Taft opens headquarters as Roosevelt split grows
President Taft moves to establish campaign operations in Washington with Myron T. Herrick in charge as talks continue on Roosevelt support. The plan includes a Seattle February banquet to formally launch Roosevelt efforts in Washington state and shift the delegation line at the national convention.
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Washington
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Myron T. Herick
Ohio
Herrick
Mr. Bacon
France
White House
Roosevelt
McCumber
North Dakota
St. Patrick’s Day
Seattle
Wash
Tacoma
Mother Jones Addresses U P Strikers at Eagle’s Hall
The renowned labor agitator spoke to a large crowd of union members in the U P under the auspices of the U P. She, eighty years old, energetic and eloquent, urged strikers to fight for rights though she downplayed women’s ballot impact. She warned mine owners of Colorado and criticized capitalist classes while predicting a near settlement and rallying workers to stand firm.
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Mother Jones
Eagles’ Hall
U. P
Wighty
J. B
Jamison
Colorado
Officials arrange for Commercial Congress in Cheyenne visit
Hon A C Trumbo president and Edwin J Becker secretary of the Trans Miss Commercial Congress traveled from Denver en route to Salt Lake City to arrange for the next meeting in August. They met The Leader staff and discussed Cheyenne lighting, street systems, hotels, good roads and other topics.
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A. C. Trumbo
Edwin J. Becker
Denver
Salt Lake City
Congress
Leader
Cheyenne
Garé Mich
Trumbo
Muskogee National Bank
Muskogee
Okla
Becker
Kansas City
Carey
Fort Runwell
Robbers Gac Four Then Take 12000 in Mine Heist
Mexican bandits bound four men at the Sarah Pinta mine in Sonora’s Altar district last Monday night and escaped with gold bullion worth 12000. James Campbell, mine manager’s son, was forced to open the gate before all were knocked unconscious. The robbers took the two horses and headed toward the U.S. line pursued by the mine owner Fred Moore and associates W A Kelso and Dallas Kelso who had followed 200 miles by car.
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Tuscan
Ariz
Sarah Pinta
Altar
Sonora
James Campbell
Fred Moore
W. A
Dallas Kelso
Denver
Taft Reviews Boy Scouts in Washington Maneuvers
President Taft and Lt General Sir Robert Baden-Powell reviewed about four hundred Boy Scouts on the White House portico in Washington with Ambassador Bryce introducing the guests and Mrs Taft showing keen interest.
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Taft
Washington
Washington, D. C
Robert Baden-Powell
Boy Scout Movement
White House
Bryce
Real fight on army bill comps Tuesday
Washington February 3. Chairman Hay explained the proposed army reorganization as part of the eighty million dollar appropriation bill. The real fight over the measure will begin Tuesday when debate resumes in the House.
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Washington, D. C
House
Hay
Committee On Military Affairs
Gibson in Bad at Another Place in Town
Privates Wilson and Gibson of the Ninth Cavalry were arrested on warrants filed by the county attorney and jailed. Investigators allege Gibson attempted another intrusion at 8 15 p m on the same night before Mrs. Jones was assaulted. James F Y Phagan reported a colored soldier tried to enter his home on 20th Street his daughter raised an alarm and Mr Phagan and his daughter identified Gibson as the intruder.
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Wilson
Gisbson
Ninth Cavalry
Mr. Phagan
Gibson
Movement Inaugurated to Promote Cheyenne Industries Exhibit
A local campaign launches to back Cheyenne Industries and display Cheyenne products in a public show. Organizers aim to boost awareness of local manufacturers and their offerings.
More Factories Here Than People Realize in Cheyenne
The Industrial Club plans an exhibit to showcase Cheyenne’s manufacturing base. Leading manufacturers back the idea to publicize local industries, from the Hammond Packing Co to the Cheyenne Creamery and Palmer’s Bakery. The aim is to unite citizens, merchants, and nearby towns to boost home manufactures and utilize native state resources.
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Cheyenne
Hammond Packing Company
Cheyenne Creamery
Palmer's Bakery
Cook Brothers
Cheyenne Brick Company
Hanson's
Ellis’ Confectionary Works
Ttia
Gad
Solber
Vonaumera
Alclthzena
Lucky Boy Wins Dollar Prize in Leader Guess
Henry Thompson correctly read the rebud shown in The Leader and won the dollar prize. The crowd braved cold and snow to visit The Leader office for postal cords. More card packages remain to be handed out to girls calling on Monday or Wednesday. The $5 prize in the want ad contest will be announced Tuesday morning.
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Henry Thompson
Adu
Leader
Parachute Jump From Statue of Liberty Torch
F Rodman Law, a New York steeplejack, leaped 245 feet from the torch of the Statue of Liberty using a parachute. He landed safely on the frozen grass below after a dramatic descent witnessed by 200 onlookers and a moving picture crew. Law, who earned 1400 dollars for the stunt, said he plans to jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris next summer.
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New York
Rodman
Law
Bedloe's Island
Eiffel Tower
Parla
Orozco Arrives as Juarez Mutiny Fears Rise
Gen Pasqual Orozco, beloved by ex insurrecto soldiers and supporter of the Madero government, heads toward Juarez unarmed to quell three days of mutinous unrest. American Col Steever signals restoration of international traffic once peace is assured. Orozco’s telegram to Juarez officer officers urges order and unity. No immediate steps yet taken to subdue Juarez mutiny, with troops and artillery en route or recalled as authorities assess the situation.
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el Paso
Texas
Pasqual Orozco
Insurrecto
Madero
Chihuahua
Juarez
Orozco
Col
Steever
Estrada
Mexico City
Mex
Chihwahua
Monterey
Lerado
Associated Press
Vasanes Gomez
Antonio Fojas
Morales
Hojastins
Fresno Ranch
Chuvahua
Oroxsco
Lindsay Says Roosevelt Will Accept Nomination
Judge Hen B. Lindsay, returning from the East, cites Roosevelt’s likely acceptance if the people call him back. He asserts Roosevelt admires the achievements of Roosevelt and would back him over any Democrat if nominated.
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Lindsay
Col. Roosevelt
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain News
Hen. B. Lindsay
Roosevelt
Stoonevelt
Jury unable to agree in Conners dynamite case
In Los Angeles on February 3 the jury in Bert H. Conners for alleged dynamite attack on the Hall of Records failed to reach a verdict, reporting ten to two in favor of acquittal after being out since yesterday morning.
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Conners Dynamite
Diochaigid
Los Augeles
Calif
Bert H. Connors
Owen Calls for National Health Bureau to Save Lives
New York report cites United States Senator Owen of Oklahoma urging a National Bureau of Health. He introduced a bill as he says two hundred thousand children die annually from preventable diseases, urging active steps to safeguard human life. In Texas a border troop move was authorized to enforce neutrality laws and protect residents along the Texas-Mexico line amid tensions with Mexico.
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United States
Owen
Oklahoma
National Bureau of Health
Congress
Republican Club
Texas
Herod
Bathleehem
Juerez
el Paso
Steeger
Austin
Colquitt
McCain
Washington
Department of Texas
Mexico
Juareez
Senate committee wraps Lorimer care testimony session
A senate committee completed its hearing tonight concluding testimony in the Lorimer matter. The committee’s findings may be made public soon.
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Washington, BD
Feb. S
Senate Committee
T. Committee
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