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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
6
Report notes recall campaign leader claims fusion of radical and conservative wings strengthens candidate support. Analysts suggest party lines merge to back a reform referendum, with key figures pledging unity amid mounting public backing.
A garbled 106th Congress era piece asserts President Taft gains credibility by welcoming Theodore Roosevelt on the stump. It hails Taft administration achievements, primaries in New York, industrial reforms, trust busting, currency reform, postal and banking measures, and enforcement across courts. The piece promotes Taft as steady, building momentum for the 1912 campaign.
President Taft, touring Texas, dodged direct comment on a possible renomination. Party members pressed him on supporting Republican candidates as he hinted he may be seeking reappointment while noting his allies including Mrs Taft, Miss Denise Patt, Jonah Cearretson, and WET Miley.
The Ohio constitutional convention reports major reforms including woman suffrage, highway construction funding, and jury system reforms. Key amendments propose women’s enfranchisement, limits on liquor traffic with local option, modernization of highways, and jury verdict rules. Delegates note broad support for the suffrage measure and debate over traffic and licensing implications.
Theodore Roosevelt argues election laws should serve the popular will, not politicians. He blasts reactionaries and party machines, urging direct primaries to empower ordinary citizens against privileged interests and spoils politics.
Oyster Laguaranay of Chicago managing Roosevelt campaign bureau in Washington visited Oyster Bay today bringing Col Runsvelt the latest front reports. McCormick offered no comment, saying the campaign moves satisfactorily and Roosevelt will likely clinch a majority of delegates. Roosevelt attended church, walked from Sands Point to the village, and accepted to speak next Monday at a St Patrick day event near Oyster Bay.
Georgia Democrats consider consolidating the presidential primary with county primaries to be held early in the season. The State Democratic executive committee meets Tuesday to decide on dates and county alignment, aiming for a late March to May window across numerous counties.
New York reports on March 1 as a large ballot project nears printing for the March 26 primary. A clerical force of 40 men labored to finalize the lengthy ballots, including a 14 foot long version for the Twenty third congressional district.
Senator Bourne of Oregon promotes a campaign strategy rooted in the composite citizen premise, pledging to avoid targeted letters or personal appeals and to leave candidacy to public judgment. He asserts government rests on universal rights and people’s sovereignty, even if his own political fortunes risk.
Chicago signals a request for an extra legislative session to pass a direct presidential margin bill. The plan requires two thirds of both Senate and House to vote yes and include the emergency clause.
Armand Valliere a 24 year old dancer with a New York minstrel troupe admitted writing an improper letter to a married woman in Milord Delaware mailed from Brimswick Maryland. He faced charges in Chambersburg and was remanded to Baltimore with possible penalties up to five years in prison or a heavy fine.
A federal grand jury notes Treasury Department duties of 700000 unpaid in alleged customs irregularities involving sugar and alleged underweights and excessive allowances. Authorities warn of further action to recover larger sums beyond the statute of limitations.
On the deck of the steamer Sagamore in Charlestown a hatchway collapsed injuring several men. John Stephens, aged 47, was killed instantly. John Prendergast, 28, and Peter Sullivan, 30, suffered leg fractures and internal injuries but are expected to recover.
A lawyer identified as Robert Lawrence was found dead in a partly filled bath tub with electric fixture grasped in his hands. The body was discovered in his home, and authorities are investigating possible accidental electrocution amid unusual movements of ocean steamer traffic and recent transatlantic shipping reports.
In a lengthy response Vardaman defends the right of legislators to demand a senator’s resignation. He rejects Percy’s call and argues the Mississippi legislature may legally question a senator’s integrity. The speech involves references to political factions, public duty, and constitutional authority as the case unfolds in a charged political climate.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a dramatic fire incident with prisoners praying as flames spread. Mentions Hawkins and Rahs with unclear roles. few concrete details on location, date, or outcome.
Ambiguous OCR text suggests strike activity and picket escalation at a mill. Mentions Washington care for children and a May opening, with scattered names and locations unreadable. Readers should expect further clarification from the source.
Reported heist details a pair of robberies where masked men seized Day's receipts from two stores and fled with cash. Police investigation ongoing as motive and suspects remain unclear.
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