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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

6

Contention Over Congressional Suffrage Club Name

Heated meeting at the Congressional Committee of the National Woman's Suffrage Association ends with a vote to form a Congressional Suffrage Club. Mrs Borland objects to the name citing lack of quorum, and Mrs Henry George Jr withdraws the motion amid fierce debate. A postal ballot will later decide the club’s name with results to be announced after another meeting.

Congressional Suffrage Club Congressional Committee Pnadonal Woman's Buffrage Association Northwest Willem Patterson Borland Missouri Breaune Mieibert S Burleson Emma M Cob Caroling Bartlett Crane Unitarian Minarat Michigan Hise Comittee Mra William Hent Howe Ts Sematora Kant Sherich Altence George Congressional Romimittese Mies Emma Merabder Eny Borlandt Gifford Pinchot Willam la Follette Alles Pomerene William Hughes John E. Baker Charlex W Pray Wesley L. Jones firs_Wivases GB Pierce Rawin W. Higgins Henry T. Rainey Wolam G Sharp George William Norriy Stevena Beckwith Ayers Roger Nelson Crasap William Patterson Borland Edgar Crumpacker Houston Henry George, Jr John Lewis Edwards John A. Martin Edward B. Viceland Damen C. Needham Thamas Spencer Crago Bush Millon T U'Ren Asie J. Gronna Peter Moorepeer J.B. Hardson Jamen Mann Margaret Free Bird Seagle McGuire Tarsey AW Shackleford Joseph Russell Knowland James Willam Fiood Ernest W. Roberts Hubert Ore Harris Ira Clifton Copley Stanton Warburton Curtis

Death Notice for Mary Bennett and Family in Connecticut

Fragmented obituary notes the death of Mary Bennett and references her son and Mary Rill. The notice lists addresses in New Haven and Waterbury areas and mentions funeral details including a service at St Mark Episcopal and cemetery arrangements. Partial lines indicate a May 1 service and interment in a Connecticut cemetery with related family names.

Thoma Decatur Bennett Nis Puredas Tamer Fateriman Seopinirty Saftine al Leveafnor Mary Congres Nicea Dienes Foo St Markares Episcopal Bose Wren Connectinu Avenue SL Banc Oft Pias Tuthweate Molinesday Mats Ot Italim

Taft Remits Night Rider Fines in Kentucky Case

President Taft pardons eight men convicted in the Night Rider tobacco raids in Kentucky. The Burley Leaf Growers Association members face only court costs after fines ranging from 50 to 1,000 dollars are remitted. Raids began in December 1905 as masked groups forced tobacco pooling amid violence and arson.

Taft Kentucky Preadeny Taft Who Burley Leal Growers’ Association Lobacen Eerie Retendanta Joan Steers Perry Isumgon A. C. Webb Jerry S Carter Hugh Lee Aragn Dark Tobacco Planters’ Protective Association Tennessee American Tobacco Company Memoera Ku Klux Klan Gov Willson Department of Justice Agenia Wutity United States District Court Covington J. Perms Yerry Simpson Jere Carter Frank K. Conrad A. Conrad BR. L. Conrad John Caldwell

Porto Rican Delegates to Democratic National Convention

The Democratic Territorial convention elected six delegates to Baltimore for the Democratic national convention. The six are Jacinto Texidor Henry Molina Vicente Fano Wan Leenhom Pedro Timerrero and F VY Hapinves Al, all instructed for Woodrow Wilson.

Wilson San Juan P Baltimore Sue Jacinto Texidor Henry Molina Visente Fano forWan Leenhom Pedro Timerrero F VY Hapinves Woodrow Wilson

Maryland Taft Roosevelt delegation chosen at state convention

At the Maryland Republican convention in Baltimore the 16 delegates were split eight for Taft and eight for Roosevelt but all instructed to vote for Roosevelt at Chicago. A platform praised Roosevelt's record and pledged undivided support for his nomination while Taft’s administration was commended in measured terms.

Baltimore May H Taft Theodore Roosevelt Col. Roosevelt Chicago Maryland Col Roosevelt Indorses William P. Jackson Alarke Phillips Lee Goldsborough William T. Warburton Col. B. C. Carrington, Jr George J. Wellington Wiliam B. Tighman Albert G. Towers Reroni Diatriat Robert Garrett John H Cunningham Albert A. Moreland Lowie E. Melia Theodore P Wels J. P. Evans Adrian Posey Richard N. Ryan Galen 1 J. F Evans United States The Gov. Goldsborough

Taft or No One Says Knox for GOP Nomination

Special to The Washington Star. Knox. Secretary of State. in Chicago asserts Taft is the only nominee for November and rejects a dark horse or Roosevelt compromise. He predicts Taft on the first ballot with ample votes, California supporters upbeat, and Ohio likely to go Taft while Roosevelt’s nomination becomes impossible due to focusing on issues rather than facts.

Washingtos R New York Chicago New York Herald Taft Philander Knox Washington California Nona Zeny Roosevelt Ohio

Bryan Accuses Governor Harmon of Evasiveness

In Iancoin Nebraska May 1 William J Bryan says Harmon evades questions about the Wooster speech and his ties to big business. Bryan claims he did not seek Harmon's nomination nor offer a cabinet post and accuses Harmon of not revealing real reasons for his 1908 and 1910 victories.

Bryan Dosa Iancoin Nebr William J. Bryan Eaid Harmon Wooster St. Louis

Six Rescued From Mine Collapse In Minn Event

In Dulurn Minnesota on May six workers were saved from the Oliver Tron Mining Company mine at Tronwood after a cave in at the twentieth foot level. Two bodies were recovered and seven other miners were killed. A pipe driven through debris supplied the survivors with food as rescuers worked through tons of rubble to reach them.

Dulurn Minn Oliver Tron Mining Company Tronwood

Government balks in attempt to obtain antitrust papers

New York May 4 government lawyers failed to produce key papers in the suit to dissolve United States Steel under Sherman antitrust law. Several contracts between American Sheet and Tin Plate Company and American Can Company allegedly showing preferential tin plate prices were destroyed or missing. Evidence tied to Gary dinners and price understandings surfaced as the case pressed the court for access to documents.

New York United States Steel Corporation American Sheet and Tin Plate Company American Lindabury United States Circuit Court American Tin Plate Company Steel “Trust Tin Plate Company Sharon Steel Company American Sheet Steel Company Carlos Wheeler Wheeler Dickinson Gary Dinners Howard L. Davis Philadelphia Pittaburrh Gary Davis Pittsburgh

Corey Departures Amazes Steel Suit Hearings

Government lawyers shocked by Willam E. Corey leaving for Europe while subpoena status in the United States Steel Corporation dissolution suit remains unresolved. Corey, formerly president of the firm, is said to be marked for contempt if he fails to appear upon return.

Europe New York United States Steel Corporation Willam E. Corey Europes Corey Kroopringeas Cecilie Henry EB. Colton Council Jacob M. Dickinson Jacob M. Dickinson, and Announced That Mr. Corey Callan United States The Steel Corporation

New Hampshire Democrats Choose Delegates to National Convention

New Hampshire Democrats elected 18 delegates to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore. The eight pledged delegates at large and district delegates will be mor ally bound to vote for Speaker Champ Clark, with the final slate including Clarence Carr John B Jameson Eugene Reed Henry Ledoux John R Willis Edward W Townsend George W McGregor and Guy H Cutter.

Concord Wbour Baltimore Champ Clark New Hampshire Clarence =. Carr John B. Jameson Eugene ¥. Reed Henry T. Ledoux John R .Willis Edward W. Townsend George W. McGregor Guy H. Cutter

Mrs Thaw Reveals Secret Baby Ties to Broadway Life

Evelyn Thaw, in New York alone with the baby, plans to frequent Broadway restaurants and face a forthcoming White Plains summons. She faces no immediate loss of her $36,000 yearly allowance and may testify against her husband in court.

New York New York Herald Evelyn ‘Thaw J. C Holman Pittsburgh White Plains Evelyn Broadway Evelyn Thaw

Licensed to Marry Names and Dates Fragmentary Notice

Fragmentary marriage license notice lists multiple pairs with ages and names, including Charles Carroll Binelatt and Allen Grace Wright, Mary Diundoo and Burgess Stores Van Rev. C. H. Breene, and others. The text is garbled with percent symbols and initials, lacking clear dates or locations.

Charles Carroll Binelatt Allen Grace Wright J. R. Meagher William S. Hobler Mildred A Mobun Fey Dimon Albert E. Davin Flecton Mary ¥. Diundoo Burgess Stores C. H. Breene Henry Ja Shinn Laura A. Narria McDeanall I Bible L. Sterts Lupe Suilth Rishwabud Wiliam J Her. J Montgomery Wilson Shirley R. Smith Ray. Ww. Heventarry Bartha E. Chrislan John K. Saunders William W Dept Hot. Dent Rearis Moteo

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals and Dockings

Ships arriving and sailing are listed with routes including Copenhagen to New York Antwerp to Rotterdam and Bremen to New York. Several liners like Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Kronprinzessin Cecile and Wilhelm sail for Bremen and New York with dockings anticipated midweek and London or Plymouth departures noted.

Mon York United States Copenhagen Idesat Antwerp Kranpring Wilhelm Brimen Ryndam Rotterdam Dover Piulad New York Cherbourg Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Stroma Landem Gotterdan Siabroncet-Koompritz Wilhelm Bremen Browhare Victoria Lulan

Paris Bandits Battle Ends With Siege and Firefight

A siege at a villa known as the Moulin Rouge ends in bombardment and gunfire as police and gendarmes attack bandits. Dozens of officers are wounded. a woman is arrested. dynamite bombs fail to end the standoff. the attackers drive crowds back and the bandits retreat to the cellar and attic amid torches and explosions.

M. Guichard Guilllemin Garnier M. Lepine Bonnet Dubois Cholay-le-Hoy Ceass Fring Inspectora Teelf Vincennes Pierce Bergt Fleury King Torchea Bestegera

Battle on the Bridge Ends as Bandits Are Killed

Thousands watched as gendarmes and soldiers stormed a villa over a brutal fight in which bandits fired from a damaged Moulin flague. Garnier lay dead as police dragged corpses into cars despite enraged crowds. The dramatic surrender of a woman marked a pivotal moment.

Lepine Paris Anouave Garnier Vulliemin

Reward Offered For Auto Thief After Day Of Theft

Police offer a five dollar reward after the theft of three cars yesterday and last night. A single thief is believed responsible for taking an auto nearly every day for a month. Vehicles stolen include a touring car from Fight Street and North Carolina Avenue southeast and a roadster from Terminal Garage. Multiple owners, including Elie Platt and J Hedges, report missing cars. Accessories such as tires tools and wraps valued around 150 dollars were also taken.

Dunmore Fight Street Carina Avenue Elie 3 Platt Pennsulania Avenue J Hy Hedges Macomb Street H B Chandiee Lamont Street

Brumback Elected Vice President as Health Laws Delay

Robley D Brumback was elected vice president of the Alexandria common council to fill the vacancy caused by Hue bert Snowden's death. Howard Smith won the presidency. a special session was set for next Tuesday to take up health laws and a license measure. The council fixed the tax rate at 1.80 and approved franchise sale advertising for the Royal street electric railway. 8,860 was authorized for street work on North Peyton street with 3,200 from abutting property owners. The Great Council of Red Men and Pocahontas earned a reception. Funeral details for Mary A Meade announced. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce seeks membership in the national chamber.

Washington Post Burmau King Street Abrushing Howard Smith Alexandria Common Council Wes Huebert Snowden Robley D. Brumback Leadbeater Harry R Burke Smith Whe Lame Brumback Spinks Charles B. Marshall Marshall Board of Aldermen Royal Street Franklin Street Washington-Virginia Railway Company Committee On Streets Peyton Street Cameron Street

Allen case to jury today in Hillsville courtroom

Wytheville Virginia May Streuments continued in Floyd Allen case, alleged Hillsville court room assassins to be brought to trial. It became clear the mountaineer's fate will not reach the jury until tomorrow afternoon as Mrs Allen sat with her husband in black and shielded her face with a bordered handkerchief.

Wytheville Va Floyd Allen Hillsville

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