Taft Delegates Face Defection Talk as Taft Fights On
Washington reports Friends of President Taft say the Republican national committee will back Taft though Southern delegates may defect. Taft intends to be named at the convention amid platform talks and a possible presenter. Roosevelt campaign managers claim Taft instructed delegates in the south are wavering but Taft advisers deny it. Taft read New Jersey returns late and remains active in White House studies.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
Republican National Committee
White House
New Jersey
Roosevelt
South
Senate Acts Free List for Farm Implements
Washington May 29 amendments adopted in the senate place a lone list of farm implements on the free list and repeal the Canadian reciprocity law.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
McFarland Beats Bronson In Ten Round Indianapolis Bout
In Indianapolis on May 29 Pac key McFarland of Chicago won a popular decision over Ray Bronson of Indianapolis after ten rounds. McFarland led eight rounds to Bronson's two, with a split in the final two.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Ray Bronson
McFarland
Detroit Wins Northern Baptist Convention in 1015
Des Moines delegates chose Detroit unanimously to host the next annual Northern Baptist convention at the closing session in Des Moines on May 29. The decision follows today’s proceedings where the Detroit bid secured the vote.
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Detroit
Baptist Convention
Des Moines
Graduation Day Fete Honors WH12 Class of Twenty Two
The WH12 graduation ceremony filled the high school gym with green and white decor. Senior caps and gowns, a canopy stage, and a motto Ad Optimum highlighted the event. President William F. Slocum of Colorado College attended as orator, with Prof. Stockwell supervising.
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Willam F. Slocum
Colorado College
Ver 75 000 Applications Under New Pension Law
Washington May 29 Up wards of 75 000 applications for Increased pension under the new law which became effective May 11 have been filed with the commissioner of pensions and are expected to arrive at about 20 000 a day until the 450 000 old soldiers are heard from. The process includes time stamping sorting legal review division assignment evidence examination and final acceptance or rejection with notification of denial for issues. The text notes a section could mislead veterans into expecting a $10 monthly maximum based on age and service, but the old $80 disability rate remains for total incapacity unless the new law yields the higher maximum. Veterans should file early since increases date from filing and many are aged 64 to 90.
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Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Pensions
Legal Department
Bureau
The Unreturning Brave
A poem honoring fallen soldiers, praising their sacrifice in distant fields and unknown graves. It speaks of brave dead resting in nature’s embrace and demands collective tribute through memory and flowers. The verses emphasize God and truth guiding youths who sank in silent, unmarked graves.
Cusack Held on Bond in Bank Misappropriation Case
Denver May 29 John H Cusack former cashier of the First National Bank of Wellington Colorado was arrested on a charge of misappropriating 1100 from the bank. He was arraigned and released on five thousand dollar bond. Authorities say more arrests in defalcations will occur Thursday and the bank will continue operations despite the alleged thefts.
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Denver
Colo
John 8. Cusack
First National Bank of Wellington
United States
Hinsdale
United State District
Harry E. Kelly
Cusack
Fort Collins
le Sard
Real estate opportunities in The Cheyenne State Leader
Readers learn of bargains of the year in the turns Hull others want to build a home after their own heart. The paper will list firms with houses or land to sell and Heal Katate locations. Consult The Cheyenne Hate Leader to take chores of HUNDREDS OF LOA TIONS in city and country.
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Cheyenne State Leader
Hull
Séirter
Heal Katate
Memorial Day Tributes by Youth and Veterans in Parade
The article describes a Memorial Day observance led by youth and veterans, detailing a grand parade from Seventeenth Street to Lakeview Cemetery. It lists participating groups including U A R Veterans Army and Navy Union and Ladies Auxiliary, with a schedule from 9 a.m. to the main ceremonies and a reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
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Uegotten
le U. A
BR. Veterans
Army and Navy Union
WR. C
Ladies Auxiliary
Seventeenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Warren Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Tivieton
Jowa
Lone of Veterans
Grand Army Monument
Thomas A. Castle
John F. Reynolds
George ©. Stall
Eleventh Infantry
Lincoln
L. F. Duvall
John Fr. Reynolds
Carron Captured in Laramie for Forgery Conspiracy
Jack Carron, linked to James Weaton in a county forgery case, was seized by sheriff deputies in Laramie after lying low since Weaton’s arrest. Weaton allegedly cashed the forged checks and shared the proceeds. Carron had fled Cheyenne and hid until authorities closed in yesterday.
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Jack Carron
James Weaton
Laramie
Carron
Weaton
Frazer
Carron Wert
Cheyenne
Adneh
William Yout
Sergeant Freed Killing Private Cunningham
Wort Yellowtone May 29. A court martial in Yellowatone park found Hergt Cla r ette Brittain not guilty of murder in the March killing of Private Cunningham. Findings sent to San Francisco for confirmation. Brittain remains under partial confinement awaiting San Francisco action. Defense argued Cunningham mutinied and disobeyed orders, forcing the sergeant to act to save his life.
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Wort Yellowtone
Hergt
Clarette Brittain
Cunningham
Yellowatone Park
Nut
Marthal
San Pranelaco
Brittain Seans
San Franelaco
Waiters Strike Leaves Diners Hungry Across New York Hotels
More than 1,000 waiters walked out at four large New York hotels at 7 o clock causing thousands of diners to go hungry or find meals unsupplied. At the Waldorf Astoria 606 workers quit and about 1,600 patrons faced meals shortages.
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New York
the Waldorf
Ohio to Vote on Woman Suffrage in Ohio
Colonius Ohio May 29 The state faces a vote on whether women may vote as the Ohio constitutional convention debates placing the proposal on a separate ballot from other amendments. The measure passed the convention by a 74 to 97 vote in favor.
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Colonius
Ohio
Mouse causes stage fright at Joliet opera
A female audience member screamed when a mouse appeared on stage at the Joliet opera house today paralyzing the heroine and triggering a stampede of about five hundred women toward the doors. Mrs A Hake was injured in the confusion. The mouse escaped.
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Joliet, Tih
Clutehen
Mra
A. Hake
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