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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
21
A Follette editorial attacks Roosevelt and his bid for a third term. It accuses Roosevelt of dividing progressives and failing to unify the party amid calls for constitutional reform and a stronger progressive movement. The piece endorses La Follette’s platform while critiquing the administration’s handling of policy and party unity.
The Union League backs Taft as they host a Philadelphia rally for the Republican ticket. Speakers include veterans pledging financial support while critics voice concerns about reforms and party unity. The event underscores intra party tensions and regional political strategies.
Socialist party delegates assemble in Auburn for a three day state convention to be opened tomorrow. Delegations from New York Brooklyn and Queens travel on a special train with seat allocations amid a sizable turnout including many women attendees. The event draws national party interest as listed in the New York Tribune notices.
A Baltimore era dispatch reports Fonary arriving in town amid public pressure and editor discussions. Public notices show Haytes and other Roosevelt adjutants in town, with interviews avoided and hotel stays noted at the Manhattan hotel. The Roosevelts press apparatus and figures such as Bev eridge and former Senator Bev eridge are present but silent on interview plans.
In Philadelphia on June 3 the general committee of the Pennsylvania Railroad trainmen freemen and conductors of Pittsburgh and Erle voted to uphold the ruling of the jet-commissar in refusing the offer of General Manager Lang to withdraw the question of employing atemn on electric lines. An arbitration is planned for Merrow. The vote favored the strike threat if arbitration is not pursued. Representations showed willingness to concede arbitration but the electric line issue was framed as paramount.
An outlaw, named Anders, escapes from a Georgia prison while under suspicion in a train robbery. He fled with a companion from the convict farm, prompting a statewide manhunt led by authorities.
Albany based Major Oscar Smith heads the state's G A R organization as department commander with James C. Fell of Brooklyn as senior commander and Nebon Mattes of Bloomington as junior commander. Geneva’s J Mrautar elected president of the state relief society and Buffalo’s Mrs Mary Beek chosen president of the Ladies of the Grand Army.
Fragmented text outlines a debate over Russia asserting rights to exclude American citizens. Mentions Lott and policy leaders, President of the United States, and a proposed stance to defend against perceived threats. The wording is garbled but signals a constitutional rights dispute with antisemitic undertones in the rhetoric.
An inquest probes one of 39 deaths from the falling pier disaster near Niagara Falls. Authorities say charges hinge on proving negligent wrongdoing and whether there was wilful intent. The examination follows a chaotic scene at the Jusle Park area with police and witnesses detailing the event.
A damaged OCR item details a court fight involving Mrs Helen Jenkins and Nathan Allen over legal service, with mentions of a petition, petitioner, and alleged terms. The report references a court proceeding, a judge, and a public service case, but the text is heavily garbled.
A Jamison automobile was struck by a freight train at a grade crossing near Hamlet, North Carolina. The driver Marlotte died almost instantly, and Mrs Bagwell and her seven year old son were seriously injured. Two passengers in the car were uninjured and Farnlenn and her two children were harmed.
A fatal auto accident occurred when a vehicle struck a boy near Newark streets in Verterdie City. Police reported the driver remained at the scene and authorities are reviewing the case for further details.
Prominent figures including Adolph Lewinsha, Frederick Whitridge, and Paul Warburg advocate a six year presidential term with no re election. Supporters argue it steadies policy and frees the president from constant campaigning while opponents warn against entrenchment and reduced accountability. Roosevelt weighs in on party strategy as Progressive currents swirl around Baltimore.
The Mayor reads a missive urging vigilance against abuses of power and despotism after election. He cautions children that elected officials must obey the law and not misuse authority, stressing education funding, virtue, and public duty. The letter, written at the request of William H Maxwell, superintendent of schools, laments unchecked power and urges citizen vigilance.
Jacob Vo Vollamard, a partner of Sheriff Charlee FB, announced plans to renew with Roosevelt forces. Toltemann was elected and urged backing the President. Holtamant pressed to remain in the race, arguing the national convention did not reflect the people’s will and was unfairly conducted.
Ninety five year old J M Chew owner of South Jersey’s largest cranberry farm was found dead beside his water car in a garage on his farm near Canosl. A acetylene headlight gas flow was used in the act. Chew had recently given up executive interests in the farm and moved to a Pitman Grove home with his wife and three children.
A June 2 report notes passengers aboard the Arabic named Arvest crew ChAD Aver aboard crossed the ocean. The wine steward said there was absolutely no business for rn.
In Los Angeles on June 24 juror J. H. Lamvitt became suddenly ill with appendicitis and was under care of two physicians overnight. The Clarence B Darrow trial was adjourned until 1 30 o clock Sunday afternoon as Lamvitt was unable to continue.
The late Robert Davis estate in Jersey City is appraised at about 61,000 in the Surrogate Court, far below earlier rumors of a multimillion value. Assets include cash over 81,000, 9,701 in a wife’s name, Coronial Life Insurance stock worth 88,000, Trust Company of New Jersey stock at 30,000, and 32 shares of Jersey City Supply Co valued at 5,200. Davis served as president of Jersey City Supply, with mining stocks declared worthless. Louisana moves to endorse U S income tax constitutional amendment.
A coroner’s jury of clergymen found negligence in the auto accident that killed Worms. Driver Frank McClune, 25, awaits grand jury action. Rev. Floyd Wy Tombine led the inquest with Presbyterian Lutheran ministers and a Catholic priest among the jurors.
Colonel Timothy 8. Williams, president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit, announced a near five thousand workers in the surface roads will receive wage raises effective July 2 1912. Conductors and motor men gains vary by tenure from 21 cents to 2 1 2 cents an hour. average rise about 5 percent with others adjusted accordingly.
The U S Transport Sheridan, long drifting in Arctic ice off Alaska, has arrived safely at Nome. Major General Arthur Murray aboard reports the ship will stay at Nome until the Arctic Sea clears of drift ice. The release from imprisonment in ice marks a successful recovery and return of the vessel to U S control.
Giovanni Gravina, amid the second act of The Barber of Beville, was struck by a prop sword in a tragic onstage accident. Signor Florencio Constantine delivered the thrust. Gravina lies in critical condition with eye injury and paralysis uncertainty surrounding recovery.
Four boys were bitten by a dog near West 27th and West 28th streets as it roamed the Weer Ride area. Patrolmen arrested the animal after it mauled John Monahan, George Howard, and two other boys, then dragged the dog to Chelsea Park and dispatched it. Doctors treated the injured at Frenkel Hospital and New York Hospital.
News from Leconer reports the body of Captain Coudal, commander of the Belle Isle, found at sea off Cherbourg, France. The Belle Isle sailed from Norfolk for a distant Murocean port and had been missing. Captain Laporte delivered the discovery news aboard the Leconer arriving today.
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