Taft says US not intervening in Cuba as ships move to protect interests
President Taft rejects claims of US intervention in Cuba while noting naval moves to Key West and Guantanamo to protect American lives and property. Senate Cuban relations committees push for clear intervention rules under the Platt amendment. Rebels in Cuba report a new republic, with blue and white flag, as tensions rise.
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Southern Widow Seeks Wyoming Suitor in Norfolk Missive
An 18 year old widow from Norfolk Virginia asks for correspondence with a Wyoming man of good habits and steady income. She describes herself with brown hair blue eyes fair skin and rosy cheeks and lists herself as a stenographer in Norfolk. The State Leader notes no local inquiry and asks for chivalrous youths to respond.
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Wyoming
Norfolk
Democrats in Rouse Caring for People Against Trust Greed
Washington May 26. The Democratic House passed a bill targeting the Philippine friar lands and public lands dealings. It condemns exploitation by American officials and big capital, supports Philippine independence, and credits Manuel Quezon for driving the measure.
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Democratic House of Representatives
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United States
Olmated
Pennsylvania
Philippine Islands
Manuel L. Quezon
Quezon
Houe
Two Murderers Are Sentenced at Rock Springs
Rock Springs May 27 After a two week session of the district court Judge Craig adjourned the term until October Several notable cases were disposed Clark of Rock Springs received eight years for the killing of Hazel Cooper and Kawabata the Japanese man received a twenty year second degree murder sentence O Brien the forger was sent to two years Ernest Manteufel received a three year term and Sir Clay received a sixty day sentence for petit larceny
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District Court
Craig
Ed Clark
Hazel Cooper
T. Kawabata
Clark
James O'Brien
Ernest Manteufel
Sir Clay
Wealthy Rebel Executed for Treason in Mazatlan
Mazatlan Mexico May 27. Titob ert Alamada a millionaire and Sinchos family leader was executed by federals for treason last night. A fellow prisoner was shot at the same time. Alameda led the rebels when Culiean was taken. He sought pardon a month ago and arrived ten days earlier, was arrested and found guilty.
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Mazatlan
Mexico
Titobert Alamada
Sinchos
Alameda
Culiean
Wrights Condition Takes An Alarming Turn
Dayton reports Wilbur Wright's condition worsened with typhoid fever as physicians describe near-constant attendance and the aviator slipping into unconsciousness amid a high fever after a restless night.
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Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Wright
Million-dollar judgment toppled on Albert Bigelow case
Washington May 27 The Supreme Court decreed one of the largest judgments against an individual. Albert Bigelow of Heston must pay two million one hundred thousand dollars plus interest, likely reaching two and a half million. The Old Dominion Copper Mintine and Smelting Co. won, with Bigelow and Leonard Lewiston promoters.
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Supreme Court of the United
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Court Upholds Reporter Refusal in News Source Case
Milwaukee readers gain protection as a circuit judge refuses to compel a reporter to reveal sources for a county land use article. A. T. Abernathy investigated, and attorney Henry J. Killilea pressed for testimony. the court denied the demand, upholding journalist confidentiality.
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A. T. Abernathy
Henry J. Killilea
Boston American Baseball Club
Avernathy
George Benson Injured in Street Car Collision
George Benson was badly bruised after colliding with a street car at the corner of 17th and Central. He was dragged about thirty feet and treated by Dr Guthrie before being taken home.
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Tt. Guthrie
Darrow Trial Witness Describes Walk to Briber Scene
George N. Lockwood, a key prosecution witness, testified in Los Angeles that Clarence Darrow walked toward Bert Franklin as Franklin was arrested for bribery shortly after Lockwood received the first installment of payment for the vote in the McNamara jury bribery case.
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Gvorge N. Lockwood
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara Brothers
Bert Franklin
Lock Wood
Tle
J. B. McNamara
New Director Appointed at Parish House
Burl Wright of Boulder Colorado a graduate of the University of Colorado has accepted the position of physical director of the Parish House to take charge in June 60. Weight currently the acting director at Boulder succeeds Glenn Griffith of Iowa City who resigned before arrival. Wright is considered well suited for the post.
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Glenn Griffith
Iowa City
Chara
Cheyenne
Lightning Bolt Strikes Youth as Horse Killed
Moorcott May 27. Wells Green son of Mr and Mrs R T Green of this city suffered a bolt passing from head to foot and remained alive. It struck him while riding a horse that was killed instantly. He was found by a Mexican herder and taken to camp then town. A doctor treated burns and a broken eardrum. he is able to be about now.
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Wells
Green
Cumyp
Champ Clark urges three year homestead bill to aid settlers
Washington May 27 Champ Clark speaker of the house declares in congress that a three year homestead bill is needed to keep settlers from moving abroad. He recalls Benton’s long support and notes Missourians back the measure while praising its essential fairness and impact. (Continued on Page 8.)
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Washington, D. C
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Col
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Missouri
Roosevelt Maya
Benton
Renton
Senate
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Pennsylvania
Penton
Lorimer Won’t Resign in Senate Until Forced
Vice President Sherman returns from Chicago with Lorimer who refuses to resign before the vote to unseat him. Lorimer asks delaying vote until he can return. Sherman public stance unclear. Curtis and Sutherland confer with Sherman. Dillingham says subcommittee unaware of Lorimer’s plans and will not meet before the Senate vote.
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Sherman
Chicago
Lorimer
Senate
Curtis
Sutherland
Dillingham
Sheriff’s Pocket Picked in Front of Deputies
A stranger entered Sheriff German’s office in Ellensburg Washington and walked away with the alert’s watch and plain. Four deputies present did not intervene as the theft occurred in the sheriff’s rooms on May 27.
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Wash
German
Kittitas County
New Jersey Primaries Today Signal Major Campaign Crisis
New Jersey votes today in a pivotal primary as aromas of a national contest surge. The state selects twenty two delegates and two alternates from each district amid a crowded field and heavy campaigning. Colonel Roosevelt presses his message nationwide as the campaign era heats up.
Teddy Asks Hadley For Temporary Role At Convention
In a letter received by Governor Hadley in Jefferson City Missouri on May 27 Owevels asked him to be temporary velomite of the te u be lean tate convention if the Roosevelt tore succeed in gouthg contral of the convention.
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Hadley
Owevels
Roosevelt
Gouthg
Distress Signals From Errant Telegraph Worker and Others
A collection of brief mishaps and misfortunes reported May 27 across cities. Subjects include Samuel t Wetschberger a 60 year old telegraph operator unable to use a typewriter after a head injury, and Frederick Weener who laments his divorce and property claims. Also noted is Samuel T Vankehart disabled by an eye injury, Mrs Joto Lunn a wealthy widow burned to death in an accidental fire, and Hay Pirneke killed by a guntrigger mishap during a burglar alarm setup.
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Albany
Ramuel T Wetschberger
Chicago
Joto Lunn
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