Roosevelt Would Not Run Against Taft in 1916
Lansing Mich February 13 Franklin McVeagh secretary of the treasury at the Zach Chandler Republican Club dinner declares Theodore Roosevelt would not seek the Republican presidential nomination against Taft this year. He outlines types of progressives and labels the insurgents as reactionary while praising Taft and Roosevelt's combined legacy and the Payne tariff bill.
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Lansing
Mich
Franklin McVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Zach Chandler
Republican Club
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
McVeagh
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
MacVeagh
Supreme Court
Mr. MacVeagh
LaFollette
Gia
Tait
Republican Party
Boston
Hill Predicts Steel Market Shifts and Ore Valuation
James J. Hill testified before the Stanley steel investigating committee in Washington. He warned competition will prevail after current laws vanish and forecast ore lease values rising from 1 to 1.50 2 a ton. He predicted pig iron could cost 17 a ton delivered from China to Brooklyn in the future.
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Washington
James J. Hill
Stanley Steel
Great Northern
Hill
Wall Street
Herbert Knox Smith
Steel Corporation
Brooklyn
China
Spread of Rebellion in Mexico Reaches Several States
Mexico City reports show the rebellion expanding with rebels overrunning Languna district in Coahuila and appearing in Durango Zacatecas and Guanajuato. Zapatistas operate in the south while Salgado followers intensify activity in Guerrero. Rojas and Bernandez evade troops in Chihuahua as General Orozco Lag forces rebels at Casas to lay down arms. Durango rebels include field hands joining looting of haciendas.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Languna
Coahuila
Durango
Zacatecas
Guanaguato
Zapatistas
Guerrero
Jesus Salgado
Chihuahua
Antonio Rojas
Braulo Bernandez
Orozco
Casas
Seven Dead and Score Injured in Great Northern Wreck
Devils Lake N D February 13 seven are known dead and a score injured in the wreck of a Great Northern Oriental limited at Doyen sixteen miles east of here. Ten coaches left the track and down a steep embankment turning over twice. A relief train with physicians and undertakers was sent from Devils Lake to the scene. Roosevelt to Break Silence New York February 13 Theodore Roosevelt received a letter from eight governors asking him to accept the presidential nomination. He said he would reply within a week and could say nothing until then.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Great Northern Oriental Limited
Doyen
Here
Devilsake
Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Nomination Withdrawn for Delaware U S Marshal
Washington February 13. The nomination of Cornelius P Swain as United States marshal for Delaware was withdrawn from the senate after hearings on bribery charges tied to the 1904 Delaware election.
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Washington
Cornelius P. Swain
United States
Delaware
Senate
Disaster Drowns 46 in Japanese Steamer Collision
At Nagasaki on February 12 a collision between the steamers Ryohra Macy and Mori Maru caused the deaths of 46 crew members and passengers. Survivors struggled amid wreckage and near-freezing seas. Local authorities launched rescue operations and inquiries into the incident.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Ryohra Macy
Coal movement eases fuel order with new machinery
Modern machinery installed in mining regions reduces delay in filling fuel orders. The coal movement plan targets handling coke tonnage, with a little over one hundred thousand tons cited as the immediate objective.
Virginia and West Virginia coal shipments rise in January
The Norfolk and Western reports January coal shipments total 1 687 948 net tons with Virginia mines contributing 163 113 tons and West Virginia 1 524 835 tons. Coke output on the West Virginia side reaches 104 858 tons. Car shortages and embargoes hinder loading and delivery but Pocahontas coal shows strong shipment capability, aided by modern machinery and a steady demand from New England and tidewater regions.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Tidewater
Virginia
West Virginia
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Field
Toledo
Witch-Craret
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Michigan
New England
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Pocyhontas
Clinch Valley
Virginia Iron, Coal and Oe Company
New Haven
Seaboard
Richlands
Tug River
Thacker
Renova
Aspee
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Pocahontas Vein
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Daily Telegraph
State Mine Department
Norfolk and Western Coal Fields
One Dynamite Arrest in Rochester Union Case
Rochester on February 13 reports the arrest of Clarence E. Dowd, business agent of the machinists union local No 33, amid investigation into explosive activity. Dowd faces charges tied to a dynamite plot linked to the union.
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N. Y
Clarence E. Dowd
The
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Arrested on Warrant for Transporting Dynamite Across States
Browd was arrested today on a warrant charging transporting dynamite from one state to another. He was arrested on an indictment found in Indianapolis by the federal grand jury.
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Browd
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
West Virginia sees mostly cloudy days Wednesday and Thursday with warmer Thursday. Virginia reports increasing cloudiness Wednesday with rain or snow likely at night or Thursday, and warmer Thursday with stronger northeast winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Innocent Appears in Burglary Case Reopened in New York
After nearly five years in prison for a home burglary, Be. Brandt faces a new trial as Judge Rosalsky withdraws the guilty plea. Mortimer Schiff seeks a sift of the case while Governor Dix appoints Justice Garard to hear clemency applications.
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New York
Mortimer L. Schift
Brandt
Rosalsky
Court of General Sessions
Alton B. Parker
Mortimer L. Schiff
Dix
Justice Garard
Supreme Court
Panama Revolution Planned in America
Washington reports that evidence presented by Henry Hall of the New York World before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs alleges the Panama revolution was planned in New York and Washington. The committee investigates U S acquisition actions in the Panama Canal Zone and aired letters and documents supporting the claim.
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Washington
Panama
New York
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Henry Hall
New York World
Panama Canal Zone
United Sates
Democrats Target Chemical Tariff Revenue Increase
The Democratic chemical tariff bill aims to raise government revenues by 3.53 million dollars over the current fiscal year. It increases duties on perfumes, fancy soaps and other luxuries while lowering duties on drugs and common-use materials. A caucus is planned for tomorrow and introduction in the House is expected Saturday.
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Washington
House
Wright Dies in Richmond at 84 after Long Illness
John T. Wright aged eighty four dies at his Richmond home after a long illness. He is survived by six sons and one daughter, many of whom are dentists. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Hollywood Cemetery.
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Richmond
John T. Wright
C., O. Wright
Bluefield
W. Va
Wright
Hollywood
Gus Ruhlin Dies Suddenly in Brooklyn Cafe
Famous boxing figure Gustave Ruhlin known for victories over Tom Sharkey dies at his Brooklyn cafe from apoplexy. The former heavyweight contender collapsed and died. the death was reported from New York on February 13.
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New York
Guy Ruhilin
Tom Sharkey
Tox Day
Brooklyn
British Coal Miners Plan National Strike Date Set
A conference of 800000 UK coal miners confirmed a plan for a nationwide stoppage in coal mines on February 29 unless mine owners accept a minimum wage for all underground workers. The decision follows a recent ballot and formalizes the industrial action to press wage demands.
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iLondon
United Kingdom
Death of James K Polk Jr Direct Descendant of President Polk
James K Polk Jr died suddenly in Paris Texas on February 13. He was a direct descendant of President Polk and the son of Bishop Leonidas Polk the first Episcopal bishop of Louisiana. His wife resides in Detroit.
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James K. Polk, Jr
Paris
Tex
President Polk
Leonidas Polk
Louisiana
Detroit
Williamson Near Boom as Coalfield Center Emerges
Pond Creek development lifts Mingo County into prominence creating a new coalfield hub. A “Twenty-Mile Rainboat” promises millions of tons of fuel reaching borers, with termines spanning the town center and boosting regional activity.
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Pond Creek
Mingo
Williamson Coal Boom Spurs Long Rail Route Plan
A proposed twenty mile railroad extension into Mingo County and Pike County Kentucky could link Williamson and Pine Creek coal regions to Norfolk and Western yards. The project targets Thacker, Vulcan, Winnifrede, Buffalo and other seams, tapping hundreds of thousands of acres. major owners include Koontz interests, EB Berwind, and United States Coal and Oil Company. The Pond Creek project, eight openings planned by the Coal Company and two by Leckie and Lathrop, promises substantial growth for Williamson and adjacent towns.
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Williamson
Mingo County
Pike County
Kentucky
Pond Creek
Thacker, Vulcan
Winnifrede
Buffalo
Freeburn
West Virginia
Koontz
EB. J. Berwind
United States Coal and Oil Company
Norfolk and Western Yards
Aetoto Williamson
Eastilliamson
Thack‘r
P. A. Grady
Wiam Leckie
Pond Creek Coal Company
Island Creek Company
Wall Street Journal
William Leckie
W. A. Lathrop
Tug River
E. J. Derwind
French Associates
Isaac T. Mann
Taylor Vinson John Mayo
Mason Coal Company
Sald
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Charleston
8. C
Williamson Poised For Coal Boom As Engineers Gauge Six Mile Extension
The Williamson area sees a surge of activity with engineers at the Strostider and Nation Bank of Commerce buildings surveying for a six mile line extension. Miller Supply opens a Williamson branch while new coal mines take shape, predicting output of 400 000 tons monthly within three years.
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Pond Creek
P. A. Grady
Williamson
West Virginians Fail to See President at White House
Former Senator Davis Elkins leads a West Virginia Roosevelt Republican delegation to the White House but fails to secure a meeting. An appointment was set for tomorrow morning with Sam Montgomery W L Meredith and Sam Dixon in the group. Dixon’s stance on Taft unclear though tied to Dillon and Roosevelt support. Elkins remains noncommittal but is viewed as Roosevelt-leaning.
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Washington
Davis Elkis
West Virginia
White House
Sam Montgomery
Orginal Roosevelt
Roosevelt
W. 8. Meredith
Fairmont
Sam Dixon
Fayette County
Dixon
Taft
C. W. Dillon
Dillon
Davis Elkins
Tait
Fifty Four Men To Be Arrested Tomorrow In Dynamite Case
Indianapolis reports positive assurance from United States District Attorney Charles F Miller that all fifty four men indicted in the dynamite conspiracy will be arrested tomorrow. Miller said arrests may be expected and that many defendants will be taken quickly to keep others from learning who is involved. An arrest in Rochester, New York, was probably due to local conditions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Charles F. Miler
Mr. Miller
Rochester
N. Y
Ex convict Morse sails for Europe after dodging reporters
Charles W Morse the bank wrecker with a fifteen year sentence, boarded the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria tonight for Europe and a Bad Nauheim bath treatment. He fled his New York apartments with his wife and son, driving away in a taxi with four trunks as reporters shadowed him.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Europe
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Morse
Atlantic City
Major Sexton Dies by His Own Hand in Montgomery
Montgomery February 13 Major A. Sexton former state insurance commissioner and prominent Alabama figure killed himself at his home in Montgomery officials confirmed. The death closes a long career in public service and business.
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Sexton
Montgomery
Ala
Mai A
Rivalry for Diamond Kings 5 Spurs
Work of verification delays vote count as special ballots rest with contest manager. Surprising chances may be expected tomorrow when ballots can be cast. Prizes now on exhibition in stores of the donors.
Prizes for Daily Telegraph contest feature diamonds and trips
The Daily Telegraph contest offers two diamond rings valued at $75 each for top fund raisers in Mercer and non Mercer counties during the second period ending February 24. Five Appreciation Prizes from donors include a golf watch, a $35 ladies suit, a $25 writing desk or brass bedstead, and a ladies hat trunk. If a tour winner has won a diamond, the prize goes to the next top donor in the same division. Additional district leaders are named as the contest proceeds with verifications pending.
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Daily Telegraph Printing Company
Mercer County
Randolph Jewelry
KK. F. Randolph
H. A. Lilly & Co
Phelps Furniture Co
Shumate Closing Co
Gertrude Watts
Cleo Taliaferro
Princeton
Bein‘champen
Gary
Clara Brown
Tip Top
Miss Dinwiddie
Princpal
Sullivan
Miss Watts
Miss Mitchell
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