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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1912

Page

8

Democratic split narrows field for WilsonTaft clash

Debates among Democratic leaders reveal Woodrow Wilson may be backed by a united opposition, with Clark seen as strongest beet against Wilson under a split party. Key senators from Virginia West Virginia Florida Texas and Kansas weigh Clark Overman Lea and others as crowding contenders fade under intimidation to rally behind a single anti Wilson candidate.

Congress Woodrow Wilson Clark Wilson Watson and Chilton West Virginia Martin and Awanson Virginia Simmons North Carolina Taylor Tennesawe Fletcher and Bryan Florida Henat ¢ Thornton Toualara Halley Texas North Corona Overman Ch Wilson Tenneaton Luke Lea Texas Aid Arkansas la Texad Senatra Gatardlarke Arkan Trutsa Fulang Wickhife Starkney Morlda Ovear UN Lerwo Alabama Flair Lader Underwood

Underwood and Wilson emerge in Democratic factional fight

The piece surveys Democratic hopes for 1920 with Underwood favored by some Southern leaders while others push for Wilson. It notes Alabama and South Carolina factions backing Underwood, Georgia and Mississippi split, and Culberson’s support for Wilson. The analysis weighs Clark as a rival and the impact of Oklahoma and Texas loyalties on nominee prospects.

Ohio Kentucky Guv Harmon Wilson Gov Harmon Clark Harmons Wilsons Mrlark Missouri Bimamons North Carolina New Jersey Texas Taft Culberson Stan Wilwon

Funeral Notices from 1870s Era Local Deaths and Dates

Obituary fragment batch listing multiple individuals with residences, funeral times, and locations. Entries reference St Johns for some and various street addresses and northeast sections, showing services in February and March, with relatives invited and saled or held at churches or residences. Names include Mary, Annie, and others with scattered dates and places.

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory Fragment

A partial listing shows funeral directors and embalmers with names such as George P Zarhorst WF, James T Clemente, Thomas Bergeon, Thomas M Hindle, Sardo & Co, Pumphrey & Son, Frank Geier & Sons, Frank A Phabb. Includes contact numbers and addresses in a disrupted OCR fragment.

George P Zarhorst Nas” Zurn Mert William Lee Ron Boihane Feimente James T Clemente Tan Pheewe Bergeon Tochssar Cain St Hindle Wifih Itan Suse Ilon WM H Sardo & CO Pumphrey & Son Honfral Tirectors Pmaalmery Thea Bog ES Rockruin Frank Geier Esastest R Speare F Street

Plan for drive way from Soldiers Home to Rock Creek Park

District commissioners propose improvements and a $57,000 land cost to open Spring road and widen streets linking Soldiers Home to Rock Creek Park. The plan includes a driveway entrance from Fourteenth to Sixteenth streets and major park access enhancements. Benator Gelsinger introduced the bill urging prompt passage.

Soldier Rock Creek Park Gallager Soldiers Home Park Creek Park Fourteenth Sixteenth Sixteenth Street Ferry J Place Mount Pleasant Highteenth Street Spring Road New Hampshire Avenue Twentieth Street District of Columbia Solaterkh

Military paymaster faced with misconduct accusation in 1910 letters

An exchange of letters reveals accusations of illicit relations involving Maj Beecher B Ray and Mrs Ray, prompting warnings from Brig Gen A G Milla and the Paymaster General. The case, read into Army records, shows efforts for vindication and notes on future conduct under Army policy. Funeral notices for Dr George Latimer follow, with cremation and Oak Hill Cemetery plans.

Ray Mia Chickamangs Park Twan Washington Mai Ray God Whipple Army May Rays A. G. Milla Department of the Suit Department of the Gulf Atlanta Beecher B Ray U 3 The Mra Milla USA George Latimer Sheld Yeaterday Reai J W Austin Oak Hill Cemetery Gustavua Werber Josaph Latimer Harry Peyton George Green Henry Hinds Jr. Reed

Texas Congressman Sheppard Withdraws Senate Candidacy

Representative Morris Sheppard of Texas’s First District announced his withdrawal from the United States Senate race. He stated he will retire from office when his current term ends March 4, 19 nw, citing personal reasons. The Texarkana report notes his departure ends a bid extended into February.

Representative Sheppard Texas Senate Texarkana Tex Morris Sheppard United State Senate Hocha Bheppard

Married pairs listed in scattered notices from Virginia and Maryland

Fragmented OCR item lists multiple couples with ages and hometowns including Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond and Martha Mo, with reverends and witnesses named in a series of wedding notices. Names are garbled. readable entries reference Francis Rupert, Joseph Calfes, Virginia Jenkins, L. Blame, Jennie Wheles, Claude Ma Lovee, Cora Kyler, Lachier Pulling, Robart Ensor, John T Ensor, and others amid county and city locations in 19th or early 20th century style.

Fiarry Ro Carrot Frances Q Rupert Joseph F Men ‘Ferry A. Calfes Cherridale Ve Vingicia Jenkins Belteville Claude Lovee Barak Gelte Matias Cade Esmacdore Warter Windsor Cora Edlic Kyler Bahtiowre Lyondemei Lachier Inge May Richmond Va Margaret mL Elbert Brooke Grover & Brooke Amma @ Berens Thafer Fw" Johnsom John Bicylea Baltimore Md Fidice J Marny Dene Johe Lee Wilkinson Irece Ruth Piadtgr Rey Freierick Bo Mowees

Rebels occupy Uelardene near Torreon in Mexican unrest

Feb 14 reports from Torreon and Cuernavaca describe rebel advances around Uelardene 4 miles from Torreon and Santa Maria near Cuernavaca with multiple clashes. Refugee Americans reach safety as federal troops suffer losses near Joluta and in other engagements. United States protection requests for Bailey ranch property face border authority limits. News from Mexico indicates rising lawlessness and disorder.

Torreon Mexico Uelardene Torreo Vetardena Santa Maria Milea Thin City Joluta United States Columbus Mexio Bailey Ranch Col Ko % Steever Fourth Cavalry War Department Department State Department

Man killed by mob near Starkville after assault at home

Mrs Bell reported a man identified as John Bell confronted her at her Starkville area home late yesterday. He allegedly clubbed her with an iron bar and threw her into a well. The mob pursuit led to a capture and the man’s death in the related incident near Starkville.

Starkville Mann Hertilten & Negro John Bell

Trailing Mystery Over Who Introduced City Charter Measure

State Senator Thornton reports he introduced an amendment to Alexandria city charter on advice of Delegate Moncure. The move, pushed through the legislature, angered city officials who wanted council input. Also announced a new afternoon local newspaper, the Alexandria News, and notes on trust case arguments and a Dominion Boat Club minstrel plan. Ithaca High School in New York burned, valued at about 90,000 with 50,000保险.

Thornton Moncure Washington Post King Street Alexandria Richmond Senate Robinaan Moncure Alexandria, News G H Ramey & Son South Royal Athet Tt i Alexandria. Gazette Peti-Ion CMI Kemper Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation L C Barley

Ocean Steamers Movements and Arrivals Reported

The bulletin lists arrivals and sailings of vessels including President Grant from Hamburg, Friedrich Wilhelm from New York to Bremen, Havre Reschambers to New York, Pannenia to Liverpool, Vaderland to Antwerp, and Reathampton George Washington to New York with port calls and tentative docking times around morning hours. Other ships, Cepe Rach Carnapia from Liverpool to New York and Es Prague from Havre to New York, are noted with approximate deck times.

New York Grant Hamburg Plymouth Prina Friedrich Wilbalo Bremen Havre Pannenia

Indictment Ties Bomb Plot to National Workers Union

Federal grand jury charges 54 men with conspiracy to carry explosives on passenger trains, detailing 47 transports and counting McManigal and the McNamaras in each act. Key figures include J J McNamara and James B McNamara, with two board members still free, P A Cooley and Michael J Young. Proceedings indicate widespread involvement from Boston to Los Angeles and Duluth to Tennessee, and possible further indictments after March 12.

Hugene A. Clanéey San Francisco California John J McCray Bead Wheeling Wa A Frank K Painter Omaha Nebi J W Irwin Pearle Patrick Ryan Chitayo Jack Bright John J McNamara Indianapolis Tremmer Workers’ International Union Los Angeles San Quentin Gal James B McNamara John J Los Angeles Times Sdo Quentin Prion Ortte HB McManigal Chicago McNamara Brothers Olaf Tvietmos Gan Franci Tary Yaliding Trader Council Vnbotnd United States District Charles ‘W Miller Federal Miller Rekton Boston Duluth Tennessee Acta Ortie i McManigal McNamaras Herbert Hoekin Miler Hiss B WelNemara McMarlizal J B McNamara McManiga Mmbers National Erectors Association Erectors Association The Trot Workers Association P A Cooley New Orleans Michael J Young McManigaln

Union Agents Testify About Chicago Dynamiters Inquiry

Witnesses describe meetings with two Chicago strangers before explosions and identify dynamiters and locksmiths employed for nonunion jobs. McManigal claims Smythe guided him to iron pits in Peoria and East Peoria. a train bomb damaged structures September 4. Hockin proclaims innocence while linked as McNamaray’s lieutenant and as manager of secret explosives stores in Rochester Indiana and other locations.

Peoria McManigal Kansas City Smythe Tridge Andy Lugdy Bridge Aed Aig East Peoria Willam J Burns Burns Zon Angeles Los Angeles Tate Union Rochester Munele Tif Jm Oblo Indianapolis

Horse Sails for Evéope

Onboard the Kareerin Auguste Victoria Charles W Morse makes a brief statement before setting sail for the Mediterranean. Mrs Morse denies illness rumors and says the departure from Atlanta was to avoid confusion. The Morse couple boarded last night for rest and recovery aboard the Victoria.

Wirelem Wamington Post Victoria Minaconnet Mass Morgo New York Walt Charles W Morse Mediterraneen Hae Atlantalant Mra Morse Moraes Morse Atlanta

Former King Matanfa Dead in Melbourne Death Notice

Levuka Fiji announces the death of Matasfa prominent former king of Samoa who led resistance to treaty powers in 1998. The death occurred in Melbourne Australia on February 14.

Matanfa Melbourne Australia Levuka Fifi Salanda Matasfa Samoa

Georgia delegates pledge Taft at Atlanta convention

Georgia Republicans endorsed President Taft and instructed four delegates to vote for his renomination at Chicago. Henry Jackson of Atlanta and other leaders settled factional disputes to present a united front. Alternate delegates were chosen, with equal representation for the state’s delegation to the national convention.

Chicago Atlanta Aft Taft Henry Jackson Henry Blun Jr Mr Jackson Tate Henry Lincoln Johnson CP Gores Republican State Central Committee

Jacques couple wed in Hagerstown church

Eliza Jacques daughter of Samuel Jacques and Elina Jacques and Edard Brenner son of Walter Brenner married in Smithburg. Rev Ferdinand Hesse of the Lutheran Church officiated at the ceremony in a local home setting.

Mzas Eliza Jacques Hagerstown

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