Taft Leads With 427 Delegates as Nomination Nears
Washington April 26 President Taft has about 427 delegated pledged or assured from New Hampshire Nevada Rhode Island giving him a solid bloc. he needs 112 more to secure the Republican nomination. Roosevelt faces Southern and Northern backlash over platform and attacks, with the campaign set to force clear stances and public answers.
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Taft
New Hampshire
Nevada
Rhode Island
Chicago
Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hie
Twich
Dent
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Will Recover Thomas Jenkins After Suicide Attempt
Thomas Jenkins, shot himself twice in the mouth at his Glen Elk home, rests at St. Mary's hospital. He had faced domestic troubles and earlier Wednesday sought to commit sending his son to reform school at Pruntytown, but authorities released the boy after insufficient evidence.
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Thomas Jenkins
Glen Elk
St. Mary's Hospital
Jenkins
Ately
Pruntytown
Mr. Jenkins
Warrant Withdrawn in Saloon Knife Case
A warrant sworn by Clarence Dangerfield against Glen Elk saloonist Thomas Prosser for knife cutting was withdrawn in Justice G. Gordon's court and the case dismissed shortly before a scheduled hearing.
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Clarence Dangerfield
Walter Sedwick
Thomas Prosser
Glen Elk
Prosser
Gordon
Pension Granted To Will Phillips In Washington
Washington reports that a pension for Will Phillips of Wilmington has been granted, under approval dated April 24, with the action recorded in the ap joint ledger.
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Washington, D. C
Ap Jiterean
Will Phillips
Uaington
Railroads think men will remain
New York April 26 Grand Chief Bione and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers conferred with mediators Commissioner Neil and Judge Knapp on the wage controversy. Chairman Stuart said railroads cannot afford the increase asked by the men, but he did not think there would be a strike. Washington April 26 petitions from railroad and other workers favoring the workmen's compensation bill were presented to the Senate.
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Bione
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Neil
Knapp
Stuart
General Association
Washington, D. C
Railroad
Senate
Fire destroys the Old Academy of Music in Pittsburg
Fire gutted the Old Academy of Music in Pittsburg on April 3, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The building, long a venue for famous performers, was slated for abandonment the following day.
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Pittsburg
Academy of Music
Grocers Elect McConaughey President At West Virginia Meet
W C McConaughey of Parkersburg was reelected president of the West Virginia Wholesale Grocers Association during the annual meeting at the Chancellor hotel. New officers include Allan Brock as vice president and John H Stephenson as treasurer. Board members are Hf P Hagan J W Hubbard Allan Brock John F Gullendy Frank Gaylord Robert Mortis and W McConaughey.
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Parkersburg
W. C. McConaughey
West Virgina
Huntington
J. W. Hubbard
Charleston
Allan Brock
Wheeling
Frank Gaylord
Clarkesburg
Robert Mortis
Clarksburg
W. McConaughey
Miner Arrested After Beckley Strike Turmoil
In Beckley a mine strike led to arrests as wage demands rose from ten to fifteen cents per ton. Riley, a miner, was jailed after a riot at the McWhorter mine as officers moved to quell disturbances and prevent further damage to equipment. Senator Watson proposes a new Beckley post office building costing up to 100000.
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Washington
Watson
Beckley
McWhorter
O. Dip Riley
R. B. Kidd
Gor Doo
J W. Russell
Ming
Seamen Strike Hits White Star Line Vessels at Southampton
Seamen aboard the White Star Line ships Olympic and another vessel tied up for two days in Southampton due to a firemen and oilers strike over alleged unsafe boat conditions. They refused to work with non union engine room men. The voyage was abandoned and the liner returned to port. Seamen signed for voyage and were arrested on arrival at Portsmouth charged with mutiny.
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Southampton
Erg
Olympic
Portsmouth
Baby Girl Born To Deiver Family
Mr and Mrs L S Deiver welcome an eight pound baby girl born Friday morning. Mother and babe are reported doing nicely.
Savage Girl Trials On Murder Charge In Cumberland
Virginia Savage nineteen year old school teacher of Maryland stands trial here charged with throwing her nineteen day old infant from a Baltimore and Ohio train window near Robert Station five miles west of Cumberland crushing its skull. The defense cites insanity in the family and the accused testifies memory loss after moments of the crime while she was in Baltimore where the child was born. The case attracts wide attention with numerous expert witnesses and sensational features.
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Cumberland
Virginia Savage
Oaland
Dbio
Robert Station
Samuel Savage
Baltimore
Inka
New Battleship Texas to be christened by Texas girl
The article notes the launching of the battleship Texas on May 8 at Newport News. Claudia Lyon, ten, will christen the vessel, daughter of Cecil Lyon, and the ship is valued at about 35 830 000 with 27 000 tons displacement and 78 feet length. The keel was laid April 17, 1912, with commissioning planned for October 1913.
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Newport News
Sam
Mile Claudia Lyon
Cecil Lyos
Arate Reptils
Mina
Texad
Aalstér
New York
Buil
New-York Navy Yard
Titanic Captain Refused Aid Crew Froze in Fear
Ernest Gill, wireless operator of California, testifies that rockets from the Titanic were clearly visible as it sank. He says crewmen urged going to the captain to protest his course but feared for their lives. The Senate committee report also notes a bill to waive jury trials in federal courts.
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Washington
State Board to Erect New Dormitory at Industrial Home for Girls
The State Board of Control plans a new dormitory at the Industrial Home for Girls in Salem this season. A bid notice was published for the walling and completion of the structure with the successful bidder expected to start once awarded. The facility, overseen by Miss Hilda Mr. Dangon, is praised as a well managed state institution educating and training girls.
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State Board of Control
Hilda
Dangon
West Virginia
Thompson Moves Into Harris Property On Weet Mate Street
Edward J. Thompson manager of Bell Telephone and his family moved into the Harris property at 38 Weet Mate street. He recently sold his residence at 490 Mechanic Street to Grant Davis with possession given Thursday.
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Edward J.thompson
Bell Telephone Company
Hin
Harria
Weet Mate Street
Mechanic Street
Grant Davis
Astor and officials' bodies recovered by Mackay Bennett
The bodies of Colonel Astor Jandore Straues and President C Hays of the Grand Trunk railroad were recovered by the ship Mackay Bennett and taken to Halifax.
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New “Yori
Colonel "Astor
Jandore Straues
C.’ Mr. Hays
Grand Trunk ‘Railroad
Mackay- Bennett
Halifax
Testimony Start Date Set for Steel Corp Dissolution
Announcement from Philadelphia says government witnesses will begin testimony in New York on May 6 as part of the case to dissolve the Steel Corporation.
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Proladelphia
Steel Corporation
New York
Missouri State Contested at Party Convention in St Louis
In Missouri the state convention adjourned after voting four delegates at large to back Roosevelt. Governor Hadley and allies instructed for Roosevelt while Taft forces faced divisions. A separate report notes interments at West Point and a marriage license suit involving William C. Fintary and Nellie Gay Stint.
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William C.fintarty
Nellie Gay
ST. Louis
Hadley
Roosevelt
Deni
Chicago
Fire Disrupts Atoye OH Od Composition Event
A small blaze interrupted a room composition event by W. Brent Dinxwall in Atoye Ohio. Firefighters responded as flames began near the stage area. No serious injuries reported, but attendees were evacuated and the building sustained smoke damage.
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A. Atoye
W. Brent Dinxwall
Seraraly
Wiley
Lapesti
Wheeling Base Ball Team Plans Weekend Game
Bane Sud of Osburg baseball club announces a scheduled game Sunday afternoon at Union Park against Clarkaburg. Manager Smith urges callers to arrive by 9 o clock to catch Train No. 0 Fairmont. Foundry company players participate with a closely contested recent match in Wheeling.
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Fira
L. C. Smith
Osburg
Racobid
Wheeling Mela
Foundry Opany
Wheeling
Union Park
Clarkaburg
Vieitora
GoUld
Fairmont
Smith
Foundry
Foundry Ahonga
Wheellig
Morgan
Federal Court May Naturalisation Hearing Scheduled
A federal court will convene on May 7 to hear naturalisation cases including Adam Helm and others. The proceedings focus on claims to estates and eligible rights as presented by the defendant, with attention to individuals from Germany.
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Thumber
Whiheling Casas
Adam Helm Apainit Bis
Pane Helm
Glaime
Germany
City Council Sees Routine Session Amid Local Disruption
A short city council session proceeds with Mayor Frank Ry Moore presiding as usual while a street disturbance near 62nd Avenue interrupts the corridor chatter. No major policy shifts reported.
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Frank Ry Moore
Wants Petagoty Jedom to Propel Stopeie
Fragmentary OCR reads about a pursuit or plan named Petagoty and a figure or group called Stopeie, with unclear roles. No clear dates, places, or organizations are readable. Context remains speculative from the damaged text.
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