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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
1
The New Jersey primary delivered a clean Roosevelt sweep with large margins in many districts and about 15 000 statewide plurality for Roosevelt. Wilson carried 24 of 28 delegates while anti Wilson delegates won in districts nine and ten.
Malta May 66 A high level conference opens to shape Great Britain's future policy in the Mediterranean. Participants include Premier Asquith Winston Churchill Viscount Kitchener and General Sir Ian Hamilton. The talks follow the admiralty plan to move the Mediterranean fleet to the North Sea and fuel debates on Anglo French entente, Egypt garrisons, and Italian fleet activity in the Aegean.
In Washington May 29 the Senate defeated an amendment to the tariff bill by 35 34. The measure proposed by Smith of Georgia would place many farming implements on the free list. Most affirmative votes came from Democrats with some Republicans absent. Senator Lodge proposed increasing the duty on machine tools to 30 percent but the body rejected that Pomerone amendment.
Senate session at noon features President Melton of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line protesting canal provisions that would bar railroad owned steamers from the Panama canal. Foreign relations committee sends the Magdalena day matter to a sub committee for investigation. An amendment to place farm implements on the free list is voted down. Judiciary committee continues its investigation into charges against Judge Archbald.
Reports from Washington and Havana on May 29 describe deteriorating conditions in Oriente province with insurgent activity and concerns of a renewed outbreak in other regions. Marines landed at Caimanera, trains run between Guantanamo and Santiago, and a Cuban insurgent leader states the movement is not racial but a fight for rights.
Secret Service chief has been quietly investigating an attempted attack on President Taft during a visit. An Italian suspect allegedly threw a package that hit the president in the face, no arrest made yet. Local organizers blame a vandal as thousands gathered in the public square.
The record notes that most progressive Republicans voted with Democrats as the Tanerene amendment was defeated by 40 to LS. The outcome reflects a rare cross party alignment and a close vote split among lawmakers.
Washington delegates fractured over Baltimore delegation at Congress hall. Clark supporters walked out, forming a separate convention as DC factions split amid unsettled primaries and contested certificates.
La Follette, en route to South Dakota, reiterated that he will stay in the Republican presidential race on every ballot. He called the move essential to the integrity of the progressive movement and blamed the conditions on both Roosevelt and Taft. He urged supporters of change to back neither Roosevelt nor Taft.
Delegates at the Minneapolis Methodist Episcopal general conference avoided revising the ritual, forming a commission to draft changes for the 1916 convention. They endorsed district nominations for church-organization committees, naming a diverse slate for the book committee and general and Epworth League representatives.
New York May 29 Captain Arthur H Rostron commander of the Cunard liner Carpathia, which sped to the rescue of the sinking Titanic, was presented with medals and a framed set of resolutions by Titanic survivors aboard the ship on arrival. Rostron credited the crew for the feat, saying the honor belongs to them. Liverpool May 29 Captain Stanley Lord of the Californian remains in England to testify at the Titanic inquiry, with no change in command of the ship announced.
A dynamite cartridge exploded late last night on a Parliament staircase in Budapest, smashing many windows. Authorities believe the device was planted amid recent labor troubles, with casualties not yet reported.
Des Moines reports Detroit unanimously won the next Northern Baptist convention, with Denver the only competing city. The 1913 gathering will open the third Wednesday in May in Michigan City, as Frank L. Miner of Des Moines was chosen treasurer. New missionaries, many graduates, outlined vows to serve abroad, and Mrs. A. F. Groesbeck saluted China’s flag on the platform.
Washington May 29 Roosevelt gains in New Jersey argued to secure nomination. Dixon predicts 600 delegates on first ballot with over thirty from New York. Taft camp says 574 plus at large in Ohio or Texas. Chicago battles loom as contests file and Roosevelts seek temporary chair.
William S. Allen of Fairfield Iowa visiting Muscatine today as a candidate for secretary of state on the Republican ticket. He has many local acquaintances and aims to bolster his candidacy and renew old friendships, being entertained by prominent local Republicans.
Reports from Madrid claim Fez was stormed by Moors and French officials were massacred, but French and Spanish authorities say no confirmation exists. The rumor surfaced amid tensions over Morocco as Premier Canovas del Castillo refrains from endorsing the claim and seeks official evidence.
Washington and New York dispatches report Taft supporters believe the Republican National Committee will back Taft at the Chicago convention. Taft handles platform and nomination planning while aides visit the White House as New Jersey returns arrive. Barnes of New York emphasizes a principle driven fight against Roosevelt, warning against democracy without constitutional guardrails.
Los Angeles May 29 Bert W W Franklin continued his account in the Clarence S Darrow trial detailing alleged juror corruption tied to the McNamara case He identified a $7000 deposit slip a bank passbook and a $500 check as evidence of the alleged bribery Franklin said juror Bain agreed to the deal and received $400 in cash with the next day reporting his success to Darrow
Government had not received official or unofficial news about the latest attack on Fez. Latest information indicates the situation in the Moorish capital Wo Moorish capital appears grave.
Fair tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. In Illinois cooler in the extreme south tonight and warmer in the north and central portions Thursday. Sunrise at 4 18 a m and sunset at 7 16 p m. Moonrise at 3 23 a m.
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