Roosevelt to Reach Chicago Today as Delegates Battle Intensifies
Roosevelt departs New York for Chicago to entrench his role in the delegate fight at the Republican convention. Taft leaders call the move a red rag to a bull as McKinley disputes party strength and the status of delegates from primaries and states with two thirds of electoral votes once supporting Roosevelt.
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Teddy
Gricago
TAFT
Chicago
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Taft Shy Of Nomination By 14 Votes After Deal In Missouri
Chicago reports indicate Taft trails the needed delegate total by fourteen after a hasty roll call. Roosevelt gains control in Missouri via an eight to six compromise of contested delegates. Four Pennsylvania Taft delegates reportedly plan to vote for Cummins, troubling Taft leadership.
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Taft
Toval
Chicago
Roosevelt
Missouri
Colonel
Pennsylvania
Cummins
Penrose
W. Murray Crane
McCoy
Philippines
Williame
Oregon
Taft Credited 14 In Delegates Totals With Roosevelt 18
Delegates seated by the Republican national committee report Taft with 14 credits from Alaska Oklahoma South Carolina and Tennessee while Roosevelt holds 18. No contests decided in Roosevelt's favor today. Totals show 173 previously settled and 68 contests pending.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Alaska
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Roosevelt decision to go to Chicago sparks delegate pressure
Roosevelt plans to travel to Chicago amid unanimous delegate calls and reports of contested Taft delegations. McKinley cites optimistic Roosevelts at 78 votes short of 540 needed. Roosevelt appears set as spectators weigh attendance and platform seats.
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Taft
Roosevelt
McKinley
Chicago
Advance in Wages Excuse of Coal Barons
Washington writer C. H. Tavenner argues that proposed wage hikes for miners will trigger higher coal prices and broader living costs. He contends coal barons use indirect price-fixing schemes to avoid Sherman act violations, citing Philadelphia and Reading Railway chief Baer guiding price increases.
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C. H. Tavenner
Washington
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Mathraelite
Difenderfer
Pennesylvania
Coal Trust
Arana
Leader Prom Day Adverts Guide Shoppers In Cheyenne
The Leader urges readers to trust merchants who use its advertising columns. It emphasizes buying with assurance and patronizing advertisers who back their claims. The piece stresses reliability and local commerce practices in Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Greeley Motorcycle Thief Nabbed by Cheyenne Police
Police in Cheyenne arrested Herman ingectniser after a tip warned they should search a Union Pacific train. He sought a stolen motorcycle from Greeley, carrying the saddle and loot with two salt caves, and waited for Chief Camp to arrive from Colorado City.
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Greeley
Cheyenne
Herman Ingectniser
Union Pacific
Chief Camp
Colorado City
Cordingly
Ringechuiser
Eaton
Chautauqua Tuesday Ticket Sales Sluggish in Cheyenne
Cheyenne awaits the Chautauqua opening next Tuesday in a large tent near the capitol. Ticket sales are unusually slow with under one hundred sold so far, hampered by subscribers being away. Organizers urge residents to buy now to sustain the event and secure funds for next year.
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Capitol
Hvis
Cheyenne
East
Missing Wyoming Girl Had Eloped At Husband's Bier
Mourning beside her husband’s body, Mrs. M Romero of Fort Steele Wyoming identified the newlywed in an Los Angeles apartment. The elopement occurred May 14 to Santa Anna in Albert Waterfield’s auto. the couple wed and returned to LA where Waterfield died after a sudden illness.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Albert Waterfield
West
M. Romero
Fort Steele
Wyo
Talamantes
Delivery Strike Ends as Drivers Win Contract
The Merchants Delivery company reaches settlement with drivers after a strike. Management recognizes most driver demands, grants two years' terms, and expects no further disputes as workers return to duties.
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Manavs
Bodé
Merchants Delivery Company
Roosevelt Injured Train Delayed by Boulder Crash
Albany June 14 Roosevelt traveling to Chicago after a train struck a huge boulder rolled into a cut by two boys. The train was on a curve and the engineer could not see the obstruction. Roosevelt remained in his car with Mrs Roosevelt as minor damage and no injuries were reported.
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Albany, N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
Rebels to Sell Terrazas Cattle for Gold In Northern Mexico
June 14 reports from Chihuahua say the revolutionary government plans to seize Terrazas family cattle to raise about 200000 in gold. Rebels also aim to collect the cattle export tax near 22500 gold. No clashes reported yet, but a decisive engagement is expected. El Paso also notes Juarez garrison reinforcements.
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Chihuahua
Terrazas
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Warren Bill Creates Lander Mineral Experiment Station
The senate approved Senator Warren’s measure authorizing 20600 dollars for a mineral experiment station at Lander Fremont county. A government mining expert will study Wyoming’s minerals with emphasis on coal and oil to aid government and settlers under the three year homestead law.
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Senate
Warren
Lander
Fremont County
Frontier show to host Kansans Short Grade Touring club
Arrangements for 300 members of the Kansans Short Grade Touring club to attend the Frontier show this summer were finalized by W W Bennett of Wichita and A F Cross of Eldon in Cheyenne with FB W Stone, Fred Hoffman and FJ Bon. The party travels by 25 autos and 240 motorcycles with tents, five motor trucks, a band, a baseball team, and planned entertainments at each stop from Garden City to Cheyenne August 11 onward.
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W. W. Bennett
Wichita
Kans
A. F. Cross
Eldon
FB. W. Stone
Fred Hoffman
FJ. Bon
Thhe
Mawars
Bennett and
Cross
Cheyenne
Frontier Committee
Association
Cole
Pioneer Girl Scout Leader Visits Cheyenne
Des Moines based Clara Odelin Leister-Lane, originator and Chief Scout of the Scoute of America for young women, was in Cheyenne meeting leaders. She plans a nationwide tour to promote the movement, financing trips through articles and writings.
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Cheyenne
Clara Odelin Leister-Lane
Des Moines
Land
Scoute of America
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Republican Til Honal Committee
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