Fight for seat of Senator Bailey in Texas primary
A heated Texas primary looms two weeks away with Senator Bailey’s seat central. The battle pits William Jennings Bryan allies and reform advocates against radicals led by Cone Johnson and allies like Choice Randall, with Col J F Wolters opposing on moderate lines. Prohibition stirs as a pivotal issue, while Governor Colquitt vies for renomination against Judge W F Ramsey.
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Austin
Texas
Lone Star State
Joseph W. Bailey
United States Senate
Colquitt
Supreme Court of Appeals
L[ailey
William J. Bryan
Bailey
Morris Sheppard
House
Sheppard
Cone Johnson
Johnson
Forth Worth
Congressman Sheppard
Bryan
Randall
Sheppardites
Col
J. F. Wolters
Houston
Bryanites
Col. Wolters
United States
Wolters
Drys
Randell
W. F. Ramsey
State Supreme Court
Ramsey
Zov
Primary Campaign Speeches Energize Voters Across State
One of speechmaking and there is scarcely a city or town of any importance in the state that has not heard the leading candidates. From present indications the battle will be waged with unabated vigor up to the very hour for the opening of the polls on primary day.
Fate of Claude Swanson Allen May Be Sealed Tomorrow
Wytheville Va July 11 The case against Claude Swanson Allen for the murder of William M Foster attorney for the commonwealth at Hillsville on March 14 heads toward a verdict after a lengthy trial. The defense rested yesterday and rebuttal was brief. Attorneys for state and defense argued tonight with Judge Hairston presiding. Verdict likely by tomorrow afternoon or Saturday morning as final speeches conclude.
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Wytheville
Claude Swanson Alle
William M. Foster
The
Commonwealth
Hillsville
Dexter Goad
W.S. Poage
Oglesby
Floyd Landrell
Carroll
N. H. Hairston
Stuart Campbell
Wythe
Willis
Roanoke
J. C. Wyser
Tobacco contributions rejected by Roosevelt
Washington July 11 One million nine hundred thousand dollars was raised by the Republican national committee in 1904 for Theodore Roosevelt's presidential campaign, according to George B Cortelyou chairman. He testified that no contributions were to be received from tobacco combinations or independents. Tobacco contributors who were rejected amounted to about twenty to thirty thousand dollars.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
George B. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Senate Campaign Contributions Committee
Beef Trust
Senator Clapp
Clap
Tobacco Trust
Treasury Department
Defense attacks Franklin veracity in Darrow bribery case
In Los Angeles on July 11 the Darrow bribery trial heard defense witnesses to challenge Bert H. Franklin's claim that Darrow offered money to corrupt juror George N. Lockwood in the Messimara case. The testimony aimed to explain the accused's whereabouts that morning and to impeach Franklin's veracity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
Bert H. Franklin
Darrow
Geo. N. Lockwood
Messimara
Franklin
Opposes Ship Tolls Delays Likely on Canal Bill
Washington July 11 Great Britain's request for postponement of Panama canal legislation is likely to have little effect in delaying the canal bill. Senate leaders say there will be no shift from support of free passage for American ships as policy. Debate shows wide opinion on U S rights under existing treaties.
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Washington
Great Britain
Congress
Senate
Appointment to West Virginia Humane Society
Governor Glasscock named E. V. Townsend of Huntington to the West Virginia Humane Society to succeed J. H. Peery. Townsend receives a five year term. The action was announced in Charleston on July 11.
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Humane Society
Charleston
W. Way
Glasscock
E. V. Townsend
Huntington
West Vir- Afinija Humane Society
J. H. Peery
French Tennis Players Begin Davis Cup Prelims in Folkestone
France and England opened the Davis Cup preliminaries in Folkestone today as French players began a three day series on the British Isles. The event marks the start of the international cup matches with matches spanning three days.
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France
England
London
British Isles
Folkestone
Negro Champion Opens Saleen
Chicago July 11 Jack Johnson hosted a large turnout of his countrymen for the opening of his new three story saloon and cafe. The venue seats about five hundred and adds a notable landmark to the area amid celebrations and crowds surrounding the boxing figure.
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Chicago
Jack
Johnson
Britain US clash over Panama Canal free passage claim
Washington reports a sharp diplomatic dispute over whether the United States may grant free passage to American ships through the Panama Canal. Proponents say the Hay-Pauncefote treaty permits it if all foreign ships receive equal treatment. Britain argues the treaty forbids discrimination and could block the Panama bill. The dispute moves toward a possible submission to the Hague Tribunal as London letters drive the legal debate to Congress.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Panama Canal
Senate
London
State Department
Congress
Wanamaker Reaches 75th Birthday in Philadelphia
John Wanamaker the prominent Philadelphia merchant and former postmaster general enters his seventy fifth year. Born in Philadelphia, he has spent most of his life in the city except for a brief period as a clerk in Indiana.
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Wanamaker
Philadelphi
John Wanamaker
America
United States
Mr. Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Indiana
Lorimer Fate in Senate Debate Tomorrow
Washington July 10 final action on the Lorimer case was expected as the senate resumed consideration. Lorimer spoke in his defense while Lea of Tennessee and Thornton of Louisiana addressed the chamber during today's session.
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Lorimer
Washington
Tomorron
Senate
Lea
Tennessee
Thornton
Louisiana
Will Decare His Innocence From Gallows
Arkansas City Ark July 11 Unless Governor Donaghey changes his mind at the eleventh hour and grants a commutation W B Rhea the young white planter whose case has attracted wide attention will be hanged tomorrow in the Dasha county jail Rhea continues to maintain that he is not guilty of the crime of which he was convicted and says he will make speech on the gallows declaring his innocence Rhea was convicted at Pine Bluff last October of murder for leading a mob of negroes who shot and killed Constable Vital Orchard on May 13 1911 while the officer had in custody Grant Sanders a negro wanted for order in Saline county but who had been working on the plantation managed by Rhea
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Arkansas City
Ark
Donaghey
Rhea
Dasha County
T Rhea
Pine Bluff
Vital Orchard
Grant Sanders
Rder
Saline County
Hudson River Regattas Opens With Broad Final for Clubs
The Hudson River Rowing Association completed preparations for the annual regatta to be held Saturday on a one mile straight course on the Hudson finishing opposite 127th Street. Events include association singles in shells and quadruple sculls shells, with every event open to all clubs for the first time in its history.
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Hudson River
New York
Hudson River Rowing Association
Hudson
127Th Street
Association
Torrid Weather Persists Across Eastern States
Washington reports little change from the recent torrid heat as the weather bureau notes the hot wave continuing into early next week for the heat stricken area. A brief respite is expected tonight for parts of New England and the middle Atlantic states.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
New Mingland
Middle Atlantic States
National Education Association Concludes Fiftieth Convention
Educators in Chicago wrap up the fifty annual convention with Salt Lake City Utah named as the preferred site for the 1913 gathering. Delegates finalize routine business as the meeting adjourns.
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Chicago
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Educational Association
Salt Lake City Selection Still Awaiting Executive Committee Ratification
A selection from Salt Lake City remains awaiting ratification by the executive committee next autumn. The outcome depends on committee approval and scheduled actions for the upcoming season.
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Salt Lake City
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia shows unsettled conditions with Friday showers likely and Saturday or Saturday night rainfall. Virginia unsettled Friday with probable showers, then Saturday fair, temperatures remaining warm and winds light to moderate and variable.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Gas Mine Blast Kills Eight in West Virginia
A Panama mine explosion at 9% o'clock in Moundsville West Virginia kills eight men and injures three, likely fatally. Victims include Joseph Marshilia Mike Rodenna Joseph Mareno Alvay Hurley Leslie Wilson Andrew Chesky William Chesky Joseph Cannallie. Injured are William Hupp fire boss David Browi and Joseph Milaners. Mine had not operated since Monday.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Panama
Ben Franklin Coal Company
West Virginia
Joseph Marshilia
Mike Rodenna
Joseph Mareno
Alvay Hurley
Leslie Wilson
Andrew Chesky
William Chesky
Joseph Cannallie
William Hupp
David
Lorimer Defends Senate Seat in Prolonged Speech
Washington July 11 Lorimer again addressed the Senate defending his junior Illinois seat. He spent three hours denouncing newspaper and political enemies and commenting on Taft and Roosevelt. The session recessed at 5:30 with his conclusion expected tomorrow before a probable vote on Lea's expulsion resolution.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Illinois
Taft
Roosevelt
Lea
Two Soldiers Killed In Lightning Strike At Maneuver Grounds
Anniston Alabama July 11 two guardsmen were killed and seventeen seriously hurt when a lightning bolt struck a mess tent at the maneuver grounds at 6 oclock tonight authorities reported.
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Mess ‘Tent
Anniston
Aia
Harlan Critiques Roosevelt New Nationalism in Kentucky
John M. Harlan of Chicago, son of the late U S Supreme Court Justice, addressed the Kentucky State Bar Association in Louisville. He argued that Roosevelt's new nationalism would require constitutional amendments and that, without such changes, the program is unachievable and would collapse under its own weight.
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Louisville
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Harlan
Chicago
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky State Bar Association
Harlan
Roosevelt
Prison Mother's Poem Moves Taft to Grant Clemency
Washington dispatch reports a prison mother's poem about the loss of her only child moved President Taft to commute the five and a half year sentence of May R. E. Brown, convicted at Salt Lake City on June 20, 1911, for violating the white slave law. The judge and U S attorney supported clemency, the first such grant in a white slave case.
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Washington
Taft
RE. Brown
Salt Lake City
United States
United States Dominate Olympic Field With Multiple Events
The United States led in several events at Stockholm, with Harry Babcock Mark Wright and Frank Nelson taking pole vault gold medals and Ralph Rose Patrick McDonald rating top two in shot put. Ralph Craig and Donald Lippincott led the 200 metres dash, while George Golding won the 10,000 metres walk for Canada amid strong U S performances overall.
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Stockholm
United States
Harry
Babcock
Columbia University
New York
Mark
Wright
Dartmouth
Frank T. Nelson
Yale
Columbia
Nelson
Ralph Rose
Olympics Athletic Club
Patrick J. McDonald
Ray
George Golding
Canada
Golding
K. J. Webb
Frederick H. Keiser
New York Athletic Club
Britain
Germany
Denmark
Romsias
Increased coal production driven by Texas development in 1911
Texas mined a record 1,974,588 short tons of coal in 1911 valued at $8.27 million, led by bituminous coal in seven counties and supported by rising population and industry. Texas also produced and consumed fuel oil with 6.5 million barrels used that year.
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Washington
Texas
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Northwest
David T. Day
Geological Survey
Cherry Crowned King at Salem Cherry Fair
In Salem Oregon on July 11 the Cherry Fair opens a three day celebration as sweet cherries dominate the section despite other crops withering. Local growers emphasize the fruit’s continued prominence and the festival showcases its harvest and regional pride.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Oregon Capital Cherries Exhibit Sparks Three Day Festivities
The Oregon capital hosts a notable cherry exhibit featuring cherries of all sizes colors and varieties displayed in the armory. A three day program of festivities accompanies the display with parades pageants races athletic contests and numerous other attractions drawing crowds.
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Oregon
Armory
Whiskey excoriated in prohibition platform
Atlantic City July 11 factions of the Prohibition party clash over the national committee chairmanship. Contenders W. G. Calderwood of Minneapolis and Charles R. Jones, the current leader, are backed by opposing factions while the resolutions committee headed by A. F. Sibley of Arizona releases a platform denouncing liquor as a crime and urging repeal of licensing laws. The platform also supports a six year presidential term and woman suffrage.
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Atlantic City
Prohibition Party
National Committee
W. G. Calderwood
Minneapolis
Charles R. Jones
F. Sibley
Arizona
Gorgeous parade extends four miles in Portland
Portland July 11. Elks reunion week closed with a magnificent parade. Thousands marched in twelve divisions headed by bands. The route stretched four miles along Willamette River streets with ornate decorations. Police escort and lodge members led the first division followed by New York Lodge No. 1 and other lodges in charter order.
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Portland
Ore
Elks
Portlini
Willamette River
Aiand Lodge
Portland Lode
New York
Governor Glasscock To Make Statement Monday
Charleston dispatch reports Governor Glasscock will define his stand on the Republican national ticket in a statement Monday. Secretary Reed denied Washington reports that the governor planned to support Taft and noted the governor had not spoken for the executive.
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Will
Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Reed
Washington
Taft
Archbald Impeachment Passes House by Narrow Vote
Washington July 11 The House adopted articles of impeachment against Judge Robert W Archbald of the United States commerce court by 922 to 1 Farr of Pennsylvania voting against the bill. Farr is a personal friend of Archbald.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Farr
Pennsylvania
Archbald
Produce Prices Fall Amid Rains In Minneapolis
Heavy rains assure an exceptional potato crop as new potatoes sell around 55 cents, down nearly a dollar per gushel in a week. Other produce declines follow with wax and green beans dropping from three dollars to one, and green peas from $1.25 to 75 cents per bushel.
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Minneapolis
Plentiful Harvests Reported Across Major Crops
Washington notes plentiful harvests across important crops as of July 1, with overall condition 5.9 percent better than a year earlier. The crop reporting board estimates 241,155,000 acres planted to corn wheat oats barley potatoes tobacco flax rice cotton and related crops.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Lorimer Defends His Right Before Senate Fight
Lorimer began his speech in Washington defending his right to his seat in the Senate. He followed Reed of Missouri a Democrat who delivered a bitter attack on him during the session on July 11.
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Lorimer
Washington
Reed
Missouri
New River Water Trouble Reaches Near-Thus Far
Washington July 11 Special Congressmen report Virginia ore companies have nearly ceased washing ore into the New River and Kanawha River with only one still active. War department orders aimed to settle pools by May 2, 1912 and end muddy discharges by December 2, 1912. Col. Alstaetter directed to monitor the remaining plant to ensure full compliance by December 2.
Salt Lake City to Host National Education Meet
Salt Lake City likely to host the next national education association gathering. The conference featured an agenda focused on education with papers from diverse contributors.
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Pinter
Werather
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Mears
Lion
Howes
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Detroit Y. M.C
Clark
Underwood
Wilson
Seagit
Bin
New River
Engineers OF
the War Department
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War Department
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Ohio River
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Poole
F. W. Alstaetter
Whertling
Davis and Brown
Clarksburg
Grafton
Davis
Brown
Congressman Littlepagé
Senator Watson
Samuel N. Black
Job Snyder
Parkersburg
Thos. M. Boylan
Glenaston
Francis Hawkinberry
Fairmont
Hamilton
Milton Ross
Elizabeth
Geo. T. Caltrider
Belleville
L. A. Drennen
Pension Board
George W. Zinn
Beedéville
Watson
Bureau of Fisheries
Wetzel County
Jory
Congresargn
Ryan
Maade
John Licy
Minton
Ib West Street Presbyterian Church
James T.shall
Marshall
Washington City
Cove Creek
Wayne County
East Lynn
Charles N. Wiley
Basié
Mercer
J. O. Bowling
Salt
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