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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
6
The article describes Senator Stone of Missouri in seclusion after discussions with Clark about Democratic nominees and potential 230 votes in the Electoral College. It notes Wilson plans to address immigration and campaign strategy, with editors and reporters detailing political maneuvers and forthcoming statements.
Notices report deaths of Maria Traut and Emma Leander with interment details and last residences. Maria Traut, widow of Roland Sodm, died recently with services planned in Virginia. Emma Leander, sister of Sara Nar, is also reported dead with funeral arrangements to follow.
A discussion on clarifying misunderstanding about immigration limits. The speaker argues for reasonable restrictions that still allow honest, industrious foreigners seeking America’s liberty and opportunity, claiming Hungary’s history shows a proven stock fit for freedom. The issue is complex but solvable with just and generous policy.
A new association holds its first public meeting at 300 Southern Building tomorrow at 6 oclock with J T Gears of Texas Russell of Missouri and Richard F Cormell of New York addressing the Wilson and Marshall Democratic organization. Prominent Democrats from the district and nearby counties plan to attend. officers listed include Charles A Tiny Ins, president. Dr Harvey A Wiley, eyresident. Henrys Davis, vee president. Clarence Owens, general secretary. Charles Wo Darr, treasurer. Maurice J Connora, sergeant at arms. and acting campaign committees with several listed members.
Peru reports arrests and a crackdown on abuses in the Putumayo rubber district amid promises to end torture. Officials say crimes are now rare, with authorities pursuing criminals, while a State Department special agent heads toward Iquitos to verify Peru’s pledge to stop torture in the region.
Plans for reorganizing the Congress of Photography were debated at a Philadelphia meeting ahead of the Photographers Association of America convention. A committee including WY Hrowles of Washington DC M w Tiree Raleigh NC and R W Holzinger Charlottesville VA was appointed to consider the proposed changes.
Gov Charles S Deneen stated he would not join a third party ticket and will support Taft in the presidential race. Iowa progressives led by John MacVicar plan a full electoral slate for Roosevelt in the state while awaiting national convention decisions.
Fragmentary OCR list shows multiple prospective marriages with names ages and officiants. Names include Pedone Pedone Stewart Stern Maxwell Baldwin Baldwin McKenney Garvey Mawhinne Hagerty Chautman Wheeler Pailsworth Grixaby Be Bilge, with assorted Revists and locations Alexandria Richmond and others. Summary reflects a compilation of license to marry notices in a historical newspaper fragment.
Roosevelt and Walliam Flinn discuss Pennsylvania party plans as they seek a path for a joint Roosevelt Taft or independent ticket. Flinn says no breach in ranks. Roosevelt refuses to dictate while aiming to secure Pennsylvania delegates for a progressive ticket at Chicago. New Jersey and Asbury Park report plans to launch a state progressive party with a Chicago platform and state organization.
Victor Berger filed impeachment charges against Judge Hanford accusing him of corrupted decisions and drunkenness. The House judiciary committee pursued evidence in Seattle. witnesses testified to intoxication in streets and courtrooms. Berger, who filed the charges, hailed Hanford's resignation as vindication and urged restitution for Leonard Olsson, while urging AG Wickersham to appeal to right the wrong.
Thomas P Allsworth, once divorced from Agnes Lee Allsworth, married Eihel M Grigsby a widow. The ceremony took place at the Fifth Baptist Church, conducted by Rev John Briggs, followed by a trip to Norfolk and Niagara Falls. The prior marriage had marital troubles and a District Supreme Court case, resulting in a decree of dissolution.
James E Loose a 66 year old postmaster and merchant at Clearspring killed himself in the rear stable of his home after a visit from a post office inspector. A long serving Republican and community leader, he was to be married and survived by his wife and two sons. No detailed report on his affairs has been received.
The bribery trial of Clarence Sparrow halted by Juror L A Leavitt illness an appendicitis with adjournment and possible use of alternate juror A M Blackley. If Leavitt cannot return, the thirteenth juror may be needed marking a first in American courts. Movements of Ocean Steamers list arrivals and departures including Kaiserin Augusta Victoria and Lusitania.
Lieut Sherman and Lieut Arnold, junior aviators of the United States Army, earned national pilots licenses from the Aero Club of America after demonstrating five figures of eight at 16 feet altitude and landing within 14 feet on a designated mark. Sherman suffered a dislocated jaw, not a fracture, in a scrub baseball game at College Park where he is recovering. Robertson of Glenn Curtiss factory inspected Curtiss equipment and test flew the new war machine, calling it in perfect condition.
Poli's summer bill brings John Stapleton’s Wodehouse farce to Washington with Van Buren as Pitt and a witty ensemble. The plot follows Pitt’s comedic burglary scheme aboard a steamship, involving a police commissioner's daughter and a missing pearl, in lively acts with strong stagecraft and romance.
The body of midshipman Wilhelm L Bullock, who died after a fall from the Hartford’s mast, was sent from Annapolis to Corsicana Texas with attendants Trent Adolpho Andrews and others. Chaplain Evan Scott conducted services before departure as the battalion escorted the train. investigations followed revealing no objection to midshipmen climbing rigging and noting Bullock’s fatal injuries occurred in line of duty.
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