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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
11
A brief notice locates the Washington Post at Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street, identifying the area and landmark reference for readers.
The article argues that President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan align on a firm Latin American policy. It warns Latin nations against revolutions, stresses protecting American citizens and property, and upholds constitutional government. The text portrays a united stance, with a wary view of potential disorder.
London deployed three deep police and soldiers along the royal pageant route to thwart suffragette threats while Washington protected the pageant from rude crowds. In London militants raided two rail stations burning crews left signs reading Burning to get the vote. The scene contrasted with a tense political standoff and massed security for the king and Queen amid a hostile crowd.
A statement argues that restoring law and order requires women's suffrage, declaring that votes for women are the sole remedy for militancy and a return to stability in the realm. The claim emphasizes gender enfranchisement as essential to public order.
The article laments a radical Senate steering committee creating Finance Committee No 2 to press currency and tariff bills, noting a shift from House to Senate influence. It contrasts two years of reform with veteran conservatism, and predicts a volatile Mexican scene as Emilio Vasquez Gomez nears power with 10,000 rebels against Huerta.
A historical editorial argues the Titanic tragedy exposed lifeboat and seafaring faults. It urges swift passage of remedial sea safety laws after the current session, noting the need to protect human life over economic concerns and criticizing President Taft’s veto history. The piece backs President Wilson to push Congress for prompt reform.
The article argues that while the Great Powers discuss territorial transfers in the Balkans, they must protect the rights of Jews living in Romania under any sovereignty changes. It warns that granting Romanian demands could strip Jews of citizenship, urging explicit guarantees and equal rights to reflect humanity over expediency.
Philatelists urged to secure specimens of new Russian tercentenary stamps as officials fear defacing portraits of the sovereign constitutes lese majeste. Clergy and archbishops oppose cancelation, pushing stamps toward withdrawal and scarcity. Also details Count Andor Festetics famed for frauds and police warrants in London and Brussels. his family ties and bankruptcy cases noted. Movements of naval vessels listed with arrivals and sailings.
The article notes steps by both sides to widen neutral ground between American and Mexican forces, aiming to reduce vigilance over American lives and property. It signals a shift in policy with Taft to Wilson and Madero to Huerta, with mutual withdrawals and visible demonstrations reinforcing assurances despite potential minor clashes.
Annapolis Md Mar 11 Unless provision is made at the extra session of Congress for the perpetuation of a law passed in 1900 and expiring next July the number of youths who can be appointed thereafter to the Naval Academy will be reduced one half. Up to the time of the Spanish American war there were only a few over 400 mid shipmen at the academy. These were appointed by representatives in Congress one being named every four years from each district. With expansion after the war a law in 1908 allowed two designations per representative and one for each senator while the President's quota rose from ten to twenty. This schedule was to operate ten years and term ends next July. Unless action is taken next class entering June will be near 300 and next year less than 160 will be designated for entrance tests.
James Bryce told the Canadian Club in Montreal that President Wilson is friendly toward Canada. He predicted closer U S Canada relations, urged keeping Canadian and British politics in separate channels, and argued that peaceful neighbors should avoid large scale armament.
The Dominican minister received a cablegram from the foreign affairs minister saying Archbishop Noues, provisional president, had not fled to Europe and was still in the country. The president briefly left the capital to visit another part of the island, but everything appeared normal.
Rear Admiral Robert E Peary will sail from New York for Rome where the Royal Italian Geographical Society will award him a medal for the north pole discovery Miss Marie Peary and family accompany him and a later trip includes Egypt, with Werbert L Bridgman delivering an address. In Rome the Italian treasury minister Frencesco Tedesco urged Navy construction funds to 16 million dollars.
Army orders grant Maj William Kelly a one month thirty day leave and assign Brig Gen James Parker to first cavalry brigade at Fort Sam Houston Texas. Morton and Miller shown in changes to detachments, Skelly sails to Washington for duty, Hoag retires to hospital, Colvin and McCoy reassigned, Titus moves to South Dakota, Bingleton to Fort Bayard for retirement board examination.
The Navy announces commissions and assignments for officers including Rear Admiral Bailey and multiple assistant surgeons. Separately, a Los Angeles dispatch reports that school boards plan fireproof cigarette disposal baskets and anticipate teachers smoking in schools as social norms change, with remarks by H. W. Fran.
John Temple Graves laments urban indifference to private suffering in New York with Grady in a reflection on death and neighborly care. He recalls a neighbor who died unseen and argues cities demand softer, simpler lives and more tenderness for those who die. He longs to age in the country with communal support at the end.
Count and Countess de Caix arrived in New York from South America with Salome the pig. hotel staff found the animal in their Martinique suite after a noisy rumpus in the room. Salome was captured and checked as the couple, angered, prepared to sail back to Paris with their pet pig.
Georgetown telegrapher Calfin Shockley claims three dreams over three nights led to a self locking bolt patent. He says offers of 75000 dollars have come from a Detroit company after a check was sent and later refused. Shockley attributes the invention to dream prompted by rail bolts and continues negotiations for rights.
The article discusses the Wilson administration’s stance on prohibition at the White House. It notes past presidents’ abstinence patterns, mentions wine at state dinners for foreign guests, recalls Evarts naming the Roman punch the life saving station, and observes water flowing like champagne. It argues the president’s household rules should guide temperance and hints at temperance progress.
The semiofficial Cologne Gazette declares Germany would cross swords with France over Alsace Lorraine if the danger is not clearly shown and notes tense Franco German ties with Russia and England. Berlin meets ministers to finance military expansion as a $250 million buildup looms. A Lokal Anzeiger summary notes big army growth and cadet promotions. The piece also praises Secretary Bryan for prompting Cuba's amnesty bill recall and veto, signaling careful diplomacy with Latin America.
Washington Dispatch reports Postmaster General Burleson, like other Wilson cabinet members, greets all seekers in his early days. The scene shows Republican House members queuing for audience, noting Witchcock’s prior inaccessibility as Taft's Postmaster General and the lasting challenge of securing meetings.
The weather bulletin from Tugaday March 11 notes a passing Atlantic storm, fair weather in most regions, but rain in the west gulf and Dakotas. Moderate seasonal temperatures continue, with winds varying by coast and light variable winds on some routes. Local readings show highs near 59 and lows near 33, with 6.11 inches rainfall from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 1.8 hours of sun.
Congressional views from Representative John L. Burnett and others stress currency legislation alongside tariffs at the upcoming special session. Burnett argues both issues are linked and urges action to show Democratic progress, while others reflect on District affairs and Panama Canal notes amid visits by officials and editors.
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