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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
1
Dispatches report heavy skirmishing near Bermejillo as Orozco’s rebel vanguard presses federal lines and Torreón base fortifications, while Gen Huerta notes losses and Gen Gomes denies capture, with mutinies among federal volunteers and a prisoner status uncertain for Gomes in Juarez.
A reader asks about the location and name of a gospel theater in Buin ey to me. The note mentions Pastor Ruwrect and a national theater concept but lacks clear details or confirmations.
Mrs George Burrowa, wife of a dentist, lashed Pearl Goodwin in a Rich Hill clinic after finding her husband kissing another woman. She says she will not live with her husband but does not seek a divorce. The dentist’s account differs on the events.
United States grand jury charges seven Potomac Refining Company officers with fraud in sale of stock tied to false claims of vast Washington county mineral wealth. Indicted are Michael P. Kehoe and others. promoters allegedly used endorsements from Gov. Glasscock and Baltimore figures to lure investors into a $1.5 million capital scheme. Victims include Joseph B. Bleck and F. R. Cooper among unnamed others. stock shuffled from 16 000 purchase to claims of $65 million in profits.
Ohio officials deny charges that friends of Governor Harmon sought to buy delegates for William Jennings Bryan at the JMS convention. The dispute centers on a letter published by J Harvey Garber and attributed to Michael Devanney of Cincinnati, with Denvanney denying any attempt to purchase delegates.
Special to The Washington Post reports seven people drowned at Fox Lake during a storm while attempting to cross in a thirty foot steamboat launch. The body of Mrs Mariel Hensen was recovered, with six others missing or unidentified including Herman Huhp George Russell Jacob Hoefer Michael Klunder Louis Truschke and a youth. Rescuers rushed to aid the party but the boat was not located.
Morocco May 9 tribesmen in the suburbs of Marrakesh the capital Marakesh revolt against the sultan Mula Hafid. Looting and agitation increase as officials residences are raided. Pastor Russell Go to speak at the New National Theater on Sunday at 3 p.m. Free.
Special to The Washington Post notes shifting wagers on the Republican presidential contest. Odds moved toward Roosevelt after his Ohio victory margins, with even money now betting he will carry the Ohio primary and prior taft odds dropping from 7 to 2. Other bets remained on Roosevelt for the next presidency if he wins Ohio.
Witnesses recount the Hillsville court gun battle that killed five, with Judge Staples mortally wounded and Sid Allen still at large. Campbell Crowder warns the Allens will “shoot up” the court, while defense challenges the conspiracy allegation and cross-examination shakes the testimony.
May 3 Today was a notable pilgrimage day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey Ohio J W Huth a prominent Akron contractor arrived on crutches and discarded them walking unaided for the first time in ten years The event also notes Thomas Kilbane father of the champion lightweight who remains awaiting his promised benefit for blindness after prayers since Saturday
Alessandro Bonci, renowned opera tenor, filed a supreme court suit seeking 5000 dollars in damages from the New York Central Railroad and the Pullman Palace Car Company. He alleges he contracted a cold while traveling in a sleeping car from New York to Toronto, impairing his ability to fulfill engagements in Toronto and other Canadian cities.
Secretary of State argues former chief is promoted by peculiarity and antipathies. He claims the party precedent entitles Taft to renomination and cites the administration's record as support for the case. The remarks frame Taft as ambitious and vindicated by past actions.
ENOZ'S ANALYSIS discusses Valesva and Feuc amid party infighting and loyalties. The piece critiques a president and party figures, urging readers to choose between competing paths and loyalties within the party and country.
Secretary of State Knox asserts Taft’s record surpasses Roosevelt in reform achievements and warns Roosevelt’s "new nationalism" threatens state autonomy. He urges a second Taft term, condemning Roosevelt as seeking to break party rules and distorting party aims to gain power.
The House edges toward passing a bill to abolish the Court of Commerce as Republicans join Democrats amid high excitement. Debate centers on merging tariff supervision into a new Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce under the Commerce and Labor Department, with key figures arguing for and against political appointments and civil service reforms.
The paper reports early clashes abroad as Mexican battlelines form while domestic headlines note political intrigue. Judge’s health deteriorates as a noted slayer case emerges, and major fraud charges target a mining firm amid ongoing capital concerns.
President Taft returns to Washington after a three day Ohio trip as he and Col Roosevelt brace for a hard fight to win Ohio voters. Finn and Pennsylvania leader Brown confer on campaign strategy while Roosevelt allies plan speakers and attacks across the Buckeye State.
Special to The Washington Post Atlantic City May report details Howard Marka slipping on frail scaffolding under the steel pier and falling into the water He could not swim and was battered by waves Fred Warner of an electric light company dived from the pier reached the drowning man kept his head above water while a rope was dropped Both were hauled to safety and Hanson regained consciousness The article includes garbled remnants of unrelated items and dates
A two hour debate at St Albans Church Washington ends with Episcopal delegates adopting resolutions denouncing Catholic influence in U S government and Indian schools. Dr R McKim leads protests against Papal authority and sectarian garb in schools while Rear Admiral Selfridge and Stockton press for stricter separation of church and state.
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