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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
8
Reports claim Hilles released information on the Harvester Trust as prosecutors prepared to act. The article notes quotes from US Attorney Townsend and District Attorneys Sims and Bonaparte as part of a broader political clash over investigations into Roosevelt era policies.
A man who shot at court officials in Missville Virginia and targeted President Roosevelt and officials acting under his orders was found guilty of first degree murder. The verdict implicates key participants and shapes ongoing legal action.
The document recounts high level discussions on pursuing criminal action against individuals and corporations tied to the Harvester Trust. It notes Bonaparte and Townsend advising, Roosevelt and Taft cabinet involvement, and shifting orders to prefer a restricted investigation over a direct suit. It also touches on related political pressure, possible settlements, and later public executions and memorial efforts.
Special to The Washington Post May 17 Roanoke describes deputies and Internal Revenue Officers destroying four large distilleries and thousands of gallons of beer in Carroll county near Fancy Gap and Altona. Operators escaped to the mountains as authorities confiscated copper outfits and halted operations amid arrests tied to the Hillsville case. Mrs Marion White, kin of the outlaw, spoke of hardships since her husband’s arrest.
The Georgia Republican State convention named eight Roosevelt delegates to Atlanta on May 17 with one half vote each. Four white and four Black were instructed to support Roosevelt at the national convention, answering about 120 names. T Weaver led as temporary chair and Judson W Lyons served as permanent chair, with resolutions praising Roosevelt and denouncing Taft.
State Attorney Dedman filed four antitrust suits today against the International Harvester Company in the Eighteenth Judicial District. The actions accuse IH in five counties of violation of Kentucky antitrust law. Each suit seeks five thousand dollars and costs.
Eugene V. Debs of Terre Haute was nominated for U S president by the Socialist party at its national convention in Indianapolis on May 17. Emil Seidel and others competed. a key constitutional section declaring opposition to violence was debated and narrowly approved for referendum. Debs complained the policy targets him and said it must await a vote.
The piece reports on Clark’s strong early delegate lead at the Baltimore convention with 104 delegates to choose from. Fred T Dubois expresses confidence Milark will win, possibly on the first ballot, and cites historical precedent where majority holders avoided nomination failure. Senator Dublin attacks rivals as weak and questions motives of Clark supporters.
Senator La Follette addressed a large crowd at Bowling Green declaring he holds the key to the presidential nomination in Chicago. He asserted the Republican party would not nominate two 80 year olds and named Roosevelt and Taft as current contenders while announcing his candidacy. He criticized Theodore Roosevelt for not vigorously enforcing the Sherman anti trust law early in his administration.
The Republican convention subcommittee in Chicago on May 17 moved to choose two temporary chairmen. Amid daylong discussions several names were floated and some members indicated the final choice might fall to a man not previously listed as a candidate.
Special to The Washington Post from New York on May 17 summarizes pledged and unpledged delegates. It shows 176 Taft delegates uninstructed, Roosevelt leading with 136, La Follette 36, and 984 total Republican delegates. It lists unpledged and classified counts and notes 124 delegates yet to be chosen. Democratic totals show 1094 delegates, two thirds needed for nomination at 779, with 39 yet to be elected.
President Taft campaigned across ten farming counties in the fourteenth district voicing opposition to Roosevelt on reciprocity and tariffs. He attacked Colonel Roosevelt’s tariff stance, defended protective measures, and ridiculed projected wage guarantees while noting heavy farmer support and backlash in Bowling Green and Toledo.
Secretary of State Philander C Knox, back from a campaign swing in Ohio, predicts a Taft win there. He returns to the State Department confident that Ohio’s primaries signal a decisive moment in the current campaign and that Taft will carry the state.
Bets on Roosevelt dominated early betting on the Chicago convention. Even money wagers favored his nomination while other odds offered 1 to 2 for his election, reflecting strong sentiment in New York trading rooms.
Cincinnati committee of society ladies launches house to house canvass in East Walnut Hills to raise funds for the Taft campaign. Circular letters and solicitations push toward a goal of 18 000 dollars to secure Taft delegates, with initial receipts around three thousand dollars. Subscriptions start at 100 dollars and may flow to support Taft interests beyond Ohio.
Representative McKinley, head of Taft’s national campaign bureau, said Taft has gained effective control of the Republican internal convention by securing delegates from Montana, Idaho, Arkansas, Texas, and North Carolina, totaling four delegates. Roosevelt counters with a larger pledged slate, claiming about 603 Roosevelt delegates including added contingents from Ohio, South Dakota, New Jersey, and the Chicago convention.
Senator La Follette arrived in Chicago en route from California to Ohio for the primary campaign. He says he will seek disclosure of campaign funds and plans to request Roosevelt publish a list of contributors. Reports say a $1,000,000 fund largely from George W Perkins H Gary and Dan R Hanna backs the Roosevelt campaign.
In Texas, both the First and Second congressional districts named delegations to the Republican national convention in Chicago. In Nacogdoches supporters of Taft and Roosevelt held separate conventions and named contesting delegations.
Special to The Washington Port Annapolis Md May 17 Authorities at the Naval Academy investigate the death of Midshipman Tullan Bishop of Connecticut from blood poisoning linked to a razor cut Uncertainty remains whether the wound came from shaving or a barber shop incident Medical officers inspect Annapolis barber shops for sanitation and may ban unsanitary shops to protect midshipmen.
Manuel Lujan, special envoy of Gen Pascual Orozco, rejects reports of a Mexico pact with Japan over Magdalena Bay or other Mexican territories. He says meetings in Chihuahua in March involved no such arrangements and accuses the Madrid government of fabrications. The statement comes amid rumors surrounding Mexican revolutionary movements and foreign concessions.
Federal engineers halted operations at Hymelia crevasse near New Orleans after elaborate preps to close the gap. Sherri, chief of U S engineers, returned to New Orleans as the Mississippi River Commission asserts control and plans to seek funds, while local authorities dispute orders from Washington.
Special to The Washington report from Fishkill shows Harry K Thaw discussing a claimed infant boy sheltered by his wife for nearly two years. The woman abroad in 1880s and her mother in Pittsburgh dispute the child’s existence, while Thaw says he knew nothing of it until newspapers revealed the tale.
San Francisco May 1 The Pacific coast trials for the third Olympiad to be held in Sweden will bring together at Stanford University tomorrow a stellar West Coast field. The Olympic Club issued entries featuring three world record holders Smithson Horine and Rose two Olympiad champions Rosa and Smithson two national champions Belson and Bellah four national record holders Horine Rose Sucdigar and Smith and five Pacific coast champions.
The Amherst College board of trustees elected Alexander Weik as president, replacing retiring leader Rex George Hariig. Meiklejohn of Brown University announced the selection and indicated the new president will assume duties shortly in Providence May 17, with the college noting the retirement of the long serving Rex George Hariig who has led since 1818.
Officers of the Laurel Maryland National Guard company were elected. Captain Benjamin F Wade will lead the unit with first lieutenant Guy C Wesarzk second lieutenant Charles F Little and major Hugh W Wiley presiding. The company will remain active and join the First Regiment.
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a lower ruling in a dispute over a sale of assets to the Great Northern Railway. The decision could lead to dissolution of the Lake Superior Company, once owned by Hill and Paw, and may force compensation around 34.0 million dollars to the railway. The case involves Northern Railway and partners, with Verner and James S. as key figures, and centers on asset transfers to the railroad and future ownership of Great Northern properties. The ruling preserves litigation plans and frames the potential restatement of property control through the railway.
In 1901 testimony, Leland Doseler claims the New York Sugar Refining Company used tactics to stifle competition, selling below cost and pressuring rivals. District Attorney Mise questions whether the American and affiliated interests could keep the market open as Doschers concede they could not continue competing against the national firm.
A robber entered Sevada Cozit Bark, forced three employees inside, fired two revolvers, and emptied the vault of cash before escaping in a vehicle. Police tracked the suspect toward the brush, leaving behind a trail of gold coins and gold-laden pockets.
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