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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
5
A historical manuscript fragment details a private meeting at the Manhattan Club with Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Col. George Harvey, discussing Wilson’s gubernatorial bid, a primary, and fundraising efforts. The author asserts a forthcoming出版 of proof to counter accusations and defends a planned public statement against criticism.
Gov. Wilson faces a volley of attack from Col. Henry Watterson as contentions over Harvey, Ryan, and Carnegie pension money resurface. Watterson denies acceptance of the accusation while Wilson aides call the Colonel’s speech refuting him, with McCombs saying the analysis confirms prior charges.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina laughs during a Washington patch report on Col. Watterson’s statement. He reads it three times then, folding the manuscript, confesses he will have nothing to say and declares he is out of the rumpus. The scene involves Governor Wilson’s supporters and Senator Martine of New Jersey with mentions of a primary election and a candidate named Smith.
United States Senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania spoke at the Young Man's Republican Tariff Club of Pittsburgh banquet and McKinley day celebration. He praised the Taft administration, warned that tariff changes threaten industry, and urged stable policies under Republican guidance for continued prosperity, citing protection and labor support as key.
The Burt and Hewlett Republican Central Club met at Avialaws Hall on Twelfth and R streets. A A Burt and BE Hewlett addressed the gathering as delegates to the Republican national convention and received an enthusiastic reception. A Grant Smith and Attorney John E Colling were endorsed as alternates. Officers present included Esau Winslow president John J Moore secretary G T Wart treasurer B S Morris chairman and Isajan Hood sergeant at arms.
New York peers largely back Senator Root William Barnes Jr and Nicholas Murray Butler as three of four at large delegates with conservative views. Frank Black or Andrew D White may fill the fourth. Taft supporters expect a favorable delegation despite reports of mixed signals from Washington. The primary law blocks district delegate instruction, while the state convention could shape at large picks. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad touts cures for scrofula and debility amid noisy editorial content.
Senate hearing on proposed use of power presses for currency printing as critics from the Printers Union press for investigations. Ralph warns of costs and asserts parity with hand presses, while Labor unions seek sworn testimony and full record in a looming clash over reform.
Thirteen persons were rescued after a perilous drifting ordeal in the Mississippi River. The party fled Wicklite Kentucky and reached Birds Point Missouri after being caught in a dangerous current last night, with survivors expressing relief at their narrow escape.
President Taft defends tariff reform calling for public verdict on bills as drawn. He highlights Payne tariff act benefits, tax on corporations, courts for customs, and civil and monetary reforms. He reviews railroad and interstate commerce acts, safety and workers laws, and currency proposals. He travels to Cleveland, meets James Garfield, and speaks to diverse groups including Hungarian residents.
The National Republican League issued a call for its twelfth biennial convention to be held in Chicago on June 18, the same day as the Republican national convention. Signed by President John Hays Hammond and Secretary D. A. Atherton, the event is expected to draw about 2,600 delegates. The league comprises young men’s Republican clubs nationwide and lists several prominent members including Job Hedges, Senator Heyburn, Senator Smoot, Judge Woodmansee, Representative Needham, and Henry B. Jackson.
Miss Elen M Stone, once held five months by Macedonian brigands, will address the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Wesley M E Church tomorrow evening sharing her captivity and ransom experience. Also active at a First Congregational Church convocation was a 50 voice chorus performing Mrs. Ben P Blake's Columbia's Congress. A Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing on the Kenyon-Sheppard bail drew prominent Georgians supporting anti liquor shipment to dry states. Preparations for meetings continued at 302 Sixth Street NW with a large lineup of WCTU officers and speakers. The first public meeting is set for this afternoon at Wesley Church W Street and F.
Weather Bureau note tracks disturbance moving east from Mississippi Valley toward Atlantic seaboard. Temperatures fall across the Deep South and Mississippi Valley then rise through Tuesday and Wednesday with planned clearing. Snow possible in New York area Tuesday morning, with fair conditions forecast for the East on Wednesday. Local report shows midnight to evening temperatures ranging from the 20s to 30s with varied precipitation readings.
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