Two States For Taft Endorse Taft By Republican Conventions
Secretary Taft was endorsed for the Presidency by two Republican state conventions. In Ohio delegates-at-large were instructed to vote for Taft until renominated, amid strong Roosevelt and Taft cheers. In Topeka Kansas the state convention elected four delegates-at-large and endorsed Taft. The Roosevelt administration received unanimous support.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Topeka
Kansas
Sevener
Andrew L. Harris
Eaton
Francis W. Treadway
Cleveland
Carmi Thompson
Ironton
E. M. Fullington
Marysvile
Charles C. Green
Columbus
Quorn
C. G. Dexmax
Toledo
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Kava
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Fipdiayupreme Court
Jam J. Price
Lima
BN A. Shattuck
Dayten
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Salem
Lampe
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Lancaster
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Dayton
Arthur
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Bel- Martin
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Americar
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Ana
Crane Takes Charge of Hughes Campaign in Boston
Senator W Murray Crane opened Hughes headquarters at the Hotel Touraine in Boston and announced leadership of the Hughes campaign in New England. He urged uninstructed delegates to Chicago and called state leaders to meet Friday to formalize the regional organization. The Boston Transcript notes Taft holding 14 delegates with 18 pledged or unpledged, Crane’s influence reducing Taft momentum while leaving district contests likely.
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Boston
W. Murray Crane
Touraine
Massachusetts
Chicago
Hughes
New England
Crane
Pillsbury
Boston Transcript
Taft
Bay State
Rumor of Cortelyou Resigning to Lead State GOP
Washington whisper ties George B. Cortelyou to resigning as Treasury secretary to head the Republican State Committee. Most see Timothy L. Woodruff likely re elected as state chairman. Odell aides weigh candidates with Colonel George W. Dunn and George W Aldridge discussed, but Odell resists chairmanship. Woodruff says he is not a candidate but expects re election to serve the term.
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the Treasury
Republican State Committee
Washington
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Hoffman House
Timothy L. Woodruff
Odell
George W. Dunn
Colonel Dunn
George W. Aldridge
Aldridge
Woodruff
Ohio Convention Nominates Taft Backed Ticket
The Ohio Republican State Convention named state officers delegates and electors at large and endorsed Taft for President with pledges to vote for him until nomination. Theodore Burton led the platform reading amid loud applause as contests filled most of the thirteen state ticket spots.
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Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Theodore Burton
Committee On Resolutions
Contentions at Kansas Republican State Convention
In Topeka March 4 the Republican State Convention gathers with heated debate. Delegates debate instruction to the national convention and lodging brief resolutions. Train schedule notices appear in the same issue.
No Ultimatum To China From Japan Keeps Tatsu Case Unchanged
Tokio reports from March 4 state Japan issued no ultimatum or threats to China over the Tatsu steamer seizure. The Foreign Office says it relies on Chinese goodwill to release the vessel, express regrets, and pay damages as the situation remains unchanged. The Tatsu was seized at Macao on February 7 by Chinese customs on cargo accusations aimed at Chinese revolutionists, though consigned to a Macao merchant. Earlier messages said China planned to release the ship.
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China
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Next Friends to Probe Mrs Eddy Detention and Deaths
Boston March 4 ex Senator Chandler says next friends will press inquiry into Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy detention in her new home and into the three mysterious servant deaths Byron Burt Mary E Tomilson and Abbie Leonard all suddenly and violently. They will also reopen next friends proceedings in Massachusetts.
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Mary Baker G. Eddy
W. E. Chandler
Eddy
Byron Burt
Mary E. Tomilson
Abbie Leonard
Massachusetts
Bread line started in Boston feeds eight hundred
Telegraph dispatch reports that the first bread line in Boston since 1883 panics opened by Associated Charities. The West End station fed eight hundred by evening. two more stations to open tomorrow. Other sections saw soup houses operate with regular meals and about five hundred fed.
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Tribune
Boston
Associated Charities
West End
Chester Makes Fastest Naval Vessel Record Over 1000 Tons
Portland Maine March 4 The scout cruiser Chester completed a twenty four hours endurance and coal consumption run at 22.5 knots, exceeding coal economy by 53 percent and predicting a four thousand mile radius at 23 knots without coaling. Officials cite world speed notes and potential Pacific voyage without refueling.
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Chester
Pacific Ocean
Admiral Evans
Washington
Capps
Navy
Rockland
Metcalf
Clover
Budget Passage Rows In House Amid Unclear Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a budget passage in a House with references to Tokio March Peers and Florina Cuba South. Mentions coast line, information bureau, Broadway and Bute. Readable elements point to a political budgeting event with limited clarity and numerous stray terms.
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Cuba
Feensylvenia
Atignite Coast Line
Information Bureau
Cor
Bute
Ex-Governor Black backs gambling as nature in Albany hearing
Nathan Vidaver, former deputy attorney general, was arrested at the Hotel Astor on extortion charges after accepting 500 dollars from William Montgomery. Vidaver claimed the payment was for legal work and denied wrongdoing, insisting the case aims to discredit Attorney General Jackson amid ongoing Hamilton Bank troubles.
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Miners Entombed At Hampstead Colliery
A fire at Hampstead colliery near Birmingham traps sixteen miners. Rescue teams cannot reach them and fears grow that they have perished. Local officials and hospital staff await word as conditions worsen.
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Hampstead
Here
Tyne Strike Continues Threaten Labor Troubles
London reports serious labor troubles loom in Lancashire cotton trade and on the northeast coast engineers. Notices threaten a lockout of twenty thousand cotton operatives in Colne and Nelson while engineers reject Lloyd George compromise and back ongoing effort to settle the dispute.
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Dickens porcelain collection nets high prices at Christie's
London March 4 Christie's auction of the Dickens porcelain collection drew many foreign dealers. Despite a weak market, prices held firm with 14 lots totaling $100,000. Top bids reached 16000 for a Sevres jardiniere painted by Morin and Scioux, and 16800 for a Morin Morin Sevres vase set gilded by Vincent.
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Christie's
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Scioux
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Disheartened Father Ended Life Aboard Steamship Casilda
John Gooding chief engineer of the Casilda arrived from Argentina hanged himself in his stateroom. Grieving over his eighteen year separation from his Swansea children he went to sea to end his life. The five children barely remembered him and were not affectionate. The body was buried at sea.
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Argentina
Swansea
England
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Hughes and Threatening Letters Rumor Erupts
Rumors circulated in Albany about Governor Hughes receiving threatening letters linked to his stance on race track gambling. Officials offered scant confirmation while noting the governor’s remark that it is “a poor Governor who doesn’t receive threatening letters at times.” Reports suggested two New York City priests may have written him about threats, which authorities likely forwarded to the New York City Police Commissioner.
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Hughes
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New York City
Socialists in Brooklyn Youth Clubs Spark Parental Probe
In South Brooklyn parents suspect socialist influence in grammar schools with a club of children from Public School 5% at 8th Avenue and 11th Street. Mrs. Fraser says the group is a socialistic Sunday school aged five to twelve, meeting at 413 First Street. Borough Park schools show fifty six members in three schools. Also an ad notes a three day Washington trip for $1430 via Pennsylvania Railroad Leaves March 12.
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11Th Street
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Borough Park
Tragic North Collinwood School Fire Ends 165 Young Lives
A fast moving blaze swept the North Collinwood public school in Cleveland today trapping 165 pupils, most ages six to fourteen, as doors opened inward and exits failed. Teachers acted bravely but could not halt the crush as flames and smoke killed many on the front stairway while others escaped to rear windows and a fire escape. Authorities ordered a statewide probe and the Collinwood council investigated. janitor Fritz Herter and teachers Miss Catherine Weiler and Miss Fisk died or were injured, with bodies laid out at a temporary morgue in the Lake Shore shops.
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Littlelen
Catherine Weiler
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Detroit
Toledo
Miss Fisk
Lake Shore
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