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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1912

Page

4

Juarez Abandoned by Rebels as Orozco Plans Move South

Juarez an early evac plan unfolds as rebel forces retreat toward Casas Grandes. Gen Orozco and kin lead a southbound withdrawal while Americans press schemes for escape. Rebels establish Aguaprieta as base and target northwestern railroad routes, with guerrilla warfare to follow.

Juares Mexico Juarez Madero Diaz el Paso Casas Grandes Orozco Pascual Orozco Pasqual Orozco Jose Orozco Herela Groze Baates Asua Prieta Douglas Angaricol Astula Herrera Pacific Coast Liffayamaa Madera Company Mexican Northwestern Railroad Fara

Adams-Mr. Sallie Adams Dies at 1219 Street NW

Death notices list Sallie Adams widow of Tlouta A Adams and Annie E Armstrong wife of Spencer Armstrong among others. Funeral dates cited for Annie E Armstrong July 16 and Sallie Adams with address 1219 West Northwest Street. Other notices include Beymer funeral details for Webster Beymer and Briggs obituary in Boston.

Washington Lodge Webster Beymer Frank A. Kidd

Lorimer Will Go On An Auto Ride From Senate Office

Clerks spend day packing Lorimer’s effects in the Senate office as he contemplates next moves. He may reopen his case on newly discovered evidence, seek a House seat, or pursue a future bid in Illinois politics, with decisions likely after consultations in Chicago.

Senate Deneen Wiliam Lorimer Chicago Ilinota Illnois Lorimer House of Representatives Illinois People of Illinois Senate Chamber Elbridge Haneey

Wilson retreats to rest as Democrats gather in Chicago

Gov Wilson leaves his summer home for a two hour rest and shares a retreat plan with reporters. In Chicago, July 14, the Democratic national committee convenes to elect officers and map the fall campaign. Robert Hudapeth reads Wilson suggestions on committee organization and campaign management, with expectations of harmony and acceptance by new and existing members.

Raleigh Washington Wilson Gov. Wilson Hla Democratic Chicago Democratic National Committees Robert & Hudapeth Theil Thomas Taggart Indiana

Fusion Talk in Maryland Plan to unite Republicans for Taft and Roosevelt

Special to The Washington Post reports a Maryland movement linking Taft and Roosevelt backers with electors from Roosevelt states. The plan proposes a shared slate where electors vote for the candidate with the higher November total, potentially boosting the combined Republican vote to surpass Democrats.

Wilson Washington Post Baltimore Friends _ of Roosevelt Maryland Taft Pennsylvania Col Chicago

Koreans Deny Plot First Confessions Extorted

Seoul July 14 The direct examination in the Koreans charged with plotting against the government and the life of Count Terauet, the Japanese governor general of Korea, showed prisoners claiming earlier statements were coerced. Missionaries were not implicated, and Bishop M C Harris denied any missionary knowledge of the alleged plot. The trial continues with doubts about a conspiracy and possible sympathetic missionary remarks.

Seoul Korea Count Terauet Ito Independences of Baron Yunchiho Yunchiho M. C. Harris Harris Chautauqua Methodist Episcopal Japan

Roosevelt Plans Campaign Swing Through Michigan and Iowa

Oyster Bay July 14 Col Roosevelt will tour Michigan Kansas and Iowa delivering speeches before the national progressive convention in Chicago He will not speak in Jackson Michigan Saturday due to work pressure remaining in Oyster Bay this week Next week he plans to begin the western trip Harry F Cochems and Prof Charles R Van Hise met him Roosevelt noted Van Hise is interested in economic issues but not aligned with any candidate Captain Thomas Griffith dies suddenly at his home near Olney Montgomery County aged ? years

Oyster Bay N. Y Col. Roosevelt Michigan Kansas Iowa Chicago Jackson Mich Harry ‘F. Cochema Wisconsin Charles R. van Hise University of Wisconsin van Hise Seagirt Woodrow Wilson van Higze cam‘Rajen Jas Replea Cochems la Boustre Progressive Convention Robeswalt Swissonsin Thomas Griffith Washington Post Rockville Montgomery ‘County Olney

England to be Heard Protest and Postponement of Trials

The article reports on proposed actions in Congress including postponement of the Lorimer case impeachment and Archbald trials. It notes discussion of the Panama Canal bill with Britain raising objections, and anticipated House votes on Beall and related tariff and labor bills. The Stanley committee plans to review steel trust findings while House Democrats prepare a weekend visit to Gov. Wilson at Seagirt, New Jersey.

Lorimer Archbald Steel Trust Tarif Tari Puis Senate Department of Labor Chicago Board of Trade Wilson Stanley Seagirt N. J House

Toll refund not subsidy in canal tolls debate

London reports July 14 that The Panama tolls bill faces sharp criticism in the United States Senate. The Daily Mail argues free tolls for American ships would be unjust and inequitable, contrasting general subsidies with a targeted refund. The Daily Chronicle notes both nations seek to honor commitments and suggests an impartial judge settle the dispute.

Washington Post London Daily Mail United States Senate United States The Daily Chronicle America Great Britain

Revolt Song Triggers Exit by Russian Royals at Festival

At a Stockholm choral festival the Finnish choir sang a revolutionary hymn urging Finland’s rise. Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia stood and left the royal box in protest, followed by several Russian officers, as the verses urged boldly onward and referenced Finland’s ancient colors.

Stockholm Sweden Cyril Russia Finland

Jealousy foiled royalist plot in Lisbon frontier action

July 14 dispatches report government possession of royalist plans showing regiments in Lisbon garrison in league to proclaim monarchy when Cap t Couceiro crossed the frontier. Rivalry among leaders derailed the plan. Royalists suffer heavy losses. republican forces face casualties. Wires cut and bridges blown as government sends troops north.

Lisbon Ldsbon Couceiro Teacer Joss Fa North

AERO DROP AT EXPOSITION PARK IN GALE

Earl Sandt an Erie Pennsylvania aviator crash landed during a high gale at Exposition Park in Pa. He suffered a brain concussion two broken ribs contusions and possible internal injuries after his engine quit and his plane dropped about 100 feet. His condition was described as possibly fatally injured.

Exposition Park Earl Sandt Erie

Italian General Claims Fall of Sidi Ali After Dawn Attack

A Garioni dispatch reports a dawn attack by his division on Sidi Ali after six hours of fierce fighting near Regdaline and Soara, west of Tripoli. Turkish forces allegedly suffered heavy losses and retreated, with the report noting their retreat beyond the area.

Rome Garioni Sidi Ali Regdaline Soara Tripoli

GITY FLOOD SWEEPT DISTRICT BRIDGED BY STORM

Streets and tracks flooded across Washington area as water engulfed major avenues and basements. Chesapeake Beach passengers rerouted via Baltimore and Ohio lines, trains late. five hundred feet of rail washed away near Benning area. Households flooded, improvised boats seen, and electric line repairs pushed through the night to restore service. Continuous thunder and lightning caused panic among streetcar riders amid the storm.

Wade Howard Sheridan Nichola Morrin Brookland CoBo Chesapeake and Potomac Benning Chesapeake Beach Baltmore and Ohio Railioad Washington Fa Baltimore,’and Ohio Railroad St Baltimore Baltimore Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis City Pennsylvania ‘Railroad Boya Fifth Street Twenty-first Street Third Thirteenth H Streets Bates Street Sixth Church of the Good Shepherd Eighth Ninth Capitol Street

Soldier saves a girl at Chesapeake Beach rescue

Bernard Leavy a soldier at College Park Maryland saved Lillian Weatherstone of Annapolis from drowning at Chesapeake Beach Maryland. A Carnegie hero medal may be sought for Leavy based on witness Mr Harrison though officials could not verify details. Police sought Weatherstone but could not locate her and railway hotel staff had not heard of the incident.

Bernard Leavy Aviation College Park Lillian Weatherstone Annapolis Chese- Peake Beach Harrison Carnegie Hero Fund Pittsburgh Wags Washington Leavy Carnegie C. de F. Chandler Lieut Graham Chesapeake Beach Misa Weatherstone Chesapeake Beach Railway Beach

Third Party Conventions for New York Delegates

New York July 14 Congressional district conventions to pick delegates for the Chicago third party convention are slated for July 25. The state committee will not be chosen until Chicago. A New York county organization committee is appointed to lead preconvention organizational work under the state committee.

New York Chicago New York County

Fear Lieut Stone Drowned After Escape From Insane Hospital

Lieut.V. C. Stone United States army retired escaped Government Hospital for the Insane Wednesday and vanished. Police fear he was drowned in the Anacostia River after a rapid bid for liberty. Stone, sent to the asylum in 1908, was once popular in Spokane social circles before his troubles. In Allentown two women died and a third injured after being struck by a freight train near Berthampton on the New Jersey Central Railway.

C. Stone United States Army Lberty Anacostia River Stone Spokane Wash Pacific Coast Allentown Mary Ekudarlo Mary Zirva New Jersey Central ‘Railway Berthampton

Girl Killed by Lightning in Cumberland Maryland

Fairy Eisen trout nine year old daughter of John Eisentrout of Washington Hill in Cumberland county was killed by a bolt of lightning while playing with four companions during a heavy shower. The children sheltered under a large tree when the tree was struck stripping its bark. Fairy took the full force and was severely burned and disfigured.

Cumberland Fairy Eisentrout John Eisentrout Washington Hill Eisentrout

Falling Pole Touches Timber and Drains Alexandria Storm

A severe electrical rain storm swept Alexandria and area causing flooding, downed trees, and power outages. A Mount Vernon train struck a fallen telephone pole near Hunting Creek injuring no one. passengers disembarked amid rising waters. Telegraph and trolley service halted temporarily while crews cleared obstructions. Water overflow affected Royal Street ends and nearby streams, while oats and debris floated along the trestles. Police and city officials prepared for council actions and regatta plans as crews assessed damage.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Washington-Virginia Hunting Creek Peregoy Wade Royal Street Washington

Four Swimmers Die in Jamaica Bay Drowning Tragedy

Four people drown in Jamaica Bay and Great East Bay as a boy is saved only to lose his life after his daughter drags him under. Henry W. Brooks W Lorenz and a companion struggled in the bay while Hisaimer Palmrose rescued one person before the boy and two men perished. James Bray also drowned in Great East Bay after his daughter dragged him under while rescuers aboard a launch saved her.

New York Jamaica Bay Henry W. Brooks W. Lorenz Hisaimer Palmrose Brooke Lorenz Palmrose James Bray Great East Bay Nec

Secret mission brings F de Moxe to Washington

Madrid envoy F de Moxe arrives in New York on the New York July 14 after landing and hurries to Washington for a secret official errand. Several servants accompany him while Spaniards await details, remaining uncommunicative about his mission.

F. de Moxe Madrid Washington New York Spain de Moxo

Panama Elections orderly and decisive for Porres

Panama reports a peaceful presidential election with electors aligned to the Porras party aiming to unanimously elect Dr. Belsario Porres on August 30 when electoral assemblies convene. Pedro Diaz, candidate of President Arosemena's government, withdrew at the last moment signaling an end to the contest.

Panama Porras Belsario Porres Pedro Diaz Arosemena

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