Republican Outlook in Chicago Convention Fight
Washington dispatch notes Republicans largely uninstructed with 64 days to convention. Roosevelt versus Hughes dominates a split field as New York and Michigan weigh strong delegates. Democratic lead backs President. party top bosses wary of nominating a rival.
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Roosevelt and Hughes Divide Vote In Michigan Primaries
Special to The Washington Fest from Detroit reports Michigan Republicans split between Hughes and Roosevelt for the Presidential nomination with Roosevelt strong in 4 years ago’s electoral vote state. The first presidential preferential primary nears, fate of Comatock for Democratic committeeman unsettled. Ford and Alden Smith appear as favorite sons with German indorsements for Ford.
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Sherman Favorite Son of Illinois for the White House
Special to The Washington Post Chicago April 2 Senator Lawrence R Sherman is likely to secure the Illinois Republican delegation for the presidential nomination. If he loses he may lose supporters to the leading nominee. Sherman aims to defeat John Maynard Harlan for delegate-at-large while avoiding engagement in the Deneen and Thompson intra party fights. Democratic primaries show Sullivan Dunne and Harrison factions, with Wilson instruction for all but one candidate.
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La Follette and Phillips Trade Roosevelt Charges in Primary
In Milwaukee on the eve of the Republican primary Senator La Follette and Governor Phillips trade accusations that the other side is secretly for Theodore Roosevelt. Phillips partisans call La Follette a stalking horse for Roosevelt and predict defections after a favorable vote. La Follette supporters counter that Phillips delegates would back Roosevelt when ready. Phillips denies the claim and says some delegates would back Justice Hughes if he would accept the nomination.
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Indiana Republicans To Nominate This Week
Indianapolis Ind April 2 The Indiana State Republican convention will be held Wednesday and Thursday this week It is expected to be the largest in ten years Charles W Fairbanks will be indorsed for President Two nominees for United States senator are to be named There are hot contests for practically all the nominations
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Virginia Progressives to Convene Executive Committee
Roanoke April 2 State Chairman Percy and Stephenson of Norfolk issued a call for an executive committee meeting in Richmond on April 8 to set time and place for a State convention. The notice was received via a letter from Stephenson to John R. St. Clair from the Sixth district.
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Wilsons land at Crisfield on Chesapeake Bay
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived by yacht Mayflower at Crisfield Maryland after a Chesapeake Bay cruise. About 6000 people greeted them as Mrs. Wilson received a large bouquet of sweet peas and violets. The Crisfield police escorted the presidential party ashore.
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Roosevelt Roots Prep Talk Favors Preparedness Platform
Report on April luncheon indicates aim was to align Root and Roosevelt factions against Woodrow Wilson's administration. Discussion centered on national preparedness, with Bacon acting to heal rifts and push Roosevelt as a potential Republican nominee. Roosevelt receptive to leading a unity effort, while Hughes’ candidacy remains uncertain.
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Jews Exiled to Siberia Decree Sends Hostages East
New York reports that the Russian government orders Jewish hostages from Temberg and other Helan cities now in Kiev and expelled by administrative order to be sent to Siberia. The decree is said to respond to petitions for release from native country and permits some non Jewish hostages to choose residence within military operation zones.
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King George Donates 500000 to Treasury
London April 2 King George has placed 100000 pounds at the disposal of the treasury. A letter with the donation states it should be used as deemed best by his majesty's government in view of the war.
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Brief Items From War Capitals Giving Day Events
PARIS The Germans launched heavy attacks east of the Meuse and captured Calllette wood south of Fort Deouaumont. LONDON Three large British ships and one Norwegian steamer sunk in last 24 hours. BERLIN Intense fighting east of Baranovichi, general situation unchanged on the eastern front. PARIS Germany's last colony in East Africa gone with no hope of ever being regained. LONDON Another air raid caused 16 deaths and 100 injuries, total two day casualties 59 killed and 166 injured. THE HAGUE Holland has no thoughts of immediate hostilities. BERLIN The capture of 1000 yards of trenches near Malancourt brings Germans near Le Mort Homme.
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Venizelos Resumes Active Greek Politics
Former Greek premier Venizelos announces in the Herald his first in a series addressing Greece’s politics. He criticizes King Constantine and the postdevolution government as weak, calling government figures “straw men” and saying no change is likely without strong public pressure. Venizelos says he communicated the article to the Associated Press.
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Hughes Leads New York Democrats For Wilson
The New York Herald reports strong Hughes support among Republicans and solid Democratic backing for Wilson. City delegates favor Hughes, while upstate leaders back Whitman for renomination. Barnes is unlikely to win a national committee seat. New York uses 482 public school polling places in Tuesday primaries opening at 8 and closing at 5.
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British Zeppelin Commander Prisoner Speaks on Raids and Life
London April 2 Lieut Comdr Breithaupt commander of the Zeppelin U 15 now a prisoner describes the raid over English towns and the Thames estuary. He says the Iron Cross bears the October 1915 date and recalls training at Hendon. He and his crew report limited hunger, comfortable British quarters, and no hatred for British sailors while asserting they did their duty.
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Verdun Battle Intensifies at Vaux Fort Hold
Paris dispatch reports three weeks of deadly Verdun fighting with German shells lighting the battlefield as French positions at Vaux fort hold firm. German infantry swarm rubble and prepare for renewed assault while French staff seek to conserve troops for a combined offensive.
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Germany’s Colonial Empire Lost Forever to Kaiser Says Paris
Paris notes that bad weather harmed entente barriers and allowed mines to drift, increasing North Sea submarine activity over three weeks. It claims Britain will soon conquer German East Africa, sealing the empire’s fate and Germany’s outlet from Europe, warning of harsh peace terms.
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Scotland Suffers In New Air Raids In April
Reports say Scottish civilians and tram workers were injured in air raid blasts. A tramcar inspector was killed and a woman tram conductor lost a leg. Several houses were wrecked and one dwelling collapsed but a five-member family survived with no serious injuries. Berlin reports credit German airship raids on London and southern England with fires and silenced batteries.
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10 000 TO QUIT IN SUBWAYS
Ten thousand laborers in New York subway construction will strike tomorrow morning over wage increases and union recognition. The Tunnel and Subway Constructors International Union decided the action at a meeting, saying contractors had not formally refused their demands. The walkout will include laborers timbermen and timber helpers, about 95 percent of the new subway workforce.
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Germany’s Reply to Inquiry Delayed Until Investigation
The United States awaits Berlin’s formal reply on the Sussex Manchester Enginee r and Englishman cases as Berlin conducts its own probe. Ambassador Gerard will be advised of results. evidence from Berlin and other sources may reach the State Department this week for Cabinet consideration. Officials push caution to avoid straining ties with Germany without conclusive proof. Lane returns from California for the cabinet meeting. McAdoo absent in South America. The Achilles sinking is not confirmed for American citizens. consular reports expected.
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Holland Remains at Peace Amid Tense Frontiers
In The Hague authorities say no immediate prospect of Holland entering war. Germany has tightened forces along the frontier and Holland has precautionary measures for its elite, but officials stress peace despite rising tension and no imminent hostilities.
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Asquith Guest of Rome at Capitoline Reception
British Prime Minister Herbert H. Asquith attended a grand reception at Rome’s capitol hosted by Mayor Prince Prospero Colonna. He sent a message of faith to the Italian army and people as crowds waved flags and bands played patriotic airs in a rousing farewell at the station.
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Germans Take Offensive Near Baranovichi In War Reports
Petrograd reports greater German activity southwest of Minsk around Baranovichi with ongoing fighting against Russian forces. The front elsewhere remains largely unchanged as minor clashes occur near the Ikakull bridgehead. Russian mines near Novo Selki south of Krevo show Russian efforts against German positions.
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Baldwin cables Wilson about Sussex injury
Paria April 2 James Mark Baldwin of Baltimore whose daughter was seriously injured in the cross channel steamer Sussex explosion released a cable to President Wilson. The message demands reparation for assault on American life and liberty and notes the woman traveler with an American passport is hovering between life and death.
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