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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
1
Governor Wilson hosts national committee members at his Sea Girt summer home to discuss platform chairmanship and campaign plans. Contenders for chair include McCombs Hudspeth and OGorman with debates over Smith’s possible visit and timing.
Chicago July 2 The nomination of Woodrow Wilson was greeted with joy by Gov Deneen and the regular Republican organization. The governor views Col Roosevelt as a strong foe. Revell from Oyster Bay praised Wilson as progressive yet bossed, while Dunne, the Democratic nominee, said the Democrats are united behind the ticket. Democrats claim Wilson and Marshall strongest ticket. Harrison and Sullivan factions pledge full support.
New York July 2 Wall Street began to name odds of 16 to redax that Wood row Wilson would defeat both William H Taft and Theodore Roosevelt at the November elections. These odds were named tentatively and no tagers of any consequence reacte. Within a fortnight however it is expected betting sentiment will develop and definite bets will become daily occurrences.
Baltimore dispatch reports financier Thomas F. Kysn says the Baltimore convention reflects the independent will of the party and calls for unity to support Gov Wilson. Senator O Gorman and Charles Murphy praise harmony and predict broad voter support, with John B Stanchfield comparing the ticket to Grover Cleveland’s.
Kid McCoy announces marriage in London to Mrs Bina Valentine as Northan Selby reports. The Washington Post notes a drafted Democratic platform clause regarding national committee member selection, sparking concern among groups of organization politicians. Public notices reference Baltimore railroad fare validity until July.
Sagamore Hill hosts Roosevelt allies Dixon Flinn Perkins Munsey Van Valkenburg amid third party plans. Roosevelt denies abandoning fight while noting some losses, predicts a dull period after Baltimore nominating conv. and contends need for a national anti boss party with no firm name yet.
New Jersey progressives rally behind Gov Wilson as presidential candidate and say Roosevelt has no right to form a third party. Jersey City leader Mark Fagan calls for principle over party and criticizes Roosevelt after Wilson nomination. Also notes transport timetable and route changes for Palm Beach and Jacksonville services.
Unidentified boy threw a stone at an automobile carrying Mrs Roosevelt and Col Roosevelt near Jackson Avenue Woodside. Roosevelt halted the car en route to Oyster Bay and, with a workman, questioned many boys but could not identify the culprit. The incident drew the remark that the offender would be forgotten in two months.
Seagirt New Jersey July 3 State Senator Franklin D Roosevelt of New York called on Gov Wilson. He met Ker mitt Roosevelt, cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, who joked that Franklin said Pop has been praying for Clark, reflecting a light political moment during the visit.
A Chinese assailant fired at Hongkong governor Sir Francis Henry May near the post office but the bullet pierced only the governor's chair. Soldiers surrounded the scene and captured the attacker as tensions rise over British ambitions in the region. News notes May's rise to governorship and fears of territorial expansion.
President Taft arrives by special train at 8:30 in Beverly Massachusetts for a four day vacation. Cal Dodge will give an address of welcome and Mayor Frank A Dodge will speak for the city to about ten thousand residents. A parade will escort him to Parematta, his summer home, with city officials and local civic groups participating.
Paris July 4 European Herald reports Prince Ludovic Pignatelli, former secretary of the Spanish legation in Washington, shot himself last night and is in grave condition. He had recently returned from the United States where he pursued American social life and romance, with religion reportedly blocking marriage.
Eight year old Ray Argétsinger was found nearly dead from hunger and thirst in the timber near Devils Lake on the Couderay Indian reservation. The search, aided by Bloodhounds from Ashland and two Chippewa trackers, traced the missing boy who wandered away on Sunday noon four miles from his home before conditions forced his rescue.
Nineteen passengers on an elevated Boston surface car were thrown into a panic when a dynamite stick exploded on the track. Windows shattered and flooring ripped at the front, but no injuries. Later, cars in various city sections were stoned and service disrupted to some extent.
Rebels and government troops clash in Bachimba Canyon near Chihuahua as artillery and infantry assault the fortress like gorge. About 6,000 on each side fight six hours with heavy shelling and failed frontal attacks. Huerta directs federal guns from canyon rims while Orozco's forces defend entrenched positions.
Edith Chase wife of Major Arthur Wallace Chase an army officer involved in wireless telephone promotion is in the Washington Asylum Hospital after a May taxicab robbery claim of a pearl necklace valued over $3,000 and $50 in cash. Police pursued the missing jewels but found nothing. She later reported renewed illness and nervous collapse. She was hospitalized and her husband in California was notified, a New Jersey relative considered while detectives continued the investigation.
Roosevelts and Wyomings leaders appear with headlines on Wilson support and Taft split. Reports cover treasury chaos, a striking self-harm incident at sea, asylum leadership, and party debates. Abundant names and events signal a crowded era of partisan maneuvering and market notes.
Berlin reports a forthcoming meeting of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Czar Nicholas II to announce the engagement of Prince Adalbert, third son of the Kaiser, and Grand Duchess Olga, eldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas. The anticipated union would unite two imperial houses and is slated for a formal betrothal in coming weeks.
Leonard Hewett, a New York man, boarded the Norfolk to Baltimore steamer City of Baltimore. He left a note requesting the captain inform Austin Maury at a New York address and cover telegraph costs. A pistol shot was heard late at night and Hewett's body was not recovered.
Special to The Washington Post New York July 2 Four men detailed to guard Col John Jacob Astor's tomb in Trinity Cemetery with four hour shifts police watch near the river. The guards were placed there by Wi A Dobbyn secretary to Col Astor now with Vincent Astor.
A mine disaster near Satarselt in Germany claims fourteen lives after a fire damp explosion. Rescue crews reported heavy smoke and difficulties reaching the pit as officials investigate the accident and its cause.
A yearlong clash between Secretary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Andrew culminated in Andrew’s resignation amid calls for a congressional probe. The letter to President Taft alleged Treasury inefficiency, mood-driven mismanagement, and paralysis of operations.
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