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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

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Minister Not Recalled From United States by Colombia

Diplomatic note from Colombia states policy toward Ameea remains unchanged while Senor Roberto MacDouall, who announced resignation, may seek a post in London. Reports of recall were denied as United States officials indicated no change in stance.

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Suit For 852000 Against Trust Co and Others

Proceedings reveal Normanty Gainer Trust Co seeks judgment for 852000 against Cox and others. Amid confusion, others face charges and insolvency questions. A bank seizure and bankruptcy filing are noted with limited asset details and adjournment.

Trust Co Wearge Cox Mark Thy Cinna Cops Alaert Agaist Gomer Ana Abd Ee Bone SAL

Secretary Knox Visits Honduras Aboard Maryland Extension Planned

Secretary of State Knox arrived in Ambla Hapla Honduras aboard the United States armored Maryland from Corinto Nicaragua. He met with Gen Manuel Bonilla and cabinet ministers. Bonilla was ill and unable to attend. An extension program for Knox's visit was arranged for tomorrow.

Ambpala Honduras Knox United States Maryland Corinto Nicaragua Manuel Bonilla Republic Marsland

Women Polo Riders At Country Club Event

Coronade Cal Marek K leads a list of society women entering the polo pony races at the Country Club. Miss Eleanor Beara of New York and Boston, Lady Herbert of London, and Mira Jeanne Cracker of San Francisco are among contenders wearing Brancaille riding logs. Two more society women plan to enter the contest.

Coronade Cal Marek K Mias Eleanor Beara New York Boston Lady Herbert Lord Herbert London Mira Jeanne Cracker San Francisco St Ill

Wreck on Central of Georgia Causes Sizable Loss of Life

A head on collision between passenger and heavy freight trains on the Central of Georgia Railway near Augusta ends in four men killed and seven injured. The disaster occurred after orders to guide the freight were forgotten, with a rescue crew racing to avert the wreck as flames and debris trapped passengers. Names of several injured and deceased are listed, including clerks and railroad staff from Atlanta and Augusta.

Central of Georgia Augusta Tefare Twa I ‘Uiawn Ware Aly Wal TY Nelson Atlanta OC Bauxhin Augiuta OR. Carey Mailes Marlen SA Pool Avanta Joe Kiown Areman Churk Thompson Jim Messenger

FIVE KILLED IN CP TRAIN COLLISION NEAR OTTAWA

Five people died and eleven were injured when a Canadian Pacific passenger train collided with a freight train between Ottawa and Hull. Officials blame a Hull telegraph operator for issuing a signal allowing the passenger train to proceed while the freight train approached. The operator disappeared after the crash, and officials say he was warned over the telephone to hold the passenger train.

Canadian Pacific Otttawa Ontario Ottawa Jol C. Anderson Peter Mavins Queyen Quebec F. J. Tahar Contenetor Vuil Walton Mcallister Bardier

Prefers Death to Curfew in Court Ordered Timeout

In New York Alfred Bloom an employment agent died by suicide today after a magistrate ordered him to be at home with his wife by 9 o clock nightly following domestic difficulties. The court had offered a workhouse sentence or the curfew. Bloom left no note and was 56 years old.

New York March Lfred Bloom Linfrings McKinley Ilinois Taft House Otte James Kentucky Clark Benjamin Feld United States Fort Bliss War Department Washington

Georgia Three Fight Pension Bill Filibuster In House

A day long filibuster over a private pension measure halted House business as Georgia lawmakers Roddenberg Tribble and Howard led obstruction. Absentees were dragged in by sergeant at arms while steamroller tactics and adjournment attempts failed to curb the delay.

Roddenberg Tribble Howard Georgia Senda House Underwoon Moudenberg Dixon Indiana Roddenbery Webid

J B McNamara Dying in San Quentin Prison

The dynamiter J B McNamara, serving a life term for blowing up Times buildings, is reported gravely ill with tuberculosis at San Quentin. His brother J J McNamara, serving fifteen years, is also said to be in poor health, with J B having lost about fifteen pounds since imprisonment and exposure to dusty conditions aggravating his illness.

Dynamiter Apecial Washington Post Los Angel March J. B. McNamara Lfe San Quintin Times J. J. McNamara Acordine Malcolm McLaren McLaren

Woman Burned to Death in Cumberland Maryland

Mrs Laura Shears aged 26 wife of Thomas Shears died at John Shrout’s home two miles north of Kingwood after her dress ignited from an open fire while awaiting her mother. She leaves three small children named Aiken Augusta and Florids. The incident occurred during a cold winter night at 20 p.m. daily, with mention of Southern Rabh.

Cumberland March Laura Shears Thomas Shears John Shrout Kingwood Warns Shears Shrout Watting

Boy's Body Found in Box Car After Missing Week

The eight year old Andrew Jackson was found by Boy Scouts in a freight car on a disused track in the Atlantic Coast Line Railway yard. The body showed marks of violence with no clear clue to the perpetrator as yet.

Ringme Georgia John Brown George the Flibusters Florence Andrew Jackson Atlantic Coast Line Railway

De La Barra Plans Return to Aid Peace Efforts

Paria Mexico’s former provisional president Francisca de la Barra today reiterates intent to return to Mexico soon. He says patriotism drives the move, denies personal ambitions, and vows to work with the government to resolve delicate international complications and restore peace.

Paria March Francisca de la Barra Mexico

Rebels Move Toward Mexico City Amid Skirmishes

The insurgent column advances from Juarez toward Torreon as Gen. Orozco claims crowds join his ranks and 2,060 men will be entrained for Haminez next week. Reports note cabinet changes considered by President Madero and a general war stance across the front.

Chihuahua Mexico Ivia EL Paso Tex Dimieg Torreon Niminez Rabel Madero Francisco Vaaques Gomes Orozco Dias Wala Tebul Douglas Ariz Col. Fillas Commismerin Agua Prieta Rehela Chichurera Ranch Here

Taft denounces recall plan for judges in Toledo speech

President Taft criticizes a proposed recall of judges as unjust and ineffective. He argues for amending impeachment, creating an impartial removal tribunal with due hearing, avoiding a system where defeated partisans judge their opponents. The Toledo speech frames recall as reactionary and destabilizing.

Taft Toledo

Taft Opposes Judicial Recall in Toledo Speech

President Taft denounces recall of judges and court decisions in a Toledo Coliseum address. He argues such recalls threaten constitutional safeguards, warning that basing rulings on temporary majorities undermines individual rights and well ordered liberty. He also urges continued arbitration treaties and notes women’s suffrage as coming.

Toledo Ohio March Toledo Coliseum Taft Ilinois Citzens Washington Col. Roosevelt Columbus White House Senate Great Britain France Taft Gal United States Daniel Webster

Mexican unrest and hostage claim spark diplomatic protest

Ambassador Wilson reports Calero promised to treat Americans and other foreigners as hostages if foreign forces invaded Mexico. The minister vows a formal investigation into the alleged interview while tensions rise with disaffection among Madere followers and outbreaks in Jalisco, Zacatecas, Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, Puebla, and Tlaxcala. An American, Misa 3. PB. Cheek, is safe in Durango, and Gen Leonard Wood denies orders for two more border regiments.

Mexico Wilson State Department Calero Madere Miranda Jalisco Macatecas Oaxaca Vera Cruz Puebla Tlaxcala Cheek Durango Leonard Wood

Americans At Court Seem Dull After Duke Of Fife Death

The first Buckingham Palace court of the season opened somberly after the death of the Duke of Fife. The American ambassador and Mrs Reid were absent due to illness, and Mrs William G Phillips also did not attend. American guests included Mrs John C Phillips and Mrs J Henry H Hough with others presenting in mourning and in formal dress.

Duke of Fife Buckingham Palace William G. Phillips Warhington Tandon March Whitelaw Reid Reid Philips John c. Phillips Boston Counless Benckendorf Mra Phillips J Henry H. Hough Paris James Amory Moore New York Alléne Crane A. Newton Crane London Entele Wilson King Birmingham William Perr Cressan Sonnor Alan Countess Benckendorff Countess' of Craven Mira Henry Coventry William Philupa Edward Simpson Simpson Maj. E. Slocum Slocum

Carnegie Financed Roosevelt African Hunting Trip

Special to The Washington Port reveals Andrew Carnegie provided about $100,000 for Theodore Roosevelt’s African expedition as a gift, not a loan, a fact kept secret by Roosevelt and Hubert A. Franks who arranged the funding. The gift funded the 1909 venture with no expectation of repayment.

Washington New York Andrew Carnegie Mr Roosevelt Roosevelt Carnegie Hubert A Franks Franka Wes Careserie

Thines Johnson President and Brooklyn Estate Scandal

New York reports Andrew Johnson remains in the White House as a commission probes the sanity of Brooklyn recluse Samuel E Haslett. Testimony shows Haslett incompetent to grant power of attorney to Frank Gardner amid fraud allegations over estate control. Dr Dell McCoy corroborates.

New York Andrew Johnson Lincoln White House Sanuel E. Haslett Brooklyn Roosevelt Taft Wiliam J Bryan Alleniste Haslett Haslete Frank Gardner Johnston Dell McCoy

Shackleton Analyzes Amundsen South Pole Feats and Claims

Lt. Shackleton discusses Roald Amundsen's pole journey, noting Amundsen defined geographic limits and likely reached the pole with favorable conditions. He contrasts Amundsen's methods with Scott and mentions a plateau named by Shackleton and possible route choices to inland ice.

London March Eyneath Shackleton Amundsen Tecorda Scott Lieut Shackleton Rip Amundgen Ross Barriers

Salary cuts pass. treasurer spared in Prince George bill

Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md March All bills reducing Prince George county official salaries and abolishing offices cleared the senate except the measure saving the county treasurer 3900 dollars A Republican amendment to limit salaries to three commissioners faced opposition as three members would receive full pay

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Amundsen Tells Of South Pole Trek On Fram

The New York cable reports Roald Amundsen described the voyage toward the South Pole. He recounts depots, dog teams, and ice crossings from February 1911, noting calm weather, careful provisioning, and pride as Fram ventured further south, with tales of hardship and triumph.

Washington Post New York Hobart Tasmania Roald Amundsen

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