OTE FOR TAFT TEDDY S PLEA DELEGATES REFUSE
In Boston on May 1 delegates at large refuse Roosevelt request to back Taft at Chicago. Mass. Republicans split as eight Taft pledged delegates and eight Roosevelt pledged delegates vie for the national convention amid a tight Taft Roosevelt race. Roosevelt requests compliance but Baxter Crane lead the Roosevelt Taft at large groups clash amid a neck and neck primary showing.
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Teddy Sweeps Machine Out of Pennsylvania
Morrisburg Pennsylvania May 1 The Republican state convention under Former State Senator Finn Pittsburgh wrested control of the party from United States Senator Perone who led the regular organization since Branley Quay's death. It named twelve delegates at large for Roosevelt and all progressive candidates chosen on Roosevelt caucus. The Roosevelt faction swept and pledged party support to Roosevelt and endorses his policies.
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Dog in Tar Law Quip Sparks City Debate
A Baltimore American clipping mocks animal policy as a citizen complains about a tar spill rule. The quip jokes that dogs are allowed in care but references a law against expectoration, labeling the resident’s dog a spits dog.
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Gardner Wins Popular Decision in Denver Ten Round Bout
Special to The Leader Denver May 1 Jimmy Gardner of Lowell Mass beat Howard Baker of Colorado in a ten round no decision middleweight bout. The crowd was large with fighters trading blows and Gardner mounting a late rally. In preliminaries Kelly KO’d Brown and Walters beat Valvino in five rounds.
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Houlder
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Mike Garry
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Jacobs
Kelly
Walt Walters
Valvino
Governor Carey Reports Stock Conditions After Trip
Governor Carey returns from Careghiet Casper and Wheatland and says stock is thin with little loss. He cites about 1 percent cattle loss at Caryhurst, notes feed costs high, and optimistic prospects for a strong next season. Wheatland sees record grain and sugar beets, 6000 tons of hay shipped to Texas, alfalfa income around 50000 dollars, new churches and school planned, bright range outlook.
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Wheatland
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Texas
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Carey Yurat
Alleged Harvester Trust Murdered Competitors Exposed in Memoir
Washington May 1 An old report by Roosevelt special investigator Burdette Townsend claimed the Harvester Trust was a monopoly harming farmers, taking railroad rebates, and detailing its formation. The file was allegedly suppressed by Roosevelt and the attorney general, shielding the trust from federal action while it faced state prosecutions.
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the United States
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Oklahoma
Wall Street
Pastors Busy Day Unites Two Couples in Nebraska
Rev. W. M. Nelson officiated two weddings on a busy day. At 2:30 p.m. he joined Orrin Blackburn, a Union Pacific employee, and Melda May Faw Jey at the bride’s home 41 West 2th street, Sidney Nebraska, with a later ceremony at 8:45 p.m. uniting George Miler and Mrs. Laura C. Porter at J. M. Campbell’s home 10 W 20th street. The couples plan to reside in Cheyenne.
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Orrin Blackburn
Union Pacific
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20Th Street
Cheyenne
Tiny girl who romped on beach with aged playmates
Baltimore May 1 Thirteen years ago a little girl in blue visited Newport with Mr Ross R Winans, master of Bleak House. Upon his death his will bequeathed half a million dollars to the girl, now a 19 year old woman, plus an income in trust for her fatherless from the son’s marriage. The will also divides residuary and excludes the Spanish dancer Victoria Delgado.
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Victoria Delgado
Ross W. Whistler
George Revison
Tale
Underwood Poised to Carry Georgia in Presidential Primary
Early returns from Georgia show Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama leading Woodrow Wilson with a statewide majority near 9,000 to 10,000 as votes from counties come in. official counts may adjust results. The state convention to ratify the vote is set for May tenth in Jacksonville Florida.
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Receivers Appointed for Denver Northwestern & Pacific Route
Judge Rid dle names D. C. Dodge and M. Perry as receivers for the Denver Northwestern and Pacific railway and the ruling includes a receiver for the Denver Railway Securities company W. W. Watson named at the executors request. Evans says moves protect creditors as the securities firm defaulted on 4.5 million dollars of principal and accrued interest.
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New Hampshire Clambers Onto the Taft Bandwagon
New Hampshire Republicans at the state convention instructed delegates to vote for Taft until released. Four district delegates are pledged to Taft, while Roosevelt supporters faced defeat. A clause barring any plea for Roosevelt prompted uproar and was struck out.
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Surveying 600 Miles of New State Highway
Officials from the state engineer's office led by A. J. Parshall survey a 600 mile north south highway from Cheyenne to Yellowstone Park. The route passes Wheatland Douglas Casper Thermopolis Meeteetse Cody and to the park with the worst pond wax stretch between Meeteetse and Cody about 36 to 40 miles. Snow three feet deep in parts hindered surveying and cost estimates are being prepared for early construction work.
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Five Men Die in Cleveland Dock Explosion
Five men burned to death in a blast on a Standard Oil barge at the Cleveland docks. The explosion caused $150,000 in damage as oil spread on the river and ignited, engulfing the workers who were atop the barge. Local authorities investigate causes and casualties.
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Standard
Corbett to Train Flynn for Las Vegas bout
Corbett plans to train Flynn for the July four fight in Las Vegas with Al Tearney funding. Curley posts 1100 dollars to cover Johnson training costs. Finn and Curley depart for Monteauma New Mexico as James J. Corbett and Tommy Hhairns arrive in early June to assist. The event area plans a large training setup and watts target.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Blynn
Las Vegaa
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Tommy Hhairns
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Bishop Warren Opens General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
The quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens in Minneapolis with Bishop Henry Warren of Denver presiding. Bishop Mark Cranatan of Wallington will read the Episcopal address, followed by bishops in order of seniority. Twenty five women delegates attend, including Mine Halla Garibaldi of Tojoe, granddaughter of a noted author.
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