Johnson Men Aim To Block Bryan For Johnson White House Bid
Minneapolis dispatch reports Minnesota Democrats estimate 226 delegates against Bryan with 226 needed to block him. They count on uninstructed delegates from New York and Pennsylvania plus Minnesota and possible switches from Ohio Delaware Maryland and the South to nominate Johnson on the first ballot if Bryan falters.
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Minnesota
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Ohio
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Delaware
Judge Gray
Maryland
Nebraska
Bryan Leading at Rhode Island Democratic State Convention
Providence March 20 All arrangements have been completed for the Democratic State convention to assemble tomorrow afternoon in Music hall to select delegates at large for the Denver convention. Bryan sentiment is expected to predominate with the Nebraska leader likely to be indorsed for the presidency. Senator Gore of Oklahoma will address the gathering.
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Harvard President Eliot Celebrates 75th Birthday
Harvard's president Charles W. Eliot marked his seventy fifth birthday in Boston on March 20. He spent the day with his books and duties as head of the university, with interruptions from well wishers, and plans a Western lecture tour to Northwestern University and several Harvard alumni events in various cities.
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Northwestern University
No Action Contemplated on Texas and Pacific Suits
Austin reports the railroad commission will not sue Texas and Pacific or any Texas line for failure to comply with improvement or equipment orders. Commissioners Colquitt Storey say a receivership move is not warranted and would be for political effect. The majority, including Chairman Mayfield, agrees no action will be taken.
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Texas Commission
Connecticut Democrats Plan State Convention and Bryan League Event
New Haven officials and party leaders meet to discuss the upcoming State convention. A Bryan league is organized this afternoon. A banquet and mass meeting are scheduled for tonight with United States Senator Gore of Oklahoma as speaker.
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Italian King Mum on Rumors of Abruzzi Engagement
In Rome King Victor Emmanuel spoke with entourage members about rumors of his cousin the Duke of Abruzzi marrying Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins. The king gave no clear confirmation or denial, noting royal marriages can occur abroad and citing the Duke as his favored relative. In Washington the Duke left the Italian embassy with officials declining to reveal his plans.
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Sheriff Seizes 35 Whisky Cases in Denison Barn
Denison reports the sheriff confiscated thirty-five cases of whisky hidden in a barn. It stands as the largest seizure since prohibition began, highlighting enforcement intensity.
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Denison
Amateur bank robbery near Hoffman baffled sheriffs
In Muskogee on March 20 Sheriff Ramsey was asked to arrest two young men believed to be involved in a bank robbery near Hoffman. The unmasked robbers, wearing stove polish on their faces, fled with about $1,000 including $25 in silver. Cashier N B Davis noted their nervy, youthful appearance while the brothers J E and N B Davis hid. The bank remains solvent and operations continue.
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Hoffman
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N. B Davis
Secretary Accepts Japanese Fleet Visit Invitation
Washington reports the secretary accepted on behalf of the American government the invitation for the Japanese battleship fleet to visit the United States on its returning voyage.
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Japan
Taft Endorsed by All Counties at New Mexico Convention
Silver City New Mexico March 20 All counties elect delegates to the Republican territorial convention and endorse Secretary Taft for president.
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