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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
6
In Washington next week a headquarters opening is planned amid chatter of nominations. Senator Bankhead asserts no southern man can derail the bid and argues optimism remains for Alabama factions. The piece traces reactions across state lines to the nomination outlook and political maneuvers.
Fragmented obituary notices list multiple individuals with residences in several streets and towns, dated February. Entries mention widows and relatives, with references to attendees at services and wakes, and note bereavements across streets such as Ne in Sate Tee Peta Tat and Mt Marc Secon.
The report notes a convention action and claims Senator Hawkhead reports Western Southern states warming to Underwood while eastern Southern states may follow. It emphasizes the disadvantage of a presidential candidate being from the South.
Annapolis February invitations go to Governor Judson Harmon Ohio Governor Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Speaker Champ Clark Missouri and Representative Oscar W. Une Alabama to visit Annapolis and address the General Assembly on separate days in late February or early March per a joint resolution.
Col Houser La Follette's manager accuses Roosevelt supporters of backing reactionary interests behind a Roosevelt room effort to derail La Follette's presidential bid. Mouser details alleged schemes by steele trust figures and others to block La Follette through Roosevelt tied strategies. He says La Follette plans to press forward and will not withdraw, with a massive meeting planned before March 5 involving Rougefelt adherents and supporters.
Georgia Senator Hoke Smith praised Woodrow Wilson as the strongest Democratic candidate for the presidency. He cited Wilson’s moral leadership, progressive policies, constitutional commitment, tariff mastery, and proven governance in New Jersey. Smith argued Wilson could win crucial middle and western states and unite the party.
In New York Col Roosevelt refused to discuss his political plans after a 40 minute talk to the American Institute of Architects. Senator Clapp, who met with Roosevelt, left reporters behind and denied suggestions that Willam Loeb would manage his campaign.
Ernest Poindexter, a Washington attorney and brother of Senator Poindexter, offers to bet $4000 that Theodore Roosevelt and Champ Clark will be their party standard bearers. He shows a check for the amount and says he will bet even more if needed, asserting both are progressives and will win the nominations in their parties.
Senators Smith of South Carolina and Chilton of West Virginia deny any expressed preference for a Democratic nominee. They say no conference or agreement among Southern Senators exists and they have not authorized statements on support for any candidate. Both pledge to choose at the proper time.
A fragmented notice lists individuals including Inafe TL Kahn Zi Elizabeth L Bergazin and others from various places in a marriage license notice. It mentions several reverends and multiple names with ages, showing a garbled public record of licenses and officiants.
The Champ Clark Democratic Club of the District of Columbia formed last night with headquarters in the South Joint building. Filton R. Gordon was elected chairman. A new meeting is set for February 21 at 1010 Masonic Templar to help organize the group.
Senator H M La Follette of Wisconsin signals a quick return to public speaking when able to leave home. He disputes Roosevelt boomers claims that he quit the race and that Cal Roosevelt would capture Wisconsin's delegation. Supporters insist Taft would be preferable to Roosevelt if La Follette cannot win.
Feb 15 in Matsllan Wis two conventions in Wisconsin's Third district at Senator La Follette's home named Taft and La Follette delegates for the Republican national convention. Taft supporters urged reelection, while La Follette backers pushed his nomination, with Wisconsin praised for progressive reforms under La Follette leadership.
A partially readable 1910 memo trail ties J B McNamara to Bryce and Hockin reports, with letters from Murray Pennell and Olaf A Tyler, discussing interurban projects and Los Angeles work. Additional letters show McNamara urging caution and urging rivals to hinder McClintic-Marshall. The report references ensuing federal actions and arrests in the dynamite case.
The New York Democrats in the House held a private banquet with Speaker Clark and Chairman Underwood. Delegate Levy announced harmony in backing leadership, with hopes for Clark or Underwood in nominations and Sulzer as governor or Gorman for vice president. Tariff reform was a key topic, and a Taft bureau adjacent room housed stenographers.
New York Feb 1 three highwaymen overpowered East River National Bank messengers W F Smith and Frank Wardell in a taxicab on Broadway near Trinity Churchyard. They seized a tin box carrying $25,000 in currency, injuring the messengers before escaping in a black automobile. One suspect described. thieves still at large.
The Washington Post reports a large entertainment at the Elks’ Home with Representative and Mrs. Creighton Carlin hosting many out of town guests. Among performers were Alice E. Barbaxe piano Roberta Glanville soprano and Fritz Mueller cello with Marine Band for dancing. Several senators representatives and local figures attended including Baxley Swanson Flood Lanthicum Jones Davis Rainey and many others. A Fairfax county road project discussion and macadam highway plans were set for 3 PM at Alexandria chamber offices. Francis M Deakins buried at Bethel Cemetery after services at Wheatley’s.
George E Maxfield died in New York at his parents home. The wedding to Miss Jean P Tl occurred in secrecy arranged by Mr Alsop. Rev Dr Reese F Alsop and Dr Wilson Sut ton officiated. The couple announced previously but changed plans to wed this afternoon. Two conventions called at Birmingham split the Alabama Republican district with Roosevelt and Taft factions naming dates for delegates to Chicago.
The case concerns Howard Gans and connections to Brandt and Wooldridge. Investigators of the district attorney's office report a reluctance to recall employment of a man. Commissioner Hand to hear whether facts justify a pardon for Brandt, with Judge Rocalsky receiving a delayed report on habeas corpus matters.
The Potomac department of the Grand Army of the Republic adjourned its forty fourth annual convention at the G A R Hall on Pennsylvania avenue endorsing Taft War Department policy on army strength. Officers elected include T D Bloodgood department commander and Thomas H McKee senior vice commander. Delegates to the national encampment in Los Angeles were chosen with alternates and a council of administration slate. The convention was led by George C Ross with installation planned for February 24.
The Woman's Helmet Corps Department of the Potomac adjourned its twenty third annual convention after electing officers for the year. Officers named: Margaret Welker president Emma Kibby senior vice president Priscila Dpan junior vice president Emma Miller treasurer Witzler Davis chaplain. Executive board includes Marion Lewis W. Butler Quinn Shedd Carnes. Jusia Layton elected delegate to the national convention at Los Angeles with George Vanviet named as alternate. Fiscalization of officers will be held.
An advertisement-style piece warns against cosmetic reliance, praising mercorized wax as a miracle for facial complexion. It claims wax pulls discoloration from the skin, erases lines and blemishes, and offers a clear, youthful appearance. It urges purchase of mercorized wax at drug stores.
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