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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
1
The fragment describes Daisy Grace Ulrich of Zabenon Pennsylvania known as Daisy the Tiger Skins. She married Grace about ten months ago and lived in the city before moving to New York. Her husband owned uncut diamonds worth thousands of dollars that were never disposed of.
Reported plans by opposition figures to reconstruct the Mexican cabinet stall as President Madero weighs De la Barra and Dr. Vasques Gomes for key posts. Trevino discussed as war minister. talks include De la Barra’s possible return and a staged interim leadership before elections, amid calls for neutrality enforcement on the border.
A man named Maf is shot while sleeping as a dispute over power of attorney escalates. The alleged shooter is linked to threats to revoke the attorney in fact designation. Police are reviewing the case as it develops.
Rumors spread from London about Capt. Robert F Scott reaching the south pole, while Norwegian explorer Amundsen returns to Hobart after a polar dash. Reports describe an international race with German Japanese and Austrian teams active, noting Terra Nova and Fram ship plans and the evolving status of the contest as of March.
United States officials denied a sensational report that Mamie Calero promised American intervention and that Alex Jee would deploy 49 troops. The American ambassador Henry Lane Wilson in Mexico City was briefed by the State Department to verify the claim amid telegraphic blackout affecting Asaros and Vetardens. In a separate Chicago incident, firemen with oxygen helmets rescued several diners after an ammonia pipe burst at a downtown hotel, sending guests fleeing and several people overcome but not seriously injured.
A daring theft at the Countess Szechenyi’s Budapest residence last week saw jewels valued at $200,000 stolen. Police later found the gems in a garage and returned them to the countess.
Dispatches from Chihuahua report Pas cual Grozco proclaimed generale zimo of the Insurrecto forces there. The movement pledges no party loyalty and aims to march on Mexico City with 5000 mounted men. Reports note funds raised, refugees crossing into Texas, and warnings from the Taft administration about American travelers.
In the House Representative Bates of Pennsylvania proposed an $8,000 appropriation to repair four torn naval flags displayed in the Naval Academy at Annapolis. The flags include the Perry flag with the motto Dont give up the whip and two captured from British ships in the War of 1812. Representative Witherspoon opposed the measure but was swayed by emotional testimony about preserving national symbols. the bill passed amid a charged debate on patriotism and public duty.
Special to The Washington Herald reports Andree Coracete describe Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft as Damon and Pythias quarreling over the presidential nomination. Coracete says he knows both leaders and hopes they settle their contest with a heart to heart before it is too late.
Newburgh New York March The body found in the woods at Mount Airy near the city last Sunday was thought to be Frank Clark of Windsor A revolver and a bullet hole suggested death by self infliction He had been dead all winter Identification came from pockets and clothing Clark who vanished months ago after saying he would go into the woods to shoot himself His wife and four children planned a funeral today when a telephone call from Frank Clark arrived The caller would not reveal his location but it is believed he was in Tacoms Pa
Special to We Wanbingeps from New York reports Timothy P. ull yah known as Little Tim left an estate after death on December 22 190%. The State appraisers show the estate value after funeral and administrative costs at 17000 with the widow to receive 5585 and other heirs shares pending final accounting.
At a large National Civic Federation dinner in Washington President Taft Speaker Clark and labor leader Samuel Gompers joined wealthy guests and prominent figures to discuss closer ties between capital and labor. Hammond and Morgan attended as notable speakers promoting reform and unity amid industrial tensions. The event drew nearly 1000 attendees and featured remarks on workers compensation and industrial responsibility.
Fragmented OCR reads like a shuffled bulletin of 1920s events. It mentions Rich Mah claiming his wife shot him, troop movements to Ghine, and various political notes including Taft prospects, Nicaraguan updates, and calls for treaty reform. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable segments.
United States Minister Calhoun asks for more troops. Maj. Gen. Bell orders a new battalion of the 15th Infantry from Manila to north China under Lt Col Edwin A. Hoot. The expedition includes 70 sailors. The Seward and Liecum transport ships will move the troops to China.
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