Roosevelt Accepts Nomination? Roosevelt Letter to Governors
The text reports Theodore Roosevelt’s reply to seven Republican governors urging him to stand for the presidency. In a brief, firm note from New York on February 24, Roosevelt says he will accept the nomination if rendered and will adhere to the convention’s decision. He stresses the people’s direct primaries to express preference and uphold the rule of the people.
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New York
Theodore
Stend
Roosevelt
Boston
Wrest
Virginia
Wyoming
Michigan
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Shla
Theodore Roosevelt
O Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Krampe Denied New Trial in Fort Madison Murder Case
Judge Preston overruled the motion for a new trial for Leo Krampe who faces imprisonment at Fort Madison after a third trial verdict of murder in the death of 16 year old Matilda Hermesmeyer of Baxter.
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Newton
Preston
Leo Krampe
Sil
Besley Buys 364 Acre Farm West of New London
W B Besley former state senator from Uns purchased from W W Blacker a 364 acre farm west of New London for about 200 dollars per acre. The deal occurred near Mount Pleasant on February 20.
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Mount Pleasant
W. B. Besley
Uns
W. W. Blacker
New London
Wheeler Township Farmer Shoots Self in Temporal Insanity
H. C. Robinnoz a well known Wheeler township farmer died bySelf inflicted rifle shot after arising from bed. Authorities report temporal insanity triggered the act.
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Bao Cy
H. C. Robinnoz
Wheeler Township
Houaton Fire Ravages Industrial District and Homes
A massive fire in northeast Houaton destroyed 200 or more buildings and 4000 residents were left homeless. Over 250 workers’ homes and stores burned. no fatalities reported. The blaze devastated a half mile to one and a half miles of the district, affecting numerous major factories and leading to extensive property losses. Local labor leaders protest, linking the disaster to conditions and call for action while state and federal authorities consider regulatory responses.
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Houaton
Tex
Rulne
Cahes
Occa
Ebm
Valde Tumber
Ihdond
Umogy
Tariff Revision Debate Splits Republicans In House
The House faced a near party line split over a tariff revision bill as insurgent Republicans and regulars clash. Democratic members united in support while a Wisconsin Socialist sister party member and others opposed. Roosevelt’s Columbus return sparked questions on his stance and timing.
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Washington
House
Theron Akin
New York
Hanna
North Dakota
Berger
Wisconsin
Boclatiat
Housa
Illinois Legislature Passes Executive Budget Compromise
The legislature approved a 360000 appropriation for the University of Illinois and related medical department funding. A 60000 item was added via conference committee, amid haste and constitutional concerns over printing before final passage. Governor DuBoin was urged to approve while debating appropriations for state government, civil service, parks, and state buildings.
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Eee
Fegtalatura
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Hiinois
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Howe
Deneen Proba
Mendini
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rHonmen
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Amestars
Civil Service Alliafhts
Civil Service
Eutehen
Police
Igembirios
Federal Industrial Board Proposed by Representative Wilson
A nine member federal commission to advise on new legislation for American industries would be appointed by the president and serve without salary. The body would have authority to spend 25000 dollars and propose measures to Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Last of Monitor crew member dies in York city
Lidward Berry aged seventy one the sole surviving crew member of the Civil War ironclad Monitor was found dead in York Pennsylvania where he had lived a quiet life He was a native of Sweden and died of heart disease long illness end of sentence.
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Lidward Berry
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Sweden
Yerkes Pictures Sell Well in New York Auction
New York reports total receipts of 104,710 at the second session of the Yerkees and other collections sale. The combined two sessions grossed 187,220. A painting at the sales in Los Angeles brought 8,700, the highest price of the sale.
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New York
Cherles T. Yerkee
Sesajona
Cee
Leares Cacin
NCR Officials Indicted in Sherman Anti Trust Case
Cincinnati report says thirty National Cash Register officials and employees from Dayton faced a federal grand jury indictment on three counts for criminal violation of the Sherman act. The charges allege long running restraints, monopolization through buyouts and pressuring competitors, and aiding by bribing rivals and signaling transport and credit schemes.
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Towa City
Johson County Grand Jury
BE. D. Murphy
Iowa City
Murphy
Cincinnati
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Inet
la Sargé
Beattie Race Sees Gil Renominated Against Parish
Hirata C. Gil who was recalled as mayor last year for alleged misconduct has been renominated by a large vote to run against Thomas A Parish in the election on March 6.
Wheat shipments through canal favor American bottoms
The record shows Canadian canal traffic with British ships carrying 486,300 bushels and American ships transporting 1,286,000 bushels. The data indicates most shipments went to American bottoms from the wheat trade through the canal.
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Owawae
Cau
Cut Throat to Get Teeth
In Wichita Kansas a dentist had to push Mrs Alice Miller’s throat to remove her fake tooth plate that was stuck after a tooth caught on a pole.
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Wichita
Kan
Alice Miller
Mine disaster at Wichita Coal Company kills miners near Lehigh
In Lehigh Oklahoma a mine explosion at Wichita Coal Company No 5 entombed several workers. Six bodies recovered, more believed buried as shafts filled with smoke. Officials estimate missing workers range from fifteen to thirty five.
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Lehigh
Okla—Wight
Wichita Coa
Country swept by storm across vast central states
Terrific western and southwestern blizzard battered Kansas Missouri and Texas then moved east fueling heavy snowfall in Indiana Kentucky and Ohio. The multi state storm series caused widespread property damage as the nation faces renewed cold and travel disruption.
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New York
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Georgia
Road Indicted on Rebating Charges in Rail Layoffs
Federal grand jury returns indictments against Chicago lines Lake Shore Michigan Southern Michigan Central and Big Four officials over alleged rail rebates. Charges allege rebates tied to transport of several burlesque companies.
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Lake Stern & Michigan Bouthern
Michigan Central
Big Four
Flood Victims Aid Across Europe and Aviation Study Progress
Flood-stricken Andalusia receives aid from across Europe including a generous papal contribution. In Madison Wisconsin aviation study expands at the college, driven by interest in aeronautical science and early flight technology.
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Ald
Gibraltar
Andalusia
Europe
El Paso Officials Seek U S Protection as Juarez Tensions Rise
Washington reports Gen Pascual Orozco moving 1400 rebels toward Juarez, sparking El Paso calls for defense to safeguard 45,000 residents. Mayor Kelley leads El Paso delegation to Secretary Stimson at the White House and War Department for action to prevent harm if fighting erupts.
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el Paso
C. BE. Kelley
Stimson
Juarez
RAIL CHIEFS IN CONFERENCE ON ENGINEER WAGE DEMAND
New York executive officials from major eastern rail systems met to discuss the engineers wage push a 16 percent rise sought by the locomotive engineers. The plan would affect lines east of Chicago north of the Chesapeake and Ohio and south of the Canadian border. Railroads view the demand as unlikely to be justified by current conditions.
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New York
Chicago
Chesapeake & Ohio
Split Vote in Oklahoma City Convention Chooses Galbreath
Democratic state convention adjourned after hours of wrangling naming a date with Clark and Wilson factions split. Robert Galbreath launched as national committeeman by unanimous vote.
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Oklahoma City
Ohio
Gales
Clark
Wilson
Robert Galbreath
Frisco Restores City Offices After 1906 Disaster
San Francisco resumes municipal operations in a new city hall while abandoning three former office buildings. The mayor and police chief relocate to the rebuilt hall, marking a return to stability for the city government.
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Giry
San Francisco
San Franciaco
Mnnicipality
Ws New Dall of Justice
City oMoleta
Promising Crop Outlook Amid War Strains Across Canada
The report notes Western Canada faced hardship while other regions benefited from war conditions. Farmers shifted to land in the border areas and Canada with purchases at various prices per acre. Moisture and early planting promise a strong crop in 1912, though some farmers lack updated government literature.
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Canada
Whitoh
Ona Haat
Udion
Dréega
Rumor Claims Cuticura Remedies Cure Child Eczema
A reader from Plat City Utah recounts a severe baby rash that worsened until Cuticura Remedies were used. After applying Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment, the skin cleared and the head healed, with hair regrowth noted. Urges samples from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Iset
Myre
Francs Lund
Plats City
Utah
Dept. L
Boston
All the Same. A Grocer's Prompt Offer
A young woman enters a grocer shop and asks about a fruit or item previously bought. The grocer confirms ten similar items hanging, and she buys three, addressing the shopkeeper with meek terms. The text advertises Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach regulation.
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Albop
Unclear Fragment Sparks Winter Image and Names
Fragmentary text presents a jumble of names and weather imagery with garbled phrases. It lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects to form a clear news item.
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