Taft Assured Ohio Delegation Backing For renomination
President Taft will return to Washington with assurances from Ohio Republican leaders that the state will send a delegation to the Chicago convention pledged to his renomination. National Committeeman Vorys announced the pledge on the tour’s final day. Taft toasted Yale and urged the party to unite, predicting a Republican victory in November.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Washington
Chicago
National
Vorys
Akron
Yale
Eli
Columbus Glee Club
City Faces Last-Minute Rush for 1912 Poll Tax Votes
San Antonio officials report around 10 789 polls paid to date with expectations of 14 500 city voters and 17 600 county plus city totals by midnight. The last day brings heavy crowds at the collector offices and extended hours to accommodate those paying taxes and exemptions.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
John Bitter
Obituary for Mrs Barbara Dugosa in Floresville and San Antonio
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Barbara Dugosa at Floresville last night. She had lived in San Antonio for many years prior to residence there. The body will be brought to San Antonio for burial. Call 2-0-0 for messenger boy. Pay your poll tax.
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Dugosa
Barbara Dugosa
Floresville
San Antonio
Texas poll taxes and exemptions near records
May exceed last year. Austin Texas report shows 6250 poll taxes and 1400 exemption certificates issued by noon, totaling 7650. Last year’s voting strength of 7858 is expected to be exceeded before payment deadline tonight.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Waco Poll Tax Payments Rise Slightly in City and County
The Associated Press reports on January 31 that 9014 state and county poll taxes had been paid at noon, with 3609 paid in Waco city. The figures suggest turnout may slightly exceed last year.
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Waco
Ociated Press
Tex
Slight Gain In Dallas Poll Tax Payments
Dallas county poll tax payments reached 16 953 by noon today, 213 more than the same hour last year, in a report from Dallas Texas dated January 31.
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Dallas
Associated Press
Tex
Dallas County
Poll tax rush hints figures near prior year in Houston
Houston officials report a terrific rush to pay poll taxes last night and today. They say only that indications are the final figures may rest around last year’s total of 17,898, with no time for further details.
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Houston
Associated Press
Tex
Franklin May Aid Darrow Prosecution
Los Angeles January 31 Bert H Franklin once chief of detectives for the McNamara defense is viewed as the state's principal witness against Clarence S Darrow for alleged jury bribing Franklin reportedly confessed on January 14 detailing the McNamara case and implicating Darrow The same report notes $4000 paid to jurors Bain and Lockwood was brought to Los Angeles from the east by a man to be indicted before the grand jury concludes its probe
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Clarence S. Darrow
Darrow
Franklin
William J. Burns
Clarence 5
Bain
Lockwood
Ship Sunk during Collision Off Dover
The captain of the British schooner Glend over of Plymouth was drowned when the vessel was run down and sunk by the British steamer Cambrian King. The Cambrian King left Savannah on January 9 for Hamburg. The rest of the crew were saved.
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Ht Associated Press
Dover
England
Glendover
Plymouth
Savannah
Hamburg
Archbishop Prendergast Invested With Pallium in Philadelphia
In a ceremony attended by Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Farley and eighteen bishops Archbishop Prendergast of Pennsylvania received the Pallium. The Associated Press report notes the solemn investiture marking a high church honor in Philadelphia. The New Orleans Item adds a note about a separate entertainment titled Over Night.
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Philadelphia
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Farley
Prendergast
Diocese of
Pennsylvania
Sneed Defense Denied Continuance in Murder Trial
Judge James W. Swayne overruled John Beal Sneed’s motion for a continuance in the murder case of Captain A. G. Boyce. Jury selection from a 100 man special venire began after the ruling. Prosecution expects Edward Throckmorton to testify despite illness.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
John Beal Sneed
A. G. Boyce
James W. Swayne
William Anderson
H. M. Johnson
Rome
Omaha
E. L. Cooper
John Lee
Charles McCarry
Winnipeg
Edward Throckmorton
Texas
Captain Boyce
Throckmorton
Bonus raising committee aims high for $100 subscriptions
The group plans aggressive fundraising to reach a $100000 bonus for the Franklin railroad in San Antonio. Members pledge, solicitors mobilize, and firms pledge from $2500 to $1000 with leaders offering time and calls to industry partners.
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Jake Wolff
San Antonio
Franklin
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Otto Koehler
Wolff
Thomas L. Conroy
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Spencer
Plaza Theater
Henry Halff
A. H. Jones
D. J. Woodward
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company
San Antonio Water Supply Company
Railroads Offer San Antonio a Chance to Grow
The Chamber of Commerce urges residents to back new railroads, arguing they will raise property values by about ten percent and open Nueces Valley access. A $1000000 public stake is proposed, with $50000 due when the line reaches 62 miles south and $50000 upon reaching deep water, backed by bonds and stock plans in 1911 San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Nueces Valley
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
Fowlerton
Walter Lee Completes Distanced Journey to San Antonio
Walter Lee, 18, finishes a trek from New Brammels to San Antonio for a $3600 purse. He met Mayor Callaghan for signature proving completion, as the last of four New York newsboys who started in September with the New York Journal and four clubs sponsoring the prize.
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Walter Lee
New York
San Antonio
New Brammels
Mayor Callaghan
Lee
New York Journal
Story of a Khaki-Clad Traveler Completing His Journey
A man in khaki and top boots earned his living through hard labor not souvenirs and completed a difficult journey. He relied on steady effort, not selling trinkets, to reach his destination.
Watterson claims Harvey endorsed Manhattan club incident
Colonel Henry Watterson, en route to Florida, issues a statement amid the Wilson Harvey Watterson controversy. He says Harvey knew of and urged his actions from Atlanta December 24 to Washington last Sunday night and that Harvey approved his statement about the Manhattan club incident. He criticizes Governor Wilson for refusing to present a veracity issue to a fair tribunal. He notes some Democrats idolize Wilson and Harvey as allies.
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Associated Press
Columbia
D. C
Henry Watterson
Florida
Harvey-Wilson
Harvey
Atlanta
Richmond
Manhattan Club
New Willard
Washington
Wilson
Over Night a Mirth Provoker in New Orleans Spotlight
The New Orleans Daily States highlights a performer whose wit and whimsy turn nights lively. The piece notes the act’s charm and local appeal, framing the entertainer as a standout source of merriment.
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New Orleans Daily
Episode boosts Wilson in Texas says San Antonio judge
Judge Don A Bliss, head of the San Antonio Wilson club, asserts the Wilson Harvey episode strengthens Wilson with Texas Democrats. He cites ongoing letters between the men as evidence and notes Colonel Waterson’s stance stems from a private grudge. He expects Wilson to visit San Antonio during Fiesta San Jacinto with Dallas club inviting him.
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Wilson-Harvey
Wilson
Texas
New Jersey
Don A. Bliss
San Antonio
Harvey
Judge Bliss
Colonel Waterson
Bliss
Wilson Club
San Jacinto
Dallas
Governor Wilson
Alamo City
Debts Found in Gift Chapel Settlement at Fort Sam Houston
Representative Slayden reports General Leonard Wood says debts against Gift Chapel at Fort Sam Houston total $5051.58, $551.58 beyond the $5000 congressional grant. Judge advocate general allows settlement on a percentage basis with creditors for $5000 total. Agreement must come from government agents at Fort Sam Houston and the creditors.
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Washington, D. C
Slayden
Leonard Wood
Fort Sam Houston
Congress
Fort San Houston
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