Champ Clark Favored By Iowa Democrats in 1912
Waterloo area and rural Iowa letters show broad Champ Clark backing among Democrats. Voters cite unity, experience, and Clark’s ability to unite the party, with many towns pledging support and delegates aligned to Clark for the presidential race. The letters highlight Clark as the strongest Western candidate and nominee choice.
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Itekem Crom
Champ Clark
Missouri
Marshalltown
Marshall County
Champ Clerk
Clark Nums
Aspanoose
Clark
Lucas
Lucas County
Burlington
Faitlas
Lion -County
Owasa
Hariin County
Ryan
Dixon
Scott County
Scranton
Greene County
Shenandoah
Page County
Ure Clark
Prescott
Adams County
Buckeye
Hardin County
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Kellerton
Ringgold County
Champ - Clark
OS Waledais
Cérras
Gorda
Davenport
Tnion Township
Warren County
Clari’ Garson
Pattawattamie County
Tan
Dews
Wright County
Dewitt
Clinton County
Bedford
Taylor County
Tories County
Madrid
Boone County
Deva
HTM
Decatur
Decatur County
Spines
Chemp Clark
Richland
Keokuk County
Ethlak
Glaris
Marysville
Marion County
Olsie
Belknap
Davis Cousty
Marton
Coulaall
Former governor hints at Democratic presidential contenders
A fragmented quote from former Governor Douglass of Massachusetts suggests likely Democratic nominees for president include Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri Governor Harmon of Ohio and Governor Wilson of New Jersey. The garbled statement references party strategy and candidate names.
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DouGlass
Clark
Magsachueetes
Will
Har
Ohio
Wilson
Ofew
Jersey
Mene Dione
Harmon
New Jersey
Champ Clark
Missouri
Edict Signals Abdication In Beijing Crisis
Reports from Pekin indicate the imperial family plans abdication to halt unrest as Manchu troops threaten the capital. Dowager Empress and Prince Chun move to appoint a regent while pensions and titles are arranged to minimize dignity loss. Armistice terms break as republican forces push. Chinese imperial forces reportedly use wooden bullets against revolutionaries per a British steamer report.
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London
Tientsin
Feking
Empresa
Peate
Pekin
China
Imperial Foreign Board
Prince Chun
Prince Ching
Nanking
Murdock
Wang
Ghang Wei
Min Len Tao
Josephe
Rainbow
Wilbur T. Gracey
United States
Republcan
Eiurfra
Ani
England
Gapiatch
Portland
Ore
Imperial
Diginesr Walton
Hazel Dollar
Taft Ends Ohio Trip With Address in Alton
President Taft concluded a three day visit to Ohio with an address before the Alton Chamber of Commerce. He expressed satisfaction with the reception in his home state and anticipated backing from Republican leaders for his delegation to the Chicago convention. The final day’s program was light due to a sore throat.
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Columbus
Taft
Ohio
Alton
Chamber of Commerce
Republican
National
Vorys
Washington
Chicago
Isch Asc Tosive
Thirty Zapatistas Dead After Battle Near Cuernavaca
In Cuernavaca Mexico a clash ten miles north of the city left thirty Zapatistas dead and one federal soldier wounded. The fighting lasted from ten in the morning to five in the evening and ended with the Zapatistas routed. Federal troops report heavy losses in a string of engagements since the previous Thursday, with Zapatistas suffering an estimated 200 to 250 dead versus twenty-two Mexican soldiers killed or wounded. Cuernavaca remained deemed secure against further Zapatista attacks.
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Cuernivaca
Mex
Zapatistas
Cuernavaca
Maine's Battlefleet Maine to be sunk near Havana
General Bixby reports from Havana that the old battleship Maine will be floated out in early March and sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off the north coast, with the wreck marked by a cofferdam removal ceremony. The inverted forward turret and guns will remain buried in the harbor mud.
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Washington, D. C
Bixby
Havana
Maine
Gulf of Mexico
Cubs
War Department
Man shoots wife six times in downtown Chicago
In the Cambridge building at 160 N. Fifth, Mrs. John W. Carlin of 1049 Grand Avenue was shot six times by her husband. Police report jealousy as the motive and Mrs Carlin lies in a precarious condition. Carlin, injured, was beaten by a man identified as the husband in a related confrontation inside room 203, tied to the Fifth Avenue Employment agency.
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Chicago
Cambridge
John W. Carlin
Grand Avenue
Epouxe
Carlin
Snvest
Fifth Avenue Employment Agency
Qarlin In
Polies
No Gambling Plan for Bermuda Declared Abandoned
Albany reporting that an American syndicate’s $3.9 million bid to turn Bermuda into a Monte Carlo failed due to official opposition. A local Albany enthusiast who had spent two months in Bermuda seeking concessions returned home with the news that the project is abandoned. The group had bought a large island off Hamilton harbor and offered the provincial government $1 million yearly to run the resort.
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Albany
Bermuda
Monte Carlo
America
Bermida
Hamilton Harbor
Magnate Pays 200000 for His Son in New York
Report claims Henry Clay Pierce paid $200,000 for his son. Mrs Bedale Chapman Pierce says she has given up her Yoaband and Bors the money, and confirms a divorce annulment. She seeks the funds as part of the settlement amid the family dispute.
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New York
Henry Clay Pierce
Bedale
Pauliener Chapman-Pierce
Bors
Chapman-Piarce
Betty
England
Faulkner
Burns Takes Stand in Lorimer Inquiry Role in McGowan Case
William J. Burns testified before the Lorimer committee claiming involvement in the McGowan case and a reported $100,000 fund. He clashed with attorney Aibridge Hanecy during cross examination and described being hired to locate witnesses and influence Charles McGowan’s testimony.
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Washington
Italy
William J. Burns
Lorimer Committee
Aibridge Hanecy
Charlas McGowan
Ehorited
Burna
Burns
Dillingham
Judge Banecy
Withepies
William M. Burgesa
Duluth
Minn
Lorimer
McGowan
Canada
Tar
Senator Dillingham
Hawley Denies Dying Amid Rumors Rail Magnate Replies
New York report cites Edwin Hawley denying reports he is dying, stating he is responding to news that likens him to Mark Twain and clarifying his health status as of February. The railroad magnate dismisses the sensational claim.
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New York
Mark Twain
Edwin Hawley
Clark as Democratic Candidate for President
In Spencer Herald the author argues Champ Clark from Missouri is the strongest Democratic nominee. He highlights Clark’s 18 years in Congress, leadership, and empathy for common people while noting opposition may stem from fears of electability. The piece contends Clark would govern with duty and integrity if elected.
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Bryan
Pot
Keokuk County
Chemp Clark
Nevada
Story County
Clark
Présidentiel
Lorimer
Union County
Jam
Taft
Waterloo
Blackhawk County
New York City
Pittsburg
York
Philadelphia
Fowa
Clark Storm
West Bend- Enasith
Aly
Inne
Fran Bsr
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Orient
Adsir County
H Clark
Alto Vista
Chickasaw
San
Champ Clark
Dearfield
Chickasawaiats County
Tiee
Marble Rock
Floyd County
Clark Delta
Ama Clark
Glenwood
Mille County
Jania
Democrata
Lawler
Chickasaw County
Casey
Guthris County
Ocelwalh
Payetts
Tan
Kegkuk County
Champ
Marshalltown
Marshal County
Spencer
Clay Coy
Champ. Clark
Faybite County
Congress
Orler
Democratic Congress
Yas
New York
Clerk
Bia
Rets
Chamy Gent
Strong for Clark Editorial Fragment in Dutch Language
A damaged Danish to English render centers on Clark’s supporters amid a fragmented Dutch editorial note. It mentions Holland and state parts, with unclear references to “Men-Will” and a strong stance. The item reads as a clipped, partial summary from a wider Europe-focused column.
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Clark
Wrije
Holland
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Claude Portr
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Taft-Ohio
Akron
Mexico
Ailday
Guernavaca
Walla
Henry ‘Clay Pierce
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Charles McGowar
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Hawley
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Pepper
Spencer Herald
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