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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

6

Taft and Roosevelt Rivalry Highlight Taft Event

Fragmentary notes describe Taft and Roosevelt figures in campaign events, with references to state delegations, hotel gatherings, and discussions on delegation strategy. The garbled text hints at political maneuvering and a press presence surrounding party leaders.

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Taft Delegates Favored by Several State GOP Groups

A stream of telegraphed assurances from state party figures shows Taft support across Kansas New Jersey Iowa Ohio and West Virginia with officials in Hackensack Derby and Des Moines pledging delegates and Roosevelt’s efforts described as weak. Sherman and McKinley aides reinforce Taft momentum as party lines tighten toward Chicago.

W. E. Hoch Kansas Borner Franklin Murphy New Jersey Chicago Hackensack Republican Club United States Benakor Lamyerty Young Des Moines Iowa Taft Arthur T. Vorys Ohio Republican Executive Committee Washington N. Hunt Cowley County Kens Republican Committee W. R Stubbs Roosevelt Sherman New York James S. Sherman Topialy Ast Liverpool Oho George H. Thompson J. Hartson West Virginia L. Co Uyer Missouri Edward F. Regenhardt St Louis Vorga McKinley Walter F. Brown Toledo Tan State Executive Committee Sage Hin Wits Taft Cour Yasra Agitt Uim Ohio W. McKinley Charman Chales Ho Burke South Dakota Phiadelphia J. Hampton Moore Laver Moore Tart Senate Lhe Sho Nathan P Bryan Florida Rivab

Albany rally endorses Roosevelt and GOP principles

Willan Barnes of the Republican State Committee urged hundreds at an Albany dinner that Theodore Roosevelt has strayed from foundational party principles. He defended the era’s services to the nation, resisted the notion of a pure individual war, and warned against abandoning constitutional rights in pursuit of political expediency.

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Oklahoma delegation backs Speaker Wink for president

Special from Washington reports the Oklahoma delegation instructed for Speaker Wink for president. The New York dispatch notes primaries produced mixed results, with Oklahoma and Seaton voting as instructed. Vermont Republicans set a state convention for April 1 to choose delegates at large to the national meeting.

Washington New York Oklahoma Wink Ebbitt House del- Seaton Missouri Clark Kansas Npevker Vermont Warrington Frontpelier Republican State Committee

Indictments Hint at Confessions in Dynamic Dynamite Plot

Officials report intimations that several defendants in the dynamite conspiracy cases may disclose more under oath. Letters and telegrams from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers allegedly show leaders directing job explosions to force unionization. Ryan, Hockin, and other officers face indictments. some letters reference specific “jobs” at cities including Buffalo Rochester Cleveland Davenport and Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Ind International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworker Frank M. Ryan Herbert S. Hockin United States Charles W. Maller Ryan Ww. N. Harding Iron Workers Miller Ortie E. McManual McNamara Distriet Con Ryan New York Kears W. Juegleit Jner Denver John T. Butler Buffalo Rochester Hockin Cleveland Leerest Davenport Trena Cincinnnati Paul J. Morin St. Loui Mount Vernon Frank J. Webb Worcester Mass Peoria Pittsburgh Kansan Norkin Detroit Midadelphia Absura Moulton AF. Davis Westchester Whitaker Thompson Plummer Li. Jefferies Parough John A. Farrell Willan I. Kenson Deotinit

Lost Luxuries Describe Wheeler Marriage Split In NY

Mrs. Albert Gallatin Wheeler Jr testifies in a separation suit that her former husband’s income reached about 140,000 a year when he left her. She details lavish living, private car trips costing thousands weekly, and dresses costing thousands annually, with alimony disputed at up to 400 a month.

New York Asult Mires Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr Claudia Carteredt Supreme Court Today Wheeler Wall Street J. G. Russell & Co

Divorces Elizabeth Eckersall From Walter Eckersall in Chicago

Mrs Elizabeth J Eckersall was granted a divorce from Walter Eckersall former University of Chicago football star by Judge Brentano in Chicago February 16. The decree cited cruel treatment and noted the couple had married August 18 1908.

Chicago Elizabeth J. Eckersall Walter Eekersall Unversity of Brentano

Elimination of Alleys and Social Centers Drive Reform

Clergy and lay leaders in Washington launch a workers and religion forward movement plan to curb slums. The program targets alley dwellings, use of public schools as social centers, playgrounds, child labor limits, health funding, and expanded social services. It outlines duties for a social survey, public health, juvenile reform, and volunteer social work, with a push for uniform audits and a social service agency directory.

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Speakers Set for Union Meetings and Christian Talks

EmDate events begin yesterday afternoon at the YOM with leaders Willard Pollard Norton Little Hunton Leth AM Cotton Jarrett Huddieston and Albert McChesley as participants. Treasurer Meftung will address the morning session. A 7 30 pm general union meeting at Calvary Triplist Church features Walter McWood of Philadelphia as principal speaker. Tomorrow mass meetings follow with Witham Copper and others addressing at multiple churches on themes of gospel outreach and health conditions.

Teddy Willard Pollard Norton Little Hunton Leth A MN. Cotton Jarrett Huddieston Albert McChesley United States Cook Calvary Triplist Church Walter Mc Wood Philadelphia Witham & Copper Young Men's Christian Association Gabraith A.M. Sion Vangelem Renoon Charles F. Morris Nor Folk Waylie S. Brown W. A. Hunton Union Wesley Church Seteenth Presbyterian Church Fr. O'Connell Mount Zion Church Norria

Teeth Marks Foil Burglar in Pittsburgh Case

Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh reports police claim teeth-mark evidence beat Bertillon and fingerprint methods. A burglar nicknamed a roughneck left irregular bite marks while stealing cheese, leading to his capture and identification as William Marshall.

Pittsburgh Washington Post Harts New York Times Wes Ournlar Syntrral William Marshall

Train Jump At Chittenango Falls Injures Three

A Lehigh Valley Cortland branch passenger train toppled over a foot embankment at Chittenango Falls early today. Fourteen aboard included a mail baggage car smoker and day coach. The mail car overturned. others lay on their sides. A broken rail caused the wreck.

Syracuse Cortland Branch Lehigh Valley Chittenal Falls

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported

Movements of ocean steamers noted with several sailings from New York to Antwerp Mouraine Madonna and Mersoillet to Queenstown Clereve entries show multiple ships docking times and routes including Havre and Bremen listings. Distorted OCR yields mixed vessel names and destinations, with dock times 10 am 11 am and 22:88 implied.

Dover Finland New York Antwerp Wavre Mouraine Rotterdam Ryndac Neeksr Bremen Madonna Mersoillet Queenstown Celebe Sagence Nicaw Amie Trom Rottatiam Bmoudey Ichicage Havre

Notes to valet burnt Bingham ordered it done

New York headlines report grand jury adjournment after testimony that letters and photographs from Folke E Brandt were burned amid burglary case connected to Mortimer Schiff. Judge Gerard may decide habeas corpus and clemency hearing delays. Detectives praised for past work. Lieut Taylor retires on half pay. Governor hand designated to handle clemency inquiry with broad witness-appointment powers.

New York Folke E. Brandt Mortimer L Schiff Grand Jury Supreme Court Gerard Oo Brandt Richard Ta Hand Gerard Bingham W. W. McLaughlin Wooldridge Tieut John Taylor Taylor Howard Gans Lawrence de Foulke Schiff Grand Dary Bingham and Algani Howard S. Gans Rands McLaughlin Joseph D. Wooldridge Allany Carmody Berard T. Hand Dixon Folke J. Brandi Brandt Tris Hand

Burglary Suspect Shot Dead by Homeowner

Sandusky Brightman, a manufacturer, shot and killed David Kimball, 38, a teamster attempting to break into Brightman s home. Kimball died instantly as Brightman, awakened by the intruder, fired after drawing a revolver from under his plow. Police later found Kimball s body in the snow.

Sandusky Onin Brightman David Kimball 38 & Teamster Kimball

Bridge Jumper Lands Hard Near Liberty Statue

New York reports Fred K Law, a 390 jump from the Statue of Liberty replica era, repeated by leap from the Brooklyn Bridge. Parachute failed to open, Law plunged into the East River and surfaced, rescued by a tug, evading police as he fled the scene.

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