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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1912
Page
2
At Columbus Ohio on June 3 Taft appears set to win delegates at large as the resolutions committee leans toward Taft while minority members plan to back Roosevelt. Senator Burton's keynote urges reforms and warns on voter turnout and the limits of primary reforms.
A speaker urged adopting a short ballot to reduce the number of elective offices and reliance on unknown candidates. Senator Burton praised Republican records and warned opponents to compare their records. He called for monetary reform tariff religion and accurate information over personal interests. Continued on Page Eight.
Chicago June 3 A letter from President Taft asks the national Republican committee to hold public meetings on contested seats. A Roosevelt request parallels the move and suggests doors will open to newspaper men. Few committee members arrived. Arkansas’s Powell Clayton warns southern delegates will resist reducing representation.
The Ocean Safety Act of 1912 was introduced in Washington on June 3 by Senator Nelson of Minnesota. The bill requires continuous wireless equipment on ships carrying fifty or more passengers and mandates measures to ensure wireless communication remains active. It calls for shipboard examinations, drills, and investigations related to marine construction and safety aboard vessels leaving U S ports.
Senator Lori Mer resumed his seat appearing ill and would speak in his own defense. Senator Kern will read charges and begin a series of speeches tomorrow on the Larimer case.
In Los Angeles on trial for jury bribery Darrow faces claims that an agreement was made before negotiations ended. The case involves the Gaerrase and McNamara brothers who pleaded guilty, and a special grand jury met to consider new indictments.
London dock scene faces collapse as strikes drag on. Shipowners say victory hinges on stronger enforcement. otherwise, many workers face fatigue and prolonged idle periods amid widespread disruption. A Newark court case links to the Etherington lynching, with trials and indictments continuing in Ohio.
The Pocahontas Consolidated Galleries Company faces renewed speculation about a major change in ownership. President Isaac T. Mann returned from New York and stated there is no foundation for the rumors. No formal negotiations are under way.
Roosevelt declares he will oppose Root in the Republican convention fight citing machine influence and asserting Barnes is the true Taft leader. He hints at Chicago strategy but has no immediate plan to act. Separately a Chickamauga monument dedication honors Alabama soldiers in Civil War battles.
Forecast notes fair conditions for Tuesday in Virginia with increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures by Wednesday. West portion shows light canyon-like drift and varied cloud pockets.
A garbled catalog lists numerous locations on city streets and avenues with odd spellings and misordered words. It mentions hallways stores and stations along with cross streets and addresses, but the text remains unclear and partially unreadable.
The car allotment commission appoints Geo Dunghinson to succeed Jenks as chairman. Dunghinson, a former independent engineer with ties to Brunwell and Talladega, takes the helm effective last Saturday. Reported plans suggest no further appointments forthcoming. two men may handle work, with Dunghinson seen as fair and capable.
Gomez has sent an appeal to Congress requesting passage of a law to empower him to suspend the constitutional guarantee in the Republic. No action was taken on the matter, with uncertainty over quorum. General Monteagudo urges it as the only way to strike terror to the negroes and quell the revolution. Davia birthday observed by veterans in Richmond, Virginia.
Voters prepare for a pivotal Republican primary with Hatfield Ditton and Swisher as leading gubernatorial contenders. Analysts forecast turnout depends on unaffiliated voters and note McDowell and Mercer counties show strong local competition. Congress and auditor races feature Sutherland versus Teter and other contested offices as confidence grows for a harmonious party result.
Chicago hosts the planned Republican National Convention site on Wabash Avenue between Thirteenth and Sixteenth Streets. The coliseum, 805 feet long and 170 feet wide, with modern fireproof design and concrete seating, is nearing completion for the 1904 and 1908 events. It features a Civil War relic display and cost about $800,000 to build under Col Harry S New and the National Committee.
President Taft welcomed the German fleet to American waters with a formal salute and reception aboard the flagship. Admiral Paschwite and accompanying officers attended ceremonies including a banquet aboard the vessel Bluckda as speeches followed the official contact.
Washington hearing neared conclusion as the Judiciary Committee prepared a report on Judge Archbald. Key witness J P Cole testified about attempted letter fabrication by an unnamed coal operator and his actions at the stand to expose the deceit.
United States Consul Letcher was assured that forgiveness would not be molested by rebel forces. About three thousand soldiers moved south of the border toward Chihuahua where rebel quarters were reported.
Reports from Washington note a concession in Young's defeat by W. S. Kenyon for the United States Senate and a tight Republican gubernatorial race with Holden and Clarke. The Portsmouth Steel Co faced regulatory scrutiny over a tariff dispute, while Mrs Schley’s pension rose to 120 dollars monthly. Nevada Democrats gathered at Fallon to choose delegates for the national convention amid Clark and Wilson factional fighting.
Washington reports mail carriers on rural and state routes in West Virginia will be organized into a forest fire alarm network under Postmaster General orders. The plan includes reporting procedures via telephone and notifying proper parties when fires are spotted on or near routes.
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