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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
1
President Taft campaigns in New Jersey delivering a forceful address as supporters turn out in strong numbers. The rally emphasizes militant resolve and loyalty to constitutional government while criticizing opponents.
President Taft rails at Theodore Roosevelt over campaign style and term limits. He defends one term, warns of constitutional danger, and cites his New Jersey and Trenton tours as demonstrations of his stance against bossism and the Roosevelt bid for a third term. He stresses unity and tradition and rebukes political muckraking while defending his refusal to seek more than one term.
Wall Street bets roared over the Roosevelt Taft nomination race as brokers framed odds on outcomes including Roosevelt securing the nomination and Taft failing to win. Wagers ranged from 7 to 1 against Roosevelt to even money for Taft defeat, with other bets on third candidates and Democratic nominees. A curb market broker offered various propositions with large sums and noted bets tied to a potential alternative horse. Also noted is a change to Pennsylvania Railroad timetables effective May 2.
Theodore Roosevelt rallied about 30,000 in Newark and New Jersey supporters, defending his recall plan and progressive stance. He praised Newark’s enthusiasm, rejected fear of neurotic labeling, and highlighted broader battles between the people and special interests while sketching his national policy vision.
Grace Daisy Grace formerly Daisy Ulrich Opie of Philadelphia was released on a 600 bond after being indicted on Mugging and shooting her young husband. The article mentions support from real estate owner Chess Logomarzino and notes Grace’s pregnancy and sympathy from Logomarzino. The piece also contains unrelated remarks attributed to Mr Taft and Boss Barnes about party politics.
In Bristol Tennessee on May date the Southern Presbyterian Church assembly declined to adopt the committee majority on Romanism urging Evangelical churches to attack Catholicism. The adopted minority report favors opposing Rome through non dissemination of Gospel truth rather than aggressive proselytizing.
A Washington Post special from Philadelphia reports a heated talk by Dr H Goddard linking heredity to child welfare. He argues certain children are beyond reform and that keeping them alive would worsen crime and poverty, urging society to allow their deaths to protect the human race.
Dayton Ohio May 3 The condition of Wilbur Wright at midnight is slightly improved and physicians are hopeful the progress will continue. He has regained consciousness and can recognize and speak to family at his bedside.
Rioting follows a socialist general strike call over Count Tisza's election as president of the lower house. About 50 000 marchers disrupted work, looted and damaged property, with schoolboys firing on police and troops. A bomb struck Deputy Baron Vojnus’s home as tram and rail services halted. the unrest eclipses a 1845 revolution and several wounded may die.
Doctor Francis Colma a weakly physician on the East Side died from wounds after a mysterious shooting on an emergency call. Authorities believe Black Hand agents may have mistaken him for another. Two men were seen fleeing the scene but their identities remain unknown.
Francis J Mc Connell, president of Depauw University Greencastle Indiana, elected as an archbishop at the current session of the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference. He won on the twenty Gret ballot by 552 votes, 52 over the required majority. Opponents included F D Leete 471, R J Cooke of New York 464, W oP Thirkfeld of Washington DC 400.
London May 2 General Booth head of the Salvation Army underwent cataract surgery at Guy's Hospital performed by senior ophthalmic surgeon Charles Higgens. The bulletin said the operation was completely successful and that restoration of vision depended on Booth's recuperative powers.
Armed robbers blasted the Bank of Carney Oklahoma early today and escaped with about $15,000. Advices report the bandits used explosives to blow open the safe and flee the scene. Police search underway.
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati May 31 Returns to local assessors list William H Tafts wealth at 74 950 with a 1.00 horse a watch a 300 piano 80 cash in bank and 268 000 other property and investments Last year 23 950 Taft salary 75 000 Harman 16 198 poorer This year Harman 3954 last year so poorer Personal property includes watch automobile piano cash and investments totaling 21 000 salary 10 900 a year
Chicago May 8 four women will occupy seats as delegates at the Republican National Convention on June 18 Two come from California and two from other Western States Sergeant-at-arms William F Stone has received many applications from Western women for assistant sergeants storms doorkeepers and ushers but the subcommittee on arrangements follows a precedent and names only men for these positions this year The first credentials from delegates elected to the Republican national convention from the United States insular possessions were received by Secretary Happyword Jygm Howell and the Philippines No word has come from Porto Rico or Alaska to the committee
In San Rafael a woman named Miss Letitia Miller underwent a surgical operation to remove 1097 objects mostly metal from her stomach. The official report to the State board of control states she is on the road to recovery. Items removed included 108 wire hairpins open safety pins 21 broken pins 6 prune pita 23 buttons 3 collar buttons 13 nails 3 screw eyes 40 tacks 1 staple an Inch long five parts of tear spoons 42 broken pieces of hairpins 1 piece of string 1 piece of thread and 250 small pins among other odds and ends.
Report from Victoria dated May 23 recalls the Be dalbe slaughter where nearly 200 miners mainly Chinese, employed by a Russian company, were killed or fatally wounded after a miners meeting near the general offices. Troops opened fire at close range, with many slain and others mortally wounded.
Special to The Washington Post. Boston May 23. Dr Walter M Roberts, a dentist, testifies he contracted pneumonia after his wife refused enough covering. He accuses her of being a vegetarian, denying meat, splashing water while ill, causing nervous lips chewing, poisoning his mood, and talking constantly at night during attempts to sleep in the divorce suit.
London May 23 government efforts to avert a dock strike by a court of inquiry fail. The strike is expected to involve 16 000 to 19 000 men and begin tomorrow. Up to 150 ships with cargoes may be delayed in the Thames, leaving London short of food supplies and likened to a besieged city.
News dispatches from Mexico City report Gen Huerta’s forces repulsed the rebel column of Orozco at Rellano after a day of heavy fighting. Federal cavalry pursued the retreating rebels, with artillery and infantry driving them back across multiple positions. The clash produced large casualties and extended into a rain soaker as shells exploded through dust and heat.
Warren horse breeder Cent. May %-Edger B Wheeler was dragged by a running horse for more than a mile after a sulky hitch failed. He collided with an automobile driven by Peat C H Beard of Columbia College. Wheeler, thrown clear, was dragged by the head and shoulders along a rough road and is dying from injuries.
Philadelphia dispatch reports 750 Marines under Col Lincoln Carmany aboard the Prairie sailed for Guantanamo as a squadron from Nashville and Paducah to Cuba. Washington officials warn of endangered Americans and property but deny deliberate intervention while preparing quick expeditionary options if needed.
Rebels besiege Palma Serrano and other towns as panic grips the countryside. President Gomes calls for volunteers while reinforcing federal troops in Oriente. Marines, gunboats, and a new cruiser head toward Cuba amid fears of wider intervention.
In New Jersey Tatt receives a standing ovation amid political theater as headlines touch on betting, social issues, and wartime rhetoric.
Honolulu reports the island of Hawaii was struck by a major quake last night the strongest in years. Wireless lines say Mauna Loa was smoking and seismologist Perret predicts an eruption in June based on current advisory reports.
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