Contested Wyoming election charges reveal alleged voter fraud
The notice of contest alleges 313 illegal votes in Lincoln County and Diamondville, Glencoe, and Oakley precincts, including nonresidents, nonreaders, absent registrants, and improper registrations. It names Charles D. Stafford and James Budge challenging E. F. Fisher’s 1912 House seat, citing suspected bribery and conspiracy tied to Diamond Coal and Coke Company staff.
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Kemmerer Camera
Lincoln County
State of
Wyoming
House of Representatives
E. F. Fisher
Charles D. Stafford
James Budge
Uinta
Lincoln
Diamondville Precint
Glencoe
Oakley
Diamondville
Donald McAllister
A. Mills
United States
Diamond Coal and Coke Company
Diamond Coal and Coke
Thomas Sneddon
McDonald
Francia
Warren
Senate of the United States
Ward
Rudge
Bin
Donald McAlliater
Frenchman dies in bizarre suicide with dynamite
In PPerry France Gaetan Valencin aged 26 placed a dynamite cartridge on his chest and exploded it. He survived the blast then stabbed himself twice near the heart and re lit a fuse with another cartridge. His head was torn to fragments though he walked afterward.
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Pperry
France
Gaetan Valencin
Valencin
Hero Wos
Rockefeller in Secure Covert as Pujo Inquiry Drags On
William Rockefeller remains at large as officials pursue a subpoena in the Pujo money trust hearing. Federal agents costing the government up to $1,000 daily guard his Tarrytown and Fifth Avenue homes while he travels from Jekyll Island to an unknown port on an unidentifed steamer.
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Brunswick
William Rockefeller
Pujo Money Trust
Washington
Jekyl Island
New York
House of Representatives
Charles F. Riddell
Army Ofssistants
Money Trust
Pujo
Congress
Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Plan to Serve Rockefeller Subpoena Details
Washington January 2 officials favored direct action to reach William Rockefeller with a subpoena for the Pulp Committee. They proposed the judiciary committee report a resolution instructing an attachment be served upon the financier.
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Washington
House
William Rockefeller
Pulp
Judiciary Committee
Ismay Resigns From International Marine Company
The International Marine Company board accepts the resignation of J Bruce Ismay the president effective June 30 191? The action follows an agreement made last February Harold A Sanderson of the White Star Line becomes successor to Ismay in the leadership role.
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New York
International Marine Company Today
J. Bruce Iamay
Ismay
Harold A. Sanderton
White Star Line
Taft Drops Plan to Install Panama Civil Governor
President Taft abandons his scheme to establish a new civil government in Panama with Colonel Goethals at the helm, bowing to Democratic opposition in Congress. He says the move avoids a potential canal crisis and may still honor Goethals as the future civil governor of the completed canal.
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Washington
Taft
Panama
Goethals
Dr. Wilson
Senate
House
Geethals
Canal Commission
Senator Bailey to resign this week amid political clash
Washington January 2 Senator Bailey will resign from the Senate Friday or Saturday and notify Governor Colquitt of Texas. He attacked the initiative and referendum as weakening government and warned against radicalism in presidential politics while supporting President Wilson if the administration satisfies the nation.
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Washington
Bailey
Senate
Colquitt
Texas
Hailey
Rh. VM. Johnston
Houston
Theas
Wilson
Alley
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Founders of the Republic
Veteran Civil War groom weds 46 year old bride in Flint
Marcus B. L. Clyde of Clyde Michigan married Mary A. Hiller of Vassar in Flint on January 2. Clyde, a bachelor of many years, called his bride his first kiss as they exchanged vows. The couple shared a simple ceremony reflecting their ages and life milestones.
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Flint, Mich
Marcus B. L. Clyde
Clyde
Mich
Mary A. Hiller
Vassar
33 Dynamiters Assigned Penitentiary Labors
Leavenworth Kansas January 2 33 labor union officials convicted in the dynamite plot were assigned regular penitentiary duties. Olof A Tveirmoe was put to kitchen work peeling potatoes. Frank M Imgan president of the Ironworkers International Union received carpenter shop duties. Herbert B Hockin and Henry W Legleitner were among others assigned to kitchen and outdoor brick making tasks respectively. Numerous ironworkers and union officers from across the country were placed in steel construction and storeroom duties.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Federal Penitentiary
Olof A. Tveirmoe
Pacific Coast
Leider
Tveirmoe
Ed Dargely
California
Frank M. Lrgan
Ironworkers ‘International Union
Altough
Herbert
Hockin
Henry W. Legleitner
Denver
Peter J. Smith
Cleveland
Eugene A. Clancy
San Francisco
Clancy
J. B. Munney
East Lakelly
Philip A. Cooley
New Orleans
John T. Butler
Buffalo
Union
Michael J.kane
Philadephia
Charles N Baum
Minneapoke
Frank C. Webb
New York
Rachael J. Young
Boston
Appeal Granted for Dynamite Conspirators in Indy Case
In Indianapolis on January 2, Federal Judge A Anderton granted a writ of error after 48 convicted dynamite conspirators had withdrawn their petition for superseders. W N Harding stated Herbert B Cox would not appeal. The ruling sends the case to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for consideration by a judge of the court.
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Indianapolis
Ind
A. Anderton
W. N. Harding
Herbert
Koxin
Agkyan
United States Circuit Court of
Urge Women in Wilson Cabinet
Princeton dispatch reports President elect Wilson was told that two women were proposed for cabinet posts, including secretary of war, with the aim of promoting peace though names were not disclosed. Trenton notes Senator Myers pressed Wilson to appoint Governor Edwin Norris of Montana secretary of state before Norris’s term ends January 14, but no decision was given.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Trenton
Harry J. Myers
Montana
Edwin L. Norris
Norris Epires
Taft to Attend Reid Funeral in New York
President Taft will leave Washington at midnight tomorrow to attend the funeral in New York of Whitelaw Reid former U.S. ambassador to Great Britain. Secretary Knox will accompany him. James Bryce the British ambassador will attend but may travel earlier. Taft to speak at the international peace forum Saturday afternoon and at a Republican dinner Saturday night before returning to Washington Sunday.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Great Britain
Knox
James Bryce
Lowther
Canada
International Peace Forum
First canine travels by parcel post in Yonkers
A nameless brindle bulldog became the first dog to travel by parcel post when delivered in a crate at Yonkers New York opening of the service. The postmaster allowed an exception for the inaugurating ceremony though live animals are not normally transported, and a carrier delivered the dog.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Uncle Sam
Senator Carpenter Returns From Western Tour
Senator J. Ross Carpenter came home from an extended trip through New Mexico, Arizona and southern California. He praised Wyoming soil over all the states visited and criticized regional weather, promising to push boosting Wyoming’s fertility and climate upon his return.
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J. Ross Carpenter
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Mr. Carpenter
Wyoming
Florence Gamble Heartbreaker Swindle Case in Iowa
Florence Gamble, a self styled Iowa heart breaker, faced federal charges after allegedly swindling J. L. Prater of Arlington Texas out of 39 dollars. She had previously contacted over 600 bachelors nationwide and received sums from 15 to 50 dollars before withdrawing her not guilty plea.
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Des Molhs
Florence Gamble
Iowa
J. L. Prater
Arlington
Texas
Venezuelan Ex-President Cast Sails for Hamburg
Johang Cantra former president of Venezuela sailed from New York on the steamship Amerika bound for Hamburg. He was refused admission to the United States pending an exhaustive examination of his case. Facing denial he chose to return to Germany rather than wait further.
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New York
Johang Cantra
Venezuela
Amerika
Hamburg
Contra
United States
Germany
Turks Stand Firm on Adrianople in Balkan Peace Talks
London dispatch reports Turkish negotiators refuse to cede Adrianople or Aegean islands, insisting Macedonia concessions suffice. Bulgarian leader Daneff warns talks could break off if Turkish map fails to meet allied terms. Rechad Pasha confirms stance. allies push for boundary rectification amid tense bargaining.
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London
Turkey
Adrianople
Macedonia
Epirus
Thrace
Bulgaria
Aegean Sea
Rechad Pasha
Lslands
Aegean
Ialands
Boise Editors Sentenced for Contempt of State Supreme Court
Boise Capital News publisher R. Sheridan and managing editor O. Broxon along with A. R. Cruzen were found guilty of contempt of the Idaho Supreme Court for publishing Roosevelt’s mortgage and editorial criticism of the ruling. Each man received ten days in the county jail and a $500 fine.
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Boise
Idaho
R. &. Sheridan
O. Broxon
Boise Capital News
A. R. Cruzen
State Supreme Court Today
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Hroxon
Mexican envoy assures Taft rebels now under control
Senor Lascuarain the Mexican minister met with President Taft in Washington. He said the federal army has control of the rebellion and can protect American life and property. Taft stated no ultimatum was issued to the Mexican government and that no move was made due to improved conditions under Madero.
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Washington
Senor Lascuarain
Taft
Medican
Mae
Madero
Mexico City Loses Power After Rebel Cut Wires
Mexico City faced hours without streetcars and electricity after rebels severed main power transmission wires tens from the capital. Four wire sections and telephone lines were cut, pumps at Oro mines halted, and a small riot occurred in Peravia suburb as partial restoration followed.
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Mexico City
Necaxa
Puebla
BE Oro
Peravilla
St Pauls Chimes Ring In Year With How Dry I Am
Meriden Connecticut January 2 The chimes of St Pauls university church rang out the old year and rang in the new with a melody identified with How Dry I Am Policemen watched celebrants sing and some parishioners grew indignant Chimsemaster Horace Doolittle said the tune was actually O Happy Day a proper church choice The remark drew a quip about Blest Be the Tie That Binds and a parody I’d Rather Have Fingers Than Toes
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Meriden
Conn
St. Paul's University
Horace Doolittle
Wilson Changes Stickpin for President Elect
In Princeton New Jersey Jan 2 1913 William Howard Taft then President Woodrow Wilson will replace his old stickpin with a new president’s emblem The pin evolves from a Princeton seal to a William of Orange coat to New Jersey arms and finally to a spread eagle with an American shield reflecting his presidency The item marks Wilson’s ceremonial upgrade of personal insignia as he enters the White House
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wilson
Princeton University
William of Orange
Duke of Nassau
New Jersey
Five Coos Born to Mrs. Lannen in Adyville
In Adyville Louisiana on January 2 five male children were born to Mrs Audrey Lannen wife of a carpenter. Two died at birth while the others survived. Births occurred at 5 minute to over an hour intervals. The smallest weighed 22 ounces and the largest about five pounds. Mrs Lannen is 28 and her husband is slightly older. She has three other children two of them twins born two years ago.
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Adyeville
Audrey Lannen
Lassen
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Pujo Serge
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Mexico
ST. Paul's
Sticklin
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