District Affairs and District Committee Reform
Opinion piece urging President Wilson to appoint District of Columbia commissioners who will defend local interests amid House committee assignments. Warns that bias toward major committees marginalizes the District, risking delayed legislation and weak oversight. Calls for dedicated District advocates and a square deal for the capital.
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Wilson
Congress
District of Columbia
Sam
Hare
Appropriations
German Bremen seen near Haitian waters reopens Monroe warning
The Bremen, long a ghostly presence in Caribbean waters, reappears off Haiti via the Danish West Indies coast stirring debates on foreign patrols and American interests. The State Department stance remains that foreign nations may protect their citizens, yet Britain France and Germany influence in Haiti edges toward naval power concerns. Germany’s Caribbean aims and Danish coaling concessions prompt cautious scrutiny of Monroe doctrine limits.
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Bremen
Danish West Indies
Haiti
State Department
Germany
Panama Canal
Great
Britain
France
Bt. Thomas
Denmark
Copenthe
Monroe
Dies
Fiame
Germeany
Famine in the Gold Market Signals Heavy Europe Demand
The piece argues gold is scarcer than supply with Paris banks paying premiums as Europe, led by Berlin and London, seeks funds from New York. France faces a large premium while war financing and high armament costs drive demand. Banks borrow, nations substitute currency, and U S gold exports surge amid global finance strain.
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Paris
Neww York
Europe
America
Berlin
London
New York
France
Wall Street
Brazil
Argentina
China
Japan
Mexico
Guatemala
India
Suffragettes Fashion Debate Highlights Costume Issue
An antisuffrage critique in New York cites suffragette attire as a flaw while denying dress should influence voting rights. The piece argues style should not determine suffrage merit and urges focusing on the merits of the movement and community benefit.
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Fifth Avenue
A. J. George
Boston
New York
Ade in Congress Candidate Hailed by Admirers
The notice states George Ade is seen as a receptive congressional candidate by warm admirers, though not seeking glory or claiming to fail to bring distinction to the role. It reflects cautious optimism about his potential impact as a member.
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George Ade
Ade
Eclat
Ade as Congress Candidate Would Be Misfit, Not Real Humorist
The piece argues that Edwin Ade, though a natural man in everyday roles, lacks the true congressional gravitas. It contends he could not sustain 360 days of seriousness, nor handle a tariff speech with dignity, preferring to stay in comedy instead of a lawmaking career.
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Indisama
Ade
Ufe
Prince Albert
Statuary Hall
Liberty
George
Congress
Progressives Split and Fail to Unite in House
An editorial critiques Progressive members who voted with Republicans but did not join the party, arguing their campaigns failed to create a Democratic majority. It notes internal squabbles, tariff splits, and the party’s marginal role in legislative work, likening them to a fifth wheel and predicting limited future influence.
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House
Congress
Tttle
Mann
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Tialac
Future of Armenia Yet to Be Solved
Boghos Nubar Pasha in London to arrange a Armenian congress aimed at drafting a statement for the great powers. They seek reforms under Turkish rule, appoint a European Christian governor by the porte, and guarantee justice for Armenians to improve Turkey’s finances through Armenia’s economic development. Wealthy Armenian colonies back the plan alongside Constantinople financiers.
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Boghos Nubar Pasha
Khedives Ismail
Tewfk
Egypt
Europe
London
Nubsar
Sir Edward Grey
House of Commons
Great Britain
Turkey
Asia
Armenia
Nubar
France
England
Constantinople
New World
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Senate Democrats in caucus considered Newlands program but reached no conclusion. The Oliver resolution for investigating Collector of Customs Hit at Philadelphia was voted down. Gifford Pinchot testified on Alaskan resource development hindrances by Guggenheims. Sundry civil bill debated two hours then postponed. House read tariff bill under the minute debate rule. Britten sought courts to test California sanitation law constitutionality. Broussard proposed restablishing and reorganizing the commerce court. House adjourned to 11 tomorrow.
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Senate
Newlands
Oliver
Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Territories Committee
Guggenheims
House
Britten
Broussard
Commerce Court
Italy Ordered to Pay Damages for Seized Vessels
The Franco-Italian arbitration court in The Hague ruled Italy at fault for seizing French steamers Carthage and Manouba during the Turco-Italian war. Italy must pay $32,000 and $800 respectively. Carthage was held on January 16, 1912 for contraband and released two days later. Manouba was seized January 19, 1912 with a Turkish medical mission aboard and allowed to sail after landing passengers.
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Turkey
Hague
Netherlands
Honor to Franklin Pierce Statue Bill Passed by Legislature
Concord New Hampshire May 6 Franklin Pierce the only president from New Hampshire is poised to gain a statue the senate passed a 15000 appropriation for the statue to be placed on the statehouse grounds Governor Felker is expected to sign the measure Democrats achieved this after long Republican opposition noting Pierce’s party and proslavery stance amid a Democratic legislature for the first time in forty years
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New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Franklin Pierce
United States
Senate
House
Statehouse
Felker
Pierce
Scientist Declines $10,000 Rockefeller Position
Dr. Erwin F. Smith, plant pathologist in the Department of Agriculture, declines a $10,000 Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research post to stay with the government at $1,000 a year. He gained notice for work on comparative studies of pliant diacanes in humans and animals.
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Erwin F. Smith
Department of Agriculture
Rockefeller Institution For Medical Research
Smith
Pennsylvania Senate bill would require daily Bible verses
Harrisburg Pa May ten verses of the Bible to be read daily in public schools if a House bill passes and is approved by the Governor. The proposed law would dismiss any teacher who fails to comply with its provisions.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Harrisburg
Army Orders and Duty Transfers in May and June Timeframe
Leavés of absence extended for Capt. Francis J. Bohr and First Lieut. John J. Burleigh. Col. Frank Baker to visit Philadelphia and Reading for ordnance material inspections. Board to study land purchases near Bull Run monuments. Maj. William S. Snow and Maj. James Normoyle to mountaintary tests and Gettysburg camp. Various officers assigned to Armory Springfield and Mount Tamalpais duties. Resignations and transfers noted for several lieutenants.
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Francis J. Bohr
Coset Artillery Corps
John J. Burleigh
Third Infantry
Frank Bakrn
Ordnance Department
Philadelphia
Ordnancé Department
Frank Baker
Carpenter Ride
Reading
Henry
Geserdl
Chauncey B. Baker
Quartermaster Corps
Robert Rh. Ralston
Corps of Engineers
Whith
Bull Run Bathfields
William 3. McNair
Sixth Field Artillery
William J. Snow
Field Artillery
Band Y Hook Proving Ground
Sandy Hook
N. J
James
Normoyle
Gettysburg
William A. Phillips
Beagitt
Wis
National Fire Matcher
William M. Parker
U.S. A
Mount Tamalpais B Military Academy
San Rafael
Cal
Capis
Rolland W. Case
Charles
Donavin
Arthur DB. Minick
Springfield Armory
Springfeld
Maas
Arthur
Ahrends
Twentieth Infantry
Hutgers College
New Brunswick
Romney
Pewell
Bereath Cavalry
Max
Muriay
Sixth Infantry
Fifteenth Infantry
Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Highlight Coast to Port Transfers
Marine corps officers detached to United States and Mare Island barracks listed amid a long schedule of ship movements. Vessels arrive at Key West Boston Tompkinsville San Diego and other ports while others depart from New Orleans New York Philadelphia and Sausalito bound for ports including Portsmouth Fort Pons Bar Guantanamo Nepesgus Bay and Maré Thland.
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Marine Corps
Pettel
Key West
Virginia
Georgia
Boston
North Dakota
Florida
Tompkinevile
South Dakota
Saturn
San Diego
Truxtut
Veolee
Goldsborough
Stopkina
Farragut
Lawrence
Perry
Mate Teland
Nero
Richmond Head
Wash
Glacier
Magadan
Hercules
Inflan Head
Salled
Petrel
Wernangina
Newport
Colorado
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Trusgton
Prenle
San Tego
Venice
Cal
Goldeborough
Hopkins
Sausalito
Maré Thland
Praiee
Philadelphia
Guantanamo
Mercure
Tom Indian Beach
Washington
Distribution of Elk Herds to States Ramps Up
The long promised elk distribution from Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Park has begun. Carloads are being rounded up on winter ranges in Wyoming and Montana and sent to states including Colorado Arizona Pennsylvania and Oregon. Most elk will be protected by state laws and fed only briefly during transit to prevent extinction of the species.
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Jacksona Hols
Yellowstone Park
Cheyenne
Wyo
New Yorks
Jacksons Tide
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Montana
Gardiner
Mont
Yellowstone
Denver
Arizona
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
North Dakota
Washington
Oregon
California
Rmite
Rocky Mountains
Jacksons Hole
Yallowstone Park
Congress
Significant Naval Figures in England and Germany
A Berthner magazine summary notes rising English and German naval armament from 1900 to 1918. It cites England’s Mediterranean and North Sea tonnages, Germany’s total fleet growth, gun counts, engine horsepower, crew totals, and escalating expenditures with Britain and America leading new construction while Germany expands naval leagues and Die Flotts circulation.
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Berthner'a
England
Mediterranean
North Sea
Mifeie
Germany
Amerlea
Great Britain
America
Navy League
Die Flotts
Drummer claims he drove 10 miles awake while asleep
W D King, a drummer for a Philadelphia soap house, testifies he drove a high power car through towns along the Delaware River for 10 miles while asleep. He recalls testing drowsiness near Riverton and waking entering Burlington. He retraced his route to visit missed customers, aiding inquiries to see if he harmed anyone. No casualty found.
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Buttington
N. J
New York
W. D. King
Philadelphia
Delaware River
King
Riverton
Burlington
Missionary Asked by Indian Chief in Idaho Mission
A Kansas City minister visiting a Idaho Indian reservation asked a government agent for the missionary. The agent pointed to a chief who advised prayer and then spoke in fluent English. The minister asked about the missionary and the chief and agent then exchanged remarks about a rude clerk at the agency.
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Kansas City Star
Kansas City
Idaho
Jesus Man
Sentleman
Peru Town Treasurer Report Shows Small Salary Receipt
The Peru town treasurer's annual report records eight dollars received from the State for cattle inspector salary. It shows a debt of about 600 dollars and an expected total debt after taxes. Auditor James Bolger notes a definite balance could not be struck with departments. school committee records are viewed as favorable by some officials. Peru has around twenty registered voters.
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Peru
Mase
Oae New York World
Treaurer
James Bolger
Centenary Peace Plan Hints From Bryan Conference
New York May 6 delegates at an English speaking nations peace conference arrange the program for a centenary celebration. A proposed plan envisions international peace monuments by Great Britain and the United States with a joint laying day and a five minute work stoppage. A seminar on British American history chairs and endowment in colleges to teach mutual goodwill is discussed.
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Bryan
New York
International Conference
Chaire of
New Slide In Panama Cut Threatens Canal Work
Increased activity on the Cucaracha slide south of Gold Hill in the Panama Canal area endangers the cut as the rainy season begins. Only one track remains at the 70 foot west level and drainage pipes have been laid to prevent water backing during heavy rain. The Cucaracha slide, a major gravity slide, is one of the Isthmus's largest and formerly troubled the French project in 1887. Since first becoming active, more than 2,000,000 yards of clay and debris have moved into the cut.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Gold Hill
Canal
City Land Exceeds Billion in Real Estate Holdings
New York today faced a record schedule showing the city owns 5,600 parcels outright worth 1.3 billion dollars with a net indebtedness of 42 million and an equity in land of 1.38 billion. Notable gains include Stuyvesant Park now valued at 1.86 million, Mount Morris Park at 7.6 million, and Bowling Green at 1.735 million, reflecting sizable appreciation since purchase.
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New York
Prendergast
New York City
Risa
British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice Presented to President
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the new British Ambassador, was formally presented to the President by acting Secretary of State John Bassett Moore. A cordial exchange of felicitations followed, after which Spring-Rice introduced his staff and read a short address.
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Cecil Spring-Rice
James Bryce
John Bassett Moore
Cecil
Weather and tides forecast from May 1912 Great Lakes region
The Weather Bureau reports cooler conditions spreading over the Great Lakes and Ohio Mississippi valleys with a break in the warm spell expected Wednesday. Showers occurred in the Great Lakes area and parts of the mid Atlantic and New England states. general fair weather anticipated Wednesday and Thursday with local rain in the Northwest. Winds vary by coast and lake, with moderate northwest winds for ships to European ports and fair conditions toward Grand Banks. River stages reported at 7 p.m. Tuesday show notable levels and changes in Wickeburg and New Orleans, with temperatures ranging from mid 60s to upper 80s across observation times.
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Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Washington
Great Lakes
Ohio
Mississippi
Horky Mountains
Una
Pacific Coast
Middle Atlantic
New England
Atlantic Ocean
Great Central
Calters
Treake
Northwest Canadian
South Atlantic
Rast Gulf
Ars’ Gulf
Inner Lakes
European Porte
Grand Banks
Wickeburg
Mins
New Orleana
Memphis
Tent
Democrats Aim to Honor Pledges on Tariff and Costs
In a lively hotel lobby scene, Democrats press Western voters to back their post Baltimore convention pledges. They argue tariff reforms will lower living costs, urging continued party control. Couples with GOP critics discuss Bryan’s early ambitions and Canadian immigration ideas as part of a broader political chat.
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Republicana
Progressives
Sisaty
Congress
Baltimore
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