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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
8
The Wilson and Marshall Democratic Association of the District of Columbia forms a permanent organization with officers elected. They plan to seek advice from Woodrow Wilson and hold a ratification meeting within two weeks. The group aims to support Wilson and Marshall and criticizes the current administration.
A fragmented report notes Texas delegates at a Roosevelt convention decided to take no action on the party's stance. The text references Texan delegates, a Chicago meeting, and plans for representation at a forthcoming Republican gathering.
Obituaries and funeral notices appear for various individuals across several dates. Entries reference deaths on July 9 1917 and July 10 1912 among others, with names such as Mary Shady, Anna Harp, Edward Brown, Trust Dutton, Frank Fevralip, Edwin Joyce, Thomas A McCue, and Bella Hemy among others. Details note residences, churches, interments, and invitations to attend services.
Pat McKenna, keeper of the doors to President Taft, unexpectedly funded a luncheon hosted by Will iam Barnes Jr and S Koenig. Hilles searched his pockets in vain, then asked for money from McKenna, who produced a bundle of bills to cover the feast while observers laughed at the scene. He urged reporters not to print the incident.
Atlantic City July 10 The Prohibition national convention opens with insurgent currents. Temporary chairman Clinton N Howard denounces Taft Roosevelt and both major parties saying two whisky parties exist and pledging a progressive, aggressive campaign. Howard’s fiery speech inspires delegates who print it as a campaign textbook and rally behind him for president. In Pennsylvania delegates move to reshuffle the national committee amid a tense early day.
A fragmentary historical listing shows multiple funeral directors and embalmers, including WM H bar do Co and Pumphrey and Son, with on site chapels and various phone numbers. Additional names include W R Speare, Frank A Speare, Clements Sons, J W Hles, and R F Harvey's Sons, all offering services and livery.
A New York Sun dispatch reports Herbert Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations, may resign after visiting Col Roosevelt. Some colleagues in the Commerce and Labor departments fear he will join the third party convention in Chicago. Taft blamed Smith for failing to prosecute the Harvest trust, leading to speculation of his removal similar to Pinchet.
In New York, organizers set a first preliminary meeting at progressive headquarters for a new third party. Roosevelt aides say permanent county organizations will be delayed. The group adopts a group system with districts planned for later national and state ticket nominations by petition, signaling a three-cornered contest and bypassing September GOP primaries.
Medill McCormick returned from Oyster Bay and issued a statement that Illinois will see a governor candidate who repudiates Taft as fraudulent and invalid and will back Roosevelt and progressive principles. The remark fueled speculation of a possible third party run and signaled opposition to Gov Deneen unless he aligns with Roosevelt.
Oklahoma City July 10 progressives at a conference led by Frank Frantz decided to call a state convention for July 26 in Oklahoma City. They announced no state ticket would be named and seven progressive Republicans would vote for Theodore Roosevelt if elected. An effort to persuade the remaining electors to follow that course was discussed. The group favored voting for the most progressive candidate, regardless of party.
A brittle notice cites numerous marriage licenses listing individuals and ages across states including Richmond Virginia and Salt Lake City. Names appear with minors or adults in assorted pairings, many prefaced by Rev, indicating ceremony permissions.
In New York July 10, striking steamship firemen carried the coffin of Andreas Rodguez for over two miles on their funeral procession through the Water Front district. The empty hearse and eight empty carriages led the line while thousands joined, chanting in Spanish. A policeman may have been fatally injured dispersing the crowd as strikes persist and ships run with strikebreakers.
In a heated Washington conference leaders and President Taft debated whether electors named on the Republican ticket could cast votes for Roosevelt on a third party line. South Dakota and Kansas face clashes as party factions aim to control electoral choices. A New York meeting on July 19 will select a national treasurer and form an executive advisory body as party lines reshape the campaign.
John M. Harlan of Chicago son of the late Supreme Court Justice spoke to the Kentucky State Bar Association in Louisville on July 10. He argued Roosevelt's New Nationalism overreaches and would require constitutional changes, advocating instead for a new statehood approach and stressing his father's lack of sympathy with Roosevelt's views. He cited Harlan dissent excerpts to counter claims of endorsement.
Six masked men held up Missouri Kansas and Texas Katy Limited near Coffeyville Oklahoma territory, dynamite charges failed to blow the safe, and the bandits fired into the air to scare travelers. After more than two hours they fled, defying pursuit as the train headed toward Bartlesville.
Portland July 10 Robert W Brown of Louisville will remain chief justice of the Grand Forum for the coming year. Edward F Righter of New Orleans takes the vacant board seat caused by John F Donovan’s death. appointments made by Grand Exalted Ruler Sullivan and confirmed by the grand lodge. The ritual committee recommended no action on the lodge goat.
In Gary Indiana on July 10 two families staged a joint funeral for Rosie Mira Drakulich a six year old girl who died Monday and Rene Vukmanovich who followed, with a white hearse and a brass band. The relatives chose a shared grave to honor both, cutting expenses for church services and flowers.
Special Cable reports an extraordinary hydro airplane accident in the Gulf of Auszia during the Dante Alighieri speed trials. Signor Guidoni, lying in his hydro aeroplane, toppled when a gust from the battleship’s wake struck. He was rescued by the crew. one wing was damaged. The battleship’s average trial speed was 20 knots, with a top speed of 24.5 knots, marking a new best for dreadnoughts afloat.
Dowager Queen Alexandra and Princess Henry of Battenberg attend the Earl's Court dress rehearsal. Queen of Beauty Viscountess Curzon captivates in white satin and diamonds while a cigarette smoking on the throne distracts from the spectacle. Reported as $250,000 already raised for seats.
Alexandria July 10 Fire gut the three story brick Virginia Hod Works at Prince Street and the Strand destroying tanning machinery and causing about 20000 in damage The Alexandria fire department with three engines and a truck battled the flames for an hour The firm established six months ago in Alex county with Otto Gessler as president employed in tanning hides for the glove trade The blaze started in the second story and spread upward the cause remains unknown
Special to The Washington from Charleston West Virginia reports the Republican State committee canvassed June 4 primary returns and certified results. A new committee will meet at Parkersburg July 8 to organize. Chairman L Highland may ask eight presidential electors if they will back the national convention nominees and report findings. If any refuse, new electors may be nominated. Movements of Ocean Steamers list arrivals and sailings with ports and ships including Antwerp Zeal and Oceanic.
A mob attacked the royal carriage injuring King and Crown Prince who died shortly after. Queen Amelie shielded the prince as guards shot the assailants. The royal family fled toward Gibraltar after the attack tied to a larger plot against Premier Franco. Manuel I’s regime faced strong republican opposition and mounting debt amid upheaval.
Trustees of Blue Ridge College meet in Hagerstown decide not to relocate the college there. They vote to consolidate with Elizabethtown College Pennsylvania Bridgewater College Virginia and Juniata College Pennsylvania each to receive $1000.
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