Police Protection Sought At Taft Roosevelt Committee Session
Chicago June 7 Colonel William F Stone sought police protection for tomorrow's Republican national committee session amid fears Roosevelt supporters would intimidate members. Taft delegates were seated in Alabama and Arkansas contests, while Arizona's six at large delegates were postponed. The meeting remained peaceful despite bitter Taft Roosevelt tensions.
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Berger Seeks Impeachment of Seattle Judge
Representative Berger of Wisconsin launches impeachment against Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle for depriving Leonard Olson of citizenship over his Socialist ties and accuses Hanford of being a drunkard in the charges filed in Washington D C.
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Leonard Olson
Taft's Name May Be Delayed as Chicago Convention Opens
Warren G. Harding announced he will present Taft's name at the Chicago convention after Taft may be placed in nomination later. Taft leaders discuss first nominees with Cummins from Iowa expected to lead, Alabama and Arizona backing Taft, Roosevelt potentially proposed by a Roosevelt delegate, and La Follette expected to be nominated by Wisconsin with a final denunciation of Roosevelt before the vote.
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First Round in Republican Battle Leaves Both Sides Ugly
The Roosevelts and Tafts forces clash in the national committee first meeting in Chicago. Taft holds 29 votes to Roosevelts 14 amid procedural fights on publicity, roll calls, and representation. Roosevelt backers seek delays while Taft backers press Conklin 1880 pledge and Root as temporary chairman.
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Two Fort Russell Units Consider Cuba Deployment
Washington dispatch reports the army and navy preparing for potential Cuban intervention. Four transport units at Newport News ready to sail, with orders to entrain on short notice. Fort Russell signals corps and ambulance company placed on standby for possible voyage to Cuba, though officials deny current orders.
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Sunday Boost at Lake Minnehaha Park
Owners of cars bikes and motorcycles urged to gather at Lake Minnehaha Sunday at 4 pm for group photos. The Eleventh Infantry band will play after marching to the cemetery, with fraternal orders present. The event was postponed from 2 30 to 4 due to Memorial day exercises.
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Wyoming Girl Rides Across U S on Buckskin Pony
Miss Alberta Claire of Sheridan Wyoming completes an 8100 mile horseback trek to Philadelphia with her pony Bud and dog Mickey. She left Sheridan September 10 and visited Portland Seattle Los Angeles and Atlantic City before shipping Bud home. She rode daily for the trip driven by a love of fresh air and a lifelong saddle habit.
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Alaska Volcano Eruption Shakes Cordova
Reports from Cordova Alaska indicate heavy cannonading and thick ash fall linked to a volcanic eruption. Residents attribute the noise and ash to Redoubt or Tiamna volcanic activity in the Cook Inlet region.
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House Moves to Oust Land Receivers in Budget Bill
Washington June 7 The House committee reported a budget bill abolishing the Receiver of royal land offices and transferring duties to the register. It would appoint a chief clerk to receive money and act as register in the absence of the official. Delegation opposition suggests the proviso must not remain to save funds.
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Man Hunt Through Two States Nets Dewece Capture
Jamen Deweese, who shot Carl Smith at the Union Pacific roundhouse, was captured near Carr Colorado after a lengthy chase across parts of two states. He claimed the aim was only to wound, not kill, and recounted taunts from Smith before the shooting. Smith, wounded in the leg, is hospitalized and recovering as police recount past troubles with him.
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Sham battle ends camp of Cheyenne High cadets
Thirty eight Cheyenne High School cadets staged a mock assault on a camp near Heda but the defending force repelled the attack with steady rifle fire. Lieutenant Steever praised for leading the event as Governor Carey and many spectators watched the field meet. Myron Collenburg won best kept rifle in the arms inspection while Squad No. 2 earned top quarters in the test. The camp adjourns today with cadets returning home Sunday.
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Re. Lacey
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J. DD. Wright
W. L. Whipple
Dr. Heard
Mrs. Corson
Mre. Davis
Mildred Stirling
Pretty Virginia Widow Chooses Wyoming Suitor in Cheyenne Letters
A Virginia widow writes to The Leader from Norfolk Virginia dated June 3 1912 praising Cheyenne Wyoming letters from a local young man. She mentions receiving several amusing replies from Western towns and says she is corresponding with a man in Cheyenne hoping he proves true.
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Arrest of 17 year old girl suspected in burglary spree on Pico Street
Los Angeles police captured Mina Newberg on a Pico Street roof where she had taken refuge after police closed in. Officers say a blonde girl matching her description had visited fashionable homes days earlier asking to rest after riding a motorcycle and left with valuables missing from those homes.
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Darrow Trial Grows Dramatic
Los Angeles reports the Darrow jury bribery case with Franklin on the stand facing broad cross examination. Franklin describes pressures used to obtain testimony while denying any immunity promise was offered in exchange for his cooperation.
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American Held As Mexican Spy
Rebels captured areas along the Mexican and Northwestern railway after a clash with federal outposts. Crux Ortia of Tl Paso was jailed in Chihuahua on charges tied to spying for the United States. The American consul urged release and involvement of higher authorities.
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Indians Dying of Poverty Clerks Get Support Money
The article reports that despite vast federal funding for Indian care, many tribes suffer extreme poverty and disease. It notes Liberculeaie and trachoma are widespread, with funds largely diverting to salaries of over 6,000 Bureau of Indian Affairs employees, while official support for the tribes remains insufficient. The piece hints at continuation on another page.
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