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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

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Plans for Intervention as U S Gunboat Arrives in Cuba

Rebels in Cuba threaten foreign interests as Gen Monteagudo is blamed for constraints. The gunboat Paducah reaches Daiquiri to safeguard American property while discussions in Havana consider U S intervention under Platt era powers. Cabinet reviews authority amid rising uprisings and crewed protection efforts.

Paducah Daiquiri S Tand Republic Taft Hasana Ma Gomex Manteagude Gomez Oriente Cuba United States Monteagudo Guantanamo State Department Calquiri Santiago Nashville Nipe Bay Tron Company Berraco State Department Ofhciate Secon Licely Key West Beaupre Havana Cuban

Rebels Seize Lerdo and Loot Mexican Towns

Seventy five German and 36 American refugees arrive in Juarez on a special train from Chihuahua after rebels permit escape. Reports say Lerdo near Torreon has fallen to rebels, raising fears for Torreon. Huerta and Blanquet movements noted as government troops chase insurgents. Americans report rapes, evictions, and looting in southern Sinaloa and Concha ranch area. Consul Letcher is ordered to seek clarification from Orozco on anti American sentiment and inflammatory articles.

Juarez Alexico Chihushua Mexico Marion Letcher Chihuahua Mexico City Lerdo Torrean Torreon Huerta Jimenez Blanquet Orozto Aviles Durango Zacatecas Letcher State Department Orozco United States Orosco Americana

Washington Asylum Hospital labeled a disgrace to a civilized community

Dr D Percy Hickling testified before Representative Dyer's subcommittee that the Washington Asylum Hospital cannot adequately treat tuberculosis patients due to overcrowding and insufficient air and light. He blamed underfunding and the Board of Charities for delays in moving patients to the Tuberculosis Hospital, while nurses also face staffing shortages.

Board of Charities D. Percy Bickling Hickling Dyer Washington Asylum Louis F. Zinkhan Washimeton Asylum Hospital John E. Lind M. Parsons George M. Kober George 5. Wilson W. D. Tewksbury Zinkhan Tuberculosis Hospital Washington Asylum Hospital Mr. Dyer Washington Dyero Lind Miss Parsons Tewksbury

Thieves Take Painted Money In Brooklyn Cafe Heist

Two burglars entered a Brooklyn cafe and grabbed $12 from the cash drawer. A wall painting showing a $19 a $2 and a $1 bill drew their attention they cut the picture from the frame hoping to soak the money later. Police hunt for the pair who stole the painted money thinking it an ornamental gag.

Washington Post New York Brooklyn

Knife May Cure Gambling in Cleveland Court

Bernard, a Columbus man known as Willie, pleaded guilty to pawning samples worth 54 dollars from a local knitting company to pay New York gambling debts. He asked the court to allow a brain operation to cure his gambling craving, saying he would prefer prison or surgery to end his mania. The prosecuting attorney agreed to an alienist examination, and Judge Kennedy postponed sentencing pending the report.

Cleveland Chile Wille Bernard Columbus Sny New York Bernard Kennedy

Shoots Her Rival on Train Platform in Tennessee

Mrs. Jesse C Barnes of Caney Fork shoots Mrs. W. W. Judd of Double Springs on a Buffalo Valley passenger car platform. Judd dies instantly after Barnes fires three bullets, allegedly over jealousy linked to Barnes' husband. Barnes is arrested shortly after.

Nashville Tan Jesse C Barnes Caney Fork W. W. Judd Double Springs Buffalo Valley

Snake Bite Kills Two Boys Near Hen Nest

Three Adams children live near Greenville Craven county. A rattlesnake killed two boys and a baby drowned in a washtub after the mother left to help the injured. The incident occurred while the mother washed clothes and the hen sat on a nest.

Greenville N. C George Adams Craven County Pitter Pettier

Rhode Island for Clark in presidential primary

Rhode Island voters favored Champ Clark in the presidential preference primary. Final counts show Clark leading Wilson and Harmon with Exeter and Providence wards missing, Clark 6,016 to Wilson 142 and Harmon 453. Returns also suggest George W. Green was reelected national committeeman, defeating Rep. George F. O'Shaunessy.

Providence R. I Rhode Island Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson Judson Harmon Exeter Clark Wison Hasmon George W. Green George F. O'Shauneasy

Explosions Rock Downtown San Francisco

Four heavy blasts shook the downtown district of San Francisco on May 31, striking Tom Erbett's poolroom and saffoon at Fourth and Stevenson, Breyer's saloon on Stevenson, and a fourth location in the same area. Police recalled Chicago violence as the city reeled from the shocking events.

City San Francisco Tom ‘Erbett Fourth Stevenson Streets

Roosevelt Forceful Stance Shapes Ohio Convention Fight

DWIO battle scene reports Roosevelt insisting on no compromise at the state convention. He warns that granting Taft a single delegate at large would sanction a deliberate effort to defraud the people. Former Ohio lieutenant governor predicts Taft will control the convention.

Taft Ohio

New Will Stand Pat Wot Snub for Roosevelt

Ohio politics center on a brief platform to be submitted to the state convention next week as Gov. Warren G Harding and Taft forces shape strategy. Harding, in Washington for talks with Taft and Roosevelt factions, reported 40 votes over the minimum to control the Ohio convention and steer a Taft-friendly platform.

Ohio Warren Harding Washington White House Taft Roosevelt Gov. Harding Columbus Senator Burton Republican Party Friends Chicago Friends of Yarding Col Burton

Index to Today's Issue Feature Headlines

Page listings note topics including Gamesz Welcomes American Force and Foreigners Flee From Mexico. Ohio Political Battle Scene and How Death Cleared Rector appear among district bills and reciprocity Row in the House. Running Mate for Roosevelt also listed with sidetights and sport events pages.

Gamesz Mexico

Prison Made Burglar Kits in Ohio Penitentiary

Columbus police allege burglar tools are produced inside Ohio penitentiary by prisoners as part of a probe into Gustav Ohtrich a penitentiary guard charged with possessing a jimmy. A similar tool was found with John Schultz an alleged accomplice shot while escaping from a house burglary attempt.

Columbus Ohio Gustav Ohtrich Ohirich Jimmy John Schultz Ohlrich

Roosevelt Influence Case Revealed by Mrs Storer Letter

Mrs Bellamy Storer says her influence helped Roosevelt gain a Navy Department post and that biographers minimized her role. The Harper's Weekly piece quotes Roosevelt’s 1896 letter praising her and detailing her Oyster Bay visit to urge McKinley to appoint him Assistant Secretary of the Navy. The note shows Roosevelt’s ambition, McKinley’s cautious reply, and Storer’s claim of gratitude for timely political favors.

Washington Post New York Bellamy Storer Harper's Weekly Col Roosevelt Maus Phigh Storers Ananias Club Oyster Bay McKinley Lrst Ohio Navy Place New York Police Department Navy Department Bellamy

Death clears him as searing confession lifts cloud on Williams

A deathbed confession by Rev Dr Williams, long denied by him, leads to reinstatement as a Protestant Episcopal minister. The confession identifies a scion of a prominent family as the real wrongdoer, clearing Williams of charges tied to a choir girl at Christ Church. Church leaders, including Bishop Harding and Rev Dr McKim, state the case is closed and Williams can resume ministry. The accuser’s identity remains unreleased, and no further public statements are planned.

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