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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
11
Fragmented OCR from The Washington Post dated Thursday March 7, 1812 notes politics with references to Secretary Mimans speech, Roosevelt and Staines as gubernatorial candidate, and New York visit. The text mixes names and events with garbled dates and places, indicating a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper item about political positions and speeches.
A long, uneven analysis discusses Senator Dixon and party nominating rumors, London suffragette protests, dueling versus modern violence, and social reform. It weaves opinions on presidential conventions, public sentiment, and the fate of tramps and drunks, with satirical asides on American political life.
Lady Sydney Oatme Grast, sister of Hari of Geaflaid, debuted on the London stage with George Edwardes' company and now plans to wed Rev. William Rice, rector of Gympsom, Buckinghamshire. Her life will shift from theatrical freedom to village parsonage, aided by an annuity from her grandaunt and her title.
A fragmented account describes strike activity and anti socialist sentiment linked to a broader labor conflict. It mentions the Workers of the World, child custody fears, protests, and calls for action against perceived un-American demonstrations. The text portrays congressional scrutiny and public alarm amid labor unrest.
The article contrasts France’s enduring duel culture with what it sees as a decline in honor and civility in other nations. It notes French editors’ fondness for duels, recounts a dramatic pistol duel with a photographer seeking a shot, and laments a perceived erosion of chivalry amid modern commercial society.
The Philadelphia Vessel Owners and Captain's Association ends after 49 years as sail tonnage dwindles. Many remaining vessels were destroyed along the Cape Hatteras to Cape Cod route in the last three months totaling 48 million. Panama Canal opening seen as a new blow to sailing ships, with schooner scarcity driving higher demand.
Dr George Edwin Hurst Harmon retired medical director United States navy died at his aunts home on High Street Cambridge Mil He was son of the late Dr George Harmon and aged years He commanded the Naval Medical School Hospital at Washington and entered the navy about years ago He is survived by a sister Mrs W W Barber of Southboro Mass and was nephew of the late John E Hurst of Baltimore.
Mary D. Jonas an Civil War nurse who earned a special act pension died in Brooklyn at age 100. She followed her brother to war, sought his body after Port Hudson, appealed to President Lincoln who granted a pass, and she served until 1876.
New York reports the Finland and the Ryndam racing for the Ambrose Channel height prize. The Finland sails from Antwerp and Dover while the Ryndam leaves Rotterdam and Boulogne. After two days the ships stay close, then a storm hits. By the third day both vessels remain neck and neck as they near the harbor.
Hinman resolution backed by the assembly judiciary committee to rescind New York State approval of the federal income tax resolution. Hinman argued there is no precedent for rescinding and that Congress or the secretary of State cannot force a revocation. He called it a judicial matter for the court rather than a political action.
Major William F. Martin and multiple officers are assigned to various infantry units and detachments. Several officers are retained on general staff duty, with others to report for temporary duty or to be discharged or retired.
Comdr Walter Ball assigned to Naval Home Philadelphia. Art. Serg. C. W. Brown entered into service. Movements from November 39, 1910 include vessels arriving Provincetown, Cortsmouth, Leomidan, Shartexton. Sailed to Provincetown for northern grounds and to Chesapeake approaches. Voyages from Guantaceing to Hampton Roads and Norfolk, to Chiriqui Lagoon to Gritobel, Decatur from Wuhu to Nanking, Shengha to Nanking, Shaghal to Takes, and Tak journeys.
Legislative actions unfold with discussion on arbitration treaties and related proposals at Graleck this afternoon. Michigan senators Baema and Benth advocate, while the finance committee closes steel tariff hearings. Several other topics including migratory game protection and liquor shipment issues appear before various committees as adjournments occur.
George F. Cotterill won the Seattle mayoral race by a 445 margin over Hiram C. Gill after returns show Cotterill receiving 1,656 votes to Gill's 21,010. Women and churches mobilized against Gill, warning that his victory would bring gambling and vice back. Cotterill, a native Englander and federal engineer, led with his stand on single tax municipal ownership and prohibition. Gill, a socialist candidate, was defeated, and Bryan's Beattle visit was used by Cotterill’s camp.
It was announced that Maj Judson will be transferred to the Isthmus of Panama after passage of the District appropriation bill. He may be advanced to lieutenant colonel and join the canal zone staff, with a salary higher than that allowed for a District commissioner.
At a March meeting in Baltimore the Democratic national convention executive committee and hotel representatives outlined rates and accommodations for next June. A detailed schedule will be issued by hotel men tomorrow, with synopses from the convention committee. Legislation seeking to regulate hotel rates will wait until the schedule is published.
Abandoned in early childhood, Jeanie Spaulding a home helper in Riverside California learned today she won a $200,000 fortune left by her father Stephen Spaulding. The family split years ago and the father died last year in California.
A wire service style weather and political note discusses Roosevelt's hostility to Taft and its impact on the Republican nomination. It reports general atmospheric conditions across the United States, including temperature trends, storm warnings in the Atlantic and Northwest, and a forecast of mixed precipitation with limited snow expected in the central valleys and Gulf region. The piece blends a weather bulletin with editorial commentary from the Chicago News and local weather notes, citing policy tensions and their potential effect on party unity.
Citizens including Charles G. Wood of the Massachusetts board contends Guy Foss would win Massachusetts’ support if he entered the race. Southwick of New York criticizes current politics, hints at a potential race and protest over Cuba policy, while Congress weighs railroad and commerce court issues and veteran pension lists.
A fragmented 19th century muse on gender roles and marriage, noting a man’s aging dread and a woman’s hat as social instigator. The piece hints at suffrage debate with a quip on women’s votes versus men’s and mocks male pretensions within domestic life.
Gen James Speake Ohio game warden urged a federal migratory bird protection law and a ban on aigrettes possession. He noted states lack uniform rules and pressed Congress to act as two bills target migratory birds. Camp Fire Club’s McLean and others backed the measure before House and Senate committees.
Navy Department will arrange a public funeral for the last Maine dead in the city on a date in March after the wreck hulk is freed from Havana harbor cofferdam on March 15. Remains will be moved from the Witte Lot to the Spanish War Section of Arlington with a combined Army Navy militia and veterans detachment including Taft participation.
Chicago judge Munter Scully discharged Burt Harkin after arraignment for disorderly conduct. Harkin admitted intoxication but said caregiver duties and dull chores drove him to drink to forget troubles. He claimed housework burden weighed on him and manner of proving extenuating circumstances.
Pittsburgh March 6 Representative Charles Matthews of Newcootie Iowa who serves the Twenty fourth district is in a serious condition in a hospital as a result of an operation performed ten weeks ago. He had seemed to be recovering but last night his condition worsened causing concern among friends.
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