La Follette Platform Pushes Reform Aims for Direct Nominations
Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette unveiled a concise platform ahead of the Chicago convention. He calls for direct nomination of governors US senators and both president and vice president, government ownership of express companies, civil service exams, and safeguards against subsidies and reciprocity moves seen as misaligned with the constitution.
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Chicago
United States
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Attempted assassination of King Victor Emmanuel III shock Rome
Special Nugget Service reports an attack at the palace grounds as King Victor Emmanuel III and his escort faced gunfire during their morning exercise. The assailant was quickly arrested and faces punishment. the king, 42, is described as in good health and a skilled automobilist amidst ongoing wartime strain.
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Victor Emmanuel III
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Turkey
Taft orders managers to stop attacks on Roosevelt
President Taft, fresh from a home state tour, issues orders to all campaign managers to cease attacks on Theodore Roosevelt. He says the contest is political not personal, denounces charges as preposterous, and vows to back a clean Republican campaign in the face of rival tactics.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Teldy
Coronel
People
Walt
Union
Theodora Roosevelt
Preal- Taft
AG Dynamiters Plead Not Guilty in Indianapolis
Forty six laborers from various unions in Indianapolis were arraigned before Federal Judge A. B. Andes on charges connected to the national dynamiting plot. All pleaded not guilty to the indictments accusing them of complicity in the bombing of iron works and related structures. The government reportedly has enough evidence to convict without offering immunity.
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Special Nugget Service
Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Andes
Messenger vanquishes two bandits in express train hold up
In San Antonio on March 14 two bandits attempting a bullion robbery halted a Southern Pacific express car. Messenger Samuel Trousdale fired buckshot from a sawed off shotgun, killing both robbers as the train resumed after delay. bodies taken to the morgue for identification.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific Express
Wells Fargo Express Company
Samuel Trousdale
Restore Pu Yi as Empeor in Pekin Campaign News
March 14 report from the interior says General Sheng Yuan leads ten thousand troops from Kanou toward Pekin to restore Pu Yi to the throne. The republic plans to deploy forces to stop Sheng Yuan as he gains recruits and prepares for battle near the capital.
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Sheng Yuan i
Kanou
Pu Yi
Sheng Yuan
Roosevelt Busy on Grand Jury
Mineola Long Island March 14 Theodore Roosevelt serves as foreman of the grand jury while tending to campaign duties. Seven important cases, including Michael Carmody versus the New York Central Railroad, loom for the jury to consider, keeping the colonel on the jump.
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Mineola
Long Island
N.Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Grand Jury
Roosevelt
T Cnse
Michael Carmody
New York Central Railroad
Teddy
Italians Slay Turks at Benghazi in Tripoli Battle
Report from Rome and Washington describes a three hour battle at Benghazi, Tripoli, where Italian forces and allied Turks repelled a large Arab and Turkish attack. One thousand Turks and Arabs were killed, with Italian troops maintaining control of the town. Also noted is President Taft urging stricter neutrality laws to avoid entanglement in Mexican conflict.
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Italy
Benghazi
Tripoli
Ralde
Hengbarthres
Tholsand
Taft
Moexlen
Texas
United Tates
Mexico
Balance of Strikers Return Ends Long Labor Standoff
Lawrence Maas reports the balance of strikers have accepted terms and returned to work in the mills, breaking the backbone of the dispute. Mills are short staffed but expected to run at full capacity, with Pacific and other plants returning to normal operation. Notices also advertise domestic help and bath house services in city listings.
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Maas
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