Republicans Move Toward Reorganization and National Convention
A Chicago conference of U S senators and party leaders urges the Republican National Committee to call a national convention in 1912 to reorganize the party on progressive lines. It proposes changing representation rules to reflect Republican voters and extend primary laws’ influence. Senator Borah endorses holding a convention this year after initial skepticism.
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Chicago
Republican Party
United States
Republican National Committee
Washington
Cummins
Iowa
Borah
Idaho
Hadley
Missouri
National Republican Committee
Progressive Republicans consider reorganization at Chicago meeting
Progressive Republican leaders from ten states meet in Chicago to plan party reorganization and decide on a possible convention. Debates focus on how to rally forces, relations with the national committee, and the idea of direct election of delegates amid opposition to the current committee.
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Chicago
National Committee
Hadley
Missouri
Works
California
Borah
Idaho
Present Nations Committee
Hadley Feels Conscientious
Chicago reports on May 12 that Hadley expresses conscientious resolve after a controversial moment. The piece notes public interest and invites further reaction from officials and residents.
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Hadley
Chicago
Frame-up allegations loom in Illinois lieutenant governor probe
Chicago May 12 The committee investigating alleged immorality charges against Lieutenant Governor O Hara resumes hearings. William L O Connell Cook County treasurer testifies confirming O Hara received word of the Maud Robinson affidavit via a Springfield deputy sheriff who warned that exposing the affidavit could become a public charge. O Connell advised letting the frameup proceed.
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Chicago
O’hara
William L. O’connell
Cook County
O’connell
Maud Robinson
Springfield
Poca Tellos Gas Plan Impresses Canton Visitor
Thirteen letters? No. The report notes G B Pike of Canton Ohio representing Pocatello Gas & Power Company visiting Pocatello. He praises growth, reports 35 new residences, 17 sales of water heaters and gas ranges, and forecasts 1000 gas customers by fall. Demonstrations by Miss Miller draw local women. lectures continue daily at Woodman hall.
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Pike
Canton
Ohio
Pocatello Gas & Power Company
Pocatello
Miss Miller
Americans Pinched in a Conspiracy
Nogales Arizona May 12 Cal Wright city marshal Jack Williams a bartender and two private U S soldiers were arrested by military authorities a plot is charged in which it is alleged a plan was formed to steal ammunition from the cavalry camp and railway warehouses here for the purpose of selling it to Sonora state troops.
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Nogales
Ariz
Cal Wright
Jack Williams
U. S
Sonora
Reform Tensions Split Republicans and Progressives
A former governor states that the essence of the Republican and Progressive parties is not aligned and that reform moves are shaping the party. He notes that disciplined Republicans who left last fall might consider rejoining if the party returns to its ideals.
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Republican Party
Progressive Party
Junction City News Plant Destroyed by Fire
Fire at McCammon gutted the Junction City News printing plant owned by editor A. E. Haines. A defective flue and low water pressure hampered efforts. losses range from 9000 to 7000 with little insurance. The living quarters adjoined the office and the piano was saved.
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Junction City News
McCammon
A. E. Haines
Haines
The Tired Spell Reaches Congress
Washington reports a brief House session with no major bills. A sequence of three day adjournments begins as lawmakers plan to meet Thursdays and Mondays until June. Senate shows Republican opposition forming.
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Washington
House
Senate
Indians Top American Falls in Strong Home Victory
The Indians defeated American Falls 7 to 0 at Brady Park as Kirkendahl limited the Power City lineup to one hit while fanning seven. Bourne tripled for the Indians, Brown contributed five assists, and Halliwell and Fox played solid defense as Pocatello fans witnessed a promising start to the season. umpire decisions satisfied the crowd.
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American Falls
Brady Park
Indians
Power City Boys
Pocatello Eee
Kirkendahl
Clinger
Porter
Pocatello
Halliwell
Ump
Irkendall
Brown
Harry Fox
Senate Debates Penrose Amendment As House Delegates Adjoin
The tariff revision battle moves from the house to the senate tomorrow with reference to the finance committee for the Underwood bill. The senate is not in session today as the house works to end business quickly and begin a three day adjournment.
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House
Senate
Finance Committee
Supreme Court Recesses Without Announcing Decisions
Washington May 12 The supreme court recessed until May 26 without announcing decisions in the state rate or other important cases before it. It is understood an attempt will be made to decide all these cases before final adjournment for the summer June 9.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Sam and John Good for 100 Years Celebration
Washington reports British Canadian and Australian delegates at a conference to arrange a celebration marking a hundred years. The gathering aims to coordinate events across nations for the milestone.
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Sam and
John Good
Washington
British American Ace Arrives After Ghent Treaty
An ace between Great Britain and the United States arrived today after service under the Ghent protocol. He met President Wilson and Secretary Bryan at noon, adding a note of ceremony to the exchanges.
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Great Britain
United States
Ghent
Wilson
Bryan
Dancing Countess Claims The Record
St. Petersburg reports Countess Lamsdorf claims a world dancing record with 15 000 miles on ball room floors. She has attended 1082 balls 2934 dances 500 quadrills 4500 polkas and waltzes and 1700 partners.
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St. Petersburg
Countess Lamsdorf
Suffragette Mob Burns Nottingham Boat Club HQ
A band of militant suffragettes set fire to the Nottingham Boat Club headquarters on the River Trent during Whit Monday. The blaze destroyed racing skiffs and other vessels, with losses estimated at about $10,000.
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London
Nottingham Boat Club
Trent
Smuggled Ammunition Shipment Across Border
Smuggled ammunition and aircraft parts were seized after crossing the border at Nogales last night. Authorities report 125000 cartridges involved along with components from an aeroplane in the contraband shipment.
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Nogales
President Wilson sees friendly talks on California alien land bill
President Wilson says U S Japan talks over California alien land legislation remain frank and friendly. He believes the Webb bill would not violate the treaty and notes Japan’s protest stems from alleged citizenship discrimination rather than treaty breach. He hopes California action will be vetoed or delayed to ease tensions.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Japan
California
Webb
Has Political Trend
Secretary Bryan has appealed to California Governor Johnson to veto the anti alien land law. Officials view this as signaling federal influence or Wilson administration building a record. The move may aim to placate Japan and shift responsibility to state authorities for any consequences.
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Washington
Bryan
Johnson
California
Wilson
Japan
Approving Plans for Lava Hot Springs Improvements
A state commission meeting approved architectural plans and specifications for Lava Hot Springs improvements. The 10 000 appropriation will fund a bath house and related work, then move to the state land board for final approval before construction begins this season.
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Grunder
J. Frank Hunt
Ayman Fargo
Thomas Terrell
Thomas Edwards
Ed. Murphy
State Land Board
Bannock County
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