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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
8
The speaker argues the people consistently back the correct cause when allowed to vote, noting losses occur only due to cheating, theft of delegates, or a community being deprived of its rights by fraud or intimidation.
Baltimore reports: Maryland Democratic state central committee says it cannot compel voters to back an uninstruced delegation to the national convention under the presidential primary law. The state committee adopted a resolution to allocate 2 delegates each carrying half a vote, replacing a single delegate with a split vote. The state convention is set for May 16.
The House Judiciary Committee debates whether the electoral college should be increased to 331 members under a new reapportionment act not yet in effect. Republicans push using the new apportionment for 41 additional electors, arguing it would favor their states, while Democrats insist constitutional change requires a formal amendment. The Attorney General will prepare an opinion for the committee.
Permission to rehang the Champ Clark banner blown from its supports near F street will be sought from the District commissioners today. The Clark headquarters in New Abbott had noted the commissioners had revoked the police regulation allowing banners across streets. Banner advertisements for football and baseball games face impact from the decision.
New Haven Conn April 1 Practically all delegates to the Republican State convention to be held in thirty next Tuesday until Wednesday have been selected and from returns received here it appears that most of the 68 delegates favor sending a delegation to the national convention which will vote for President Taft Nearly half of the town caucuses showed their presidential preferences while almost every one of the 3 senatorial district caucuses passes resolutions favoring the President.
Chairman Kelley issues notice for a district central committee meeting at Flynn's Hall to set the date for the district primaries and nominating convention. Primaries likely before May 15 with three delegates and three alternates chosen from each of two districts. Six delegates and alternates will attend the Baltimore national convention.
Ohio Governor Harmon begins a whirlwind speaking tour in Nebraska. William J. Bryan will start a speaking tour in Ohio, aiming to deny Harmon a solid delegation from Nebraska and avoid joining Harmon’s Baltimore convention delegation.
The report describes the execution of American gunner Thomas Fountain by rebels at Parral and the State Department’s view of it as deliberate murder. It cites Ambassador Wilson denying claims that Americans lack protection and notes rising concerns that Orozco’s revolt could provoke further aggression toward Americans. (Names: Fountain, Orozco, Wilson, Taft, Letcher. Places: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico City, Las Cruces. Dates: April 9, April 11)
Kentucky's state convention instructed four at large delegates to back Taft at the national convention. Roosevelt leaders plan to contest, aiming to unseal them. Delegation totals stand Taft 26, Roosevelt 2 with several contests. Senator Bradley heads the at large slate. controversy over credentials dominates proceedings.
Taft headquarters charged that talk of a Roosevelt compromise candidate is a farce with no real evidence of contest beyond Mississippi. Roosevelt supporters claim deep plans to contest Southern delegates. 2,600,000 cards issued in Pennsylvania bear Roosevelt delegate names. contests to be managed by McHarg for Roosevelt and Dick for Taft with efforts from Chicago headquarters.
The St Louis county Republican convention at Clayton elected a Roosevelt faction as a solid delegation to the state convention. In Savannah the Fourth district chose Roosevelt instructed delegates Ralph O Stauber and J S Schiunabarger. Moberly and St Louis outlined Second and Eleventh district Roosevelts and Taft instructed delegates for the national convention.
Springfield April 11 Governor Deneen issued a statement asserting Illinois delegates to the Republican national convention will follow the statewide presidential preference primary and vote for Theodore Roosevelt. He regards the primary result as binding on delegates. Returns show Taft leading in most districts, with only the Fifth district clearly Taft assured.
In Trenton New Jersey April 11 Republican leaders including Senate President Prince condemn Gov Woodrow Wilson for not giving measures proper consideration. They accuse the governor of rushing ten days of work into two approving some Word measures and vetoing others while failing to study proposed legislation thoroughly.
New York honors Maj. Gen Philip Kearny as his funeral train heads to Washington for Arlington interment. Daniel Sickles, Mayor Gaynor, Gov. Wilson and other dignitaries praise the officer who fought in Mexico, Civil War, and Solferino as thousands line streets from Trinity Church to City Hall and beyond. The cortege includes veterans, NJ brigade riders, and a Taft participation at Arlington grave services with remarks by Taft and others.
United States Senator James A. O Gorman and party leaders push a platform with full support from the crowd. Delegates are listed by district with names such as Belmont Schette Comnelly Caldwell and many others, showing widespread party nominations and district selections.
Lincoln Neb April 1 The prospect of Mayor Gaynor as a presidential candidate is not surprising to Nebraska friends of Mel Bryan who named Gaynor as a loyal Democrat option. Nebraska delegates at the Denver convention urged Gaynor for Vice President under Fairview guidance. A New Ebbitt banquet in Indianapolis will feature Works Kern and Shively among others.
Mobile reporters describe Putriqui Peak eruption near Boras del Toro Panama aboard the Origen. Officers recount warm brown water in Yucatan Channel and speculate submarine disturbance caused a volcanic burst. Officials fear thousands died as villages were swept away, but Panama denies any Chirigui Peak eruption occurred.
In Newport News Virginia a 45 year old man John Weales was charged with threatening to lynch and assaulting Mies Power daughter of attorney W o H Power. Power lies in critical condition at Buckroe Beach. A mob searched for the suspect as police hurried him to Hampton Jail. Coroner Nevitt and police probe the death of John Winston a 14 year old black youth at Freedmen s Hospital after a brick struck him during a fight. Lieutenant Judge and Eight precinct officers arrested John Marshall a 12 year old black boy at his home pending further investigation.
Albany April Dix denied being a candidate for any political office after the Democratic State convention named him a delegate at large to the national convention. He expressed appreciation for the selection and said New York’s delegation would go unfettered to Baltimore, though his name has been mentioned for Vice President.
Reports from Kentucky Indiana South Dakota New Hampshire Missouri and other states outline meetings and filings. Democratic executives fix convention dates while candidates seek renomination or announce runs for governor.
Speaker Champ Clark will invade Texas next Tuesday to secure the state's Democratic delegation to the national convention. Edward A. Glenn, longtime Clark campaign manager in Missouri and Illinois, will open Clark state headquarters at Fort Worth on April 16.
A fragmentary marriage notice lists Sueapter J. Oliver and Florence B Grove, plus Walter J. Shelton and Annie Weast, with various ages and locations. Other pairs include Greenfeld residents and different names, with pastors such as Rev Harry B. Angus Winn and Rev Ernest Smith mentioned in the scattered text.
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