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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
1
In Columbus June events show Taft forces seizing key committee posts at the Republican State convention. Roosevelt supporters promise a minority report as Walter Brown is turned down for temporary chairman and a resolution endorsing the president is prepared. Burton praises administration as power dynamics tilt toward Taft lineups in committees and eventual convention action.
Taft forces gain early advantage in Ohio State convention skirmishes and are favored to win the state's six delegates at large. Walter L. Brown reelected Roosevelt state manager, but defeated for permanent chairman. Resolutions panel to back Taft administration. Roosevelt vows to reopen dispute over Senator Root’s national chairmanship, alleging boss influence via William Barnes Jr. Taft asks for open sessions of the national committee, while Roosevelt manager Ormsby McHarg says some new members seek immediate seating.
President Taft urges open sessions for contested delegates at the Republican convention hearings. A letter to Harry S New indicates the White House favors public deliberations, signaling possible newspaper access and a shift toward publicity in the ongoing contest arguments.
A Chicago dispatch to the New York Herald reports Roosevelt backers may lease the First Regiment Armory for a bolt from the main convention in case the Coliseum splits. Electricians are seen inflaming areas for telegraph use while officials deny knowledge of any lease. Attaches say the armory is being readied for the National League of Republican Clubs and the King Mens Republican Club, each with an option that could be used by Roosevelt adherents if needed.
Miss Fannie B Hunter of Alexandria was locked inside the Lewis Johnson bank building at 1505 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest last night. A crowd of fashionably dressed attendees heading to the theater watched as she pounded on doors for two hours. John Bell, a Johnson-Lewis bank member, released her near 9 o'clock and she then returned home to Alexandria at 2111 2 Prince Street.
A Constantinople cable reports Baron Marshall von Bietterstein the German ambassador who had moved to London escaping a blaze that swept Lambou l destroying a large area. The fire threatened the railroad as his train was delayed but a dash through the flames carried the train to safety with slight car scorching.
Seven people including two women were wounded in Clinton Massachusetts as police clashed with striking Lancaster ant weavers. Police fired revolvers, strikers hurled bricks and stones. One Greek man seriously injured. Three struck were hospitalized, others treated at home.
June 3 Oyster Bay Roosevelt opposes seating Senator Root and backs William Barnes Jr as real head of Taft canvass. He labels Root a reactionary boss-backed candidate, urging progressives to unite against Root and support Barnes in Chicago.
United States Senator W. S. Kenyon of Fort Dodge defeated former Senator Lafayette Young of Des Moines by about 56,000 votes for the Republican senatorial nomination in June Jones primaries. Kenyon's managers expect a 50 000 to 60 000 majority as figures tighten. Burlington reports Representative Kennedy, Republican, defeated Neal in the First district.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago June 3 bettors here and in New York place large wagers on Col Roosevelt at 2 to 1 that he secures the presidential nomination. Chicago men wired club friends offering ten thousand dollars at odds of 2 to 1 that Roosevelt will be nominated. The tender remained unsettled tonight.
The Senate naval affairs committee, with all Democrats except Mr Tillman, voted to authorize two first class battleships and to expand submarine torpedo boats from four to eight. The measure also revived admiral and vice admiral ranks, sets ship costs near eleven million dollars each, and includes eight hour work limits, coal development funds, and a global wireless network funded at one million dollars.
Havana reports President Gomez sent a message requesting power to suspend constitutional guarantees island wide or in parts. Monteagudo urges drastic action and reconcentration in Oriente to starve rebels, with suspected insurgents pursued mercilessly. Skirmishes rise near La Gloria Hatillo and Guantanamo as forces lag.
Governor Foss may reveal new facts to the State council that could alter the Cusumano case. The話 Catholic chaplain Rev Murphy met the governor and is believed to have presented statements from Mrs Cusumano. Absent new evidence, commutation odds remain slim.
Special to The Washington ran New York reports 200000 infants die yearly before one month in the United States, with 15000 in New York City. A meeting to launch infant welfare efforts proposes a central health department office to coordinate aid without disrupting existing hospitals and dispensaries. A west-side meeting is planned for Monday afternoon with invited representatives.
The issue lists discuss Taft campaign momentum in Ohio and efforts to build publicity in Chicago as the campaign progresses. It notes Senate votes and naval topics including battleship discussions and foreign protection policies. Overall, it outlines political maneuvering and upcoming events across the national scene.
Former Ambassador to France Robert Bacon was thrown from a pony during polo practice at Plupps field Westbury New York June 3. He broke his collar bone as the horse slipped while turning. The bone was set today and he is reported doing nicely.
Rebels send three thousand men south from Mere to engage federal cavalry under Generals Villa and Rabage en route from Parral to Chi Huahua. Skirmish near Santa Rowalia settles loyalty doubts about Col Rojas as federals push north. Ambassador Wilson to visit Washington for a brief period, returning in about three weeks.
President Taft welcomed the visiting German fleet at Fort Monroe Hampton Roads aboard the Moltke and Mayflower. Rear Admiral von Rebeur Paschwitz led the German division including the Moltke Bremen and Falke. A formal dinner aboard the Florida followed with toasts to the German emperor and the American and German commanders.
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