United States Plans Fortified Outpost on Kiska Island
Washington reports a plan to establish a strong naval base on Kiska Island in the Aleutians as a precaution against Japan. Officials cite Kiska’s strategic position, isolation, and proximity to Japan, noting the earlier withdrawal from Sitka and the risk of surprise attacks if war starts.
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Orient
Japan
China
United States
Navy Department
Sitka
Alaska
Kiska Island
Hawaii
Washington
Taft Delegates Chosen At Colorado Republican Convention
Colorado Springs, March 27. The state Republican convention selected eight Taft–pledged delegates for Chicago and endorsed the Taft administration. United States Senator Guggenheim named national committeeman. Thomas H. Devine elected temporary chairman over Roosevelt candidate Ben Griffith. Roosevelt supporters outnumbered but limited to floor access. Delegates at large include Guggenheim and several listed local leaders.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Lime
Chicago
Taft
United States
Guggenheim
Colorado
Thomas H. Devine
Pueblo
Ben Griffith
Grand Junction
Roosevelt
Senator Guggenheim
T. H. Devine
Jefferson Farr
Crawford Hill
A. M. Bievenson
Irving Howbert
A. M. Parrish
English Coal Strike Heads Toward End Amid Ballot
London reports the miners federation will ballot 115000 members on ending the strike. A large majority is expected to vote for termination, with a likely end within a week, though full work resumption may wait until after Easter.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Stevenson Cleared After Vote Upholds Senator Stephenson
Washington March 27 The female voter body declared Isaac Stephenson's election valid and acquitted charges alleging he spent more than one hundred thousand dollars in Wisconsin primaries.
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Washington, D. C
Fehale
Isaac Stephenson
Ne Lim
Wisconsin
Manna Debate Described as Snow by Archaeologist
New York March 27 Professor Charles T Gurrelly, an Egyptologist, argued to an audience at the Walcott school auditorium that the manna described in the Exodus story was merely an ordinary snowstorm. He spoke under the Colorado Society of Archaeological Institute of America on The Exodus of the Jews.
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New York
Israel
Charles T. Gurrelly
Walcott School
Ruberts Ready to Reattack Jiminez
General Auberts apparently feigned retreat and reorganized his forces at Jiminez Mexico. He reportedly reopened battle with insurgent detachments ten miles from Jiminez and plans to strike again while Esalon to the south is ordered to move north to attack Auberts from the rear.
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Jiminez
Mex
Auberts
Roosevelt Leaders Call for New Primary After NY County Farce
New York March 27. Roosevelt committee chairman in New York City labels yesterday's county primaries a farce after talks with Roosevelt aides. He appeals to Gov. Dix to declare the primary invalid and order a second primary in the city.
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New York
New York County
Roosevelt Committee
Dix
Madero Denies Federal Defeat Near Jiminez
In Mexico City March 27 Madero issues an official statement denying federals were defeated at Jiminez and claiming federal victory to date Reinforcements were sent to support federals Aubert and Tellez are reported wounded Aubert's 1200 men are surrounded by about 3000 rebels with a fourth column moving in tonight Morning expected encirclement closing in on Aubert further reports say rebels are pressing toward the position
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Mexico City
Mex
Madero
Jiminez
Aubert
Tellez
Mexico
Riot sparks martial law as Illinois town braces
Fear of a dynamite outrage follows last night's fatal riot. The Sixth Illinois National Guard is mobilized here and Mayor Schriever yields power to military authorities. A dozen men are arrested as officials warn of further trouble amid clashes with police and accusations of political cleansing.
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Illinois National Guard
Schriever
Posses Move on Carroll County Court House Assassins
Hillsville Virginia March 27 posses surround the Carroll county courthouse from two sides and expect a fight within twenty four hours. Fifty horsemen left their mounts in the Blue Ridge thickets and moved in single file toward vantage points to attack the outlaws at daybreak.
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Hillsville
Carroll County Court House
Blue Ridge
Miners’ Disaster Toll Rises at Welch WV Mine
Sixteen bodies recovered from the Red Mine near Welch two miles from town after an explosion. Fifty-five others located as rescue teams work through the night. Chief Lang and coroner Dr. McCullough lead investigations while families wait at the shaft.
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Welch
W. Va
Red Mine
Red Coal and Coke Company
John Lang
West Virginia Department of Mings
Minnes
J. HW. McCullough
Mcdowell County
Alove
Noop
West Virginia
Supposed Worse Thieves Arrested in County Jail
Two men identified as Charles Libone and Charles Whistler were arrested by Undersheriff Mayes at Glendo for stealing two horses belonging to Chas Rayxon of Ongo. They fled from Glendo at night, were captured seven miles from town, held at a hotel room, then transported to Cheyenne and jailed.
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Glendo
Cheyenne
Charles Libone
Charles Whistler
Mayes
Chas
Rayxon
Ongo
Eire
Hayes
Officer Hayes
Bandits Organized as Anarchist Ring In Bank Robbery
Paris reports that six motor car bandits who robbed the Chantilly bank after killing three men and wounding three are members of a well organized anarchist gang. A seventh accomplice watched outside and signaled when safe. Police pursue about 200 detectives across the city as the gang, active for three years in Belgium and France, is linked to more than twenty killings.
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Paris
Chantilly
Baniits
M. Gulchard
Detective Service
Belgium
Fripee
New Mexico Elects Senators on Eighth Ballot
The New Mexico legislature elected A. B. Fall and T. B. Carton as United States senators on the eighth ballot. Both are expected to depart for Washington to present credentials.
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Santa Fe
N. M. Mar
A. B. Fall
T. BH. Carton
United States
New Mexico
Washington
Roosevelt Delivers Fiery Campaign Speech in Chicago
In Chicago on March 27 Roosevelt blasted opponents for fraud and trickery and labeled conventions in Indiana New York and Colorado as usurped by Taft forces. He framed the fight as honesty and fair play against machine politics tied to big business and corruption. The speech followed primary results in New York and critiqued Taft supporters.
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Chicago
Oosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Indiana
Colorado
Taft
Snd
Governor Dix Cannot Order NYC Primary Says Attorney General
Albany March 27 Governor Dix lacks power to order another primary election in New York City. The matter hinges on legislative authority and warrants a legislative ruling, per an opinion by Attorney General Carmody delivered to the governor.
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Albany
N. Y
Dix
New York City
Carmedy
China famine reports prompt aid appeal from Shanghai
Dispatches from American Minister Calhoun in Peking describe appalling conditions in the famine district of China. The Red Crown fund raised twenty three thousand dollars for the Shanghai relief committee, bringing total to ninety eight thousand dollars.
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Washington, D. C
China
Calhoun
Peking
Hellems
Shanghai Relief Committee
Old England Faces Bloody Battle With the Strikers
London March 7 The strike paralyzes Britain and risks riot and bloodshed as mine owners plan to sue strikebreakers and declare a signal for violence. Government pledges protection with troops ready to quell outbreaks with bayonet. Miners' federation votes to hold a referendum on wage bill terms.
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London
Britain
Weport
Han
Thia
Miners’ Federation
Macdonald
Iaborites
House of Commons
Offertea
Fedeation
Ite Membere
Aoe
Change Dates for Irrigation Congress Meeting in Utah
The National Irrigation Congress dates were changed to October 14 due to Utah's water fair. The meeting location remains in Fair Lake, Utah, and involves Marin.
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Falr Lake
Utah
Marin
National Irrigation Congresa
Wyoming Senator Blocks Pork Barrel Post Offices
Special Correspondence from Washington reports Luke Len, Tennessee senator, objects to the Pace Buildings bill known as pork barrel. He notes proposed post offices for Sundance Wyoming and Newcastle Thermopolis with populations totaling about 1 5 thousand, totaling nearly a quarter of a million dollars, amid other small-town favors. The piece highlights reader curiosity and senator Warren’s involvement as a sheep owner with vast post office requests.
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Washington
Luke Len
Tennessee
United States Senate
Lew
Senate
Pace
CH “Pork Bar
United States
Sundance
Wyoming
Lea
Francia Warren
Les
Warren
Dolliver
Abraham
Newcastle
Censis
Thermopolis
Sauntor Smoot
Utah Woolen Minufacturer
Americ
Special Prizes in State Leader Contest Attract Attention
Contestants may win two encouragement prizes in the State Leader automobile event by submitting the highest subscription totals before 9 pm on March 30. The prizes, purchased from the Campbell Motor Co. in Cheyenne, are on display at their store for inspection as part of efforts to boost regular prizes.
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Mra
Tiese Prises
Kueh Campbell Mise Co
Cheyenne
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