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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1912

Page

8

Taft Leads In Kentucky Delegates At State Convention

Taft wins 15 unpledged delegates at the Kentucky State Convention as Taft and Roosevelt split the delegation with half the votes each. Vermont and Michigan add four votes each to Taft and Roosevelt, while two conventions in Missouri district select delegates, aiming to complete the national ticket slate.

Vermont Michigan Taft Roosevelt Missouri Jecavtte Tidas Oan Caseyelt Tate Rat O Cunventiona Detrs Roosevelt Patt Wa del Yeaterday Alau Ransevelt Hernheim Mo J. Hee Hurn

Obituary notice listing multiple names and dates

Fragmented obituary item referencing several individuals with dates in April 1913, including Mrs. Wex Wood? and Mary Clemency, plus details of births, deaths, residences, and interment at various cemeteries. Mentions Hovesa Krauskopt and Lindsey Thorne among others with scattered locations and schedule hints.

Hovesa Krauskopt SAR Bigath Hap Tehadie Park Haldmere WEVA

Delegates pledged for Taft La Follette and Roosevelt totals

The report lists Republican delegates pledged or favorable to Taft La Follette and Roosevelt across multiple states including Alabama Alaska Colorado District of Columbia Florida Indiana Kentucky Michigan Missouri New Mexico New York North Dakota Wisconsin and others totaling 1078 delegates for the Republican convention and noting 723 needed for nomination. It also provides figures for Mr Watt and Mr Clark and totals for Gov Wilson and Gov Harmon with Democratic convention totals and thresholds.

Taft Alabama Alaska Colorado District of Columbia Florida Atcordia Indiana Town Kentusky Michigan Missouri New Mexico New York Senator la Follette North Dakota Wisconsin la Follette Fon Cummins Watt Roosevelt Kentucky Maine Oklahoma Vermont Clark Wilson Marshall Harmon

Roosevelt Denounces Postmasters Fraud in Pittsburgh Speech

Col Roosevelt denounces flagrant dishonesty in Kentucky postmasters and warns administration support for such conduct. He links forest service debauchery to Taft bureau politics, urges immediate suspensions and recalls a telegram from Judge O’Rear. He speaks on workingmen’s protection before heading to Jeanette and other towns.

Roosevelt Pittsburgh Demauch Forestry Service Col Government Service National Taft Bureau Forest Service Kentucky Edward O’rear Col. Roosevelt Jana Exposition Hall Tree of Life Synagogue Jeanette Greensburg Latrobe Blairsville Johnstown Cresson Altoona Huntington Lewistown Junction Maftin Harrisburg Lancaster Coateguille Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York Real Republicana Judge O'Rear Siz Carlisle County Mayfield Taft

LYNCHING CRITICISM AND CALL FOR QUICKER JUSTICE

Speakers denounce lynching as murder when 400 join in and urge enforcement of law. They praise England's brisk trials and condemn delays. The message urges faster courts, better policing, and improving individual standards, plus fund-raising for a university gymnasium and clearer support from alumni.

England Iean Lfe Howard University Ita Congress

Delegates Pick Roose velt and Taft U.S. Presidential Contenders

In Montpelier Vermont on April 9 delegates were chosen with Taft and Roosevelt camps split. Taft delegates led in First district while Roosevelt won in Second. statewide contest to finish at the state convention with four delegates at large. Michigan and Missouri rates show Roosevelt and Taft delegates elected with varied district support and instructions for Chicago.

Taft T. R Roosevelt Iate William P. Warner J. T. Southwick BW Jibson Frank J. Thompson Orcer Detroit Mich Roonevelt Michigan Ench Ann Arter J. W. Watkins Jackson Frank Newton Ypsilanti Chicago Roosevelt Taft Flenton Leonard Freeman Genesee County Henry ©. Guillet Oakland County First Missouri Macon Wirat Missouri Gov Ladley Dorset Charles E. Rosten Marion County Joseph Moore Scotland County Cyrus Albertson Mussater Lewis County Delates

New York Is for Gaynor Formal Candidacy May Be Made

Charles I Murphy returns to New York as Tammany leadership plans to pledge delegates to Baltimore. Rumor says Mayor Willan J. Gaynor will announce his presidential bid at a National Democratic Club dinner next Saturday night. Uninstructed New York delegates expected to back Gaynor. a Baltimore hotel has been reserved for supporters. State convention set for Thursday with possible delegates including O'Sterman Murphy Untermyer and Governor Ti row.

New York Charles I Murphy Tammany Hall Atlantic City Baltimore Willan J. Gaynor National Democratic Club Thomas Jefferson Friends Iadera Gaynor United States O'Sterman Charles I. Murphy Manuel Untermyer

Arkansas Delegation Loyalties Read By Harmon Victory

In Arkansas Senator Du Bois backs Clark campaign as Governor-elect Robinson says Arkansas will instruct for Clark. Wisconsin delegates are claimed by Wilson men while Burke reports seven pledged for Speaker. Arkansas Harmon group proclaims a complete state victory at county conventions and total Harmon roll.

Gay New York Harmonres Meyer Sabinsen Arkansas Harmon Organization Arkansas Harmon

Marriages Listed Among Numerous Names and Ages

A long list of proposed marriages is given with names ages and locations. Couples include Mandns 38 and Helen Murray 35 in one entry and many other pairs from Richmond Petersburg Havre de Grace Baltimore Springton and nearby areas. Clergy roles and multiple Rev. signatures appear alongside the pairing details.

Down Mandns Helen Murray Andrew J. Carey Mabel ¥. Wolfe Hes Deorge M. Davis Florence Mo Bush Arthur H. Thompson Jacob S. Finstalo Richmond Sallie C. Cullen Parmville Randolph Ho Mckim Norman A. Baxter Petersburg Julia Wiley Almer Carrick Capital Heights Mary Lyons John B. Pitter Jon Philly Hugoman Baltimore Mary Ro Quesenberg Havre de Grace Kes Yh Carstal i Richard Fourimes Catharina M. Wood Davenport Catharine Abera Ray JH Daniel O'Connell Tod Kereich Victor Protet Anna Kosta D.C. MacLeod Thomas Alton Russell Katharine Rose Hroan Tanatlis Fealy Thor P. Carr Pearl C. Ehrmantreut

Taft predicted to win 800 votes at national convention

At a Baltimore dinner, John Hays Hammond forecast Taft would secure 800 votes at the Republican national convention and said Roosevelt would not split the party. He noted growing Taft sentiment since Roosevelts entry and that the Pacific coast would send a solid Taft delegation. Also speaking were Hanna Jeeter Stone and Gen Fella Agnus. the event drew broad party representation.

Baltimore John’ Hays Hammond Roosevelt Taft Pacific Coast Hanna State Committee Jeeter Stone Fella Agnus Baltimore American

Capers Goes to Congress in South Carolina Fight

John G Capers of Greenville and Washington former Internal Revenue commissioner announced in Spartanburg he would seek Congress in this district opposing Congressman Joseph T Johnson of Spartanburg. Capers is meeting Republicans from across the state to discuss the race.

Internal Revenue South Carolina Spartanburg D. C John G Capers Greenville Washington Congress Joseph T. Johnson

National Ticket Named at Socialist Labor Convention

New York April at national convention the Socialist Labor party unanimously nominated Arthur Elmer Reimer a Beaton Massachusetts tailor for President and August Gilhaus of New York a stationer engineer for Vice President Daniel de Leon presented the platform condemning organizers like Haywood who managed the.

New York Socialist Labor Party Arthur Elmer Reimer Tallor Beaton Mass United States August Gilhaus Daniel de Leon Haywood

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported

Movements of ocean liners include the New York to Rotterdam route with Nooréam sailing. The Sable Island to Olympic service from Southampton to New York is expected to dock around 10:30 a.m. This bulletin lists Bremen and Bremen bound vessels such as Ryndam and Kreoproz Wilhel among others.

ARKLV Marvell New York Bresisa Bremen Ryndam Rotterdam Kreoproz Wilhel Nooréam Sable Island Olympic Southampton

Denies Claims Of T R Calls Contests Groundless

Senator Bradley of Kentucky accuses Roosevelt managers of false claims and alleges efforts to steal delegates. Dixon, Roosevelt campaign manager, writes to President Taft asserting Taft delegates were disfranchised by contested certificates and county actions. The statement, released by Taft headquarters, argues fraud accusations mask Roosevelt aims to split party harmony.

Roosevelt Dixon Taft United States Bradley Kentucky Col. Roosevelt Taft Bureau Scase Mr. Bradley Shtelby Col Pulaski Fayette

Taft to Consider Dixon Charges Over Kentucky Office Holders

At the White House yesterday President Taft indicated he does not plan to answer Senator Dixon’s letter about federal office holders in Kentucky. Dixon announced he prepared charges against internal revenue employees and other officials for political activity, to be filed with the civil service commission. The matter was said to be reviewed by the civil service commission and possibly the Post Office Department.

Metice Judge O'Rear Forest Service Raleigh Washington Taft McKinley National Taft Bureau Anogner White House Mxon Kentucky Civil Service Commission Post Office Department Hitchcock Joseph M. Dixon Hoosevelt iNternal Revenue Department Toosevelt Elmenione

Edward Kaiser Dies Young in Baltimore Home

Edward Thomas Kaiser two years old son of Mr and Mrs Robert H ser and grandson of the late Bushrod W Reed died suddenly Tuesday morning at the family home 1826 Columbia Street North He was a graduate of the Business High School in is

Edward Thomas Kaiser Robert H Ser Bushrod W Reed Columbia Street Busines High School

Postcards Show Lynchings Sold as Souvenirs in South

Chicago April 9. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People warns that postcard lithographs depicting lynchings in the South are sold like cathedral souvenirs. The call notes German printed cards circulating in the United States show graphic scenes of black victims, with one image of a group of whites around a hanging man and another of a lynching in a pine wood. The convention aims to eliminate prejudice and confront this shocking display of racial violence.

South Chicago National Association For the Advancement America Germany United States

Court frees mob lynches after alleged letter to white girl

In Shreveport Louisiana a black man named Thomas Miles, aged 22, was arraigned on a charge of writing letters to a young white woman. He was found lynched near the city limits during the night with the body swinging from a tree and riddled with bullets. Positive proof was lacking, and the court discharged the case.

Shreveport Thomas Miles

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