Rockefeller Fights Direct Answers Under Grilling
John D. Rockefeller, old Standard Oil head, testified on whether the decree dissolving the company was carried out. He dodged yes or no, insisting on his own phrasing as attorney Untermyer pressed for direct answers. The exchange included his claim of not reading the Supreme Court decree and a tense moment with his fist pounding the table.
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Roosevelt Sweeps New Jersey Delegates in Primary
Newark May 28 Roosevelt appears to win all 28 New Jersey delegates to Chicago with 22 at large and district delegates, while Wilson takes most statewide delegates. Taft totals 9,220 Roosevelt 10,150 La Follette 315. Wilson leads Essex Hudson counties with uninstructed delegates.
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Oreat
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James FR. Nugent
Newark Star
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Republican Progressive League
Whiting
Watson Likely to Run for U S Senate Against Bacon
Thomas E K Watson of Thomason appears set to announce a bid for the United States Senate against Senator A O Bacon. The announcement is expected after the state convention with Watson signaling interest but deferring comment until later.
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Georgia Democrat Convention Aims to Pledge for Underwood
Georgia's state democratic convention gathers in Atlanta to name delegates and electors for Baltimore. About 2,900 delegates vote to back Oscar W. Underwood for president, with eight at large delegates named and district selections, while potential rivals Watson or Layless contend for an open at large seat.
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Charles R. Pendleton
Macon
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Rome
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Thomson
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Augusta
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Athens
Early vote urged on Lorimer case in Senate
Washington May 28 Senators Kern and Lea urged Lorimer to state when he can attend for an early vote on his election case. They said no date would be fixed to prevent his right to speak, and asked for a time to arrange a prompt decision. Lorimer’s telegrams indicate he may return soon but his physician Dr Slaymaker says he remains weak.
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Five Torpedo Boats Ordered to Key West
Norfolk Va May 38 Five torpedo boats the Gerry Roe Pulding Dray McCall left Norfolk tonight and were under orders to proceed to Key West to join the fleet guarding the coast and keep an eye on the rebellion.
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Delegates Converge for State Convention at Grand Opera House
Delegates from most districts meet today at scheduled times and venues to name delegates and electors for the Baltimore convention. The Grand Opera House hosts the noon opening, with seating reserved for delegates in the orchestra pit and public seating behind the brass rail and galleries.
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I Am No Burnt Offering Says Thomas W Loyle SS
Augusta Ga May 28 The Chronicle notes that the state plans to pit Thomas W Loyle ss against Tom Watson for a delegate at large to Baltimore. Loyle ss says he never sought the post and laments being made a sacrificial target to Tam o Tamzon in a convention drama.
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Augusta
Chronicle
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Baltimore
McDuffie
Tam O’ Tamzon
Tragedy Blamed On Titanic Captain Smith And Californian
Washington May 2 The senate committee led by William Alden Smith finds fault with Captain Smith for ignoring iceberg warnings and with Captain Lord of the Californian for disregarding distress signals. The British Board of Trade is also criticized for lax regulation and inspection. The report suggests possible misdemeanor charges against Captain Lord and notes other conclusions preceding Titanic’s departure.
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Darrow Bribery Testimony Links Money to Jury Vote
Los Angeles May 28 former McNamara defense chief Darrow aide Bert H Franklin testified he and Darrow planned to influence jurors in the James B McNamara case. Franklin said Darrow handed him a $1 000 check on October 7 1911 to buy the vote of juror Robert Bain. The cross examination of Geo N Lockwood highlighted alleged conspiracy aspects in the bribery negotiations tied to the prosecution.
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Watsons meeting shows what it did not do
A seething crowd heard Thomas E Watson outline plans for today’s gathering. The meeting avoided formal nominations or a platform, but adopted a resolution to nominate delegates-at-large to Baltimore and voted to oppose a convention committee on platform or credentials. Watson was endorsed for Baltimore delegate and Georgia delegation chair. Savannah's Jo H. D. D. Twigas spoke near adjournment.
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Savannah
Weather Prophecy Local Showers Near Georgia
Local showers are forecast Wednesday into Thursday. Report notes possible rainfall amounts but omits precise figures and dates. Forecast emphasizes temperature ranges, normal averages, and rainfall totals with unclear values and formatting.
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