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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1913
Page
1
Governor excited by charge declares the type of trail behind a meeting of social workers. The productive discussion hints at possible overhauling of affairs in the capital, with emphasis on profit and power rules and a zealous approach.
An A. J. McKelway column criticizes how Washington DC governance is dominated by a triangle of profit and power centered on speculative real estate interests and a connected trio of influential figures.
President elect Wilson draws praise for his stance on reform and warns of a District of Columbia governance system influenced by a "triangle of profit and power" tied to speculative real estate. A speakers' conference in Hoboken features McKelway on Washington as a model city and discusses immigration, child labor, and labor laws with Wilson expressing cautious enthusiasm for practical plans.
The speaker urges gathering and coordinating information from citizens and experts to guide public action. He stresses that government responds to public opinion, not originates it, and calls groups to act as forces shaping policy from outside the core leadership.
In Trenton New Jersey striking Princeton students substituted for the church choir at St Michael’s Episcopal Church. They led morning and evening services as picketing union actions disrupted regular choir members. The organist and singers who quit were replaced and some regular worshippers stayed away. The substitutes performed competently and returned to Princeton after services.
Evansville reports Capt. William Elliott surveys flood conditions under Maj. Gen. Wood authority to draw on army stores for relief. Ohio River remains stationary. Beulah Crevasse widens to 125 feet, flood six feet deep, rail traffic suspended between Birds Point and Malden. minimal livestock loss feared as Riverside division tracks remain in use.
Edward Powell, active in Denver society, obtained a marriage license in Littleton after a wager and announced plans to wed Mrs. Gilbert McElveen. McElveen denied any license or engagement, calling the report a probable misprint or a foolish joke.
A raucous Knights of Momus banquet in Washington featured a dilapidated tramp interrupting speakers, suffragists demanding to lead the inaugural parade, and a mock cabinet lineup as Wilson’s future administration loomed. The event showcased the era’s political theater with public figures, humor, and protest.
Washington dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan will be Secretary of State with seven positions filled. Morgenthau would lead Treasury, Burleson Agriculture, Palmer Attorney General, Daniele Postmaster General, Gardner Interior, totaling six men. Morgenthau, a New Jersey neighbor and New York voter, is allied with Cleveland Dodge, major Wilson backer and preconvention financier.
A Philadelphia World dispatch reports a manicure girls dinner at the Hotel Majestic in New York was canceled after the wife of a wealthy clubman warned the hotel manager. Billy Boas and Yale Dolan had invited thirty hotel guests, but with the notice the event broke up and the group dispersed. Dolan and Boas promise a future gathering.
Mme Putobio sent seconds after her husband insulted her honor provoking a duel. In the encounter she attacked vigorously while he parried. A final thrust pierced his heart and killed him instantly.
A Balearic Island workman on Archduke Miramik's estate fires at himself with a revolver. The shot grazes the archduke and severely wounds a governess. Barcelona dispatch reports a plot-like feel to the incident as authorities investigate.
New York Jan 28 30000 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen reiterate willingness to arbitrate for higher wages and better conditions. They contest a statement that they blocked arbitration and propose a five or seven member board named by Chief Justice White and Dr C Neill to settle the dispute. The dispute centers on arbitration method and stems from recent conferences with railroads and engineers.
A 77 year old Oshkosh man, William Lane, was revived after a pulmotor treatment in a case labeled one of the most remarkable restorations to life. He was found in a gas-filled room and rushed to Emergency Hospital where Drs. Zinkhan and Lewie assisted in reviving heart action during transport. Lane later improved and identified his daughter Adige Gusto Lane, who reported him missing with a city resident.
The report outlines transport arrangements for the American ambassador and affiliates, with Tas offering his private car for the Bry family and party. Mrs Bryce and others associated with Thomas Nelson Page and Thom will travel to Mart or accompany the ambassador. The group plans visits to Pensacola and the university, and includes Southern Railway arrangements and guest accommodations.
In the January morning clash near Techia Captain McIllan led six enlisted men and scouts against Moros. Several killed include Diet. William Townsend and Lieut. Cochran with nineteen enlisted men wounded. Wounds to Townsend and Cochran described as serious. Moro losses not provided. Engagement interrupted as reports of ambushes and surprises persist. Capt McNelly, killed, born Scotland 1870, served in Second Cavalry. Townsend born Sept 23, 1836, enlisted June 8, rose to first sergeant then first lieutenant of Philippine Scouts.
In a wartime editorial the Union predicts an inevitable conflict between Peru and Bolivia. The piece cites Bolivia’s warlike moves and statements by General Samuel Montes and Bolivian ambassadors in Pats, with the port city of Arara on the Pacific mentioned.
A New York court issue orders aid to pay 23476 or bond furnish to avoid prison for Civil War veteran Daniel Sickles. Sheriff Harburger delays service until Monday and contemplates lawful options while Sickles’ home on Ruth Avenue remains guarded by a loyal servant resisting entry. Flags deck the Sickles residence as locals raise funds to relieve the old general’s debt.
Reports state 300 men led by Marcel Caraveo push toward Chihuahua City as Mexican central authorities discuss withdrawing the federal garrison. Rebel forces threaten to occupy the town while the Puebla region near Guadalupe on the Texas border remains tense.
Four candidates vie for the long term and three for the short term in Arkansas. Beginning March 4, the full term will be contested by former Attorney General Hall Norwood and others. Short term candidates include Judge W. M. Kavanaugh, David J. Xing, and State Rep. Ve T. C. Jobe.
A Washington Post report describes a divorce of Nicholas Spielberg from attorney after claims of repeated marriages. Witnesses allege Spielberg pursued a ninth marriage, with references to familial connections and a sisterhood member in Michigan. Spielberg reportedly disappeared after his last residence with the witness.
A large fire at 311 Missouri Avenue northwest destroyed the Corbin stable housing about two dozen horses and damaged adjoining buildings. Eighteen horses died. rescuers saved two panic-stricken horses and mules from nearby stables. Police and firefighters controlled crowds as Fox and Mueller’s stables were affected. The destroyed stable, formerly McDermott Carriage Co, totaled about 10 000 in value. Corbin estimated insurance at 95 000 with half his stock losses.
Three would be kidnapers abducted Montgomery Deaver grandson of a prominent surgeon from a Denver estate in Wyncote. They seized John Twin the caretaker’s grandson by mistake, questioned him, then released him after realizing the error. Authorities pursue the culprits amid a wide search.
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