LaFollette Wins North Dakota Preference Primaries
In Fargo on March 20 Senator Robert LaFollette led the Wisconsin candidate over Taft and Roosevelt in North Dakota’s presidential preference primary. The tally showed LaFollette widening his margin as results came in, prompting celebrations in Barrow and connections to statewide support for the regular Republican line.
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Taft Appeals at Concord Calls for Square Deal Endorsement
President Taft addressed thousands on the New Hampshire statehouse steps urging a square deal for the people and support for administration efforts to govern mergers. He stressed the independence of the judiciary and warned against powerful capital groups resisting laws and reforms. An arriving Nome mail with first class matter is expected this afternoon.
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Loggers Shoot Two Doctors then Kill Themselves
In Seattle a logger named A Anderson shot Dr WT Akey and Samuel Suskind in their offices and killed them before dying by his own hand. The shooter accused the doctors of fakery and was killed as onlookers entered the scene. The incident occurred this morning in a building where the doctors worked.
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Roosevelt to Tour Western States in Confrontation with Taft
Roosevelt announces a Westward tour to rally support against Taft and back Massachusetts primary controversy. He plans stops in Minnesota Iowa North Dakota and Kansas amid party divisions and La Follette reform pressure.
Premier Asquith Pushes Minimum Wage Bill For Coal Mines
London reports Premier Asquith aims to settle the coal strike by a minimum wage law for all underground workers in the British Isles. The bill passed its first reading and is to be pushed through promptly, signaling a likely rapid enactment.
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Underwood Attacks the Supreme Court and Income Tax
Democratic House leader Oscar Underwood accuses the U S Supreme Court of overstepping authority by declaring the income tax unconstitutional in 1895 and says the ruling fuels socialism. He argues the court’s decision permits wealth to escape taxation and urges Congress to regulate and tax the rich. Government stamped goods advertised at the Eagle saloon with 100 proof liquor.
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Taft Heads to New Hampshire for Campaign Tour
President Taft and his party left Boston on the Boston and Maine railroad for New Hampshire where he plans three addresses. He will invade the territory of insurgent Governor Robert T. Bass, a Roosevelt supporter, then cross into Maine and return via Vermont and Massachusetts.
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Excise Bill Passes House With Sugar Free List Link
Washington March 24 The democratic measure to offset revenue loss by placing sugar on the free list passed the House 249 to 61. The bill is strictly democratic and becomes effective if sugar is placed on the free list.
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Taft Addresses Law Makers Amid Primary Debate
President Watt addressed the state legislature urging caution on primaries and supporting advance safeguards for voter choice. He argued for a measured approach, favoring preferential primaries while stressing fair notice and protection from coercion. The piece notes public reaction and hints at Roosevelt comparison.
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