Wilson and Roosevelt Sweep Pennsylvania Primaries
Governor Woodrow Wilson captured 70 of 76 Pennsylvania delegates in the Democratic primaries, boosting his nomination prospects for the Baltimore convention. New Jersey's 76 votes look solid for Wilson, with 64 district delegates under his control and a Wilson-led bloc expanding in the Northeast and Midwest.
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New Jersey
Wilson Delegates Build Strength Across States
Gov Woodrow Wilsons delegate column shows 142 delegates pledged or favored across Pennsylvania Wisconsin Oklahoma Maine North Dakota and others with additional support from Maine and Oregon. Speaker Clark has 107 delegates Governor Marshall 30 Harmon 1 and 104 uninstructed delegates exist. Hearst uses journalistic and political machine influence. Continued on Page 8.
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Delegates Won by Ex President In Pittsburgh Primaries
In Pittsburgh on April 15 incomplete returns show Colonel winning 67 of 76 delegates, including 12 to the state convention on May 1. Taft secured the remaining delegates. Roosevelt’s win shocks state GOP, ending machine control of the convention for the first time. Two Taft delegates came from Lancaster, seven from Philadelphia. Kelly defeats Dalsell for the Thirteenth District nomination.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Penrose
Lancaster
Philadelphi
La Follette Attacks Roosevelt on Trust Reform
United States Senator La Follette criticizes Roosevelt citing trust capitalizations rising from three to thirty one billion dollars and railroads at eighteen billion. He argues reform requires a constructive statesman and notes Roosevelt’s choice of Taft. He calls trust destruction a delicate task not suited for a rough rider.
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Troosevelt
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United States issues ultimatum to Mexicans to stop murders
Washington reports the U S government demands protection for American life and property in Mexico after the murder of Thomas Fountain by Mexican revolutionists. The note targets President Madero and General Orozco, urging safeguards and holding Mexican authorities responsible. El Paso says Americans and many foreigners are leaving Chihuahua in response.
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Washington
Thomas Fountain
Madero
Orogco
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Orozco
I I W W TO MARCH AGAINST THE WEST
Plans for a protracted invasion of the west were announced by John Walsh founder of the Haywood branch I W W Greater New York district committee. He said six hundred men head to Spokane and others to Aberdeen Vancouver Misagula Mont Los Angeles and San Diego to oppose anti labor actions.
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Vancouver
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Clarice Frazer Called by Death in Pendleton
Miss Clarice Frazer aged 14 dies suddenly at about 10 o clock after a valvular heart condition. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Frazer and niece of Lawrence and Effie Jean Frazer. Funeral set for 2:30 tomorrow at the Nelson home with Rev Nathan Evans officiating.
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Charles A. Frazier
Lawrence
Effie Jean Frazer
Colfax
Frasier
California
Pendleton
Nelson Home
East
Webb Street
Nathan Evans
Lowell and Ruse Lead in Straw Vote
Baker Herald reports a straw poll showing Stephen A. Lowell leading for Oregon senator with 480 votes, Jonathan Bourne Jr. 97, Ben Selling 166, and Jerry Rusk strong for eastern Oregon congressman with 446 against Sinnott 270 and Ellis 63. Democrats Walter Pierce and J H Graham are the unanimous choices for senator and representative.
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Ben Selling
Oregon
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John P. Rusk
George T. Cochran
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Police Force Opens Seventh Regiment Armory for County Convention
County Judge Owen took charge and ordered police to break through the Seventh Regiment armory doors to permit the Democratic county convention. Militia barricaded the doors and refused entry. three hundred police finally entered as soldiers offered no resistance.
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Farmers' Union opposes Oregon single tax measure
The Farmers' Union executive board met in Pendleton and vowed to mobilize to defeat the fall election single tax amendment. Attending were President Fred Krusow of Griss Valley, W M Waterman of Wasco, J D Brown of Arlington, W S Doherty of Haines, and E Norris of La Grande. They warned Henry George theory would threaten farms and homes, with no union member in the state favoring the measure.
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Pendleton
Fred Krusow
Griss Valley
W. M. Waterman
Wasco County
J. D. Brown
Arlington
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Haines
E. Norris
la Grande
Henry George
Farmers’ Union
Bituminous Miners Refuse Strike Amid Wage Pact
Indianapolis April 15 Miners approve a two year peace plan by referendum agreement with operators. The wage scale raises five cents per ton for screened coal and three cents for unscreened coal. Helpers drivers and other workers receive a 5 1/4 percent wage increase.
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Indianapolis
Ind
La Follette Declines To Stump Washington Split
An announcement states Senator La Follette will not stump Washington. The note mentions the event location Portland Oregon and date April 15.
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Portland
Ore
Senator la Follette
Murray to Succeed Grant in San Francisco
Reports from San Francisco say Major General Arthur Murray will succeed the late General Fred Grant. No final confirmation yet, but authorities expect the change in command to take effect soon in the western theater.
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Titanic Sinks After Collision Believed Attended by 1300 Aboard
Reports from Montreal and New York state the Titanic has sunk with about 1300 passengers saved by transferring to vessels including the White Star line ships Olympic Baltic and Parisian. Other liners Carpathia and Virginia race to aid, while officials affirm no immediate danger to survivors.
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Titanic Strikes Iceberg Aboard Maiden Voyage
News from Montreal reports the Titanic, after striking an iceberg about 900 miles east of New York, remained afloat at eight as it crawled toward Halifax in a badly damaged state. The Virginia liner races to aid while crews battle flooding and life boats are prepared for evacuation.
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Virginia
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Taft
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Benjamin Guggenheim
Washington Dodge
San Francisco
Henry B. Harris
C. M. Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Countess Rothes
Titanic crew eight hundred aboard with vast cargo
The London report on April 15 states the Titanic carries eight hundred crew and a cargo valued at five million dollars including bonds and diamonds.
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London
Weaker Sex Cared For Titanic Wireless Message
Halifax April 15 wireless message from the Titanic reports most passengers in life boats while the sea remains quiet.
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Halifax
Titanic Sighted Near Cape Race Reported at St Johns
A wireless message to United Press from St Johns New Brunswick states the Titanic is nearing the vicinity of Cape Race near the Newfoundland coast as of April 15.
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United Press
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Titanic Transfer Tow Begins at Halifax
The Titanic, after transferring all passengers, was at 2 o'clock being towed into Halifax by the patrol ship Virginia. The scene followed reports from Canse N. S. dated April 15.
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Virginia
Titanic Passengers to Land at Halifax April Fifteenth
The passengers will be landed at Halifax and rushed to New York on special trains. The plan outlines immediate transport for survivors after reaching Halifax on ship’s arrival.
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Halifax
New York
Coast Man Suspected of Murdering Millionaire
Lynn Mass April 15 Judge Simmons issues a warrant for the arrest of W A Dorre of Stockton California charging him with the murder of Geo FE Marek a millionaire soap man found dead Police watching all outgoing trains
Rusk Sinnott Visit Oregon Fields Progressive Clash
Rusk and N J Sinnott, rival progressive candidates for the Republican nomination for Congress, visited the city yesterday. Rusk stays on to organize local forces for the Friday primary, drawing support from younger progressive Republicans and the Roosevelt club. Sinnott, arriving from The Dalles, plans to tour Athena and Weston and seeks strong support in Klamath and Lake counties. He accuses George C Cochran of posing as a Progressive and irrigation leader, urging Cochran to finish his term rather than use office as a stepping stone.
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