Presidential race shadows in Ohio and beyond
Madison Wisconsin May 20 1912 The editorial notes a mixed outlook as La Follette speeds into Wisconsin with local support while Taft and Roosevelt campaigns clash in tone and attacks The piece weighs possible dark horse options including Hughes Sherman and Theodore. It highlights the looming convention deadlock and the challenge of picking a nominee with delegates split across factions.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wia
Wales L. Houser
Senator la Follette
Sweet
Huron
Wisconsin
la Follette
Taft
Roosevelt
Roosevelt and La Follette vie for Progressive nomination
Loyal La Follette backers in the convention scene claim his genuine progressivism and strong organization in each state. Taft and Roosevelt supporters concede Roosevelt faces tough odds as returns come in, with Wisconsin’s record cited to justify confidence. The fight for delegates continues to shape the race.
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Tal
Henator la Follett
Chicago
Messrs. Tart
Roosevelt - Becausae
Budger
Wisconsin
Senate
la Folleche
Taft
Mr. la Follette
Jtoonevelt
Ohio
Detroit Ends Strike Without Ty Cobb For Washington Game
Philadelphia May 20 The Detroit baseball strike ends at 435 pm as President Frank Navin announces the team will play tomorrow in Washington without Ty Cobb who remains suspended. Navin pledged to pursue Cobb’s reinstatement and cover fines, while players accept the punishment and intend to continue the fight over the strike principle with the American League. Cobb’s return is expected by midweek pending further talks.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Detroit
Pres
Frank Navin
Ty" Cobb
Meh
New York
Navin
Johnson
Vin
Cobh
Cobb
Abuse of Duff Gordon at Titanic inquiry tests motives
London May 2 Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon faced hostile cross examination over his conduct during the Titanic sinking. The attorney general pressed him on whether he promised crew members money before or after the lifeboat returned. Duff Gordon denied knowing the boat went back and was asked if he saved himself, leaving others to drown. The judge deemed the line of questioning harsh, and women in the gallery applauded as testimony and contradictions with the White Star official J Erie Ta may arose about dinner with Captain Smith.
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Associated Press
London
Cosmo Duff- Gordon
Jutus Tsaacs
Pasengers
Gordon
White Star Line
Smay
Captain Smith
Much Rain At Appleton Wisconsin May 20
Special to The Northwestern Morning reports 1.71 inches of rain causing water to fail to soak into ground, leaving the countryside soggy and poor for travel. Interurban cars suffered a broken track omen, delaying service during the storm and disappointing baseball fans.
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Pleton
Wis
Bac
Duripa
Kankaons
Wheat in Sharp Decline Reported by Crop Experts
A fragmentary report notes a sharp drop in wheat prices amid crop concerns. No full details on location or responsible authorities are available in the readable text.
Roosevelt Campaign Dominates Ohio and Cleveland
Cleveland May 20 One of the largest armories in the city was set for Senator La Follette to address voters. Taft and Roosevelt had spoken in the days prior. Roosevelt warned there would be no compromise at the Republican national convention, while Taft hammered away at Roosevelt’s commissions and delegate selection amid a crowded campaign trail across Ohio.
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National Capital
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
McKinley
Taft Bureau
Dixon
Washington
Hughes
United States Supreme Court
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Cleveland
Lai Follette
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Medina
Plainesville
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States
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Republican Party
Roosevelt Ahead in Ohio Primaries as Taft Vote Looms
Chicago report notes Col. Harry Woodin’s temporary chair debate and Root as a proposed choice. Ohio primaries near, with Roosevelt staking a Denison stop before awaiting results that could decide the Republican national convention nomination between Roosevelt and Taft.
Lorimer Seat Void Ten Corrupt Votes
Washington May 20 The case of Senator Lorimer of Illinois was placed before the Senate for action. The majority upheld Lorimer’s election as valid, while the minority charged at least ten votes were corrupt and that his election was invalid. The minority cited testimonies and alleged schemes of bribery and named several senators as connected to corrupt votes.
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Washington, D. C
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Ilinois
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Oriole
Feven
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W. M. Burgess
Edward Hines
O'Brien
Cook
Grand Jury
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Witerrex
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H.J.C. Reckemeyer
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Joseph ‘Clark
Henry
Shepherd
Charles
Luke
K. W. Holatian
Iver
Lea O'Neill Browne
Robert E. Wilson
John Broderick
W.C. Blair
Thomas Tippite
Henry L. Wheelan
John KH
DeWelf Ana
Cyril R. Jand
Federals Take Guadaloupe in Major Operation
Federal forces report taking Guadaloupe after a long engagement in the Pam area. The action involved about thirty vessels and 300 personnel, with details scarce due to the damaged source text. No casualties confirmed in the readable snippets.
Testimony in Eight Wallpaper Conspiracy Case Reported
No letters from Judge Grenville Ingalls are presented as testimony in a conspiracy trial involving eight wallpaper manufacturers and nail sellers. The May 27 hearing in Hudson, New York is described with Witness Judge Ingalls identifying letters by associates, while clergy from Massachusetts face a murder accusation tied to Avie Linnell and a betrothal dispute involving Richeson.
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Cleviland
Grenville “M. Jugalls
Imperial Wall Y Company
Hudson, Fills
W. Wilson
Shlea
Watlen Caumpbell Wall
AL deWonsi¢k
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Ingallsbeg
Lave
Ative
Ten Cent Wall Paper
Paper mill fire devastates Centralia plant loss in flames
A large paper mill owned by Centralia Mayer and Pulp Company burned to the ground today due to a severe electrical storm. The fire caused an estimated loss around $100,000, with partial insurance coverage. The plant, located near Northwest Cid Trapids Wis, is reported as a total destruction impacting regional operations.
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Speeda
Wis
Centralia Mayer and Pulp
Nekuusa
Gean Rapids
Duesing
Appleton Strike Ends With Wage Increases
Appleton Wisconsin May 2 special to The Northwestern paper hanger and papers strike ended this morning as workers agreed to accept the employers offer on May 1. Strikers sought 9 by cent average for printers and paper hangers while employers offered 27 1/2 cents for printers and 30 cents for paper hangers. The agreement includes a two and one half cent rise over last year and a further two cent increase next year.
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Appleton
Wis
Marriage License Granted in Chicago Bridge
Special to The Northwestern reports Joseph By Fitch, 28, of Debkesh, secured a marriage license naming his intended Pauline E. Haight, 21, of Chicago. Fitch, grandson of the Tate Joseph Porter, cashier of the Old National Bank, announces plans for a June ceremony.
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Chicago
Joseph By Fitch
Debkesh
Mics Pauline E. Haight
Omfr
Fitch
Tate Joseph Porter
Tienal Bank
Hibs Marri
Miga Halght Fe
Kronshage to Succeed Judge Tarrant in Wisconsin
Madison Wis May 2010 Theodore Kronshage will accept appointment to succeed Judge Warren Tarrant. A commission will be named to him following information obtained from executive offices under Governor McGovern. No other candidate desires the post.
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Wis
Theodore Kronshage
Warren
Tarrant
McGovern
Milwaukee
Kronslinge
Funeral of Judge Morgan Held in Devil's Lake
The funeral of Judge D. Bo Morgan of Devil's Lake former North Dakota supreme court justice was held. Gov. John F. Burke and Col. Duncan Metregor delivered ordination messages at the service.
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Northwestern
No Survivors Picked Up Report Unfounded
In Flymouth England on May 20 Associated Press reports from Cretbourg that rumors Kron Prinseowin Ceilcie picked up survivors from a wrecked vessel Atlantic are unfounded. The circulations deny any confirmed recovery and urge caution until official results are released.
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Flymouth
Eng
Cretbourg
Kron Prinseowin
Ceceilie
Sixth Ballot For Bishops Proves Futile In Baltimore Conference
Minenpothz Minn y May 20 reports no election on the sixth ballot for Methodist Episcopal bishops. W O Shepard of Chicago dropped to 424 votes from the fifth ballot amid 606 needed to secure two thirds. Absentees reduced the tally. Conference approves missionary bishop appointments and a plan to divide the U S into four zones under local bishops. Debate includes negro bishop candidacy and potential diocesan reforms.
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Minny
Bene Conference For Bishops
Jar
W. O. Shepard
Chicago
Eightips
James M. Thorburn
Joseph CG. Hartnell
Frank W. Warne
Taalah B. Boott
Wiliam F. Olli
John Robinson
Merr!man C. Hazels
Game Committee
United States
South
Methodist Episcopal Church
Loire
Baltimore
Battota
Dale- Bute
Tintit
Momer
Stunts
New ‘York
Dave
Bemis Family Loyalist Lieut Bemis Dies at Home
Conditions are grave for elder Bemis of the Bemis Hooper Hays company as his son Lieut Harold Bemis returns home from his ship the Georgia stationed in Boston. The elder Bemis’ condition remains grave with no recent change.
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U. S. Ni
Phite
Hemine
Bemis-Hooper- Hays Company
Bemis
Remia
The
Georgia
Portsmouth
Boston
Bemis Wasland
Portymouth
Atari
Algoma Street
Oshkosh Man Named for Acting Highway Posts
Madison May 20 Appointments of acting highway commissioners were announced today. James Bunning of Oshkosh was appointed for Winnebago County, replacing resigned officials. Henry Devereaux of Oconto was named for Oconto County, and Ames Devereaux of Racine was listed for Racine County. The commission plans a meeting at Ashland to discuss abandoning a long bridge near Chequamegon Bay in favor of a more direct route.
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Wis
James’ Bunning
Oshkosh
Winnebago
Micaseding
Noble Cof
Omro
Henry
Racine
Ames Devereaux
Oconto
Otate
Knaincer A
Ashland
Waahbturn
Thame
Rowte
Crowds Throng Copenhagen for King VIII Inevitable Viewing
Thousands gather in Copenhagen to view the late King VIII of Denmark as officials announce his body lies in state. The long line of mourners forms outside the royal palace while crowds press to pay respects, reflecting national sorrow and historic ceremony.
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Tre
King VIII
Denmark
Virginia man reconciles with fate before execution
The condemned Richeson, 60, spoke of peace with God and asked to bid farewell to his Virginia sister and Chicago brother Douglas. He slept little, prayed, read the Bible, and faced the hour with calm as officials prepared for the execution and burial plans beside his mother in Amherst.
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Associated Prada
Boston
Mass
Clarence
Virginida
Bert
Stebbing
Virginia
Joureney
New York
Douglas
Richeson
Chicago
Morne
Dr. Johnson
Bri J
Chaylain Brebtins
Teather
Douglas Richeson
Richéson
Negroes of Cuba Disturb Rumors Spark Alarm in Island
After a Havana conference among President Gomez Maj Monteagude and Interior Secretary Bru officials said rumors spread of a planned uprising by independent colored party members. Arrears noted at Sagua La Granda Santiago and Mariel area with reports of planned attacks on rural guards barracks and documents linking General Tronet and other leaders to the movement.
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Havana
Gomez
Monteagude
Interior
Bru
Sagua la Grands
Coant
Santiago
Maruel Om Tré
Tronet
Independent Party
of Color
City rail line elevation order issued in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin railroad commission issued a final order in Milwaukee on May 20 in the dispute involving the city, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway, the Chicago and Northwestern, and the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light. It fixes the elevation of roadbeds and track rights of way for the proposed elevation of tracks along the north side. The work must start before July and be completed by September 31.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ata Railway Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul Railway Company
Chicago & Northwestern Rail Company
Milwaukee Electric: Railway & Light
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