.
President Taft will participate in the dedication ceremonies for a John Paul Jones statue under construction on the Potomac Speedway. The unveiling date is not fixed, but April 16 is considered. Sculptor Paul H. Nichols of New York leads the memorial, funded by a Congress appropriation of $50,10.
A car carrying Miss Greg orys Mack and her fiancé Joseph Stogckle was struck by an Illinois Central train interurban car near Toledo. The impact overturned the vehicle and Miss Mack was killed. The fiancé and real estate agent KR Blair escaped with bruises. one passenger Lt may have been injured. More details awaited official report.
Mrs Joseph Drexel, widow of industrialist Joseph Drexel and mother of Mrs Harry Lehr of Baltimore, died at her Philadelphia town residence. The Drexel name ties to the Diesel fortune and Washington society circles. In Maryland, Margaret Bartup, widow of Isaac Bartup and farmer, died in Waynesboro of double pneumonia while visiting her daughter. She leaves nine children, including Mollie and Jala Bartup of Washington, DC.
The Sixty second Congress tariff debate begins with Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania opening in favor of the steel and iron schedule. Payne’s motion to defer until a tariff board report passes on party lines, with Republicans signaling no substitute but amendments.
Albert Tyler, convicted of murdering his father in law Robert W. Robinson on December 4, was spared the death penalty after the jury petitioned for a lighter sentence. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Maryland penitentiary, with the court noting the jury petition influenced the verdict.
Maryland official and editor dies from acute indigestion at his country home Hally Hall near Bilton Col aged 61 He had just been reappointed state auditor for four years and had held the office since creation He was editor and proprietor of the Cecil Democrat and married Miss Ligise Walmsley with one son Reynolds Ash surviving Funeral planned for Sunday afternoon.
George Cochran head of an old Philadelphia family and prominent social figure died at his home after a brief illness. He was father of Countess de Ferran who married Count Georges Ginout Ne Lernon of France. Cochran, a Princeton University graduate and extensive traveler, was 77 years old. The countess, aboard ship, was summoned home due to her father’s death.
Mrs Jane McDougal of Hinckleburg Alabama describes months of intense itching and scratching from eczema. She used Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticur Soap Baths with hot water, noting great improvement after about fourteen months and reporting no recurrence for nearly a year.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Toilette. It instructs to apply ointment to affected parts with the finger rinse with soap, wash with water, and use Cuticura Soap regularly for toilet and bath to prevent skin issues. It mentions a free sample and a postal address for Cuticura Dept T Baton.
Boston dispatch says Governor Foss seeks an immediate investigation of the Lawrence textile strike. He urges probing wage cuts by mill owners, ties to tariff protection, and whether national law benefits reached laborers. He recommends a special legislative committee with power to secure books and witnesses for a full hearing.
Telegraphic notes report a devastating early today explosion causing a major fire that destroyed the Acme Malting Company elevator at Bloomingdale Road and North Forty Avenue in Chicago. Estimated damage runs to 530000 with unknown blast cause.
Budapest report says Archduke Joseph, grandnephew of Emperor Francis Joseph, was operated on today for appendicitis. Attending physicians state he is not yet out of danger.
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