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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
8
Mother Ava Willing Astor seeks prominence for her family as son Vincent Astor prepares to assume duties of estate head. Probate filings reveal plans for real estate and potential marriage implications amid Astor social expectations and estate oversight.
In Cincinnati Taft plans a stretched return to Ohio next week to bid for support in the May 21 primaries. He will spend most time in northern Ohio while campaign managers mount speeches across the state. He avoids public views on woman suffrage for now, promising to respond after the Republican convention.
Frederick W Rogge and Samuel Emmett, aging veterans of the Mexican and Civil Wars, slashed themselves with razors at the Soldiers Home. Rogge, 81, cut his throat and Emmett, 83, severed an artery, both taken to hospital with slim chances of recovery. Rogge had served from early youth. Emmett, born in Switzerland, fought in multiple campaigns before entering the home in 1878.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court rules the Mary Baker G. Eddy residuary clause creating a 32 million bequest to First Church of Christ Scientist Boston is a valid charitable trust not a direct gift to a church. Plaintiffs may file amendments if they prove the bequest serves pecuniary private profit of the church.
A list of proposed marriages includes Frederick F Liming and Cornall L Cor nall both of Joplin Virginia and others such as Thonea Slack and Anne Goyette plus Lagarue Williams and Jolla James Rev. James Robinson and Dorale Bell and dadis Johnson and Rev. James Howard among names and ages listed for marriage licenses. The fragmentary notice names several couples and ministers in a regional marriage licensing section.
In Wyteville Virginia on May 7 the Floyd Allen murder trial gained a point for the defense as WV Hodges, a prosecution witness, aligned with others on the killers’ actions though he could not confirm who fired first. Deputy Gillespie testified firing four shots at Allen and finding no impact on armor. The defense hinted at new evidence and described Allen as wearing protective armor during the courtroom ambush. A small crowd lingered as testimony repeated with no new line of defense disclosed.
Rain failed to dampen the opening of the twenty second annual reunion in Macon Ga with thousands of veterans and visitors. Gen Irvin Walker delivered the welcome and a parade is planned through Macon as 12 000 veterans participate led by Nathan Bedford Forests seven year old grandson astride a white horse in brigadiers uniform. Chattanooga San Antonio and Jacksonville vie for the 1913 reunion with elections for commander in chief and other officers to end tomorrow.
The figures reflect pledged delegates and preferences, excluding rumors of desertions. It lists Taft Roosevelt La Follette and Cummins, eight Massachusetts delegates, with 12 elected to 768 of 1078 total delegates. Majorities needed to nominate Roosevelt or Taft are stated, along with remaining unchosen delegates. Democrats also referenced.
Special to The Washington Post reports Maj. Gen. Barry, West Point commandant, denounces a recent tale of cadets involved in a water drink inquiry and insubordination. He says the report misrepresents events and cites a cadet who apologized for yelling Fare for the Supe. The general forwarded a letter to Secretary Stimson to address the false press coverage and defend the academy’s conduct.
The Epworth League in Washington District saw a power shift as young members won a vote to curb the old guard on the board of control during the 22nd annual convention at Foundry Church. The session included a 7 o'clock start, a constitution amendment, and a reception for about 200 delegates from 64 churches, followed by Tarbox lecture on The Old and the New in India.
The House committee on expenditures in the Department of Agriculture will launch hearings today on Representative Nelson’s resolution authorizing an investigation of the meat inspection service. Nelson claims the service favors meat packers over the public and will call witnesses including Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane J S Burroughs and Dr. Harvey W Wiley. Secretary Wilson denies the charges and says the U S Meat Inspection Service is among the world’s best. In Naugatuck Connecticut Socialists win all borough offices as A R Cosa Jr defeats Warden Neary by 216 votes despite Republican and Democrat cross endorsement.
Arrivals include New York Kronprinzesin Celie from Bremer Verderland via Antwerp. Noordam from Rotterdam. Prins Friedrich Wilhelm from Bremen. ships from Hamburg and New York. Dover Kroonland from New York. Marseille Venein from New York. Victoria Luise bound for Hamburg. Wilhelm der Grose for Bremen and New Rimter gem for Rotarian noted.
The commandant and Sen Barry rebut false charges against cadets amid allegations of intoxication and dueling. Maryland and Louisiana cadet names surface in a muddled account of discipline, with officials denying any misconduct beyond minor infractions and stressing no scandal.
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