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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
1
President hears Iowa and other states favor him while Roosevelt followers publish polls showing Colonel Far ahead of other candidates. Longworth, once out for executive, moves to Ald husband’s father-in-law to try to straighten the North Carolina tangle.
A list of Republican governors across states shows mixed support for Roosevelt versus La Follette. Names include Eberhart Minnesota Hay Washington Tower Pennsylvania and Carey Wyoming, with several others referenced in uncertain spellings. The piece outlines gubernatorial alignments without a single unified endorsement.
Nine Republican governors publicly pledged support for Taft, with others backing Roosevelt and La Follette. Governors from Minnesota Iowa Washington Maryland Pennsylvania Tennessee Utah Delaware Rhode Island voiced endorsements, signaling Taft’s nomination strength and predicting his renomination and reelection.
New York detectives questioned every aboard on the Lusitania as they hunted for Bir Harry Cooper, claimed to have eluded capture while traveling from San Francisco. A disturbance at the pier followed a report from Gary Indiana about Milbrath seeking the couple. Cooper, who has seven wives, reportedly deposited a bogus $15,000 check with the Central National Bank of San Francisco, an alleged forgery.
Reports from Washington and Houston detail Democratic leaders and committee members weighing postponement of the Baltimore convention. Norman Mack of the DNC opposes delaying beyond a specified margin, while Senator Bacon and Secretary Woodson favor postponement or relocation to ease Republican pressure. Johnson of Texas and other allies push for time to evaluate the political landscape and hotel logistics.
Senators Bailey and Batley address University Club banquet at the New Willard Hotel. Bailey criticizes colleges as socialist and Demagogic, praises Constitution, taunts Roosevelt third term, Taft comments lightly. Taft jokes about club members wealth and manners while urging unity.
Gen Theodore Bingham drops libel suit against Mayor Gaynor after Gaynor pays court costs witness fees and 10000 lawyer fee. The case stemmed from a February 16 letter about police commissioner and ward duties. Bingham exits with no profit from the letter while holding a 7600 consulting engineer position with the bridge department.
A Boston dateline reports Mrs Lena Cusumano mother of seven and Enrica Maccio must die in the electric chair for the murder of Prank C Cusumano in Hull on September 18 1910. The supreme court denied a new trial today confirming the death sentence. Evidence included a body wrapped in a quilt found on the Hull seashore and a bloodstained skirt and ax concealed at the Cusumano home. The government contends Cusumano was killed in his sleep and disposed of in the sea.
James Weaver, a cotton mill worker in Huntsville, Alabama, reportedly drank water from a dipper in view of jailers after repeated suicide attempts. He collapsed and died before officers understood his intent. Earlier he had tried leaping from a moving train and later cut his throat.
Kingston Jamaica February 27 rioting linked to streetcar trouble left two dead and about thirty injured. Americans including Capt Duquesne and Mrs Wortley attacked by a mob as their car was pelted with bricks and stones. Police and guards used force. Governor Olivier read the riot act as shots were fired and several rioters were wounded or killed. Conditions eased later but fears of more trouble persisted amid looted stores and arms purchases.
Special to The Washington Port reports Lena Williams of the Bronx died within an hour after a beauty treatment in New York on February 37. The 31 year old, recently arrived from Texas, had lived with two grown children and her sister Lilian Bond. A cosmetic procedure prior to death was applied to her face.
Wises, a prisoner, tried in mayor's court for assault with intent to murder. during the trial a violent escape attempt occurred, with Wiggins firing at guards and injuring three men before being overpowered. R. J. Rogers was struck in the cheek, S. M. McCall in the side, and Lon Motdy suffered a minor arm wound.
A mass meeting in Washington DC under the Anti Liquor League condemned social drinking as a costly vice. Representative Edwin Webb NC argued annual expenditure reaches seven million dollars while Kenyon defended states’ rights against federal liquor licensing. Clergy and reform leaders urged stricter licenses and enforcement.
Col Roosevelt plans to return to Oyster Bay with no national campaign leader in sight. He dismisses attacks on Taft, defends his Columbus speech, and outlines emphasis on popular government and business prosperity. Boston scenes follow his Harvard visits as reporters pursue him.
Clergy and prohibition advocates pressed for stricter liquor controls before the Senate Subcommittee. Reverend Dr. MacLeod urged a measure blocking access for young girls and boys, denouncing free drink and calling for reform.
An index overview shows multi focus items including Papen and Taft opposition delaying the party convention, university notes, Americana battles, Roosevelt interests, and regional political updates. It highlights Roosevelt, Gompers, and other national figures alongside local society and sports briefs.
In Cochecton New York on February 7, James Philips scolded his fox terrier Dick with a harsh insult then the dog disappeared for three days. It was later found drowned at the bottom of a deep well on the Philips farm, the owner reported.
The University of Wisconsin Students Union plans an exhibit at the first university exposition to show the perils of handshake culture. Fifty students will perform a handshake with one germ-laden palm while microscopic views are captured. The display aims to argue against friendly gestures by politicians and fraternity members amid a germ growth demonstration.
A night fire at the David and Hendrick auto warerooms on Main Street destroyed six automobiles valued at about 20 000 while causing up to 25 000 in total damage to the structure. Gasoline ignition and a gas can explosion started the blaze, injuring Macon Payne slightly. Firefighters saved tanks of explosives and a police department vehicle, as delegates from a nearby convention fled the smoke filled building. A hotel nearby and a separate store suffered smoke damage and losses totaling roughly 5 000 and 1 800 respectively. The blaze originated from an overheated chimney in an adjacent shed.
Chaos grips northern Mexico as Juarez surrenders to insurrectos and rebels menace Americans. Seven Americans captured near Fronteras face possible execution. American settlers flee Velarden and Torreon amid robbery, violence, and supply shortages. Reports place U S residents in Agua Prieta, La Dura, and surrounding towns under threat while calls for warship aid grow.
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