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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

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Roosevelt Campaign Sparks in Maryland and Delaware

Roosevelt tours Baltimore and other cities rallying crowds while warning against corruption and urging colored voters not to sell their ballots. He insists on primaries conducted honestly and opposes crooked methods, praising direct participation and denouncing bribery linked to political bosses. He plans further stops in Bethesda Havre de Grace Cumberland and Wilmington as part of a broader campaign for presidential primaries.

Delaware

Rich Man Held as Thief in Allentown Heist

William P Seeker, a member of a wealthy Allentown family, faces grand larceny charges and fugitive-from-justice status as the Center Street court prepares to review his case tomorrow. The arrest follows a bold robbery in Allentown last week at Seger Mining Company offices, where dynamiters blew a safe and stole securities worth about 60,000 dollars. A bag of dynamite was found near the shattered gate, indicating intent to destroy the plant.

Washington Post New York Tomorr William P Seeker Allentown Center Strees Court Altentown Seger Mining Company

Morgan's Health Improves at Aix Les Bains

The Standard's Paris correspondent reports J Pierpont Morgan is improving after his cure at Aix Les Bains and will extend treatment for several weeks. Morgan appears greatly healthier and continues the course.

Aix Les Bains London The Standard Get Rea J. Pierpont Morgan Aix Les Bain Morgan

Secretary MacVeagh urges money trust inquiry and bank stock limits

In Atlantic City on May 8 Franky? MacVeagh Secretary of the Treasury urged Congress to press the money trust inquiry as a step toward reforming the banking and currency system. He criticized ownership limits on national bank stock, urged strong independence of banks, and warned Congress to act promptly or risk delayed reform. He noted branch banking and ownership proposals threaten local control.

Atlantic City Llaute City Franklio MacVeagh the Treasury Knight House Banking and Currency Committee Money Trust New Jersey Landers' Association United States Congress National Monetary Commission New York

Congress Raises Private Secretaries Salaries Amid Debate

The House approved a $216,500 annual increase raising private secretaries' pay from 1500 to 2000 a year with a 63 to 8 vote. Proponents led by Cannon argued for economy while opponents warned it would break down the session’s fiscal safeguards. The bill also contemplates abolishing the department messenger post and requires names of clerks and secretaries be listed on a special roll. The action reflects a broader clash over compensations during ongoing budget deliberations.

Joe” Cannon House Fitzgerald Appropriations Committee Johnson Appropriations Subcommittee Democratic Party Cannon Appropriations Lces Underwood Ge ‘Atgt Anna Representative Bartlett Georgia Bartlett Mann Department Messenger Garner Texas

Rebel Army Advances in Mexico Besieges Torreon

The 7,000 strong rebel army led by Gen. Pascual Orozco begins a wide offensive across the desert toward Torreon, with reports of a looming siege and movement on Monclova and El Paso. Knox rebuffs a rebel deputation seeking recognition. President Madero weighs peace talks with Orozco, amid deportations of Tampico News Co leaders.

Galea Torreon Eagle Paes Monclova Coatulla Piedra Negran Cuatro Cl Madero

Representative Page Seeks Five Cent Mileage Reduction

North Carolina Representative Page introduced an amendment to cut mileage to five cents. Former Speaker Cannon opposed the cut, arguing current rate barely covers traveling expenses for a representative and family. The vote was by viva voce and had few ayes.

Caile Representative Page North Carolina Cannon

Parker Denounces U S Policy on Canada in Letter

Sir Gilbert Parker, MP and Canadian novelist, tells The New York World that he will not discuss American politics. He condemns imperial aims and a policy of commercial reciprocity, warning annexation desires have long been pursued in some American circles.

Gilbert Parker Taft Roosevelt Boece New York London New York World M. P World United States Canada Blaine America Aea

Grieving Widow Ends Life in Fourth Story Fall

In New York a bereaved widow Mrs Amelia Zellhoefer, widow of a prominent physician, leaped from a fourth story window at 8% St Marks Place Brooklyn. She left two children and died before aid could arrive. The family, once well connected, faced sustained sorrow after the doctor's death two years prior.

New York Amelia Zellhoefer Hughand Mire Zelingerer St. Mark's Place Brooklyn White Stone Hell Zellhoeter

Cadet Littlejohn Confined Over Duel Challenge

Cadet Robert Littlejohn of West Point is confined to the post for writing a letter challenging Dr Thomas D Minami of Highland Falls to a duel. Minami demands an apology, public private or written, and may seek Washington action if unsatisfied. Residents of Newburgh are aroused by the incident.

Special Coyne Wasoingwon Frost Newburgh N. Y Thomas D. v. Minami Highland Falls Robert Littlejohn United Stated Military Academy West Point Littlejohn Louisiana Washington

No Clothes for Society in London Tailors Strike

London social life suffers as a tailors strike expands to 15,000 workers halting fashion houses in the West End. By next week up to 50,000 tailors may join, threatening outfits for foreign visitors and military officers, disrupting the social season.

London West End India Ossmay

Man Kills Wife Then Dies by Suicide in Cemetery

In Pittsfield Massachusetts on May 3 70 year old Edward Conroy killed his wife and then shot himself at St Joseph Cemetery. Andrew McGegan and Miss Marie Kidney found Conroy dead with a revolver near his hand as one shot had been fired.

Pittsfield Maia Dvegrd Conroy St. Joseph's Cemetery Andrew MecExgan Marie Kidney

Americans Flee Mexico After Guerrilla Threats Heart Reported

Mrs M J Ryan of Greensburg Pa and two other Americans arrive in Philadelphia aboard the Kentuckian from Puerto Mek fleeing fear of anti American uprisings. Refugees say others plan to send wives and children home as guerrilla threats rise. Ryan recalls a man who was purportedly killed and his heart sent to Puerto Mex.

Philadelphia Mexico M. J. Ryan Greensburg Tehautetec Railroad E. Byers A H Mellon Geneva Ryan Puerto Mex

British ships go to Mazatlan to evacuate British

The British cruiser Algerine will arrive at Mazatlan in Sinaloa to take aboard any British refugees wishing to depart Mexican territory amid current troubles. Officials indicate the Algerine may follow the Buford’s route after leaving Mazatlan, with a similar East Coast operation planned by the cruiser Melpomene.

Algerine Melpomens Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico Measican State Department Buford

Troops for Texas Border Order Immediate Move

Col Granger B Adams at Fort Sill received War Department instructions to have all troops ready to move to the Texas border on instant notice. About 1009 men stationed at Fort Sill and enlistment efforts to be renewed. Similar orders issued to officers at other forts. May 2 Laure We ame WesuUngeED Fost. Bérne. May 4 Nobel prize 1912 would have gone to W T Stead who perished on the Titanic.

Lawton Oklo Granger B. Adams Fort SA War Department Texas Fort Sill Adams Laure Bérne W. T. Stead

Flood Threat Looms as Morganza Levee Ushers Ruin Risk

New Orleans May 3 panicky warnings spread along the Mississippi flood zone from the Red River to the gulf as Morganza levee threatens to fail. The 45 foot barrier endangers hundreds of sugar and rice plantations, sawmills and towns across eight parishes while refugaes rush by train and workers battle to shore up weak points. The crisis brings mass evacuations, massive relief efforts, and a race to hold the levees near Baton Rouge and Melville with convoys and convicts aiding the effort.

Baton Rouge New Orleans Mississippi River Red River Bayou de Glasse Gulf Morganza Sot Loutsieng Highland Jhat Mississippi Louisiana State ‘University Woldlera Jared Y. Sanders Meyer Rows

Wild Indian Kills Agent on Coahuila Reservation

Special to The Washington Post reports that Indian Superintendent William H. Stanley was shot and killed on the Coahuila reservation by a “wild” Indian. The assailant fired from behind a fellow tribesman as the pistol was wrestled away. Stanley, famed for rushing into crowds unarmed to seize weapons, met his death today.

Washington Post Los Angeles Cel Wiliam H. Stanley Coahuila Reservation Stanley Ufe

Panama election crisis prompts US intervention plea

Panama reports rising tension as Liberal and Conservative leaders seek US help to ensure fair polls. Rioting fears mount after a candidate rally sparked alarms. Secretary Taft warned in 1908 that the United States would consider intervention if elections are not conducted fairly. Public anxiousness grows over potential sparks that could inflame the nation.

Panama United States Cosa Huik Tadrly Baie Deat Mena Y Ethey Arosemens Pedro A. Diaz Taft Arosemena Lberal Republic Colega Batisurilo Porras Toe Tatt Amador Amador Iti Republic of Panama

Pasco editor allowed to serve perjury sentence at night

Pasco, Washington May 3 That the publication of a paper may not be suspended H G Roe editor of the Washtuena Enterprise has been allowed by the superior court to serve out the 3 day sentence for perjury at night Ros who was convicted of perjury in case charging his father County Commissioner George H Roe with accepting a bribe is released from jail each morning works on the paper all day and returns to jail to be locked up each night The jury is agreed in the case of the elder Roe and he will be retried.

Pasco Wash H. G. Roe Washtuena Enterprise Ros George H. Roe Jai Roe

Telephone talks cost life in Yellow Pine mob action

In Yellow Pine Louisiana an 18 year old Black man named Hiness Allums was hanged by a mob after allegedly making improper telephone remarks to white women. He was whipped and told to leave town, but he stayed. In London James F McQuede, a retired contractor and Miami Opera House owner, announced purchase of Pope's Villa at Twickenham for $60,000.

Shreveport Hiness Allums Yellow Pine Tito Allums Pope London James F McQuede Miami Opera House Twickenham

Horse Show Class Entries and Owners Summary

Olesen 34 waited saddle horses Kawiekam owned by Mize Lowla Less. Clase 21 tandems Ringing Bells Hitty Grey owned by Patrment Farms. Class 70 rider and driver Caymon Gaileat Lad owned by Col. R. M. Thompsos. Class 59 seeder hunters Al wema owned by W. RK. Abell. Class 18 ladies hacton heroes Nerina owned by Ferrusest Farms. Chaps 4 chargers Experi ment owned by Capt. J.B. Lind ner. Class 75 road hacks Bold Mquts owned by J. Brice Baytex. Gans 41 wevies unters Gun es Din owned by Jallan Morrin. Qaw 17 breegham horses Moonshine owned by Fair moot Fares.

Olesen Kawiekam Mize Lowla Clase Ringing Bells Hitty Grey Patrment Farms Caymon Gaileat Lad Col. R. M. Thompsos Seeder Alwema W. RK. Abell Nerina Ferrusest Farms Chaps Chargers Experiment Capt J.B. Lindner J. Brice Baytex Ieagoy Ak

National Capital Horse Show Delights Society With Hunter Victories

Sixteen filled classes thrilled spectators at the National Capital Horse Show on its third day with hunts and harness displays. Senator Clarence Watson and Mrs Watson led blue ribbon wins across three classes, while Army officers also earned top prizes including Maj Henry T. Allen and Capt. R. Lindsey. Jeannette Allen survived a dramatic fall from The Dargie, praised for her quick recovery, as Mather’s Pagan Kin endured a serious tumble earlier in the week.

Clarence Watson West Virginia Watson Henry T. Allen R. Lindsey Mies Jeannette Allen Maj Washington Miss Allen Offerte Spectstors Miss Alien Dargie Tee Milas Alien

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