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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
5
Senator Tillman publishes a lengthy exchange accusing Gov. Wilson ally Harvey of arranging a false narrative to besmirch Henry Watterson and influence Wilson's presidential bid. Watterson defends himself, asserts no intent to harm Wilson, and asserts the truth of his statements about the Harvey affair and its political manipulation.
Senator Tillman accuses Col. Henry Watterson of concealing material facts in reporting the Wilson Harvey rupture. Watterson replies through his Kentucky associate Swasar Sherley, challenging the authority for the accusation and demanding candor about the causes behind the severed relations.
Walter B. McCombs, campaign manager for Gov. Wilson, rejects the allegation that Col. Watterson was asked to raise money for him. He declined comment for now and indicated a possible statement tomorrow. Col. Harvey also declined to comment on the publicized Watterson-Tillman correspondence.
Philadelphia January meeting of the Keystone party State committee drew representation from fewer than a quarter of counties. The committee endorsed a ticket of presidential electors advocating progressive principles and the initiative referendum and recall. The Keystone party, organized in the city, polled 382,121 votes for its gubernatorial candidate amid a fusion result in the recent municipal election that saw the mayor and city solicitor elected with Democrats.
Weather data from the U S Department of Agriculture reports low pressure systems tracking across the country with snowfall from the Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley. Colder air settles in the Northwest and Northeast as temperatures rise in the South and Southwest with unsettled conditions likely for the next two days. Northerly to northeasterly winds affect New England. Atlantic coastal winds moderate elsewhere. steamers report moderate to brisk northbound and southbound routes.
A Montreal better? passenger train traveling from Boston to Montreal on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine Railroad collided with a freight train near Winchendon. No injuries reported, damage limited to the engine and dome of the freight cars as per railroad office statements.
Representative Burleson of Texas publicly defends Gov. Wilson and elevates New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson as a leading candidate. He argues Wall Street’s influence blocked Ryan and Harvey, cites Manhattan Club aims, and predicts Wilson would win over Taft or Roosevelt, framing a two-banner choice for voters.
Missouri Democratic managers reject William J Bryan peace plan to split the delegation between Champ Clark and Joseph Folk. Bryan proposed dropping the weaker candidate after the first Baltimore convention ballot. Both faction leaders refused to discuss any compromise.
Vice President and Mrs Sherman marked their 31st wedding anniversary at the Vice President’s Utica home. They wed January 20 1881 and were joined by family in the celebration after arriving from Washington.
Gen Pe to Montero once hailed as Guayaquil hero was dragged from custody, shot, and burned after a court martial sentenced him to sixteen years. Protests roiled the city as crowds attacked the courthouse and public safety measures spread. Alfaro and Paez, captured with Montero, were reportedly sent to Quito for trial.
Salisbury Maryland prepares to issue $60,000 in bonds for street improvements and modern sewerage. Citizens met Wednesday night to approve the plan, marking Salisbury’s first bonded debt in years. The town previously issued a $50,000 bond the same period. An election at Colonial Beach Virginia will decide on bonds for a $20,000 towerage system and $317,000 for water works.
President Taft receives boost from Nicholas Longworth after his Oyster Bay visit, pledging support for renomination. Spearheaded by Senators Penrose Crane and Smoot, Taft allies stage a mobilization in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh with Penrose set to address the Young Men's Tariff Club, outlining a national campaign keynote.
Washington discussions report Sen Panrose and John L Wilson shaping Taft campaign strategy. Wilson predicts a Pacific Northwest push to reelect Taft, while Jane asserts Maine delegates will back Taft. Few Republicans oppose renomination as the path to victory. A separate Alaska note mentions a ton of gold dust arriving from Iditarod for Beratte. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as rheumatism remedy citing internal blood acidity correction.
A dense listing of church notices across multiple denominations including Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, and others. It details church names, locations, pastors, service times such as Holy Communion, morning prayers, sermon times, Sunday school, and special events like organ recitals and evening services.
Notice from American Telegraphone Co announces an annual stockholders meeting to elect trustees and conduct business at the old Acornic Temple Washington D C with judges of election and transfer books details. Also includes charter application for The Munsey Trust Company and notices from The Washington Gas Light Co Georges Creek Coal and Iron Co Pope Medicine Co and other stockholder meetings with dates, locations, and purposes.
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