California Oil Boom Sparks Unprecedented Growth
California’s oil surge, led by the Lakeview gusher near Mayicopa, floods markets with 3,000,000 barrels stored in reservoirs. The boom draws billions in investment, lines pipelines across California, Arizona, and Mexico, and spurs ships and railroads to adopt oil as fuel while promising permanent supply and massive profits.
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Revolution in Army in Portugal Sparks Abdication Talk
United Press dispatch from Hadajos Spain reports a near mutiny in the Portuguese army and a royal guard shortage in Lisbon. King Manuel reportedly abdicates with the Duke of Oporto named as the throne’s successor, amid graft disclosures and unrest. Dowager Queen Maria Pia may seek refuge in Spain as the royal family flees.
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Roosevelt Ships Homeward From Southampton After European Tour
Colonel Roosevelt sails aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria toward New York after a fifteen month voyage featuring African jungles royal courts and Italian villas. A London farewell crowds the pier and Waterloo Station celebrate his return as Roosevelt praises British hospitality and looks forward to home.
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United States Seeks Portuguese Permission for Atlantic Coal Port
United States aims to obtain formal permission from Portugal to sell minerals to U.S. interests and to establish fortification and shelter sites in Europe. The move ties to elections and potential wartime needs, with debates over strategic ownership and defense positioning near the Azores and Barone region.
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Exiled Mexican Candidate Pleads With Taft for Return
Heriberto Barron, Republican Democratic party presidential hopeful in Mexico, writes to President Taft seeking U S influence to permit his return home. He argues Diaz era repression destroyed his business and rights and says he seeks to restore peace and constitutional government in Mexico.
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Magnaty Demands Government Ignore Freight Rate Rise
Temnes JFE Magnaty, head of the Great Northern Stathway, declares the U S business must not let the government disrupt opposition to wholesale freight-rate increases, calling the matter of high importance to rail interests.
President Carpenter and White House row over Harrison visit
President Carpenter faced questions after a contested appointment for Harrison to meet at the White House. Secretaries Norton and Taft influenced access, while New York delegates Guldfogel and Keller were admitted. The dispute centers on asserted improper information handling in the Glavie case and personnel privilege.
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Wesley the Progressive Wins in South Dakota Nomination
Sioux Falls dispatch notes Governor Vessey the Progressive appears poised for renomination as supporters of Egan and the stalwarts align. A bulletin at party headquarters claims about 1,900 votes named him, with attention on the governorship and state ticket amid disputed returns and continuing nominating talks.
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Dalzell Seeks Ballot Box Access in Pittsburgh Case
Congress member John Dalzell chairman of the house rules committee filed for a temporary injunction to force county commissioners to open ballot boxes from the recent primary in 29 districts alleging fraud and illegality. An official count reduced Dalzell’s opponent Patzell’s plurality to 207 in McKeesport, prompting a court hearing on whether all boxes should be opened.
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Tobacco Duke to Be Married Again at 62
Tobacco Duke, heir to a tobacco fortune, secured a marriage license in Washington to wed Avianin Roseclletle Duke, 22, at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. toast Q. Mas. Lod presiding. It is Duke’s fourth marriage amid long public attention and unusual matrimonial history.
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