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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
1
President Taft deplores what he calls lies and accuses Roosevelt supporters of hostility. He derides Brown and Hanna and argues the Democratic appointing stance harmed judicial choices. The speech cites a hostile reception, cites crowds and press reaction, and notes travel orders and train connections.
Special to The Washington Star. New York May 17. Twenty men in the auditor's office of the New York Telephone Company have been replaced by women. Women substitutes handle cash and are advancing to department heads, officials say, as they are steadier and less prone to temptation in daily cash handling.
Ridmund K. Stailo a prominent New York clubman entered his appearance in a divorce suit filed by Mrs Blaite. He makes no protest. Mrs Stalls formerly married to Tan Te Hanna of this city has lived here a year. She declined to discuss the suit further noting the separation was preferred.
A federal column of 350 men advanced on Juarez aided by plans to join Sonora forces under Gen. Valluen. Enrique Creel and the Cientificos are accused of aiding the revolution with cattle, horses, and grain. Rebels report losses near Jalapa and the seizure of towns in Guerrero and Morelos, with a freight train looted for supplies.
In Omaha Nebraska on May 17 eleven prisoners in the county jail attempted death by own action by turning on gas. James Highley, serving a day, nearly died and was rushed to the county hospital. George Stevens and Harney Kemmerling were in critical condition while the others recovered after treatment. The prisoners sat huddled around three open baskets and blamed bad food for their actions.
Indianapolis May 17 The mayor announced a plan to appoint female police officers after discussions with a women's club committee. Superintendent Hyland was directed to issue police powers to as many women as the committee desires, offering to serve at no cost. The move follows sustained advocacy by the group for women in law enforcement.
Special to The Washington Test Columbus Ohio May 17 Roosevelt denounces Taft as afraid to admit strong supporters and warns that any vote for another candidate helps a reactionary. He appeals to progressives, signals a direct clash with La Follette, and names alleged constitutional government backers while decrying frauds at Chicago. He travels to Ohio districts before returning to Columbus.
The campaign trail stretched from Trenton to Lancaster as Taft pressed a strenuous finish. In the Tenth district Carmi A Thompson and A R Johnson joined Philo Clark to back Taft, while the Eleventh district, Le Vorys home turf, Hilles and Foster worked to swing delegates toward Roosevelt.
Charles Moffat, a prominent social and club figure in New Rochelle, died by inhaling illuminating gas in his room. The body was found by a maid. Coroner Livingston said Moffat had spent large sums recently and was of low spirits. His mother, Mrs. Moffat, is frail and unaware of her son's death.
The House judiciary committee heard testimony on negotiations between the Marion Coal Company and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad to settle litigation and transfer interests. Boland testified that lawyer Watson claimed Archbald should be paid ten to fifteen thousand dollars if the deal succeeded. Williams corrected that Archbald was referred to as the silent party in a letter dictated by W. P. Boland. Pryor said he believed Archbald would receive remuneration for settling suits. The hearing adjourned to Monday.
Wytheville Va May Floyd Allen leader of Carroll county gang charged with killings during the IIMsville court attack on March 11 was found guilty of first degree murder. The jury sentenced him to death in the electric chair and he vowed defiance to the end. An appeal by writ of error will be sought in the Virginia Supreme Court.
Chicago May 17 Armour & Co was indicted by the Federal grand jury on four counts for criminal violations of meat inspection laws. The firm allegedly shipped 40 calves to South Bend Indiana on March 13 without inspection. A separate indictment charges commission merchant Fred Oppenheimer with shipping uninspected meat to Armour & Co’s Davenport plant. Armour & Co general manager Arthur Meeker denies any law violation saying the calves were farm killed and exempt from inspection under the act.
Gov Woodrow Wilson presided on the extradition hearing for J Ogden Armour and Edward Morris in Trenton New Jersey. Prosecutor Garven said the men were fugitives from justice and aided a conspiracy to raise beef and poultry prices between 1908 and 1910.
In Cincinnati Ohio two young brothers Robert and Urban Nichols aged 4 and 6 were found dead in a delivery wagon feed box after their disappearance on April 2. Police probe the deaths as a kidnapping case with the county prosecutor detaining a man in connection with the investigation. The father discovered the bodies while at a bakery.
Ocey Snead s death in the bath tub mystery led to manslaughter charges against Care Vine B Martin. A commission of physicians found her insane and she will be transferred from the New Jersey State Prison to the New Jersey State Hospital for the Insane in Trenton.
A compressed index announces Taft’s claim of “Tired of Lies” amid a stack of items from the era. Other entries warn about fraud, political clashes, and international tensions as battleships, submarines, and marches appear in headlines across government, labor, and society sections.
Miss Mamie O Hara held Webb Barnes an Electric Light Company wrestler for three hours as workers dug a hole in front of 3H Chestnut avenue Baltimore. A second hole was dug nearby with a pole erected eight inches away. Local residents and a hose threat blocked the crew until police arrived.
A schooner believed lost after colliding with the steamer A. W. Perry off Littin Hope near Liverpool harbor. Halifax reports say a search boat found a boom. if not making headway, the ship may have been seriously damaged. Thick coastal weather for two days hinders recovery.
Two percent of American refugees from Mexico are already aboard the army transport Buford at Salina Cruz, with more preparing to board. Reports to the State Department note slight improvement in Morelos but a worsened condition in Oaxaca.
Paris reports Le Journal states King Victor Emmanuel proposed making Andrew Carnegie an Italian count in recognition of his endowment of the Carnegie Hero Fund for Italy. The honor would acknowledge his philanthropy and support to Italian heroes.
Prices of foodstuffs in Cleveland rose about 26 percent over the year ending this period, while wages advanced only about 2 percent. Of staple items, most show increases. potatoes climbed sharply from 3 bushels wholesale to 1.40 to 1.50 per unit, and beef, veal, and mutton also increased markedly. State labor figures indicate Ohio wage gains averaged 2 percent, from 2.40 to 2.60 daily, with some items showing declines like rhubarb, lettuce, and cucumbers.
Boston May 17 A lamentable scene unfolded in Charlestown state prison as Carenes V. Richeson suffered hysterical delirium during a death watch visit by Chaplain Stebbins and lawyer William A. Moree. He raved about two men watching him, groaned, and alternated between unconsciousness and revival. Doctors administered sedatives. guards remained close as news of clemency denial weighed on him. Richeson refused to eat. his condition worsened with anxiety over burial plans for his Virginia family and an execution set for after midnight.
Moers, chief of the weather bureau, sails from New York on the Mauretania for Europe to address the Royal Institution of London. He will deliver a series of lectures beginning in June on the chemistry of weather and early meteorology.
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