United States to Fortify This Island Against Seizure
Washington reports a plan to establish a heavily fortified naval station at Kiska in the Aleutians after moving a squadron to the Orient. Officials say Sitka coaling station is abandoned as part of precautionary measures against war with Japan and China embroilment. Kiska’s remote location could let Japan seize it quickly before discovery, experts warn.
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Washington, Mar
Orient
Japan
China
United States
Navy Department
Sitka
Alaska
Kiska Island
Hawaii
Washington
Taft Delegates Won at Colorado Republican Convention
Colorado Springs March 27 Taft supporters won eight at large delegates to the Chicago convention and endorsed Taft with resolutions. United States Senator Guggenheim named national committeeman. Thomas H. Devine elected temporary chairman 656 to 242 over Roosevelt candidate Ben Griffith. Roosevelt faction outnumbered but gained floor access. Delegates at large include Guggenheim Devine Farr Hill Bievenson Howbert Parrish McDonald.
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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
Miners Likely Vote to End English Coal Strike
London reports the miners federation will ballot 115000 to decide on terminating the strike. A strong tilt toward ending is expected, with a possible end within a week though full resumption may wait until after Easter.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Stevenson Cleared by Sharp Wisconsin Vote
The senate votes to validate Isaac Stephenson’s election amid claims of corrupt spending exceeding one hundred thousand dollars in Wisconsin primaries. The ruling ends a lengthy challenge and confirms Stephenson’s seat.
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Washington, D. C
Fehale
Isaac Stephenson
Ne Lim
Wisconsin
Manna or Snow Debate Prompts Israel Exodus Lecture
New York March 27 Professor Charles T Gurrelly argued the biblical manna from heaven was only an ordinary snowstorm. He spoke on The Exodus of the Jews at the Walcott school auditorium under the Colorado Society of Archaeological Institute of America.
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New York
Israel
Charles T. Gurrelly
Walcott School
Ruberts Reattacks Jiminez After Retreat
General Auberts' forces allegedly regrouped after a morning retreat and planned a renewed assault on Jiminez Mexico with a detachment of insurrectos already engaged ten miles from Jiminez. The rebel column at Esalon was ordered to march north to strike Auberts from behind.
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Jiminez
Mex
Auberts
Roosevelt group seeks new primary after New York farce suggestion
In New York City the Roosevelt committee chairman described yesterday’s county primaries as a farce and urged Governor Dix to declare the election invalid and order a second primary after a conference with Roosevelt leaders.
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New York
New York County
Roosevelt Committee
Dix
Madero Denies Federal Defeat Near Jiminez
In Mexico City March 27 A Madero statement denies federals were defeated at Jiminez and claims federal victory up to late today Reinforcements were sent to support federals near Jiminez Generals Aubert and Tellez reportedly wounded Rebel forces grow around Aubert whose 1200 troops are surrounded by about 3000 rebels and a fourth column is moving into position Aubert’s return is due to meeting rebels in the mountains with expected envelopment by morning
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Mexico City
Mex
Madero
Jiminez
Aubert
Tellez
Mexico
Martial law invoked as riot turmoil grips city
Fear of a dynamite outrage follows last night's fatal riot. The Illinois National Guard's Sixth Regiment is mobilized and Mayor Schriever relinquishes power to the military. A dozen men arrested amid ongoing tensions as police station assault leaders claim the mayor targeted political rivals.
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Illinois National Guard
Schriever
Horsemen surround Carroll court house killers in Blue Ridge
Posses in Hillsville Va move toward Carroll county court house to capture assassins. Fifty horsemen encircle the Blue Ridge strongholds and approach in single file to positions of vantage for a dawn charge on the outlaws.
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Hillsville
Carroll County Court House
Blue Ridge
Mine Explosion At Welch Coal Mine Claims Sixteen More
Fifteen bodies recovered earlier, fifty-five located today after a mine explosion near Welch West Virginia. Rescue chief Lang and coroner McCullough lead investigations while survivors recount narrow escapes. Women gathered at the shaft amid mournful scenes as recovery continued.
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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 Glendo County
Two men gave the names Charles Libone and Charles Whistler and were arrested by Undersheriff Mayes at Glendo for allegedly stealing moneys. They entered the area at night and took two horse belonging to Chas Rayxon of Ongo. the owner recovered the money later. The suspects were held first in Glendo, then Cheyenne, before being placed in the county jail.
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Charles Libone
Charles Whistler
Mayes
Glendo
Chas
Rayxon
Ongo
Eire
Hayes
Officer Hayes
Cheyenne
Bandits Organized By Anarchist Ring Inbank Robbery
Paris reports six motor bandits who robbed Chantilly bank killed three and wounded three. detectives hunt a well dressed anarchist gang believed active for three years in Belgium and France with at least twenty murders. an outside lookout signaled the raid and a seven accomplice linked to the gang is sought. police note increased armed robberies amid public anger at violence.
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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. H. Carton as United States senators on the eighth ballot. Both are expected to depart for Washington tomorrow to present credentials.
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Santa Fe
N. M. Mar
A. B. Fall
T. BH. Carton
United States
New Mexico
Washington
Roosevelt Voices Campaign Speech in Chicago On Fraud Claims
Theodore Roosevelt delivered a sharp campaign speech in Chicago charging opponents with fraud and trickery while denouncing Indiana New York and Colorado conventions as usurped by Taft forces. He framed the fight as about honesty, decency, and self governance against machine politics and corporate influence.
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Chicago
Oosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Indiana
Colorado
Taft
Snd
Governor Dix Lacks Power to Call NYC Primary
Albany March 27 Governor Dix cannot order a second primary election in New York City per an opinion by Attorney General Carmody resolving a dispute between the legislature and residents over election powers and authority.
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Albany
N. Y
Dix
New York City
Carmedy
Conditions in famine district of China reported in dispatches
Washington March 27 dispatches from American Minister Calhoun at Peking describe appalling conditions in the famine region. The Red Crown appeals in Shanghai relief reports total twenty three thousand dollars, bringing the relief fund to ninety eight thousand.
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Washington, D. C
China
Calhoun
Peking
Hellems
Shanghai Relief Committee
Old England Faces Bloody Battle With the Strikers
London march reports a nationwide strike paralyzing Britain as mine owners plan lawsuits against strikebreakers. The government vows to protect them with troops ready to quell outbreaks, while miners' federation mulls a referendum on wage bill terms amid calls for a final effort to end the conflict.
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London
Britain
Weport
Han
Thia
Miners’ Federation
Macdonald
Iaborites
House of Commons
Offertea
Fedeation
Ite Membere
Aoe
Change in Irrigation Congress Dates at Fair in Utah
The National Irrigation Congress meeting dates were moved to October 14 due to Utah’s state fair. The change affects attendees and scheduling for the event.
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Falr Lake
Utah
Marin
National Irrigation Congresa
Senator Len Attacks Pork Barrel Post Office Bills in Wyoming Tour
Special Correspondence reports Luke Len of Tennessee objects to drought of post office appropriations in the Pace Buildings bill. He studies a map and census showing Sundance Wyoming population 281, Newcastle 679, Thermopolis 1 524, and notes three small towns receive sizable sums totaling nearly a quarter million dollars. He cites Senator Warren and other lawmakers pushing for these small town post offices amid broader pork barrelling concerns.
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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 automobile contest exhibited
Contestants may win two “encouragement” prizes by turning in the largest single subscriptions total before 8 p m March 30. The prizes were bought from Kuh Campbell Mice Co Cheyenne and are on display at their store for inspection. The notice hints a continuation on page 3.
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Mra
Tiese Prises
Kueh Campbell Mise Co
Cheyenne
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