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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
9
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A political column argues Roosevelt will not bolt the Republican Party even if defeated for the nomination. It stresses his loyalty, fighting spirit, and readiness to rally the party rather than form a separate faction, while noting talk of a split is unfounded. It then shifts to praise for women teachers, claiming their influence shapes young men without diminishing masculinity, and warns against overprotective schooling.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reaffirmed marriage as a social institution beyond a simple civil contract. It rejected the idea of marriage as a light, easily dissolvable covenant and urged uniform laws, restraint on hasty marriages, and frank discussion of marriage’s meaning to the nation and states.
The article reports a strike by thirty Glasgow gravediggers over long hours and low pay, causing burial delays. It contrasts with Canada’s arbitration law, arguing a similar system here would curb strikes and aid prosperity by letting workers and employers select an arbitration board.
Baltimore education meeting hears Commissioner Richard J. Biges push for investigation and a one-to-one male-to-period teacher ratio amid fears of feminization in classrooms. He argues male teachers bolster heroism and discipline, while noting 60,000 pupils and only 35 male instructors in local schools.
A satirical piece mocks the rise of women taxi drivers in Chicago and speculates on social impact. It cites global notes from London and San Francisco while doubting the net benefits, suggesting higher tips and risky missteps may follow.
A cryptic prompt hints at a Chicago scene where a visitor weighs taxi options between a Clark Street thug and a Wa bash Avenue blande, concluding walking as preferable.
A harsh critique argues the House sacrifices national defense for political pork. It claims the push for economy failed as battleship funding drowned in pork barrel politics, leaving revenues cut by tariff bills while navy costs are tied to optics rather than true savings.
The Senate expands to 96 members as four new senators join from New Mexico and Arizona. Marcus A Smith Thomas B Catron A B Fall and Henry F Ashurst bring varied backgrounds. Smith and Fall are veterans in public life, Catron a Confederate veteran and longtime resident, Ashurst a rising Arizona Democrat.
A Paris meeting at Avenue du Bois de Boulogne brings Princess Louise and her daughter Princess Dorothea closer after two decades of separation. The piece details royal family tensions, guardianship efforts, and fears over financing and influence, with Stephanie and Elmer Lonay opposing a trusteeship while Belgium’s Victor Napoleon and Clementine push for restoration schemes.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Christian Science as taught by Mrs Mary Baker Eddy is a religion or against public policy in an estate dispute over her real estate valued at 6200000. The case centers on a charitable trust for promoting Christian Science and whether the gift can be upheld or declared void under a prohibitory statute.
Secretary Macteang proposes to Congress changes to the customs laws to ease duties for returning tourists and foreign visitors. He favors freeing nonresidents detained in the United States to receive personal effects left behind and allows articles for house hold use and curios free of duty beyond personal effects, without a stated maximum.
Dr. B. T. Galloway, chief of the bureau of plant industry, becomes dean of the Department of Agriculture after three years as head of his branch. He expanded the bureau from a small staff to a global network with research farms and stations across the United States following Dr Wiley's resignation after 29 years in chemistry.
Conflict arises between War Department and Agriculture over using the Panama Canal Zone for farming. War Department preservation for military needs may complicate control while Agriculture pushes for settlement and crop growth.
Officials test various beet sugar products to replace molasses in work use. Logan W. Paste, director of the United Bites bureau of gold ronde, notes potential for a cheap "blackstrap" syrup derived from beet sugar to supplant molasses, aiming for macroeconomic savings.
The record lists names and assignments in the army including George Bumhfacit, Hartman L. Butler, William McDamakern, Ennis quartermaster, Robert William, and Clarence G. Onema. It mentions artillery units and duties with orders to bake effort by May 2 and travel to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, amid Atlantic coast peaceline duties near April.
Derailed and garbled OCR recalls Senate debate on penalties and commissions. Lorimer ethics questions linger as committees advance or stall on farm credit, attorney general letters, and the Harvester trust probe while the House debates diplomacy and production bills. The session adjourns amid disarray and partial votes.
President Taft and Lincoln memorial committee members met at the National Museum to hear Henry Bacon and John Russell Pope explain their drawings for the proposed memorial. The committee received a report from the Fine Arts Commission but will not decide which plan to accept until next week. Potomac Park is the site of the memorial, though a congressional fight is anticipated. Speaker Clark opposes the Potomac park plan and advocates a memorial road.
Members of Temple Lodge No 2 attended a gathering hosted by Carter B Keene where Polk Miller entertained with negro dialect tales and songs, accompanied by banjo. The visit by Ben W Murch and district officers followed by Senator Charles Johnson of Maine featured fraternal remarks and Kipling verses read to the assembly.
A short, fragmentary piece contemplates marriage and a man’s pride, noting a celebrity’s shock at rivals and a jokey line about a woman’s hair loss signaling her family’s affection, with reflections on deserves and deserving.
A fractured excerpt advises proper behavior for love and ambition, urging gentleness and self restraint. It critiques vanity and hypocrisy while noting the dangers of overreaching for status and the value of mature judgment in relationships and social conduct.
Weather Bureau bulletin reports rising river stages from Mississippi to Ohio basins with warnings for the Missouri and Arkansas areas. Expect higher crests at Cape Girardeau and Natchez with rain overruns along the Atlantic coast and unsettled western weather. Continuous updates planned for flood risks and temperatures across the central and eastern United States.
Secretary Meyer criticized the House Democratic caucus action to skip a battleship program this year calling it short sighted. He urged renewing the two battleship building plan and noted December 21, 191? orders would follow, warning that nations like Britain, Germany, Japan, and France would gain naval advantage. The United States risks losing lead in Pacific command if it does not maintain capital ship construction.
Charles A Prouty, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, urged federal enactment to bar any interstate railroad strike until arbitration and a cooling off period. He warned that officials, employers, and labor must avoid interrupting public facilities, noting public stakes. Six hundred railroad officials attended the Trafic Club dinner in Pittsburgh.
Rome March 22 Mej Archibald W But personal aide to President Taft was received today in private audience by King Victor Emmanuel at the palace Pierpont Morgan also was received in private audience by the king and will depart Rome on April 4 for Florence to proceed to Venice
New York bankers and political observers in Washington discuss Tafts chances. Richard Delafield of the National Park Bank predicts Taft will win New York and likely the nation with strong business backing. Others foresee Wilson or Harmon as alternatives and discuss Cuban conditions and Democratic hopes. The piece notes opinions on conventions, middle names among presidents, and Indiana support for Taft.
A towering candidate, Seven Feet Six Inches, Hancock Sifch, was nominated today for the office of justice of the peace in Hanene township. The unopposed nominee will face no challengers in the upcoming race and is expected to campaign locally.
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