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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1912

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Taft Speech in Cleveland Appeals for Republican Unity

President Taft, in Cleveland, urges Republicans to stand by pledged reforms and face the nation with confidence. He defends vetoed bills on wool and cotton revisions and reviews administration achievements, speaking to 650 Tippecanoe Club members as part of his three day visit.

Republicana Tippecanoe Club James Garfield Chamber of Commerce Teveland Ohio Tate Staley Kpublicans Republian Rttus United States Tee Dafece Sua Notrom Democratic Sres Congresa Pala

Darrow Indicted For Bribery In McNamara Case

Clarence Darrow union labor attorney indicted by Los Angeles County Grand Jury on two counts of bribery and corruption of jurors in the McNamara dynamite case. Two jurors named Bain and Lockwood alleged to have been bribed. detective Franklin also charged. Bail set at 20 000. maximum penalty 20 years and 410 000. Darrow vows innocence and arraignment set for Thursday.

Los Angeles Cal Clarence & Darrow McNamara Darrow Robert Bain James B. McNamara Ilfa Bert Franklin Bain and Lockwood Rankiln McNamaras Art Rogers Times Building Hesee Schmidt Caplan T McNutt Indiana Sui 1Or Ams Twiempte Davis McNamara Sane Col Charles 8. Young N. P. Conrey George H. Hutton Tampa Fla Encape J. D. Fredericks Clarence 3. Darrow Sain Fredericks Feh American Federation of Labor Key West Lost Angeles

Riots in Lawrence End with Woman Dead and Militia On Duty

In Lawrence Massachusetts a day of voting ended in a riot that left Anna Lopezio a striking mill hand dead and a policeman stabbed. Militamen and police beat back a thousand strong mob at Everett mills as rioters fired into the ground and stoned workers trying to reach plants. Governor Foss ordered twelve additional infantry companies and two cavalry troops to Lawrence to reinforce already deployed troops to prevent further parades and attacks.

Lawrence Mass Everett Mills Anna Lopezio Tily Oncar Henolt Pentony Ft 19 Harry B. Campbell Company F Haverhill Gov. Fosa

Doctor Bucked Tiger in Newport Gambling Search

Brown University professor Carnl Aronovic pursued evidence of gambling in Newport. He sat in a backroom poker game on Thames Street and played policy on Long Wharf, losing money before he believed he had evidence. He wonders if he was cold checked by the packers of the crusade.

Brown University Newport R. 1 Carnl Aronovic Ha Tolla Thames Street Long Wharf

Broussard to Be Senator in Louisiana Spotlight

New Orleans reports the withdrawal of Gov Jared Sanders from the Democratic second primary secures Robert F Broussard the Senate seat to replace John R Thornton. Broussard to take office in 1915 while Ransall, who beat Senator Foster in the primary, will be sworn in in March 1914.

New Orleans Robert F. Broussard United States John R. Thornton Jared ¥. Sanders Mroussard Ransall Foster

Turkey Trot Leads To Cell

Walter Sweeney proprietor of a Thirty-first Street resort was sentenced to six months on Blackwell's Island for running a dance hall without license. Defense testified to harmless dances and an instructor offered to demonstrate the steps but was declined. The court denounced the dances as indecent and jailed Swasney.

Hal New York Walter & Sweeney Bleckwells Island Mr. Swasney

Strikers Tie Up Lisbon in General Strike

Lisbon sees a general strike in sympathy with outlying districts. Newspapers halted, theaters closed, and streetcars dynamited. Striking committee demands release of Arrested Evora protesters and dismissal of Evora governor amid bomb blasts with no injuries reported.

Lisbon Evora Kimney Gloria

Col Roosevelt’s Position on Nomination

The Washington Post reports Roosevelt will seek the Republican nomination only if the people clearly back him as the man to tackle the nation’s big tasks. He does not attack Taft and has previously deemed Taft’s nomination probable, signaling a conditional, public-driven stance.

Washington Post New York Janus Chicago New York Herald Chicago Evening Post Shell Toy Banda Theodore Roosevelt Taft

Italian magnate’s murder confession ties wife to crime

Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Greagion Scoglio wife of Dominico Scoglio a Wickham railroad contractor admitted in Beckley West Virginia court to poisoning her husband with strychnine given through a glass of refreshments. Her admirer Petro Deroglio also confessed aiding the crime and both were sentenced to life imprisonment.

Washington Post Huntington W. Va Greagion Scoglio Dominica Scoglio Wickham Petro Dbrogno Staleigh County Beckley McGhanis Dbrogio Cbroglio

Five Die In Ice Yacht Crash On frozen Menominee ice

Special to Susquehanna Washington Times reports five people were killed during an ice yacht race in Menominee Michigan when Carl Olsen steered too close to a stake post causing a violent spin. Olsen and two companions died at once with two bystanders later succumbing to injuries. A boy and Floya Haines were bruised by the falling vessel after fleeing the scene.

Sus Wssenington Pos Menominee Mich Carl Olsen Olsen John Dix Floya Haines

Death takes Duke of Fife on voyage to Khartum

London Jan 23 The Duke of Fife and his wife Princess Louise died in Egypt from exposure after the Delhi wreck. His death shocks Britain and alters royal plans for King George V and Queen Mary’s return from India. The Duke, born November 10 1839, leaves two daughters and held roles in West ness and British South Africa Company.

Asgaun Upper Egypt Tan Duke of Fife George V Great Britain London Khartum Gordon Delhi Egypt Rayat Portsmouth King George Queen Mary India Fife Prince da Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar Prince of Wales Edward VII Westness Sir Samuel Scott & Co British South Africa Company Aberdeen Bali Princess Royal Princess Alexandra Maud Ireland

Steel tariff bill passed by House amid party splits

The Democratic metal tariff revision passed 210 to 109 in the House. Twenty insurgent Republicans supported it, while Colorado Democrats Martin Rucker Taylor opposed the measure. Payne and Mann fought for amendments as debate closed, and a Senate storm looms with expected confrontations over the steel tariff.

House Underwona Colorado Martin Rucker Taylor Lyle and Lindbergh Minnesota Haugen Hubbard Woods Iowa Sfelgesen North Daxata Jackson Murdock Young Hansay Kent and Stephens California Kinkaid Norris Sloan Nebraska Lafferty Oregon la Follette and Warburton Washington Lenroot Morse Nelson Wisconsin Anderson Miller Volstead Steenerson Cowper Exch Kepp French Idaho Good Green Kendall Kennedy Pickett Town Hayes Payne New York Mrr Underwood Mann Democratic Freeist Mr. Mann Senate Finance Committee

Battle ship funding cut divides Democrats in Congress

Democrats split over an amendment to drop the battleship appropriation from the public buildings bill. Hobson and allies promise a special caucus to restore ships while FitzGerald presses limits on federal building spending, arguing finances justify restraint and delaying new projects.

Congress House Committee On Burnett Alabama Hobson Hobsen Fitzgerald New York Clark Underwood

LIMIT ON MIDDIES CANDY AT ANNAPOLIS ACADEMY

Naval Academy authorities bar midshipmen from bringing candy into Bancroft Hall or receiving sent packages. Each midshipman may buy one dollar of candy per month at the academy store, charged to him from government funds. Some midshipmen oppose the rule feeling treated as children. others oppose the limited variety of candy offered.

Washington Annapolis Naval Academy Academy Bancroft Hall Midshipmen

Darrow Indicted on Bribery Charge

The article reports Clarence Darrow facing an indictment on bribery charges as part of ongoing legal proceedings. It notes related political and social reactions, with emphasis on the legal process and potential impact on public opinion.

Nationalists Introduce Duma Measure on Customs Duties

In St. Petersburg on January percent the nationalists proposed a Duma bill to prohibit entry of Jewish U.S. citizens into Russia. The bill also raises the general customs tariff and imposes special duties against American goods.

St. Petersburg Russia United States Sil

Chinese Rebels Victors in Northern Campaign Actions

Chinese revolutionary forces push toward Sunchenfu in Kiangsu and occupy Kucheng Anhwei on the Pukow Hankow line. Imperial troops withdraw from Tongchow after two confrontations with heavy casualties. Reports from Mukden cite murders of revolutionary suspects and calls for Red Cross aid from Tsinanfu and Tientsin.

Veking Revolutionary Sunchenfu Kiangau Gen Chang-bsun Tropa Kucheng Anhwei Pukow-Hankow Tongchow Tsinanfu Tientsin Red Cross Mukden Legation Herw

Prince May Get Embassy Amid German Diplomatic Shuffle

The Tageblatt hints Count Wilfr-Metternich, the German Ambassador in London, could be replaced, a move that would affect Britain Germany relations. Prince Henry of Prussia is floated as a possible ambassador while other details suggest a busy travel schedule with overnight rail plans.

Bertin Jan Tageblatt Hinta Wwilf-Metternich London Great Britain Germany Prince Henry of Prussia Snip

Watterson Attacks Wilson in Wardell Style Aid

Col Henry Watterson argues the sole issue is who lied about Ryan money and accuses Gov Wilson of evasive tactics. He recalls a New Jersey primary, a Manhattan Club conference, and a clash over funds while urging Democrats to beware a leader he deems disloyal and untrustworthy.

New Jersey Wilson Ryan Gov. Wilson Col. Watterson Col Henry Watterson Watterson-Wilson-Tillman Woodrow Wilson Martine Manhattan Club New York Cal. Watterson Col Watterson Mae Col. Harvey Carnegie United States

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