Des Moines Republicans Face Intra Party Clash At State Convention
Delegates and visitors arrive as Iowa Republicans prepare for the state convention. The fight between progressive and stand-out factions intensifies with Taft favored by leaders, while the Secretary of War contest aims to block Shaw. Alli son Cummins split looms over control of the gathering and upcoming primaries. Attorney General H. W. Byers will open proceedings at 11 tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Allison
Waterloo
Hotel Lobbits
Towa
Taft
Shaw
Taf
Chicago
Cummins
H. W. Byers
Frazer Admitted to Bail Pending Supreme Court Appeal
William K. Frazer appeared in circuit court Saturday as Judge Rice sentenced him to two years and four months. His lawyers gave notice of appeal to the Supreme Court and sought bail pending the appeal. The court denied bail until the appeal was perfected, remanding Frazer to the sheriff. Bail was posted at 2500 once the appeal was perfected.
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William K. Frazer
Circuit Court
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R. C. Mayes
Chambers Kellar
Supremes Court
Clerk of Courts
Chrouit
Right to settle bill of exceptions within law time
The court held that parties may settle the bill of exceptions within the legal period without filing for a new trial and that such a bill may be incorporated into the supreme court record.
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Supreme Court
Huge Wave On Smooth Sea Hits Allegheny Passenger
A Hamburg American Line steamer Allegheny arriving from the West Indies faced a sharp wave Tuesday morning. Passenger George Teed dodged the wave as it washed over the forward deck, tearing off ventilators and flooding parts of the ship. Second Officer Morne noted the sea swell and pondered a possible submarine upheaval as the cause.
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West Indies
New York
Solidiry
Hamburg- American Line
Morne
George Teed
Cabe In
Schmitz Discharged San Francisco Mayor Freed on Charge
San Francisco March 10. The state supreme court refused a rehearing in the Euengene E. Schmitz case, upholding the district court of appeals that voided the lower court judgment and ordered discharge for lack of a crime. Abraham Ruef, who pleaded guilty, is also affected.
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Euugene E. Schmitz
District Court of Appeals
Abraham Ruef
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Schmitz
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Ruef
Navy adds New Hampshire battleship to fleet
Washington March 14 The battleship New Hampshire was placed in commission at League Island navy yard. She will be commanded by Captain Cameron McRae Winslow a hero of the Spanish war. The ship is described as a floating fortress with unmatched speed and radius for her size.
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New Hampshire
United States Navy
Evans
Pacific Coast
League Ishind Navy Yard
Cameron McRae Winslow
Shropshire
Women Club Hosts Pirates of Penzance Event
Last evening the Women’s club hosted a reception for the male chorus and others who performed in Pirates of Penzance. Guests enjoyed progressive games at eighteen tables and a luncheon in sailor costumes amid vocal duets by Miss Currie Lang and Mrs Twitchell.
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FE. S. Hartwell
Currie Lang
Twitchell
Strike Imminent on Denver Rio Grande Railroad
Rumors report a looming strike by machinists and likely boilermakers and other unions on the Denver and Rio Grande. Carmen representatives met at the Markham hotel, awaiting word from a central committee. Local officials prepare for action while international machinists officers may arrive to negotiate.
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Denver
Denvvr
Rio Grande
M. J. McQueeney
Machinists’ Union
Sul Lake City
Central Pounts
Machinists ‘ Union
Powerful Massachusetts Leader Faces Delegation Battle
A strong Massachusetts Republican leader warns a Western Massachusetts faction may influence the party split over an un instituted delegation. The outcome could affect Maine New Hampshire and Vermont dynamics through the regional political alignment.
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Masachusetts
Question of authority over Panama canal zone powers
President Roosevelt is pressed by Rep Harrison to justify his authority to govern the Panama canal zone since the Fifty-Eighth Congress term ended. The request cites the 1904 temporary government act, which gives the president power to direct all military civil and judicial actions in the zone until Congress acts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Panama Canal Zone
House
Harrison
New York
M. Harrison
Canal Zone
Congress
Senator Kittredge Heads to Washington for War Department Duties
Senator Kittredge, who led the Taft victory in South Dakota, left for Washington for an important official duty. He plans to return soon to lead the stalwarts in the June primaries and to present his record to voters in a detailed campaign. His supporters expect a heated contest with no detail neglected in the effort.
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Washington
Sioux Falls
Kittredge
Taft
South Dakota
Tried to Break Jail at County Jail
Five prisoners at the county jail attempted an escape last Thursday. Four inmates awaiting trial for robbing the depot at Engle mont were in the corridor when Sheriff Clark, alerted by Count Treasurer Forney, stopped the plan as they nearly sawed off a window bar. A rough lead key and improvised tools were seized. one inmate claimed sole guilt while others denied involvement.
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Clark
Hot Springs
Burns Eye Threatens Dublin Heavyweight Showdown
British promoter reports Tommy Burns may miss the Dublin bout with Jim Raede due to an injured eye. Officials consider delaying but the March 17 date stands as sold out and unlikely to change unless eye condition worsens.
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London
Tommy Uierns
Jim Raede
Dublin
Burne
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Burns
Dihtia
Ursin
Hing Tive
Stade Tine
Boston Area Divided Over GOP Nomination With Taft and Hughes
Bay State politics show Massachusetts leaning toward Taft in the east and Hughes in the west as Taft and Hughes tours highlight a likely unmattered delegation. The split mirrors preferences between Secretary of War Taft and Governor Hughes, with Senator Lodge backing Taft and Crane supporting Hughes.
Forged Certificates Defense of a Wyoming Man With Educated Pen
Casper Wyoming March 16 On the ground that it is no crime to counterfeit void instruments R A Hudson of Denver who was recently convicted here as having floated bogus cashier s certificates and who was sentenced to three and one half years in the penitentiary has secured a stay of execution until the April term of court when arguments on the new contention will be heard Hudson was convicted of floating cashier s certificates which were counterfeit of those issued by the Stock men s National bank of Casper during the financial stringency in December His attorney now contends that the genuine cashier s checks issued by the bank were void because they were issued as currency when the bank had no legal right to issue currency
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Wyo
R. A. Hudson
Denver
Hudson
Stockmen's National
Rush on West Virginia Maryland to finish by April 6
Navy orders direct expedited work at Mare Island on the cruisers West Virginia and Maryland, in repair for three weeks, aiming for sailing by April 6. Wyoming conversion to oil fire continues with accelerated repairs.
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West Virginia
Mare Island
Cal
Navy Department
Wyoming
Japan election signals end of Katsura ministry
March 14 reports from Torre indicate a practical certainty of overturning the present cabinet with Marquis Katsura likely to become the next premier. Speculation centers on who will replace Foreign Minister Hayashi with Ambassador Komura favored. Voters previously blamed rising taxes used to support wartime footing and naval forces.
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Torie
Katsura
Nas
Hayashio
Komura
Court of St. James
Japan
Love and Rescue Merge in Chicago Honeymoon Story
Rev. F Lloyd Swearer and Grace Henry marry in Pittsburg after Swearer rescues her from a Chicago red light resort. The couple’s romance began in Pittsburg, with a Chicago detour ending in a church ceremony conducted by Rev C A Kelly. Detective Galvin escorted the party through the night.
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Chicago
F. Lloyd Swearer
Pittsburg
Grace Henry
Armour Avenue
C. A. Kelly
Wabash Avene Methodist Church
Mr. Kelly
Henry
Cleo
Anthony Avenue
Standard Oil Profits Soar As Dividends Hit Record
New York March 14 John D Rockefeller earns 3 750 000 from 14 750 000 total dividends paid by Standard Oil at 15 a share. Six month returns reach 6 250 000 with company paying 25 000 000 in six months. Fifteen owners hold 90 percent of stock and over ten years have received 389 000 000 in cash. Rockefeller 117 000 000. Since 1882 profits total 900 000 000 with 670 000 000 handed as dividends. Net earnings last six years exceed 455 000 000.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
John Dol. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Pratt Hanna Marriage Surprise Elmira Ceremony
Marcus A. Hanna grandson of the late senator and his bride Miss Adele Pratt of Elmira arrived in New York after a secret ceremony in Bridgeport Connecticut. They honeymoon with Wanna's mother in Elmira. The engagement of Adele Pratt to Dr Arthur Booth had been publicized earlier and caused local surprise.
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New York
Marcus A. Hanna
Senator Hanna
Adele Pratt
Elmira
Pratt-Hanna
Arthur Tooth
Det. Booth
Booth
California
Japanese cruiser fleet sails for a China coast demonstration
Hong Kong reports that the Japanese armoured cruisers Yakumo Asama Akitsu and Shima with a flotilla of smaller craft departed on an apparently non hostile mission. The Formosa source sparks excitement but officials doubt an immediate hostile action, suggesting a possible China coast show of force if demands are not met.
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Hong Kong
Formosa
China
Japan
Hart Defeats Willie in Fourth Round Clash
Marvin Hart of Louisville Wisconsin wins a fourth round decision over John Willie of Chicago after a clash when Willie connected a hard right as Hart stepped away. Hart may have suffered eye damage and needed care after the unanswered blow.
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Louisville
Wis
John Willie
Chicago
Tart
Willie
Vlart
Part
Springfield rifle to be issued to militia units
Marethi General Cravier, chief of ordinance, announces plans to issue the Springgfield rifle model tenth calibre to militia under applicable law. A letter to adjutants general explains readiness to furnish arms and how units may join and be supplied.
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