Developments of Day in Field of Politics
Washington reports cite the Kansas electoral case move to the Supreme Court with Taft forces backing Olmstead and Hilles. President says he will not interfere and relies on his managers. Also notes prospective hearings by Justices Pitney or Van Geventer and Kansas Roosevelt faction support. In Indiana, a candidate pledges governorship and proclaims market controls. Detrich diaries Roosevelt progressives seek unity before state convention. Texas results show Colquitt renominated with about 30,000 margin and Morris Sheppard leading in Senate race with 128,447 of 229,000 votes counted.
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Nevada Republicans name presidential electors at second convention
Reno July 22 At a second state convention the Nevada Republican party nominated Thomas Nelson of Reno W W Booth of Tonopah and William McGill of Ely as Republican presidential electors for Nevada The move followed a desire to have electors on the November ballot amid questions about the primary law and the progressive party's actions The national political lines and Bryan endorsements are also noted plus a note on a Democratic convention clash in Lincoln Neb and a civil war veteran Frederic John Vallance dies at his son Johns ranch south of Hamilton Montana
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Irrigation Settlers to Receive Patent Rights Under New Legislation
Special Dispatch reports that the House passed the Bora h bill matching Senate action to grant patents to homesteaders on government irrigation projects once they meet homestead requirements. Patents will come after three years, replacing longer waits, and the water charge condition was removed. President Taft's support aided passage.
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Two Escaped Prisoners Recaptured in Portland
Portland reports two of four escapees recaptured last night. Charles Lee Curran of Norwood Ohio, an alleged forger, and B T Lewis charged with vagrancy are back in custody. The other two men are still at large and expected to be caught soon.
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Betrayed by Leaders Fails to End London Dock Strike
London July 29 dock workers ignore leaders manifesto signaling end of strike with few men returning to work. Workers feel betrayed by leaders and multiple factions plan meetings to decide on renewed action. The Stevedore Union with 4000 London port members orders members to resume work.
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Two Young Men Die In Motorcycle Streetcar Crash
Seattle July 29 Arnold Hatfield 19 son of a restaurant proprietor was killed and Harry Deady 24 an employee fatally injured when their motorcycle collided with a street car. Deady sustained a fractured skull.
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