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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

8

Roosevelt Challenge Claims Western Support in Presidential Fight

The Roosevelt and Taft factions clash over authority for a direct presidential primary challenge. Senator Dixon asserts he acted as a representative of state leaders and the people who elected them, while Taft directors seek clarity on Roosevelt’s backing from Western governors. Delegates for Taft rise in several states as Roosevelt supporters push for primaries, with La Follette organizing in multiple states and Nagel canceling a Indiana stop but set to speak in Indianapolis.

Taft Roosevelt Joseph M Dixon Chalrison Roosevelt Executive Committee McKinley Taft Bureau Dixon Col Roosevelt Col Roossvelt Annetor Dixon Director Mcfintey Col Hoosevelt Eash Mays Rewiatyr Cleon Lew Lever Nevitatqyy New Jersey My. Nagel Commerce and Labor Nagel Evanaville Ind Batureyap Hemenway Indianapolis

Unreadable obituary notices from a 1913 Pittsburgh area paper

Fragmented death notices list multiple individuals with addresses and funeral details. Mentions include Mar 1913 events, Oak Hill Cemetery, St Ninvalla Church, and Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Several names appear with relations and funeral times, but OCR clarity is insufficient for precise extraction.

Alabama For Taft Seeks Six More Delegates At Convention

Alabama Republicans gather for the state convention to choose six delegates to the national GOP meeting. Taft forces push for a primary and a Roosevelt split looms in Tennessee and Oklahoma. Tennessee districts name Taft loyalists while Roosevelt gains in Oklahoma as convention battles unfold.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Mands Taft Bate KO ‘Thompson Velt Todtay Paper Long Wate Vatercarer Roosevelt Long Thompsons Crimea Hhis Suhmit Hhe

Taft or dishohor gayror in interview on candidates

Special to The Washington Pew New York, March 9. Mayor Gaynor gives a terse interview on the 1904 race. He says he is not a candidate for president and would leave the field to others. He notes Democratic hopefuls Folk, Harmon, Wilson, Underwood, Clark, Dix, and Brown. He predicts Taft would be the Republican nominee if the party does not act unfairly and criticizes Roosevelt and La Follette for fiery rhetoric. He defends free business and minimal government, and questions recalls of judges.

Washington New York March Gaynor Taft Roosevelt la Pollette

Indiana Man in South Suggested as Taft Roosevelt Compromise

The article reports Indiana’s Charles Warren Fairbanks being floated anew as a compromise for the 1908 Republican nomination amid Taft Roosevelt rivalry. It notes Taft forces, aided by former Indiana officials, discussed fielding a third candidate to unite the split GOP, with Fairbanks named as a possible choice.

Charles Warren Fairbanks Indiana United States Chicago Taft Col Theodorevelt Col Roosevelt William B McKinley Washington James A. Hemenway James Watson Yoseph B Kealing Indianpolis Indiana State Committee J. F Goodrich Taft Bureau South Goodrich Carolinas Virginia Dealing Fairbanks Yomneasee Texas Dixie Patt Kealing Dent Roosevelt Republian

Primary Plan Shifts to June For Osborn Contest

In Massachusetts the Lord primary bill moves through the chamber replacing Osborn's measure with a June primary six days before the national convention. If approved by both houses it could force a Friday adjournment to meet the ten day rule before June 10. Opponents vow a new bill to restore the governor's broader primary concept. In Missouri a district primary with favored Roosevelt La Follette and Cummins appears set for tomorrow to select two delegates to the Republican national convention.

Laning Mich House of Representatives Guy Osborn Lord Bil Pee Senate Fahad House Osborn Boston Massachusetts Legislative Missouri Kansas City Frealdent Fatt Theodore Roosevelt United States la Folistis Cumming Mirgowrih

Licensed to Marry Among Various Pairs and Mentions

The page lists multiple marriage notices with couples including Charles Cornwell and Elsie Wall, Jose Osberne and Carding Siddon, Nellie Reed and others, and several more pairs. It also cites names like Katharine Hutklep and Angl Parne with scattered references to locales and events, though the OCR is garbled.

Charles Cornwell Elsie F Wall the Bee BA Meirta Jose Osberne Carding Siddon Pete Rev Charan Bo Puls Marcellue Alegandris Hew Groene Marshall Katharine Hutklep Ray Tineon Vo Howiete Fosse Rentmbec Ealela Mtgomiecy

Pethick Lawrence and Pankhurst Aroused for Conspiracy

London March 6 Mr and Mrs Frederick Pethick Lawrence joint editors of Votes for Women and Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst were arraigned at Bow Street on a charge of conspiracy and inciting to commit malicious damage to property. The four prisoners were remanded for a week with bail refused. Archibald Bodkin noted that conspirators included instigators and rioters.

London Wre Frederick Pethick Lawrence Votea Eimeline Pankhuret Tuke Bow Street Misa Christabel Pankhurst Wolice Archibald Henry Bodkin Treasury Labje

Idaho Senator Heyburn Leaves Senate for Atlantic City

Ill health forced Idaho's Senator Benster Heyburn to abandon his duties for at least a month. An eye condition worsened after ten days of strain, prompting doctors to advise rest. Despite warnings he spoke in the Senate on arbitration treaties before departing for Atlantic City to recover. Senator Sutherland of Utah assumed control of election camp matters in his absence.

Atlantic City Sutherland Shoulderera Stephenson Cage Benster Heyburn Idaho Senate Heyburn Tueadiay Sens Sutherland Utsh

Roosevelt Club Forms in Greensboro Support for Candidacy

A Roosevelt club organized in Greensboro North Carolina aims to back Theodore Roosevelt in the upcoming State and county conventions. It plans to secure the State delegation and reports to the club president on any improper conduct by officeholders regarding delegates. The charter membership totals 190 with Republicans from the county and all but two county Republican executive committee members. A three member committee from each county preaching district is to report concerns to the president.

Greensboro Maren G Sitate Theodore Roonevelt Roonevelt

Convict Hired by Wife as Highest Bidder in Buncombe County

In Asheville North Carolina March ... Thrash a wealthy businessman convicted of violation of the local prohibition law was sentenced to jail and fined. The county commissioners authorized hiring out his services to the highest bidder with his wife receiving custody and services for 90 days to pay a 2 thousand dollar fine. The judge later altered the sentence to 30 days in jail and a 2 thousand dollar fine. The case illustrates the power of the superior court to authorize county authorities to hire convict labor when allowed by law. Also noted is the death of Judge Solomon Newcomer former judge of the orphan court for Washington county at Beaver Creek, aged 52, a great grandson of Christian Newcomer founder of the United Brethren Church.

Maleigh March Thrash Hia Wits Buncombe Obupty Ashe Ville Aum Mie Pala Ba Zom Jude Bons Mre Thraph Newcomer Washington Post Hagerstown Orphany’ Court Washington County Beaver Creek Christian Newcomer United Brethren Church

Roosevelt Campaign Controversy Spars in Oyster Bay Speech

Col Roosevelt faces questions over his campaign stance as Senator Dixon, Roosevelt aides, and Secretary Stimson weigh in amid tensions from Ki City contention and patronage claims. Oyster Bay scenes unfold with jurors and a crowded entry to the court as Roosevelt remains quiet on the matter.

Aratorn Ki City Gram Jorr Roosevelt Ben Dixon York Georse New York Col. Roosevelt Oyster Bay Tao Cartier Colvelt Rollins Ned Senator Dixon Simson Chicago Henry J Stimson Cor Boopavait Stimugon

Farmer interests urged in tariff debate letter

Minneapolis editor Colling reports a farmer centered letter from Theodora Roosevelt advocating repeal of reciprocity treaty and tariff discrimination against farmers. Kooneuglt cites must consider farmers and wageworkers welfare, tying tariff to national welfare. The writer references a speech at Sioux Falls on September 3, 1917 discussed with Senator Dolliver.

Minneapolis Munn Marca G PV. Colling United States Canada Theodora Roosevelt Col Kooneuglt

Spender Clay Baby Death Reported in New York

A terse New York notice reports the death of Maren, a baby linked to the Spender-Clay family, with references to London copyright and tiwners H H der-Clay and Wiliam Wal. The fragmentary item notes a connection to the World pars and Capt H. H der-Clay, suggesting a foreign origin and a royal or aristocratic association in a brief obituary context.

New York Maren London Wren H. H der-Clay Wiliam Wal

Secretary Knox S Visit Tangles Central American Politics

The U S secretary of state praised republican institutions in the hemisphere while Central American leaders express mixed feelings about U S policy. Protests included anti American manifests and arrests of editors as tensions rise over Monroe doctrine influence. Delegations and invitations impact travel plans as Managua reacts.

Mangus Nicaragus Assembly Flo Grande Sinter América Central America United States Supreme Court Knox Adolfo Diaz Sannedrom Rivasi Jinetepo Corinto

Zelafigts Hostile In Managua Quiet Amid Press Row

Nicaragua notes a hostile tone toward editors of Diario de Nicaragua and Diario Moderno over incendiary pieces. A U S state statement confirms ceremonial honors for Secretary Knox, praising Nicaraguan public support and signaling no anti American pressure.

Managua Nicaragua Knox Familly AL Cerrito Ion Upge Secretarien Mica Fugpa Department of State Wdminter Lam

Martial law ordered in British concessions at Tientsu city

The text reports martial law planned for the British concessions in Tientsu where Americans have taken refuge. Chinese access is restricted after 11 o clock. Foreign powers discuss international financial protection to fund soldiers and reforms.

Achame Sok Iain Niting Manchuria Kaye Staten Tangshan Lanchas Tientsu China

Robber raid tied to dynamite found at Becker home

Philadelphia detectives searched the home of Frederick A Becker in Everett Tunnel Maryland after a March robbery tied to a trunk dynamite stash. In Beckers bedroom they found nine sticks of dynamite a roll of copper wire dynamite caps and two dry batteries Mrs Florence Moffat Becken’s mother in law said she had no knowledge of the case. The story hints at later trials and the unfolding investigation in a period context.

Rome March Philadelphia Frederick A Becker Baltimore and Ohio Everett Tunnel Maryland Becker Florence Moffat Betcker Ion Apy Keywor W. Ve

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