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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
Gen Du Pont donated to Taft campaign funds and several banks gave 5000 each while Taft himself contributed 50000. The Postmaster General and others testified before a Senate committee about the financing. Trusts were rejected and all funds were reportedly on the books.
The Republican campaign fund for IPOK totaled 1,655,518.27 with major donors including Charles P. Taft 80,000 Andrew Carnegie 820,000 Lars Anderson 25,009 Whitelaw Reid 10,000 Gen H C Corbin 810,000 and 85 banks contributing 85,000 each. A 20,000 contribution from T Coleman du Pont was rejected.
Senate committee investigated Taft campaign funds and related donations. Hitchcock testified no corporate contributions were accepted though a $20,000 sum was discussed with Du Pont. He noted most gifts were under $65,000 and the system shifted to state finance committees.
Died notices for Inty Alleger and William Henry Burnect note funeral details and residence. Catherine Donohoe infant daughter of John and Barbara Donohoe. Kee gin and William C Reegin listed with memorials. Details include dates in July, times, locations such as Church of the Advent and Rock Creek, and private interment.
The record lists major donors including Charles P. Taft $50,000 William N Cromwell $325,000 Larz Anderson $75,000 Andrew Carnegie $24,000 William Smith Cochran $15,000 Frank Munsey $10,000 Winthrop Reid $10,000 M C Borden $10,000 and Gen A C Corbin among others with banks giving $5,000 each. Hitchcock recalls the National Committee books and explains aims to supervise state fund raising and require reports.
Charles F. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, formally opened the new national headquarters in the Times Building. He said he was too busy to comment and hinted he would speak in a day or two. A subcommittee meeting was planned to choose advisory and executive committees and a treasurer. Barnes was named to lead New York operations.
Thirty nine delegates to the National Civil Political League, in session here, will be received at the White House this afternoon by the President to assure him the negro vote will be cast for him. A Galbraith Church meeting featured talks by Rev. C. Whitted, R.L. Dr. Hazel, W. C. Chase and Rev. Crothers. Tonight the group will reconvene at 8 at Galbraith Church with speeches by Senator W. Bradley, H. A. Rosenberg and Aaron Bradshaw.
A temporary restraining order blocks Kansas county clerks from listing on the Republican primary ballot any presidential electors who pledged to back Theodore Roosevelt. Plaintiffs Fred Stanley and F Dumont Smith seek to keep party integrity, arguing Democrats could print under the Republican label. The case, set for Hutchinson, involves eight electors who have declared they will not support Taft if elected, amid West Virginia political maneuvering over slate replacements.
The Democratic majority moved to create a Department of Labor with a Secretary of Labor and to establish an industrial relations commission funded at 100000. The measures, urged by organized labor, aim to study labor unrest and appoint conciliators, while Republicans supported the bills on final passage. Taft previously urged an industrial commission and the Senate is expected to act before adjournment.
Mrs Martin W Littleton watched as the Senate passed Senator MarLUne’s resolution directing an inquiry into the wisdom and cost of buying Monticello in Charlottesville Virginia and preserving it as a Jefferson memorial. Debates touched on Jefferson’s authorship of the Declaration and scope of the inquiry, with Cummins defending the measure as routine.
The local section of the Woman's National Democratic League met at the Dewey Hotel to plan active support for Democratic nominees led by Catherine M Dabney. They will distribute literature attacking Roosevelt, raise funds for the Democratic national committee, and expand membership with campaigning starting September 1.
Special delivery rush of pamphlet requests impeachment of Judge George C. Holt by John Armstrong Chaloner. Delivery to Washington officials cited estate withholding caused by a district court decision. House members refused to discuss the petition.
A series of marriage notices lists William M Downsy and Effie M Mayle of Harpers Ferry. Effie and others including John Parish Mullet, Honora Sherman, and various ministers named Rev. MacLeod John Parish, Rev. William Deries, Rev. Hingon Howlett, Rev. W Selvin, and Rev. G Buvarstene. Other couples include Benjamin C. King with Nellie Johnson Howlett. James A Bweeney with Erie Vanboyn. Frank X. Bischoff with Hugh MacKenzie and Blanche Armstrong. William Pierpont with Katherine Roberson. Edward Tyree with Lillian Speake. and additional names and places across Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Phyllis Moore explains a beauty tip from Town Talk. She claims merocized wax can absorb dead skin to reveal a smooth natural complexion within a week, while addressing blemishes like freckles and liver spots. A wash using saxolite powder and hazel is also offered as a wrinkle remover.
Debate on Panama Canal tolls and freedom of passage centers on whether rules of warship dealings apply to United States vessels. Senators Cummins Heyburn Lodge O Gorman discuss implications for loading munitions, The Hague routing, and Canada’s influence amid Great Britain protest tied to Japan and Hay Pauncefote.
Justice Wright postponed indefinitely the imposition of sentence on John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor after a waiver on possible irregularities in the contempt conviction during absence failed to gain approval from the committee of prosecutors who led the case against Mitchell and his brother officers Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison.
A steel coaches equipped Memphis New York special derailed near Vance Tenn plunging 20 minutes late down an embankment. Mail clerks Bruce Hodges and Mark Hodges were killed, others injured. Passengers shaken but few seriously hurt as wreck blocks line and detours affect South and Westbound trains.
Spartanburg July 17 report says 5 J Nicholls will not face Detective Reed of the Burns agency when the South Carolina dispensary investigating commission meets in Columbia. Reed declines to enter the state arguing he lacks protection while Gov is chief executive and would be pardoned if shot.
The article recalls detective exploits at ports and aboard ships, where investigators identify wanted criminals by personal marks and trades. Tales recount captures off Liverpool Southampton Dover and Hull, including men sought in Belgium and South Wales, and clever deceptions by officers.
Governor Deneen cannot name a Senate successor following Lorimer's expulsion. Attorney General Stead says no vacancy exists yet, as the Illinois General Assembly failed to elect and a special session is not yet decided. A Chicago welcome parade and mass meeting are planned for Lorimer on his return.
Special from South Norwalk Conn July 17 Representative BE Bul of the ways and means committee declared the nomination of Gov Woodrow Wilson was murder and assassination of the party's obligations toward a man who deserved the honor Camp Clark was the best man and should have had the nomination Taft is getting stronger every day and will win
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