Dark Horse to Be Candidate Be Chosen
A lesser known figure emerges as a potential candidate as party insiders weigh options. Analysts say the decision hinges on securing support from key committees and aligning with campaign finance constraints.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
1
Gaynor boom leverages New York to nominate dark horse
Mayor William J. Gaynor's presidential boom is launched as Tammany Hall leaders led by Charles F. Murphy plan to back him on the first ballot, with New York casting its vote for Gaynor. They expect no current candidate to secure two thirds and seek a spontaneous pivot to a dark horse after initial ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Gaynor
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Baltimore
Murphy
Gaynor
Wilson
New Jersey
O'Gorman
Jersey
National Democratic Club
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Col. J. N. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Tom Taggart
Indiana
Harvey Garber
Ohio
Cortelyou Denies Charges By House Panel
George B Cortelyou of New York former postmaster general testified before the House committee on expenditures denying charges that express interests influenced fraud orders against the Lewis Publishing Co in 1907 and that Senator Platt and the express trust worked to distract the Lewis Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Express Company
Lewis Publishing Company
St. Louis
Senator Platt
Senator
Express Trust
Lewis Company
George B Cortelyou
New York
House Committee On
Post Office
Tawney Says Roosevelt Would Accept If Nominated
James A. Tawney, in Minneapolis to open Taft campaign, relayed that Governor Stubbs said Roosevelt would accept a nomination if offered. Tawney believes Roosevelt and his supporters may join a conspiracy to deny Taft renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
James A. Tawney
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Eighth Ward
Taft Club
Stubbs
Kansas
Chicago
Roosevelt
Tawney
Taft
Snead Believed His Wife Insane Testimony
Fort Worth Texas February 9 W H Fuqua millionaire banker Amarillo testified for the defense in the Snead murder trial. Fuqua a business partner of J B Snead said Snead truly believed his wife insane before and after her elopement with A G Boyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
W. H. Fuqua
Amarillo
Snead
Fuqua
J. B. Snead
A. G. Boyce
Boyce
Osborne for Vice President Predicts Politicians
In Lansing Michigan on February 9 the prospect that Governor Osborne could be the Republican vice presidential running mate surfaces as a common forecast. Politicians report receiving many letters asking whether he would accept the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Osborne
Stalwarts Endorse Taft In Watertown District Meet
Taft Republicans of Wisconsin's Second District meet to name delegates to the national convention and show broad support for President Taft and his administration. The gathering reflects strong party unity in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Wis
Taft
Philanthropist Funds Hot Coffee and Sandwiches for Police
Chicago February 9. J S Templeton, a local millionaire philanthropist, describes his relief fund for policemen. A taxicab delivered thirty six gallons of coffee and 800 sandwiches to Loop district traffic officers. Police say the program works well and Templeton plans similar aid for teamsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagos
J. S. Templeton
Chicago
Loop
Templeton
Loop District
Fear fight on U. S. territory Today
An emergency air raid drill or alert arises on U S territory with residents urged to seek shelter. Officials warn of potential threats and mobilize local resources as the public remains vigilant. No injuries reported in this brief advisory sequence.
Rebels in El Paso fear border fighting between factions
In El Paso Texas residents fear clashes as Mexican federals and Vasquistas clash near Juarez. A train brought 150 horses and nine artillery pieces to the area while reports say rurales mass from Eagle Pass to Juarez crossing American soil. In Washington officials confirm orders to state militia were prepared awaiting General Wood’s signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Ncton
War Department
Wood
Suffragette Speaker Planned for La Crosse Meeting
La Crosse Equal Suffrage Society arranges to bring Mrs. Rachael Foster Avery of Baltimore as lecturer on Thursday February 15. Organizers also hope to procure Miss Jane Addams for a future address here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Equal Suffrage Society
Rachael Foster Avery
Baltimore
Jane Addams
Hawley Heirs Prepare Lawsuit Over Estate
New York reports dispute over the Hawley millions with heirs Crandall and Hawley filing a 2 million bond as administrators. Walter Crandall, William Hawley, and Frank Davis confront claims while Mrs. Crandall completes a workhouse term for disorderly conduct and faces a new status with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hawley
Stanchfield
Walter S. Crandall
William P. Hawley
Frank H. Davis
Frederickh. Crandall
Navy hopes Japan shipbuild boost U S supremacy case
Washington February 9 Navy department officials said Japan plans to build 18 new warships including eight dreadnoughts and hope the move will push Congress to back the United States objective of maintaining naval supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Japan
Congress
Department
United States
Wages Average Ten Dollars Fifty Cents a Week at Homestead
Miss Byington testifies to the Stanley investigating committee about squalor among Homestead steel workers in 1907 08. She describes crowded rooms disease struck women and poor light and air, with 65 percent of Homestead laborers earning about $10.05 weekly and a necessity of at least $15 per week to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Washington
Stanley
Homestead
Earling Denies Graft Charges Over Rail Extension
Chicago, Feb. 9. President A. J. Earling and Vice President E. W. McKenna deny graft rumors tied to the Pacific extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway. They insist no one was defrauded of money in construction and equipment, calling the allegations false. St Paul officials likewise dismiss graft claims while noting land deals and stock stakes among some coast extension officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
A. J. Earling
E. W. McKenna
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
St. Paul
Puget Sound
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Illinois Central
England aims to rule the waves with naval supremacy
In Glasgow on February 9 Winston Churchill declared that England will maintain naval supremacy regardless of other nations. He called the navy an absolute necessity for preserving the empire and urged constant vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
England
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
Chicago Faces Car Strike Threat Before Conference
In Chicago on February 9 representatives of motormen and conductors warn they will not compromise on grievances and demand dismissal of Superintendent James B. Hogarth as a conference with president John M. Roach of the Chicago Railways company is set to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John M. Roach
Chicago Railways Company
James B. Hogarth
Wood Pile Is Cure For Drink Habit
Judge Edward Cronon sentences Sever Johnson to fifteen days of wood sawing to curb drunkenness. Ernest Richter pleads for leniency on drunkenness charge with $5.32 on hand. Judge Cronon sets fines at 2.50 and 2.50 costs, noting railroad fare to Bangor at 32 cents and leaving Richter with that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cronon
Sever Johnson
Ernest Richter
Bangor
County tuberculosis sanatorium plan runs by referendum
A five member committee is to organize a countywide drive for a La Crosse sanatorium. Dr H E Dearholt of the Wisconsin Anti tuberculosis Association urged an educational and political push with posters films and school programs to win voter approval at the spring referendum. Local leaders emphasized rural outreach and the need to counter tax fears while promoting moving pictures and speakers in towns like Bangor and Onalaska. The committee will be appointed by Chairman E S Heberd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
H. E. Dearholt
Wisconsin Anti-tuberculosis Association
Wisconsin
Dearholt
Edward Evans
John Kindley
Friends of the Movement
Ambrose Murphy
J. L. Utermoehl
C. H. Schweizer
Bangor
Onalaska
E. S. Hebberd
End of Monarch Rule Plausible As Chinese Dowager Crown Ends
The report from Washington on February 9 states Pu Yi, the infant emperor, will be the last to bear the imperial title as the Manchu government agrees the title shall die with him. Premier Yuan Shih Kai accepts the republicans’ ultimatum and the royal decree may be withdrawn. The Pekin peace conference shapes a quiet overthrow of imperial prerogatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pu Yi
State Department
Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Calhoun
Kaiping
Tien Tsin
Missouri Ouster Suit Lost by State
Missouri Supreme Court sustains railroads demurrer in ouster action by Attorney General Major. Court rules petition fails to state sufficient facts to prove the railroads conspired to fix passenger and freight rates within Missouri. Justice Brown files the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
State of Missouri
Missouri Pacific
Major
State Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Lorimer inquiry held executive session test on detective
Public hearings of the Lorimer investigating committee paused for an executive session to conduct a diagram test of Detective James E. Sheridan's ability to record a conversation at the receiving end of a device. Sheridan's shorthand will be compared with the recorded conversation in which McGowan figures in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lorimer Investigating Committee
James E. Sheridan
McGowan
Toronto
Association to Meet for La Crosse Industry Vote
Stockholders of the La Crosse Industrial association meet at the La Crosse club at 4 this afternoon. A president may be elected to fill the vacancy from L Easton resignation. Other business will likely be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Twelve Die in Canadian Northern Railway Explosion
February 9 reports say twelve workmen were killed and eight injured on the Canadian Northern railway construction line near Fort Williams. The blast occurred during activity on the line, with rescuers and officials responding to the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern Railway
Fort Williams
Socialist Leader Defeated in Reichstag Presidency Vote
Berlin February 9 August Bebel veteran socialist leader was defeated today for the Reichstag presidency by Herr Spahn a Catholic centrist by ten votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
August Bebel
Reichstag
Herr Spahn
Fireman Dies in Wreck Near Holloway Ohio
Fireman T. C. Jones from Cleveland died when the Akron-Bridgeport passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio ran into an open switch at Holloway Ohio at 9 04 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
T. C. Jones
Cleveland
Baltimore & Ohio
Holloway
Ohio
Roosevelt Republicans to Hold National Conference in Chicago
Chicago February 9 Roosevelt Republicans plan a voluntary national conference to issue a statement of nationwide sentiment on Roosevelt’s candidacy. Alexander Revell, president of the Roosevelt national committee, says eight to ten governors will lead, aiming to form a national organization to mobilize Roosevelt support and relay plans to Colonel Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Alexander Revell
Roosevelt National Committee
Col. Roosevelt
Swift & Co Chiefs Linked to Alleged Conspiracy
In Chicago on February 9 the government presented proof tying Swift & Co leaders Edward F. Swift Louis F. Swift Charles H. Swift and Francis A. Fowler to the alleged conspiracy. Witness L M Lester testified that daily price summaries shipment sheets and weekly data were shared with the Swift group and that orders followed National Packing company directors meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Swift & Co
Edward F. Swift
Louis F. Swift
Charles H. Swift
Francis A. Fowler
National Packing Company
L. M. Lester
Fowler
The
Swift Company
Paroled murderer from Minneapolis shoots Dowell years ago
John P. Quirk of Minneapolis, who killed William Dowell, a Minneapolis newspaper man, has been granted parole by the state board. Dowell was shot and killed several years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
John P. Quirk
Minneapolis
William Dowell
State Board
Unidentified Frozen Man Found in Minneapolis Alley
A well dressed man about 60 years old, six foot four, medium build, was found frozen stiff in an alley in Minneapolis. The coroner is examining the case as an unidentified death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
State to Back Scholar as Wilson Aide Sees Baltimore Victory
Vice President urges support for a scholar, with confidence the state will favor Baltimore and back the candidate. Wilson aides tout strong backing across counties as rallies emphasize education and national leadership.
Democrats to discuss Woodrow Wilson delegates in Seventh District
A Wisconsin Woodrow Wilson League call to all Seventh District Democrats for February 17 meeting at La Crosse City Hall to consider supporting Woodrow Wilson for the presidential nomination. The plan aims to name two delegates pledged to Wilson and to organize county groups to back his campaign. Wolfe cites state support and Bryan backing as reasons for optimism in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Seventh Congressional District
Baltimore
Council
la Crosse
Wilson
A. C. Wolfe
Wisconsin
Woodrow Wilson League
Seventh
Wolfe
Wisconsin Woodrow Wilson League
New Jersey
Badger
League
Dr. Wilson
Wilson League
la Crosse County
Bryan
Unknown assailant hunts after fatal assault on girl
Grand Island Neb Feb 9 sheriff posses and citizen bands scour the county around the city for the unknown killer who assaulted and murdered ten year old Goldis Williams in a grisly crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island, Neb
Goldis Williams
Weather Outlook for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and La Crosse
For La Crosse and vicinity mostly fair tonight and Saturday with warmer Saturday. Wisconsin fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures. Minnesota expects fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer weather. Iowa forecast fair tonight with cooler northwest, then unsettled Saturday with rising temperatures and possible snow flurries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Dark Horse
Empire State
Cortelyou
Stalwarts Indorse Taft
FEAR
U. S. Territory
Eagle Pass
Hawley Heirs
Ask Japan
Stanley Steel Committee
Trust
Earling
Milwaukee
Read
Missouri
T. R
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