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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
11
The Washington Post notes a misattributed telegram claiming Senator Dixon supported Roosevelt in treaty disputes. Dixon denies sending the message, clarifying his only communication was a notice to Roosevelt about Senate action. The paper regrets the error and seeks accuracy.
The fragmentary OCR text presents a political reminiscence with scattered references to Peritt, Polition, Repuvils, and the Democratic party, interwoven with stray dates and names. It mentions a five teen day system, a “Tooth phene” and a discussion of migration of souls, plus a reflection on a letter to Alphange gr Dunn. The piece reads like a late 19th or early 20th century memoir fragment with disjointed phrases and incomplete sentences.
A humorous提 discussion imagines Capt Roald Amundsen locating the South Pole and compares both poles as fixed yet raises mock questions about Eskimo relations and gum drops. It wryly suggests political reforms and modern gadgets would follow the polar discovery.
A reflective piece argues that household chores are the true heavy labor of marriage. It contends men misjudge wives workload, noting the wife’s daily toil in managing home life behind the scenes. The essay suggests men should perform housework to gain perspective, even if it leads them to drink, to appreciate women’s hard daily labor.
Secretary Meyer endorses creating grades of admiral and vice admiral in the United States Navy. The move is presented as beneficial and likely to gain broad support among officials and naval officers, with supporters arguing it would clarify senior command structures.
The article criticizes U S naval leadership and rank structure noting that the navy risks slipping from third to fifth among world powers. Secretary Meyer is cited urging reform while Congress is urged to fund and uphold naval strength amid global competition.
A critical period in Congress sees supporters and critics debating Joseph G Clark as Speaker. Proponents say he upholds dignity and law, while opponents accuse him of insufficient aggressiveness. The piece cites reformers, party dynamics, and comparisons to prior leadership as it assesses Clark’s approach and potential political impact.
A Berlin supplied tale questions Miss Nancy Leishman's suitability as a bride for Count George Fugger, a mediatized European prince potential, arguing marriage would force him to surrender titles and estates or wed morganatically. The piece traces Fugger lineage, past unions, and the implications for heirs under Germanic law.
Hopelult reports Rear Admiral Chauncey Thom retires after age. Rear Admiral Willem H Sutherland takes command of the second division of the Pacific fleet as West Virginia flags are lowered. Retirement effective April 3.
London reports Premier Asquith arranged a joint conference at the Foreign Office with coal mine owners and striking workers after hours of talks. The miners balk at discussing minimum wage, while the navy and industry brace for coal shortages as orders for economy are issued and the strike widens. Marseille notes a French liner cancels weekly freight to Britain amid the strike.
Mrs Ida Husted Harper of New York addressed suffragists at the residence of Mrs Arthur J Parsons detailing twentieth century suffrage. She argued women will resist party ties and vote against morally weak candidates, and suggested fathers may watch the baby while wives vote. She noted home duties would not be interfered with and that men support women with the ballot.
Last will and probate reveal Mra Annie Yeamans requested Charles Dillingham to wear and display her diamonds at burial. The pieces include a ring chain and amulets she favored, to be placed about her neck for remembrance. Dillingham serves as an executor and will publicize the wishes.
A report details a will disposition where Benjamin Fart receives a life interest and his nephew Michael Wart gains residuary estate rights. Annuities and securities tied to the estate are valued with a present total of 1 086 16. The matter involves Garrille, Antonetle, Hart, and Breasted, with night-time actions noted in the document.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter Ming Ethel Roosevelt landed at Port Limón yesterday. The surprise visit to San José prompted government action to place a special train at their disposal. A reception committee begins preparations to entertain the distinguished visitors.
In New York on March 2 Judge Cox ruled in federal court on the motion by Assistant U.S. District Attorney Jamon R Knapp. The government secured a final decree in an equity suit filed that year against the Branchard Wood Company and other defendants forming the so called wood trust.
The Senate met in 2000 and debated the District of Columbia public utilities bill. The District committee reported a bill on presidential primaries, Senator Gallinger urged against Mississippi levees, and Senator Crawford proposed a 20000 appropriation for an international cost of living inquiry. Senator Smith of Georgia complained about claimant favoritism. The Senate adjourned at 6:90.00 m. Floridian objections to Everglades coverage and a Panama Canal report delay due to a railroad funding dispute were noted. A public buildings committee hearings were promised. an appropriation bill for buildings may not pass this session. Representative Hoderberg led a one-man filibuster against private pension legislation. House adjourned at 1:39 p.m.
The American Society at Naval In inecis will hold its annual dinner tonight to mark the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac. A survivor from the real iron studs will speak, with Secretary of the Navy Meyer among speakers. Attendees include bureau chiefs, senators, representatives, and other notable civil figures.
Johannes Kaempf, radical deputy for central Berlin, was definitively elected speaker of the Reichstag on March 8. Heinrich Bove was confirmed as second vice president, while Philipp Scheidemann was ousted from the presidential board. Sigismund Paasche, first view president, was appointed in his place as radicals and liberals clash over leadership.
The Collegiate Club of this city announces the final intercity debate to be held at the Turner Club of Baltimore likely on the last Sunday in April. A preliminary trial debate is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock at the Eighth Street Temple, with the regular evening meeting omitted.
Government pursues the remaining count in the United Shan Machinery Company case as the Supreme Court weighs an appeal from Circuit Judge Hat nam de division. The case centers on alleged monopoly in shoe machinery and a disputed charge involving the Ipswich area.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a 2 o clock event, Westie Mos, Vesentors, and Pavers Neher. Details are garbled with stray letters and misread names, offering no clear person, place, organization, or outcome to summarize.
Villard, chairman of the Nationals association, condemns the executive committee of the Bar Association for revoking the membership of William Lewis, a Boston Negro serving as Assistant United States Attorney General. He wrote to Lewis, urging reversal and defending the diversity effort amid the controversy.
Leaves of absence issued for Capt Percy a Rishgp coast artillery who sails for twelve days. Capt Marion g WattLe coast artillery goes for theme days. Lieut Hembert a Darque coast artillery for ten days. Second Lieut William B Mardigg coast artillery corps for ten days. Second Lieut Robert C Guildart for twenty days. Lieut Gustav Ho Franke coast artillery corps twenty days. Second Lieut George B Davis deputy commissary general to Cincinnati on official business. Hospital company to be discharged by purchase. Movements of naval vessels arriving Tallahassee to Tangier Sound. Various ships sailing from Annapolis, Hampton Roads, Honolulu and Corinne for destinations including Tangier, Bremer, Beaters.
Col Wayne Belvin once a railroad president and financier was arrested in New York for panhandling. He carried letters and a Ganz to Mayor Gaynor and claimed ties to prominent figures. He appeared in Jefferson Market Court and faced charges after leaving workhouse, with past rail ventures and legal troubles noted.
Fragmented OCR reads as a weather note noting moderate temperatures east of the Mississippi with variable conditions. Mentions agriculturally oriented regions, wind, precipitation patterns, and scattered moisture across northern and southern zones.
Naval orders appoint Paymaster BM Hackfr and Paymaster ROS Chew Jr to positions at Newport and nearby commands. The fragmentary text lists assignment roles and personnel in charge but few details are clear due to garbled wording.
In a hotel lobby gathering, Mes Elmer Black and the Arbitration League of New York urged action on world peace and education. They argued that a high school education could help curb war, while various officials noted the burden on nations like Russia and the United States as military and naval forces grow.
Fragmented text references multiple names and places including Roosevelt Harper and Loramie Tae. The legible items mention political topics, regional terms, and dates amid garbled OCR. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable fragments.
Seven year old Kingsley Coffyn soars above New York waters for seven minutes with father and mother in an early aviation stunt. Mrs Coffyn, warmly dressed, enjoys the thrill as Kingsley clings to his father and proclaims himself the youngest in a heavier than air machine. The ascent ends with a salute to the Statue of Liberty amid cheering crowds.
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