Illinois Progressives Split Taft Roosevelt in Illinois
Senator Robert La Follette predicts a split convention showdown as Illinois delegates tilt toward him. He cites about thirty six pledged delegates with “uncompromising” zeal and argues Illinois vote was not a progressive victory. He plans to meet Taft and Roosevelt calmly while criticizing their campaigns.
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Robt La Follette Demands Calm at Polls Clash
Report notes tension at recent polls with militia called to prevent a physical clash. Robt La Follette spoke to Pendleton crowd saying he would speak spontaneously and not prepare formal remarks. He stated he does not know what he will say until he starts and aims to convey much he knows about.
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Pendleton
La Follette Campaign Opens In Oregon Rally
Senator Robert M La Follette spoke to a large Oregon crowd at city hall, urging democracy and equal opportunity. Judge Stephen A Lowell introduced him praising progressive leaders and comparing this era to historic revolutions.
La Follette Campaign Aide Confident In Oregon Victory
Thomas McCusker Oregon manager for La Follette expressed confidence that the senator will carry Oregon in the coming primary despite a split progressive vote. He cited Taft forces opposing Roosevelt and noted Bourne as a preferred choice, with Selling versus Lane as potential Republican outcomes. La Follette plans a wide Oregon itinerary before a Washington and California push.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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Jonathan Bourne
Harry Lane
Selling
Mrs La Follette speaks on suffrage before crowd at city hall
Mrs La Follette wife of the presidential candidate addressed a large Armatilla county audience in front of city hall. Introduced by Judge Stephen A Lowell she outlined why women should have the ballot, arguing that true progress comes from shared home life and equal partnership. She spoke informally yet to a large audience, noting her own legal training and belief in women’s place beside men.
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British Women May Be Given Ballot Campaign Aims
London April 13 suffragettes organize new campaign for general franchise reform addressing plural voting and property holdings. Premier Asquith promises to consider women suffrage if Commons approves amending the will. Hyde Park demo planned against Hiljonsy prison officials methods. leaders Pankhurst and Lawrences released from jail vow no active participation.
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Snowbound California family trapped near Palmer's ranch
In San Bernardino California on April 13 a blizzard leaves Henry Dobbins his wife and three children snowbound at Palmer's ranch forty miles from civilization. Bear Valley parties report zero temperatures and snow drifts ten to twenty feet high with no word from three fishing teams feared imprisoned.
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Portland Weather Forecast for Weekend
Portland Oregon reports fair conditions tonight with light frost. Sunday should be fairer and warmer with westerly winds. Oregon forecast calls for fair tonight with light frost in the west and heavy frost in the east portion, then Sunday brings fair skies and warmer temperatures except near the coast.
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Primary battles on in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia April 14 Taft and Roosevelt campaigned amid feverish voting in Pennsylvania where the state offers sixty four delegate seats and twelve at large delegates. Roosevelt supporters claim at least six Philadelphia delegates. Taft leaders predict a large statewide majority. A fierce fight also rages between Wilson and Clark for the Democratic nomination with Clark backers claiming over half the delegates.
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Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
United States
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Taft assassination fear erupts at White House
Washington April 13 suspect calling himself Michael Winter was arrested at the White House after forcing.entry into private parlors. A clasp knife found in his pocket. He claimed to be a German subject and had sought an introduction letter from the German ambassador. He was ejected, reattempted entry, then taken to an asylum where he was declared harmless.
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Taft
Michael Winter
White House
French Army Lieutenant Dies in Plane Crash in Paris
Lieutenant Boncourt of the French army was instantly killed in a monoplane crash in Paris today. The accident occurred during a training flight about 200 feet above the ground.
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La Follette Visits Pendleton In Warm Talks With Citizens
Senator Robert M. La Follette arrived in Pendleton from the East and spent the day meeting locals at the Hotel Pendleton. He spoke affably with Judge W. R. Ellis, Thomas McCusker, and many residents from farmers to wool buyers, praising the Farmers Union and recalling his work on Indian and tariff issues.
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Thomas McCusker
Oregon
Paulsen
P. A. Paulsen
Baker County
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