Taft Support Grows Across States as Delegates Align
The Taft campaign reports broad backing from business groups and individuals, with assurances of support from leaders in New Hampshire, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington. Delegates in several states pledge to vote for Taft at Chicago, signaling a national push for renomination.
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Okta
Washington
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Taft
Taft Leaguer
Ohio
New Jersey
Magachusetts
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Connecticut
Michigan
North Carolina
New York
Ksoys County
Chicago
Thirty
Jefferson County
Pitenesa
Tate
Surrey
Rockingham
Kerturky
Ander
Jeon Oconee
Pickens
Clex
Tennessee
Miaulii
Hadley
Tift
Distri
Mnnen
Ion Fentmnent
Cael
Taft Favored by Republican Press Nationwide
Numerous newspapers across the country endorse President Taft, denouncing threats to the constitution and urging support for his renomination. Editors, led by GOP-allied outlets, push for Taft as the party’s choice, criticizing Roosevelt faction priorities and focusing on the Indian policy issue as emblematic of his leadership.
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Spe
Washington Po
Col Rooney
Tealth
Philadelphia
Taft
Cis
Eredilens
Abe
Taft Delegates Elected in Two Virginia Counties
Republicans in two Virginia counties held county conventions electing delegates to district and state GOP gatherings. In one countys meeting at Staal delegates favored Taft and praised his administration, with Col 4S Brown Allen postmaster and US Marshal RA Fulwhler guiding actions. In Haylahanne, delegates Coates and ROM Plest to district. R Hackley and 4 W Clarke to district convention. Taft support emphasized throughout.
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En- Gorse
Vaperta Co
Waslington
Pontsroom
Republi
Staal
Huena Vista
Marth M
Koinoke
Lirsing Freier
Woman Perishes in Fire at Madison Avenue Boarding House
A devastating blaze at a four story brownstone boarding house on Madison Avenue killed Mrs. Jit White, a widow and church secretary, as smoke overpowered residents. Police rescued others from upper floors as flames trapped occupants at the residence run by Mrs Ann Heynolds.
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New York
Madison
Mra Ann Heynolds
Mra Jit White
Dutch Reformed Church
Rey
Clark Gains Kansas Delegates In Democratic Push
Kansas reports show Clark leading in Wyandotte, Shawnee, and Tryon counties with 11 delegates, statewide tally rising toward 200 for Clark. Wisconsin optimism hints at adding Clark delegates as Missouri folk withdraw support for Folk. Underwood sentiment grows in Alabama Governor O Neal cites steady march toward Underwood nationwide.
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Dubois
WH Thompson
Kansas City
Kane “Eclares
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Kansas
Hutchinson
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Wilson
Geary County
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Folk
Baltimore
Calhoun
Hunt County
Tnd
Wisconsin
Torderwood
Guy O Neal
Underwood
Roogaveles
Afl
Roosevelt Roars On In Indiana And Beyond
Roosevelt voices support for a 2 to 1 popular vote ratio, predicts majorities in most states including Delaware and Utah, and aims to secure a Pennsylvania delegation. He discusses Indiana dynamics with Beveridge and Lanin, while planning a nationwide whirlwind campaign with Pinchot and Knox toward the March 19 primary.
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Thia
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Crone
Wilson foes in New Jersey split over nomination
Newark lieutenant Nugent and other Essex county Democrats ousted United States Senator Smith’s allies citing a Weldon Wilson bid. Nugent backs Clark or Underwood as Wilson supporters form a state committee in Texas. Elsewhere in Winston-Salem a call to reconvene the state Democratic committee sets March dates for convention and primaries.
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Gore
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Oklahoma
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Camden
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Newark
Smith
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Colonel Roosevelt Called For Jury Duty
Theodora Roosevelt, as a former militia officer, is summoned for jury duty in Sassau county Mineola. Roosevelt plans an early train to Mineola to appear before the jurors commissioner, though county judge Oscar Achuts says he is exempt due to militia service.
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Havin
Taft Not Quitting Fight Ahead of March 8 Convention
Telegram to Taft campaign managers in Kentucky rejects rumors of Taft withdrawal. The message states Taft will be nominated on the first ballot and reelected, urging supporters to stay in the fight and dismissing the circulating conjecture.
Film Battle Fateful Tale Of A Boy In New Orleans
A three year old boy Dominick Palmisano died in New Orleans from excitement after watching a moving picture show. His parents had earlier taken him to a Kinematograph exhibit showing a blood curdling Indian vs cowboy battle. He screamed and collapsed, remaining unconscious until his death.
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Dominick Palmieano
Dominick Palmisano
Demand Strike Quiz Blames Police For Riots In Lawrence
A mass meeting at Pythian Temple heard 400 protesters condemn conditions in Lawrence mills Massachusetts. Thirteen mill workers urged a federal investigation as speakers accused police and militiamen of beating workers and children with clubs amid riot claims.
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Pythian Temple
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Simon Knebel
Philadelphia
Textile strike grows as IWW rejects wage offer in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts workers at Arlington and Pacific mills vote to return to work while IWW holds firm on higher demands. About 5000 operatives in cotton and worsted mills face a possible March 1 labor action. 1000 plus spinners and wool carders participate in meetings. Police tighten security as leaders rally strikers. protesters plan night vigil and soup kitchen. A telegram seeks witnesses for federal investigation into police clashes.
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Ther
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Victor Berger
Washington
House Rules Committee
Out for second place unless the Republicans nominate Roosevelt
Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver visited Nashville on route to Oyster Bay to meet Col Roosevelt. Asked about a vice presidency bid he said he is a progressive Democrat and a strong admirer of Wilson and Roosevelt. If a nonprogressive is chosen by Republicans and Wilson by Democrats he would accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination overlook.
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Ben Lindsey
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Tuage Lindsey
Woodrow Wilsun
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Roonavelt
Mew Weigh 1 580 Pounds In North Liberty Village
North Liberty town near Town City reports the largest percentage of big men in the Midwest. Five men total 1583 pounds with an average around 316 pounds. Listed are Milo Gordon 371 pounds H Linincer 29 pounds CB Stewart 310 pounds ig toner 26 pounds.
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Stewart
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P Binoh
Battle in Mexico continues amid rebel quarrel and American volunteers
Reports describe clashes among rebel leaders near Juarez with American units guarding river crossings. American adventurers Drebin and Richardson rally with rebels while a Catholic priest is arrested for a controversial collection. President Madero calls for arms enlistment as violence spreads through Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Guanajuato, with federal forces and regional militias moving to stabilize key oil and mining centers.
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Juarez
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Philadelphia
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Coahuila
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Iloga Steamship Co
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Washington couple divorced amid wild allegations in Tacoma
Tacoma divorce reveals claims by Mrs Aspinwall that her husband tried to end the marriage after she threatened self harm and urged leaps from a moving train and a balcony. He counters that she demanded servants and pawned wedding gifts while accusing him of misdeeds. Estate valued at about 100000 is noted.
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Twentytht Infantry
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Mexican club pledges loyalty to administration and mobilizes
The report notes unanimous adoption of loyal resolutions by a Mexican club, with President Madero thanking them. It describes ongoing Vasquistas blockades around Torreon and San Pedro, the use of dynamite and fortifications, and federal and rural reinforcements attempting to restore rail lines amid heavy fighting and casualties.
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Wired Today
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Cheene Campos
San Pedro
Diaz Says He Won't Return to Mexico in Politics
Ex-president Porfirio Diaz, living in retirement at Hotel Eden in La Turbie, says he will not rejoin Mexican politics unless a foreign war demands his service. He condemns the current turmoil and says he would defend Mexico if unanimously called, but cannot aid the present government or politics, stressing his conscience protects the nation.
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Taft Battle in Illinois with Taft and Stimson on Tour
The Taft campaign shifts into earnest activity in Illinois as President Taft and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson plan appearances. Stimson will speak at a mass meeting in Chicago at Groheatra Hall on Tuesday, aiming to reinforce Taft’s lead while contrasting Roosevelt’s Columbus speech with Taft’s record.
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Chicago
Taft
Illinois
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Theodore Roosevelt
Swedish American Republican
Iselin maid attacked near city outskirts
Special to the Washington Post reports an 80 year old maid employed in the Iselin area was assaulted on her way home from the Iselin residence. She says a man described as a negro struck her with a sandbag before fleeing as her screams drew help. A suspect matching the description was arrested, following a similar attack in Miami Beach attributed to a negro.
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Ateen
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Inelin
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Mia Beach
Beet Industry Faces Death Knell in Eastern Refining Shift
Report from Ogden dated March 1 notes Dane b president of Amagamatad S gortu panth headquarters giving a stark interview on the beet industry. Underwood sugar tt 1 death knell of th beet rdust and wards the astern and gar refine making raw panth cheaper for foreign markets. The piece describes punitive moves against the Western beet sector and renewed strain on beet refining amid industry upheaval.
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Amagamatad
Gortu
Panth
Zaku
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