Rumored Culberson to be Secretary of State if Wilson Wins
A Washington rumor from Seagirt suggests Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson could become Secretary of State if Woodrow Wilson wins the presidency. The unnamed source says Wilson favors Culberson, and a February announcement could name a successor in the Texas senate.
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Postmaster General Restores Flag on Pacific Mail Ships
Associated Press reports Postmaster General Hitchcock signed a contract restoring the American flag to Pacific service mail ships and establishing a new fast route from San Francisco to Australia.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock Today
San Franciso
Australia
Progressive Republicans Back La Follette Tariff Bill
Washington reports ten progressive Republicans deserted the regulars to join Democrats in passing the La Follette wool tariff bill as a substitute for the House Democratic measure. The Senate approved 47 to 20, with key progressives listed, and the bill now returns to the House for consideration.
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Tariff Board
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Try to impeach state's witness in Darrow bribery trial
Defense efforts to impeach Bert H. Franklin, Darrow's confidential investigator, intensified as proceedings resumed. Franklin had pleaded guilty to jury bribing while juror Leavitt's absence from the box halted testimony due to alleged prejudice, prolonging the Darrow trial amid illness.
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Bert H. Franklin
Clarence Darrow
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Franklin
McNamaras
Leavitt
Shot man Dave Campbell killed at Union hotel Bowery scene
Reports say Dave Campbell was shot and killed instantly near the back of the Union hotel after a disturbance at Earl's and Blair's restaurants. Officers Nolen and Bolton were taken into custody as inquest opened. Dr. Gist to testify on wounds as Campbell had multiple gunshot injuries across his torso.
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Amarillo
Two Thousand I W W Strikers Halt Grand Trunk Pacific Work
Vancouver July 25 Two thousand men members of the Industrial Workers of the World strike on the Grand Trunk Pacific halting construction between Hazelton and Burns Lake. They predict the grade through the Yellow Head will be tied up by week’s end with another thousand to quit. Contractors have wired officials for soldiers and police. No wage or condition demands were made.
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Yellow Head
Woman Candidate for Colorado Legislature
Trinidad Colo July 25 Mrs Katherine Robinson is candidate on the Republican primary ballot for Las Animas County for the state legislature as a representative This marks the first time a woman from this county has been a candidate for the legislature.
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Trinidad
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Katherine Robinson
Las Animas
Bank Robbery At Vancouver Exposes $1500 Heist
July 25 Vancouver Canada two men robbed the Northern Crown Bank at Central Park. They used a jimmy to knock down officers and held three customers at bay during the robbery. The heist totaled 1500 dollars.
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Weather outlook for West Texas and DC Friday into Saturday
Unsettled weather expected Friday night across West Texas with showers and likely Saturday in the north and west. The south remains generally fair with cooler temperatures in the extreme north.
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West Texas
Maryland Progressives choose delegates and electors
The Maryland Progressive Republicans named 11 delegates and 11 alternates to the national Progressive convention in Chicago. They empowered a seven member committee to pick eight presidential electors independent of the Taft ticket and barred any Taft electors from shifting to the Progressive ticket without resigning. Six of the current Republican electors are Roosevelt supporters.
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Progressive Republicans
Chicago
Roosevelt
Beveridge Named Temporary Chairman At Chicago
Director Dickson of Roosevelt's campaign announced former Senator Beveridge of Indiana was selected temporary chairman of the Roosevelt third party gathering in Chicago on August 5. A public letter from Beveridge to William Bye of Indianapolis outlines his stance and calls progressives of all parties to unite under a new organization with a clear progressive program and opposition to the boss system.
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Chavez Shenskey Draw In Rocky Mountain Bout
Trinidad Colo July 24 Benny Chavez Rocky Mountain light weight champion fought Johannes Shenskey in a one sided battle spectators saw Chavez as the better man but referee Gardiner ruled a draw. Pans accused Gardiner of betting against Chavez and that the decision was made to save money.
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Johannes Shenskey
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Roosevelt plans shift of progressive ticket on ballot
Roosevelt says six Republican states will move progressive nominees onto its line, capturing party control through state laws. In states requiring Taft and Sherman marks, Roosevelt electors will appear separately. where not required, Roosevelt's ticket will use the regular Republican emblem. South Dakota already enacts the change.
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National Progressive Party
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South Dakota
Idaho
Lifornia
Washington
Taft
Sherman
Gideons To Hold National Convention In Atlanta
Members of the Gideons organization arrive in Atlanta from across the United States for their national convention opening tomorrow. The gathering will be in session for several days.
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Rebels seize mules and horses hindering travel to Madera
Rebels have seized all mules and horses from Americans in the district blocking the only transport to Madera where people could reach the United States by rail. Americans strive to move animals to carry women and children to Madera while the Dolores Minnim Company loses ore transport. Mexicans tap the company’s commissary for supplies.
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Dolores
Madera
United States
Dolores Minnim Company
Richest Bachelors May Compete For Newport Debut
Newport society awaits the formal introduction of Margaret Andrews at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Andrews. The debut excites attention as Vincent Astor and Hermanus Oelrichs are noted companions, fueling bets on a future match with the Newport belle.
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Misa Andrews
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Campaign Committee Meeting Postponed by Absentees
The Democratic National Campaign Committee meeting in New York was postponed to Monday due to several members being unable to attend today.
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