Delegates Fight Over Colorado State Convention Alignment
At Glenwood Springs Indiana Demos convene to name ten delegates to the Denver national convention. The Speer faction backed by Mayor Speer seeks formal recognition while Patterson supporters seek harmony. A harmony committee proposes half votes for each faction and open primaries.
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T. M. Patterson
Speer
Glenwood
Morning Journal
Henwood Springs
Colo
Denver
Colorado
William J. Bryan
Milton Smith
United States
Thomas Patterson
State Committee
Patterson
Jack Chinn
Leadville
P. White
Pueblo
L. CC
Paddoot
Boulder
Jo W. Thompson
Mesa
FE A. Ault
Delta
James
W. L. Clayton
George Hosmer
Thomas Bo Croker
Rimer
F. Beckwith
T A. McAling
J A. Vigil
H. Ll. Luehers
J. B. Pearce
G. H. Hollenbeck
W. C. Jones
Chris Keiser
Bot Napier
J. J. Harris
Rawalt
Dr. Green
J.C. Bel
National
Alva Adams
John T. Mullins
Fart Slewett
Denevr
Clay J. Whitford
Former Spanish Premier Vega de Armijo Dies in Madrid
Marquis Vega de Armijo, former Spanish premier and former president of the chamber of deputies, died in Madrid today. The prominent statesman served in high government roles and leaves a lasting political legacy in Spain.
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Madrid
Marquis Vega de Armijo
Chamber of Deputies
Faithless Wife Slain by Convict Husband in Bari Jail Escape
Rome reports Swift punishment for an unfaithful wife. Antonio Giselli a prisoner serving six months in Bari jail learned of his wife’s affair from a visitor. He escaped, vanished seven hours then returned claiming he killed her and hid the body. He awaits trial convinced of an improbable conviction.
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Rome
Antonio Giselli
Bari
Giselli
Volcano Devastates Savali Island in Samoa Region
Advices from Auckland report a three night volcanic eruption on Savali, the Samoan island, beginning May 10. Lava flowed in a near continuous sheet up to eight miles wide and six inches to six feet deep, destroying many native houses as it spilled into the sea and caused immense steam.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Savali
Cannon Arrives in Chicago to Discuss Platform
Morning Journal reports Uncle Joe Cannon reached Chicago from Danville to confer with congress leaders at the Union League Club. He weighs an anti injunction plank amid party unity concerns and opposition from Republican ranks.
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Chicago
Joe’ Cannon
Danville
Union League Club
Congress
Payne
New York
Committee On
Ways and Means
Mr. Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
House
Cannon
Aten
United States
Senator Bailey Improves, Texas Senator Recovering
In New York on June 14 Senator J W Bailey of Texas showed marked improvement from bronchitis at the Waldorf Astoria. His doctors announced there is no doubt he will recover.
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New York
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Waldorf-Astoria
Sherman
Dolliver
Senate
Cearge O'Connen
Sea of the
Aac
Issourian to Carry Glad Towns Taft Tribute
Senator Warner named tentative choice as head of the notification committee. A tribute to Civil War veterans highlights the event with local figures and community leaders in attendance.
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Issourian
GLAD
Warner
Taft Convention Leaders Indicate Strong Organizing Confidence
Taft forces announce key picks for convention roles at Chicago headquarters. Senator Warner of Missouri will chair the notification committee, former Governor John J. Hill of Maine is favored for permanent organization, and Senator Charles W. Patton of Oregon considered for credentials. The moves signal Taft strength and planning ahead of the convention. Senator Lodge misses the notification chair due to a Europe trip, while Fulton’s available leadership is noted for its familiarity with contested cases.
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Chicago
Taft
Warner
Missouri
John J. Hill
Maine
United States
Charles W. Patton
Oregon
Grand Army of the Republic
Chant’s
New York
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Europe
Hill
Fulton
National Committee
Big Cattle Deals in Carlsbad Carlsbad Shipments Rise This Week
Morning Journal reports cattle shipments in Carlsbad this week top three thousand animals with expectations to maintain the pace through mid to late July. Sales reach nearly 3.8 million dollars for the year so far, with 11 500 head contracted for delivery by mid July.
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Carlsbad
N. M
Woman's Club
Alameda Park
New Christian Church
Dolliver Sees Growing Support for Second-Vice Ticket
Chicago dispatch reports strong Iowa Dolliver second-vice prospects with Fairbanks gaining momentum in Indiana and New York strategizing for Sherman. Cortelyou view fades as Dolliver solidifies and party factions weigh the open convention battle.
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Snecia
Chicago
Ohio
Dolliver
Iowa
Fairbanks
Cortelyou
Sherman
New York
Coolidge
Indiana
Uiat
Pairbanks
Fairbaixs
Roosevelt elective term bid stirs private meeting in Chicago
A small gathering in Chicago aimed to push President Roosevelt for a second term, planning to present a Roosevelt candidacy to the convention. Attendees included ex-Representative Thomas W Philips and delegates O Teter and George W Curtin. The group expects Georgia and West Virginia delegations to boost a petition and influence the convention, with Lodge named as a potential ally and possible interference to read a presidential letter.
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Morning Journal
Chicago
Rourse- Vest
Thomas W Philips
Avelva
Georgia
West Virginia
Teter
Curtin
Taft
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Enthusiastic Multitude Captures Chicago for Convention
Chicago on June 14 buzzed with flags bands and crowds as state delegations and marching clubs arrived for the Republican convention. Delegates from California Oregon Idaho and others entered amid hotels filled to capacity and a shift toward more orderly proceedings while Taft supporters and candidates’ headquarters buzzed with activity.
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Chicago
Broad Lake Front
Lake Michigan
M. H. de Young
Oregon
George H. Williams
Grant
Taft
Idaho
John Danzell
Steel
Massachusetts
John D Long
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Tls
Iowa
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Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Mexico
California
Carter
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Seth Low
New York
Cannon
Columbia
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