Taft Delegates Face Branson Act Challenge In Ohio
A contentious national subcommittee ruling on delegate selection upholds Branson primary limits, complicating Ohio's path to the Republican national convention. Taft forces claim a setback. Foraker supporters hail the decision as a victory, while Michigan officials pledge strong support for Taft ahead of Chicago. Senior figures, including Taft’s allies and Foraker supporters, weigh prospects as divisions surface over delegate legitimacy and process.
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Frank Fortes
Minnesota
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New York
Ot Andersen
Youngstown
Smtr Porders
Taft Mani Rato
Buckeye
Taft
Ohio
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Subcommittee
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State Central Committee
Grand Rapids
Flood Damage in Havana and Gulf Shore Rescue Efforts
Readable fragments describe flood damage in Havana and nearby Ve arao, with waves over a seawall flooding Gulf shore drive and threatening residences. A fireman was injured and another hurt during rescues as district committees and delegates to a convention debate Taft and Foraker influence.
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Gulf
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Fey
Faetton
Taft
Foraker
Northern Democrats seek new helm for campaign committee
Northern Democrats plan a concerted push to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The effort centers on appointing a chair familiar with Northern and Western states. Rep. Ryan of Buffalo is discussed as a candidate, with Sulzer and Burton Warrison among others proposed but not confirmed.
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Nevada Troops to Stay at Goldfield as Governor Considers Order
President Roosevelt agrees with a special commission urging Nevada and Esmeralda County to maintain order in Goldfield with Federal troops only until the state legislature convenes. The report says troops should then be withdrawn, placing primary police responsibility on Nevada, while noting no insurrection existed and that the call for Federal aid was instigated by mine operators.
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Nevada
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Sparks
Pean
Moser
Griggs
Georgia
Murray
Smith
United States
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Com
Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
Union
Troops to Coerce Decision Sparks Nevada Debate
A federal commission reports that Goldfield conditions did not justify troops. It finds mine operators planned wage cuts and union exclusion with troop protection, while most miners are law abiding. The commission warns disorder could rise if troops withdraw and Nevada must act to enforce peace without federal force.
Taft to Yale Alumni Banquet in East Orange
Secretary of War Taft will speak at the Yale Alumni Association Essex County banquet in the East Orange women’s clubhouse on the evening of January 34. Gov J Franklin Fort and Prof William Lyons Phelps will also speak. Northwestern Mutual Life and Huske Smith have moved to Union Trust Building in Washington.
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Washngton Post
New York
Fatt
Yale Alumni Association
Essex County
N_ J
J. Franklin Fort
William Lyons Phelps
Thaw Jury Faces Rainy Day as Trial Opens
The Thaw jury, delayed by rain, spent a quiet Sunday at the Hotel Knickerbocker before a planned drive through Central Park. The second trial will begin tomorrow with the State outlining its case alleging a wilful murder tied to the Stanford White shooting at Madison Square Roof Garden.
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New York
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Broadway
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Broadway Tabernacle
Fifty-sixth Street
Charles E. Jefferson
Price
Central Park
Riverside Drive
Harry K Thaw
Stanford White
Francis P Garvin
Madison Square Roof Garden
Will
Veteran seeks civil war drummer boy medal
Special to The Washington Post from Trenton New Jersey dated January 18 reports Daniel Williams has applied for a civil war veteran’s medal under a 1994 act. Records show he enlisted in 1862 at age 11 years 6 months and 16 days, serving three times with the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Volunteers, currently residing at 203 Sixth Street Southeast Washington DC.
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Trenton
Adjutant Generals Office
Daniel Williams
Unite States
Willams
Williams
Sixth Streat Southeast
Washington DC
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Uprising in Berlin as mob besieges the Kaiser
Turbulent demonstrations in Berlin surge through Unter den Linden to Brandenburg Gate and beyond as police clash with marchers at Jungfern Bridge and Moritz Platz. Chants against Chancellor von Buelow echo through Jungfern Bridge and Friedrichstrasse while crowds disperse into side streets and suburbs.
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Alde
Berlin
Berlin Socialists Demand Universal Manhood Suffrage
In Berlin on January 12 thousands of Socialists and tens of thousands of sympathizers gathered in a massive demonstration demanding universal direct suffrage and a secret ballot. Police used force to break up marches around Wilhelmstrasse, with numerous injuries but no reported deaths.
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Prussia
Palace
Peril in Morocco as Hafid Proclaimed Sultan
Turbulent Fez and Tangier reports claim Mulai Hafid is proclaimed Sultan amid calls to overturn Abd al Aziz and resist French influence. Proposals include expelling French troops, restricting European quarters, and defending Morocco’s frontier with Algeria. France weighs risks with Spain and Germany, while 30000,000 awaits loan negotiations in Paris.
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Pez
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Abd-el-Aziz
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Germany
Alfonso May Visit Mexico in Latin American Tour
Madrid reports broad enthusiasm for a possible future trip by King Alfonso to Mexico and other Latin American nations. Papers discuss Latin unity against Anglo-Saxon influence, Spain's cultural role, and a suggested visit as a step toward renewed ties with Hispano-American countries. Amado Nervo endorses the idea in a letter to the press.
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United States
No City Grade Crossings
Statistics from the Pennsylvania Railroad show since January 1, 1902, 68 grade crossings on the busiest lines between New York and Washington and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have been removed. A total of 426 crossings remain, mostly on less traveled highways across 571 miles of track. The Washington terminal completion completes President Cassatt’s plan to eliminate grade crossings in major cities between New York and Washington. Elevation or lowering of tracks altered lines in Jersey City and Newark to Philadelphia, Trenton, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington.
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New Brunswick
Trenton
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Wilmington
Baltimore
Fight for a Constabulary in Nevada Special Session
Carson City January 12 Many state legislators called by Gov Sparks to a special session next Tuesday to discuss preserving or creating a state militia in Nevada arrived. Sparks hopes the session ends in two weeks. A calling of members for organization was planned, with strong factions on both sides. The Goldfield Miners Union and Mine Owners Association will be represented. Rep Bartlett and Gov Sparks back policies favoring a constabulary while opponents fear a Pennsylvania style force. If blocked, a memorial to Congress to establish a permanent military organization in Nevada may be sought.
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Gov Sparks
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Guv Dickerson
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Nevada
Uneasiness in Tokyo as Washington delays reply to note
Reports from Tokyo say American sentiment favors exclusion, causing political unease. Denial of minister Yamagato’s resignation described as official. cabinet tensions amid railroad funding disputes and upcoming elections are downplayed. External observers caution on cabinet and emigration policy reporting. Names tied to business houses are noted as sources.
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America
Washington
Yamagato
Isabura Yamagato
American Fleet Reaches Rio for Neptune Initiation Cruise
The American squadron of sixteen battleships enters Rio de Janeiro after a 30,000 mile voyage from Port of Spain, welcomed by Brazilian authorities and crowds. The fleet moors near Cape Frio, with shipboard Neptune rites for 1259 crew who had never crossed the equator, amid celebratory salutes and galley of ceremonies.
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