Democratic State Convention Turmoil Over Delegates
A New York Democratic state convention descended into clashes and protests as delegates argued over Brooklyn and McCarren positions. The platform urged unity to restore governance, while fights over seating and rules led to adjournment at 12:20 AM.
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William J. Bryan
Kings Equity
Patrick H. McCarren
Jr Woats
Obowmait
Denver
Bryan
Brooklyn
McCarren
Muccemer
Moindaite
Miow
Cheer McCarren
Nator McCarren
Beator Tn Cor
Tammany
New York
State Committee
Heemen
Utic
Ovedin
Vention
Deloto
Hedeet
B. Parker
FP. Murphy
Charles
Diloquioy
Commotten
Kester Kettenbach Land Patent Suspension Lifted
Lewiston Idaho April 6 Register T H Bartlett reports an order from Weed Dennett to resume 10 patents on timber land tied to W H Kester and G H Kettenbach who were once convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government. The suspension ends as the government challenges attempted cancellations amid fraud grounds. Entrymen, mainly Lewiston residents, may receive patents totaling about $230,000 value, with many to serve as new witnesses.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Register
T. H. Bartlett
Weed Dennett
United States Land Office
W. ¥. Kerwnbach
George H. Kuntar
Dixon
Statew
Norman Rulckhaw
Sults
Kester
Kettenbach
Orde
Dengett
Rute
Hie Sulta
Taft Leads Nomination Fight in Republican Conventions
April 16 report from Washington notes Taft likely to widen his lead for the presidential nomination as Minnesota assigns its four delegates at large to the War Secretary. Massachusetts Sixth district and New York Thirty Fourth district conventions promise delegate shifts, with Cannon and Hughes each poised to gain two delegates. The contest remains bitter with possible Chicago partitioning and acrimonious scenes at several conventions.
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Gates
Washington
Taft
Faporte
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Massachusetta
Seston
Balom
Tal
Chicago
Seaslon
Hughes
Thirty-Fourth
New York
Batavia
Cannon
Hesman vs Hobson Parker suit over Spokane lots contract
Answer filed by Hesman and Sanders & Wignn denies the contract validity claiming misrepresentation and intoxication. Plaintiffs seek damages about 12,000 for alleged breach of a Spokane addition conveyance agreement and related cash and trust provisions.
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Hesman
Sanders & Wignn
District Court
I. I. Hobson
Jay J. Parker
Hobson & Parker Va
Edward ‘Welch
Jutla Welch
Red & Roughton
Spokane
Ota
Welch
Hobson
Webb
Invitation to Beg at Hongkong Declined by U S Navy
Washington April 18 due to time constraints the government declined Great Britain's invitation for the Atlantic battleship feet to stop at Hongkong on its voyage around the world. It may stop at Mediterranean ports to be reassembled near Gibraltar for onward travel, allowing longer shore leave at multiple ports.
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Hongkong
Washington
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Tone
Som Central Place
Gibraltar
Rumor Links White Star Purchase to Inland Spokane Lines
A circulating rumor claims Lower d'Alene Spokane Railroad and Great Northern control the White Star Navigation, with ties to Northern Pacific and Coeur d'Alene Spokane interests. The alleged deal aims to consolidate lake traffic under Red Collar line control, potentially eliminating competition and pushing through-ticket sales via Northern Pacific routes. A representative of the inland group reportedly offered stockholders, prompting speculation about true ownership and strategic motives.
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Hhe
White Star Navigation Company
Lower d'Alene & Spokane Railroad Company
Great Northern
Island Empire
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Coeur d'Alene & Spokane
Coeur d'Alene Spokane Railway
White Star Nevation Company
Whs
Red Collar
White Star Y00- PLC
Eld
Georgie Ouker
Northern Pecific Railway Company
Lake Trafic
Od Wae
Elim
Fed Collar
Coeur
White Mar Navigation Company
Heavvy
Weil
Med Collar
Comur d'Alene
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Alew
Miller Case Dismissed After Prosecution Motion
The state drops charges against Alfred Miller for arson in the Nelson Brva store fire case after Prosecuting Attorney C H Potia moves to dismiss. Nelson Nelma later says Miller was not guilty and asks withdrawal. judge declines. POMEROY Wash April 1 shows Snake River orchard ports report fruit crop uninjured. margins and weather conditions noted.
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Duke Ox
Alfred Miller
Sim
C.H. Potia
Bilder
Oscar Nelews
Sirs
Netewn Eres
Miller
Nelson Brva
Exme
Ehest
Sflerward
Benson & Miller
Aftersom
C.H. Petia
Snake River
Bern
Congress Votes Two Battleships Against President Plan
Washington April 18 Congress rejected the president's program for two battleships. The Naval Affairs Committee proposal for two ships passed by a decisive vote, despite opposition from Tawney Poss Williston and others, while Hobson of Alabama led support for the increase. An amendment to reduce to one ship failed, and a provision for two colliers and transports was adopted amid heated debate on naval expansion and national defense.
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Wasuington
House of Mpcepentatives
Tawney
Poss
Thes
Williaton
Hobson
Alabama
Parton
Longworth
Congress
Mr. Tewney
Mr Hobson
Maey
Navy Yard
Mame Vhrey
Hares
California
Suim
Apearing
Parifie Cosat
Seule
Orient
America
Parker
New Jersey
Alaska
Biull
Willett
New York
Ehlem
Hebe
Justine
Gemrman
Knuw
Mathey
Tilimaiy
Cochran
Ralaay
Wiliams
Minslesippi
Hobeen
Hobsen
Thapen
Ambiguous 19th Century Act Regulates Land Purchases
Fragmentary report notes a 34 hour window after a spring meeting in Bennlogs banning betting in a district. It mentions land purchases between Kennaytvania and Montane, creation of a government building range, and nearby homesteads amid a swamp reclamation project. The text is garbled with many unclear terms.
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Renate
Washington
Bennlogs
Pameet
Kennaytvania
Leeds
Railway finance scheme heads London firm’s appointment
In April an application by Reever Fras for Lane fon cum of fpercy & Co of New York sees Bir Gworge Gibls rmeatvar named manager of the company. No opposition to the plan, which aims to adjust the company’s revenue structure amid competition from municipal tramways and private lines. Existing lines tied to the late Charkes T Yerkes scheme, electrified for transit, have yet to meet expected dividends. the Underground company reported 1,400,000 pounds profit sharing in 1902 and 240,008 pounds paid in trust deed distributions thereafter.
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London
Reever Fras
Fpercy & Co
New York
Bir Gworge Gibls Rmeatvar
Aastern
Wederground
Metat Oraties
Wtretric Cartwaye
District Railway
Charkes
T. Yerkes
Ladowers & Helier
Tarkee
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Slepo
Republican Party
Intry
Pend
Kester-Kettenbach
Landa
Homkors Ee
Minnesots
Bole
Deal
Jeri Watlaway
Walla
Coke
Mamietpat
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