Taft Delegates and Primary Debate Touch Off Early Quarrel
Speech by President Taft ally prompts criticism of convention rules and rules changes. Roosevelt gains little support in New York as party leaders wrestle with delegate selection and the fairness of the primary process.
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Timothy Woodméi
White House
Saya Roosevelt
New York
Wiltow
BOS Kinley
Mr. Taft
Owe Parr Stronghrida
Taft Roosevelt Battle Shapes 1912 Convention Field
In the key New York Pennsylvania and Oklahoma reports, Taft leads in delegates while Roosevelt seeks gains. Alabama set delegates electing at large and district alignments strain the Republican nominating fight. Roosevelt managers push petitions in New York while Pennsylvania primaries loom with Roosevelt hopes.
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Ated
Chicago
St.Jaune
Sur- Arlette
Alabama
Ala
Taft
Taft Bureau
New York
Vigoroua
White Henry
Roosevelt
Soterrn
Cal. Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt National Committee
Penrose
Oliver
Roosevelt National Executive Committee
Missouri Primary Shows Roosevelt Lead in Fifth District
Kansas City March 7 Theodore Roosevelt led in Missouri Fifth District with 4986 votes to Taft 390 and La Follette 66 Cummins 6 while about 7000 votes cast. Taft delegates intend to challenge, citing illegal primaries and party splits. Taft, Cummins and La Follette factions plan convention challenges at Chicago.
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Kanaas City
Theodore Roosevelt
Preyent ‘Taft
la Follatte
Cummins
United States
Fifth
Missouri
Kansas City
Brown
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Taft
Kansan
Col. Roosevelt
la Fotlete
Chicago
Kangna City
Roosevelt Delewater
Tron
Roosvelt
Misanuri
Whitacre Predicts Split Ohio Delegation for Wilson
Representative Joan Whitacre of Ohio, Democrat, enters as a Woodrow Wilson delegate candidate. He predicts a divided Ohio delegation to the Baltimore convention, saying Harmon campaign managers will test presidential sentiment in the districts under direct election rules. He plans to run against E A Moore and expects to beat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitacre
Joan J. Whitacre
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Barkers
Baltimore
Harmon
Mr. Whitacre
Theodore Roosevelt
E. A. Moore
Licensed to Marry in Burlington Nod. Local Notices
M Osborne aged 38 and Beatrice K Rev, The Rev Robert Talbot, Harold A Warneet aged 79 and Ron A Taylor, sale at Burlington Nod. The Rev Joseph M C More.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Osborne
Beatrice K
Robert Talbot
Harold A. Warneet
Ron A Taylor
Burlington
Nod
Joseph MC More
Democratic party unity argues for Clark presidential bid
Fulton A. Gordon presided at a celebration in which Speaker Champ Clark’s leadership is hailed as central to Democratic gains from 1904 to 1910 and the push for his nomination and presidency. The piece credits Clark with uniting northern and southern factions, expanding governors’ offices, and turning Republican voters toward a promised Democratic future.
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Clark
Ac Bearx
Bose
Republican Party
Aupnortha
Fulton A. Gordon
Champ Clark Club
Clark praised as support grows for presidency at tribute
Mr Clark receiving high praise from lawmakers as Representative Rainey of Illinois and others compare him to Lincoln. The scene includes cheers and desks thumped while former Speaker Cannon commends Clark for fairness and Democratic intention to nominate him for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Borland
Missouri
Representative Rainey
Illinois
Mark
Lincoln
Kentucky
Champ Clarke
Rainey
Austin
Tennessea
Cannon
Mr. Clark
Denies Knox Invitation As Colombia Clarifies Visit
A Colombian legation charge d affaires said Secretary Knox had not been invited to Colombia. The note followed prior signals that he would be welcome but no invitation had been issued by the Colombian government. The State Department had earlier cited an invitation transmitted via American Minister DuBois.
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Knox
Colombia
Roberto MacDoumll
Change D'Affaires
Legation
Aald
Benor Perro Nel Ospina
Sky
State Department
Ita
DuBois
Boxota
Secretary of State
Washington
Nouth
Mob Led by Woman Foiled in Florida Lynching Attempt
In Jacksonville a mob of about a thousand, led by a German woman, attempted to lynch Nye suspects in the Silverstein murder case. Police aided by the city fire department and Florida militia prevented the attack. An officer discharged a hydrant noncomplier as militia units prepared to intervene. Continued tension persisted near Dignans Park as midnight approached.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Acton
Silverstein
Angautt
Jall
Dro
Haney
Dignans Park
Alabama Indorses Taft Delegates at Large
Birmingham March 7 The State Republican convention selected six delegates at large to the Chicago convention and instructed them to vote for President Taft. Delegates chosen included Shelby Flensanta Harteville Alex Birch Birmingham J J Curtis Haleville T Wright Fayette C D Street Birmingham and Dr A G Magon Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Taft
Shelby
Flensanta
Harteville
Alex
Birch
J. J. Curtis
Haleville
T. Wright
Fayette
C. D. Street
A. G. Magon
Taft Heads Off on Three Day Midwest Trip
President Taft departed Washington for a three day tour to the Midwest with stops in Ohio and Chicago. He will deliver the principal address in the Coliseum and plan several rear platform talks en route from Pittsburgh to Toledo. He is to attend church in Chicago and address Polish children and a Bohemian Sunday school, returning to Washington Monday night.
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Dev Eral
Cfor
Taft
Washington
Aince
Col
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio Bnd
Chicago
Ohio
Toledo
Pittsburgh
Coliseum
Ehitteh
New
Roosevelt visits and Perkins call spark private talks
Five visitors met Col. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and left for Sagamore Hill after a private discussion. Roosevelt refused to identify his guests and did not see them again that night. Perkins commented that he was for Roosevelt and discussed a fight against a powerful political machine, while noting plans to meet Senator Dixon.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Col. Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Hila Vistors
New York
Mineola
George W. Perkins
Mr. Rockefeller
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Perkina
Jim Hill
Gompers
Mitchell
Byrne
McNamara
George W. Perkina
Senator Dixon
Dixon
Baltimore hotel inquiry ends with no further investigation
Annapolis Md March L after an exhaustive hearing by the legislative committee the hotel men of Baltimore answered charges by Secretary Woodson of the Democratic national committee it is practically agreed that there is no need of further investigation and the Malay resolution will be unfavorably reported each hotel man presented rates contracts entered into arrangements made and the accommodations afforded compared with gates in other cities where conventions have been held appeared more satisfactory
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Annapolles
Legislative Committee
Baltimore
Woodson
Democratic National Committee
Wilson Favors Presidential Primaries Announcement
William F. McCombs campaign manager for Gov. Woodrow Wilson announced yesterday that Democratic presidential preference primaries should determine the party nominee. McCombs, speaking in New York, said Wilson would submit to the test, amid discussions of a claimed Jackson-Harmon-Underwood bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. McCombs
William F. McCombs
New York
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Wilson
Clari
Lenroot Off Ticket Retires as La Follette Delegate-at-Large
Madison March 7 Lenroot of Wisconsin withdraws as delegate-at-large on the La Follette slate over endorsement concerns about Col Roosevalt. He sends a personal letter noting regret but remaining in La Follette ranks. State Treasurer A F H Dahl will take Lenroot's place on the slate.
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la Follette
Madison
Wie
Col
Roosevalt
L L Lenroot
Wisconsin
Follette
Lenroot
Kermess Dances Impress Washington Society Crowd
Miss Ruth Parker and brother Myron M Parker Jr named best dancers as Washington Junior League presents The Kermess at the New Willard. Proceeds aid the National Junior Republic. protest by Mrs Emma S Shelton W C T U regarding cigarettes ignored.
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Ruth Parker
Myron
Junior Republic
Washington Junior League
Washington Society
New Willard
Misa Lila Agnew Stewart
Ivery
Emma Sanford ‘Shelton
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Rose M. Bradford
League
Myron M. Parker, Jr
Chaotic Ballroom Parade of Dances and Dignitaries
A Bulges of dancers, chaperones, and military officers fill a crowded program with polkas, waltzes, and national dances. Notable names include Miss Zane, Mr. Singleton, Mrs. Arthur Gan, and Lieutenant George M. Romwell. The event features Hungarian and Italian dances, the Gaiety Girls, and a series of chaperoned performances led by Patton and other U.S. A. figures.
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Waits
Misg Kesrisom
Mr. Gilimere
Cheperon
Met
Beale Howard
Ruth Hitshcock
Mig Doruthy Desble
Mien
Alton Dremel
Mise
Margaret Howard
Mian
Rebel Lewis Roan Mies
Kathryn Gwynne
Mies
Alan Orr Harri
Mise Wiizabeth Cahoong Serris
Miah Ruth Andersn
Misa Blythe Howart
Meta Kwang
Mise Ruth Jones
Alevender
Gult
Kegry Carpentar
Harold Sumpmon
Waldo Snowden Mill
Aplarion
Vogel, LLC
BM. C
Ormonde Graham
John Baker
William T. Shey
Mina Anderman
Browt
Bradford
Song
la Ssagnole
Mina Xinabath Desblo
Mro
John L. Edwards
Robert Bimers
Patterson Pendleton
Andrew Held
Hyland Kobna
Joseph Gerrard
Mise Howe M. Hiesbhloyer
Nabey JoMnacz
Mine Ea
Mim Newton
Patten
Barn 4Appe
Nico Johnson
Hirehinger
Xr. Moore
Capt Dean
Miss Caperton
Martes
Chaperos
Mee
William Garret Ridgely
Margaret Brooks
Mie
Mildret Greble
Jeanntte Allen
Ilee
Helen Buchanan
Cuarie
Duncan KL Major
Theos Dom Low
A. & M.C. Song
Herald Graham
Wee Brooks
Marron ML Parker
Fong
Harlé Graham
Cherut
Dance and committee roles dominate kermess voting event
Readable fragments show a local kermess voting event led by Frank E Beans and Ormedy Me Camman with many committee heads and assistants named. The list includes numerous names such as Katherine Weeks and Elisabeth Halen, across a broad roster of participants and supporters.
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Hidge C. Rest
Maurice Malcolm Moors
Phil F. Pratt
Mim Ance Iren
Mian
Katherine Weeks
Miss Pischon
Mien Kihy
Mire Ne~ Haywood
Msg
Mery Howrr
Mies Adriaide
Halen Parker
Helen Bacheow
Ies
Manel Hume
Alea Gort
Thomas Ko Tuilaferro
Mew Tharles
Arthur H. Piles
Karl Atterbury Bramow
Dakir
Bouthaaia Tucker
Willem Burt Bere Ory
Spafford
CM Wood
Mira
Aeriuni Parker
Mik Holom Wilson
Grandia
Mies
Eiisabeth Gerrerd Halen
Williana
Mick Lucinda Carnanine
Pennetaee
Hammond Hosts Civic Federation Food and Drug Leaders
John Hays Hammond entertained the National Civic Federation food and drug committee at the Metropolitan Club. Attendees included Dr. W. Wiley, Lucius Brown, Woo Schulin, Sam Gompers, James OConnell, George Whitaker, B. Murray, AB. M., and other industry leaders. The group outlined the department's scope and plan and discussed consolidating health agencies, approving a Taft label reform concept.
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John Hays Hammond
Civic Federation
Food and Drug
National Civic Federation
Ithe Metropolitan Club
Mo W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Ae Rural Department
Lucius Brown
National Association of Food and Drug Commissioners
Woo . Schulin
Woc. Breed
New York Wholesale Grocers Association
Samus Gompers
James O'Connell
Ayi
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