National Officers and Convention Plans Highlight 1908 GOP Fight
Reports from St Paul and Chicago detail Roosevelt support among Ramsey county delegates and a Taft shift in contest strategy. Secretary Hayward takes charge of preliminary national committee work as preparations for the Chicago Coliseum convention move forward. World-wary barbs fly between Taft and Roosevelt as Dob and Dexter City visits color the campaign trail.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Mion
Ramsey County
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
Brown
Blue Earth
Stearns
Murray
Nicollet
Winona County
Chicago
William Hayward
New Dink
Republican National Committee
Caliseum
Wayward
Fred W. Upham
Harry S$. New
Victor Rosewater
William S. Stone
Hayward
Taft Campaign Tour Headlines in Caldwell and Ohio
In Caldwell and across Ohio on May 13 President Taft drew applause at stations and praised his administration while critiquing Theodore Roosevelt. He defended deficit reduction and warned against Roosevelt’s constitutional approach. Taft's Ohio tour spans Marietta Caldwell Cambridge Newcomerstown Dennison Bridgeport and Steubenville as voters prepare for May 21 primaries.
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Cambridge
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Ike
Marietta
Watt
Caldwell
Newcomerstown
Dennison
Hridheville
St. Clairsville
Belaire
Bridgeport
Steubenville
Tennessee
Naelville
Tentt
State Republican Committee
Renfro
Rebel Armys New Field At Bellano In Mexican War
Rebel forces move to Bellano as Orozco's lines shift northward and federals retreat from Conejos. Reports claim Orozco ordered the retreat for a strategic reason while heavy artillery and thousands guard Bellano. Separately, Gonzalo Enrile, Orozco ally, is stabbed in Chihuahua and may survive. General Orozco and Salazar direct maneuvers near Jiminez as federal pressure continues along the Mexican Central railway.
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Jiminez
Mexico
Bellano
Orozco
Conejos
Liberala
Escalon
Chihuahua
Gonzalo C. Enrile
General Orozco
Désaewing
Enrile
Enrice
Timinez
Pasajuan Orozco
Jimines
Huerta
Salazar
Federala
Mapimi
Torreon
Orosco
Oranco
Peronal
Podersi
Old Litigation Crux of Archbald Inquiry Emerges
Washington May 13 report details a purported Boland plan to entrap Judge Archbald of the commerce court. W P Boland Scranton coal dealer sought to involve Archbald in a Katydid culm bank option deal with Erie railway after a demurrer was decided against Boland. Williams identified papers and admitted signatures, while Cockrell testified on the memorandum outlining Boland's motive and actions in pursuing the scheme.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
WP Boland
Scranton, Pa
Robert W. Atchbald
House Judiciary Committee
Allan Cockrell
Interstate Commerce Commission
W . Boland
Archbald
I Boland
Interstate Commerce
Meyer
Boland
ET. Williams
Erie Railway
Williams
Cockrell
Cockrele
G F. Brownell
Ene Railway
Cockell
W. P. Boland
Marion Coal Company
Scranton
Marion Cost Company
Boland Brothers
Feel
E. A. Wiliams
Fudge Arcibald
Archball
Euim
Edward W. Weilliams
Mhis
Commerce Court
Delaware and Lackawanna Cashway
Inter - Commerce Commission
Worthington
W. Pp. Boland
Trexer
Cockret
J. T. Rittenhouse
Katy
Erle
Williame
Rontenta
Ritten-houwce
Wiliams
Socialists Seek Funds For Defense And Union Rights
Industrial Worker of the World and Socialists of San Diego California telegraphed to the national Socialist convention asking for an appropriation to hire counsel to defend 159 detained workers and to oppose a city ordinance deporting trade unionists who rallied for free speech. The matter was sent to the executive committee. Balloting delays slowed convention business as W. D. Hayward urged backing the industrial form of labor organization.
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Associated Rrens
Indianapolis
Ind
Industrial Worker of the World
Socialists of
San Diego
Calladay
National Socialist Convention
Asanion
Contad
W. D. Hayward
Resolution committee selection sparks convention division
The convention faces a sharp split as conservatives clash with socialist factions over the industrial program. Haines of Philadelphia was elected chairman amid the contested resolutions committee selection.
Wall paper trust defendants go on trial in Cleveland
Four wallpaper manufacturers and four wallpaper jobbers face conspiracy charges in a Sherman act restraint case in U S district court Cleveland. Prosecutor A G Denman outlines that the defendants formed a joint agreement not to sell to five and ten cent stores, naming defendants Haypock Pearce Alter Sewcomb Hobbs McCoy and Tate as parties. Government witness Frank Hall, once a Hoboken retailer, alleges boycotted and suffered store failures due to refusals to sell wallpaper.
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Associated Pres
Cleveland
May
Weaper
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Haypock
Hudson Falls
New York
Pearce Cleveland
Alter
Columbus
Martin Sewcomb
Loui Charles
Manwell
Chicago
J. Hobbs
Hoboken
John McCoy
York
George Tate
Glens Falls
Frank Hall
City Council Hears Wisconsin Electric Concession Plan
A conference at city hall advances a proposed franchise with Wisconsin Electric Railway. Mayor and property owners push for 15 minute service in the southeast sector, while the company favors a balanced schedule and improvements as needed. Proceedings aim to formalize an agreement and discontinue a state railway commission hearing.
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Dots Street
Ery
Qty Sound
Dolor
Pulliam
Wisconsin, Electre Railway
Lespudnae Pronerts
Dota Street
John C. Zentner
Congtsative Lehmgk
Bert Allender
Tallint
Servichments
Mamely
Fiom Gio Sa
M. Amt
Iran
To & P.m
Algoma
Trving
Wouli
Tie
Mulva Cleslly
Pallam
Wisconsin Electric Railway Company
Doty Street
State Railway Commission
Milwaukee
Miver
Sone
The Chinese Republic accorded an ovation at conference
The Chinese Republic received a long ovation during the Methodist conference in Minneapolis as delegates urged actions supporting China and urged stronger U S efforts against communism. Attendees applauded a proposed separation of church and state matters, while several resolutions on conduct, legislation, and publishing faced debate.
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Associated Jrese
Minneapolis
Mani
Alay
Paday
United States
Tlespeutket
de Ey
Cha
Chun
Interha
Vaites
America
Claviuse Republic
Wola
Fargo
Lenroot May Be Speaker of the House
Washington May 12 Representative Morse is quoted supporting Lenroot as speaker of the house of representatives in November. The piece notes Colonel Roosevelt or Senator La Follette may be nominated by the convention and elected president, predicting a Republican house and senate.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Senatorobert M. la Follette
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
la Pollette
Roosevelt
Washington
AL Morse
Lane Root
House of Representatives
Mr. Morse
Ronarvelt
la Follette
United Staten
Republian
Senate
Lenroot
F. W. GC
Oshkosh Soldier in Line Hopes for Regimental Moves
Marinette Wis May 13 Dicat tol Wallace P Greene resigning from the Second regiment due to private matters. The resignation prompts promotions in the line officers with Capt Walter A Marden of Oshkosh to advance to major and Captain Marden described as popular and efficient.
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Marinette
Wis
Wallace P. Greene
Wisconsin National Guard
Aiters
Walter A. Marden
Oshkosh
Cytain Marden
Navigation On Fox Closed Near Kimberly For Repairs
Special to The Northwestern Kaukauna Wisconsin May navigation on the Fox river is halted for several days due to a broken floor at the Cedar dock in Kimberly. Engineer Drugh and a crew of nine are performing repairs. A cofferdam is built at the upper gate of the lock as Moor timbers rotted away, trapping the Nellie T loaded with coal and other boats until work ends.
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Kaukauna
Wit
Fox River
Kimberly
Anslatant
Drugh
Timmera
Elgin Butter Market Report May 12
Elgin butter prices were firm at thirty cents per pound in today's market notes. Trade activity was steady with buyers active and sellers holding firm on quotes.
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Associated Prear
Elgin
Strike at Galesburg Illinois disrupts freight depots
A May 1 Associated Press report from Galesburg Illinois notes a large strike among Kerilagion freight handlers at major depots. The walkout halts several rail freight movements and draws attention from local officials seeking emergency mediation. Public transport and shipping schedules experience noticeable delays.
Students report on coach in Wisconsin resignation case
A Daily special from Madison says the committee of twenty five Northwestern students recommended Richards withdraw his resignation and appear before the president. If not, the president should urge the regents to accept the resignation.
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Northwestern
Waukee
Wis
Madison
Cone Joh R. Richards
Richards
Pastor Edward Smith Resigns From First Congregational Church
Resignation of Rev Edward Smith from the First Congregational Church in Oshkosh is pending board action. The pastor served 26 years and cited personal reasons. Trustees and board members reluctant to discuss until formal notice is given. Smith emphasized voluntary resignation and will address the congregation first.
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Trev
Edward HH. Smitt
First Congregational Church
Rog. Brown
Chiurmen
J. Earl Morsith
Luther Davies
UL M. Clark
Janes LD Gon
Jedywerd
UL Smith
Congregational Church
Bite
Oshkosh
Smith Waihu
Claire Int Co
Dowd
Wiu
Bawlite
Roar
Tau
Umvtinat Brown
Te Hoard
Wisiers
Milwaukee
Chey
Mr. Smith
Mrr
Spatti
Smith
Mather
Linslees
Board of
Hle
Ife
Board of Trustees
Brown
Sith
David
First Defendant in Steel Case Testimony Highlights Tin Plate Ties
Daniel Reid, director and stockholder in United States Steel, testified at the government suit to dissolve the company. He described formation of the American Tin Plate and related firms, noted stock water and payments, and recalled price tables for tin plate. Other witnesses discussed competitive conditions and possible pooling among steel related concerns.
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Reid
United States Steel
Heals
Uis
Associated Press
New York
Daniel
Hed
Guunder
United States Steel Corporation
Brown
National Steel
American ‘Tin Plate
American Steel Hoop
American Wheat Steel Companies
Keld
Dickinson
Milars
Heid
Tudge Moore
Form & Company
UN Plate Company
American Tin Plate Company
Industrial Commission
Steid
Elwood Tin Plate Company
American In Plate Company
Synujesto
Ling
Jude Dickinson
T. W. Graham
Rela
Bell
Tne American Tin Plas
Sharon Tin Plate
Judie Dickinson
Witzen
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Coliseum
Upham
National Committee
Louisiane
Charles Dick
Ormsby McHarg
Dexter City
Taf
Ridkcnic
Oncerele
Oroveo
Hin
Bellang
Ware
Suarez
Ron
Intrastate Commerce Commission
WMO
Marlen Cunt Company
Reploye
Archa
Hese
Aled
ANP AD
Indeast
Wall Paper Trust
Boty Street
William
Wisconsin Electric
Chinese Republic
Oriest
Arhlorntlom
Congress
District of Columbia
C. L. Stafford
Churel
Joig
Congressum Morse Subiciiing
Ema
Hinjilan
Second Regiment
Wisconsin
Natlok Gormal
FOX
Galesburg, Ill
Associated Presa
Dears
Bere Ledazy
Howard HH
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Vasioe
Pweatyanke
Moacd
Daniel G. Hed
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