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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

8

Retrial for valet Schiff faces clemency appeal case

Judge Rosalsky urges new trial while Mortimer Schiff’s former valet Brandt seeks to undo a 30 year sentence. Gov Dix appoints Justice James W Gerard to hear executive clemency, with sources noting opposition and possible appeals. Notable names include Mortimer Schiff, Judge Rosalsky, Gov. Dix, and Justice Gerard. The report covers habeas corpus action, clemency pleas, and likely court moves in New York.

Cor Dix Gerayd Rosslaky Gov Dix Brandts Juanes Gerard Brandt Rosalsky Handy Rosalsky Kha Ada Rosal Sky Meri Thia Rogaisky Gerard Schiff Justice Rosalsky

Funeral Directors and Local Services Listing

Georg Zurhorst and J William Lee Funeral Directors operate at 3a1 E Capital and 4 Euhalmer Llery. The collection chapel and mortuary services note modest prices and regional coverage in Pernayivana and Teleghoos, with references to contact details and service lines.

Georg Zurhorst Reabl Zirhoray Mgr William Lee Euhalmer Llery Mofar Renatari Pernayivana Teleghoos

May sue National Capital over Potomac typhoid claim

A joint resolution in Annapolis accuses District of Columbia authorities of threatening to bar Potomac River oysters as typhoid contaminated. It calls on the attorney general to collect evidence and to seek Virginia cooperation to sue Washington, seeking an end to the sewage at the capital.

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Photo shows Roukye E Brandt stepping from Albany scene

Foulke H Brandt, former valet of banker Mortimer L Schitt in New York, serves a thirty year sentence for alleged burglary in Schitt's home and fights to regain freedom. He was brought from Clinton Prison for a hearing on a writ. Sensational developments expected.

Roulke EE Brandt Albany Con Foulke H Brandt Mortimer‘l‘ Schitt New York Wan Browehy Clinton

Taft Rivalry Roils Michigan Breweries at Chandler Club Dinner

Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh and Governor Osborn of Michigan attacked Roosevelt and brewer interests amid Taft’s bid for renomination at the Zach Chandler Republican Club dinner in Lansing. MacVeagh argued progressives split into three camps and warned Roosevelt would not seek a 1908 return under any reasonable crisis scenario. Osborn accused brewers of trying to sway Michigan for Taft and challenged them to back off, stating the people will decide.

Lansing Michaeh Franklin MacVeagh Treasury Paizn Zach Chandler Republican Club Theodore Hoosevelt Aganet Taft MacVeagh Col Roosevelt Roosevelt Secretary of the ‘Treasury Taft MacVeigh nhWw Supreme Court Charles Osborn Michigan

Southern states not to prejudice presidential candidate choices

Frankfort Kentucky February 13. A Kentucky House resolution urges that qualifications of presidential candidates not be prejudged by citizenship of a Southern state. Introduced by Rep S W Forgy of Todd County, the measure asks governors to consider it and to send copies to the national House clerk for presentation, marking a call for fair treatment of Southern nominees.

Frankfort United States Union Kentusty House of Representatives S .W. iForgy Todd County Ting House of Representatives National House of Representatives

New Jersey Senator Proposes Amendment for Initiative and Referendum

Trenton February 1. Senator Gebhardt of Hunterdon county introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to provide for initiative and referendum on laws and constitutional amendments. He said the proposal came at the request of the Equal Franchise Society and other equal suffrage groups. A concurrent resolution was also introduced to provide for women’s rights and reform.

New Jersey Stat Trenton Gebherdt Dem Hunterdon County Gebhardt Equal Franchise Society Equal Suffrage Societies

Roosevelt Names Narrowed In New York Straw Vote

The Washington Post reports Theodora Roosevelt won the Republican straw ballot at a Twenty third Street YMCA debate, with Roosevelt 15, Taft 1, Hughes 42, La Follette 4. Announcement noted a Democratic straw ballot to follow.

Washington Post New York Theodora Roosevelt

Horse Jump Scare On Cincinnati Southern Train

Passengers on a Cincinnati Southern train in Tennessee February 12 witnessed a horse leap from a bridge onto a car top at speed 26 miles per hour, then fall to the ground before scrambling away. The frightened horse had been startled by a Southern Railway train.

Chatteroogs Tenn Cincinnati Southern Southern Railway

Licensed to Marry Ajean J Aylin and Sixteen Couples

A garbled list of names and ages references marriages or engagements. The document names several individuals and locations including Alliance Ghio Philadelphia and Carolina county, with multiple witnesses or officiants such as Rev Robert J Frowb and Judge CK Bundy. The text appears as wedding notices or license records with inconsistent OCR.

Ajean J. Aylin Ebinca Si Frederick Wo Jacobs Alliance Ghio Sieteen Joouten Robert J Frowb Ervey

Taft Favored as Republicans See Renewal of Confidence

Prominent figures from the Harrison and McKinley administrations report business leaders express faith in Taft amid national unrest. Perry Heath says hostility to the President stems from misreading his aims, and that Taft’s speeches are restoring confidence. McKinley aide Townsend notes Taft campaign organization gains pace while insurgent quotes emphasize steady support from business. Taft attends Pittsburgh University anniversary event invitation while politicians tout his strength against Democrats.

Taft Perry Heath Harrison McHinley Heath Indoring Gusiaame Turt Somaithme Budhess Olls Brealdent Taff Tate McKinley Filles WB McKinley White House Cherlea D Hifes McHinjey New York Frlande Tat Adrian United States Charles 2 Townsand Townsend Ionge Roosevelt Charles & Osborn Michigan Stubbe Washington Senate Charles & Curtis Cur Hoss Universit of Pittsburgh Instituton Pittburgh

Roosevelt Supporter Affirms Taft Victory Faith

Dr John W Shermanley Bill of New York City pastor of Metropolitan Temple, longtime Roosevelt ally, endorses Taft at the Ingram county Republican convention in Lansing Michigan. He says Roosevelt would keep his word and would not run under any circumstance, believing Roosevelt meant what he said and would not break his vow to the American people.

Lansing, Mich John Wealey Bill New York City Metropolitan Temple Col Theodors Roosevelt Taft Ingram County Theodore Roosevelt

Free Speech Rally Leads to Jail in San Diego

San Diego police arrested additional demonstrators for defying the restricted public speaking ordinance. Eighteen were arraigned this week and remanded for separate trials. California Free Speech League leaders vowed the demonstration would continue until all jail sentences are served or the law is repealed.

San Diego Cal California Free Speech League

Twins Arrested as Beggars in New York Case

Herbert and Henry Hunt, 62, twin brothers from San Francisco, were arraigned before Magistrate Bartow on charges of soliciting alms. Herbert admitted fault and said they wandered to see sights, then found themselves penniless. Each was sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse. Rep Kent of California’s Second District announced retirement from Congress citing private business demands.

Apedal Washington New York Herbert Henry Hunt Bartow Henry Kent Sacramento Wiliam Kent California Congreta

War-era Ohio veteran Sherwood eyed as possible Democratic VP pick

A proposed party boom favors Gen Isaac R. Sherwood of Ohio for vice president, arguing his Union Army record could unite North and South. The plan, supported by several Democrats on invalid pensions and many Harmon and Wilson factions, faces objection from Harmon supporters due to state residency rules.

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Taft Indorsed by Bristol Republicans for Second Term

In Bristol Virginia a Republican mass meeting endorsed President Taft for a second term and named delegates to the State convention in Roanoke and the district convention in Bristol on February 21. Representative Stemp was endorsed as chairman of the State committee, Alva Martin for national committee member, and E P Summers of Washington County instructed as a Ninth district delegate to the Chicago convention.

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