14 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
1
A dealer touts guaranteed repackaged used cars built by skilled mechanics. Emphasis on insides engines transmissions and working parts. Offers delivery wagon bodies by local wagon maker for a moderate price and touring car combinations for flexibility.
Roald Amundsen reports the 1911 12 South Pole expedition. He details depot caching on the barrier from February to April, wintering in Framheim, and the 1 400 kilometer south trek to Pole King Haakon VII Plateau. The party berths at Polheim and returns to Framheim January 1912. Discovered routes link Ross Barrier with South Victoria Land and likely King Edward VII Land. Queen Maud's Range named.
Washington reports four rebel divisions closing on the capital with about 3000 troops advancing from the south under Mirandi and Zapata. Ambassador Wilson seeks marines to protect the legation while federals rush 2000 troops to Torreon to counter Orozco's forces near Jiminez and Chihuahua.
Washington Senator Leroy Percy rejects Mississippi lawmakers demand for resignation. He says he offered to resign after election only if a primary was held in 1910 or 1911, accuses foes of cowardice and factional hatred, and vows to continue serving in the United States Senate despite the resolution.
The House Interstate Commerce Committee approves the Panama canal bill authorizing the president to fix tolls with a maximum of 1.25 dollars per ton and a maintenance minimum. It ratifies canal zone works done by executive authority, provides government land title, and allows appointment of a Panama canal governor at ten thousand dollars a year for four years.
Senator Richard Fitzherbert was found guilty by a party line vote in the New Jersey senate over charges of conduct inconsistent with a state senator's duties. Eleven Republicans voted guilty while nine Democrats voted not guilty. He faces no expulsion as it requires a two thirds vote. The charges alleged an attempt to extort $3,000 from a gas company to withdraw bills.
Plymouth Mass. Mia Lena Cusmumano of Hullfield was sentenced by Judge Joseph F Quinn to die in the electric chair during the week starting June 2 for murdering her husband Frank on September 18 1910. Enrico Mascioli alias Harry Marshall received the same death sentence for complicity in the crime and also proclaimed innocence.
Washington reports that John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor balks at giving a pledge during a hearing before a judge.
A fragment notes an inspector alleging poor oyster shucking conditions and possible care issues, mentioning Rene Smack and concerns over handling. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or quotes.
Mrs J G Johnson of Scottville Michigan declares Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound keeps her strong after thirteen children and keeps her family healthy. She credits it with helping her daughter through painful periods and says she recommends the medicine to everyone.
A thirteen year old girl stands before a rector at a New York Episcopal church. She is asked to repeat a fifth commandment about honoring parents. The rector ponders the phrasing and notes shifting emphasis with the child’s reply and remarks that these are fragile days for guidance.
The readable text shows partial phrases about an incident and a break in at a location. Names, dates, and clear actions are missing, leaving only scattered words and broken sentences.
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