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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
11
A sprawling essay reflects on how farming and rural life are shifting under modern pressures. It muses on fashionably dressed farmers with autocars, recalls recall politics in New Mexico, and laments warship arms races while praising education and timely reform.
A historical piece discusses the Beaumont peerage in abeyance, noble birthrights, and how Victoria era patents affect a young Beaumont daugher. It details the origins of the Beaumont family, from Henri de Brienne to subsequent lords, and notes the role of abeyance and marriage in passing titles.
A 1912 Washington Post column analyzes North Dakota presidential preference results. Roosevelt trails, Taft gains little, La Follette shows strength among progressives. The soap box primary fuels mixed sentiment among Roosevelt supporters and Democratic backup plans.
The piece discusses global interest in the Panama Canal opening, with Britain and the United States at odds over control and neutrality. It cites Roosevelt and British press positions, noting America’s push for canal ownership and equal access, while contending opposition to favored American shipping tolls but warning against Latin American resentment.
Secretary of State Knox and his party travel from Guatemala to Venezuela aboard the U 8 Cruiser Washing ton at Sea. March 19 a large public welcome greeted the Washington as it left port with a triumphal arch, foliage, and crowds in Guatemala City. Knox hopes to reach La Guaira by Friday morning and Norfolk by April 17 on the return voyage.
A military observation balloon broke from its moorings near Dischheim Strassburg today. The captive craft touched a high voltage line, ignited, and exploded, injuring two army lieutenants who fell to the ground.
Second Lieutenant Raymond A Wheeler corpe at stigmetes textora Ligut. First List John B Corbly Twenty-Bith in tentry Osiumbus barracks Chip to recruit depot commanding officer. Carl C Jomba Seventh Infantry ferr preoned to Fort McDowell Cal to recruit dapat. Daniel McHeaton Jr professor duties at Hi febn's College Annapelin to Serst Thomas Trickett discharged by pilrthops.
Commander Miller and Ensign King receive orders for shipyard and station placements with movements of vessels to ports including Key West Havana, Shanghai, Tonopah, Castine, Hampton Roads, and Chesapeake Bay. Routes cover Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Guatemalan ports. Multiple craft assigned to bases and cruises with destination notes in early spring.
The Senate debated an exploration bill and urged a commission to investigate government purchases. A memorial exercise was set for Saturday as adjournment occurred at 3 pm. An income tax bill passed 0 to 0 while river and harbor appropriations were advanced. A midcommittee was named to extend the Brtman act to mining owners as members urged support. Fully 36,000 meters were received to the House and Senate post notices calling members to vote on a panel. The House adjourned at 10 o clock until tomorrow.
Three New York socialites Mrs Lowse Barber Clea rances Barber and Mixa Constance Brown sailed back to New York on the freight steamer Burngs after a 34000 mile voyage as stewardesses aboard the Suruga. They shipped at New York and avoided passengers aboard. The voyage began in Manila January 32 and Singapore January 3. They described the trip as delightful despite a boisterous Atlantic return and said they felt no sea sickness. They spent time in the Far East improving skills and enjoyed comforts aboard the Savage.
The largest West Point alumni reunion is set for March at the New Wizard Hotel with Washington area graduates attending. Capt J Moss wrote a playlet The Re Generation of Robert Murdock for the event, staged under Everett Butterford Bins direction. Glory June will play the sole female role. Representatives of sixty four classes are expected to attend.
Ambassador Eewin Vomerssnormer American Minister to Portugal and new Brazil envoy Morgan meets State Department officials in Washington. He faces a delicate period as Brazil navigates tensions between national and state governments ahead of an April departure.
A fragment from Othan W Medes in New York Acaricon portrays a speeding locomotive as a "big grinding monster" burning coal to push time. The engineer races through mountains and plains despite warnings as the relentless train careens toward disaster.
Weather conditions describe a rapidly developing cold wave across the Northwest and central plains with extreme lows and shifting winds. The report notes warmer conditions toward the Northeast later, plus regional forecasts for the Midwest and New England, alongside weather trivia and light social commentary from Chicago News.
Report from the New Wil lard and Willard Hotel notes Taft acclamation unlikely for nomination while Col Roosevelt’s strength wavers. James Kennedy of Ohio and others doubt Roosevelt, favor La Follette or Taft. Frank Thompson of Martinsburg recounts Democratic and Republican sentiments across states and Mexico. Nevada notes on divorce laws and mineral wealth. Reno cited as solid city with strict divorce rules and growing economy. President Taft seen strengthening in New York and national circles as Democratic leaders debate Harmon Clark and Underwood leadership.
An inquiry into New York hotels shows they profit heavily from telephone use. Hotels pay low rates for lines while charging patrons up to 60 percent more for calls, with significant annual profits per hotel and bundles of charges for switchboards, extensions, and trunks.
A politeness car debuted on the Northwestern Elevated Railway in Chicago on March 19. The car features upright posts from floor to ceiling along both aisles, wedging each passenger between two uprights and preventing seating or standing adjacent to neighbors.
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