Favorite Sons Pass in Debate on Hughes Roosevelt Fight
Washington May 28 The race for the Republican nomination is shaping into a Hughes versus Roosevelt contest with a possible dark horse emerging. Old guard Republicans back Hughes to curb Roosevelt and stop a late surge, while questions remain about Hughes acceptance and stance on preparedness and Mexico. Continued on Page 10 Column 4.
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Butte and State News Roundup
In today’s Standard, James J Hill’s status, Bulgarian and Greek fronts, Tampico, and protections discussed. Montana delegates lean Hughes, Beaverhead to build a new bridge, Irish aid favored. Butte playhouses, memorials, and local letters to the Standard noted. Butte wins two games at Great Falls. a Philipsburg woman dies.
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Protest at White House over Mexican decrees burdening Americans
A Tampico protest signed by 84 American citizens warned the Mexican authorities are issuing decrees aimed at thwarting American business and restricting property rights and personal liberty. They cited an arrest over wages and said enforcement threatens all American activity. White House referred the protest to the State Department as tension grows with Carranza officials.
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Villa cache of arms disclosed to Americans near Namiquipa
Field Headquarters Namiquipa May 28 A Villa cache of machine guns rifles and ammunition was unearthed today in a canyon near Namiquipa by townspeople under American direction The find reported to General Pershing marks a change in sentiment toward American troops as locals now disclose secrets without fear of Cervantes threats and follow ceaseless cavalry pursuit of his band
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Hill's Illness Reaches Critical Turn At Hill Mansion
James J Hill Sr underwent a restless day as his condition grew more serious. Doctors said his pulse stayed good but his temperature remained high, and he suffered pain with periods of unconsciousness. Family, surgical staff, and business associates watched from the Hill home in St Paul while messengers rushed doctors and a special medicine train from Chicago.
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Waite Rejects Appeal Amid Murder Conviction
New York May 28 A declaration from Dr Arthur Warren Waite in his Tombe cell states he wishes no appeal in his behalf Waite says he is satisfied with the verdict and wants no appeal by chief counsel Walter R Devel or anyone else He is ready to accept punishment Waite slept poorly after transfer to prison and showed nervousness yet attended religious services and read the Bible and Sunday newspaper coverage of his conviction a Grand Rapids man Inclaw Waite was convicted Saturday of murder of his father John E Peck.
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Nine Bishops Consecrated At Impressive Services
Saratoga Springs May 28 Seven new bishops and two missionary bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church were consecrated this afternoon at an impressive service. The bishops and their assigned stations include Herbert Welch Seoul Korea Thomas Nicholson Chicago Adna Wright Leonard San Francisco Matthew Simpson Hughes Portland Ore William Fitzjames Oldham Buenos Ayres Charles Bayard Mitchell St Paul Franklin Hamilton Pittsburg Eben Samuel Johnson Africa and Alexander Priestley Camphor Liberia the only Negro chosen to the episcopacy Africa The conference plans to adjourn tomorrow and may reconvene by call of the bishops two years hence to consider unification and other matters for the southern church participation in the arrangements.
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Chicago
Adna Wright Leonard
San Francisco
Matthew Simpson Hughes
Portland
Ore
Willam Fitzjames Oldham
Buenos Ayres
Charles Bayard Mitchell
St. Paul
Franklin Hamilton
Pittsburg
Eben Samuel Johnson
Africa
Alexander Priestley
Serbian Army Reorganized After Saloniki Landing
Paris reports via wireless dispatch that the Serbian army, landed at Saloniki after crossing the Aegean, is reorganizing on Corfu or a nearby island. Estimates place force size from 80,000 to 100,000 officers. the original 300,000 had been reduced by disease and heavy fighting. New rifles and clothing were issued before further Balkan deployment.
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Suffrage and platform views shape early convention talk
Chicago May 28. Republican leaders split on suffrage while weighing the convention’s likely platform. Chairman Charles D. Hillen predicts a debt focused platform with statements on Americanism preparedness tariffs and the merchant marine. He notes differences over woman suffrage and says Roosevelt may run if the GOP platform or candidate outrages him. The Progressive convention may nominate Roosevelt if Republicans fail. The meeting plan includes June 7 agenda with committee appointments and eventual nominating speeches. Frank Hazelbaker Ernest Baldwin and Charles Rawson named as assistants.
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Bulgars Enter Grecian Forts in Macedonia Front Move
Bulgarian forces push toward Greek positions in Macedonia as Greece protests the action. The hostile movement signals intensified border tensions and regional instability amid the ongoing dispute.
Bulgarians Seize Rupel Dragotin and Spatovo Defences
Report from Paris and Athens describe Bulgarian troops occupying Rupel Dragotin and Spatovo forts near Demir Hissar and advancing toward Kavala. Greek protest planned. rail line to Kavalla said controlled by enemy due to fort occupancy. A Bulgarian demand to evacuate Rupel within 24 hours is cited from Saloniki.
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Violation of Agreement by Germany Says Paris Paper
Paris reports in Temps that the torpedoing of the Italian steamship Mo Pavia by a German submarine in the Mediterranean on May 25 constitutes a formal violation of the German note to the Italian government on May 4. Germany will seek to justify the act, the Temps adds. London reports ten espionage convictions at Brussels, with three executions and several commutations, per Reuters.
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Seattle youth kills sweetheart then takes own life
In San Diego on May 28 James Miller, 20, of Seattle, a seaman on the cruiser Pittsburg, shot and killed his sweetheart Miss Sherwin, 17, at the girl’s home, then killed himself. The motive given by the girl’s mother was Miss Sherwin’s refusal to marry the sailor.
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Pox Kills Consul at Chung King Death Report
May 28 report states Charles P. McKinnan American vice consul at Chung King died Sunday from smallpox. Initial dispatch notes the death removes an American diplomatic official in China.
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Society Leaders Doomed by Women's Club Movement
New York May 2 Thousands of delegates at the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention heard the Rev Dr Percy Stickney Grant declare that the society leader in America has no place and urged women to clean up America by tackling disease education and social issues. He blamed male conservatism and urged youth to lead while noting Illinois will not field a presidential candidate, with Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt presiding and speakers from Idaho Montana and California among others.
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