Hughes Leads in New York Presidential Primary
New York state results show a split Republican delegation among Hughes Roosevelt and Root with Hughes leading. Barnes appears defeated for national committee. Whitman ranks last for delegate at large. Democrats face no strong contest. Roosevelt solid with Progressive delegation. notable battles in Kings and Nassau counties and Bria county wo events.
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Republicans Elect Mayor And Aldermen at Hartford
Hartford April 4 Frank Haggarty a young Republican lawyer and former postmaster was elected mayor of Stortford by a plurality of 869 over Democrat Richard J Kinsella who had 4841 votes. Democratic board of aldermen displaced by Republican body. James T Farrell longtime Democratic assessor and one of Kinsella's sponsors was decisively beaten. Former United States Senator Morgan G Bulkeley returned to local politics as Flagerty manager.
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Wets and Drys Carry Cities in Illinois Vote
In Illinois and nearby cities voters weighed local option questions. Waukegan Bloomington and Lockport voted to repeal prohibition while others backed wet or dry statuses. The results reflected two years of prohibition facing communities along the Lake Michigan shore.
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Indiana Republicans Gather For State Convention Today
Indiana Republicans assemble for their state convention with expectations of a large gathering. Delegates from 13 congressional districts will be chosen tomorrow night, along with two delegates from each district and four at large. Prominent figures mentioned include Edward C. Torer of Anderson and Will Hays, with possibilities of Gov Durbin and Fred Simons as contenders.
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Roosevelt Penrose and Knox Reported In Favor of Naming
Washington dispatch reports persistent political chatter that former Senator Knox of Pennsylvania may back Roosevelt and that Senator Penrose will also support the colonel. The luncheon brings expected effects in Washington circles as Roosevelt gains potential allies in a key state and national maneuvering.
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La Follette Loses Delegation Lead In Wisconsin Primary
Milwaukee reports show Senator La Follette failing to win Wisconsin’s delegation as Emanuel Philipp’s conservative ticket sweeps delegates at large and most districts. Delegates elected likely leave La Follette with a sixteen to ten imbalance and remain unpledged until a presidential nominee is chosen. The outcome signals a repudiation of the Wisconsin Idea amid strong upstate Progressive support.
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General Strike Declared In Tampico Oil Fields
Private advices report a general strike began Monday among oil field workers in Tampico with employees of all companies except Huasteca Oil Company walking out. No details were given. State Department messages released yesterday said the Tampico area was quiet, though those notes may have been sent before the trouble escalated.
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Carranza Outlines Plan for Financial Redemption
Mexico City April 1 9 Gen Carranza issued two decrees announcing a plan for financial redemption The first decree orders a cessation of further issues of paper money The second creates a monetary commission of five led by Luis Cabrera to oversee the redemption of the present circulating medium The commission will begin work in Mexico City May 1
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Superior Votes Dry in Wisconsin Town Election
Superior Wisconsin voted dry in today’s election by 36 votes. A contest in the counts appeared probable tonight as officials tallied results from the large city, noting precedence for prohibition measures.
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Villa's Pursuit Hinge on Rail Lines and Troop Needs
A report from Gen Funston's headquarters notes Villa's southward move and the key role of railroad use to sustain the punitive expedition. Officials warn many more troops are needed, with Columbus and the Juarez–Chihuahua line as critical supply routes to confront Villa’s bands in Mexico. Regulars must replace border units, with Second Cavalry and the Third and Thirteenth Infantry as possible reinforcements.
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Democrats Sweep Chicago Aldermanic Races Amid Controversy
In Chicago on April 4 Democrats won 21 of 35 aldermanic wards, with Socialists and Republicans claiming 13. Only three Republicans bore the Thompson label as factions fought city hall control. Mayor Thompson faced accusations of spoils politics. Dr. Theodore Sacks, tuberculosis expert and head of the municipal sanatorium, died by suicide days before the vote. his death was invoked by opponents. About 100,000 fewer women voted today than last year.
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Americans Hunt Villa AfterPursuit in Mexican Villages
Cavalry under Col. Dodd drives Villa forces south from the border then encircles a Mexican village near Guerrero. The running fight lasts five hours, with American troopers displaying endurance and bravery as they pursue, capture, and scatter retreating Mexican troops while provisions and signaling use white goods to aid aircraft.
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Villa Leader Reyes Proposes Surrender With All Forces
Gen Ca nuto Reyes commanding Villa forces in Torreon says he will surrender with all his men if amnesty is granted. Gen Trevino notes the offer, while Carranza authorities warn it may be a delaying ruse. Trevino plans broad proclamations giving bandits ten days to give up horses and saddles.
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Villa Far-in-South and Will Elude U S Troops
Villa forces suffer a second defeat near Aguas Calientes as American troops press northward. Reports say Villa is far south toward Parral, while rail logistics and terrain hinder Pershing's pursuit. A mining figure notes Villa can vanish into mountains, complicating capture even with 160000 extra troops. Some still cling to rumors of Villa being wounded.
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Pershing Report on Brown Pursuit of Villa Band
War Department dispatch from Headquarters in the Field April 4 reports Maj Evans of the Tenth Cavalry near Rubio and Col Brown's squadron engaging Villa band. Natives say 20 to 40 Villistas killed near Agua Calientes, with horses seized. details await official verification. Detachments of the Twentieth and Twenty-fourth infantry are said to have crossed into Mexico. Fifth Cavalry crossing unconfirmed.
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Schwab warns armor plant would ruin Bethlehem investment
Charles M Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel, told Newark stockholders that if the government builds its armor plant the companys 7 million dollar investment would be practically worthless. He said Bethlehem has begun to urge Congress to reject the government plan to preserve its investment.
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Six Police Chiefs Nabbed in Mayor Election Riots
Kansas City April 4 Six pro tem police chiefs were arrested during a mayoral contest that erupted into a city riot. Chief Hammil had been removed by Mayor Jost, with Dawarde supporters seizing appointees. Edwards won the election as Democratic managers conceded Jost's defeat amid writs of habeas corpus and mass imprisonments.
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Chicago society woman tests a week's meals on $2.31
Mrs. L. Brackett Bishop plans to spend 291 cents weekly on meals to prove a living on little can suffice. The experiment follows a Chicago Women study that links hunger and morality among working girls. She aims for a 9 cent breakfast 9 cent lunch and 15 cent dinner daily for seven days.
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