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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
8
Friends of the president charge Roosevelt misread Taft while praising a special class of people above the masses. Taft will not answer Roosevelt's meanings and will not attack Taft. Senator Norris Ferris cites broad views as protests grow in North Dakota and across progressive territory.
The statement misquoting Col. Theodore Roosevelt about Taft was denied as entirely incorrect. Roosevelt, en route to begin a Western tour with stops in St Louis and Michigan, planned a Portland speech and a Maine appearance.
Several brief death notices and funeral notices list names including Henrietta Managman Clark wife of James Walters Clark rector. Charles William Collin deputy collector. Peyton wife of Mr. Gotohines Newrathy. Elizabeth Nevierud. Robeuce Lyons. Mary. and others with dates in March 1912, locations in New York Newport and Conn. Interments at private or Mount Olivet Cemetery with family and religious ceremony details.
Thirty Indiana delegates to the Democratic national convention were instructed to present Gov. Thomas R. Marshall as the first and only choice for the presidential nomination. The slate included U S Senators Kern and Shively, National Committeeman Taggart, and G W Mengler. Marshall was acclaimed. Kern named permanent chairman, with Halston as governor nominee. The platform denounced the Payne Aldrich tariff and called tariff reform. Taggart reelected as national committeeman. Ocean movement notes list several sailings and arrivals.
A fragmentary wedding notice lists Clarke MecQueva Calsholm aged 97 of ubsitewn Pe and Gladys Hesborn 28 of Dawson Pa with Rev Henry C Bird, plus several other couples and ministers including John W Mangrim 34 and Dork I Johmeco of Alexandria Va and Rev Ambrose Beavan, Meanerd Hartman and Desirion D Got ton.
Phoenix March 2 After three days the Arizona Senate passed the recall amendment to the constitution and the resolution granting women equal suffrage along with the income tax amendment to the federal constitution on first reading without dissent. Breen's substitute for recall was accepted and referred to judiciary. the recall likely moves to final passage next Monday. A separate resolution asked Congress for direct election of U S senators. Both houses adjourned until tomorrow.
Albany N Y March 21 The court of appeals upheld the elections board and ordered that delegates and alternates to the national convention be listed at the bottom of the ballot The Roosevelt committee led by Charles M Duell had sought the top placement but lower courts and the appeal court ruled against them This decision affects the upcoming primary voters are to mark ballots accordingly
Norman M Mack, chairman of the Democratic national committee, says Tennessee Democrats should settle differences without outside influence and declines to attend the harmony meeting in Nashville. He notes the outcome of tomorrow's meeting will affect national politics and urges factional adjustment. Nashville editors gather for the main meeting to unite the party and counter rival state committees.
Senator James Reed of Missouri challenged Woodrow Wilson and his campaign manager to disclose the sources of their funds. He noted Champ Clark has spent little and criticized campaign literature while praising Clark’s recent efforts and leadership within the party. He pointed to Michigan as proof of paid campaign management.
The Michigan House passed an immediate-effect presidential preference primary bill. The measure goes to the Senate, which previously defeated it, with debate postponed until next Monday due to senator absences as both houses adjourned.
Rear Admiral James Rufus Tryon former surgeon general of the United States Navy died at the United States Naval Hospital Brooklyn from a tumor. Born Coxsackie New York in 1837 he graduated Union College and joined the Navy as assistant surgeon in 1863. He served with the West Gulf Blockading Squadron and later held major posts in Washington and at sea before becoming surgeon general in 1898. After retirement he led Sailors Snug Harbor on Staten Island for eight years, rebuilding and reorganizing the hospital.
A cyclone tore horses from a carriage carrying Mrs J H Willingham of Devol Oklahoma as she drove home across the prairie. The carriage was rolled half a mile farther, she was only slightly hurt. The cyclone destroyed 100 oil derricks at Belectra Texas and damaged buildings in Davidson and Devol. losses in Texas run about 100000 dollars.
Representative David Johnson Foster of Burlington VI, long allied with President Taft, died in Washington last night from pneumonia. Born June 27 1867 he rose from Vermont prosecutor to chair of the foreign affairs committee and led U S delegations to Mexico and Rome. Funeral arrangements include a special car to Burlington with services planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Philadelphia March 21 Representative Henry H. Bingham of the First Pennsylvania District, called the father of the House, lies critically ill at his home as physicians have abandoned hope for his recovery. He has suffered from a long illness involving several diseases.
The World’scurity Federation based in La Crosse Wisconsin announced a touring campaign of workers against human trafficking. The trek begins April 9 in Toronto with participants including Mrs. Kate Walker Barrett Anthony Comstock Mrs. Carroll Lies Maines and James H. Patten. Stops span Barton Providence Hartford New York Scranton Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Washington Charlotte Spartanburg Asheville Tampa Bristol Knoxville Chattanooga Montgomery and Louisville.
A Rome cabltlegram from March 31 reports J Pierpont Morgan drove with two women, including Line Cavalieri the famous prima donna, on a motor outing with an American financier. The note appears in the Washington Post and New York World.
Jersey City N J March 2 The New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce was organized today with temporary officers chosen and a constitution and by laws tentatively adopted About men from banking manufacturing commercial and corporation interests attended and more than 700 businessmen signed the membership roll George A Viehman is the temporary president.
Kansas City hosts the Knife and Fork Club banquet with speakers Charles H. Urasty editor of the Baltimore Sun former Representative J. Adam Bede of Minnesota and Andrew Platt Assistant Secretary at the Treasury from Washington.
Triest March 21 Austria’s second dreadnought Tegetthoff was launched in presence of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Imperial family. The ship displaces 2800 tons with turbine engines 3.4 horsepower and main armor belt 15 inches thick. Armament includes 12 1-inch guns, two turrets, 2 inch and 4 torpedo tubes.
A historic flood in Pittsburgh and surrounding rivers Allegheny Monongahela Youghiogheny and Ohio caused over 1 million in damage. Many industrial plants and coal mines shut down, leaving thousands unemployed. The river crest reached 27 feet at midnight, with a higher stage anticipated before daybreak. One death occurred in Connellsville.
An 18 year old named Harry Carson was swept from a bridge into the Youghiogheny River in western Pennsylvania. The storm disrupted transportation services across the region and caused widespread communication outages as earlier weather worsened conditions.
New York couples Mr and Mrs Edward W Favieh of Birmingham Alabama will receive 1.50 damages for humiliation after being ejected from the Hotel Astor last year. The compromise followed a juror’s question to a witness and a court lecture prior to settling the suit for 10000. The employee claimed hotel information mischaracterized them as not a man and wife.
Judge Malone sentences Morris Einstein to eight years in state prison for pocket picking. Einstein labeled habitual criminal after accuser Mrs. Fannie Vickersky testified that a purse containing sixty five cents was taken at a Third Avenue L station.
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