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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1912

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Governor Aldrich Backs Roosevelt Primary Faith in People

The statement extols Theodore Roosevelt as positive and patriotic and urges party leaders to support his candidacy. Gov Aldrich emphasizes faith in the people, the value of primaries, and the need to express voter choice, citing Roosevelt’s long public service and record.

Stubbs Letter Aldrich Col. Roosevelt Bans Laare Mach Roosevelt Tim Gov Chase Public Service Ifaevard New York Aaisiati Roomeyett Republican Party Theodore Roonevelt Michain Hans the Gover Tinsan Col Roonevale

Convict Reveals Hoard in Gold Theft Case

A prison confession exposes a stash of 25 pounds of stolen gold linked to a September robbery aboard the steamer Humboldt. About 57,500 dollars in gold bullion were taken. The crook aided police by detailing movements and locations tied to the haul and related marine routes.

Cited Republican Leaders Urge Theodore Roosevelt to Run

A dated urging letter from William Glasscock Chester Haldrich Robert Bass Joseph Carsey and others in New York City asks Theodore Roosevelt to declare for the Presidency. They argue public demand and party delegates would support his nomination and that personal interests should not influence the decision.

United States William FL. Glasscock Chester Haldrich Robert P Bass Joseph M. CaRsry Chas Wek Stupes Herbert Theodore Roosevelt New York City

Roosevelt's Boston Visit Continues With Social Meetings

Roosevelt spent Saturday night with Edward Brandegee in Brookline and attended church in Boston with Bishop Brent. He then met Kermit Roosevelt at Alpha Delta Phi and lunched with friends, planning further political talks with Gov. Bass of New Hampshire and Massachusetts figures.

Heary Bishop Brent Colt Roosevelt Boston Edward M. Brandegee Brookline Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Brandegee Trinity Church Porcellian Club Sturvardauere Cambridge Kermit Roosevelt Alpha Delta Phi Iie Judge Grant Margaret Delano Roger Wolcott Massachusetts Grafton D Cushing Massachusetts House Cushing Cal Roosevelt Robert Bass New Hampshire

Destructive Tornado Strikes Prairie and Rice Lands

A February tornado ripped through Vinedl Jefferson and Arkansas counties causing seven deaths and over twenty injuries. The worst destruction clustered near Almyria in Arkansas county, with Ed Johnson and family among the deceased. Affected areas report downed wires, collapsed homes, and property losses, while detail remains scarce. Authorities note a separate Dallas wind burst reached 76 mph causing wire damage but no reported fatalities.

Little Rock Aice Vinedl Jefferson Arkansas Almyria Arkansas County Ed Johnson McClain Johnson Hamilton Almuela Dallas Tex Texas

Roosevelt candidacy sparks Missouri Republican split in early reports

Reports from Denver and St Louis indicate a major Bloom of discord in Missouri Republicans over Theodore Roosevelts announcement to seek the presidency. Roosevelt backers expect to carry Missouri delegates. Taft supporters predict a tougher fight. Other leaders express mixed views on Roosevelts impact and Tafts renomination prospects.

St Louis Republican Party of Missouri Roosevelt St Louils Taft Jepthan Rowe Taft Foermt Guy D R Francia Columbus Ohio Foraker Cinciangti Col Roosevelt Joseph Bengon Foraker United States Roomyvelt Rudolph K. Hynicka Hamilton County Republican Legislative Committee Howard C. Holl United States Circuit Court August Herrmann Sam William H. Taft Hubert F. Maddox Rooseth

Knox Will Deliver Notable Panama Speech on US Attitude

Secretary Knox is slated to give his first Panama speech soon, explaining the United States stance toward South and Central America. He may travel to Colombia if invited and supported, with potential arbitration as a goal among regional powers, and emphasis on Panama's secession context.

Panama U. S South Central America Isnox Atrone Colombia The Hague United States Moore Roosevelt Bia J. Hampton Moore Republican Congressional Committee Taft Col Roosevelt Columbus

Roosevelt Headquar ters Deny Bolting Third Party Move

A Roosevelt committee issued a statement denying plans to form a third or people’s party if Chicago rejects Roosevelt’s nomination. The document claims reports of a third party are unfounded and accuses Taft campaign managers of using a steamroller tactic to pack conventions and force federal officeholders to back Taft. It cites fears in several states over federal influence and notes Roosevelt sentiment spreading in the South and West.

Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt Chicago National Roosevelt Committee People's Party Fafla Republican Party Campaien Col Roose Yelt Joe’ Cannon Crane, Penrose Smoot McKinley Taft Carolinas South North Carolina Tennessee Vermont Colorado Republican State Central Committee Guggenheim West Virginia

Bretes Bold Drive Spurs Engineer Visit for Steam Peller

Mogt the most conservative of Bretes has caused unease in the administration. Expert engineers have been dispatched to run her steam peller.

Mogt Bretes Haa Engigeers

Taft predicts Roosevelt will not win GOP nomination

Cincinnati February 2. Charles P Taft says Roosevelt will not secure the Republican presidential nomination, asserting Roosevelt has made himself unpopular with the party after his Columbus speech. Taft remains convinced Taft will be the nominee if asked.

Cincinnati Ohio Theodor Roosevelt Tim Charles P Taft Taft Hare Roosevelt Columbus

District to strengthen guard at Occoquan workhouse

Protests by Judge James L Pugh and District Attorney Clarence R Wilson spur the District Commissioners to boost security at Occoquan after repeated prisoner escapes. They cite limited funds and promise two weeks to hire more guards while debates continue over whether hardened prisoners should stay in district jails rather than be sent to Occoquan.

James L Pugh Police Court Clarence R Wilson Occoquan District Commissionera Wilson Pugh Commissionera Rudolph Judge Pugh Wison Greoquan Ceroquan

Lawyers for Money Inquiry Picked as Counsel

Chicago lawyer S Gregory and Edgar H Farrar of New Orleans are considered by the House money trust committee as counsel for the investigation to begin soon. Louisiana Rep ArsenePaulo chairs the panel, seeking a politically neutral attorney to lead public hearings in New York stock affairs. A subcommittee will draft procedure today, then the full committee will approve it tomorrow and the hearings will be held in this city.

Pujax Farrar Edward Hines Larimer

Mystery of Missing Wives and Washington Disappearances

The article catalogs long string of disappearances in Washington and nearby areas, noting Mrs W H Greever vanished in downtown Columbia and listing 1910s cases. It recounts vanished individuals including Richard Van Horn, Dr William Gray, Tout Arthur Nolan, George W Flynn, and Van D Canada, detailing searches, theories, and eventual outcomes or lack of trace.

Nevitt Gray Arthur Nolan Engine Company No 9 Metropolitan Fire Department Nolan Canada George W Flynn New Jersey Avenue Flynn Cincinnati Ohio Ohio City Ward Washington

Roosevelt and Taft divide GOP in late campaign talks

A sweeping account details Roosevelt’s bid and Taft’s defense as Republicans split over leadership. Senators Cummins La Follette and Works weigh in with stances on primary rulings and Roosevelts candidacy while Republicans from California to Kansas signal support or opposition.

Roosevelt Campaign Sparks Intra Party Tension At Convention

The piece outlines a fierce preconvention battle among Roosevelt supporters and Taft critics. It notes pledges by Edwards and Lodge against Roosevelt, fears of platform radicalism, and the risk of corruption in primaries. It cites Speaker Champ Clark’s view on an exceptional presidential race and potential Roosevelts’ push for initiative recall reforms.

Champ Clark United States Prealdert Taft Roosevelt Senator Harrows Michigan Senator Lodge Massachusetts Nimpell Burrows Lodge Quay Platt Harrison Col Columbus Treeiflent Tafthan Taft Chicago Alton B Parker Loula Frtm

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