Roosevelt Seeks Nonsectional Nation in New Progressive Drive
At Oyster Bay July 2 Col Roosevelt proclaimed a nonsectional progressive party aiming to unite North and South East and West. He praised Judge Ben Lindsey and stressed the right type of candidate regardless of birthplace. Delaware Republicans approached him about primaries while taft prospects drew bets on Taft finishing fourth behind the Socialist candidate.
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Oyster Bay
New Progressive Party
Col Roosevelt
Col
Roosevelt
Daniel ©. Stickies
New York
New Party
Sickies
Woodrow Wilson
North
White House
Col. Roosevelt
Ben Lindsey
Forrest
Allen
Delaware
George B. Cortelyou
Senate
Washington
Parker
Taft
Moore
Col Hoosevelt
Senator Lorimer
Mr. Lorimer
Timothy L. Woodruff
Ant
P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Colt Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Woodruff Wixef
Manhattan
Maryland Progressives Plan State Convention in Baltimore
Maryland progressives meet to set a state convention in Baltimore on July 26. Sixteen delegates to Chicago will be chosen, and a committee will seek legal steps to print Roosevelt and his running mate and electors on Maryland ballots.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Chicago
Det Roosevelt
Obituary sketches from early July 1913 notices
Fragmentary death notices list individuals including Margaret A. Fennel daughter of Fenn A and Margaret Aten aged two months. William P. Grove aged about 81. Rebecca Johnson. Martin McNulty widow. Anna Portner widow of Robert Portner. Dates July 10 to July 12 with funeral plans at Mount Olivet and St. Aloysius Holy Trinity Catholic Church. locations include Jefferson Street Northwest 46 First Street and 335 H Street Southwest.
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Aheven
Hig Hopkins Street
Margaret A
Fenn A
Margaret Aten
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Grove
Homeopathic ‘Hospital
William P. Grove
Harry C
Paul F. Grove
Sergeon
Seventh Street
Johnson
Jefferson Street
Rebecca
Mary Johnson
Holy Trinity Catholic Crurea
Martin McNulty
Clare
Leland
H Street
St. Dominic's Church
Portner
Manassas
Anna
Robert Portner
Ipcirates
Rainbow party sparks campaign clash in 1912 Obama era tone
Spectal from The Washington Post notes New York July discussions describe a third party called the rainbow party. William Barnes Jr predicts a heated race between Taft and Wilson, with October turning public opinion. He backs Taft, while campaign buzz grows at state headquarters.
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Spectal
Washington Post
New York
William Barnes, Jr
Governor Eberhart rejects third party movement in Minnesota
In a letter to Hugh J. Halbert Minnesota Roosevelt Isader Gov. Eberhart says he will not join a proposed new third party. He notes he would consider such a move only if it would clearly increase service to the people of Minnesota and currently sees no need for a new party.
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Gov. Eberhart
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Hugh J. Halbert
Roosevelt Isader
Eberhart
Taft to clean slate with Beverly departure in view
President Taft and his cabinet race to fill numerous vacancies before leaving for Beverly Massachusetts. Key posts include chief of the bureau of chemistry after Harvey Wiley’s resignation and the District of Columbia juvenile court seat. Nomination timing hinges on Senate action and the Lorimer case, with Carpenter widely tipped to succeed Grosscup.
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Washington
Beverly
Ming
Taft
Massachusetts
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Harvey W. Wiley
Wilson
R. E. Deoolittle
Wiley
Carpenter
Grosscup
Peter’Grosscup
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Chicago
Senate
Lorimer
George A. Carpenter
United States
Reynolds Engages Quarters for Republican Campaign
New York July 12 The Republican national committee will set up its headquarters in the Times Building in New York next week. About fifteen rooms on the tenth and eleventh floors have been secured, and the full committee is expected to meet there next Friday unless the offices are not yet ready.
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New York
Republican Party
James B. Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Times
Reynolds
Licenses to Wed Noted in Local Clergy Records
A list of issued marriage licenses appears with names such as George W. Belt Jr and Isabel E. Gorway, and other couples including Travine A CNick with Sadie B. Vaughan and James E Powell with Eisle L., accompanied by reverends from local churches. The OCR text is garbled, but the core item is civil marriage license issuances and partner names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Belt, Jr
Isabel E. Gorway
As. Anderson
Twwhitam Witte
Ante Berena
J. R. Roth
Ape Travine A Cnick
Sadie B. Vaughan
Soth
Farraviis
Henry’ W. Mee It
Wale L. Pebworth
James E Powell
Eisle L
W. W. Barnes
Prohibition Party Renominates Chafin for President
The Prohibition party convention in Atlantic City re nominated Eugene W Chafin of Arizona for president and Aston Watkins of Ohio for vice president after a single ballot. Four opponents withdrew, including Andrew Jackson Houston. The party discussed possibly changing its name to Progressive but did not act. representation on the national committee was also debated and referred to the new committee.
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Atlantic ‘City
Eugene ‘W. Chafin
Arisona
Aston & Watkins
Ohio
Chefin
F. W. Emerson
California
Finley C.hendrickson
Maryland
Aaron S. Watkins
Andrew Jackson Houston
Texas
Houston
Watkins
Mr. Emerson
George 3. Stockwell
New York
Chaffin
A. J. Orem
Orem
Progressive
Consatrvation Party
National Committee
National Committee For
Open Democratic Campaign Opens in Capitol Heights MD
Samuel E. Lewis president of the Wilson and Marshall Democratic Club of the District of Columbia hosts a mass meeting to formally open the 1812 campaign at Capitol Heights Prince George county Maryland. The clubdesignates William J. Neale and James Wood to accompany Dr Lewin and assist at the meeting. The campaign will formally open in the District on Wednesday July 11 with several members of Congress to speak at club headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E.lewis
Wilson and Marshall Democratic Club
District of Columbia
Fourteenth Street
Capitol Heights
Prince George County
Teitimena
Tha
William J. Neale
James Wood
Dr. Lewin
Congress
Wilson Campaign Push and Seagirt Meeting Notes
The article reports Wilson backers in Seagirt Md and Pittsburgh as party lines shift with a former Populist joining the Democrats and aiding a progressive push. It notes attendees including William L. Marbury and Col. D. G. McIntosh, with plans for a special train to Seagirt for Wilson’s notification, plus details on a House caucus and potential leadership changes. A separate incident covers 16-year-old Raymond Brooke struck by an automobile near North Capitol and FI streets, hospitalized after back injuries.
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William L. Marbury
Baltimore
Wilson
Maryland
Col
D. G. McIntosh
Towson
A. M. Thompson
Pittsburgh
Messrs. Marbury
McIntosh
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Seagirt
N. J
Woodrow © Wilson
Foster
Ilinois
Allen
Ohio
Reilly
Connecticut
House
W. .Stokes
Jackson
Weilhendiay
Charles. F. Riddell
Poe Willian H. Ryan
Buffalo
Champ Clark
Beagirt
Gov. Wilson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ug Dows
Auto
Raymond Brooke
Phelps -Place Northeast
Potomac Electric Power Company
Charles Love
North Capitol
Lote
Sibjey
Elopement Tragedy Involving Mascagni Ends In Escape
Rome reports a tumultuous elopement between composer Mascagni and dancer Irma Bernini. An assault on her husband Hugh occurred with a heavy house-key. Irma reportedly attempted suicide but family intervened. Pietro and Irma are in hiding awaiting asylum with a Draper friend’s circle. Mascagni arrived in Paris, accompanied by a man, then departed again.
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Mascagni
Hugh
Rey
Istlal
Rome
Pistro Mascagni
Irma Bernini
Wiawosga
Auleide
Pietro
Inma
Draposer
Ascagai
Paris
Roosevelt Dead Newsboy Scandal In Philadelphia
Special to The Washington Post reports John J Coffey was fined seven fifty for creating a tumult on Sixteenth Street by shouting a fake extra about President Roosevelt's assassination. Police arrest followed after a dealer seized papers. Magistrate Bedden condemned the plan as improper and warned against inflaming voters.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
John J
Coffey
Sixteenth Street
Roosevelt
Buginesa
Kurfica
Bedten
Plague in Havana Confirmed Case Proves Bubonic Infection
Havana reports a confirmed bubonic plague case at the Hospital of the Association of Commercial Clerks. The patient died last night, marking the second authenticated bubonic case in the city with more suspects under observation. The broader bubonic plague situation in Puerto Rico and Cuba was updated to public health authorities.
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Havana
Association of Commercial Clerica
Porto Rico
Cuba
Public Health and Marine- Pital Service
Yellow fever case aboard steamship Chile at Panama
A sailor from Guayaquil aboard the Chile arriving at Panama on July 12 was found to have yellow fever and was immediately isolated at Santo Tomas Hospital. Col. Gorgas and other physicians conducted a thorough examination while the ship was fumigated.
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Panama
Case
Guayaquil
Chile
Santo, Tomas ‘Hospital
Col. Gorgas
Canal Zone
Mrs Oelrichs Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
New York July 12 Mrs Charles de Loogey Oelrichs underwent an operation today for appendicitis at General Memorial Hospital and tonight her condition was satisfactory. She went to the hospital on Wednesday the second attack she had in a year.
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Washington’ Post
New York
Charles de Loogey Oelrichs
General Memorial Hospital
Condi
Ion
Oelrichs
Pufférot
Bread Riot at Marseille Over Bread Price Rise
In Marseille on July 12 a bread protest by wives of striking seamen escalated into clashes with police as husbands joined, triggering disorder. Troops fired to quell the unrest, many injured on both sides amid continued demonstrations and port activity.
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Marseille
Po Hce
Indictments Seen in Funk Plot Case Testimony Key
Chicago grand jury hears testimony in the alleged plot to injure Clarence Funk of the International Harvester Co. Miss Aileen Heppner and Mrs. Jose Henning figure in perjury charge. State's Attorney Wayman says indictments likely next week as witnesses and finances come under scrutiny.
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Chilcago
Aileen Heppner
Jose Pirne
Henning
Tohon
Clarence 'S
Funk
International Harvester Company
Mine Heppner
Newcomer
Misa Heppner
Sophia “Hoerner
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Wayman
Mra. Henning
No Battle at Juarez Reports Rebel Withdrawal
Juarez July 12 rebels depart leaving only a 20 man garrison. Government rail repair of the Mexican Central Railroad to take at least two months. Federals worry as 800 rebels scattered along rail lines threaten Benare. Gen Orozco proclaims revolution will triumph. Col Steever expands patrols on the Mexican border to Dog Springs to curb smuggling and raids.
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Juarez
Benare
Orozco
Mexico
Madero
Miss Taft Plans Glacier Park Tour for Youth
Minneapolis July 12 Special to The Washington Post Mrs George E Vincent wife of University of Minnesota president has been invited by Miss Helen Taft daughter of the President to chaperone a party of young people on a tour through Glacier National Park Montana in August. The party includes Miss Martha Bowers daughter of the late Attorney General Lloyd W Bowers and Miss Isabel Vincent daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent. One of Miss Tafts brothers will join the group.
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Washington Pont
Minneapolis
Minn
George E.i Vincent
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Helen Taft
Glacier Second Park
Montana
Tafta
Martha Bowers
United States
Lloyd W. Bowers
Isabel Vincent
Miss Taft
Bryce predicts tariff cut eyed for wool in U.S.
British Ambassador James Bryce told a Melbourne banquet that a substantial U.S. tariff reduction is likely, starting with wool. He said such a move would boost Australian exports to the United States and ease trade.
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Washington Post
Melbourne
James Bryce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Miners Entombed in Burnaide Colliery Blast
Rescue teams at Shamokin Pennsylvania work to clear a coal barrier after a collapse at Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company's Burnaide colliery entombed William Way and Harry Derrick. Officials say survival depends on air quality.
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Shamokin
William
Way
Harry Derrick
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Burnaide
Man faces charge for alienating husband in city court
In Chicago, Municipal Judge Heap presided over a case brought by Mrs. Michael O'Leary accusing John Flynn of isolating her husband Michael O'Leary from home every evening and all day Sunday. Flynn was fined 15 dollars and released.
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Pines Hunt
Chicago
John Flynn
Wager Talks on Taft Wilson Election Bets Hit Wall Street
A New York wire report notes heavy betting on the 1912 presidential race with offers from $50,000 to $100,000 against Taft, and $10,000 at 96,000 for Wilson. Bets purportedly require full coverage and are placed with brokers for outside interests, including a 1 to 1,000 stake on a third term. Some wagers expect no candidate to clinch a majority and forewarn a House vote.
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Weabington Post
New York
Taft
Gov.Wilson
Nll
House of Representatives
Gov. Wilson
Uot
Wall Street
Five Hurt In Strike Riot Demonstration
Rioting during a seamen s strike in New York left five injured and more than fifty arrested as a demonstration moved through the water front district. Strikebreakers at Morgan Line piers were attacked, stones and bottles were thrown, one man stabbed, police used nightsticks to clear streets, and 63 demonstrators were arrested and later discharged. A parade reminding sailors of Titanic dangers signaled the ongoing strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgan Line
Accused Jurist Refused Appointment Over Chicago Platform
Seattle July 12 a witness testified before the House judiciary subcommittee about Judge Cornelius H Hanford drinking habits. A letter from Hanford dated October 2 1896 to an Mount Vernon attorney states he will not appoint Mr Weppler unless assured he is not a supporter of the Chicago platform or its candidates. Hanford notes lack of personal acquaintance with Weppler and asks about his campaign position.
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Seattle
Wash
House Judiciary Subcommittee
United States
Cornelius H. Hanford
Hanford
Mount Vernon
Weppler
Chicago
Sylvester Honored as Police Chiefs Elect President
The international convention of chiefs of police of America closed this afternoon in Toronto. Maj. Sylvester of Washington D C was elected president. The 1913 convention will be held in Washington.
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Toronto
Ontario
International Convention of Chiefs of Police of America
Maj. Sylvester
Washington, D.C
Washington
Waited for Lover 12 Years Ends in Navy Bride
Pretty Miss Wilhelmina Grene aged 90 marries Rudolph J Boehe aged 22 after being sweethearts for twelve years. Boehe, a first class electrician in the U S Navy, proposed by mail while at sea aboard the battleship South Carolina. The ceremony was at Trinity Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple plan a wedding tour to Virginia Beach before transfer to a wireless station near Arlington.
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Igni
Wilhelmina Grene
Rudolph “J. Boeha
Boehe
Boehs
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fourth
Festresta Northwest
H. Schroeder
Henry Grave
Quincy Place Northwest
Hoehs
Ludwig Borchs
Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
United States Navy
Arlington
Virginia Beach
Educators Close Fiftyeth National Education Association Session
Chicago hosts the fiftyeth annual convention of the National Education Association with E. T. Fairchild elected as new president. Speakers urge federal support for rural education and uniform citizenship standards, noting disparities among states and calling for continued bureau of education work. Salt Lake City, Utah, chosen for next year’s meeting.
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Chicago
National Educational Association
E. T. Fairchild
Salt Lake City
Utah
Philander P. Claxton
Claxton
Bureau of Education
Equity suits seek perfecting titled parcels in Washington
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Equity Court pursues title by adverse possession on parcels in Washington. Plaintiffs Tucker Kenton MacFarland and others seek to perfect complainant title to Lot 5, Block 4, Square 4. Defendants include John Marbury Francis Dodge and others with unions and banks named as trustees and beneficiaries. Orders require appearances within set deadlines and publication notices in Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Post.
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Union’ Bank of
Georgetown
D. C
Washington Bowie
Washington
District of Columbia
Jona Marbury
Francis Dodge
Hubert Reed
Richard Cruickshank
Anton Hank
Union Bank of
D.C
Devicses
Aiternen
John Marbury
Francia Dodgs
Robert Reed
Richart
Washington Law Reporter
Washington Pos
Harzy Uy, Baugh
F. EB. Cunningham
Pack
Hinton & Pack
Supreme Court OF the
District
Columbia
William Bf. Safford
Plaintif
Franklin MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Equity
Kings County
New York
Manna Company Limited
Man @ Company, Limited
United States of Venezuela
United States of America
Manoa Company, Limited
Orinoco Company
Orinoco Company, Limited
Orinoco Corporation
United States
Manca Company, Limited
Donald Grant
A. C
Tree Mucctsatve
Wrathington Law Reporter
Thor HO
City of
William Fowle
William A
Washington Port
Harry M. Glabaugh
Tlee
J. FA Young
F. E. Cunningham
William G. Johnson
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