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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1912

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Senate Ratified Taft Era Treaties Amid Turmoil

The Senate approved a revised arbitration pact with Britain and France by 76 to 3 after tearing apart the original terms. Amendments favored by Mr Bacon and Mr Chamberlain were adopted, while Mr Lodge’s changes failed. Roosevelt telegramged reaction and Ambassadors will not comment on the outcome.

Sesstor Dison Turos Col. Roosevelt Britain France Senate Lorimer Martine Need Bacoit

Funeral Sermon Fee Suit In Wallace Idaho

Mrs Golsong sues Father Becker for charges of preaching the funeral sermon for Adam Golsong a parishioner. She says the sermon berated her husband for missing services and refuses to pay the fee, while Becker claims the suit aims to deter parishioners from avoiding payment of such charges.

Wallace Idaho F. A. Becker St Alphonsus’ Catholic Church Adam Golsong

Kissing Gallery Highlighted at Yonkers Union Station

Yonkers New Union Station will include a balcony called the kissing gallery in the Incoming Station. Chief engineer Whittredge describes the feature as perhaps the most striking innovation, designed for people who come to meet relatives and friends.

Yonkers Union Station Washington Post Whittredge Grand Central Terminal

CALL TROOPS TO CHINA BIG LOAN TO NEW REPUBLIC

Diplomatic powers plan to reinforce north China with guards along the railway from Tientsin to the sea. A Russian battalion is dispatched. American, British, German, and French financiers send large loans to the provisional government. Maj. Gen. Nae adjusts deployment and Marine detachments are considered for reinforcement.

Peking Chinwangtag Tientain Calhoundes Washington Manila Harbin Legation Maj Arrowsmith Mantle Tientsin Calhoun Cincinnati Tiantein Shanghai United States Great Britain Germany France Tony China Tt Fa Nanking Civnexa Ayndiene J Frank Na Ben Philippines Nae Fifteenth Infantry Fawin A. Root Warren Tientaln United

Baby Swallows Watch Spring After Curious Play

Samuel Levy's infant son in South Norwalk swallowed a watch spring while trying to learn to tinker. The boy, found unconscious, was freed after neighbors and a physician removed several feet of slender steel. The incident prompted care and a medical rescue to save his life.

Tommy Warbington South Norwalk Samuel Levy

Real estate broker dead by self-inflicted pistol shot

Washington real estate broker J. Louis Willige, 48, killed himself at his Thirteenth Street office just after chatting with associates. Coroner’s certificate ruled death self-inflicted. Financial reverses and heavy debts reportedly preceded the act, with creditors prepared to wait as former partner Daniel and friends attempted to steady the firm. Emergency Hospital treated him, but he died minutes after arrival.

J. Louis Willie Washington Thirteenth Street Willige Nevitt Businese Itla Suletude Iija Emeat N. Daniela Willige, Gibbs Ata Daalt Williwe Ia Lis Dantel Mr Dantel Willsee Ofce Augustus Willike Stilette Mr Tansel Harry Tansil F Street Mr. Willige Ocera Alty Tansill William Willige Augustus Willige Park Road Mi Health Daniel Ukewine Willie

Willige Dies After Long City Real Estate Service

Private secretary to Secretary Samue Langley of the Smithsonian, Willige left that post to devote time to his real estate business. He led committees for the Chamber of Commerce on high living costs and hygienic milled supply, produced influential reports, and served on the Board of Trade. He had no children, was married twelve years ago to Taillan Dunkhorst, and is survived by his widow, two brothers, five sisters, and other relatives. Funeral will be at Concordia Lutheran Church with interment in Glenwood Cemetery.

Samue Langley Smithsonian Institution Br. Daniel Chamber of Commerce Vallahan Board of Trade Willigs Mins Taillan Dunkhorst Willam E. Dunkhorst William Augustus Willys William P. Herbst Mra Motz Josephine Lana Willige Washington Stezie New York Paul A. Menzel Concordia Lutheran Church Glenwood Cemetery

Roosevelt Praises Stimson After Chicago Speech

Secretary Stimson receives a congratulatory note from Col. Roosevelt after his Chicago address. Roosevelt acknowledges Stimson’s constrained stance and cautions about newspaper misinterpretation from Oyster Bay regarding the speeche.

Train Wreck Kills Four on Continental Limited near West Lebanon

A wreck on the Continental Limited westbound on the Wabash Railroad near Redwood Bridge two miles west of West Lebanon Indiana kills four and injures nearly sixty. A broken rail caused the derailment as cars left the tracks many overturning. Wounded were placed on a two-car train and rushed to Danville while rescue teams arrived. Names include Mrs A G Good of Fort Wayne and a Pullman porter unnamed. other victims undetermined. Crew and residents aided the injured with fires for warmth and telegraph repairs begun.

Entire Continental Limited Wabash Road Lebanon Ind Residenta Mear Danville Redwood Bridge West Lebanon Continental Limited Wabash Peru Decatur Ills Mra A. G. Good Fort Wayne St. Louis Io Ward St. Louisa Illnois Raenwooi

Army bans new dances at Fort Monroe in Virginia

Old Point Virginia March 7 Cel strong commandant of Fort Monroe issued an official ban on the grizzly bear the turkey trot terrapin trundle the tus y wusty pickaninny dandle and other fashionable Northern dances. Copies of the order were sent to the Chamberlin and Sherwood hotels on the reservation where hundreds of Northern society folk are said to have gathered. The order caused a mild sensation.

Old Point Cel. Strong Fort Gonroe Chamberlin Sherwood

Ambassador Reid III Trade Delegation Arrives in London

Due to the illness of Whiteligg Teld the American Ambassador, the first court of the season will be presented by the French Ambassador. Mrs Withelaw Reid will introduce the ladies, including Miss Crane, daughter of Newton Crane, the American lawyer in London.

Washington Post London Whiteligg Teld Withelaw Reid Mlys Crane Newton Crane

Americans See Peril as German Colonists Arm

Four hundred Americans met in Mexico City to plan self protection against possible anti foreign disorders. Delegates formed committees with other nationalities, while the American Ambassador cautioned restraint. Plans included concentrating at a packing company for defense and provisioning women and children for a five day siege at several points. Mexico City reports arms shipments blocked at El Paso and border enforcement tightening.

Mexico City Calero Foreign Office Americana Capitel

4000 Extol Glare Called Next President in Campaign Celebration

Washington coverage recounts a mass celebration of Speaker Champ Clark on his sixty second birthday with ovations from Democrats and Republicans alike. Speakers praise his leadership, pledge support for his presidential bid, and cite his past reforms as proof of party strength ahead of the 1910 electoral contests.

Washington Champ Clark Convention Hall Cannan House Jefferson Jackson Lincoln

Senate Ratifies Treaties and China Uprising Fears Rise

A chaotic edition notes the Senate ratifying multiple treaties while Antitorelan unrest in China grows. Reports of a death by own action, Americans in Mexico, and a train wreck with four killed mark a tense publication alongside updates on Amundsen’s southern reach and local civic items.

Senate China J Louis Mexico Knox Amundsen South Vole Chevy Chase Cal Dixons Kermess Alexandria New

Maxim predicts 40 knot cruisers with 16 inch guns

Hudson Maxim, famed inventor, tours Carnegie steel mills and argues armor plate on battleships will be obsolete by 1920 as speed and firepower render heavy armor a hindrance. He predicts cruisers capable of 40 knots carrying heavy guns and penetrating armor with high-velocity shells, ending the era of armor plating in naval design.

Maxim Washington Post Tittsburgh Hudson Maxim Carnegie Steel Mills Mr. Maxim Ameguna United States

Amundsen Reaches South Pole Claim Supports Discovery

London reports from March 7 say Roald Amundsen has planted Norway's flag at the South Pole after a grueling voyage. Cablegrams from Hobart and Christiania confirm the feat between December 14 and 17, 1911, with details of hardships and navigational notes. Reports mention possible contact with Captain Scott and speculation on routes and timing from October to January.

Epteial Washington En Yoth Maren the World Today London The Chronicle Shackellan Amundsen South Pole Amundgen Bay of Whales Pole Eoce Bosld Amundsen Hobart Australia Cook Peary Copenhagen Social Demokraten Christiania Fram Scott Pote Beardmore Stader

South Pole Won by Amundsen Rewarded Fame

London wavers on polar exploits as conflicting messages reach the public. Lieut Evans and Scott expedition officials receive no confirmation. Norwegian triumph claimed, English credit withheld until official word. King Haakon waits for a cablegram from the pole seeker.

Haakon Norway

Discovery of Poles by Explorers Through History

A compact note lists polar discoveries: December 14 17 by Capt Read Amundsen of Norway as the first expedition, and April 6 1909 by Capt Robert E Peary of the United States as another first expedition. It also mentions the 1497 voyage from Bristol under Sebastian Cabot.

Read Amundsen Norway Robert E. Peary United States Bristol England Sebastian Cabot

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