Taft and Roosevelt Win Mass Primary Delegates
Massachusetts results show Taft leading in the presidential preference with 80ish percent, Roosevelt securing several delegates at large, and Taft expected to carry the state. Hoover and Clark listed among others, while Roosevelt may gain major support in the delegation. Taft earns praise from allies as the party pushes toward Chicago.
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Alarming River Gauge Records Fall Across Baton Rouge
Unclear text reports record flood levels with rising flow rates. The gauge near Baton Rouge reaches about 200 feet, the highest ever recorded, with daily increases of two to three inches. Associated Press notes failure of dams and related high water danger.
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Court of Criminal Appeals Rules Four Hundred Yard Rule In Local Option Trial
In a May 1 ruling from Austin, the Court of Criminal Appeals reverses the Talley saloon case in Hamilton county. The court holds the four hundred yard liquor law does not apply to local option trials, remanding and overturning Talley who was convicted of selling liquor to a minor near Coryell county, within the contested distance.
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Taft Says No Mexican Land Purchases by Japanese
President Taft informed the Senate that there was evidence no land acquisition or intent to secure land in Mexico by the Japanese. The message responded to a Senate resolution seeking information on an alleged purchase at Magdalena Bay.
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Proposal to Abolish Government Mints Stirring Debate
Washington May 1 reports indicate a push in the House to abolish mints in New Orleans and Carson City and to scale back the presidential secretary’s salary. Advocates urge reform as part of a broader fiscal effort.
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Constable Fatally Shot at Bremond
A Bremond incident left Constable Henry Pool fatally wounded this morning amid a report of heavy trouble. Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the shooting and secure the scene.
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Oscar Underwood Caps Florida Victory in Primary
The article notes Oscar Underwood carried Florida in the preference primary over Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey. It mentions telephonic connections and subscriber authorization requirements as a local instruction, with a dated provenance around May and references to a 101 year era.
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