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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
1
The Third Preliminary survey for the Ellisville interurban, by Mrcd W Bell, has completed its line, with work to begin immediately. Iron and cross ties are delivered along the right of way, poles being set, and the preferred route likely the eastern line near the Wausau mill.
Delegates assigned in national convention balloting show Taft uncontested 297 and Roosevelts 444 while La Follette has 36 with 46 contested. Uninstructed and uncontested total 166, with 158 contests pending. Overall totals show 1078 delegates, 540 needed for nomination.
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The Republican National Committee seated the Taft faction after a Kentucky contest covering two delegates at large and the First, Second, and Fourth district seats. The decision followed hearings on evidence and also added twelve more delegates to the convention tally.
Amid contest rulings and unopposed delegates totaling 285 for Taft, the National Committee holds many seats to decide including 170 contested cases. Indiana at large and several district delegations are confirmed for Taft while LaFollette and Cummins gain ground. Roosevelt supporters hint at a possible bolt if Taft secures the nomination.
Associated Press reports in Chicago that Taft backers faced charges of bringing voters from West Virginia to influence Kentucky's district contest. Patt's attorneys denied the accusation amid partisan friction during Republican national committee proceedings.
H. A Wheeless a prominent lumberman with extensive timber holdings in North Louisiana shot himself at his home in Shreveport on June 14. Surviving are his widow and several children. The death is reported as a suicide amid fears of personal embarrassment.
A mass meeting in Woodville, Wilkinson County, follows a surge of cattle thefts reported over weeks. Local authorities struggle to identify the thieves as hundreds of cattle have vanished since the start of the year. stockmen vow vigilant action to curb the rising thefts.
Community notes report a small gathering at a Sunday school encampment in Laurel with Rev Gates and promoters of the event. Hattiesburg delegation expected, aiming to expand the encampment into a permanent effort drawing public interest and about half the local membership.
Representative Robert C. Wickliffe of Louisiana died in Washington after his body was found mutilated near Potomac Park. A fishing trip returnee reported the incident. his watch showed 9 23, clarifying the accident time.
Chicago awoke to the prospect of Col. Roosevelt’s arrival, with Taft headquarters active on the eve of the Republican national convention. The anticipated visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, expected to be daily at the Coliseum to watch the nomination battle unfold.
A man and his wife were arrested on a charge of unlawful retailing last night. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate an incident involving a store or venue and an arrest by local authorities.
AP report from Washington says congressman Wickliffe was run down on Southern Railway tracks. The engineer saw him too late to avoid the collision near Potomac Park despite a warning sign at railroad property. Wickliffe died instantly, with investigators noting pedestrians ignore warnings.
In New Orleans Sophie B Wright a famed benefactor died late tonight. The beloved figure who supported the poor and aviation causes throughout the South was recognized for charity work and civic duty. The city mourns a life of service and leadership.
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