Socialists Poised as Two Major Parties Fracture
Representative Victor Berger of Wisconsin predicts a substantial Socialist vote next November amid deep cleavages within both Republicans and Democrats. He cites perceived shifts at the Republican and Democratic conventions, critiques Taft and Roosevelt, and argues the Socialists offer a distinct path amid disintegrating major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor L. Berger
Wisonain
Socialista
Baltimore
Hicago
Wag
Berger
Livin Firth
Repubican
O Id
Taft
Roosevelt
Kangevelt Tang
Africa
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Rooset
Howsevelt Krings
Bla Trilane
Roomvelt
Democratic Party
Noma Achonhimister
Wilson
William Jennings
Clarkie
Bourne Post Plan Cuts Mail Classes Divides Nation Into Zones
Senate likely this week to consider Senator Bournes post office scheme altering mail classes from four to three and expanding parcels post to eleven pounds. The plan tax rates by distance across six zones based on latitude and longitude, with a 50 mile minimum zone and units of 30 minutes square, replacing the flat rate with a distance sensitive system. Bourne argues distance and cost justify change and opposes government ownership of express services as unwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourne
Senate
Committee On
Birth Announcement for Clarence Wo Lee's Daughter
A daughter was born Friday July 4 1912 to Mr and Mrs Clarence Wo Lee at their residence on Last Guard Street. The newborn adds a new member to the Lee family with relatives and neighbors reportedly sharing in the happiness.
Married. Yo Rawiin On Saturday Rio Irvity
The notice records a marriage performed Saturday by Judge Shandy Hugh Keeley of Powhatan Virginia between Emma J W Leng of Washington and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Shandy Hugh
Keeley
Powhatan
Emma Julta Raw Leng Shington
Died notices from early July including Garber and others
A sequence of death notices dated July 1912 from Washington area papers. Entries include Garber Sudivuls, Lovire Langdon, Phoyemmg of y Bar, interment private. Sutcendy at Greensboro. Beale at 303 Lostrert Alexandria. Cragg at summer home in Maryland. Okey from Fennie B.. and Anna Maria Gertrude Lowe with multiple heirs. Also notices for LuCketT Poteman Council attendance, Phelkitt and Phrriens records, and Smith, Valracle Ferdin and Isham Vassaull. Funeral times listed, several private interments, and relatives invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber Sudivuls
Lovire Langdon
Y Bar
Yuerret Fourteenth
Clifton Ots
Lostrert
Alexandria
Howe
Maryland
George Sncreave Beale
Okey
Lean Avenue
Philadelona
William K. Fenn
Asbury Park
Jutta FB. Fenn
Harthurs
Thomas
Prosper D Wann
Chicago
Harerabury
Luckett
Poteman Council
Funefal
Eh Street
ED. m. Smith
Stia m
Liam Robert Mith
Loon Rite Cathedral
Third
Rock Creek Cemetery
Valracle
Roosevelt Eyes South in Democratic Aid Move
Oyster Bay July 7 Col Roosevelt launches a call for the new progressive party signaling a growing national organization. He notes strong southern interest especially in North Carolina and parts of Tennessee, while Gen Daniel Sickles expresses support for Roosevelt’s plan to unite government and big business to tackle economic issues. Curry of New Mexico and Colby of New Jersey also visited.
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Wilson
Wlson
Mga
New Jersey
Pryder
Theodore Tooevedt
Socialist Party
Daniel E. Sickles
Oyster Bay
South
North Carolina
Tennessee
Col
Roosevelt
John M. Parker
Parker
Uew
Sickles
Daniel . Stekles
Col. Roosevelt
George Curry
New Mexico
Everett Colby
TO PLAN COLONEL S FIGHT Roosevelt Conference in North Carolina
Greensboro July 7 pol iticians gather to shape Roosevelt party policy in the state ahead of a conference of leaders. Attendees include Zeb Vance Walser Richmond Pearson W S Lusk W S Pearson J S Hoskins James Williamson T C Benbow, all Chicago delegates.
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Greensboro
Roosevelt
Col
Zeb Vance Walser
Chicago
Richmond Pearson
W. S. Lusk
Asheville
W. 8. Pearson
Charlotte
J. S. Hoskins
James Williamson
T. C. Benbow
Call by New Party Nomination Plan Goes Forward
A provisional committee issues a call for delegates from all states to meet in Chicago on August 5, 1912, to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates under a new party. The list includes jurists, governors, editors, and notable figures such as Hiram W. Johnson, Miles Poindexter, and Gifford Pinchot, with three Democrats among the signers.
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Sinai
Provisional Committee
Chicago
Congress
United States
Oscar Straus
New York
W. A. Prendergast
Oscar S. Straus
Woods Hutchlingen
Timothy L. Woodruff
Chauncey J. Hamlin
Henry L. Stoddard
North Dakota
A. Y. More
Oregon
Henry W. Coe
L. H. McMahan
Ohio
James R. Garfield
Oklahoma
George L. Priestly
Pennsylvania
A. van Valkenburg
William Finn
Gifford Pinchot
William Draper Lewis
Arghers
Ben 38. Lindsey
Denver
Julian Harris
Atlanta
Joel Chandler Harris
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Chester H. Rowell
Fresno Republican
Henry J. Allen
Wichita Beacon
L. J. McMahan
Salem
Oreg
E. A. van Valkenburg
Philadelphia North American
W. R. Melson
Kansas ‘City
Roosevelt supporters in Florida plan third party bid
Florida Republicans acknowledge Roosevelt opponents claim the 0 per cent figure and prepare to cast their votes and seats for the new party. H. L. Anderson, Florida Republican leader, says a state convention will meet in Jacksonville within two weeks to organize. He notes letters from prominent Florida men pledging support.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
H. L. Anderson
ELES SWARM TO PORTLAND FOR GRAND LODGE MEETING
Portland July 7 authorities report over twenty special trains plus regular services bringing delegates to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Hiks grand lodge session opening tomorrow. The grand forum met all day to review disputes and credentials. its secrecy hides two days of work ahead. Three candidates for grand esteemed leading knight named: George Addington Albany James L King Topeka and Frank King Providence. L. P. Leverent Keene N H seeks grand inner guard opposed by Fred Lee Clark Albuquerque N Mex.
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Portland
Oreg
Grand Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hiks
Grand Forum
Credentials Committee
George Addington
Albany
N. Y
James L King
Topeka
Kans
Frank King
Providence
R. 1
P. Leverent
Keene
N. H
Grand Inner Guard
Fred Lee Clark
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Prohibition National Convention Opens in Atlantic City
Delegates gather for the Prohibition national convention to nominate a President and Vice President, discuss liquor prohibition, woman suffrage, and initiative measures. National Chairman Charles B. R. Jones faces opposition. open race for the presidency with Eugene W. Chafin and Agron O. Watkins among contenders. Delegates apportioned by state, Pennsylvania leading with 187, Tulane is second with 161, New York third with 17, and the platform will be limited to 400 words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Bel Lively
C. R. Jones
N. J
Prohibition National Convention
Map
National Committee
Charles BR. Jones
W. G. Calderwood
Minneapolis
Eugene W. Chafin
Ilinois
Arizona
Agron
Watkins
Ohio
Minnesota
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Temperance Committee
FR. H. Pattop
Springfield
Joshue Lever Ing
Baltimore
Madison Larkin
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Tulinole
New York
Boy of 9 Accused in Fatal Harm to 6 Year Old
Special to The Washington Port Philadelphia July 7 A 9 year old Black boy William White is held in a house of detention for causing the death of 6 year old Mary Leidy during Independence Day events. White allegedly struck her with a sharp stick after she refused to share firecrackers and called him a Black person. She died in hospital that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Port
Philadelphia
William White
Mary Leidy
White
Lorimer Vote Close in Impeachment Week Begins
Congress opens a midsummer week of action with Lorimer impeachment likely and Archbald’s case headed for Senate action. House to vote on the seaman bill, radio laws, free ship provision, and anti gambling measures while Everglades drainage probes near end.
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Congress
Lorimer
Senate
House
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Pennsylvania
Houses
Judiciary Committee
Archbald
Kern
Dillingham
Vermont
Special’ Investigating Committee
Fletcher
Florida
Jones
Washington
Kenyon
Jows
Lea
Tennessee
Tilmots
United States
House Rules Committee
Everglades
Wilson
House Committee On Expenditures
Department of Agriculture
Moss
Woman on State Ticket in Rhode Island Socialists
Providence July 7 Helen Dougherty of Providence was named Socialist candidate for secretary of state at the state convention the first woman ever nominated for a Rhode Island state office Other nominations followed for governor Fassett Johnston lieutenant governor Fletcher Green Marcus Grinnell Curtis Carney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Helen ‘Dougherty
Rhode Island
Daniel Efi Fassett
Johnston
John T. Fletcher
Henry Green
Peter Marcus
William P. Grinnell
Stanley Curtis
East Providence
John E. Carney
Pawtucket
Americans to face British and others at Bisley match
American rifle team from the National Guard of Ohio will compete at Bisley England for the King's prize against Britain's best marksmen and other nations. After Bisley the squad travels to Blarie, France, for the tournament there.
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Wzeol Capitan
Guy Chmeroon
Capenn Harian Simon
Wilrighards
Hscaprow
Archritcheeld
WU Andrens
E Yweddy
Mmit
Bisley
England
Ameri
National Guard of Ohio
Great ‘Britain
Markenén
Gathe
Mat Ae Brom
Blarrits
France
Strangled for His Money In New Jersey Murder
The body of 21 year old James Russo was found strangled in a railroad culvert near Alpha New Jersey. Robbery not suspected as a gold watch and money remained in his pockets after a party involvement. Police note marks on the throat and report ongoing inquiries as ships and London to New York sailings are listed in the surrounding shipping notices.
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Phillipsburg
N. J
James Russo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Alpha
Here
Baby's bones found in wreck deaths total 40
Corning July 7 the charred spinal column of a year old baby was found among ashes at the wreck site. The total victims rise to 40 with no identification yet for the child. Identifications continue for other remains as Emma Wagner of Jersey City and Mrs C Irwin's body have been claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Emma Wagner
Jersey City
C. Irwin
Philadelphia
Multiple drownings on Atlantic City and Philadelphia coast
Miss Mary E Proctor of Pablo Beach drowned after venturing too far into surf while her half sister Miss Louise McKinney was rescued by two young men. August B Schultz of Philadelphia drowned at Atlantic City while chasing a ball near a jetty as lifeguards struggled to assist two bathing women. A boy and an unidentified man drowned near Philadelphia in Manaquon Creek and Pennypack Creek during swims, with Leroy Voorhees aided in a near-drowning bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Pla
Mary E. Proctor
Pablo Beach
Louise McKinney
Miss McKinney
Miss Proctor
Atlantic City
N. J
Schultz
Girard Avenue
Philadelphia
Connecticut Avenue
Young
Pennypack Creek
Heaton Station
Willow Grove
Leroy Voorhees
Oak Lane
Wreck Victims Honored as Ligonier Stores Close
Funeral processions for three of Friday wreck victims draw near total shutdown of Ligonier valley commerce. Tomorrow more services planned as deaths stay at Saturday’s figure and injured remain in critical condition. Investigations by federal and state agencies plus the coroner set to begin.
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Ligonier
Wipen
Valley Patt Road
Ligonier Valley
United States Government
Pennsylvania State Railroad Commission
Auto Racer Fractured Rib After Dusty Race
Fort Wayne Indiana July driver John Raimey plowed through the outer fence at Driving Park during a mile race blinded by heavy dust from Kile s White No 1 and Burman s Cutting No 16 He sustained a fractured rib and multiple cuts Burman defended a Bras Sard trophy and lowered the local mile record from 56 seconds to 6318 seconds, surpassing Barney Oldfield s 1910 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kile
Burman
John Raimey
Ohio
Women Scouts in the Civil War and Pauline Cushman
Wartime photographs highlight women's vital service as scouts and trusted agents behind Confederate lines. Major Pauline Cushman and other unknown heroines risked death to relay critical intelligence to Union forces, showcasing courage beyond male counterparts and redefining warfare roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cushman
Fanger
Secret Service
Federal Army
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Mr. Taft
M. J. Falvey
KH. W
Aarcha
I. R
T& A
To-Kalon Wine CO
M. Hindle
Datertaker
Embalmer
WM. E. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel
W. R. Pumphrey & Son
D. Ambalmores
Ceape
Rockville
North Stone
Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
Sud
Bouts Consents
Clemente
Jas
R. Clemente
James T. Clements
Wisconsin
George P. Zurhorst
J. WM. Lee
Lyenia Ave
BR. F. Harvey's Sons
Fummral
Farrisa
Medurtie
Sergeon
Cain
Everth Ot
Ain
Fairbanks
Alabama
Oscar R. Hundley
Dwight B. Heard
California
Hiram W. Johnson
Charles 5. Wheeler
Colorado
Ben B. Lindsey
Connecticut
Joseph W. Alsop
Flavel
Luther
J. H. Gregory, Jr
Georgia
Indiana
Edwin D. Lee
Horace C. Stilwell
Hinots
Medill
Montana
Joseph M. Dixon
Nebraska
Arthur G. Ray
New Hampshire
W. J. Beattie
Gerett Colby
George Lt Record
J. Franklin Fort
Miguel A. Otero
Lavallieros
Harris
R. Harris & Co
the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
ELES
Helen Dougherty
Moville
Caledonia
Glasgow
Liverpool
Caronia
Cameronte
Southampton
Cleveland
Hamburg
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Lusitania
Fastnet
Fishguard
Dua
Sable Insland
Helly Clay
Copenhagen
Boys’ Shop
Palais Royal
A. Lisner
Lackawanna Disaster
Columbia
Ainbton
Columbia Platers
Pretty
James Forbes
Glen Echo
Bible Students
Tonmat Kinemacolor Pictures
Auto Racer
Confederacy
Union
Shelbyville
O'Neil Greenhow
Beauregard
McDowell
Manassas
Greenhow
Allan
Pinkerton
Old Capitol
Pauline Cuofhman
Wee A. Nated
Belle Boyd
Shields
Jackson
Front Royal
Nancy Hart
Virginia
West Virginia
Col. Starr
Nancy
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