Votes for Women Keynote by Dr Anna Shaw in Denver
Dr Anna Shaw, president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association, spoke to a large audience at the Grand Opera House about the evolutionary path to democracy. She argued suffrage is a natural, economic and social progression toward a republic where all citizens vote, not just the wealthy or male, and urged ending male exclusion.
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Anna Shaw
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
America
Dr. Shaw
M. Eleanor Brackenridge
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Garden of Eden
Officials blamed for San Antonio boiler explosion
The Interstate Commerce Commission report finds Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway officials at fault for the March 18 explosion that killed 26 and injured 32. It pins the disaster on excessive steam pressure caused by an inexperienced worker tightening safety valve screws.
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San Antonio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tex
Floyd Allen Guilty Verdict in Hillsville Murder Trial
Floyd Allen was found guilty of first degree murder in the Hillsville court house killings and faces the electric chair in Richmond. The verdict followed a lengthy night-long jury deliberation with prosecuting witnesses named, including Commonwealth's Attorney William M. Foster. Allen showed despair as armed detectives guarded the courtroom.
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Associated Press
Wytheville
Floyd Allen
Hillsville
Floyd
Commonwealth
William M. Foster
Carroll County
Allen
Thornton L. Massie
Foster
L. F. Webb
Elizabeth Ayers
Augustus Fowler
Weather brief for San Antonio area
For San Antonio and Vicinity to night fair and warmer. Saturday increasing cloudiness.
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San Antonio
Weather outlook for several cities with weekend rain chances
Observations at 8 am show temperatures ranging from 46 to 66 across cities. St Louis and Chicago report clear skies with light northwest winds, while New York and Boston note cloudiness and possible light rain Saturday. Washington is clear with west winds and rain possible Saturday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
statement on AP wire carried by other papers unfounded
A statement claiming the AP wire day leased to San Antonio is carried in full or part by any paper besides the San Antonio Light is unfounded and not based on fact.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Richeson to be Executed Next Week for Linnell Murder
Boston report says Clarence V. T. Richeson will face the electric chair for the murder of Avis Linnell. Governor Foss refused clemency and alienists describe Richeson as neurotic with hysterical insanity but conclude the crime occurred not during an attack. Execution likely Monday or within the week at the warden's discretion.
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Associated Press
Boston
Avis Linnell
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Foss
Executive Council
Richeson
Suonees
C._W. T. Richeson
Attacks Raise Question of Insanity and Clemency
The discussion centers on whether the attacks signify insanity and if executive clemency would serve the public good. It argues there is enough basis to hold him accountable for his crime.
Chicago Officials Fined for Contempt in Democratic Convention Dispute
County Judge Owens and four aides faced $500 fines from Superior Court Judge McKinley for contempt of court related to interference with the Cook county democratic convention on April 15. Police chief McWeeney assistant chief Schuettler Sheriff Michael Zimmer and Election Manager Czarnecki also fined. Owens had directed convention organization despite an injunction, leading to a factional fight and breach of the armory doors as Hearst Harrison delegates entered.
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Associated
Prwsss
Chicago
Owens
Superior Court
McKinley
Cook County
McWeeney
Schuettler
Michael Zimmer
Czarnecki
McGillen
Prhop
Hearst-Harrison
Turks surrender island of Rhodes
Premier Giovanni Giolitti announced in Rome that General Ameglio defeated the Turkish garrison on Rhodes, which surrendered this morning and received military honors.
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Associated Press
Rome
Giovanni Giolitti
Ameglio
Rhodes
Business Always Good for Light Classified Ads
One man reports one hundred dollars net profit from a ten day light want ad costing 75 cents. Begin ads tomorrow or Sunday for a ten day run taking in two Sundays. Cost is half a cent a word per insertion. Telephone your ads on line 176.
Roosevelt Faction Wins Fifth District Control in Dallas
In Dallas May 17 the Lyon Roosevelt faction secured control of the Fifth district convention by seating the Hill county delegation, adding to Roosevelt’s two un instructed votes from county conventions. Dallas county’s single vote seated did not alter the majority as Ellis county backed Taft in its county convention.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Lyon- Roosevelt
Lyon-Roosevelt
Hill County
Roosevelt
Dallas County
Ellis County
Taft
Texas
Six Texas Republican Conventions Inch Toward Roosevelt
Six Republican district conventions in Texas planned for today show Roosevelt favor in the Twelfth Sixteenth and Thirteenth districts with Taft strength in others. Delegates were instructed in several counties while many still await uninstructed votes or face contested delegations. Results depend on late mail and upcoming sessions with a close Taft versus Roosevelt contest anticipated.
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Taft
Roosevelt
President
Yoakum Weesday
Victoria
Mount Pleasant
Nacogdoiches
Mineola
Socialist convention names ticket likely in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 17 the socialist convention expected to name its presidential ticket with Eugene V. Debs and Emil Seidel as opponents. Charles Edward Russell was anticipated to take second place.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Emil Seidel
Milwaukee
Charles Edward Russell
Wheat Drops After Margin Calls
Severe margin calls caused a drop of over two cents a bushel in wheat on May 17 in Chicago. The decline from recent highs exceeded nine cents, though the market finished relatively steady compared with the prior day. End-of-day quotes ranged from 5-8 3-4 cents down to 1-2 cents up, with flour business revived and cash wheat sales aiding late in the session.
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Associated Press
Chicago
May permit totals exceed April building expenditures in town
May permits total 164782 dollars, surpassing April building expenditures by over 10000. Last month’s permits were 162477. Notable projects include Adele Garcia 5 room dwelling on Hondo street valued at 1200, J S Carr concrete garage on Hul sache street 1000, G E W Adams 2 room dwelling on Granda street 600, and G H A Railroad shed on Burnett street 500.
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Adele E. Garcia
Hondo Street
J. S. Carr
Hulsache Street
G. E. W. Adams
Granda Street
H. & & A. Railroad Company
Burnett Street
Robbers Blow Postoffice Safe in Calvin Oklahoma
News from Calvin Oklahoma reports the postoffice safe was blown last night stealing about $2000 in cash and stamps. Guthrie observers note the break in occurred as authorities search for suspects and recover missing funds.
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Associated Press
Guthrie
Okla
Calvin
Rebels threaten Torreón as Fi Campa mobilizes
Twelve hundred rebels under General Emilio Campa mass near Torreón with Nacas in motion toward the city. Wires cut and fires set to hinder federal pursuit as Orozco concentrates at Escalon and Bellano ready to move south. Federals halt northward advance at Yermo awaiting further developments.
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EL Paso
Emilio Fi Campa
Torreon
Cena
Loma
Yermo
Mapimi
Ras Madero
No Trains To Juarez Cut by Bridges Burning
El Paso May 17. Juares is cut off from the rebel army by burned bridges near Chihuahua. Raiders operating in small bands reportedly burned the bridges, preventing any trains from reaching Juarez. No trains from Jimenez expected tonight.
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EL. Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Jimenez
Juarez
Peace Mission Fails as Orozco Demands Madero Resignation
El Paso report says Mexican peace mission fails after Orozco states resignation of President Madero is a prerequisite for any peace talks. Commissioners travel from Bellano to Juarez on return to Mexico City, reflecting stalled negotiations.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Orozco
Bellano
Madero
Juarez
Rebels Take Oil Refineries Near Coatzacoalcos
May 17 report says Pearson oil refineries near Coatzacoalcos Vera Cruz fell to rebels. The British gunboat Melpo, recently departed Vera Cruz, heads to Coatzacoalcos with orders to land marines to safeguard property and British subjects.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Pearson
Coatzacoalcos
Vera Cruz
Melpo
Rebels Die as Federal Army Advances in Yermo
Under glare of blazing sun the federal army pushed northward, marching ten miles and adding scores of rebels killed in Sunday’s engagement. Deserted camps and hunger mark the retreat as stories circulate of insurrectos and their officers in the area around General Huerta’s quarters.
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Associated PR
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