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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
1
Taft supporters won decisive delegate votes in Coalgate Oklahoma as Roosevelt backers claim Missouri backing grows. Stirrings from party leaders indicate top Republicans weigh a third term issue and a possible Roosevelt candidacy.
The article discusses L Van Loy urging a formal statement on Theodore Roosevelt's candidacy, with references to Stubbs, Abbetts, and Taft era politics. It notes Constitution and party dynamics, calling for maturity and disciplined direction, while warning against divisive backroom moves. The piece emphasizes the need to avoid entangling the Republican party in a debate that could aid the Democrats.
The Fourth Oklahoma district elects Taft delegates by 118 to 32. Gov Hadley of Missouri backs Roosevelt for president, Gov Stubbs of Kansas urges Roosevelt to decide on candidacy, claiming strong demand in Kansas. Gen Felix Agnus of Baltimore raises the third term issue. Polls show Taft favored by Republicans and Harmon favored by Democrats. Bryan supports Wilson in his split with Col Harvey.
In a public Eastward letter William J Bryan endorses Woodrow Wilson’s break with Col Harvey and Henry Watterson over Wilson’s presidency. He argues cooperation is impossible between men with opposing views on public questions, noting Harvey’s support helped neither Wilson nor his cause and urging party unity while cautioning against desertions.
James A Ferrall of United States Steel Corp testified before a Stanley steel trust investigating committee that U S Steel has had no business dealings with International Harvester for five to six years. He denied rebates to Harvester and explained export growth through U S Steel Products Co and the Isthmian Steamship Co. He said there is no monopoly and outlined how a $1.4 million annual bonus pool is distributed among workers and managers.
Senate passes a bill requiring all DC street railway companies to issue free universal transfers between lines within 200 feet of each other. The measure, backed by official hearings, may move quickly in the House, with potential presidential action if no major amendments arise.
Beachy, famed daredevil pilot, staged a terrifying 40 foot drop during an International Aviation meet in Los Angeles. After vanishing from sight, crowd feared a fatal plunge similar to Rutherford and Arch Hoxsey tragedies. He reappeared minutes later, laughing and waving, sending the crowd into a mix of relief and astonishment.
A jury awarded Mrs Elizabeth Snowden twenty five dollars in her suit against Dr Morton P Dickeson over a vicious pet monkey that bit her on the ankle as she dressed after it climbed through a window and hid under a chair. The defense argued the monkey was tame and provoked.
Frankfort Kentucky legislators pass a resolution inviting Henry Watterson to address the lower house. Watterson, then in Washington, intended to depart soon for Florida to spend the winter, making him Kentucky s choice for the Democratic presidential nomination.
United States Judge Wolverton grants Northern Pacific a chance to examine internal organs of Charles I monkey that died in a baggage car between Seattle and Portland last year. Owner Charles Judge seeks 1000 damages while the case cites a 200000 claim for medical or other uses.
Amain street report says Sanders and Broussard face a possible second primary in Louisiana New Orleans returns show Michel leading Walker Hall and James Michela campaign leaders claim a 10000 vote edge for Michel while late tallies hint Sanders and Broussard set for a runoff for the U S Senate. Foster Ransdell race remains tight in the quarter.
Premier Yuan Shi Kai secretly visited the imperial palace and backed a resumption of hostilities. He advised Manchus to unite, fund the campaign, but wait for revolutionary advance. The empress dowager and princes weighed options after yesterdays palace conference, favoring conflict as the only solution. A Times dispatch notes Wu Tingfang sent a conciliatory telegram suggesting wording changes to the abdication decree to clarify the throne’s powers.
Reports describe a system rewarding helpful suggestions and bonuses for improvements like a brakeman’s dumping machine. The Washington event notes the bishop in Norwich invoking clerical discipline causing Rev F P Farrar to be deposed from preferment. Farrar, once domestic chaplain to King George, is linked to royal service and Sandringham, with his wife returning to the continent.
The Duke of Connaught and party arrive in New York and prepare for a restrained reception by President Taft. A cavalry escort from Fort Myer may meet them at Union Station, with security by Metropolitan police. Ambassadors Bryce and Butt coordinate, while Knox decides reception details. The group then tours the city from a skyscraper tower before departing at midnight.
The issue reports Taft’s victory in Oklahoma and a reception at the White House as national events unfold. It notes Bryan’s stance supporting Governor Wilson and previews upcoming transfers and committee movements in Congress.
Special to The Wasmasoos rose Atlantic City NJ Jan 2 three hundred old square grand pianos are to go up in smoke at the National Piano Dealers Association annual convention in May. Pianos will be shipped from across the country and piled six feet high near Mendowa. A torch will ignite the bonfire as the spectacle of the shore gathering. Mayor Harry Bacharach granted permission for the conflagration.
French charge d affaires Legrand says Paris will demand formal reply today on freeing Turks taken from the steamship Manouba. Italy promises to consider the request after consultations with the premier, signaling a quick settlement attempt and a friendly mood between Italy and France.
Police and a coroner investigate a grim tragedy in Haute as William HW McVey of Taylorville reportedly killed his wife and child before possibly taking his own life. A stepdaughter raised an alarm. bodies were found in a hovel with no visible wounds. Authorities seek whether poisoning or a pact led to the deaths.
Standard Oil Company of New York was fined $8,500 by Judge Hazel in U S district court for 14 percent violations of the interstate commerce law. It accepted rate concessions from the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads on shipments to and from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont. The company and the railroads were indicted by a federal grand jury last December. The Pennsylvania Railroad was fined $35,000 and the New York Central $20,000 after pleading guilty. The maximum fine could reach $2,860,000 or $20,000 per count.
A man named Voekstad fell into an icy well during a 15 below zero dip as his daughter aged about 12 months drove a mite to seek help while he fought to breathe. He stood on a ledge to keep his mouth and nose above water as danger hovered between life and death.
A stately White House winter reception honored the U S Supreme Court with 1400 guests including diplomats, senators, and former Vice President Morton. Justice McKenna led the receiving line in mourning, while Mrs Taft wore apple green velvet and other attendees displayed ornate gowns and diamonds.
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