Republican State Convention Endorses Cannon and Roosevelts
Springfield March 26 The Republican convention named four delegates at large to Chicago with George Buck Ingham as temporary and permanent chairman. The body supported Joseph G Cannon for president and praised Governor Deneen and U S Senators Cullom Hopkins. Roosevelt administration received high praise. The tariff plank favored adjustment over revision with Washington ideas guiding wording.
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Springfield
Chicago
Roy O. West
State Central Committee
George Buck Ingham
Danville
Joseph G. Cannon
Deneen
United States
Cullom
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Boutelle
Washington
Motive Unclear Over Hill Ambassadorship Selection
Washington officials cite delays in learning Germany's views on Dr. David Jayne Hill as American ambassador nominee in Berlin. State Department lacks confirmation that Hill's selection deviates from German emperor's preferences despite advanced cable communications.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
David Jayne Hill
Berlin
Fire destroys Leland Hotel as delegates lose baggage
Springfield March 26 A blaze heavily damages the Leland hotel a prominent host to Republican delegates. The fire starts in the northeast corner and spreads through the top floor driven by strong wind as the Republican state convention sits at the armory. Many delegates lose all their baggage.
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Springfield
Leland Hotel
Armory
Venturesome Voyage to cross Atlantic in 24-foot boat
Italian yachtsman Carlo de Peloggio plans to sail from New York Harbor on July 1 to Genoa Italy in a twenty four foot boat. The voyage stems from a wager with Marquis Zanotti of Rome and showcases bold seamanship.
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Atlantic
New York
Carlo de Pelloggio
New York Harbor
Genoa
Italy
Mr. de Peloggio
Marquis Zanotti
Rome
Donaghey Leads in Arkansas Democratic Primary
Returns from the Arkansas Democratic primary show George W. Donaghey of Faulkner County nominated for governor over W. F. Kirby and John H. Hineman. If over 100000 votes were cast, it would be one of the heaviest polls in years, with U.S. Senator Davis campaigning for Kirby across the state.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
George W. Donaghey
Faulkner County
W. F. Kirby
John H. Hineman
United States
Davis
Kirby
Aged Lady Burns to Death in West Virginia Home
Thornburg March 26 Mrs Priscilla Davis eighty years old burned to death as her clothing caught fire from a grate in her home.
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Lady Burns
Thornburg
W. Va
Priscilla Davis
Waters Pierce Oil case moves to execution in state court
A Texas court acts on the Waters Pierce Oil anti trust judgment by issuing a writ of execution for 1 623 000 dollars plus costs. If property is insufficient, bondsmen American Surety Co and John H Kirby become liable. A U S Supreme Court writ of error may stay the execution.
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Austin
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
R. H. Connorty
Court of Civil Appeals
Twentysixth District Court
Wilcox
American Surety Company
John H. Kirby
United States Supreme Court
John Brown
Cuero
Gargs League of
San Antonio
N. B. Harmon
Harmon
Man of the Hour in Indiana Democratic Platform Endorses Bryan
The Indiana Democratic convention adopted its platform and nominated a ticket after a prolonged credentials dispute between Taggart and anti-Taggart factions. The party endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president, stating he aligns with the masses and urges the nation toward relief and integrity. Delegates were instructed to vote for Bryan at the national convention.
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Indiana
Bryan
Indianapolis
Committee On Resolutions
Taggart
anti-Taggart
America
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Burrows Objects to Maryland Senator Elect Smith
Senator Burrows, chair of the privileges and elections committee, opposed swearing in Senator elect Smith of Maryland arguing the election did not follow constitutional form. A Senate roll call had just been completed to ensure full attendance before proceedings.
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Washington
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Elect Smith
Maryland
Whyte
Smith
Senate
Beall Attacks Roosevelt Over Prosecution Move
Congressman Beall denounces President Roosevelt on the House floor over pressuring D C prosecutor to jail Harper of a local bank for pure food law violations rather than issuing a fine. The move is framed as a hard line on enforcement and political pressure.
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Washington
Congressman Beall
House
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Harper
Maccabees Plan $100,000 Detroit Home Proposal
Detroit will host the supreme tent meeting of the Macabees in July where a proposal to establish a $100,000 home is to be considered. The plan seeks a permanent headquarters and support facilities for members.
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Detroit
Supreme Tent Meeting
Brass knob stolen from Harlem police station door
New York on March 26 reports a thief removed the brass knob from the front door of the Harlem police station. No further details available.
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New York
Harlem
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