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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1912

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Gun men elusive five prisoners in court

Coroner holds five alleged gunmen in custody as major arraignment unfolds. Bald Jack Rose Bamba Bridgie Webber William Shaairoa and Loata Libby are held by police amid efforts to locate actual slayers of gambler Rosenthal. Mayor Gaynor orders police to cooperate with district attorney in the high profile murder case. The courtroom crowd swells as hearings shift to Thursday with further testimony and new evidence expected.

New York Bald Jack’ Rose Bamba Bridgie Webber William Shaairoa Loata Libby Herman Resnthal Aromer Feinberg Rene Ambler Ideut Rosenthal Hapirteer Rose Ia Locia Automabia Weltam Shapira Lone Sus Ranina Arilal Webber Perein Forty-second Sun Gang Sam Pan Jack Sullivan Ideut Becker Gaynor Civie Whitman Waldo Dougherty Trougherts Mearmore Hughes Pt Glsater Aelr Amvers Baal Sullyan Svea Sullian Sca Feinberg Shapree Libby Jack Rose Whitan Fougherty Tousherty Jak Rose Wohltman Tinizhertoy Ne Act Louis Libby Hin Corner Briffzie Webber Sam Paul

ICANS FLEE MADERA FOR EL PASO AS REBELS RUN RIOT

In Madera Chihuahua on July 22 nearly 250 American women and children fled by the Mexican Northwestern Railroad toward El Paso after rebels quartered in the area looted private homes. A train carrying 145 women and 10 men arrived in El Paso at noon. Samuel Miller of Casas Grandes reported robbery and threats by Mexican rebels and alleged that Gen Salazar threatened him with a sword if he tried to report the crime or seek protection.

Madera Chihuahua el Paso Samuel Miller Casas Grandes Mexico Edwards Juarez North Salazar Miller Suarez

U S Denied Redress in Mexican Invasion Scathing Senate Arraignment

New Mexico Senator Albert B Fall denounced the United States for failing to secure damages after Mexican insurrection and cross-border shootings. He compared China and Germany collecting reparations versus U S inaction, urged a War Department inquiry, and criticized State Department for defending Madero era policies. He blamed U S officials for Mexico’s overthrow of Diaz and warned Americans would demand action if facts were known.

Germany China Diaz United States Ure Albert B Fall New Mexico Senate Mexico State Department Madero Sextator Fall Fall War [Department Douglas Artz el Paso Swanson Virginia American State Department Orozco Diz Americana

Gomez Out on Bond in Neutrality Case

Emilio Vasquez Gomez was released on a 510,000 temporary bond in San Antonio awaiting a Federal conspiracy charge over neutrality laws. His hearing is scheduled for Monday. Five co-defendants Guzman Perez Miramon Marquez and Dr Policarpo Rueda were denied bond and jailed.

San Antonio Tex Emilio Vasquez Gomez Gomes Francisco Guzman Francisco Perez Felip Miramon Manuel Marquez Policarpo Rueda Jadl

Fear German Navy Warning and Britain's Fleet Plans

London July reports Churchill outlines a £5 million naval supplement and a 33 battleship target by 1914 with four Fifth Fleet squadrons. He warns four-fifths of Germany’s navy would be in continuous readiness, calls for expanded British shipbuilding, and urges dominions to join in defense of the empire’s common heritage as Asquith stresses security of shores and commerce.

Balfour Winston Churchill Asquith Calla London Winston Spencer Churchill Admiralty House of Commons Churchill Spithead North Sea House Austria First Lord Great Britain Germany Mediterranean Gibraltar Malta Alexandria Robert L. Borden Canada Empire

Judge Hanford Quits amid misconduct hearing turmoil

United States District Judge Cornelius H. Hanford announced his resignation to President Taft as hearings on alleged misconduct ended. The first federal judge named for Washington state, 23 years after statehood, will return to Seattle to practice law. The committee indicated no further action would be taken and Hanford cited satisfaction with his defense and desire to resign for weeks.

Washington State Seattle Wash United States Cornelius H. Hanford Washington Statehood Taft Houses Judiciary Committee Hanford BE. C. Hughes Houses of Representatives

British Premier Signals Strong Mediterranean Naval Buildup

The British premier vows to guard vital British interests in the Mediterranean with a stronger fleet and promises next year’s naval estimates will provide full support. Prime Minister Asquith thanks Canadian premier Robert L. Borden for Canada’s constructive role and asserts dominions will share burdens of empire, signaling closer imperial collaboration.

Great Britain Mediterranean Asquith British Isles Canada

No Gases on Death Farm in Clinton County

EW Shaw, a geologist with the U S Geological Survey, reports no poisonous gases or vegetable matter linked to the Ackerman death farm deaths. He spent days inspecting conditions and found no deadly vapors in nearby vegetation. Water and minerals will be examined next to seek the mystery.

Geological Survey Will Leon Centralia Ackerman Clinton County EW. Shaw Washington, D. C United States Geological Survey Shaw

Lineman Survives 11000 Volt Electrical Current

Edward Flanagan a railroad lineman in the Bronx survived a shock when 11 000 volts passed through his body after a fall from a cross beam onto live wires below He was rescued by coworkers and rushed to a hospital where doctors expected recovery despite his clothes catching fire during the incident in New York.

New York Edward Flanagan Flanagan New York, Boston and Port Chester Bronx

Gangsters Shoot Children in East Side Battle

Two children were fatally injured in a running gun fight on East Twelfth Street as a crowd fled. A five year old girl was hit in the abdomen and a 13 year old boy was also struck in the abdomen. both victims were dying as police arrived and the gangsters had fled.

New York East Side East Twelfth Street Giso

Cat nest egg puzzles Mercer grand jury in theft case

Special to The Washington Post from Trenton New Jersey on July 23 reports a curious case in which a mother cat is suspected of stealing $85 from a boarder. A litter of kittens was found in a closet within the Keresen home near a bundle of ten dollar bills. Mrs Keresen claims innocence as authorities investigate whether she or the cat committed the theft.

Washington Post Trenton Mercer County Grand Jury Mary Keresen

Bolt Cures Her Rheumatism in Thunderstorm Incident

Harpersville, NY July 22 During a thunderstorm yesterday lightning struck near Mr Polly Harper knocking her unconscious. Upon recovery she found her chronic rheumatism had vanished.

Harpersville Polly Harper

Doctors to Cure Blues Regarded as Form of Incipient Insanity

Baltimore dispatch reports Harvard Medical School researchers and Johns Hopkins Hospital plan to treat the blues as a mild form of insanity. Dr Adolf Meyer will direct the Phipps psychiatric clinic while Boston's psychopathic hospital under Dr Henry P Frost launches similar work associated with Harvard Medical School.

Harvard Medical School Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Adolf Meyer New Paychopathic Hospital Boston Henry P. Frost

Taft aids for Hadley move to boost progressives

Word from Washington that the Republican national committee plans to expand its advisory campaign committee from nine to twelve. Three new members will come from progressives who opposed Taft at Chicago but remain in the GOP. Possible picks include Gov Hadley of Missouri and Joseph B Kealing of Indiana as names discussed with Carm A Thompson. Taft begins drafting his August 1 speech outlining achievements and tariff protections to rally support. A $50 campaign gift arrives from a Galveston preacher.

Washington Republican National Committee Col Roosevelt Taft New York Chicago Republican Hilles National Committee Carm A. Thompson Thompson Lilles White House Committee of Notification Congress Texas Galveston Tex

Auto kills one injures three near Perry in crash

Police Justice Charles W. Jahnson of Perry was killed when his automobile overturned about a mile from Perry. Three guests were injured including Charles W Smth, Perry telephone exchange manager, who was badly hurt, William Harford of Chicago with a fractured collar bone, and Mrs Harford with a broken leg.

Washington Rochester N. Y Charles W. Jahnson Perry Charles W Smth William Harford Chicago

Prelate bars funeral for slain Don Killian at St Mark’s

Archdiocese leader Archbishop Glennon forbids funeral services for Don Killian who was killed by John L. Stewart Friday night. He cites Killian’s standing in the church and the circumstances of his death as reasons against a Catholic burial. Stewart faces alleged motive related to remarks about Mrs. Stewart.

Washington

Assassins of Gambler Elusive and Other Front Page Items

The page outlines multiple items including Assassins of Gambler Elusive, Mexico Denies U S Redress, British Fear German Navy, Judge Hanford Resigns, Taft reciprocity plans, three drastic trust bills, boy and playmate incident, elopement, orphans outing, Virginians on a man hunt, Gov Wilson in seclusion, Progressives oppose Deneen, Army aviator qualifiers, civil bill tax on all business, TR campaign fund details, Sulzer Korea inquiry, Democrats caucus, financial editorial.

Cmuren Mexico U S Hanford Taft Taft Gov. Wilson Sulzer Korea T-Society BNG

Beveridge Nominated for Indiana Governor by Progressives

Leaders of the progressive party in Indiana announce Albert J. Beveridge, former senator, will run for governor on the party ticket. Beveridge has not defined his stance yet.

Washington Post Indianapolis Ind Progressive Party Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Beveridge

Taft Indicates Cast Off Reciprocity Scarce Appeal

President Taft favors repeal of the Canadian reciprocity act noting Canada's failure to accept a closer trade policy. He has written to the Senate finance committee arguing the remuneration law should not stand on American statute books. The Senate has moved to repeal, while House Democrats and Underwood oppose repeal and keep the offer open. Roosevelt may seize on the issue in his nomination speech. The move splits parties as farmers and midwestern voters weigh reciprocity’s fate.

Dominion Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch Herald Saya Taft Senate Finance Committee Canada United States Senate House Democrats Oscar W Underwood Senate Finance Commiittee McCumber North Dakota Middle West Northwest Roosevelt Democratic House Underwood House

French Column Slaughters 200 Tribesmen Near Safron

Fez Morocco July 22 A French force sent to chastise marauders northwest of Safron forced tribesmen to cross a ravine under heavy fire. About 200 tribesmen were killed in minutes. French losses were three, two officers, and seven wounded.

Fez Morocco Safron

Live Wire Kills Woman on Atlantic City Boardwalk

Miss Barbara Koents, 23, died after grabbing a live electric wire loosened by a storm on the Atlantic City Boardwalk near Tallahassee avenue in Atlantic City New Jersey She was talking with an escort and her home is believed to be in Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania.

Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City Barbara Koents Tallahassee Avenue Mauch Chunk

Interlocking Directorates Ended Under One Measure

The Sherman antitrust and interstate commerce bills propose divorcing rail and ship lines from industrial corporations engaged in interstate trade and placing the burden of proof on defendants for unreasonableness. Stanley, Littleton reports trigger party review as committee members discuss trust legislation and minority positions.

Stanley and Littleton Trust Legislaton Stanley Steel Ware Leterday Situaton New York Stanley House Littleton Clements Representative Gardner Massachusetts Sterling Illinois Judson C Clements Interstate Commerce Commission Stanley Committee

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