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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
8
A lengthy report argues American industry faces a surplus at home as manufacturing outpaces agriculture and calls for more foreign sales. Germany is named as the chief rival, with emphasis on expanding commercial agents abroad and government support for trade missions.
Dr Lyman FB Kebler will lecture on Drugs and Patent Medicines at the Public Library Thursday night under the Medical Society. Two new first aid classes form under the Women’s Club and the District Red Cross. One group includes two Boy Scout troops meeting Friday nights at Centennial Baptist Church with Dr Courgon B Conkin as medical director. The other class comprises the 38 Campfire Girls meeting Fridays at Noel House with Dr Downey as medical director.
Business in the steel industry showed unusual activity as European coal strikes begin to ripple into higher orders. Export demand for tin plate strengthens while British tin plate prices climb. Rail contracts total 62 000 tons with Wabash and Chesapeake and Ohio among major buyers.
In New York Marena Philip Elming er a Brooklyn baker wrote a death message on a pie plate when threats to his life escalated. He held a weapon and attempted to harm his employer Robbert and his wife before gas exposure nearly killed them. a distant laugh sparked a rescue.
In Washington at 477 Pennsylvania Avenue Rev Zed Hetzel Copp preached on the city’s underworld and its hotels resorts and districts. He argued society is held together by unwritten law and proposed forming a pleasure insurance plan to grant members privileges for dues.
The Sisters of Perpetual Adoration opened their convent display of church vestments for poor churches on V Street yesterday morning. At 4 3 Melock this afternoon all items will be blessed by Very Rev Aloyatus Donnelly. The collection, one of the finest, includes four complete sets. The display closes tomorrow and on Wednesday the articles will be packed and shipped to Malia Montana Skidmore Texas Galveston Texas Eufaula Alabama Engel hersk Cheater Montana Charleston South Carolina Red Lodge Montana Scenic South Dakota and Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
Two services were held at Gunton Memorial Presbyterian Church to mark the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment. The morning service was led by Rev. C Everest Granger assisted by Rev. Dr. George O Little and Rev. Dr. George Robinson with Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Rittenger. An evening program featured an organ recital and a quartet including Joseph Comer and Mrs Eateile G Cunningham among many participants.
New York stock week closes with cautious gains in industrial shares led by Standard Oil and American Tobacco. Prices retreat on last day amid European tensions and profit-taking, with rail earnings expected to improve and cotton demand steady from domestic spinners.
In Atlanta on March 17, counsel for Mrs Daisy Opie Grace held in the county jail on a charge of shooting her husband Eugene H Grace will apply tomorrow for her freedom on bond The injured husband’s condition is unchanged and a bullet severed his spinal cord with the projectile lodged in the spinal canal The commitment trial set for Tuesday afternoon the 18th is expected to be postponed pending the injury outcome
In Niagara Falls Ontario on March 17 Charlotte Patterson aged 76 and her daughter Miss Elmetia Patterson were burned to death when a fire destroyed the Logan block. A third family member Miss Fila Patterson was injured and may die. Firemen failed to reach third floor windows as ladders were too short.
Prominent officers praise Admiral Melville after his death, highlighting his leadership of the Jeannette expedition, long tenure as head of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, and pivotal role in modern naval machinery. Admirals and generals from the Navy and Army share high regard for his integrity, technical genius, and steadfast service.
Dispatches from Constantinople report an attempt on the life of the minister of the Interior while he was traveling in Albania. Two of his attendants were wounded in the incident, which occurred as the Turkish official moved through the region.
Charles Dick surveys U S civil pension funds for fire and police, noting many cities and states support retirement plans. He traces origins from the 1890s to the 1900s, describes age and service requirements, funding by city revenues and employee contributions, and typical pension levels and widow benefits, all amid strong public support for timely payments.
London reports wage bill disputes threaten a political crisis as 15000 Saxony miners and about 700 Hanover miners vote to strike immediately over employers’ wage refusals. Irish party shifts may force Redmond to back government to avoid wrecking home rule. New York notes coal scarcity prompts Columbia voyage with 3500 tons of coal to Glasgow.
Wage agreements pending across New England would put more than 10 million dollars into mill workers' pockets over the next year. Estimates show gains of 6.9 million in woolen and 5 million in cotton mill operatives, with about 275,000 workers affected by April 1. New Bedford prepares a vote on a 6 percent offer, with unions pressing for 15 percent elsewhere. Lawrence sees a general return to work after ten weeks, while observers warn of economic losses from the strike impact.
In South Barre Massachusetts on March 17 quiet prevailed after violent clashes the day before between textile strike supporters and authorities. Fears rose that trouble would flare again as the Barre Wool Combing Company planned to ship finished goods despite strikers blocking transit. Mill officials met with strikers' committee but made no settlement offers. strikers demand higher pay.
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil Oberhoffer delivered a vivid Washington concert at the National with Tchaikovsky Fifth and MacDowell and Stanford pieces. Soloist Richard Czerwonky impressed on Sarasate Gypsy Airs. encore included Dvorak Humoreske. Despite a small audience, the program received enthusiastic acclaim.
Francis C. Moore former president of Continental Insurance Company of New York collapsed and died from heart failure after delivering a five minute address at the dedicatory exercises for a new Young Women's Christian Association building in Lakewood New Jersey He reportedly died in his wife's arms and was 7 years old.
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