Roosevelt letter to Munsey signals careful stance on 1912 nom
Oyster Bay March 5 The Roosevelt movement gains momentum as he releases a January letter to Frank Munsey. He states he will not seek the nomination but will not block acceptance if offered. He denies intent to attend the Chicago convention or the Rochester New York state meeting.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Frank A. Munsey
Chicago
New York State
Rochester
Munsey
Col
Mr. Munsey
Ms Construction
Power Fight Reignites After Initial Push
The article notes a renewed clash over power with the first real development signaling a resumption of the dispute. Officials and local leaders weigh competing claims as negotiations resume amid public interest.
Women and Babies Held Prisoners at Station
Law rence official tells house rules committee he saw women with babies in arms at the depot struggle but says they were not jailed. Testimony details police handling of mothers during the riot as Lawrence labor strife hearings continue with Mrs Taft present.
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House Rules Committee
Representative Stanley
Lynch
Lawrence
Citizens Committee of
William H. Taft
Max Bogatin
Philadelphia
George E. Roewer
Boston
Josephine Liss
Berger
Indiana Democratic Party names 1912 convention leaders
The Indiana Democratic state central committee met and named Governor Marshall as temporary chairman and John W. Kern as permanent chairman for the state convention. Samuel Perrott is to be sergeant at arms, with district chairs appointing assistants. Ber nard Korbly to select a chief doorkeeper and head usher, final details left to Korbly and Burt New.
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Marshall
Indiana
United States
John W. Kern
Samuel Perrott
W. H. O’brien
Bernard Korbly
Korbly
Burt New
Man Held Without Explanation in Woman Arrest
Police report a man linked to the arrest of a woman cannot provide reason for the detention. Authorities reaffirm standard procedures while investigations continue.
Fire destroys Walklin residence in Panhandle and phone error
A fire at 27 States Street caused by a telephone alarm error, a Panhandle train blockade, and a frozen fire plug destroyed a double house occupied by Mrs. James Walklin and the family of John Patrick. Loss estimated at $2,500 with heavy personal property damage. The house had been well kept and former owner James Walklin had recently died.
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James Walklin
States Street
Bates Street
Mrs Maria Smith Dies At 88 In Cass County
Mrs Marie E Smith widow of Israel F Smith died at her son H D Smiths home Seventh and High streets last evening at 8 80 aged 88 She was among Cass Countys oldest settlers and the oldest in Miami township She was lifelong Methodist The son is her only surviving child No funeral arrangements yet
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Marie E. Smith
Israel F. Smith
H. D. Smith
High Streets
Cass County
Miami Township
Opposition to miners demands rejects wage rise and union aims
In New York on March 5, 47 anthracite operators rejected a counter proposition from the United Mine Workers. They adjourned sine die and named a committee to deliver a formal reply by March 13. Operators fear a general strike but prefer it to a 20 percent wage hike leading to higher coal prices.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Elds
John P. White
United Mine Workers of
Boys Die Under Train At Coal Bluff Indiana
Free man Martin aged 16 and Chester Byers 10 were killed at Coal Bluff Indiana when they jumped from one freight train into the path of an oncoming eastbound engine. Martin died instantly and Byers died a short time later as they rode the trains to steal a ride.
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Associated Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Freeman Martin
Chester Byers
Coal Bluff
Martin
Byers
Commercial Club Endorses Thieme City Government
The Commercial Club backs Thieme city government and announces support at an event led by club figures. Ture speaks at the gathering outlining policy aims and municipal priorities.
Thieme Praises Large Audience At Logansport Meeting
T F Thieme of Ft Wayne addressed a large Commercial Club gathering on city government by commission and the recall referendum features. Officers were elected by acclamation and plans to ratify the charter in Indianapolis were outlined as a campaign issue.
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T. F. Thieme
Indiana
Thieme
Commercial Club
Western Union Company
C. H. Stuart
Boyer
S. B. Boyer
Brookmeyer
C. S. Wise
Henry Kammerer
M. L. Fansler
Indianapolis
Young Teal Given Leniency in Juvenile Court
John R. Teal a fifteen year old boy was granted leniency by Judge Larry in juvenile court. Arrested on a bench warrant for multiple misdemeanors including petty thefts, he assists his paralyzed foster father Teal and ill foster mother near their west city home. The court will review his case later while he remains under supervision.
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Dunkirk
Teal
Larry
Steel Trust Responds to U S Petition in Preservation Fight
United States Steel Corporation and allies filed an answer to the government’s petition for a permanent injunction to preserve papers linked to the steel and wire industry investigation. The filing denies concealment and asserts no need for an injunction, noting Judge Lanning’s death delayed formal filing.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Amercan Steel and Wire Company
J. A. Farrell
Lanning
United States Court
New Jersey
Jacob M. Dickinson
Philadelphia
Eleven Foot Cut Through Stone At One Of Stations
Clinton township plans a $27,900 bond funded gravel road project on the Logansport and Western line near Longcliff hospital grounds. McGreevy & Sons won the bid, with steep cuts through stone raising costs. other bids ranged lower for shorter stretches. Engineer Lybrook’s figures show extensive earth and stone work with completion by December if funds secure by June.
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Logansport
Clinton Township
Willis Radabaugh
C. J. McGreevy & Sons
South Wabash River
Longcliff Hospital Grounds
Martin McHale
Harry Barnes & Son
Walter Girton
Conover
Taber
James Barnes
Walker Road
Morris Road
D. A. Hyman
Beard and Bell
Barnes & Son
Myers Road
Executed Cantonese Generals for Insubordination
Two Cantonese provincial army generals Chung Fo and Chung Yee were executed in Canton for insubordination. A late telegram to the Chinese Free Press reports the mutiny grew so strong that the war minister ordered summary justice for all disobeying orders, signaling a serious Canton situation.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Chung Fo
Chung Yee
Canton
Chinese Free Press
Whitney Defeats Hayes In City Boxing Match
Atlanta report says Frank Whitney of Chicago won a newspaper decision over Grover Hayes of Columbus after ten rounds. Hayes carried rounds six and seven, but Whitney controlled the other rounds to secure the verdict.
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Atlanta
Frank Whitney
Chicago
Grover Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
Hayes
Whitney
Hares
New River Road Improvement Costs Over Eleven Thousand Per Mile
A planned upgrade of New River Road will cost more than $11,000 per mile. The project outlines higher grades and resurfacing to improve safety and travel efficiency along the corridor.
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Frank Munsey
Uares.s
Radiator Company
William Howard Taft
Washington
C. F. Lynch
Law
Rence
Mass
Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company
James F. Dignan
George Seybold
Abner Seybold
William Graffis
Henry Murdock
Victor Seiter
Fickle
Democratic State Central Committee
Gov
Ernor Marshall
The
Indiana Democratic
Cratic
Lawrence, Mass
Maria.smith
Son
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
Thieme City
Wayne Man Heading
Busi
Ness
Legisla
Ture
the Commercial Club
Mass Meeting
T. F. Thieme of
Ft. Wayne
Mr. Thieme
Plan of Commission and Business Gov
A Com
Mittee
George Bliss
Thad Plank
H. Kammerer
H. H.thompson
John Holland
F. J. Bott
J. M. Johnston
T. J. McElheny
J. T. McNary
J. H. Barnfield
B. F. Keesling
J. Lienemann
Steel Trust
U. S
McGreevy & Sons
Walker
James J. Barnon
Radabaugh
Eel Township
Lybrook
Executive
Wayes
Radabaugh Road
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