Debate Over Missouri Delegation Sparks National Interest
In 1912 the Missouri fight over presidential hopefuls Clark and Bryan shapes convention strategy. Organizers fear a split primary would harm both men, while Bryan seeks to avoid harming any nominee. The Missouri state convention outcome appears pivotal to party unity and pledged delegations.
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Hrgan
Missouri
Bryan
Baltimore
Champ Clark
Jsa
Joplin
Halfimore
Alaska and Congress Face Alaska’s Needs and Army Reform
Clark of Alaska challenges misapprehensions about the territory at Waterbury New developments press for federal action on administration, hospitals, and forts. Taft’s pending message to Congress may spur concrete Alaska aid as army reorganization seeks centralized defenses. The Forty Immortals list provokes pride and critique amid national literary figures.
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Clark
Alaska
Waterbury
Conn
Congress
de Thonenda
Iutta
United States
District of Columbia
Taft
Jurisdiction Over Niagara Falls Turmoil in Congress
The Niagara Falls water rights fight centers on federal jurisdiction and New York riparian claims. The New York attorney general protests a proposed act allowing higher power usage, arguing only navigation regulation falls under federal control.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
House
State of
New York
Niagara River
Congress
Board of Army Engineers
Labor Cost Gaps Drive Steel Trade War
The passage notes labor costs in Northern and Southern steel production, with Pig Iron costs over 90 percent of total. It cites Mr. Schwab and Mr. Underwood on competition, claims no steel rivalry beyond the Alleghenies to the Atlantic, and mentions Pittsburgh as a center where trusts and independents wage a low-price battle. It also discusses immigration policy as a factor in labor costs, with native labor deemed cheaper than imported.
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South
Birmingham
House
Schwab
Underwood
Mr. Austin
Alleghenies
Atlantic Coast
Fittsburet
English Crown Gets All Treasure Trove and Babies Debate
A long mixed editorial notes the Equitable Life Assurance Society's stance favoring better care for existing babies over increasing birthrates, arguing lives saved outweigh quantity. It also covers a legal dispute over Roman coins found at Corbridge, likely to favor the crown, and remarks on aristocratic treasure, museum handling, and royal plans with a wry, period tone.
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Equitable Tife Absurance Society
Col. Reppavelt
Insurance Corporation
Corporation
Timn
Conservation Bureau
Bureau
Aafe
Equitable Life Assurance Society
United Kingdom
Ireland
Duke of
Northumberland
Corbridge
John
Northumberlané
Cotbridge
Gordrid Manor
Farl of
Pembroke
Lord Pembroke
Wiltshire
Saliabury
Treasury
British Museum
Sallebury
Uis
Wilton House
Streasiry
Great
Britain
Menor
Anchey Brant
Theo
Couregs
Kansas 61 Years Old State Society Celebrates With Fanquet
Kansas state group marks its 51st anniversary with a banquet at Congress Hall Hotel hosted by the Wansee Association of Wsist. More than 190 attendees, including many representatives and dignitaries, join a festive program of vocal and instrumental performances as pink carnations decorate the tables.
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Cepitel
Congress Hall
Wansee Association
Wsist
McKinley
W. W. Smith
Essociation
Ware
D. R. Anthony
Philip P. Campbell
George A. Neeley
Joseph Tagwart
Frederick 5. Jeckean
I. D. Young
Charles Curtis
Joseph L. Bristow
Augusta AM
Viole Schippert
Merrily I Foam
Rosatie
Miss Schippert
Akbreuber
Orin J. Wield
J.B. Tutte
J. McCabe
Spiivan
Col
W. W. Sealth
Fay N. Seaton
Dre
Cleo Gy Hardy
Georea W. Reichard
Georea W. Reichard, Mr and Mea 2 1. Belcher, Mr. and M69
Georoge Wood
Carl’ $. Cooper
Mire Prather
Cheries
Bridges
Carl H. Osborn
Charles Crawford
Cape
G. c. Waat
Metter
W. D. Ward
Don Y. Bagot
Frank J. Ball
Mise Rother Githmn
Ruth J. Gime
D. J. Roberts
John Bond
Bepierain
Heory
Minton
Culkernon
Dorothea
J. Wort
Gaither
HA. Sttexrott
Birlokrotl
Gibert G. Ware
M. B
Rear England Seeks Island Palmyra Under Rumor Inquiry
Rumors that Gryst Hritain planned to take Palmyra Island about 800 miles southwest of Hawaii prompted a State Department inquiry yesterday. Officials said they were unaware of any ownership dispute and stressed no issue is being raised.
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Gryst Hritain
Palmyra Island
Hawaii
State Department
WEEDS CADETS AT WEST POINT
War Department seeks relief as ten vacancies remain at the Military Academy amid efforts to fill eligibles. Secretary Stimson asks Congress for permission to use alternates after principals named by Congress have been appointed.
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West Point
Stimson
Aid of
Congress
Tas Mukary Academy
War Department Haa
Army Orders and Promotions List From Fort Leavenworth
Army orders announce leaves extended promotions and transfers for officers across infantry cavalry artillery and staff. Names include Joun Brooke Henry Meyer Elmer Rick Cantle Whman Thall Marpee Anderson Morrison Grant Allen Bunker Kennedy Budd Buddy Norton Love Flohrr and others with retirements and assignments to various posts and duties.
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Joun ¢. W. Brooke
Constaetillery Corps
Fink Lient
Henrt A. Meyer
Fort Leavenworth
Kaos
Elmer F. Rick
Pourtaents Tmienery
Benjamin F Cantle
Twanty-plath Infantry
Mcelroy
Meigox
Jar
Prakk A. Grant
Puartermaster
Moptarey
Cal
Frank Ommatiam
New ‘York City
Oédstal Duslhene
Firat
Linut
Alexandrr
W Maigel
Orduence Depertmant
Elrore
Om Effin
Leg B. Allen
Budy M. Bunker
Willam
Charles ¥. Kennedy
William FP. J. Buddy
Firat Lipot
Frank Bugom
Augustur Norton
Coast Artillery
Ninty-third Company
Thales Liames
Ordnance Departments
Clachanatl
Ohio
John G. W. Brock
Covat Artillery Serps
Settve
James M. Love
Fifteenth Infantry
Ormentset
Kentucky
Twelfth Cavalry
Sax Wranelsey
William A. Duncan
Median Corps
New York
Ely
Waltor C. Smith
Fourtgenth Cavalry
Sergt
Clevh XI
SYRUM
Reuruiting
Macon
Naval Orders From The Yard To Various Stations
A series of naval orders lists Lieut C W Fowler to New York Navy Yard and other transfers. Names include T Lent Scudder Kutch sent to Nevat Hospital Annapolis Md for treatment, Buck acting as ast. Buck, and several officers assigned to ships and stations with arrivals and destinations such as Guantanamo, New Orleans, San Diego, and Shanghai.
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C. W. Fowler
Navy Yard
New York
T. Lent
Scudder Kutch
Nevat Hospital
Annapolis
Baume Mito
Retubew
Ghapgkel
Xankings
Aberanda
Shanghai
Cavite
Yearpton
Teleste
Constantinople
Paul Sarg
Aint Frebic
District Th Congress Bill on Highways and Institutions
A congressional note outlines proposed district legislation by Mr Gallinger authorizing the opening and widening of highways within a district and amending the chartering of educational institutions. It requires a university to show substantial value and adherence to act provisions, with no diploma validity unless incorporated under federal act.
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Gallinger
Bareey Farm
Me. Gatlinger
Cota Aleners
As & University
Almar
Congress
Senate Proceedings Stir About Bills and Hearings
Senate sessions featured two memorials from Minnesota legislators, a debate on a bill to strengthen the food and drug law, and a proposed omnibus committee for investigations. Hearings into labor editions at the steel yard continued, with adjournment set for noon today after a long afternoon.
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Senate
Qenater Williams
Patty
Essing
Benator Fallmer
Tom Kempler Gallinger
Chitman
Delaware
United
Mersbel Swain
Steel Vient
Somey Trust
Engamillas
Howe
Alumni elect officers at Columbia University meeting
The District Alumni Association of Columbia University held its annual meeting at the University Club. Officers elected include President Dr. Marcus Benjamin and vice presidents Dr. Laws and Dr. C T G Anderson. Treasurer Willem Waller and secretary George Oakley Totten elected. dinner planned for Cosmos Club April 13 with deans likely attendance. Delegates appointed for alumni day February 12 trustee election. Cooperation with Columbia Dramatic Club for February 8 play noted. Significant subscription raised by the Columbia Athletic Association.
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District Alumni Association of
Columbia University
University Club
Marcus Benjamin
Laws
C. T. G. Anderson
W. H. Hillyer J
J. M. Gitterman
Achools
Coluroia
Cosmos Club
Columbia Dramatic Club
Columbia Theater
Columbia Athietic Association
Officers Return to Regiments Under Wood Plan
Mej Gen Leonard Wood announced that about half of army officers will be returned to their regiments in months. Future detail selections from corps will favor those with two years continuous troop service. Many from central staff and Washington details will be relieved, with some exceptions for Maj C R Darnal and Maj F F Ruseau who work on water purification and typhoid study in Panama Philippines and Porto Rico.
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King
Guean
Atlantic
Maryland
Crothera
Duke of Connaught
New & Favorite
York
Washington
George
Queen Mary
Can
Tnis
New York
Que
Australis
South Africa
Prince of ‘Wales
Prince of Wales
Hussara
India
Héwerd VII
Duke of Clarence
King George IV
Hussars
Queen Alexandra
Alderahot
Manquigu du Fonteuat
Leonard Wood
Army
Panama Canal Zone
Philppines
Porto Rico
Maj. C. R. Darnal
F. F. Ruseau
Te Medical Corps
Norwegian Explorer Sverdrop Seeks U.S. Citizenship
Senate commerce committee favors exempting Otto Neyman Sverdrop from five year residence naturalisation rules. Sverdrop, a Norwegian explorer, aims to become an American citizen and captain of a U.S. sailing vessel. He served as second in command of Nansen’s Arctic expedition of 1908–98, entering the polar sea near Newbertan islands and drifting to latitude 55 north before exiting at Spite bergen.
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Senate
Sverdrop
Otto Neyman Sverdrop
Senate Committee On Commerce
Norway
Nansen
Polar Sea
Newbertan Islands
Acre Os
Spitebergen
Eulogy for Justice Harlan Praised by Supreme Court Leaders
A lant tribute to the late Associate Justice John M. Harlan was delivered by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice White spoke as Attorney General Wickersham presented resolutions passed by the bar. The remarks portrayed the court as noble yet accessible, strong yet beloved by the people. Canadian Commissioners Visit Washington for International Waterways Talks to coordinate with U S colleagues on preliminary organization and awaiting tasks.
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Justce
John M. Harlan
Supreme Court
White
Wickersham
Bar
Mame Lawyara
United States Supreme” Court
Exppert
Ottawa
Ontario
International Waterways Commitsion
Washington
Alaska Resources and Coal Lands Debate Sparks Alaska Needs
Gov. Walter B Clark of Alaska argues in Washington Post remarks that Alaska faces simple, solvable coal, railroad, and harbor questions. He criticizes demagoguery and false statements, urges truthful policy on public lands, transportation, and fisheries to prevent resource exhaustion and ensure fair access for all.
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Northern Territory
Aysdal
Washington Post
Waterbury
Conn
McKinley Amocia
Thm
Connecticut
Walter B Clark
Alarka
Alaska
Conareas
Aliske
Aiseka
Pacific
Controller Bay
Controller Bay Fiasco, Metiaselty
United States
Far West
Teaga
Alaaka
Alsske
Tackies Flaw 6000 Dowry Scheme Aboard Navy Ship
A speculative plot among sailors forms a large matrimonial club promising a $6000 dowry. Enlisted men would donate $1 each to fund wedding presents for sailors who wed, targeting about 6000 members. The plan promises large startup gifts but risks heavy costs if many marry late.
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United States
Pointed Paragraphs in Chicago News Sayings and Jests
A string of quips on gender and social conduct mocks relationships and ambitions. It features aphorisms about women cutting acquaintances, men refusing to sing to prove love, discouragement, marriage revealing flaws, and sharp edges of bravado. Each line offers a bite sized societal stereotype.
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Chicago News
Bung Square
Reflections of a Bachelor in old Times
A curio from a New York era column contemplates marriage, wealth, and social snobbery. It hints that money buys status and that praising a woman's beauty may backfire if timing lacks sincerity. It muses on ambitions, ancestors, and comforts of fashion.
Indiana Indians Seen Backing Renomination At National Convention
State official Charles H. Anthony in Washington predicts Indiana delegates will unite for President Roosevelt's renomination, despite opposition to a third term and shifting alignments with Governor Harmon and Speaker Clark. Other delegates warn Hawaii and Japan risks shape Pacific policy, urging a balanced naval buildup and avoiding war.
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Toten
Indiana
Cpl
Rossevelt
Sts
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Harmon
Harman
Clark
Kern
Maranall
Kentucky Politicians Divide On Presidential Nominees
Gen George H Harries, a Kentucky observer, notes sharp partisan split among Kentucky politicians amid Roosevelt Taft and Wilson talk. He predicts Taft will win Kentucky delegates though Roosevelt influence grows. Wilson’s position weakened by Watterson Harvey episode. Other names and state talks suggest Clark, Spemerwood as Dem prospects with Chamberlain seen as a strong VP choice.
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George H. Jarries
Washington
Loutaville
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Harries
Wallord
Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Taft
Col Roosevelt
Guv Wilson
Charop Clark
Oscar Spmerwood
Jerwood
Oregon
United States
Chamberlain
Senate
Walliam R King
State Supreme Court of
Kernan
Supreme Court of
Senato
Aize
Woogrow ‘Wilgon
New Jersey
Evecuthe
Watterson-Harvey
Primdriea
Gov Hann
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