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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
1
A fractured American political scene emerges as party leaders clash with Bryan allies. Reports describe near-lynch tensions, disrupted committees, and fierce speeches in Pennsylvania, New York, and Chicago. Key figures include Col Cutter and Col Guffey amid primaries and party power plays shaping the contest.
A state officer’s letter proposes a tax on salaries of governor appointees to fund administration expenses. The memo notes strong resistance within the statehouse and among appointees, with threats to resign rather than contribute. Edward W Hanley says the State Democratic central committee is not aligned with the plan.
In a fiery speech, Mr Bryan vows to fight to remove Guffey and Pluto racy from the Democratic Party. He insists he is not seeking the presidency, will not accept a nomination, and calls for party reorganization as critics desert his leadership. The Pennsylvanian delegation and Guffey’s influence are central to the dispute.
William Demme, editor of the Wrong Tribune, urges President Roosevelt to call a national press meeting in Washington to discuss world peace and the arbitration of all international disputes. He praises the house of governors as a catalyst and stresses crystallizing public sentiment into action.
Torpedo boat Mayrant and companions McCall and Drayton remain missing as Norfolk forces and a convoy search extend along the coast. The torpedo boat Roe, towed by the cruiser Salem, is safe after stormy seas. the Louisiana and other warships aid the search for the missing vessels and crew.
Special to The Washington Post Savannah Ga Jan 8 A leap year convention for bachelors and maidens is planned at La Grange drawing participants from Georgia and eastern Alabama Prominent citizens back the idea and many bachelors and bachelor girls in Troup County have joined The county commissioners donate the courthouse auditorium for the event and license fees may be reduced
Paris report confirms J Pierpont Morgan purchased from Georges Hoentschel the enamel and ivory collection. Price cited as about $300. The sale excludes the renowned St Louis reliquary heart of kings, moved from Holy Land to St Denis tomb to England, later found by Hoentschel.
In Chira and Urga, Russia presses China to recognize Mongolian independence under Kutuktu of Urga while seeking stronger order. China delays reply as Britain and Japan prepare for broader influence. U S officials await Calhoun’s word on deploying troops amid a complex international railway plan.
Canadian authorities trace John McNamara alias Australian Mack to the Bank of Montreal robbery at New Westminster BC where a $24000 hoard and a $5000 bundle were hidden. He was arrested in New York on a warrant after two months on the run across the United States and Canada. Police seek extradition as detectives describe a long criminal record and ties to earlier bank crimes and resorts in San Francisco.
Two navy boats missing held as bank robber. Slay army bat feared Baltimore leads for convention. Speeches at Jackson banquet. President at charity ball. District bills delayed. Census clerks Hickburn Svea for divorce. Alexandria society and sporting events attractions at the theaters. News of today.
Leola Killion a 16 year old girl swallowed fifteen grains of strychnine and was found dead in her room at a boarding house. The letter from the girl blames her mother in Wichita for her unhappiness and rejection. Authorities hold a male relative responsible for the act. The dated report notes the child was unwanted from birth and disowned by her family.
Five to six armed men beat Kate Carpenter and her mother to death and seriously injured wealthy planter Mr Carpenter during a midnight attack at the Carpenter home near Blytheville. Carpenter, revived briefly, provided details before dying as a posse hunted the assailants and warrants were issued.
Secretary of War Henry Stimson disclosed he was not authorized to declare that Theodore Roosevelt would not be a presidential candidate. The remarks followed a Oyster Bay meeting with Roosevelt, amid Taft’s effort to gauge Roosevelt’s stance. Stimson insisted his statements covered the topic and he would not modify or withdraw them.
Democrats packed the Jackson Day banquet at Raleigh as Gov Wilson received heavy praise from Bryan and Hearst supporters. Senator Pomerene spoke for Harmon while Parker assailed Roosevelt and La Follette. Hearst praised Wilson, and the crowd voiced strong backing for the New Jersey governor amid party unity talk.
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