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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
1
British commanders issue a one hour ultimatum to mutineers blocking the railway as central China sees guard redeployments. Yuan Shi Kai’s army mobilizes toward Peking while US forces in the region remain ready to act. Women and children flee inland missions seeking safety.
British and European diplomats in Peking urge 1,000 troops from Tientsin to quell rioting as Chinese soldiers mutiny and loot. German doctor shot, German residents shielded. fires rage across the city while looters plunder the mint and shops. British forces disperse mutineers near Bengtar and protect the railway as disturbances spread.
In Tientsin the Chinese forces resisted a British advance, delaying their retreat while 700 Fusiliers began detrainment nearby. A deputation asked foreign troops for help to preserve order as consuls argued policing, with foreign troops now deployed and reduced by drafts from Britain Germany France and the United States.
The Afteenth annual Knights of Momus banquet in Rauwelora featured burlesques of President Taft Col Roosevelt and Speaker Clark in a Houn Dawg song and mock House. Speakers including Rep Dyer Reed Smoot and many congressmen poked fun at presidential aspirations and government printing issues amid lively satire and laughter.
Nevada Governor Oddie remains neutral while Tennessee Governor Hooper signals neutrality. Oklahoma reports a Roosevelt-led push with 283 Roosevelt and 7 Taft delegates elected in 47 counties, signaling strong Roosevelt support and foreshadowing a national convention outcome.
Baren A Jeffrey, owner of the 200 year old White homestead in Bungalow Park by Deal Lake, uncovered a private receptacle containing gold and silver coins while removing fireplace material. Neighbors estimate the value at over 315,000 dollars, though the owner has not disclosed the amount.
On the Berlin highway from New Haven early this morning John J Roof, a Hartford salesman, fell from the rumble seat of an auto and was killed. Eugene R Clark, owner and driver, and a companion followed for six miles before returning to the scene and taking the man to a hospital where he died.
Col Roosevelt denies reports he planned to avoid the 1912 presidential race and clarifies he would not back Taft or any candidate. Dispatches recount his Oyster Bay remarks, notes he may enter to lead Republicans, and cites reactions from Meyer, Stimson, Pinchot, and Madison as officials weigh his prospects.
The Catholic Church in America will receive 380000 instead of 1 million from the estate of Edward R Jackson a bachelor ranchman after a court approved compromise. Mary Luna claimed common law wife status and contested the will she had worked as a ranch cook for years. Mary Gunn and Winnie Atwell receive 35000 each under the agreement. The 13 year old child of Mary Luna was named by the will as a beneficiary. The settlement preserves the trust arrangement with church signatures sought from Cardinal Gibsons Lonnell Varley in major eastern cities.
Dwight Day, a Harvard and medical school graduate, claims following President Eliot's advice drove him to crime. Day robbed a bank cashier in Aurora, winning $60 before capture. He lies wounded in a county hospital, describing his path from schooling to theft and his belief that his actions stemmed from a misguided pursuit of life experience.
Mrs Annie Yeamans died at her hotel residence in New York at 9 4 tonight in her seventy seventh year. She devoted most of her life to the stage and last appeared in vaudeville at Lynn Massachusetts on January 1 pt 1912. She suffered a second stroke two days ago and lapsed into a coma for most of the day. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with funeral date pending.
A New York American cable notes Daily Mirror estimates show rising costs for a single complete toilet. Prices include plumage shoes at $500 and a crystal-handle umbrella, with silk stockings at $90 per pair and a boudoir cap at $4. Other items listed.
A New York Press dispatch notes W J Bryan remains the strongest individual force in the Democratic party among Congress members from the South and West. He opposes Harmon Clark Folk and Underwood and would accept Woodrow Wilson only as a last resort. Bryan favors Kern as a broad, big Democrat likely to win the presidency, though not generally shared in Washington. He prefers Gaynor over Wilson but would not marshal delegates for Kern if Wilson falters.
President Taft launches plan to form a national board of trade to advise on legislation and boost commerce. Secretary Nagel calls a Washington convention on April 15 inviting about 1,000 chambers of commerce and allied bodies to discuss organization and guidance for domestic and international trade policy.
A compact index notes political items including Taft disputing three governors and the third term issue, military and international briefings, labor inquiries, and editorial comment. It lists Congress topics, public notices, and society brief items with several named entities and places.
William Rockefeller, in Savannah on March 3, called Roosevelt a foe to good government and a dangerous man. He named Majority Leader Underwood as his preferred presidential nominee, with Taft as his second choice.
Foreign nationals in Mexico react to President Taft's urge to leave danger zones. Reports say Americans and other expatriates are evacuating as Madero strengthens forces to protect civilians, with consuls coordinating warnings. Some fear intervention while others view the proclamation as aimed at foreigners in the capital and along exposed areas.
A Juarez telegram reports fighting over Chihuahua's capital began earlier today, with rebel garrison departing Juarez to join the attack. Details are sparse but initial clashes near Chihuahua and Villas position are described, with 35 reported dead or wounded and rebel movement toward the front under Orozco and Villa amid Madero era tensions.
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