Roosevelt Leads Chicago Visit Amid Crowd Uproar
Roosevelt arrives in Chicago to cheering crowds waving a mixed hat, declares a naked fight against corrupt politicians and thieves. He says he will attend the convention only if he chooses, while Col. New notes no seat is guaranteed. The Ohio leg of the trip emphasizes a battle to the end against what he calls professional politicians.
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Assault on Roosevelt Faction Riles Chicago Delegates
In Chicago on June 15 leaders of the Roosevelt forces and allied governors protested to Republican National Committee Chairman Rosewater demanding the rescission of delegations they call fraudulent. They threaten the party with responsibility for assassinating its leaders if demands are not met.
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Roosevelt Leaders Plan Battle Behind Guarded Doors
Chicago June 15 Director McKinley claimed 500 Taft delegates, 58 more than needed for nomination. Roosevelt aides would not comment. Roosevelt outlined campaign strategy at a leaders conference held behind guarded doors.
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Teddy Wins 19 Taft 200 Contests at Finish of Bitter Hearings
Chicago June 15 The Republican National Committee completed its hearings on 254 seats in the national convention set to assemble Tuesday Roosevelt leads Taft 235 to 10 with 19 contests resolved in favor of Roosevelt and eight districts decided by voice vote. Cecil Lyon of Texas pressed most cases and was defeated in all but two as he warned he would be back in four years. Continued on Page 5.
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Political dog fight shaping Dems trust stance
Washington dispatch notes Democrats in the House pushing to curb trusts and tariff power while Republicans clash over Lincoln era policies. It predicts the 1912 style battle will hinge on record and constitutional government rather than bluster, with Taft vetoes shaping outcomes.
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Business Optimism vs Politics in Advertising Choices
The piece argues that seasoned businesspeople avoid letting politics color ad decisions, since commerce thrives on broad reach. It notes some businessmen withhold ads due to editorial stances, yet occasional publicity can improve their bottom line.
Insurrectos Threaten U S Territory Across Juarez Border
El Paso reports from Juarez and Chihuahua detail insurrecto threats to fire on American soil if recruits cross from Juarez. General Campa’s arrest on insubordination amid rebel power struggles underscores tensions as federal lines brace for possible engagement near Juarez and the border.
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St. Louis Medical College
State Geologist Finds Ore Deposits Near Sundance
State Geologist Jauilson and Assistant Trask report promising ore samples in Bear Lodge claims near Sundance with gold tellurium and silvanite averaging 8 to 15 dollars per ton. Companies include Warren's Peak Gold Mining, Bear Lodge Gold Mining, Hutchins Consolidated Gold Mining, and Nels & Adams Gold Mining moving toward larger operations. Nearby Encampment reports of Victoria property with a 28 foot vein averaging 14 dollars gold per ton and pockets of higher value, plus platinum and copper in New Rambler and Bays properties indicate rising prospecting activity across the region.
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Trask
Cripple Creek
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Bear Lodge Gold Mining Company
Hutchins Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Nels & Adams Gold Mining Company
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B. P. Arendell
Medicine Bow Range
Victoria
Arendell
Horse Trails By Scent As Thief Flees With Herd
Fort Collins Colorado June 15. A farmer, A L Howard, traveling with twelve horses from Laramie City Wyoming tells of a wild chase after a horse thief who stole his herd last Saturday night. Howard pursued on his saddle horse Happy Hooligan, using scent and renewed effort to reclaim the animals. The thief broke from the herd and escaped as Howard closed in, leaving the rider still at large.
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Peek-a-boo stockings on view in New York showy attire
A New York June story notes the promotion of peek-a-boo stockings on West Thirty-ninth Street. The piece humorously contrasts the revealing garment with a traditional stocking, claiming it needs no fixing and makes Lady Godiva look modest by comparison.
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Roosevelt declines temporary convention chairmanship proposal
Roosevelt tonight declined the suggestion that he stand as temporary chairman of the convention. The proposal had been discussed in recent days and was presented to him by Alexander Moore of Pittsburgh.
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Pittaburg
Ban Ban on Roller Towels and Drinking Cups in Wyoming
In Wyoming a move by the state health authorities and lawmakers seeks to ban public roller towels and drinking cups. Committees will draft a law to remove these items from hotels parks trains and other public spaces. Public reaction favors a prohibition, while vendors anticipate continued demand with new supplies.
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Four Alledged Murderers to Be Tried in Cheyenne This Week
Four men accused of capital crimes face trial in Cheyenne this week in a case featuring three murders. Soldiers Private Peace Sergeant Krug and Corporal Stewart stand accused in one murder, while Corporal Rucker of the Ninth Cavalry is charged in a separate death. J Warren Jenkins faces the final trial for the murder of his wife, Mrs Jenkins, with questions surrounding the evidence and testimony.
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