Roosevelt Delegates Named in Four New York Districts
New York Roosevelt supporters named delegates in four districts as of March reports. Secretary Gleason announced at least 60 percent of city districts designated Taft candidates for the Republican convention while Roosevelt delegates await in another three districts. Ballot placement depends on primary petitions due by March 11.
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California Republican rift over Taft and Roosevelt at rally
Two Californians signaled a $20,000 wager on Taft while factions loyal to Roosevelt and Taft clash. A state committee split emerges at a Wak conference with plans for an active campaign as candidates and supporters prepare for the presidential contest.
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Taft Taft Delegates Rally At Alabama Fourth District
Delegates from Alabama Fourth District rally for Taft at the Republican national convention. Supporters urge orderly slate and contest resolution while urging unity for Taft’s re election. A letter endorsing the Taft movement, signed by state senators and representatives, is read.
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Taft endorsement by Virginia Republicans at courthouse meeting
Delegates chosen for state and district conventions amid pro Taft resolution applause. Notable selections include WF Souder L Wer ing Cox for state convention in Roanoke and tributes to local supporters such as John W Love grove and N Flannagan with others listed among uninstructed delegates.
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Roosevelt Backers Challenge Taft Campaign Director
Senator Dixon of Montana publicly challenged William E. McKinney, head of the Taft bureau, to hold presidential preference primaries in every state to determine voter support for Roosevelt or Taft. McKinney replied asking for Roosevelt’s authorization and questioned Dixon’s authority, while Dixon accused Taft allies of pressuring federal employees and organizing in support of Taft.
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New York Delegation Aims for Strong Role at Republican Convention
New York officials plan a powerful delegation to the Republican national convention in Chicago with notable figures like Andrew D White and Nicholas Murray Butler expected to secure major roles Delegates aim to back James Sherman for renomination while President Taft may oppose Roosevelt’s candidacy Collier resigns as head of New York’s delegation to avoid an image of backing Taft or Roosevelt.
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STATE HOSTILE TO ROOSEVELT
New Hampshire lawmakers endorsed the President for renomination at a Concord mass meeting. Alabama's Fourth District added two Roosevelt delegates, totaling eight pledged. Lafayette Young reported Fotawatonia county voted down Roosevelt measures yet backed the President. Senator George T. Oliver visited Washington and said Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania business leaders oppose Roosevelt policy. lawyers largely oppose the colonel.
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Lincoln March Meeting Aimed at Democratic Unity
Overtures to Clark men and supporters of Guy Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic nomination drew Nebraskans to a state conference in Lincoln. J W Woodreigh chaired the Omaha Willowen Club as state body president. A second Lincoln meeting was set for March 19 with hopes for national figures and possible progressives’ talks to reach a common understanding.
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Deys Win In Vermont Open Saloon Election
Vermont capital returns to no license status in annual vote. St Albans Burlington Rutland approve open saloon. Barre opposes. Johnsbury Hyde Park delay elections due to smallpox quarantines. 22 of 246 towns will allow open saloon next year.
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Taft campaign speakers schedule announced
TO SPEAK FOR TAFT nervetics dake has been selected to speak for President Taft in the pre convention campaign in Indiana He will sak at Twateville on March and at Indianapolis on March 1 .Lhe Indiana State convention for one selection of dele gates to the Chicago contention will be held at March 26 Secretary axel also will speak at Springfield Mass on March (3) Prov unce Rol.on March 4 Richmond Va. on March % and Birningham tla on 1 April
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Texans for Roosevelt Endorsement by Fort Worth Meeting
The Texas Republican executive committee backed Col Roosevelt by a 77 to 1 vote and directed supporters to advocate for his candidacy. Fort Worth was chosen as the state convention site, with plans to resemble an event on May 28 and a method to organize the campaign.
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Oklahoma Republicans to Hold County Conventions Today
Oklahoma Republicans organize county conventions across the state with delegates to a Guthrie late convention and the state convention to elect ten delegates for the national Republican gathering. Roosevelt supporters in Akron urge Theodore Roosevelt to begin his speaking campaign. Underwood campaign offices open in Atlanta Georgia as GaCar Wo Underwood of Oklahoma seeks the Democratic presidential nomination.
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10 000 to Laud Clark Seek District Delegates at Convention Hall
Friends of Speaker Champ Clark plan a nonpartisan gathering in Convention Hall to back an instructed district delegation for Clark’s nomination at the Baltimore convention. The event, likely attended by 1000 people, features ten or more speakers including Representative George Neeley as chair and Missouri Senator Reed. Leaders of the Champ Clark Club organize the meeting with invitations to academics and women, with seats reserved and delegations to be formed.
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Women’s Roosevelt Club Formed in Sunnyside Wash
The first Roosevelt club of women voters in the United States is formed in Sunnyside Washington. An inaugural talk outlined officers and a campaign plan supporting the colonels candidacy.
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Senators Clash Over Presidential Preference Bill In Senate
Lansing and Boston reports say the Michigan legislature delayed final action on the presidential preference bill as the senate debated forcing the house to kill the measure. Senator Mocarty withdrew support prompting Gov Osborn to issue a special message. The bill, which provides direct election of presidential delegates and voter preference, passed the senate and now goes to the house where support is said to be growing.
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Baltimore hotel rates questioned by legislative inquiry
Senate approves joint resolution directing inquiry into convention week hotel rates in Baltimore. A House vote is expected to follow, with a committee to summon hotel managers and probe charges for the Democratic national convention. If a remedy is needed, a bill may regulate or place rates under public service control.
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Hughes as Dark Horse in Republican Convention
Special dispatch reports the Republican campaign growing heated with talk of a compromise candidate between Roosevelt and Taft. Associate Justice Charles Evans Hughes, of New York, reportedly opposed to having his name used against Taft, fueling speculation that both Taft and Roosevelt might step aside for a third man.
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Wife Accused in Asheville Husband's Death
In Asheville a 20 year old wife confessed to fatally shooting her husband of two years as he lay in bed. She claims the death was accidental during a struggle over the pistol as he woke. The coroner’s jury ruled the death a barrel wound from the wife’s gun. She is jailed pending sanity examination after prior mental health treatment.
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Counterfeiters Arrested in West Virginia and Kentucky
Three brothers alleged leaders of a clever counterfeiting ring were nabbed by U S Secret Service agents Jodas James and John Stevens. The trio, arrested near Thacker and by Oyerley, circulated spurious gold pieces in West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. The coins used a small amount of real gold to produce a natural ring. Authorities planned to transport the prisoners to Covington for trial in U S court.
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Blood stained club found after confession near Garrett Park
Frank Burris confessed to assaulting James Lumsden on the Mord farm near Garrett Park and led deputies to a milking barn where the dogwood club, 3 to 4 feet long and 2 inches thick and bloodstained, was hidden. Deputy Whalen and Sheriff’s party recovered the weapon.
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Five Burned to Death in Boarding House Fire
A boarding house fire in Kappel, near Beaver, Pa, claimed five lives early today. The father, mother, and three children perished. two other children were saved by boarders who carried them from a second story window into waiting bystanders. The dead are described as foreigners.
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Virginia Pastor Walter Rhodes Death by Suicide in Onancock
The Rev Walter R. Rhodes pastor of Onancock Baptist Church Virginia shot himself in the Hotel Caswell. An unfinished letter found in his room says he was in ill health and melancholia. He was 41, married with two children, and had four life insurance policies. A typewritten card identified him and listed possible pastorates in Virginia and New Mexico. The coroner opened the letter and confirmed the identification.
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Against Local Option Bill Reported By Committee
The American League local option bill will be reported unfavorably by the temperance committee on March 19. Chairman Bosley expects no Senate report this session. The House bill on horse racing regulation by Baltimore County will pass the Judiciary Committee.
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