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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1912

Page

6

Taft Seeks Virginia Sees West Virginians Today

Taft plans a day of political outreach in West Virginia and Virginia corridors. He aims to rally West Virginians with Highland Confera and Republican leaders and meet with Hitles at the White House to push for carrying the state this year.

Highland White House Hitles GOP Faudona Cabell Boston Tae Tuft Bof Clarks Crete Kb Daft Ia Liston Waliatthe

Stafford County Republicans Favor Taft Renomination

In Stafford County a party meeting at Stafford Court House endorsed President Taft’s administration and urged renomination for the Presidency. Delegates were pledged to vote as a unit in district and state conventions to nominate and elect Taft. Bryan chaired the meeting with N Knight as secretary. C T Green reelected county chair. CoN Knight secretary. old committee members reelected.

Washington Post Frederickaburg Stafford County Stafford Court House Taft Whlam H Taft Bryan N Knight Tr Green Con Knight

Press Seats Arranged for Democratic Convention in Baltimore

Josephus Daniels, national committeeman from North Carolina, named to oversee press seating at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. He directed daily papers to send seat applications to Charles Albert, chair of the standing committee of correspondents. James Preston and Charles Mann named sergeants at arms in charge of the press galleries. editors of weekly publications urged to apply by a set Raleigh date.

Josephus Daniels Ommittteeman North Carling Baltimore Charles Albert Senate Jrews Washington Raleigh Wareh St James Fr Daniela

Hooper Seeks Reelection for Second Term in Tennessee

Gov Hooper, first Republican Tennessee governor in 30 years, announced plans to run again. He claims to have improved statewide liquor laws and to push further reform, aiming to unite independent Democrats and Republicans and win a second term with cross party support.

Nashvalle Ben W Hooper Tennessee Hooper Jim

Hammond Sees Only Taft in Presidential Forecast

Mining expert John Hava says Hammond arrived from Mexico and backs Taft for a safe, sane renomination. He predicts Taft will secure a unanimous GOP nomination and that Roosevelt cannot win nationwide. Hammond praises Taft as level headed and patriotic while criticizing Roosevelt and the party leadership.

Fngton Los Angeles Cal John Hava Hammond Mexico Taft Aleeton Roosevelt Huo Wade

Peace Near in China Amid Abdication Talks

A Peking dispatch to the Times reports that terms for abdication are nearly settled with Nanking assembly backing. The plan envisions a summer palace stay, a $400000 pension, and continued royal ceremonial roles.

Tonion Felk Nanking Peking Summer Palace

Electric shock survivor returns to work after collapse

Wilbur Scruddery, four, of Citizens Light Heat and Power Co, was knocked unconscious by 15,000 volts yesterday afternoon. He was taken to a physician's office in a comatose state, remained unconscious overnight, but woke and went to work this morning, complaining only of muscle soreness.

Wilbur Scruddery Tereman Citizens Light Heat and Jie Aeani

LICENSED TO MARRY Inland area wedding notices and names

A dense wedding notice fragment lists individuals with ages and locations including Avrow ren, Mays, Davis, W Coy, and Chapman among others. The garbled text mentions a ceremony date and various relatives, with references to Prince William county and an event at a Rev. leader’s location.

Avrow Ren Hanting Minn Seety Glia M Mays Richmend Rey Fieane Hannemann Bertie Bf Bladeo Finn Covat Ant Matlin Tleabeth Cera Davis Prince Wiltiamn Ite Zod Francis WeCoy Ange C Jongenson Theke Papeoaneit Menge Smith Mary Weite Chaties H Chapman Kather J Hk Reed A Wells Frank WN Ling Stary le Boyer Cowan Neary Meyers Ruth J Klages Banimore Henog Stores Ter Tien Ural Shipley

Madero defends cabinet amid border crisis and rebel aid claims

President Madero rejects calls to dismiss ministers while the United States holds militia plans in reserve. War Department declines to order border governors to mobilize, citing essential preparations. Foreign Minister assures nonintervention. Juarez calm and Chihuahua prospects improve.

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Cactus Snubs Bryan on Underwood Debate

The House debate centers on the Underwood substitute with strong voices against Bryan. Critics accuse Bryan of pressuring Congress for a personal inquiry while supporters insist on safeguarding congressional integrity. Notable figures include Pujo Hardwick Stevens Glass Garber and Henry allies rally behind McUnderwood.

Tion Congress Tinderwood House Underwood Bryan Pujo Laulatana Hardwick Georgia Henry Stevens Mississippi Glass Virginia Garber Texas Nice James Kentucky Mc Underwood

PUTS BAN ON POLITICS OFFERS SENATE RESOLUTION

A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Bristow of Kansas seeks to place all district employees under his service rules to bar political activity. The measure prompts consternation among local Republicans as many workers are municipal employees. Hearings on charges against two government employees accused of political activity continue. Numerous district Republican clubs held meetings endorsing Taft and the Bradshaw ticket and preparing for Chicago.

Senate Senator Bristow Kansas Chicago Bristow District of Columbia Spolla Hus 1 Conares Hvans Taft Philip Therann Charles Proctor Dalya Hall Warren TB Streeta Hillbrook Burrville Callfield John Waller Blamne Invincible Club Pisherman Hall MM Parker Club German Republican Club Mom Parker Club Salem Baptist Church Marabil Perri

Indictments in dynamite conspiracy cases advance set arrests next week

Indianapolis February 7 Authorities say more than 40 men named in 32 indictments returned by the federal grand jury in the dynamite conspiracy are to be arrested as one group. Telegrams forward copies to officials in districts where arrests will follow while no haste is planned. Defendants may seek counsel after arrest and defense likely to be consolidated.

Indianapolis Federal Grand Jury McNameras Orile McManigal Los Angeles Times Wis United States Charles W Sunapolis Naval Arademi Lolmija Trivermus

Haymarket Dance Hall License Revoked in New York

The Haymarket, a notorious Tenderloin dance hall, has its license revoked after a lengthy effort by vice cleanup advocates. The commissioner of the bureau of licenses canceled the venue’s permit, ending what was once New York’s best known dance hall.

New York Haymarket Tenderloin Bureau of Licenses New

Summons Rixey To Court In Virginia Trust Case

A summons is issued ordering Dr J De Jarnette to produce C Jones Rixey before Judge Louis L Marley in Alexandria corporation court. The move would transfer Rixey from Staunton to the Hospital for the Criminal Insane at Marion. Rixey, former president and treasurer of the Virginia Nate De Poelt and Trust Corporation, is implicated in the trust failure and was held on bond. an order for transfer is expected.

Domingues Madero Alfredo Rebis Germax Madern Spabucy Talay Doro Tegular Self Seorea Midero Erty Leux Diaz Caraca Catero America Mexico Wasiington Post Alexendria Louis L Marley Alexandria Corporation J . de Jarnctte Western State Hospital Staunton C Jones Rixey Virginia Nate de Poelt

Oppose Mount Vernon Fees and Relic Sale Probe

William H. Lowder of Washington DC says Mount Vernon Ladies Association is not patriotic but commercial. He and Frederick Whipple will testify before Virginia’s public property committee seeking recall of the charter, taxation, and state oversight, protesting the Mount Vernon fee system and sale of Washington relics.

Washington Richmond Va William HW Lowder Washington DC Mount Vernon

Bank closed by state commission in Raleigh area

Carolina Bank under order to close as of February 7 in Raleigh. The Bank of Jonesboro, capital around $800,000, reported impaired finances due to bad loans. Bank resources and assets cited as about $4 million. President F G Godfrey and cashier A W Huntley named in the report.

Carolina Bank Closeu Ralegh Noc Bank of Jonesboro State Corporation Commission Institutions Capital Bank 4 Resources Godfrey A. W Huntley

Tire of Long Engagement Miss Fields and Techieffely Married

Miss Katherine Genevieve Fields daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Fields of Rockville Maryland and Claude Techieffely a druggist of 1207 Connecticut Avenue Northwest were married in Baltimore yesterday The ceremony was performed by Rev John Gaynor at St Elizabeths Church Afterwards the couple went to New York to spend their honeymoon.

Katherine Genevieve Fields Charles W Fields Rockville Claude Techieffely Connecticut Avenue North West Baltimore John Gaynor St Elizabeths Church New York

Sunday Prize from Next Sunday Post Features Front Cover to Last Page

The Monthly Magazine section promises an exceptional issue with the cover design Bringing Home the Mail by Charles Sacks. Inside are real and make believe tales by Rex Beach and James Hopper, Freshmen of the Air by Joseph Medill Patterson, A Midnight Cat by Mabtel Herbert Urner, A Second Chance for Bad Boys by Laura Grazer, Big Gun Flashes by Rethvin Wallace, and A Penitent by Charles Irvin Junkin, plus delightful illustrations.

Next Sunday Post Charles Sacks Rex Beach James ‘Hopper Joseph Medill Patterson Mabtel Herbert Urner Laura Rethvin Wallace Charles Irvin Junkin

Six on Tug Face Death In Frozen James River

Capt William Rodgers and five men aboard the tug Grit face possible death near Claremont Virginia as ice traps the vessel in the James River. Rescue attempts are hindered by ice, with the tug leaking and crew unable to reach shore. The Grit, owned by Hastin Bros of Norfolk, has been frozen in the ice for days despite provisions on board.

James River Norfolk Va William Rodgers Claremont Va Hastin Bros Norfolk Claremont Capt Rodgers

Aged Sisters Die in Fire Near Onley Virginia

Two elderly spinster sisters Miss Kate Wodles aged 72 and Miss Mary Tunnel aged 70 were found burned to death at their home near Pastoria, Virginia. Robbers suspected. a colored sawmill laborer Henry Wise raised the alarm as flames engulfed the house at 4 am. Foul play rumored. bloodhounds ordered. Commonwealth Attorney Doughty investigating.

Washington Post Cape Charles Va Kate Mary Alstera Pastoria Onley Va Henry Wise Wende Doughty

Bullet kills physician in Stamford New York kinship linked

Dr William Tallmadge son of Col Willem H Tallmadge of Stamford died in his home on Summer Street. The death occurred in the afternoon following a brief walk. Officials ruled the death accidental. Dr Tallmadge aged 34 or 35 was married and had studied at St Pauls, Yale, and Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia.

Washington Post Stamford William Tallmadge New York Willem H Tallmadge Summer Street Tallmadge St Pauls Preparatory School Yale Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia George Serrlil

Veterans Foes Lose Jobs in Havana Decree

Havana authorities dismiss hundreds of officials amid a Cuban independence push. Veterans groups demanded action against former foes, with the interior secretary announcing a crackdown and Treasury and Public Works departments cutting staff for alleged economy gains.

Havana Gomez Cuba Libre Veterans Association Senor Wachado Met Treasury Public Works

Major Edwin Sully Dead Confederate Veteran and Hero

Confederate veteran Major Edwin Sully dies suddenly at his Rockingham home after a paroxysm. native of Richmond, his remains will be taken there for interment. He was 14 years old in the text appears garbled. likely an obituary note with portraits at the Corcoran Gallery.

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New Work Notes February 20 Wedding in Florida

The article indicates a man plans to wed on February 20 in Florida before traveling to Burgton. It mentions the upcoming marriage as a key event tied to his new work, with no additional details on names or venues.

Florida Burgton

Time Extension Given for Naval Academy Swimming Practice

The Naval Academy orders extra swimming practice for cadets who struggle to meet the five minute afloat requirement. Some midshipmen show improved effort while others remain unable, prompting intensified coaching under the academy’s athletic program.

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