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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1912

Page

5

Ten Directors Elected In Lively G ofc Contest At Polls

Twenty candidates contested the board election as polls opened with President Oyster and Associates renominated by unanimous vote. P T Moran led with 240 votes, annual reports read by Mr Oyster and Treasurer Tisser, meeting followed by supper.

P T Moran Oyster Tisser Wa Sant al Shales Wc U Capital ‘Traction Company Ehsuing Euch Anc North Washington TC Crampton

Elected Officers Reelect at Commerce Group Meeting

The commerce chamber re elected James thy nto as president and officers including vice president and secretary. A large turnout approved the annual report and discussed river improvements, public works, and municipal finances, with no opposition to the officers.

James Thy Belt Ra Lisner Thomas Jenat Thapia Gircorm Worm Fieno Adbert Schustert Jude Eink Wanay

No Feat For Stranded Steamer Wilhelmina Near Pamet

Reports indicate the steamer Wilhelmina ran aground south of Pamet near low tide. Coast guard observers fear recovery may be difficult and crews seek safe passage as watches coordinate salvage near the vessel.

Wilhelmina P&roof Pamet Carly Tay

Baltimore Wins Big Convention in Democratic Delegate Show

In a volatile convention scene, Baltimore secures a clear majority after a first ballot split. The party chains debate direct primary for delegates, with Norm Mack and Clark Howell leading subcommittees. Final tallies show Baltimore gaining widespread support across many states as Chicago and Denver fade from contention.

Progressive League Independence League William Randolph Hearst Norman E Mack Hall Nebraska Secretars Trev Woodson Kentucka Mr I Mach Stopted Senator Chamberlain Oregon Clark Howell Guardia Baltimore Fbnach Minnesota Erty Gallimore Louis Denver Chicago New York Baltmore St Louis

Convention Quarters Sought in Baltimore For Democratic Meet

Within an hour of the announcement of Baltimore as the site plans moved to secure rooms for the next Democratic national convention. Wilson af Harmon among facilitators urging quick reservations in the city.

Wilson Baltimore

Baltimore Chosen For Democratic National Convention Site

Baltimore selected to host the Democratic national convention, citing its hotels for 2660 guests and 306 boarding homes, proximity to Washington, and access via multiple rail lines. The Fifth Regiment Armory will be the convention venue with plan for committee rooms, press facilities, and expanded heating for 20000 attendees. Officials from New Jersey and Ohio visited, with reservations already secured from Massachusetts and Vermont.

Patapsco Chesapeake Hoss Campas Maryland South Baltimore Washington Fifth Regiment Armors Uptown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Penntaylvania Pichmond Avanta San Franeleco Metrofalid Pacific Coast Atlantic Seaboard Gav Weodrow Wilson New Jersey Judson Marmot Ohio Massachusetts Vermont Tober Hading John 1 Martin Democratic National Committee Norman & Mackill Fifth Regiment National Committee Pmeraon

Baltimore City of Churches and Monumental Growth

The eastern coast city near the West Rises as a major transit hub with a 400 mile street railway system and rapid service through business residential areas. Baltimore emphasizes parks learning institutions and Walters Art Gallery while expanding improvements, monuments, and a grand Washington monument in Washington Square, earning a claim as the Monumental City.

Baltimore Walters Art Galfers United States Faltimore Wastiffiton Square

Eccentric Singer At Center Of Will Contest In Port Jervis

Testimony today detailed the eccentricities of John A Singer of sewing machine fame as relatives from Port Jervis attend a will hearing. Beneficiaries include his hauntkeeper Charlotte Donnelly and nephews, while children of his second wife Joan and Jean Etta Singer contest the will. Witnesses described antics such as playing soldier with toys and forecasting futures to frighten women, plus alleged attempts by New York specialists to induce him to read palms and feel a bump linked to Harry Thaw.

Beagrice Ren York Jin John Port Jervis Charlotte Donnelly Hla Joan Jean Etta Chiago George Davis Clark Tsa Singer New York Harry Thaw

Political nominations across cities in 19th century records

fragmented OCR listing multiple historical nomination events across Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Denver Kansas City and other locales. mentions: Van Bus Téa Van Bo Yen Greeley Hancock Cleveland Bryan McClellan Seymour Tilden Perkins and others with dates ranging 1858 to 1883 and vague notes of adjournments and nominations.

Baltimore Ikelnan Balthmores van Bo Yen Polk Cans Pierze Cincinnati Charleston Douglas Chicago McClellan Yorks Seymore Greeley St Louie Tilden Ibgnat Hancock

Ollie James Wins To Be United States Senator Nomination

Ollie James wins a ballot in the Kentucky General Assembly for the United States Senate seat to succeed Thomas H. Paynter with 10 votes against Howard P. Morrow's 28. A joint ballot in the House and Senate will confirm the selection tomorrow, as James is an incumbent from Kentucky's First District and a veteran Democrat.

Frankfort Jane Vallor United States Thomas H Paynter Ollie MI Jaimes Kentucky Howard P Morrow Hongs Senate James Bryan Far Gor Gdedel Kantucky Noa Btates Hy Fe

Awakened Husband Discovers Wife Dead in Charleston W

Thomas Faybill woke early on January 9 in Charleston W to a nearby residence fire. While trying to rouse his wife, he found her dead from heart failure, triggering an emergency response and investigation.

Charleston Thomas Faybill

Price of Oil Rises as York Standard Announces Advance

The Standard Oil Company today announced a ten point price increase across all refined petroleum grades. Refined in cans now at 16 cents higher, standard white in barrels at 760, and refined in bulk at 410. The move affects market prices and consumer costs.

York Standard Oil Gombany Today

Democrats Say Harmon Should Have Attended Jackson Banquet

Democrats say Gov Harmon missed a Jackson day banquet and Democratic committee meeting, a move seen as a tactical blunder. He received a last minute verbal invite during his December visit, sparking debate over lack of coordination with Bryer partisans and Ohio progressives. Harmon's speech defended his record but misaligned with other addresses, possibly harming his standing.

Jackson Gov Harmon Mitdflomar HH Moore Ohio Gov Harmontet Bryer Col Bryan Wilson Yenator Harmon Ohio Progressive Democrata Ycntioners Ag

Woman appeals to police as husband and thief flee

Mrs Mary Lacey mother of four says her home at 1961 Killiet Southeast was stripped of furniture clothing and even pantry food while she searched for work on Monday morning. Neighbors report W H Lacey moved in during her absence and took everything. Detectives found the missing items but not Lacey who formerly worked as a handwriting expert in Washington. He had left his wife months ago.

Mary Fs Lacey Hanisa W H Lacey Lacey Second Street Washington

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