La Follette Wins and Milwaukee Votes Lead in Wisconsin
Wisconsin returns show Robert M. La Follette favored for the Republican national convention with strong delegates elected from Milwaukee and other counties. Chicago Mayor Busse's Republicans gain control of city hall while Chicago and surrounding cities report decisive rolls for the liquor law stance, with Milwaukee and Madison elections reflecting license changes and a broad push on saloon questions across the state.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Robert M. A Follette
Chicago
Issac Stephenson
Marinette
Henry A. Willams
Brumder
Atley Peterson
Soldiers’ Grove
S. Alteman
West Salem
Tomah
Altoma
Wkenes
W. J
Busse
Alfred LD. Williston
Charles M. Tlha Iaon
Hiollown
Repson Avanjoriiv
Freeport
Aurora
Elgi Ster
Kankakee
Jollet
Murpibera
Altan
Edwardsville
Granite City
Allan
Vertes
Rock Island
Pontiac
Decatur
Dixon
Benton
Shelbyville
Georgetown
Pay
Tei Paso
Salcony
Satoon Uestion
Salinees
Lincoln, Nebr
Lincoln
Plan for New Montreal Line Attracts Attention
Liverpool reports that White Star Line plans a Liverpool to Montreal service with four large 24 knot liners. The move, possibly with Dominion Line and Grand Trunk Railways, is unconfirmed as officials refuse to confirm or deny. An auction titled The Lenten Sale opens at Sloan's, 4407 G St., today from 11 am to 3 pm featuring antique furniture, books, paintings, and accessories.
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White Star Steamship Coms
Montreal
Dominion Line
Grand Trunk Railroad
White Star
Sloan‘s
King's Daughter Restored at Dresden Arrival
Little Pia Monica, soon Princess Anna of Saxony, arrived with her father the King of Saxony after a Leipzig welcome. Crowds cheered as Princesses Margaret and Alix greeted her, while siblings awaited at the station. Toselli plans to separate from her husband and settle in Germany.
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Brenden
Washington Post
London
Saxony
Toselli
Dresden
Leipzig
Anna of
Royal
Margaret
Alix
Frederick Christian
Badische Kurler
Karlsruhe
Stenora Toselli
Germany
McCormick seeks escape from Chicago threats to Manhattan
Mrs Harold McCormick daughter of Joan D Rockefeller arrived in New York with her children to flee months of Black Hand letters and crank messages. The writers warned of kidnapping demands and threats to dynamite the Chicago home.
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Harold McCormick
New York
Chicago
Joan D. Rockefeller
Manhattan
McCormick House
McCormick
Public row at Cooper Union over proposed Hisberg law amendment
A disturbance at Cooper Union’s People's Institute gathering erupted when Chief Speaker William M. Ivins was accused as a “tool of the traction thieves.” The clash moved from the hall to the Fifth Street police station, ending as blows were exchanged and a cryptogram protest circulated. President Charles Sprague Smith condemned the disruption and Ivins challenged the accusation, while a midsection brawl occurred at the venue.
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Washington Post
New York
Cooper Union
People's Institute
Wi Jant M. Iv
Fifth Street
Charles Sprague Smith
Institute
Ivins
Smith
L. S. Bedford
Manhattan Single Tax Club
Mr. Ivins
Emma Goldman Set In Winnipeg Immigration Impasse
Emma Goldman, active in socialist circles and labor outreach in St. Paul, attempted to reenter the United States via the border at Noyes after a Winnipeg lecture tour. Immigrant inspectors stopped her for disguise but she claimed U.S. citizenship and a hearing followed. Officials planned to permit entry upon presenting her father’s U.S. citizenship proof, pending Washington guidance.
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Man
Emma Goldman
St. Paul
Mit
United States
Noyes
United
Dividend Despite Robbery At Banca Miners Bank
Special to The Washington Fest from Chihuahua Mexico reports that the Banca Miners capital stock mainly owned by Enrique Creel Mexican Ambassador to the United States will rise to 7 050 000 from 5 000 000. Stockholders vote an 11 percent dividend despite a recent robbery loss of 283 000.
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Washington
Chihuahua
Mex
Banca
Enrique Creel
United States
Hungry Hoboes Rob Train At Ogden Utah
An extra westbound freight train near Zacine was surrounded by a gang of hungry tramps. A refrigerator car was broken open and large quantities of bacon and other meats were stolen. Five trainmen in charge managed to cope with the hungry raiders who warned the crew not to interfere, intent on obtaining food by any means.
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Ogden
Utah
Navy Mail Sack Incident Sparks Caracas Crisis Debate
In Caracas a tensioned exchange surrounds the Tacoma mail pouch incident with Venezuela and the United States. Editorials in Fl Constitucional criticize President Roosevelt as a potential dictator while warning of a clash over sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine.
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United States
Republica of New World
Con_quest
Russell
Tacoma
Caracas
Castro
Fl Constitucional
Roosevelt
Venezuela
Foreign Office
Post-Office
la Guaira
W. W. Russell
Washington
Editoriz
New World
America
Paul
Bay State May Balk Gardner Out For Secretary
Massachusetts Republicans clash over whether delegates to the national convention shall be instructed for Secretary Taft. Senator Lodge and his son in law Gardner oppose each other, while Taft backers claim a majority of Bay State delegates support the Secretary of War. Anticipated Friday convention showdown could test unity and strategy.
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Taft
Senator Lodge
Representative Gardner
Lodge
Gardner
Republican Party of
Cw Dial
Sonator
Crane
Bay State
Mr. Lodge
Bay State Contest Goes On Amid Instructed Delegates Debate
Boston April 7 The Massachusetts Republican scene shifts as former Gov Bytes withdraws from the race for four at large Chicago delegates while Senator Lodge and Crane back uninstructed delegates and no resolutions favoring a single candidate. Bates Long and Col Bigney split the rest, with Taft supporters pressing to back their candidate in Chicago despite public statements.
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Taft
Boston
Massachusetts
John L. Bytes
Chicago
Henry Cabot Lode
W. Murray Grane
Tof
Lodge
Crane
Bates
Long
Col
Bigney
Von Hermann Accused in Elopement and Publicity Links
Mrs. Von Hermann claims Mauda Thorkeon known as Brooklyn actress appears in many cities with Von Hermann and Miss Marlowe or Mrs. Backus. The suit says he acted as deputy manager and press agent for Miss Marlowe both in the U S and abroad. Mrs. Von Hermann was a Lynn High School pupil when she eloped, later living in Hamilton and New York. She has posed for artists including Harrison Fisher.
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Mauda Thorkeon
Brooklyn
Aare
von Hermann
Asquith Cabinet Guess in London April Forecast
London April 8 Herbert H Asquith has gone to Biarritz to consult King Edward about forming a new cabinet and will not return before next Saturday The Chronicle foresees a cabinet with Asquith Lloyd George Tweedmouth Crewe McKenna Churchill Runciman and others in key posts.
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London
Herbert v. Asquith
Biarritz
Edward
H. HH. Asquith
Treasury
David Lloyd-George
Lord Tweedmouth
Earl OF Crewe
Reginald McKenna
Admiralty
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
Board of Education
Koch Arrives in America for Year’s Rest from Science
Dr Robert Koch eminent bacteriologist of Berlin arrives in New York aboard the Bronprinzessin Cecélie after more than thirty years of arduous study. He plans to take a year's rest in visiting countries previously unknown to him, marking a pause in his extraordinary labors.
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New York
Robert FE. Koch
Berlin
Cecélie
Dustins Farnum Denies Gould Affair Claims
Dustin Farnum, named by Howard Gould in a suit against his wife, states the charges are false and he never met Mrs Gould. He recalls meeting her years ago at an entertainment and says Gould’s allegations are unfounded, noting he has his own touring car and never allowed women to ride with him. Buffalo Bill Cody also dismisses Gould's narrative and says the Goulds’ marital troubles do not concern him.
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Washington Post
New York
Dustin Farnum
Howard Gould
Toflay
Gould
Farnum
Mr. Gould
St. Regia
D&em
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Katherine Clemmons
Col. Cody
Stratford Hotel
Harmon Withdraws From Governor Race Declared By Har mon Statement
Cincinnati April 7 Judson Harmon withdraws from the Democratic nomination race for governor. He issues a statement saying he is out of the race and that several other men are considered candidates. He adds that they are worthy and capable and that the party will be strengthened by their efforts.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Vyey
Uncertain Path Ahead in Racing Legislation Battle
Albany reports a tight Senate race over Agnew Hart bills to end public betting at tracks. Twenty six votes needed for final passage. a single shift could defeat. Several Republicans face defections while Democrats largely oppose. Grattan’s stance uncertain amid editorial pressure from the Albany Journal.
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Agnew- Hart
Rughes
Senate
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Niagara
Emerson
Warren
Gilchrist
Kings
Wemple
Schenectady
Burr
Suffolk
Cassidy
Schuyler
Wilcox
Auburn
Ags
Grattan
Albany Journal
Knapp
HAC
Foelker
Raines
Agnew
West Virginia Municipal Elections Results Across Cities
West Virginia municipal elections were held in several cities. Boswood re-elected mayor Democrat Joseph Mahood by a large margin. Parkersburg Republicans won most offices. St Marys voted R. H. Triplett Democrat mayor by 25. Clarksburg elected FEJ Wood mayor and W H Cale city clerk. Republican dominance noted in council seats and county races.
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St. Marys
Straus Visits Calumet Industries and School
Secretary of Commerce Franklin D. Roosevelt’s predecessor? The text notes Mbug, Gay' 2Abem Straus visiting Calum bes, hosted by the public schools and the largest Young Men’s Christian Association. He spoke on Industrial Education at the secondary Industrial School where students learn vocations, with a dinner by pupils and a reception at the YMCA.
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Gay
Straus
Young Men's Christian Association
Ice Trust Case Fails In New York Grand Jury
A New York special grand jury reported it found insufficient evidence to indict the American Ice Company or its president Wesley M. Oler. It criticized the attorney general’s move to withdraw the case and said officials attempted to mislead the grand jury about the proceedings and their reasons.
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New York
Grand Jury
American Ice Company Today
American Ice Company
Wesley M. Oler
Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General
Great New York auto parade led by 1898 Haynes car
The New York Automobile Trade Association staged the carnival week parade along Broadway to celebrate ten years of modern autos. The 1898 Haynes car led the line from the Smithsonian Institution but was stopped by police for speeding and lacking a number. Haynes was discharged after revealing the car’s history and that the number was kept under the seat.
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New York
New York Automobile Trade Association
Broadway
Fifty-seventh Street
Twenty-third Street
Fifth Avenue
Fashion
110Th Street
Columbia Circle
Haynea
Smithsonian Institution
Lwoud Haynes
Kerrigan
Seventh Avenue
West Side Court
Dual Life of St Louis Founder Ends in Poverty
Dr. James Shepard Cabanne, 69, founder of the Cabanne Place district, died today at St. Vincent's Asylum after a career from affluence to poverty. In St Louis he was known as Wealthy physician, while in North St. Louis he was called Mr. Norris. His wife Mrs. Cabanne divorced him. he later married Della Woherty, mother of four, who lived with the Norris children in the North St. Louis home.
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St. Louis
James Shepard Cabanne
Sst. Louis
Robbers Defy Villagers In Ontario Bank Raid
Report from St Catherines Ontario dated April 7 says three men from Buffalo attempted to blow open a safe at the Imperial Bank in St Davids. A first explosion woke the village as robbers held residents at gunpoint while one tried to force the safe. They fled toward Niagara Falls with two guards keeping villagers at bay. Separate item from Topeka Kansas notes robbers dynamited the state bank in Huron and escaped with 500 after wrecking the building. six men believed involved fled on handcars.
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Ontario
Buffalo
Imperial Bank
St. Davids
Afether Judge
Niagara Falls
Topeka
Yans
Huron
John G. Wilson Dies at 36 General Attorney for B and O
John G. Wilson, general attorney of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on April 7 from cerebrospinal meningitis after an unsuccessful operation. He had fought grip and cancerous illness for about two weeks and was moved to the capital yesterday when meningitis developed. He was 36 years old.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Jonn G. Wilson
Johnna Hopkins Hospital
Wilson
Toapital
Mbningitie
Rockefeller and Allies Face Major Fines in Trust Trials
The government aims to join the Standard Oil case in Western New York next week with 19 indictments totaling 1,433 counts. If convicted, the company could face up to 28.66 million dollars, while related Chicago rebates cases threaten up to 26 million dollars. Rockefeller and associates reportedly consider offering terms, potentially sparing pending counts.
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New York
Landis
John Callan O'Laughlin
Judicial District
Corporation
Chicago
Rial
Chicago and Eastern Ulions Railroad
Tennessee
Bonaparte
Edwin Sims
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Federal Court of Appeals
Atorney Sims
Zevvernment
Commissioner of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ratea
New ‘York Central and
Heian River ~Redhoad Company
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