STANDS PAT ON SEATS FOR COLONEL AT convention
Colonel New, chair of the Republican convention arrangements, declared the committee will follow the old system of seat distribution and deny any snub to Roosevelt. He refused to discuss individual allotments, promised an equitable share for each national committeeman, and said no one can get all the seats they want. Contests rose as delegates filed bids, with 206 seats contested, and preparations for an emergency hospital for the convention completed in Chicago.
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Roosevelt and Taft fight over Ohio and convention control
Washington dispatch notes Taft loyalists winning influence in Ohio with 75 delegates, six at large to be instructed for Taft, while Roosevelt plans to challenge via a contested national committee move. Predictions target Chicago convention control and a possible rump convention if contests are seated.
Woodruff rules out special meeting on Devoy resignation
Timothy L. Woodruff Republican leader of Brooklyn says no executive committee meeting will be called to address County Clerk Charles Devoy’s resignation. He aims to delay action until after the national convention to avoid strife, noting Kings County acts on its own initiative and Taft support remains unaltered.
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Watertown May on Delayed and Heated Speech
A delayed arrival from Henry sparked a tense scene as La Vollette faced a waiting audience. His manager Waller Ie Houser spoke as La Vollette arrived, denying that a vote for La Vollette equaled a vote for Taft. La Vollette delivered a long speech attacking Taft and Roosevelt, with emphasis on Roosevelt. He denied exiting the race and claimed neither Taft nor Roosevelt could win, while asserting the best chance remains among the candidates.
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Senate OKs eight hour day for government work
Senate passed the eight hour day measure for government contracted work by a 45 to 1 vote. Provisions apply to non emergency contract labor with a $5 penalty for violations. Debate touched on shipbuilding and limited relief to workers versus farmers.
President Taft weighs intervention options in Cuba
Washington May 31 The President and Cabinet discussed Cuban Mexican and political sit uations for three hours He signaled possible intervention authority without new legislation Senator Page was asked to confer with Taft next Wednesday The President also considered a resolution by Senator Bacon to grant explicit power for intervention during Congress sessions with consent during recess Harding and other officials visited Taft and Daughters of I812 memorialized Major James Faulkner at Craney Island Norfolk Harbor
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Meyer Gives Navy Figures on Steel Purchases
Secretary Meyer presented to the Senate a complete statement of current year steel plate purchases for Navy vessels. The disclosure responds to Representative Stanley’s inquiry about contracts with steel trusts and lists major orders from Midvale, Bethlehem, Carnegie, and Du Pont among others. The House awaits Stanley’s return before action, while Stimulusgate inquiry remains unfunded.
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State Political Calendar Sets Nominations for Primaries and General
Secretary of State Lazansky releases the annual goid loa calendar outlining dates for September primaries and November general election. Notable items include deadlines for party certificates of designation and independent nominations, with registration hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Coal Miners Sign Two Year Contract and Return to Work
Terre Haute Indiana May 21 Indiana coal miners and operators signed a new two year wage contract ending a nine week strike that affected 14000 workers. Some mines resumed operations tonight with others to reopen tomorrow. Labor leaders claim victory seeking better working conditions while operators won their fight for weekly pay.
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Hanly calls Roosevelt bungler over Mexico war plan
Ex Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana labeled Roosevelt a bungler in Atlanta on May 2. He argued that if Roosevelt had been president during the crisis and faced warlike powers, he would have avoided war through restraint and consultation with allies. The debate touched on wartime strategy and imperial decisions.
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House measure would place coffee trust under interstate laws
Washington May 1 Rep Nor 4 Nebraska introduced a bill to amend antitrust law to declare combinations of two or more buyers or sellers in coffee piracy as illegal. It would criminalize such combinations with penalties up to 4500 dollars and imprisonment, aiming to curb restraint of trade and elevated prices.
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President Taft urges action against opium problem
President Taft seeks urgent congressional measures to curb opium use and allied evils. A Knox report warns the United States risks criticism for inaction. The administration waits for Netherland signatures to broaden a global convention.
Immigrant Boat Struggles with Rudder Chain Near Battery
The Ellis Island ferry with about 800 immigrants aboard broke a rudder chain and drifted toward Governors Island after turning sharply to avoid a collision with a barge off the Battery. It was freed by cutters and towed to Issue Island, then to the Battery where passengers were discharged and repairs made. No panic reported.
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Beer price rise hits wholesale level in Chicago
Chicago on May 2 reports a 50 cent per barrel wholesale beer price increase set to take effect tomorrow. The metal organ of the local brewery association cites higher barley and malt costs, marking the third rise in eight months. Retailers warn that consumers will bear the burden as brewers, saloonkeepers, and patrons adjust to thinner glasses or different serving practices.
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Senate Opposes Farm Bill Amid Forest Reserve Row
Washington May 1 The Senate rejected the conference report on the agricultural appropriation bill by a 28 to 27 vote over the elimination of the Nelson forest reserves amendment. Western senators pressed to reopen talks to restore the forest reserve provision while House concessions on most amendments were cited. Senator Hoke Smith criticized the loss of the markets bureau provision as part of the disputed measure.
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Roosevelt Delegates, Chicago Tilt, and Ohio Trust in 1904
Roosevelt aides discuss Roosevelt’s Chicago convention plans as Dewey and Dewey allies maneuver over Timis and Mindls delegates while Taft forces push for Ohio alignment. Roosevelt denies accepting a convention invitation and insists delegates must reflect the people’s will. Controversy surrounds Archbald era inquiries and Lackawanna coal deals. Medill McCormick joins the Roosevelts in New York amid factional tensions.
Dead Child Was His Own Carpenter Faints on Seeing Body
Andrew Canevari, a carpenter, learned his ten year old daughter Lizzie lay dead after an auto struck her on Hud son street. Witnesses say the driver Walter Eisenbaum acted promptly but the child died at St. Vincent's Hospital. The mother was not informed of the tragedy.
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US Attorney Whitney to Sail for Europe for Evidence
Assistant United States Attorney Carl E Whitney will sail this morning on the steamship Caronta to collect evidence in Paris Brussels Berlin and Vienna for the United States against Naday and Fleischer importers of races and womens apparel. The hearing will last several days in each city and Whitney will remain in Europe until mid July.
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Navy Will Study Icebergs To Prevent Repeats Of Disaster
The Navy Department plans preventive measures after the Titanic tragedy. The Chester will relieve the Birmingham on patrol lanes in the North Atlantic and carry three Bureau of Standards officers to test iceberg proximity detection methods. Warnings will be wirelessed daily to the Navy Department and Hydrographic Office for dissemination.
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Postmaster Favors Removal But Advises New Site
Postmaster Morgan voiced support as a citizen for selecting a new site, while as an official he opposed demolishing the Postores Building for City Hall Park. He said the current post office is the best downtown location and emphasized the need for a sorting station to handle evening mail, with over 9,000 letters collected after 1 p.m. in the downtown district. Also noted, the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America elected Rev. Frederick Lynch as executive secretary, following a $5,000 gift from Mrs. Elmer Black.
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