Contests Shaping GOP Delegates as Nasjonal Committee Sets Dates
Chicago May 15 Twenty two contests so far reported by the Republican National Committee ahead of the arrangements subcommittee. Most seats contested by Taft supporters, with anti Taft delegation seeking seats in Ohio Sixth district. Contests span Alabama Mississippi Georgia South Carolina Tennessee and more. National committee to hear evidence. May 20 call for meeting in Chicago June convention. Also a Montgomery Alabama report notes Manhattan Trust case on life insurance contracts upholding policy terms.
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Death Better Than The Pen Pistol Ended Career Of Bank Cashier
John Geiger former cashier of the Canton National Bank in Baltimore killed himself in his residence after an arrest warrant and a five year sentence for bank fund investigations. United States Marshal Langhammer found Geiger dead. a 92 caliber pistol lay beside him following a self inflicted wound in the mouth roof.
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United States District Court of Appeals
Richmond
United States Supreme Court
Morrin
Marshal Langhammer
Two Sad Deaths at Cordele Claim Two Prominent Locals
Cordele May 16 Special Two deaths today remove two prominent young residents Norman Thompson an agent for the Seaboard Air Line railway died this morning leaving a wife and baby and several brothers and sisters One brother W A Thompson resides in Cordele The remains go to Ochlocknee for burial Mrs Charles M Killian died this afternoon at her Cordele home a beloved young matron survived by her husband two brothers and two sisters many living in California Her remains will be interred here tomorrow.
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Norman Thompson
Texas G O P supports Roosevelt while delegates remain free
Texas Republicans at Fort Worth approved resolutions favoring Roosevelt for president and endorsed the Roosevelt administration. Delegates were uninstructed on Taft, allowing a potential Roosevelt surge. Texas plans two sets of delegates to Chicago with regulars now and reorganized group meeting in Waco later this month.
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Dr Stephens Elected Grand Commandery Leaders in Georgia
Valdosta Ga May 18 Special The Grand Commandery of Georgia Knights Templars elected officers P Stephens agents grand eminent commander A E B Simmons Savannah deputy grand commander J C Greenfield Atlanta grand generalissimo G O D Case Milledgeville grand captain general T Fethi Columbus grand senior warden A G Witler Americus grand junior warden W F Bowe
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Americus
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Augusta grand standard bearer and officers elected
The Augusta grand standard bearer Willis of Cordele grand sword bearer B F Hardeman of Athens grand war den M oA Weir of Macon grand treasurer W 4 Rockwell of Savannah grand recorder Rev Thomas Burne of Gainesville prelate. The several hundred Knights and Shriners praised the two day meet ing as the largest in grand commandery history. Dr L P Stephens elected grand eminent commander is a famed Atlanta figure with long Templar ties and education board service. F C Greenfield chosen grand generalissimo, also a well known Atlanta citizen, pleasing his supporters.
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Armours Move to Open Retail Stores in England
London May 15 A House of Commons question by Charles W Dowerman to Winston Churchill alleges Armour Chicago plans to fund 5 million dollars to open Armour retail meat stores in London and provinces. The move could bypass Smithfield tolls and threaten English butchers and meat sellers.
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Malian Prince in Washington Tonight Visit Details
Malian Prince Prospero Colonna and his son Prince Mario Colonna arrived in Washington from New York. He denies the trip aims to pave the way for an international alliance. The prince says the visit is a pleasure trip to let his son, nearly finished with schooling, see America.
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Manila murderer to face civil authorities for trial
The Stol eanberg murderer will surrender to civil authorities who plan to try him for murder. The prisoner showed no remorse until he heard the funeral march for Private Clark, when he wept. Also reported is William Clausel, a top art dealer in New York, arrested on charges of selling forgeries to collector William Evans. he was arraigned and released after a $6,000 bath claim noted.
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Bath
Admiral Thomas Ends 47 Year Naval Career in San Francisco
May 15 192? Rear Admiral Charles Thomas flag lowered aboard the Connecticut signaling the end of his long naval career after 47 years now on leave pending October retirement. Admiral Sperry assumes command for the voyage back to Hampton Roads as plans for two years abroad begin. The fleet saluted as the Connecticut flagship lowered its flag amid diplomatic and home duties during the cruise.
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Arkansas Situation: Claims on Special Session Rise
Little Rock May 15 Governor Pindall revokes the call for a special session after Speaker Allan Hamiter acted as governor during his absence. Hamiter reports majority support for a session while Donaghey urges legislators not to convene to avoid costly expenses. Hamiter says he will resume governorship when he attends the Denver Democratic convention, under constitutional authority as speaker.
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House of Representatives
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Denver
Missing Lieutenant Ehrnbeck Found Safe In Mindanao
Manila May 15 Second Lieutenant Arthur R Ehrnbeck reported missing May 12 from his station in Mindanao is now safe at Malabang. Interruption of telegrams caused the initial miss. Beattie Wash May 15 Plans to extend Alaska signal corps service call for new wireless stations at Nome Fort Gibbon Fort Egbert Wrangel and Petersburg. Cannery work on College to Begin Sood. Montgomery Ala May 15 At a commission meeting to build a new Methodist school the Women’s college at this place bids will be asked for main building and one dormitory. The outlay will be about 150000 with 50000 cash from the city and 50000 from two conferences. Additional subscriptions are in alent.
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