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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1912

Page

8

Roosevelt and Fairbanks and Beveridge Among Nomination Talk

The article lists Roosevelt backers favoring Fairbanks or Beveridge as running mate and notes suspicions about Johnson of California. It mentions Clark Hearst in the mix and considers various figures from Aldrich to Crane and Borah. It also notes Taft’s potential ticket and hints at possible Roosevelt or Hearst paths and Indiana’s Fairbanks as top VP timber.

Hiram Johnson California Johnson Roosevelt Roose Middle West Fairbanks Iven Catteon Bey Alhoir Beveridge Harmpshire Virginis Indiana Clark Hearst Taft New York Sunny Jim’ Sherman Murray Crane Massachusetts Senator Cummins Towa Augustus P. Gardner Senator Borah Idaho Robert T. Lincoln Champ Clark Willa R. Hearst Gov. Marshall Iniana

Local Death Notices and Interments From City Area

A series of obituary notices dated May 1912 to June 1913 lists several residents including Crost, Brent, and Warr en Gatton, with details of widows, sons, and burial at local cemeteries. Readings mention interments at Boylston, No. 4, and St Aloysius mass services, inviting relatives to attend funeral rites and family gatherings.

Crost M. Relave Hamitan Helfing Bischof Brenty Eomt Roy Anel Prank Geler's Os Nth Roby Pos Arte William L Danes Chat Gak Toil Sat Hon Warren Gatton Brehoidsburg Furschey Nasi HO George Hr Ersson Margaret Harrie Bohm Stephenson Worrou Rosmmtlwest Eligt 1 St Aloysius

May 1904 Delegates Arrive at Oyster Bay for Roosevelt Talks

Col Chauncey Dewey and Medill McCormick confer with Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill after returning from Gettysburg and New York. Western Roosevelt supporters, including Illinois delegates led by J L Hamilton and W T Weber, plan visits to discuss the Chicago convention and Illinois delegation lineup. Dewey says he has not been trusted with the full object of the trip while Roosevelt cautions he will not go to Chicago unless necessary.

Oyster Bay Nay Col. Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Gettysburg New York Chicago Chauncey Dewey Roosevelt Medill McCormick Coronel Wiliam Edwards West Virginia Minneis Diacuss Ilinois Dewey Iliness R. R. Met‘ormick Henry M. Johnson Ottawa J T Williams Sterling Frank G. Alen Moline Fred E. Sterling Rockford W. J Graham Aledo E. J. Hawbraker Monticello John L. Hamilton Hoopeston J D Barker Vienna William T. Weber Blue Island Alexander H. Revell National Roosevelt Committee Oscar Heble Walter Schmidt Republican National Committee Theodore Roosevelt Wiliam Flinn Pittsburgh

New Will Stand Pat On Convention Tickets

Senator Dixon accuses Mr New of hoarding 3600 convention tickets for private use and taft allies. He says 150 tickets were given to Taft, 2000 to Chicago people, 500 to the press, 11500 total tickets issued with two per delegate. Dixon plans to travel to New York to confer with Colonel Roosevelt before Chicago.

Dixon Repub Yeang New Taft Wsllah Chicago Roosevelt National Committee Mr. New New York Col. Roosevelt

O Gorman Favored as Temporary President at Baltimore

Senator O Gorman of New York may be temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention in Baltimore. Support favors admin control by lawmakers with strong congressional records this session. McGraw moved immediate selection but the plan was deferred amid concerns about Bryan’s possible influence.

Baltimore O'Gorman New York Balti Congress Committee On John T. McGraw Bryan Norman B. Mack Robert L. Henry Texas Ollie James Kenitucky Clark Senator Stone Senator Reid Miatouri

Democratic factions clash over ballot boxes and slander claim

District Democratic leaders from Newman, Costello, and Carr-Carr-Jamieson factions threatened legal action after a three ring convention. National Committeeman Edwin Newman vowed to sue over alleged slander by Pence who reportedly said he had never known a Democrat who acted like Newman. Contention over custody of Monday primary ballots persisted as Kelley, former party chair, stayed firm that only the national committee can take the boxes.

Newman Kelley Scetello Carr-Carr-Jamieson Edwin A. Newman New Masonic Temple Old Masonic Temple Safe Fence Colorado Clark Baltimore Costello Mr. Pence Pence Mr. Newman Ina J. Frea Kelley District Central Committee Walter J.costello Central Committee Haal Newman and Costello Odd Fellows’ Hall F. Edward Mitchell O. H. Gore F J Wissner Democratic National Committee

Four Girls Graduate From Holton Arms School Ceremony

Four young women of Holton Arms School at 21255 Street Northwest received diplomas after a graduation ceremony and reception. Dr Ulysses G B Pierce delivered the address and Mrs Jessie N Holton presented certificates. Attending guests included numerous titled ladies and gentlemen in local society and a student committee led by Jessica Alward Juliette Crosby Alma Hodges Catherine Theiss Ethel Rose Maude Martin Phoebe Adams.

Holton Arms School Youngs Ulysses G. B. Pierce Jessie N. Holton Rosalie Waters Marie Fisher Maude Potter Martin Margaret Howard Charles Heyl Clarence Bight Charles B Hillis Rockwood Hour K. C Hodges Beal R. Howard T. JL. Hume Wiliam HT Hunt John R. Larner Hugene LeMerle A Garrison McClintock Crittenden Marriott Thomas C. Martin William H. Walker Somerset R. Waters Walter G. Webb Leonard Wood Spencer 9. Wood M. C. Wieth Miasea Jessica Alward Juliette Crosby Alma Louise Hodges Catherine Theiss Ethel Rose Maude Martin Phoebe Adams

PULLMAN CAR PUZZLE IN OHIO LAW INTERPRETATION

Special to The Washington Post from Columbus Ohio June 1. A question on when a Pullman sleeper becomes a day coach under Ohio law will be posed to Attorney General Hogan after a conference where Gov Harmon advised. The issue centers on the full-crew law requiring a second brakeman on certain passenger trains and whether any car carrying passengers counts as a day coach.

Washington Post Columbus Ohio Hogan Gov Harmon

Drowning After Boat Capsize Near Chenneville Quebec

A squall overturned a crossing boat on Lec Legrand Poisson Blanc near Chenneville Quebec yesterday. Thirteen people were aboard and six drowned including Hilare Hayment Miss Albin Levert Mr and Mrs William Dublon and their two young daughters aged 1 and 3 years.

Chenneville Quebec Lec Legrand Poisson Blanc Hilare Hayment Albin Levert William Dubdlon

Licensed to Marry Couples Across States in Numerous Notices

A scanned list shows multiple marriage licenses issued to couples from Virginia Maryland New York and Pennsylvania. Names include John W Kennedy and Lillie M Smith from Linville VA James J Kenny and Marie L Gehrener from unknown locales and several others with varied ages and residences. The notices read like a registry of upcoming and approved marriages across regions with clerical officiants named.

John W. Kennedy Lillie M. Smith Linville H. Schroeder Otto B. Sutton Haster x. Meyerhoefer Ralls D.C. MacLeod Martin I. Shatenstein Ladie M. Keitlio G. Silverstone Julian A Gitman Margaret G. Powell G. Both Richmond Willian J. Carroll John J Cowan Nor EB Shagogne Bowls Corvalius &. Abbott James J. Kenny Marie L. Gehrener Joseph H. Cassidy Mike John Johnstown Katherine Atwood J. Alexopoulos Lathrop Ely Baldwin New York Mare H Moore Rav Joseph Kelly Wake Shaefter Marie Roessler JR Roth Henry Clayton Mattila L. Bolin Montgomery Alexander J. Wedderburn, Jr Fairfax County Lottie L

Roosevelt and Taft clash over Ohio delegates in convention scene

The piece details Taft and Roosevelt factions shaping the Chicago convention delegates with Hilles and McKinley coordinating Taft talks in Chicago. Indiana optimism, Roosevelt denounces any compromise, and Roosevelt’s Ohio manager cites a 30k primary margin as proof of public will against at large Taft delegates.

More contests filed add to 226 at convention

Chicago May 31 at the Republican national committee headquarters contests from Missouri Thirteenth district North Carolina Ninth district Tennessee Ninth district Texas At large and Fifth Ninth and Fourteenth districts Alaska At large were added to the previously listed 24, totaling 226 contested seats to date.

Chicago Republican National Committee Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Texas Alaska

Death Toll From Potomac Collision Shocks City

Coroner's inquest reveals that two women aboard the launch Lotus drowned after a collision with the excursion steamer Angler off Shepherd's Point. Witnesses say five men aboard Lotus may have hidden the presence of women and failed to display lights. investigators question licensed officers' responsibility. Capt. Wright criticizes Lotus crew for not avoiding the crash and notes beer aboard and intoxication as alleged factors.

Lotus Angier Whitties Bessie Haller Sarah Neiston Shepherd's Point Potomac Be, M. White Charles W. Wright Mariner Capt. Wright Louis Jefferson First Street Southwest Angler Jefferson Charles Toeffer Toeffer Fatty White Neilson Arthur Simpson Marshall Hall Washington Simpson James Venable Mr Venable

Prayer for Baby Answered in Pittsburgh Porch Discovery

A Pittsburgh couple welcomed a baby boy after five years without offspring. A wail on their front porch led to the baby’s discovery. police cannot identify the putative abandoners, and the Shuttleworths plan to adopt the child.

Washington Fes Pittsburgh Wiliam Shuttleworth Shuttleworths

Storer recall tied to activities for Archbishop Ireland

In a 1911 letter quoted by Mrs Storer, Myron T Herrick recalls Mark Hanna warning Roosevelt about future presidents and stresses loyalty and diligent service. The Storers faced recall from Vienna over efforts to elevate Archbishop Ireland to cardinalate, with Col Roosevelt reportedly approving their activity. Roosevelt denied this in a State Department letter.

Storers Vienna Rome Ireland St. Paul Col. Roosevelt Root

Family's Woe List Long as Wife Dies and Son Dies

New York May 31 A mother dies in Bellevue Hospital father convalesces from stab wounds sister with heart disease elder brother with a broken wrist Martin Dunn a ten year old boy is killed after stopping for a street baseball game He was struck by an automobile driven by Oscar Walden the chauffeur He died before reaching the operating table The father was stabbed nearly two months ago and has been incapacitated as the mother declines From May the Wysar girl keeps house and now fears for her life if the shock worsens the family situation

New York Bellevue Hospital Martin Dunn Second Avenue Oscar Walden Sixth Avenue May

13 Year Old Girl Slain Near Phillipsburg

Annie Lynch, 13, schoolgirl from Phillipsburg New Jersey, was attacked and killed near her home today by Frank Brown former U S army private. After firing he wounded himself and may recover. He went to the school where Annie studied and told the principal her mother had sent for her. He fled but attacked her again in an alley and shot her as she ran.

Phillipsburg N. J Annie Lynch Frank Brown United States Army Brown Lynch Annies

City Councilman Dougherty Charged With Boardwalk Bribe

Atlantic City May 31 Councilman Harry F Dougherty faced a hearing on four charges of accepting a $600 bribe to vote for a concrete boardwalk ordinance costing a million dollars. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $4000 bail. Detective W J Burns detailed a 1911 sting using a fake contractor to trap councilmen. most confessed and returned bribe money, Dougherty did not.

Atlantic City N. J Cty Harry F. Dougherty W. 3. Burns Harris New York Amicus Burns Dougherty

Government Training School for Nurses Graduates Seventeen

The Government Training School for Nurses held its annual commencement at Government Hospital for the Insane last night. Seventeen graduates received diplomas from Dr. William White as Dr. Joseph S Wall spoke on nurses duties. Reverend John M. Schick gave the benediction. Names include Virginia Adams, Bernice Heflin, Olive Omohundro, Alfred Judd, Mayste Lawrence, Alice Norris, Mary Padgett, Blanch Robinson, Agnes Russell, Katle Simms, Catherine Sweeny, Frederick Burch, Richard Canter, Thomas Padgett, Raymond Robinson, Charles Neck, and William Smith.

Government Training School For Government Hospital For Hitchcock Hal Thiplomas Willam White Joseph S Wall John M. Schick Virginia Adams Bernice M Heflin Olive M Omohundro Alfred Judd Mayste Lawrence Alicea Norris Mary D Padgett Blanch A Robinson Agnes , Russell Katle M Simms Catharine R Sweeny Messrs Fréderick T. Burch Hichard Henry Canter Thomas A. Padgett Raymond A Robinson Maryland Charles B. Neck Ohio William F. Smith Washington

Two Shot in Wage Row at Frazier's Barber Shop

In a wage dispute at 5 New Hampshire Avenue NW, barber William Frazer shot Thomas Brown and Harry Robinson after a confrontation. Brown was wounded in the abdomen and Robinson in the back. Frazer was arrested and held for assault. Both victims were taken to Georgetown University Hospital in serious condition.

William Frazer New Hampshire Avenue Thomas Brown Mol Twenty Eighth Street Harry Robinson Quakdair Place Frazier Robinson - Bere Georgetown University Hospital Urazter

Roosevelts bungler charge sparks debate

Former Indiana governor Frank Hanly called Col Roosevelt a bungler and said he would have caused war if President during the Mexican crisis. The remark came in Atlanta during a debate with Richmond Pearson Hobson on sea power and U S control of the seas. Hobson argued for a strong navy to prevent future wars.

Hanly Atlanita Ga Col Roosevelt Frank Hanly Indiana Roosevelt Richmond Pearson Hobson United States Hobson

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