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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
In a Toledo address Roosevelt attacks the idea that a special governing class should rule. He warns the courts would shield privilege while urging that the American people govern themselves. He argues democracy requires self government by the nation’s majority and criticizes elites who seek to dominate.
An obscured discussion criticizes entrenched special interests and corrupt practices in state government. It argues that progressives seek direct primaries and checks on entrenched interests, warning that if parties ignore majority will, reform may come via direct legislation and initiative measures. The piece critiques bribery and manipulation by powerful groups.
A Maryland House bribery claim disrupted floor business as Delegate William R. Smallwood alleged a $2,500 offer to sway votes on the local option bill. John O Malley denied the charge, while a committee was appointed to investigate. the house paused action on the measure.
Italian police trace a Naples plot to murder King Victor Emmanuel to Chicago wired by a Neapolitan bricklayer Salvatore Christofaro, who sailed to Naples after being commissioned to strike at the king. The Naples force investigates links to a Chicago anarchist network.
A Paris court decree grants a divorce to Darel J. M. Bates, a Washington and New York club member. Bates, a French champagne business figure, was linked to a married Frenchman whose attentions to Mrs Bates were noted as open. The Bates decree highlights social ties to Washington clubs like Metropolitan and Chevy Chase.
Mine No 2 at Sens Bols Coal Company wrecked by explosion. Of 116 day shift workers, eleven escaped, many entombed. government officials fear a high death toll. Rescue efforts halted by smoke and debris as crowds mourn and search parties advance under government supervision.
Nellie Lanaire, two, witnessed two unknown men shoot her mother, Mrs Panqua rella Spinelli, in a stable opposite their home. Spinelli had previously faced a murder charge for killing a burglar during a fall break in, was acquitted, and had received threatening letters. The killer fled as the child watched from her window.
The Kansas City section reports at a St Louis Methodist Episcopal conference in Sinneston women in charge of delegates served fish sandwiches and other non poultry meals for ministers. Bishop William A Bungle condemned the lack of chicken, urging better offerings from the host committee. The issue prompted a hurried menu correction for the week.
New York March 20 another baby died of oxalic acid poisoning at the Brooklyn Nursery and Infante Hospital today the tenth death from the same poison The baby showed signs of poisoning when Winifred Ankers a woman of all work at the nursery was arrested and charged by police with poisoning the babies The Ankers woman has since been indicted for murder and is awaiting trial
President Taft postponed indefinitely a conference with labor leaders and mine operators after a White House note. Senate committees study a federal mining commission to regulate coal, with key remarks from Senators Oliv er, Penrose, Poindexter, and others about arbitration and minimum wage. Meyer reviews Navy coal supply plans after New York trip, considering new Mary Department contracts and price adjustments. CONTINED ON THIRD PAGE.
In Uncola Nebr near Bryan Birthday Dinner a speaker attributed to Mr Ryan rejects urging a specific Democratic presidential choice. He says he wants the party to decide, cites support for Taft and Roosevelt, and notes trust in their judgment while criticizing past electors and the idea of personal stake in the outcome.
London reports a dramatic revival of A J Balfour as leader of the opposition. He will move the rejection of the minimum wage bill in Parliament while unionists including Austin Chamberlain and Walter Hume Long back Ambrose Bonar Law who urged Balfour to take the duty. Government position unclear but second reading seems likely with Labor and Nationalists aligning in support.
Special to The Waslloggon Pon New York reports ministers from Kirat Congregational and Methodist churches took seats at ringside as deputy sheriffs to ensure the law was not violated. They pleaded with the governor to halt what they called fights not boxing matches, but he said he could not intervene. Sheriff Stant argued with the ministers then appointed them deputies and gave them front seats.
A Rome to New York Times cable reports the Marquis Salvatore Volpicelli and Fraulein Adame found dead after a hotel quarrel in Naples. Another version says Adame may have killed Volpicelli before taking her own life. A separate Garda Lake incident notes Count Barbera and Marta Scaretei found deceased with gunfire nearby.
The Allen gang defies authorities with an armed message as pursuit continues near Hillaville. Andrew Howlett, wounded in the courthouse attack, is not expected to survive the night while Floyd Allen vows resistance and claims a square trial.
An item notes Roosevelt criticizing Taft's positions during Maryland legislature debates. Scattered captions reference mine disasters, naval ships, school boards, transit plans, and political shifts. The page includes society notes, sports glimpses, and assorted local notices.
In a pretrial move for Harry K Thaw’s liberation from Matteawan State Hospital attorneys for the Stanford White slayer have had three noted alienists conduct a careful examination of Thaw. The results will be released when the defense is ready to proceed.
The Washington Post reports a sensational Italian Riviera tale about Edward Russell Thomas a Broadway boulevardier and bank president accused by his wife formerly Linda Lee of Louisville of misconduct with multiple women. She alleges affairs in Paris and London including a dancer known as Tandy in Paris and a famed Evelyn Nesbit Thaw connection, detailing a history of wealth, racing, and theater involvement and a secretive return to New York.
Coffins of four unidentified Maine victims arrive aboard the Birmingham under flags at half mast. elaborate funeral plans include state, war, and navy officials in Washington with Taft to participate. memorial services set for Arlington Cemetery after ceremonies at the Navy Building.
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