Crawford backs state convention against Taft taint
U.S. Senator Coe I. Crawford declares strong support for South Dakota Republicans who拒 endorsement of Taft and favor Roosevelt. He notes the June primary elected a progressive ticket and ten Roosevelt delegates, and insists Republicans remain in the party despite national committee actions. The piece reflects intra party dispute over the 1912 nomination.
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Huron
United States
Coe I. Crawford
Taft
Roosevelt
Crawford
Congress
Republican Party
South Dakota
Dean Sterling
la Follette
Chicago
Thomas Thorson
Robert M. Lafollette
Theodore Roosevelt
National Committee
Barnes, Penrose and Guggenheim
Washington
California
Texas
Indiana
Penrose
Barnes and
Guggenheim
Progressive vote in Vermont election shows 10,000 tallies
The report notes a Democratic gain with progressives polling about 27 percent and Republicans losing 43 percent of the 1908 total in Vermont.
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Vermont
Busy Presidential Candidates Tour Across States
Taft returned to Washington to address the International Association of Applied Chemistry. Wilson traveled from Sea Girl to New York for a workingman's dollar dinner. Roosevelt toured Iowa from St. Louis toward Des Moines and would be in Minnesota tomorrow.
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Taft
Washington
International Association of Applied Chemistry
Wilson
Sea Girl
New York
Roosevelt
Iowa
St. Louis
Des Moines
Minnesota
Vermont Governor Race Sees No Majority Prompting Legislature Vote
Vermont totals show Allen Fletcher 20200, Harland Howe 20100, Frances Metzger 15700 with no majority. Legislature to choose governor, Republicans likely to prevail. progressive rise and Democratic gains reshape 1910 results and national outlook amid Wilson momentum.
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Stirlington
Vermont
Allen Fletcher
Harland P. Howe
Frances Metzger
House of Representatives
Prouty
New York Progressives Endorse Woman Suffrage
Syracuse reports the New York Progressive movement plans to endorse woman suffrage as the central political issue. The story notes Vermont influenced the broader national discussion and signals a shift in reform alliances.
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New York
Syracuse
N. Y
Vermont
Progressive party to hold first state convention
Delegates and alternates totaling about 3600 travel to the first state convention. Leaders say Vermont results will be surpassed here in November. The gathering grants one third of delegates to women though they lack voting rights in this state. The platform will demand equal suffrage.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Allen MM. Sletcher
Cavendish
Fletcher
Howe
Metzger
Mead
Watson
House of Representatives
Frank L. Greene
St. Albans
Frank Plumley
Northfield
New York City
Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Union
Ollie James
Kentucky
Progressive Party
Roosevelt Leads In Massachusetts Says Blackwood
W A Blackwood of Boston, in Washington, reports that most Massachusetts voters view Roosevelt as their salvation and would back the progressive leader if an election were held today. He notes uncertainty over party speakers but asserts Roosevelt would likely carry the state.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
W. A. Blackwood
Boston
Washington
Mr. Blackwood
Roosevelt Men for Electors Sweep California Primary
Virtually complete returns show the progressives winning a majority of California legislative districts and gaining control of the Republican party organization. Taft faction splits may occur in congressional races, but Roosevelt electors are certain to appear on the presidential ticket.
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San Francisco
Calif
Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio progressive convention opens amid platform focus
Delegates convene in Columbus at 4 pm with no wire pulling evident. They celebrate yesterday's Ohio vote where all constitutional amendments passed except woman suffrage. James R. Garfield, Walter Brown, and Roosevelt campaign leaders predict a large November Roosevelt vote based on the returns.
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Ohio
Columbus
Progressive Party
James R. Garfield
Walter Brown
Roosevelt
Journe to Back Roosevelt, Progressive Senator Says
Washington D C Jonathan Journe Jr progressive Republican senator from Oregon faces suit over a statement declaring his support for Roosevelt. The action centers on his political stance as Roosevelt gains momentum in national politics.
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Washington
D. C
Jonathan Journe, Jr
Oregon
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Makes Iowa Tour With Bull Moose Platform
Roosevelt campaigned across Iowa with six speeches targeting farmers. He noted changes in attire from overcoat in Connecticut to melting collars, and a spectator joked on his homely look. He criticized Cummins for backing him while denying a personal aim and attacked party bosses Penrose Guggenheim for stealing the Republican nomination.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Roosevelt
Connecticut
Cummin
Progressive Party
Penrose
James
Guggenheim
Fire Claims Six Lives In Kingsland Home Inferno
A mother Mrs. Rosie Barbaro aged 35 and five children aged 5 months to 12 years were killed in a fire that destroyed their home in Kingsland New Jersey. Emilio Barbaro the father and a 14 year old son Joseph escaped after the father hurled the boy to neighbors from a second story window and then jumped to safety himself.
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Kingsland
N. J
Rosie Barbaro
Emilio. Barbaro
Joseph
Anthrax Found in Black Hills Cattle Near Piedmont
Twelve cattle near Piedmont are suspected of having anthrax. State Veterinarian Dr. S C Cosford of Rapid City and forest service personnel inspect animals. Several infected cattle died and carcasses were buried promptly to halt spread.
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Sturgis
S. D
Piedmont
S. C. Cosford
Rapid City
Forest Service
Democrats Poll Enormous Vote in Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee from noon reports shows Judge John C. Karel leading the Democratic governor nomination with an estimated 60,000 votes in Milwaukee County. Gov Frank B. McGovern, the Republican nominee, faced no opposition with Thompson and Hill nominated without opposition.
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Milwaukee
Wis
John C. Karel
T. J. Schmitz
Milwaukee County
Frank B. McGovern
Carl D.thompson
Charles l. Hill
Carey
Stafford
Senate panel to summon Roosevelt as witness in oil fund probe
Senator Clapp's committee said Roosevelt will testify about the alleged 125000 contribution from Standard Oil to the Republican National Committee in 1904. The probe focuses on campaign finance and potential links between the oil monopoly and the party.
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Washington
D. C
Clapp
Senate Campaign Fund
Eaday
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Tea salesman’s laugh leads to jaw dislocation
In Washington D.C. Fred L. Murphy, a tea salesman, laughed for forty minutes after hearing a funny story. He could not stop laughing until a surgeon reduced his dislocated jaw.
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Washington, D. C
Fred L. Murphy
Speed King in Divorce Suit
Flint Michigan racer Bob Burman known as the speed king testifies in divorce proceedings against his wife Louise Burman. He seeks a divorce on grounds of cruelty alleging she refused meals and he found liquor at home on multiple occasions.
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Flint, Mich
Bob Burman
Louise Burman
Seidel Accepts Socialist VP Nomination in Quiet Tour
Emil Seidel former Milwaukee mayor and Socialist vice presidential nominee released his acceptance speech to newspapers while Eugene V Debs did likewise for president. No public ceremonies occurred as Seidel continued a speaking tour in Maine with Socialist leaders issuing the speech on the word from the candidate.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Emil Seidel
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Seidel
Maine
City approves next year's budget with $79 412.50 appropriations
The Mitchell city council approved the 1913 budget totaling 79 412.50 with a tax levy of 21.3 mills unchanged from this year. Major items include market place purchase and street lighting costs offset by higher property valuations. Additional ordinances address sidewalks widening and fire company staffing.
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Wisconsin Street
Fifth Avenue
C., St
W. T. Pratt
H. H E. Snow
Art Wright
Second Avenue
Sherwood Answers Ultimatum Of The Committee Of Ten
Carl G. Sherwood replies to a Taft committee letter demanding removal of Republican electors on the South Dakota ticket. He questions the authors’ loyalties, notes past political affiliations, and defends the state central committee’s position while urging clarity on their charges and actions. The exchange references Huron, Watertown, and several named towns and figures.
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Watertown
S. D
South Dakota
Taft
Taft Committee
Huron
Carl G. Sherwood
State Committee
Mr. Sherwood
F. D. Wicks
Scotland
G. M. Day
Sioux Falls
J. F. Halladay
Iroquois
T. B. Roberts
Pierre
J. B. Townsley
Gettysberg
FE. L. Mease
Madison
H. L. Loucks
W. S. Bowen
J. W. Peckham
Parkston
Ny DanteSivs
Republican State Central Committee
Pelf
Mr. Taft
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