Roosevelt hints at bolt to protest unfair convention decisions
Reports from Chicago Oyster Bay and Sioux City recount Roosevelt forces mulling a party exit if convention rulings oppress their candidate. Allan Newell says preparations, taft asks for open hearings, Roosevelt to oppose Root as temporary chair, a sweep of primary campaign closes across South Dakota with all camps claiming momentum.
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Alexander H. Nowell
National Committee
Roosevelt
Ogerer Bay
Revall
Wags
Teddy
Root
Oyster Bay
Senator Root
Sagamore Hill
Sioux City
South Dakota
Eastern Stars Postpone Laramie Trip for Later Date
The Eastern Star delegation planned to travel to Laramie today for initiations and a floral drill but postponed the trip. About forty to fifty members may adjust plans for a later departure. Local Masons also postpone their trip to June 24 for the dedication of the new $50,000 temple due to furniture delays.
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Laramie
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Masonic Lodge
Rive Lodge
Kenyon Wins Iowa Senate Nomination Over Young
Des Moines Iowa June 3 United States Senator Kenyon of Fort Dodge defeats former Senator Young Des Moines by about 50000 votes to secure the Republican senatorial nomination in the Iowa primary. Holden and Clarke run even for governor according to early returns. Democratic governor nominee appears to be E G Dunham over John T Hamilton.
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Des Moines
United States
Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Young
Iowa
Holden
Clarke
E. G. Dunh
John T. Hamilton
Voters Pay 10 Keep Rocke Fellers and Morgans Going
Washington dispatch denounces Rockefeller Morgan and Carnegie for vast wealth under high tariffs and special laws. It asserts 10 keeps them thriving via rebates and protective measures, claiming billions in income and widespread economic tribute from the public. It urges voters to consider the impact of Republican legislation on monopoly power.
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H. Tavenner
Washington
John D. Rockefeller
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
John PD
Rockefeller
Samuel Untermyer
William Wood
Woolen Trust
J. P. Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
America
Morgan
Carnegie
Voter
Spirit of Archie Butt Tells Titanic Dead in Eternity
Washington announces that Madame Margaret de Meissner, a Washington society figure, claims to channel Major Archibald Butt’s spirit from the Titanic. Butt allegedly told President Taft he is content in the afterlife and recounted meetings with figures like William Stead and Isidor Straus, while noting Julia’s letters inspired a welcome.
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Archie Butt
Washington, D. C
Washington
Margaret Dé Messener
de Meissner
Archibald Butt
Taft
Mme. de Meissner
William T. Stead
Frank D. Millett
Isador Straus
Mr. Stead
Stead
Major Butt
Mwe
Julia
Taft Welcomes German Admiral in Hampton Roads Visit
President Taft received the German fleet at Fort Monroe Virginia on June 3 in Hampton Roads. He greeted the German admiral aboard the Moltke and praised the ship as one of the finest seen. A 21 gun salute and Star Spangled Banner accompanied the formal exchanges aboard the Mayflower and Dreadnaught during the visit.
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Fort Monroe
Hampton Roads
Taft
Moltke
Wyoming Cowboys Reach Denver on World Tour
Wyoming Jess and Rocky Mountain Jack, two Wyoming cowboys, arrived in Denver on their around the world voyage on horseback. They left Cheyenne last Wednesday and will depart Denver in a few days for Chicago. They plan exhibitions of roping and riding to fund travel. From Denver they follow the Denver Chicago auto route to Chicago then proceed to Detroit Cleveland Buffalo Rochester Albany and New York. After New York they sail to Liverpool and travel through Europe Africa and southern Asia before ending in San Francisco in three years. Wyoming Jess plans to capture a zebra in Africa and return with it to the United States.
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Jess
Rocky Mountain Jack
Cheyenne
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Rochester
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Africa
Asia
San Francisco
Jessa
United States
Idaho Favors Champ Clark At State Democratic Session
Courane Idaho June 3 The resolution committee presented a resolution to the Democratic state convention drafting Idaho eight delegates for Clark. The resolution was adopted.
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Courane
Idaho
Clark
Darrow Defends Juror Bribery Trial Developments
Los Angeles on June 3 Clarence Darrow defended himself in the case charging jury bribery involving the Nemahara case. He argued the Namara defendants pled guilty before alleged bribery negotiations with juror Lockwood. A special county grand jury session followed to probe juror corruption in the McNamara defense.
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Cal
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Darrow
Lockwood
McNatara
Carmanta Steamer Saloon Damaged By Fire
The Carmanta steamship saloon quarters were nearly destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire that was discovered after noon and brought under control after several hours of effort by the crew and local firefighters.
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Liverpool
New City Patrol Uses Strong Night Searchlight
The Cheyenne city patrol buys an automobile with a powerful searchlight to curb crime. It illuminates a quarter mile, exposing lurkers and shadows. May 1911 cab hires cost nearly $50. last month operating the car cost $7.80, with depreciation about ten percent, promising savings to cover the patrol over time.
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Biurglara
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Fitil
Advantag
U.S. Seeks Protection as Fourth Cavalry Heads to El Paso
Report outlines fear that the Second U.S. Cavalry from the Philippines may be unable to cope with the Mexican border situation. Residents petition to retain Col. Steever and the Fourth Cavalry due to local knowledge. The unit departs for Fort Huachuca, Arizona with mounts, plans for mounted patrols near Chihuahua. Cordova and Orozco reassure Americans of safety amid rebel activity. Three thousand rebels move southwest to engage federal forces.
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Texas
United States Cavalry
Philippines
Ita
Washington
Fourth Cavalry
Col
Steever
Chihuahua
Mexico
Cordova
Orozco
Letcher
American State Department
United States
Atte
House Cuts Off Taft Tariff Board and Cuts Bill
Washington June 4 The sundry appropriation bill eliminates Taft filtariff board provision while restoring 25 000 for the president s travel expenses after cross party vote The total appropriation drops to about 109 million with cuts across Panama Canal public buildings fortifications and other projects The committee also funds Taft s Economy Board and adds two battleships while Senate plan calls for eight submarine boats instead of four.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Tariff Board
House
Panama Canal
Senate
Married man in love with niece shoots girl then kills self
In Chicago a married man, Joseph Hartzog, shot his niece Miss D Baleskowich 18 and then killed himself after his wife said the girl rejected his advances. The incident occurred in the Hartzog flat where neighbors report the niece sought refuge.
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Chicago
Joseph Hartvag
Mary Baleskowich
Hartvag Familly
Hartog
D Baleskowich
Louis Vee
Hartzog
Veg
Frontier show considers animal dance acts at Cheyenne festival
A historical note discusses allowing dancing animals in Cheyenne Frontier Days programs. It cites acts like the Wiggly Worm and Dervish Dance and debates public reaction, safety, and publicity value for the world’s largest celebration.
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South
Cheyenne
Woman Wins Interlocutory Decree in Fraud Case
Justice Alden Chester grants an interlocutory decree of annulment to Mrs Mary Light Davis in Kingston New York. The court finds her husband James Bi Davis deceived her by promising a Catholic wedding but refused a priest ceremony. The marriage was not recognized by her church and led to her excommunication.
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Kingston
N. Y
Alden Chester
Supreme Court
Mary Light Davis
James Bi. Davis
Senators Echo Push To Annex Cuba Amid Anarchy Debate
Washington June 3. Senators from New Mexico Vermont Idaho and Connecticut debate annexation of Cuba as a solution to the island unrest and perceived need for U S intervention. Supporters argue annexation would stabilize the region and protect American interests while opponents warn against imperial commitments.
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