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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
9
Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Miss Helen Taft lead a large roster of prominent figures at Newport News Shipyards for the launching ceremony. The event features officials, dignitaries, and invited guests as the ship is named and christened amid celebrations and public interest.
Officials confront postponed district actions as uncertain market signals ripple through local governance. Affected programs face postponement while committees weigh fiscal impact and public feedback.
Fragmented report notes fear among laborers and lawmakers over the steel bill. Mentions possible impact on pean fortunes and reactions from a rep or group within the House. No clear dates or names clearly readable in the text.
Discussion on the Panama Canal bill continues with senators and aides wrestling with amendments. Names mentioned include Kinkaid of Nebraska and others as focus shifts to tolls, navigation, and policy details before a committee vote.
Washington Rheumatics promises home relief for rheumatism and neuritis with a guaranteed refund. The ad touts rapid relief for swollen joints and inflamed muscles, claiming the remedy is non narcotic, non patent, and unusually effective. It names James O Donnell as the druggist and notes compounding by a chemical company in New York.
The House committee pushes a bill requiring wireless apparatus on passenger ships carrying 50 or more. The measure mandates two licensed operators, transmission capability weatherproof for 100 miles, and an independent auxiliary power supply. It bars leaving American ports without compliant gear. The substitute imposes strict timing and geographic scope, including the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence routes.
Somber Hesburn of Idaho pushes a resolution to bar press access to executive Senate sessions. The measure would prohibit papers publishing those proceedings from gaining press privileges and directs the Senate Sergeant at Arms to exclude reporters. The proposal met strong objections and was postponed.
American ambassadors in Europe under State Department direction study farm finance to propose legislation easing access to credit for farmers and cutting high interest. President Taft signals readiness to back measures inspired by the French Crédit Foncier model, aiming to replace costly local mortgage funding and reduce borrowing costs for growers.
Report from Los Angeles May 17 estimates show women’s participation in the first presidential preference primary was between 5 and 3 percent in cities and slightly higher in counties. Most women backed the Republican ticket, with Clark and Wilson drawing under one seventh of ballots. men and women were roughly evenly split among A candidates.
The senate yesterday passed without debate the act changing the issuance date of the cotton acreage report by the Department of Agriculture to the first Monday in July each year. The bill, previously requiring a June issuance, now moves the deadline and awaits conference agreement and presidential signature to become law.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a favorable report on the Tadge substitute for the House sugar bill and issued an unfavorable report on the House income tax plan. The Simmons substitute for sugar would cut duties by about one third, but was defeated on party lines. The panel postponed votes on the wool tariff bill and gave no date for Senate action before the June party convention.
A District of Columbia bill to regulate osteopathy passed the House and earned a favorable District committee report. It would create a five member examining board appointed by the District commissions to oversee osteopathic practice like the medical board governs medicine. The measure sets applicant requirements and penalties, with safeguards on license fund receipts. a later report may include provisions on financing and a taxpayer approval election.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer orders the scout Buamingham to position south of Crand Banks with a powerful wireless warning system to guide steamers. The move follows recent route changes intended to reduce Atlantic transit time and prevent iceberg collisions. Continuous patrols may extend to the eastern and western ice pack limits with new ships joining the effort.
Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon and his wife denied protesting the lifeboat return after the Titanic disaster. Fireman Hendrickson testified that passengers objected to going back, while Duff Gordon's crewman corroborated and noted a small expense payment for services rendered.
The body of Hugo Neyes, 34, registered at Broadway Central Hotel, was found in New York with a bullet wound to the forehead. About $120 in cash and letters of introduction to prominent Wilmington figures were near the bed. Neyes, a horticulturist from Castle Hayne, had left Wilmington ten days earlier for New York to seek work as a landscape gardener. He was described as a man of means and had previously worked locally for months.
Attorney General Wickersham denounces the idea as a French Revolution style delusion. He warns that making court rulings subject to popular election destroys judicial independence and risks decisions based on momentary public opinion rather than constitutional safeguards.
Superior Court Judge Owens was fined 500 for contempt of court for violating an injunction restraining interference with the Democratic county convention planned for the Seventh Regiment Armory. The ruling names Sheriff Zimunec, Police Chief McWeeny, Assistant Chief Schuettler, and Commissioner Czarnecki as fined parties amid a clash between Harrigan and MacGillen factions over convention control.
Baron Ventenou Paterno stands trial for the murder of Princessa Gula Trigona di Sant Fila and an attempted sexual assault. The defense seeks postponement for mental-competency assessment and to summon war minister Count of Turin and the undersecretary for foreign affairs. The judge refused the prisoner’s entry, amid a public uproar as the living wreck remains unrecognizable and the case moves to a closed court.
The Commerce Court yesterday denied a preliminary injunction in the citrus fruit rate litigation begun in California. Judge Carland, familiar with the facts, denied the motion, adding to government and commission victories claimed to save shippers about 600,000 dollars annually. The piece notes centralized litigation in the Commerce Court as key to efficiency and consistency amid agitation to abolish the court.
At the Wilkes Barre gathering on May 17 leaders and delegates largely expect ratification of the tentative wage increase and concessions for underground workers. Agreement backers plan to set a return-to-work date for about 130000 miners and bosses. Foreign leaders who opposed the plan largely softened, though President White indicated they were misinformed about its effects.
Italian Premier Tome Man announces in chamber that Gen Ameglo surrounded and defeated the Rhodes garrison, which surrendered this morning and received military honors. It is semi official that the Dardanelles Straits, closed April 1, are to be reopened tomorrow.
A State Department dispatch from the American legation in Feragury yesterday says a revolt headed by Col Jara broke out but was quickly crushed by government forces. The military operation, described as up to date, reportedly eliminated Jara and the rebels.
George W. Vanderbilt of New York buys the Quay residence at 1812 K Street from the estate of the late Senator Matthew Quay. The house fronts the street with a substantial lot and is described as richly furnished and well suited for entertaining. Vanderbilt plans to use the house for several months each year and to entertain extensively during his Washington visits.
President Taft received praise for his services toward peace and arbitration during a world conference. The event awarded a prize for efforts toward universal disarmament and broader cooperation among nations, with speakers highlighting the need for earnest actions to bring about peaceful settlements and adherence to international agreements. The ceremony included notable speeches by mission delegates and a student, recognizing contributions to the cause of peace.
Oklahoma City May 17 the Southern Baptist convention authorized a permanent 8400 fund to aid struggling students across Bantiat theological seminaries. Proportional state contributions include Maryland 90 you, District of Columbia 1, Virginia 9 80, North Carolina 1500, South Carolina 1500, Georgia 1, Alabama 100, Florida 60, Mississippi 1200, Texas 000, Kentucky 000, Tennessee 20, Arkansas 800, Oklahoma 0, Missouri 100. The plan notes public schools lack denominational training facilities and aims to support aspiring ministers. Participants included the Kiurman University president and others in the discussion.
Discussion within the late Department reveals Russia seeks a new treaty of trade and temperance to replace the older pact expiring by negotiation year end. Formal negotiations expected after the Russian envoy in St. Petersburg reaches Washington, with the aim to begin talks soon.
Rey L E Davis named by a narrow vote as president designate for the Methodist Protestant Church amid protests over union plans. Delegates quit the Baltimore conference as criticism of leadership grows and calls for fresh action at the next session surface amid tense exchanges and withdrawal by prominent figures.
The account lists candidates Downes Hughes Shepards and Stuntz among others as ballots proceed. Dr Homer C Stuntz of New York is elected with several candidates still awaiting selection. multiple ballots continue to determine the rest.
A church committee chaired by Charles J. Huston outlines renewed evangelistic efforts for the coming year to restore relations with theological institutions, following the expulsion of a pastor. Attendance leaders from Seattle and New York report strong participation as plans progress toward revival.
Mrs Baker born near Richmond and once belonging to the Lee family is dead at 119 years. Gen Bennett appoints Laren Young commander in chief of the United Eye Baker, born near Richmond, Confederate Veterans, Kentucky farmer, died at Frankfort by May 17. Commissioners named for Blue and Gray reunions include Admiral John Crittenden Watson, Col Andrew Cowan, Green RB Kellar, and Gen organizers representing Union and Confederate armies.
Supreme Court Justice Charles E Hughes leases the Abenaki camp on Lake Placid near Whiteface Inn and will occupy it from early summer. The arrangement with Malone NY Box 17 provides a coastal retreat for the justice during the term.
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