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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1912
Page
1
A national figure denounces radical reformers aiming to recall judges and upend independent courts. He warns against popular power overriding justice, arguing for constitutional safeguards and preserving judicial independence amid unrest in Ohio and beyond.
Gov Wilson of New Jersey spoke in Boston during an eighteen hour visit, addressing the Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board and City Club. Olney praised him as the best hope for the country’s future, citing honesty and leadership while Wilson urged stronger representative government and then went on to Providence for Rhode Island talks. He plans to return home to Trenton after a brief stopover.
A Department of Commerce and Labor inquiry accuses steel firms of replacing skilled workers with unskilled labor paid 14 cents an hour. The study details 24 hour shifts, seven day weeks, and widespread language barriers among workers, with 172,706 employees across the industry and 73,559 working 72 hours or more weekly.
The passage notes a long term move to reduce highly skilled workers and push wages toward common labor. It provides a breakdown of a 172,000 employee group with 52.86 earning under 34 cents per hour, 3,507 under 15 cents, 5,148 under 38 cents, 46,132 earning 18 to 25 cents, 4,762 at 50 cents, and a few top earners at $1.25 per hour or more.
A furnace fire in a synagogue basement near Indianapolis damaged Nathan Segel’s long beard but left him uninjured. The blaze was spotted by neighbors after a gust from the furnace door ignited the beard, prompting ascent and a call for help. Two women aided by extinguishing the flames before firefighters arrived.
Sixty members of the U S House returned from Key West where they witnessed the opening of the Miami to Key West overseas railroad and voiced anger at President Taft for denying use of the cruiser Washington to sail to Havana Cuba to view the Maine wreck The party blamed the President for canceling plans fearing Cuban misinterpretation and possible diplomatic issues involving a warship voyage.
A strong quake at 5.20 am in Mexico City sent residents fleeing their homes and into churches where clerics and worshippers prayed for the city's safety. The 1 minute tremor caused panic though damage seemed limited and many sought comfort in prayer.
In Benton Harbor Michigan a Michigan Central passenger train struck a sleigh killing Sophia Mull four and Rowe Muff sixteen. Herman Muff and Herald Muff were injured as the sleigh’s horses ran off the tracks. The accident occurred at a grade crossing amid winter travel in the Southland region including Aiken Augusta Florida and Gulf Coast points.
Democratic leaders adjourned the House just before midnight after near- total debate on the Beoges steel bill. Insurgent Republicans pressed amendments to reduce tariffs on metal articles, while party lines held firm. The measure, to cut duties about 35 percent from Payne Aldrich rates, heads to the Senate with hopes of broader imports and revenue effects.
Debates raged as former Speaker Cannon urged action against a steel trust while Democratic Leader Underwood faced questions about ties to iron and steel interests. Representative Bartlett accused a presidential candidate of being aligned with the trust and factions fought over duty increases on ore. The session featured sharp exchanges about labor benefits and protectionism across parties.
New York Society witnessed a four minute fencing match at the Colony Club where Mrs Willige Ho Dewar, of Philadelphia, defeated Baroness de Meyer 2 to 1. Four hundred prominent guests including Mrs Harry Payne Whitney and Miss Anne Morgan applauded as Dewar pressed a swift, bewildering attack and parried the baroness’s counters.
In San Francisco Janes George Zer, a former National Banking Corporation clerk, pleaded guilty to embezzlement of 15000 dollars. He testified he consumed 66 quarts of beer in six hours to explain the money spent, prompting the court to question the estimate. A confession was reported by Roery and Hareham.
Speaker Clark rejects claims that he is a stalking horse for Harmon in the Missouri campaign. He says he already holds higher office than any president could offer and would not align with any other candidate. He urges loyal Democrats to support a progressive delegation if he has a viable path to the nomination.
Immigrant Hussong, a long time resident of Lower California with ties in San Diego, was declared undesirable and excluded from the United States. Immigration Inspector Henry Weddle announced the ruling, sustained from Washington after Hussong sought access to his children in local schools. Officials refused to detail the reasons for the designation.
Episcopalian clergyman John Grimes of Blossburg Pennsylvania fatally shot himself at the Seymour House today after months of ill health. He had been in poor health for several months.
Washington cables report Kaiser orders that names of American beauties not be included in official court society reports of imperial dances. German officers discuss envy as American women receive court access while German wives of junior officers are excluded. Prince Vadim attentions Countess Pauline Boerdern, noted as Berlin season's beauty, trigger spiteful treatment of Americans by jealous hosts.
Col Watterson accuses Gov Wilson’s campaign of authorizing funds via Senator Tillman’s testimony space. Tillman, Watterson, and Ryan money claims trigger court of honor offer and denials from Gay Wilson and campaign aides. The dispute shifts from threats of a duel to a judicial outline as Watterson submits proofs for review while Wilson denies authorization.
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