Massachusetts Delegation Chooses Unpledged Taft Support
Four Massachusetts delegates to the Republican national convention will go to Chicago unpledged. Senators Lodge and Crane, ex-Secretary of the Navy Long, and Sidney O. Wisney were chosen. The state party endorsed Governor Guild as a possible vice presidential candidate and supported a tariff revision. A nonpledge resolution was adopted as a compromise to avoid a convention contest that could harm the party.
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United States
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Navy
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Convertia
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Taft League
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Hughes to Be Indorsed at Republican State Convention
New York April 11 Reports of dissension over endorsing Governor Hughes for the presidential nomination circulated amid expectations of a floor fight. The mood has cleared and the convention proceeds with the Hughes endorsement in sight.
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Hughes
Hughes Endorsement Plan Set For State Republican Convention
The Hughes League executive committee adopted resolutions leaving delegate at large selections to the State convention. Representative Fassett arrives with endorsements for Governor Hughes for president and backing for national and state administrations. The Republican state committee forecasts a harmonious convention and delegation slate including General Woodford and ex-Mayor Seth Low with Hazzard and Butler as delegates. The convention assembles at Carnegie Hall at 11 a.m. today.
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Chemung
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Carnegie Hall
Taft Speaks In Louisville On Tariff and Trust Policy
Secretary Taft spoke at Hopkins theater after a Louisville visit that included a reception at the Galt House and dinner with Hon. Marshall Bullitt. He defended McKinley and Roosevelt policy, urged tariff revision on protective grounds, opposed Bryan on trusts and corporate ideas, and urged fair treatment for workers and Negroes amid a broader political exchange.
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Taft
Hopkins Theater
Crescent Hill
Galt House
Marshall Bullitt
Hopkins’ Theater
United States
Kentucky
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Crops Save the Situation in Early Spring Trade Outlook
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review notes little change in commercial conditions with slow progress after a strong first quarter. Weather supports seasonable apparel retail and crop prospects look brighter. Manufacturing returns vary as some mills resume while others cut back. Textile and footwear factories across New England show mixed activity patterns.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
New England
Happy under affliction in Brooklyn invalid Mollie Fancher
New York April 11 Good fortune comes to Mollie Fancher famed Brooklyn invalid long confined to bed for forty three years. She inherits two hundred dollars from a friend’s will filed for probate in Kings County surrogate’s office. She learned the news while bedridden and said she remains content, adding she has ups and downs but stays happy. The accident in 1865 left her largely paralyzed after a fall from a Fulton Street car.
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Broklyn
Baby Weighs Twenty Three Ounces In Lackawanna County
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 11 a tiny girl born to Mr and Mrs George Diehl at the Boulevard hotel weighs twenty three ounces. Doctors deem her perfectly formed and healthy for her size and expect she will live.
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Lackawanna County
George Diehl
Boulevard Hotel
Ideal Booze Stand Moves Across County Lines
Traverse City April 11 Willis Sanford a Wexford village saloon keeper plans to move his saloon a short distance into Grand Traverse county rather than risk Wexford going dry. If Grand Traverse also voted dry he could choose Benzie or Manistee though Albert Kulpp remains within Grand Traverse.
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Willis Sanford
Wexford
Wexford County
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Grand Traverse
Benzie
Four Corners
Albert Kulpp
Hague Decree Action Invites Experts to London
Washington April 11 Great Britain invites governments from the last Hague conference to send experts to London to formulate a code of procedure for the proposed international prize court. The United States government will be represented at the London meeting. The date is not fixed.
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Great Britain
London
United States
Incendiary Fires Prompt Chinese Government Action
Peking reports repeated incendiary attempts with many thwarted, triggering an official investigation ordered by the throne. Over three weeks, property valued at about 5,000,000 taels has burned. Authorities suspect revolutionists and have issued broad police measures, including a list of revolutionists and fifty seven Japanese to arrest on sight.
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Othe
Local Cigar Dealer Ends 43 Day Fast on Illness Warning
Day F Elmore of Los Angeles ended a consecutive forty three day fast after drinking clam broth and milk in small amounts and resuming solid foods. He weighed thirty eight pounds less, attributed his decision to a St Paul death during a similar fast, and noted daily exercise including a climb to Mount Wilson with return on day thirty nine while the end was prompted by danger to others.
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Cal
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St. Paul
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Mount Wilson
Canastota High School Principal Sued Over Bath Incident
Utica April 11 John E B Vincent principal of Canastota high school is sued for 1000 damages after ordering a twelve year old pupil Jennie Behringer bathed scrubbed and clothed by a young woman teacher. Mrs Lottie Redringer says assault and alleges the daughter suffered illness and soreness for two weeks.
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Utica
N. Y
John EB. Vincent
Canastota High School
Jennie Behringer
Lottie Redringer
Civil Service Rule Enforced in County Race
Terre Haute Ind April 11 In obedience to President Roosevelt s order that no employer in the civil service should take active part in political management Gauger F C Kensinger who is a candidate for county treasurer has been asked to resign.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Roosevelt
Gauger F.C. Kensinger
Markets in Chicago as of April 11 1908
Chicago markets report higher prices across hogs cattle and sheep with official receipts 16294 yesterday and 7000 estimated for today. hogs range from 5 70 to 6 20 for mixed packers and heavy shipping grades from 6 05 to 6 20. cattle and sheep mostly steady and bulk sales between 6 00 and 6 15 for hogs. grain firm bids from Beach Wickham Grain Co. and Postal Telegraph Bidg.
John A Babcock With The North American Commission Company
John A Babcock is identified with the North American Commission Company offering services. The note promises availability and a guarantee of a square deal, emphasizing straightforward dealings.
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North American Commission Company
Publicity Questioned for Electors Campaign Donations
Washington April 11 The hearings before the election committee discussed extending public disclosure of campaign contributions to presidential elector candidates. Cochran argued for constitutionality, while Hantuck claimed state jurisdiction over electors. Belmont urged broad publicity amid debate on bill wording and public interest.
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Bonuse Committee
Congress
Cochran
Hantuck
Tia
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Perry Belmont
Publicity League
Pension Bill Filed Expands Widow Rates for Veterans
Washington April 11 report shows Lowdenslager introduces a blanket pension of 14 dollars monthly to widows of officers or enlisted men who died from wounds or disease in line of duty during Indian wars Mexico or the civil war, with lesser rates for earlier or shorter service and for widows whose marriage preceded or followed service by specified years.
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House
Lowdenslager
Committee On Pensions
Army
Navy
Mexico
Peace in the House as naval bill takes center stage
In Washington on April 11 the House of Representatives held an orderly session focused largely on the naval appropriation bill. The dove of peace hovered over the chamber, with minimal party clashes and parleying on parliamentary questions. The Senate was not in session.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Professorsban Hat Bans at Indiana University Classes
Indiana University professors bar the "Merry Widow" hat in classrooms after spring vacation. Few wore them before break, but several returning students brought the umbrella-like hats, prompting a ban.
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Ind
Indiana University
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