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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
1
A Utah woman testifies of meetings with Mormon leaders and claims a murderer received orders from a Mormon organization before conversion. Richeson’s sister pleads with the governor as requests for clemency surface, detailing alleged celestial wifewife ties and conference sightings.
During a chaotic Chicago gathering, Porto Rican delegates faced recall protests after Roosevelt supporters shouted constitutional objections. Beekman Winthrop reported that a delegate proclaimed constitutional Republican allegiance and endorsed Roosevelt while others warned of contesting Port Rico’s selections.
Two rival delegations from Arkansas named four instructed delegates at large for each faction at the national convention. Taft delegates include Powell Clayton Eureka Springs H L Remmell Little Rock Charles Rix Hot Springs JB Bush Little Rock. Roosevelt delegates include J B Comer Little Rock A Moseley Line Bluffs Gas Straits Hot Springs Patrick Olvey.
Special to The Washington Fest from Cambridge on May 7 reports George von L Meyer Jr., son of the Secretary of the Navy, returning to Harvard after four months with a fractured ankle. He is still on crutches, making rowing impossible this season, but he aims for a seat in the shell next spring.
A major disturbance in Baltimore as strikers and supporters defied police attempts to prevent a May 7 parade. About 108 arrests were made including several women. Police, aided by reserves, battled rioters with bricks and clubs, sending many to hospitals before order was restored near midnight.
Reports from Dallas and Independence Kansas show Roosevelt with a strong lead in state conventions. Roosevelt supporters expect control of the Republican state convention, with Taft and uninstructed delegates also reported. Pope and Aitken counties in Minnesota indicate Roosevelt wins in primaries for state convention delegates.
The battle between Taft and Roosevelt over Maryland delegates heated as Howard County returns showed 66 Roosevelt delegates to 50 for Taft with nine county votes swing, delaying concession. McKinley asserts four of Maryland’s sixteen national convention votes go to Taft under GOP rules, while Roosevelt officials cite state law ensuring the majority carries all delegates. The Clark camp maintains control of the Maryland delegation against Wilson and Harmon, amid incomplete district tallies and storm delays.
London May 7. Shipwreck findings confirmed the time of the board of trade inquiry into the Titanic disaster. Only three witnesses were questioned. No new light emerged beyond American senate committee facts. The inquiry showed government resolve to recover third class areas and noted the ship was full speed, no boat drills, sailors unaware of stations, boats inadequately manned and not provided with lifeboats, passes, water, or rations. The proceedings were slow, with Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs delaying to consult assistants.
Derrick Wernher, 22, son of Sir Janus Wernher, faced bankruptcy court as it emerged he spent about 675000 dollars. He cited extravagant living, betting, gambling, and hefty lending commissions as causes of his downfall, with debts mounting to 250690 dollars to unsecured creditors. His father had previously disclaimed responsibility for further debts.
Underwood wins Mississippi Democratic presidential primary with broad district support and a majority in most counties. Wilson is runner up with delegates chosen at large by ward, while Williams and Alexander secure at large seats. delegates are pledged to vote as a unit per state total.
Seventeen lives are confirmed lost in the Mississippi flood. Fourteen Black residents die in Letisworth area as rescue efforts save thousands. Sunshine spurs 5000 workers to shore up levees while river gauges hint at crest near 215 feet. Navy ships Nebraska and Ferrel dispatched to aid relief operations from Baton Rouge downstream.
Cleeland W Speer of Paasalhb reportedly suffered two bouts of total blindness then regained full sight after the latest episode on Monday night. Doctors are puzzled by his recovery claiming no physical fault explains the dramatic improvement. Speer said he could read a newspaper without glasses and felt as well as ever with no lingering weakness or confusion in his vision.
Special Cable reports Niela Gron of Copenhagen, formerly in the U S State Department, married at the Marlborough House chapel attached to Queen Alexandra’s residence. Bride Madeline Stone, nee Masters of Chicago, attended with a reception afterward at the Hyde Park Hotel.
In Pennsylvania the reorganizers under George W Guthrie and Vance C McCormick swept the state party, electing a full state ticket and 12 delegates at large. They endorsed Woodrow Wilson and called for limits on presidential power, recalling judges, and constitutional amendments to bar consecutive presidencies amid criticism of Taft and Roosevelt. The platform praised Democratic gains and urged reforms to restore representative government.
A thief enters the Pabst Brewing Company on North Capitol Street at noon, removes a cash box from the safe, and exits calming and unhurried. Clerk Fritz Sauber describes a tall Italian man in a gray suit, aided by detectives Armstrong and Grant who expect an arrest soon. The box held about $3000 in cash, checks, and securities.
Baltimore Day reports Cardinal Gibbons urged opposition to literacy tests for immigrants seeking to enter the United States. He warned such laws could harm national unity, noting that industrious immigrants may still pursue citizenship despite illiteracy. Mayor Preston spoke and Gov Goldsborough sent a sympathy telegram.
The State Democratic convention at Walla Walla May 7 endorsed Champ Clark for President by a 4% to 106 to 113 to 112 roll call amid maneuvers for Bryan. Delegations shifted from Wilson to Clark after a raucous roll call and Pend Oreille county backed Bryan. The platform urged presidential preference primaries, initiative, referendum and recall and campaign contribution publicity, and extended suffrage to women.
Berlin aviator Bachmayer died when his monoplane crashed after the motor stopped at the airfield. The craft tilted onto its side and plunged about ten feet to the ground during a routine demonstration this morning.
Maryland votes Taft claims reorganizers control Pennsylvania five die in flood theft of 800 from Brewers. Red Cross delegates meet as nation faces multiple crises.
A riot in San Diego leaves a policeman shot in the back another sed head cut open by a hatchet and an unidentified man killed when shots were fired from a house occupied by Industrial Workers of the World members.
News from Mexico reports renewed fighting between rebel and federal forces near Cuatro Cienagas and Monclova with casualties and arms seized. Orozco refuses to recognize Gomez provisional government and opposes civil rule until war ends, while U S transport plans for Americans on the west coast are exaggerated.
Mme Navratil, mother of two Titanic survivors, received photos of her children in New York. She recognized them from the shipwreck tales and plans to board the Oceanic to claim her sons. She says the children were confided to a cousin during divorce proceedings and that her husband had gone to England, possibly to America.
The ninth international Red Cross conference opened at the Pan American Union building with Taft named honorary president though unable to attend. Senator Elihu Root led opening ceremonies attended by 32 nations, Ambassadors, and top officials as Henry White Gustave Ador and others spoke on peace and humanitarian aid.
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