Eight Hour Day and Recognition Demands in Coal Talks
In Philadelphia on April 19 prospects for resuming thoracic mining rose as miners and operators agreed to subcommittees and renew their demands. President White said no political interference is desired and outlined a one year agreement eight hour day wage increases and union recognition. The plan calls for 3.50 per day minimum for miners 2.75 for laborers a ton paid for 2240 pounds and abolition of multi workplace contracts.
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Philadelphia
White
Republican State Convention Adjourns for Credentials Report
Louisville delegates hear credentials committee work on nearly a thousand contests across about one third of Kentucky. The convention spent the day in this process and adjourned until ten o'clock tomorrow morning for the report.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Credentials Committee
Roosevelt Victory in Illinois Ends Taft Nomination Bid
A telegram from J N Dixon reports Illinois Republicans repudiating Taft in the state primary with Roosevelt leading by over 100000 and predicted to win the nomination at Chicago in June. Dixon declares Taft’s defeat ends his campaign and Roosevelt’s triumphal November election. Carey also praises Roosevelt’s prospects.
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Carey
J. N. Dixon
Roosevelt National Committee
Washington
DD. C
Joseph M. Carey
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Illinois
Taft
Roosevelt
Lorimer
Chicago
Rebel Yell Is Given Champ Clark In House
Washington reports an unusual ovation for Speaker Champ Clark in the house on April 16 as cheers and a rebel yell rang out. Rep Rucker of Missouri addressed the body praising Clark and predicting him as the next president. A red map on Clark’s office wall showed pledged states, and a boomer gift photo of a fattening hound sat on the mantel with a quip about delegates.
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Champ Clark
Washington
House
Representative Rucker
Missouri
Tilinoie
Clark
Boomer
Bears Babies For Old Friend In Cheyenne Fostered By State Official
Charles P. MacGlashen assistant secretary of state, caring for Doris and Florence Paine of Omaha after their mother’s death. He had previously partnered with their father in Cody, and now asks for permission to rear the girls. They arrived by train in Cheyenne and were welcomed by their new foster parents.
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MacGlashen
E. C. Paine
Cody
Charles P. MacGlashen
BE. C. Paine
Omaha
Ned
Cheyenne
Coal rate increase suspended by ICC for Western district
Washington April 10 the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a 35 cent per ton coal freight rate from the Walsenburg district Colorado to Kansas Oklahoma and Texas from April 14 to August 12.
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Washington
DD. C
Walsenburg
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Republicans Urge Taft Nomination at State Convention
The New York GOP convened in Rochester to renominate Taft and urged the delegation to vote accordingly. United States Senator Elihu Root led the platform address with William Barnes Jr, Edwin A. Merritt Jr, and Wil lam Beni as delegates. Comptroller William A. Prendergast dissented, opposing the platform and Taft renomination. The platform called for Sherman anti trust law retention with stronger enforcement and an administrative board to curb monopolies.
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Rochester
N. Y
Republican Party
New York State
Taft
Ne Foy
United States
Root
Elihu Root
William Barnes, Jr
Willam Beni
Brooklyn
Edwin A. Merritt Jr
Assembly
William A. Prendergast
Rodgeve
Kimes Couumy
Mr. Prendergast
Barnes
Dollars rule in Senate as buys seats and power
The piece cites Senator O Gorman arguing against money buying Senate seats after Wisconsin Senator Drobron reportedly received nearly 108000 dollars. It reflects Hearst's rebuke of wealth driving government, asserting dollars govern rights, law, and policy, with money owning seats, laws, courts, and the republic.
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Washington
Gorman
Senate
Ste Dbroron
Wisconsin
William IR. Hearst
New York American
Corman
O'Gorman
Alc
Eaith
Wyoming Banks Flourish as State Reports
State Bank Examiner Newlin reports Wyoming banks and private banks end February 20 1912 showing four state banks with 1 907000 capital 319000 surplus 5726204 15 deposits and 5690710 loaned. Three private banks hold 35000 capital 20000 surplus with 428266 88 deposits.
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State Bank Examiner
Newlin
Wyoming
Catholics Denounce Extravagant Funerals In Synod Call
Kansas City April 10 The Catholic synod closed its annual meeting with guidance decrees for the diocese. Funerals costing more than 20 percent of a family's annual revenue are deemed extravagant and floral tributes are discouraged. Restrictions extend to dances fundraising by churches and schools and to theatrical music themes in Catholic schools.
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Kansas City
Catholic Synod
Mayor Gaynor as Compromise Candidate for Dems
Delegates arriving for the Democratic state convention discuss Mayor Gaynor as a compromise presidential candidate. Leaders expect New York delegates won’t be instructed but will likely back Gaynor as the state’s vote at the National convention.
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Gaynor
New York
Beef Prices Jump 25 Percent on Cattle Shortage
Local beef prices have surged 25 percent as cattle shortages widen across markets. Dealers report higher wholesale and retail prices, with New York dressed beef at its peak in 30 years. Heifers fetch 10 1/2 cents and steers 11 1/2 cents per pound as drought and high feed costs limit supply. A nationwide shortage of over 1,000,000 head pushes prices $1.40 to $1.50 per hundred higher than last year, with relief unlikely until mid summer when grass-fed cattle return.
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New York
Rockefeller Buys Quipot Casper Refinery Expansion Planned
Special to Leader Casper April 10 Continental Oil Co controlled by Rockefeller interests contracts for the Midwest Oil Co output and plans to expand from 1500 to 8000 barrels daily. Four 1000 barrel stills and two 760 barrel agitators will be added. Tankage to grow 40000 barrels with pumping facilities enlarged to meet rising demand for gasoline and kerosene.
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Casper
Continental Oil Co
Rockefeller
Midwest
Rocky Mountain
Big Eastern
Warren
Hammond Iron Works
Continental Company
Midwest Company
Montana
Continental
Casper Fields
Taft Seeks to Avert Major Railroad Strike
Washington April 10 The dispute between eastern railroads and locomotive engineers reaches a critical point as Taft and officials meet with railroad and Brotherhood leaders. Officials report talks have continued, aiming to avert a strike through diplomacy, with a nationwide vote by engineers under way in New York.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Oth
Engineers
New York
Advertisers Who Use The Leader
The State Leader lists local advertisers using its columns. Dry goods and furnishings come from Wai Myers Dry Goods Co and similar shops. Men’s wear from W F Duiber Bros and J Allenstein. shoes from Kopard’s Shoe Store. ladies tailoring from Beaton Ladies’ Tailoring. furniture from Cheyenne Furniture Co. names reflect a midwestern urban ad scene.
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Wai Myers Dry Goods Co
W. F. Duiber & Bros
J. Allenstein
Hall Succeeds Gen Ainsworth as Adjutant General
Washington April 10 General William P P Hall will be Adjutant General of the Army until his retirement June 11. Since General Ainsworth's retirement Colonel McCain has discharged the duties and will remain acting Adjutant General. No selection has been made for a permanent successor after Hall's retirement.
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Washington, D. C
William PP. Hall
Army
Untll
Sinte
Ainsworth
Col
McCain
Walla Prietitt
Hall
Roosevelt Campaign Rallies Draw Large Pennsylvania Crowds
Roosevelt toured Pennsylvania on April 10 appealing for primary support. He contrasted his results with Taft and urged social and industrial justice, saying Illinois success should be echoed in Pennsylvania. Police lined streets as crowds swelled in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Illinois
Taft
Lorimer
Guggenheim
Wilson Predicts Unity Ahead of Presidential Primaries
In Pittsburg on April 10 President Wilson urged party unity amid the Democratic campaign, warning that divisions could weaken the Union and affect the upcoming primaries. The address emphasized concerted effort for the party’s strength in the national contest.
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Pittsburg
Woodrow Wilson
Baseball Season On In Full Swing Across Leagues
The 1912 baseball season opens today with National and American League teams, while the Western League starts April 19. Major league changes this year include Clark Griffith in Washington, Harry Wolverton in New York, Jake Stahl in Boston, Harry Davis in Philadelphia, and Jimmy Callahan to manage Chicago. In the National League, Johnny Kling becomes manager of Boston and Jim O Day shifts from umpire to manager of Cincinnati.
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American Association
Loulaville
Minneapolia
al Columbue
Kanwua City
Indianapolia
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Minoras
Buyeball
Bia
Wetgeuoon
Clark Griffith
Cincinatel
Washington
Harry Wolveron
Pacific Coast
New York
Jake Stahl
Harry Davila
Philadelphia Athletica
Firat
Cleveland
Chicago “White Sox
Jimmy Callahon
Johnny Kling
Etary
Chicago Cuby
Boston
Bode
Cinetoval
Jim O'Day
National League
Rede
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Joseph N. Dixon
National Roosevelt Committee
Joseph M. Dixon
Ilingis
Lincoln
Lark
Tafts
U. S. Senate
Puck
Agnes
Quipot
Petroleum of Mid-West Co
J. J. Rockwall
Kopard
Joseph Wasserman
Cheyenne Furniture Co
Gen. Ainsworth
Scorestaft, Lorimer Guggenheim
Vermont
Caroline
Maine
Montpelier
Williams
Republican State Committees
Taft Jeader
Batchelder
Hoosevelt
Bangor
Firs
Noosevelt
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