Taft Supporters Claim Taft Has a Cinch in Massachu setts
Oyster Bay May 2 Roosevelt says Taft carried Massachusetts with eight delegates at large in return for Taft votes. Massachusetts pivot state for Chicago convention as Taft builds bloc with New York New England and South. Taft leads on first ballot but Roosevelt vows potential contest and uncertain margins remain tight.
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Democrats Abolish Frisco Mint and Assay Office
The House proposes no funding to operate the San Francisco mint and Seattle assay office, effectively closing both for the next fiscal year. The measure also eliminates the commerce court provision for an assay office in San Francisco.
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Spanish Veterans Clash as Industrial Workers Parade Turns Violent
In Seattle on May 2 a parade by the Industrial Workers of the World met a violent interruption by Spanish war veterans who tore down red flags and banners and forced workers to retreat. Several flags were destroyed and later American flags were paraded as veterans asserted control. Few arrests were reported. Reindeer market offerings noted nearby.
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Japan Not After Foothold in Mexico Record
President Taft sent to the Senate a reply to the Lodge resolution stating no adequate evidence supports Japan seeking land or a colony in Mexico near Magdalena Bay. The State Department warns against any Japanese settlement, citing the Monroe Doctrine and promising U S ownership of land if an American ownership stake cannot be shown.
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Ismay collapses under strain after Titanic wreck
President Ismay of the White Star line arrived in New York after testimony before a Senate committee. He has collapsed at the Ritz, driven by the Titanic disaster and scrutiny during a fifteen day inquiry, and remains under medical care. Separately in Washington, the House Merchant Marine panel backed a bill to require foreign passenger ships calling at American ports to meet life saving standards and boarding safety, with rapid inspections for American ships.
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Governor Clark Heads to Alaska for Key Duties
The article describes Governor Clark departing for Alaska to handle urgent state matters. It details a busy schedule and indicates high expectations for his actions in the unfamiliar assignment.
Wreck of Titanic Being Investigated in London
May 2 report says the Titanic wreck in the Atlantic will be examined by a British court led by Lord Mersey. Company officials and officers from the ill fated liner will appear as the inquiry opens this morning to detail circumstances of the disaster.
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Republican Meeting at Nowell studio near Golden Gate Hotel
Regular Republican meeting to be held in the sub rooms of the old Nowell studio next to the Golden Gate Hotel on Friday May 2 at 8 p m All Republicans invited J H Jensen 3¢ We cordially solicit your family trade and deliver all orders to your same free of charge Seward Com Co
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North Pole Bakery Promises Best Bread in Town
A local bakery advertises itself as the go to spot for bread and pantry items and notes it houses the town only coffee house. The brief markets its offerings as the premier bread and coffee destination.
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