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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
2
Henry Watterson reiterates accusations against Woodrow Wilson in a lengthy critique. He details meetings with Wilson, Harvey, and Smith, condemns Wilson’s conduct and libel claims, and rejects further support for Wilson while pledging to retire to Florida.
President Taft addressed 650 Tippecanoe Club members in Toledo Ohio, signaling willingness to campaign on tariff revision. He defended recent vetoes on wool and cotton bills, urged distinguishing true progress, and noted treaties with Japan Nicaragua Honduras arbitration efforts. He praised antitrust and interstate commerce enforcement and stressed GOP readiness.
A testimonial about Eckman's Alterative claiming cure of lung ailments including consumption. The letter from Aurora Illinois describes long illness from childhood, prior dire predictions, and now full health with no cough or night sweats. The ad cites other cures and lists retailers and Eckman Laboratory as sources.
R. H. Howell of Omaha said Roosevelt's name would remain on the Nebraska primary ballot after a lengthy talk with the colonel. Visitors included Jacob Riis and Willis George Emerson of Encampment Wyoming plus James Reynolds, known for investigating the Chicago stockyards during Roosevelt's presidency. No notable political news was reported.
Dr. Cornelia de Bey sparks a Roosevelt boom at the No Vote No Tax League gathering in Chicago. A motion to endorse Roosevelt for the presidential nomination failed two to one, as speakers urged action and framed Roosevelt as likely to back women’s suffrage.
The Progressive Democratic League of Ohio denounces Governor Harmon as out of step with progressives and urges Democrats to nominate Champ Clark or any former Congress member who supported the Aldrich Payne tariff fight. The group cites Clark's leadership against the tariff bill and his role in mobilizing Ohio and the East.
Washington Jan 29 The Democratic metal tariff revision to cut steel and iron duties about 35 percent passed the House 210 to 109. Republican attempts to amend or debate were stopped when Underwood refused further amendments forcing final passage.
Reports from Pekin state the armistice is renewed while revolutionists push toward Suchow Fu. The rebel army seized Ku Chang Anhwei and repelled imperial forces at Tong Chow with heavy casualties. Appeals for Red Cross aid are made to regional authorities as unrest spreads.
Twenty insurgent Republicans backed the bill while the Colorado delegation including Martin Rucker and Taylor opposed the Democratic majority. Insurgent supporters listed Davis Lindberg Haughen Hubbard Woods Helgesen Jackson Murdock Young Kent Stephens Kinkaid Norris Sloan Lafferty La Follette Warburton Lenroot Morse Nelson. Insurgent critics included Anderson Miller VolSteed Steenerson Cooper Esch Kopp French Good Green Kendall Kennedy Pickett Hayes. Payne’s motion to recommit failed 205 to 108 as the tariff bill heads to the Senate for finance committee review amid party alignment hopes and unresolved Republican unity on steel tariffs.
A Democratic dinner to unite various opinions is set for February 10 at the Hotel Savoy. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan, Speaker Clark, W R Hearst, Senator O Gorman, Congressman Oscar Underwood, Martin H Glynn, Colonel George Harvey, and B Prentiss Bailey with further invites to Governors Harmon Foss Dix Marshall Baldwin and Wilgon.
Trenton New Jersey January 29 Governor Woodrow Wilson declined to issue a statement tonight in response to Colonel Henry Watterson’s message. He would first study the statement before deciding on any reply and asserted he would not speak tonight.
Georgia Republicans form anti Taft headquarters in Atlanta to block Taft instructed delegates. The state central committee fixes February 14 for the convention to nominate delegates to Chicago, prompting a protest from Lewis G Watts Fulton county executive secretary who warns the early call disqualifies most Georgia voters under the registration law.
United States Senator Boies Penrose addressed the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club of Pittsburg at its annual banquet and McKinley Day celebration. He defended Taft administration actions and outlined tariff achievements over the past 16 years.
In Des Moines an Iowa State Democratic committee meeting opened with no endorsement planned. Sentiment was evenly divided between Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson, and members argued it would be inadvisable to back any single candidate.
Progressive Republicans meeting in Washington reported Senator LaFollette remains in the race for the presidential nomination. Col. Walter I. Houser, his manager, issued the statement and said LaFollette will wage a nationwide campaign advancing his candidacy and principles.
George W. Proctor withdraws from the season as a 68010 pianist at the Symphony concerts. He denies resigning from the New England Conservatory where he teaches. He appeared at the Boston Opera House and was a guest of Mrs. John L. Gardner, his longtime patron. Mrs. Proctor reportedly resides in New York while legal actions are discussed.
Lloyd George announced that J Pierpont Morgan’s art treasures are not liable for death duties in England unless they are sold. The question of their withdrawal from London remains of wide interest as Morgan believes duties would not apply after his death.
Advertisement notes a laxative bromine quinine tablet claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each bor and the price is 25 cents.
Death notices list: Ellen Ash Chelsea 74 interment Garden Chelsea. Elizabeth Cahill Somerville 27 Fountain Ave funeral Jan 31. Margaret Callahan North Cambridge widow Jan 28. Gustaf Carlson Boston 19 and a half. Alice Cogan North Cambridge infant. Daniel Collins Charlestown 8 months funeral Jan 30. Edward Cotter Boston Jan 28. Francis Doble Charlestown 73 funeral Jan 31. Margaret Farrell Newton widow. Roger Engdahl Dorchester 4 funeral Jan 30. Sarah Gardiner West Medford 71. Edward Graves Lexington 63 funeral later. Catherine Hall West Medford 8:15 Jan 31. Martha Hasson Roxbury 59. Maria Heath Medford 81. Frederick Hesse Jamaica Plain 28. Annie Hickey South Boston widow Jan 31. Ella Jordan Scituate 58. Michael Keefe Dorchester Jan 30. A ie Kellenberg Everett 53. Mary Agnes Kelly Somerville infant. Patrick Kenny Charlestown 51.
Death notices from Dorchester, South Boston, Roxbury and nearby towns list services, burial locations, and memorials for Thomas Kelso, Kate Lentine, Julia Levick, Carl Lindstrom, Catherine Lynch, Margaret Mahoney, Tafley Mauch, Fred A. Murphy, Patrick McAvinney, Daniel J. McGilvray, Ellen McGinley, Anna Morton, Thomas O’Donnell, Michael O’Hearn, John Regan, James Seaman, Jemima Stark, John Tucker, Henry Welch, Ada Woodbury, Louis Young in late January with funeral times and destinations.
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