Borah accuses funders of buying party conventions
Senator Borah charges big financial interests seek to control Republican and Democratic conventions through pre election spending. He cites Wood and Lowden camps, predicts rival candidates will spend heavily, and pushes bills to cap expenditures and require disclosure with penalties. A third term for Wilson is debated as Borah alleges evidence of attempts.
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Navy officers blame Daniels for shortages and readiness failures
Washington March 26 Two naval officers Rear Admiral Plunket and Captain Taussig testified before the Senate naval committee that Secretary Daniels refused to approve personnel increases before entry into the war and that the navy department pressed reports of a manpower shortage. Taussig said the fleet was unprepared while Plunkett cited ammunition and crew turnover as hampering gunnery. Plunkett recalled German gunnery at Jutland, noting 1914 conditions and British reversals.
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Borah Attack Sparks Senate Backing for Wood Aide
New York reports march twenty sixth with Congressmen Norman Gould and Thomas W. Miller rallying as campaign managers for General Leonard Wood. They reply to attacks in a formal stance, pledging to defend Wood in the Senate. The episode centers on partisan pushback and defense of Wood's wartime leadership.
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Fletcher tells naval board orders not obeyed in Antilles convoy sinking
Rear Admiral Fletcher testified before a naval board of inquiry that his orders to escort the convoy including the transport Antilles, sunk off the French coast in 1917, were not obeyed by Lieutenant Commander Freeman. He stated he did not know Freeman sailed with part of the convoy until Freeman’s report arrived. The inquiry reviews Admiral Sims removing Fletcher from Brest command after the Antilles loss.
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Atlanta
Kidnappers Seize Paul Little in Lexington Hotel
Paul Little, 12, was held for 38 hours in a Lexington hotel bathroom. He telephoned home to report threats and was released as two suspects sought in several states remain at large. A ransom note demanding 25 000 was found after his rescue.
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Lexington
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R. Q Little
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Federal judge offers solution in old oil land dispute
Oklahoma City March 26 Joint receivers to represent Oklahoma and Texas would be appointed to manage the disputed Red river bed oil tract develop its wells and collect revenue until ownership is settled in the U S supreme court Judge B R Williams announced in the hearing of the Judsonia Development association of Oklahoma versus Sam Sparks and others of Texas Texas attorneys appearing as friends of the court said they could not accept the offer and Oklahoma counsel were unsure if their clients would agree to receivership
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Defense wins point in Searle murder trial ruling
In Deadwood South Dakota on March 26 the court barred the skull of the murdered Mrs Hilda Neary as evidence, shaping the trial of Mr and Mrs George Searle for her murder. The defense secured a procedural ruling that limited the prosecution’s use of the skull in the proceedings.
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Times endorses Chronicle auto show plan for Twin Falls
The Twin Falls Times supports the Chronicle plan to stage a five day automobile show May 10 to 15 at Magel Brothers building. It will use both floors to display the season's motor cars. The Times urges dealer participation and public support to make the event a city wide success and hopes it becomes an annual, state prominent showcase.
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Chronicle Auto Show aims for unprecedented crowds
The Chronicle announces its big Automobile Show opening in May with top talent and extensive attractions. Dr H Partlowe travels to Chicago to secure high quality acts, while the main draw remains the vast display of cars and trucks. Aims include continuous entertainment from Monday morning to Saturday night and lodging for thousands, with a city-wide registration bureau to manage accommodations.
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New Mexico Delegates Instructed for Wood
Santa Fe March 26 New Mexico's delegates to the national Republican convention tonight were instructed for Major General Leonard Wood for the presidential nomination. Action followed a motion to endorse General Wood without instruction.
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Mollie the Galloway Cow Makes a Travel Record
Mollie a Galloway cow arrived at the University of California Berkeley after a four day one hour and eleven minute journey. The route and time mark a noted travel feat as the remarkable animal reached the campus in Berkeley California.
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Berkeley
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University of California
U S Note Urges Chilean Restraint Over South American Tensions
An official summary released by the state department outlines the U S note to Chile urging efforts to prevent hostilities on the west coast of South America amid Bolivian and Peruvian disturbances in La Paz and tensions with Bolivia. It notes Chilean reactions and criticisms from Mercurio and the American Chamber of Commerce in Valparaiso.
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