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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
9
An old Washington Post subscription notice lists delivery areas Washington and Alexandria, various daily and Sunday options with prices, payment by advance draft or money order, and a reminder to keep the address updated with the post office. It includes address lines and advertising representatives for major cities.
The piece argues political parties seek business support to fund and sustain campaigns as primary costs strain finances. It notes Woodrow Wilson managers plan a business oriented campaign, while Democrats and the new party aim to appear businesslike, signaling a shift to favor commerce and avoiding direct attacks on business interests. The administration candidate will align with business leaders, and harassment of business interests for politics is deemed over.
Turkeys unyielding stance in Tripoli and against Italian advances prompts calls for decisive diplomacy or force. Powers hesitate as Italy seeks aid. peace terms rejected, Turkey vows to maintain sovereignty and continue the war until favorable conditions emerge.
The Senate committee holds that a rider in the Evans bill forcing public disclosure of presidential endorsements for federal judges is unconstitutional. It asserts the Constitution vests sole appointing power in the President, leaving no room for compelled public endorsement disclosures.
The speaker argues against a constitutional rider forcing publication of presidential letters and state secrets in judicial appointments. The president should control nominations without intrusion, and Congress should trust the executive to select qualified judges free from public letter scrutiny or manipulation by political bosses.
An editorial laments summer heat as the public grows tired of a lengthy session. It argues Congress should adjourn after minimal hard work, noting Senate delays on appropriation bills and canal toll measures. The thermometer, the piece says, may drive adjournment more than any action.
A vivid contrast drawn between the old West’s rough justice and New York’s modern crime scene. The piece depicts East Coast gangsters, a shooting before a grand hotel, a squealer shot dead, and a taxi fleeing as onlookers watch in a blaze of neon and excitement.
A column mix of urban crime scenes and political satire contrasts East side gang violence with Roosevelt's third party crusade. It discusses party realignments, leadership, and public figures from Wilson to Heyburn, Belmont, and King George, touching on social mores, Prohibition, and election tactics. This lively piece blends opinion with sharp quips about politicians and society.
The Duke of Orleans has disposed of York House Twickenham his last English seat after selling Wood Norton. York House, birthplace of the Duke and his sisters, has a rich history linked to Bourbon Orleans and a string of notable owners from Clarendon to Queen Anne. Now—after the Comte de Paris, then the present Duke of Orleans and his family—York House is sold and Orleans House becomes a convent.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall welcomed twenty Democratic national committee members at the Indiana state capital Indianapolis They traveled from Chicago after the reorganization meeting and were introduced by Thomas Taggart The visiting group included Robert S Hudspeth A Mitchell Palmer Martin J Wade and Joseph Davies They pledged cooperation for the campaign while Marshall defined progressive as adapting to changing conditions to guard the people against special interests
hydrographic officials say some transatlantic steamships have resumed northern lanes despite ice reports from Huers Oceanic and Taconic. Companies cite heat on southern routes and passengers’ comfort while hydrographic bureau had proposed south of the Titanic collision path after a careful Titan disaster inquiry.
Commander Casey B Morgan of the gunboat Nashville at Puerto Plata Santo Domingo reports unrest from revolutionary activity. The Nashville will stay nearby to keep the U S government advised and the State Department will not tolerate demonstrations on the island.
The battleship Wyoming left Philadelphia yesterday for official trial trips off the Maine coast and steamed down the Delaware at 10 30 a m today. Reports last night that the ship was aground were denied by Cramp and Co the builders of the vessel.
The California naval militia set a world record at the Strait of Fuca thanks to a July 1 wireless report from Seattle. Fifty-five consecutive hits with four inch guns and forty-five consecutive hits with three pounders were achieved aboard the USS Marblehead.
Special word of rosiness from Norfolk Va July 16 a court martial aboard the battleship Louisiana in Hampton Roads acquitted J N Wheatley chief yeoman of the South Carolina of bribery and failing to report a crewman overstaying furlough during Cronstadt Russia in 190. Wheatley’s family lives in Danville Va.
J Pierpont Morgan departed for Southampton and will sail to New York tomorrow afternoon. The special cable from London reports Morgan’s planned departure and return voyage.
Army orders list leaves of absence for Brig Gen James Aller and others ranging from one to four months. Several officers are assigned to report to Governors Island, Fort Fortery, Fort Howard, and Fort Leavenworth for duty, with various transfers to medical, paymaster, quartermaster, infantry, and cavalry roles.
Ensign E. C. Ragnet orders dated July 10 revoked. Ensign H. W. Hosford reassigned to Smith. Ensign Ellis Lando ordered to Receiving Ship at Mere Island Cal. Widechipman H. G. Patrick assigned to Misassarpps.
Arrived Patepeco at Hoston Sylph at Washington Town and Tallahaser at Tanger Sound Cassar at New London Rhode Island and New Jeremy at New York Annapolis at Bon Jone de Guatemala Walke at Newport Whipple Hull Freble Parez and Stewart at San Peden. Ballled Patapece from Borton for Rockland Prairie from Guantanamo to Cristobal Scorpion from Copstanis Roumsais for Odessa.
The Senate ordered Inége Archbald to appear before impeachment proceedings at 1 p.m. The Baley resolution attacking the President in the Lorimer case was massively revised and approved 35 to 2. Titlman’s resolution for a Terror’s warship inquiry was agreed. Belmont testified he gave 250000 to the 1904 Democratic campaign. A Monticello purchase inquiry was blocked by debate and withdrawn. An agricultural committee report favored creating a horticultural commission. The Senate adjourned to 1 p.m. The House resumed Beall cotton inspection bill debate and passed it. The Military Affairs Committee backed transferring Fort Thames Kr. to Navy for a marine garrison. The Judiciary Committee weighed when beef trust investigations should start. The Steel investigating committee nears dissolution of U S Steel and endorses government action against it. The House insisted on its pension bill of 475 a month for Admiral Schley’s widow, rejecting the Senate’s increase. The House adjourned at 4 46 p.m. until noon today.
Warren S. Stone told the arbitration panel that 50 Eastern railroads demand shorter hours and higher pay for engineers. B A Worthington for the railroads argued there is no intent to burden service and estimated a total wage rise of about 63 million dollars if standard rates and rules applied, with engineers receiving roughly 37.7 percent more under the calendar year basis.
Government suits against the lumber trade probe the middle man's rights and the scope of his operations. Testimony before an examiner in the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers' Association case aims to resolve disputed facts about middleman roles. Hearings wrap by August 1 in New York, with four civil suits and one criminal proceeding led by Clark McKercher. Testimony in St Paul will move to the Pacific coast August 16.
Special to The Washington Post lists admitted midshipmen Ed ward 4. Kimball from Mexico Mont gomery Woods North Dakota Levi W. Bagby Missouri William M. Feehteler Frank W. Wead William P. Quimby Robert Ll. Beall Cyrus H. Lyle. Marshal for New Mexico Nominee Secundino Romero nominated by Taft to be United States marshal for New Mexico to replace Creighton Foraker. White House gave no explanation.
Rear Admiral Aaron Ward near relief from command of the Atlantic fleet’s first division will not join the general board. He requests reassignment as supervisor of anchorages in New York harbor. Germany grants U S permission for an American cavalry officer to study with the German army for a year.
Witty reflections on gender and social behavior. A humorous take on manners, marriage, and money framed as pointed quips about women and men. The piece contrasts rational weather talk with politics and jokes about perception.
United States Treasury transactions for the fiscal year 1912 reached 4.84 billion in combined income and expenditures, with intra-departmental dealings bringing the total to 8.60 billion. Treasurer Lee McClung notes the vast sums and emphasizes bonding subordinates while the government relies on accuracy and honesty across the Treasury. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced 3,870,096,000 in currency to replace worn notes.
Dr Frank Baker superintendent of the Washington zoo argues that moose call by both sexes not just females He cites natural history noting bulls assist cows in calling and describes autumn behavior with savage bulls roaming at night and clashing horns while the cow replies with a lower call
President Taft sends formal thanks to Mayor Carter Harrison for the efficient police protection at the Coliseum during the Republican national convention. The July 2 White House letter commends the Chicago force and notes Taft’s hearty appreciation for the arrangements.
A storm moved from southeastern Georgia to the middle gulf coast with diminishing intensity. High pressure and warm to hot temperatures prevail across southern districts and the central plains. Showers scattered in the South Atlantic and east gulf states. no precipitation of major note elsewhere. Winds vary from northeast to east along coasts. Tide tables and river reports included.
Missouri emerges as a key battleground for Taft in Western states with Col. Stifel noted as influential and Gov Hadley opposing a third party. New Jersey figures like Hughes and Wilson supporters discuss trends, with Arizona predictions and Atlantic City governance shaping the presidential contest.
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