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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
1
Senators Reed O’Gorman Williams Cummins and Shively oppose the labor-adverse appointee amid a labor dispute and a threatened injunction. Open sessions continue as lawmakers debate the nomination and strike activity.
An OCR sourced report details congressional conflict over coercion and injunctions. It notes Senator Gorman and others contending on free speech and legal remedies, with discussions of judicial decrees, intimidation, and political pressures impacting proceedings and public perception.
The floor clash centered on Chancellor Pitney and the Klaas blowers case with Senators Bailey Reed and Reed of Missouri opposing the decree. Opponents argued the lower courts erred enjoining peaceable employee persuasion and feared a dangerous trend for the Supreme Court.
UK Parliament shows sealed envelope with plans to mobilize 150000 men overseas within four days, including ammunition and stores for four months. Naval estimates cite 4 large armored ships, eight armored cruisers, destroyers, and submarines to be built, with total naval expenditure down from last year and expansion plans for April.
Special to The Washington ra Chicago March 12 Virginia Hinoks, heiress of a large fortune, backed a reform slate that swept West Hammond city offices. Miss Brooke led a dawn to dusk canvass, voters turnout decisive, electing mayor, treasurer, and clerk amid an impromptu Jubilee. She vowed boodlers and gamblers were wiped from the map.
In Winston Salem on March 1, Lehman and Nixon agreed to attempt an automobile backward run from Winston-Salem to New York for 2000 dollars, with a 3000 dollar forfeit if they fail. They have deposited the stake and expect to start around April 1 if weather allows, aiming to complete the journey in 10 days or fewer.
In federal court here 46 defendants pleaded not guilty to alleged dynamite conspiracy. Judge Anderson overruled defense demurrers to 34 indictments, set trial for October 1, and allowed until then for motions and separate trials. Court noted the case spans a five year terror campaign against open shop hiring, with explosions nationwide including the Los Angeles Times bombing of 1910.
Virginia Republicans vote 702 to 64 to instruct all four delegates at large to back Taft for renomination. Delegates named from Richmond faction contested seating as Brady-Hanson forces clash. Roanoke dispatch notes Taft and Roosevelt cheered amid party strife. Contested Richmond delegation delays convening as chaos erupts over contested seats.
President Taft plans a high level conference with Secretary Stimson and Texas lawmakers on Mexico policy as reports warn of war risk. Analysts note US army limits and state militia legality, while ambassadors report destitute Americans and shifting fronts across Jalisco Chiapas and Tampico with revolts and federal units clashing.
A Monte Rey Consul General Hanna report cites revolutionary activity in Mexico with bands of rebels in Jalisco and Guadalajara. About 1,000 rebels are said to hold sway, though not deemed dangerous. Communications to Durango are disrupted while Hanna is reported safe.
Arnold Shanklin, three years as American ambassador general in Mexico, will be transferred to an undecided post. He arrived in Washington Monday amid reports of friction with Ambassador Henry J. Wilson. Shanklin said his relations with Wilson were wholly friendly. State Department noted the move as due to an impending transfer, but Shanklin declined to discuss the Mexican situation.
Provisional Governor of Chihuahua refuses prize fights. Rebels cross into Texas stealing horses, engaging federals near Santa Rosalia. American refugees reach Durango. towns like San Tanacio fall after thirteen-hour defense. Mexican rebels plan further moves toward Camargo. El Paso reports border raids and troop movements along the Rio Grande.
Page by page glimpse through the issue covering Senate actions Baby political notes and wartime context. Mentions Pitney Great Britain in war trim and Mexican rebels. Government bills include agricultural and primary law. Several briefs and notices across pages 1 to 14 with sports, financials and women’s world.
Special to The venehi Augres Mich March 12 4 tragic commentary on the bondage of morphine ends in the deaths of Mr and Mrs Frank N Hopkins. They isolated themselves to undergo treatment to break the habit but after a week of tapering doses both died. Hopkins came from Ferdinand T Hopkins a New York cosmetics dealer. Father and brother planned arrival to ship the bodies to New York for burial. The Hopkins family is said to live in Waterbury Conn.
Col Freeman, a leading figure in West Virginia development and owner in Detroit baseball, marries his private secretary Miss Aubah Ray, a former Mason County schoolteacher who ran his company’s local offices. The couple plans a Parpie coast honeymoon and return to live near Detroit. Freeman’s wealth is reputed around $10 million. he formerly practiced law in Detroit and is descended from an English family.
Wealthy Fort Worth cattleman and candy owner Rey R Burnett allegedly shot himself after returning from a dance. His wife says he took a revolver from a dresser, counted to five, and pulled the trigger to his temple. Burnett, 40s, a prominent figure in Carlsbad commerce, reportedly had his revolver loaded and announced intent prior to the fatal shot.
Four people die when an avalanche sweeps from hills surrounding Tile Cove in Notre Dame Bay Newfoundland. The slide demolishes homes at the Tile Cove copper mine, killing Mr Williams, manager, his son, two servants, and a customs officer Mr Cunningham. Mrs Williams and two daughters are severely injured. Cunningham and his relatives survive.
Dispatch from Tengier on March 12 describes a severe uprising in Morocco City after the axactiona of Cad Miougl, a chist leader who allegedly proclaimed himself ruler of southern Mececes. The movement grows antifarsign in tone as a German engineer is injured. Casablanca reports a French col.
Workers in Germany and Belgium face intensified strike action amid a broad labor revolt. Reports say 200,000 Germans involved in coal strikes while Belgian miners demand higher wages. Britain contemplates renewed talks as rail disruptions and train suspensions grow. Leaders urge district meetings with owners and cautious industry response.
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