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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
1
Roosevelt wins eight of Massachusetts nine congressional districts with the eighth district contested amid close results and protests over rejected ballots. Recount requested as Roosevelt’s statement asserts the will of the people guides the outcome.
Massachusetts primary results show Roosevelt and Taft each with eight delegates at large and eighteen district delegates. A complex scene unfolds as delegates reconsider pledges, with Roosevelts and Tafts supporters arguing over voting strategy and potential recounts in the Democratic contest order.
In Port Chicago on May 1, Dr Loran J Wider at Robert Burns hospital operated on the brain of a man known as George A Kimmel or Andrew J White to restore memory and aid identification. A skull depression was removed and trephining performed. Surgeons hope the patient, once believed to be Kimmel, may recover and prove his true identity amid prior doubt after a St Louis trial left questions about the Auburn origin and impostor claims by Mrs Kimmel.
San Francisco May 1 Ambassador James Bryce of England announced before departing for Australia that he does not intend to stay in England for long and will return directly to the United States. He denied any plan to become minister of foreign affairs and said no change in that office has been mentioned.
Early returns from Georgia show Oscar Underwood leading Woodrow Wilson by a wide margin with estimates of 7,000 to 9,000. In Florida voters cast ballots amid warm weather, Underwood carrying 113 Georgia counties and Wilson 29 as results from 40 percent of vote indicated a possible statewide delegation of 28 for Underwood.
Representative Oscar Underwood thanks Georgia voters for loyal support as returns suggest southern backing for a Southern candidate in the race and predict more states joining his column. He also credits Georgia press for backing his cause. Harpeem Ferry and Martinsburg. Berkeley Springs Cumberland and Kiarah Baltimore and Ohio from Washington at 82 a.m. Sunday May 5.
Senate debates Monroe doctrine and Japanese interest in Magdalena Bay as Secretary Knox reports no land purchase by Japan. Lodge and Bacon urge stronger stance, probe Mexico laws on aliens owning land and fishing rights, and warn against foreign encroachment threatening U S safety.
Britain shows interest in fishing concessions and coast surveys as maps and nets repair are discussed. Mr Rayner opposes concessions to foreign powers by Mexico while supporting clarification on territorial issues. Rayner's resolution goes to the committee on foreign relations.
Senor Manuel Calero, newly appointed Mexican Ambassador to the United States, tells Night there is no chance of a Japanese invasion of Mexico and that conflicts in Mexico will be under control within three months. He confirms Mexico leases fishing rights to foreigners but will not cede land and notes arms shipments to Americans were not halted by Mexico. Calero is en route to Washington to present credentials to Taft.
Police report three women in a two story flat died or nearly died from monoxide gas after a hot water heater vent pipe disconnected. Lola Burlingame 33 and Stella Watson 33 died. Helen Naylor, a colored washerwoman, remained near death at Casualty Hospital. Policeman Burlingame found them and notified Casualty Hospital. doctors confirmed Burlingame dead earlier and Watson died en route.
A cyclone passed just north of Laredo on May 1 causing four deaths including three young women and a baby. Surgeons were sent to assist at accessible points as reports of injuries and farm destruction arrive. Names of the dead and injured could not be confirmed tonight.
Memorial plans form in New York for Francis D Millet the Titanic victim. John W Alexander proposed a memorial exhibition at the Century Association while the National Society of Mural Painters publicized resolutions mourning Millet praising him as a talented helpful and beloved member.
Gerald Ross, an electrician aboard the Mackay Bennet, describes the recovery of Col. Astor's body. The body floated with a life belt, arms raised, face swollen, one jaw injured, wearing a business suit and tan shoes. His watch, diamonds in its face, dangled from the pocket and had stopped at 2:10 while others read the same time.
Halifax May 1 The work of identifying the Titanic's unnamed dead proves difficult as bodies recovered, many identified, are buried in Halifax tomorrow. Maj Blanton Winship and others give up hope on Maj Butt's body though Minla expected with more remains. Widespread iceberg danger and scattered bodies hinder recovery efforts.
Bridgeport May 1 The Democratic State convention opened with Representative Thomas L Reilly as temporary chairman and a large delegate body in attendance Reilly attacked Republican tariff policies saying industrial and social unrest could be remedied only by Democrats regaining power A recess was taken after his address until tomorrow
The Men's League for Woman Suffrage invites Col. Theodore Roosevelt to head the men’s division in the May 4 suffrage parade. Roosevelt has not replied, but officials remain hopeful he will participate.
May Day clash in Union Square as the Stars and Stripes were torn down and a red flag raised during a socialist rally. A tall socialist woman, Caroline Dexter, rescued the flag, shouting that such men should be shot, while fights erupted around the platform and police moved in as trouble spilled into the crowd.
In New York on May 1 Ralph Fisher an honest mechanic received the first passport ever issued by the New York Police Department. Fisher has been arrested sixteen times over the past weeks on suspicion of burglary while working night shifts repairing kitchen utensils for hotels and restaurants. He says patrolmen and detectives mistook him for a burglar during emergency calls.
London May 2 Daily Mail editorializes on Taft letter to Roosevelt about reciprocity with Canada. It argues the American government seeks to absorb the dominion and praises Canadian resolve to resist. The Morning Post and The Post echo concerns over reciprocity altering Canada’s status and U S business dominance.
Page summaries list political delegates and state results with mentions of Londerwood carrying two states, senators firm on Monroe Doctrine, and various civic notes including a fire killing two women and other society items. This compact card outlines notable names and events across pages.
Special to Toe Washington Pen from Newport May 1. Travel worn Dorothy Bateman heiress to $500,000 arrived from Baltimore. She was met by reporters and photographers and said she plans to stay with her mother and father. Maurice Leon secretary of the French legation at Peking says the will of Ross Winans will be set aside in court, as the De Bearn family received no notice.
A Standard Oil barge No. 88 exploded on the Cuyahoga River near Jefferson avenue docks in Cleveland causing a blaze that killed five men Louis Gale Frank Gale Felix Boucher Belson Lever Albert Marguise all Great Lakes Towing Company employees. The surface oil ignited setting fire to the barge and four other boats including the Wisconsin and damage estimated at 450000 to boats and gasoline on the docks. Tugs Annie Martin and Pennsylvania and another barge were destroyed or damaged along the waterfront.
Flood waters from the Minglasippi River breach at Torras La endangering 6 miles of sugar cane lands along the west riverbank. By late evening the crevasse threatened Lettsworth Blenvente and Smithland while Torras reported 122 feet of water in streets and rescue boats were dispatched from Bayou Sara.
The article lists winners across many classes. Owners include 3. T. Oxeard, Lent Col. 5. Felts, Alfiestad and stock farm, Miss H. DD. Atterbury, E. T. Stetes ery, George M. Gorster, Julien Morris, Edward B. Meican, J. W. Comverse, Mise B. D. Atterbury, Edward 3. McLean, Jeilan Morris, W. F. Bitt.
Washingtons great annual horse show opened amid pomp with King Horses dominating the scene. Social luminaries and officials filled boxes and stands as riders, guards, and ladies in spring gowns highlighted the grounds near Pan-American Union. President Taft attended services elsewhere. officials and military officers lent official color while a 80 entry field showcased hunters, show horses, and carriages. The Fifteenth Cavalry Band led a morning parade as Gen Miles and Edwin Bly Graw presided over ceremonies.
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