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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
1
A fragmentary report describes a man who died by jumping from a hotel. it notes his age and mentions a father and a possible prior event. The readable lines are incomplete and provide limited context about the incident.
Roosevelt campaign plans announced with Revell as permanent chair and Knox Ward Lyon Flynn named to leadership. Dixon Newberry and New York figures set up national and regional committees in Chicago and Washington to coordinate fundraising and strategy. Attacks on the administration labeled necessary to win the nomination and November election.
At the Third district convention two sets of delegates were elected for Chicago, one Roosevelt and one Taft. The hall was locked and guarded as tensions flared, with Taft supporters admitted amid a tense scene. A Taft ally, Henry J. Mann, intervened to halt clashes as accusations flew over proxies and county committee control.
Attorney General Wickersham defends William Lewis, an assistant attorney general, against the American Bar Association executive committee's bid to expel him for alleged race prejudice. He cites procedural faults, argues the membership action violates the ABA constitution, and asks all members to oppose the ban by signing protest letters.
The piece attacks Southern patronage auctions used to influence Republican delegates toward Theodore Roosevelt's renomination. It notes opposition from Northern and Western Republicans and cites fears of bribery by appointment. An organizing committee asserts Roosevelt will be nominated in Chicago and win in November.
In a Frankfort hospital death, Dietz, long courting 8 year old Redersdorf, shot himself after a rejected marriage proposal. The incident followed a visit to Rye Cecelia Redersdorf, where Dietz presented a ring. He aimed the revolver at his head and killed himself after leaving the Redersdorf home.
In New York a Spaniard angry over a game incident was disarmed by baseball umpire Tim Hurst in the Hotel Bartholdi barroom near 1 a.m. Hurst wrested a loaded revolver from the man and knocked him to the door with a right swing before police arrived. The Spaniard, who refused to give his name, was later locked up on charges of carrying a revolver and disorderly conduct.
Special to The Wavrington Fest Aquapatls Brit February 2 The house rejected the woman suffrage measure by 74 to 1 amid a long debate. Advocates packed the galleries and cheered speeches while Chairman Waters met in the corridor. Mrs Donald Hooker called the opposition coward, and suffragists vow to renew the fight in two years.
London February reports that 890000 miners have downed tools awaiting a satisfactory minimum wage accord with miners federation. Asquith warns the government will enforce the wage by any means if agreement fails, while Lloyd George drafts a bill and railways curtail service due to the strike. Conference with the federation to continue as government studies property measures to finalize wage justice.
Spectal to The Washington Bo. Chicane reports that twenty women presented at the marriage license window today and bought licenses to wed in a swap year privilege. Only 36 licenses issued, below the daily 90 average. Most applicants appeared mature and businesslike, with five obtaining licenses unescorted by men.
United States officials in Washington and at the Mexico City embassy denounce a Mexican interview as unfriendly and warn against public talk of intervention. The State Department reiterates that legitimate arms shipments from Texas to Juarez will not be blocked while ensuring U S neutrality on the border amid rebel attacks and growing tensions with Mexican authorities.
Bitter toward the prisoner Brandt is denounced by Gov. Dix as a self confessed forger who tainted a woman’s honor to seek clemency. He rejects the appeal, cites not enough grounds, and notes no law violation. District Attorney Whitman plans to oppose further hearings as Brandt appeals. Emerson E. Davis testified before the grand jury regarding Brandt’s conduct in Clinton prison.
Mon Gheans reports an aviator using a hydroplane located a missing man’s body after eleven days of unsuccessful search by other methods. Hebert P. Johnson disappeared near the lake. the finder’s effort ends the lengthy coastward search.
A jumble of clipped items notes government moves on tariffs and emissions, church disputes, and Census clerks hiring. It mentions Taft's tariff stance, a looming House row, and a ponderous mix of society, sports, and editorial items.
Paris February 2 Francisca de la Barra former provisional president of Mexico arrived from Switzerland and declined the post of Ambassador to France. She said she intended to return to Mexico around March. She noted disturbance from reports of unrest in the country and the possibility of American intervention. When asked if she would be a candidate for the presidency she replied that the election is more than four years away.
Secretary Knox notes support from Britain Germany Japan and Russia for sustaining China's integrity while the United States and international bankers plan a 12 million loan to back the new republic. China will receive 2.5 million upfront to quick relief, with 2.6 million to cover troops and disorders. Funds aid railroads debt retirement and internal improvements as powers seek joint action without special advantage.
Little Gertrude Litwinski will not have to remarr in America when her parents are sent back to Poland. The Metheune plight tale ends with a Detroit poor women’s commission arranging a ticket for the baby to travel with her mother and father. The Litwinskis came to America years ago with Megle git, making her an American citizen.
Mutiny by Yuan Shi Kai’s soldiers in Peking triggers killings and looting in the city. Foreign legations report fires, refugees, and widespread violence. Americans and other foreigners seek shelter in legation compounds as 2000 troops join the disorder. Some shells fall near the American legation but fail to explode.
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