Third party after 10 set sail today in push
A third party movement launches after 10 set sail today as a renamed political group targets a third term. The campaign centers on a personal organization and supporters rally around the new push.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1912
Page
5
A third party movement launches after 10 set sail today as a renamed political group targets a third term. The campaign centers on a personal organization and supporters rally around the new push.
Johnson reports Chicago August 4 the national progressive party to be launched tomorrow noon in Eum with 1100 to 1200 expected. Roosevelt nominated last night at the Republican convention foundation for the new party. Vice presidential nominee not yet chosen. Parker of New Orleans expected as temporary chairman, Beveridge as temp chair. California Governor Johnson discussed as likely candidate for the ticket. Contests in Ohio, Mississippi, and Florida to be resolved by national committee tomorrow morning. Roosevelt’s arrival unclear. Page Two.
Democratic leaders in New York debate possible nominees as Woodrow Wilson weighs appointing Charles Crane as national committee treasurer. Crane, recalled China envoy, would join Joseph Davies, with Pence and Ford designated for campaign roles. Wilson's Maine visit and stances on prohibition influence slate as New England focus grows.
New York police Commissioner Waldo urged a thorough, impartial investigation into charges of police ties to gambling and election influence. He warned graft may persist unless guilty officers are dismissed and prosecuted, while noting detectives close on the two remaining gang members Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood.
Washington lawmakers prepare for what may be the final two weeks of the current session. Key issues include fate of appropriation bills and a push to finish the legislative, executive, and judicial bill before any presidential veto. Democratic leaders plan caucuses on battleship funding and tariff bills, while the senate debates Panama canal administration details.
A dispatch from Rudolph Barich in charge of the pathfinder car of the Montana State Automobile association reports the trip from Butte to Dillon via Twin Bridges and Armstead faced heavy rains. The speedometer failed near Twin Bridges. Dillon was reached at a halt for repairs with plans to continue to Monida tomorrow amid expected rough roads.
Clyde A White 37, a Tacoma grocery salesman, was shot and killed by RE Templeton from Washtucna. Templeton then shot himself, dying soon after. A reconciliation attempt with Templeton’s wife preceded the incident. A farewell letter to Mrs Templeton was found.
A desparate burglar fight marked a rare success as authorities report a hard pressed series of events involving an educated clergyman and a young mason named in local notices. The report notes significant ponderings over the value of stolen goods and the outcome of the confrontation.
Ballew, a stage driver, shot at deputies near La Junta after four people were wounded and a farmer’s horse stolen. He fought a lengthy gun battle, was finally killed by a shot to the head as he fled toward a haystack. pursuit left all deputies unharmed. Authorities suspect vengeance for his wife’s desertion.
A J Day, Democratic national committeeman for Alaska, died by self-inflicted gunshot aboard a river steamboat near Tolowata while traveling from Fairbanks toward the Arctic district. A coroner's jury at Hot Springs found his death was temporary and in accordance with a will found on the body. burial will be at Hot Springs.
Former entertainer Edna Loftus, once in the limelight of notoriety, was ordered to depart the state by Sheriff Daly. She left by train for San Francisco after an hour’s notice. Loftus had married Winnie OConnor the jockey, divorced, then wed Harry Rheinstrom of Cincinnati. Rheinstrom was later deemed insane, and the couple’s Kentucky wedding date was January 20. They moved to the state where the heir to Rheinstrom millions was again committed to a private Stockton asylum.
Outlaws Allen and Wesley Edwards were believed headed toward the coast. Northwest authorities conducted a wide search around Seattle and Everett for the men but found nothing. A prior tip from U S Marshal Jacoby cited a Salt City contact about a Hatfield relative, yet no Hatfield family trace or Edwards sighting has been confirmed, with Ballard among the last potential locations.
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