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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented article argues Cardinal Liberty's stance differs from opinions used to attack Catholicism. The piece accuses opponents of exploiting religious debates to revive anti Catholic sentiment and hints at political figures involved, reflecting tensions in early public religious discourse.
A large collection of historic costumes is being sent to a museum exhibit as permanent loans. The article notes notable gowns and accessories from Washington era figures, with references to Mrs Washington and Att former attire. Details describe preservation and display plans, naming various donors, curators, and institutions involved in the exhibit.
Preliminary hearing set for Wednesday on the shooting case with lingering questions about motive and suspects. Court filings show police tying the incident to a burglary, while witnesses describe heated tensions at the scene. A separate wedding announcement notes the union of Miller-Kirson in Pittsburgh with clergy-led vows and guests.
A local report notes seven deaths linked to a fire and cautions that incendiary theories are unsatisfying. Officials warn of hidden risks and urge further investigation into potential mine peril behind the blaze.
A massive coast defense gun project is delayed by funding gaps as the War Department chief of ordnance explains nine years of no readiness. Reports of a Sandy Hook proving ground test show a 28 ton weapon with 2 4 inch bore and long range. separate coverage notes a factory blast in an industrial area and a near miss with debris damage, plus analyses on reducing dust explosions and emergency responses.
Sunday in the House saw Margaret and Elizabeth Dubois and Hugh Borland photographed with Speaker Champ Clark for the first moving pictures from the House floor. The event aimed to bring Clark closer to the public via phonograph records and distributed reels across the nation.
Two suffocated in a Ridge Port Connecticut residence when firefighters found Patrick Gill and his wife dead in bed after a kitchen fire started by an overheated stove. Damages estimated at 198 dollars. Gill is 6 years old and his wife 18.
A blaze tore through a restaurant on Thirteenth Street Northwest near Sebdanni and Queenstown, causing partial damage and triggering fire alarms. Fire Marshal St Kelson will lead the inquiry as responders arrived to find one person unaccounted for and the origin under investigation.
A boy accidentally killed his friend this afternoon near the town gate during target practice. The shooting, using an automatic revolver, occurred when the pistol discharged two bullets into the body of the victim, son of a prominent local bank director. The shooter, a collector of customs, claimed the weapon discharged as it was lowered. The incident ends a tragic error in a small town.
Three members of the panel accuse engineer Mark Donaldson and others of causing a crossing collapse that led to a fatal wreck near Shepherdstown. The train crowd gathered as authorities investigated the signal failures and the whistle timing disputed by Dunallaos.
John Wesley Randall, 11, an employee at Mount Clare shops of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died after shooting himself with a shotgun placed against his left breast. He died four hours later at Franklin Square Hospital, where his sister had been worried about his declining health and his wife’s dangerous condition.
Police report a car operator faced charges after attempting to move a street car along the H Street Viaduct causing danger to pedestrians. A nearby group of theater workers and residents witnessed the incident as investigators determine motive and assess damages.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a long chase and police, with scattered references to locations like Detroit and New York. Details are garbled. no clear names, dates, or outcomes are discernible.
Bulletin reports a controversial funding effort tied to an African expedition. Key figures include Walcott and Roosevelt associates, with disbursements examined by a disbursing office. The text notes raised sums, contributions from various backers, and questions over proper allocation and oversight of the expedition funds.
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