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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
20
The convention debate centers on seat distribution with Colonel New resisting arbitrary allocations. Senator Dixon supports a proportional plan while party leaders in Washington seek to settle the ticketing and seating before the national gathering. The Denver report notes Roosevelt and progressives shaping regional reactions as contests expand to 226 delegates.
Fragmented report on the Ohio and national Republican convention debates with references to Roosevelt Taft factions, key figures like Harding and Follette, and plans for delegate strategies and potential outcomes at Chicago. The piece notes polling expectations, state delegations, and the political tension shaping the nomination battle.
Fragmented text references NABAt and a committee chair, noting Mr Nagel will not attend the vote opening yet will stay involved as proxy and advisor. Mentions preliminaries, routes, and continuity of duties through a transition to a new secretary and president.
Woodrut, a Republican leader, states he will not oust or replace key county officials including Devoy while steering on party unity. He dismisses suggestions of moving chairmanship and argues the best interest lies in maintaining the existing executive setup amid intra party tensions.
Watertown residents report a preacher from Henry arriving last evening. Jaren remains missing since the incident, with authorities probing the disappearance and election of local candidates amid confusion and public concern.
The Senate committee revived a bill restoring appropriation for the fee Conquinere Court and extended terms of civil service officials. The measure includes provisions on court funding and office terms, reflecting executive and legislative action to advance the reform.
A state calendar outlines dates for nominations for primaries and the general election in November. It lists deadlines for party certificates of designation and independent nominations, with timing varying by state and local offices.
In Terre Haute Indiana on May the coal miners and operators signed a new pact for two years ending a nine week strike that halted 15 000 workers. The agreement grants better working conditions and restores operations, while operators secured concessions on weekly pay.
Governor Hanly labels President Roosevelt a bungler and argues the United States should have pursued war against Mexico, insisting decisive action would have altered the Mexican frontier conflict and domestic politics. The inflammatory stance marks a sharp partisan clash over foreign policy as Indiana figures prominently in the editorial.
A Nebraska legislator introduces a bill to bring the coffee trade under interstate commerce laws. The measure targets a dominant coffee trust, seeking to regulate pricing and distribution, and to curb alleged monopolistic practices affecting national markets.
President Taft pushes Congress to enact stricter opium control as Secretary Knox cites pending measures. The administration accuses the government of half hearted effort and vows not to push Senate approval of a convention until Netherland and other nations sign on. Expected signatures may come by year’s end.
A Port town report claims Indi merchants complain of government pressure echoing alleged discontent with China. They accuse Chinese traders of monopolizing opium supply and thwarting deliveries, citing official restrictions and rising tensions while Whitman’s convictions remain under review by the county attorney.
The President and cabinet members held a meeting discussing Cuban and Mexican turmoil and the prospect of intervention if needed without additional registration. Senator Page and Taft debated a Bacan resolution proposing authority for intervention, with plans for Congress to grant or withhold permission during sessions or recess.
Secretary Meyer testified in the Senate on May to disclose Navy purchases this year of armor plate and other steel from firms under Sherman Act scrutiny. The Branfer resolution spurred a review of Midvale Steel, Bethlehem Steel, Carnegie, and Du Pont related suppliers, with a wide array of contracts cited and more details promised after Mr. Stanley’s review.
The Senate approved a bill to cap contract work with a nine hour day in government projects, while the House measure faced opposition. Debate centered on extending limits to government contracts, with labor leaders and industry representatives weighing in on penalties and worker conditions. The plan includes a two day shift to allow a reduced workweek, but supporters say strong enforcement is needed to protect wages and hours.
The Ellisteland ferry boat carrying eight hundred immigrants from the station drifted after its rudder chain broke and grounded near Governor Teland. A government boat aided, the vessel returned to the Battery and the chain was repaired. Immigrants remained calm with no panic during the incident.
A regional industry bulletin reports a proposed 60 cent per barrel hike in wholesale beer prices. The discussion notes potential impacts on retailers and consumers, with mixed reactions and calls for delay pending further study.
The Senate defeated the conference report on the agricultural appropriation bill by 27 to 66, rejecting the measure due to elimination of a Senate amendment reforming forest reserve policy and opening lands to homesteaders. Western Senators pressed for the Nelam amendment on covert reserves, and Hoke Smith objected to dropping the markets bureau provision.
The Tribune Mason City reports Roosevelt faction pressure and delegate maneuvers ahead of Chicago. Col Dewey, Roosevelt backers, and Taft-sphere figures clash over convention strategy. Roosevelt signals possible porch campaign if nominated, while Dewey defends integrity.
Carpenter Andrew Innesnel found his ten year old daughter Texaie dead after an automobile struck near a street corner. A passerby, Charles Packworth, testified the chauffeur was not at fault. The mother, rushing home, learned of the fatal accident as witnesses described the scene and authorities prepared for transport to hospital.
Carl W S Whitney assistant United States Attorney sails this morning on the Curonia to collect evidence in Paris Brussels Berlin and Vienna for the United States v Naday and Flelacher importers of race and women's apparel. Whitney will test several days in each city and remain in Europe until mid July.
The Navy plans practical experiments to detect iceberg proximity and measure water temperatures aboard the Birmingham and Chester. Officers from the Bureau of Standards will conduct instrument trials, with results shared to equip ships like the Tully for iceberg navigation and safety procedures along the North Atlantic patrol.
Fragmentary report shows Postmasterinvolved in a plan to demolish the Portoftics Guilding and extend City Mall Park. Discussion touches on site choice for a downtown post office and opposition to a removal. Also notes the Federal Council of Churches peace commission naming Rev. Prededek Lynely as executive secretary and new offices on Fourth Avenue.
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