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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
1
Taft warns that reforms threaten property and legal safeguards. He attacks recall as dangerous, accuses demagogues of exploiting change, and says new measures lack knowledge. He urges preserving constitutional guarantees while opposing rapid, unexamined reforms.
A dramatic, fragmented address laments demagogic influence and calls for defending constitutional order. It praises citizen duty, institutional integrity, and public meetings against sweeping reforms though the text is garbled and the speaker identity is unclear.
A fragment discusses meeting a moral issue and the Onion refuge club in 1867. It references the formation of a club and a debate over a fundamental moral question related to the arch ive. The text shows uncertainty and incomplete names.
The Vale class dinner hosted by James M Lamberton of Harrisburg Pa drew about sixty attendees. The event was private and the President spoke briefly and informally before departures to Washington shortly after midnight.
Mrs La Follette to lead a speech making tour in California in support of her husband Senator La Follette for the Republican nomination. She will join him after the Oregon primaries to address women voters in major assemblies, with Emily Montague Bishop also serving as his personal representative delivering talks in southern California and soon in San Francisco.
Charles F. Murphy heads the convention in Terrace Garden with four delegates at large chosen and a conservative platform adopted. The unity rule was upheld with only one dissent, led by Mayor James E Sague. The platform attacks Taft tariff vetoes and calls for Baltimore nominees while stressing reform and upholding courts. |
Two rival delegations Taft and Roosevelt fought for control at the Michigan State Republican convention in Bay City. Police and militia guarded the armory as fists flew and speakers were barred. Former Senator Beveridge withdrew after saying two conventions were being held. Delegates named for Chicago were seated only with signed cards as chaos continued amid arrests and crowd edicts.
Secretary Knox addressed Cuba’s leadership in Havana stressing disinterested US policy and unblemished record toward Cuba. He urged Cubans to guard their government from selfish forces while emphasizing self government as the central goal and noting the long friendship between the nations.
Amid pandemonium Michigan Republicans organize for Roosevelt and Taft delegates. Roosevelt camp abides by a progressive platform while Taft supporters press seating of large or equal Roosevelt delegations. Cuban policy and Latin American tour details surface as Knox visits.
A false Madrid telegram claimed the Pope had died causing rapid condolences from King Alfonso and officials. Vatican officials denied any death, confirming the Pope remains in excellent health with a normal condition and no serious illness.
A four-car legislative roads committee from North Adams, led by South Berkshire Mps, failed to reach Representative Alexander Sedgwick at his Stockbridge home due to mud. They abandoned plans to tour Tyringham and the Arhintully farm of Robert de Peyster Titus and returned to Pittsfield for the 4 p.m. Boston express.
Special to The Washington Post New York April 11 Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock will resign from President Taft's cabinet before July 1 to enter business in New York City. He is said to receive about 4000 dollars yearly. The decision follows broken promises during his rise under Cortelyou and Roosevelt's 1904 campaign machinery.
Senate defeats House attempt to abolish five cavalry regiments by a 47 to 1 vote. Williams argues for stronger aggression against Philippines and Hawaii, while broader defense and battleship plans gain support. Debate highlights party lines, defense policy, and questions of imperial possessions influencing U S strength.
Kennebec land jury returns indictment against Pancal P Gilmore of Bucksport former State treasurer on fifteen counts totaling about 150 596 alleging he borrowed 300 to 2550 in seven transactions by depositing personal checks and drawing State checks for similar amounts Investigators note State checks not used for State business and the case stems from February and March actions reported by treasury clerk Melville Wiswell and former state auditor Charles P Latch.
The issue highlights Taft victories in Kentucky and planned primaries for the capital area. It notes Roosevelt and Taft positions, a tribute to Gen Paul Kearny, and mentions amendments to utilities, steel trusts, and patent monopoles. Several items reference Democratic alignments in New York and Michigan conventions, with broader coverage of political and legislative developments.
Three thousand Valparaiso University students rioted in Valparaiso Indiana driving police and fire units from the streets. They smashed windows fired revolvers and set buildings ablaze. Authorities struggled to control the mob as dormitories and college structures were damaged. Eleven students arrested last week for playing baseball in the streets are cited as the riot’s spark.
Washington shocks as news comes that General Ulysses S Grant died from heart failure after a sudden sinking spell at Buckingham Hotel in London. Wife Mrs Grant sought help as doctors battled to save him after removal from St Luke’s Hospital. hospital staff and ambulance were dispatched, with official notice of death and tributes from government and army officials.
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