Roosevelt Delegates in Mass Face Baltimore Taft Tie In Chicago
Massachusetts Roosevelt leaders confer with Colonel Roosevelt amid the Chicago convention gridlock over pledged delegates. Massachusetts roosevelt supporters claim Taft voters caused a miscount while eight delegates stand by Roosevelt and vow to vote for Taft if instructed. Roosevelt departs from Oyster Bay to Maryland, planning speeches at Havre de Grace and Baltimore.
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Colonel
Oyster Bay
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Taft
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Falta
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Cryster
Boston
New York
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Salinans Mdoo
Cam Pelan
Havre de Grace
Taft 10 to 1 bet Barnes N
Special to The Washington Post reports New York Republican State Chairman William Bates Jr denying writing to Southern delegates about Taft's nomination. He says he sent a letter to county delegates denying Roosevelt support claims and maintaining Taft will be nominated. Georgia revenue collector Harry Jackson says delegates received Barnes's letter but denied suggesting a compromise candidate.
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Washington Post
New York
Ma.n
William Bates, Jr
Chicago
Taft
Harry Jackson
Georgie
William Barnes Jr
Georgia
Jackson
Barnes
Jackson Wise
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Dence
Alabama
Alabama Delegation Stands Firm for Taft at Convention
Florida reports indicate most Alabama Republican delegates remain loyal to President Taft despite Roosevelt rumors. Two Florida districts plan separate conventions with a Roosevelt delegation set to contest seats at the national convention.
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Alabama
Roosevelt
Florida
Birmingham
Taft
Alex Birch
Jacksonville
Fla
Palatka
Gloom at Wilson headquarters after recent primary losses
A Trenton dispatch reports The Washington Post notes gloom in Wilson's camp as Massachusetts results dampen hopes of securing the nomination. The ailing governor, confined to bed with a severe cold, has no immediate campaign plans pending next week's primary results.
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Washington Post
New York
Trenton
Massachusetts
Wilson
South
England orders 60 airships to boost fleet soon
Special cable from London reports Britain will raise airship and aircraft purchases to 100 once enough army and navy airmen are trained. The move signals a major expansion of air power. Changes in railway schedules also announced with several Southern routes adjusted for May operations.
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London
May
Navy
Army
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Battle Over Clerks Debated In House Fight
Debates opened today as a proposed law to abolish government clerks at six years service sparked bitter attacks led by Hamill of New Jersey and Johnson of South Carolina. The measure aims to end a powerful lobby backing civil pensions and faces a tough fight with broader reforms including abolition of the Commerce Court and bureaus.
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Han
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House
Representativa Johnson
South Carolina
Appropriations Subcommittee
Army of Government
Washington
Toree @ civil pensionist
Congress
Ohio
Hamill
Appropriations
New Jersey
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Civil Service
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Bureau of Manufactures and Commercial Agents
Firemen Demand Higher Wages Across Eastern Railroads
New York May 2 locomotive fire men and hostlers east of Chicago and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers submitted a wage scale demand to the conference committee of railroad managers. The proposal includes general increases, an extra fireman on coal locomotives, ten hour days or shorter runs, mileage pay for long runs, continuous time after fifteen hours, and relief from engine cleaning duties. Estimated annual railroad cost would rise between 25 and 30 million dollars depending on the plan, with arbitration named to settle engineer wage disputes.
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New York
Chicago
Ohio and Potomac Rivers
Conference Committee of Railroad Managers
Stuart
W S. Carter
Peoria
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
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Balt More
Ohia
Railroada
Wate
First Successful Airship Attack Signals New War Era
Rome reports unprecedented use of dirigibles as offensive weapons in Tripoli. Two airships dropped thirty bombs on Asiziah camp, destroying the position and causing heavy casualties. Italians claim air superiority while Turks failed to hit the aircraft with their field pieces.
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Asiziah
Tripoli
War Ministry
Clearing the Dardanelles After Mine Removal Disaster
Special dispatch from Constantinople reports that 160 mines have been removed from the Dardanelles. A tug was destroyed during buoy inspection, killing four officers twelve soldiers and the entire crew. Clearing the channel will take four to ten days, with shipping passage lasting at least six days. Normal conditions unlikely to return for a month.
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Washington Post
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Chops for Wealthy Only Signal Looming Meat Scarcity
Special to The Washington Chicago market notes warn of a coming luxury meat squeeze with mutton and beef pricing at record highs. Unusual price points for lambs and mutton prompt observers to forecast a sustained shortage, while pork may offer the only affordable alternative as hog supplies remain ample but prices hold due to overall meat value.
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Chicago
Eitel
Unehorn
Rich youth works as stoker on Katana from Calcutta
M A Shah, son of a wealthy Indian horse dealer, finished four years at Oxford. He earned his tuition and now works as a stoker aboard the Bucknall Line steamer Katana, aboard which he travels toward Calcutta. He is paid $41 a month and carries a $2.50 remittance from his father, yet refuses to cash it, depending on his own resources.
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India
Boston
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Calcutta
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la Hore
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Port Said
Tornado Wipes Out Korn Oklahoma Village
A disaster dispatch from Altus Oklahoma reports Korn in Washita county effectively erased by a tornado that crossed the southwestern Oklahoma corner last Saturday. Eighteen persons are reported killed with a number injured, though confirmation was not possible tonight.
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Korn
Washita County
Oklahoma
Clark Men In Charge Victor Seek Control Of Maryland Delegates
District Democratic central committee at Costello’s Hall voted to let members pick the subcommittee to draft primary rules, a Clark leadership win over Harmon. A J Sanford’s seat was challenged for Prince George county, with Cornelius Kean seated by Clark supporters. Subcommittee to draft rules, set to report next Wednesday night at Costello’s Hall.
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Baltimore
A. J Sanford
Champ Clark
Democratic Central
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Sixth
G Streets
J Fred Helle
Iti
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Kelley
Wick Clayton
Walter Costello
E Mattingly
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W J Costello
Fred Kelley
Frank J Mc Quade
R E Mattingly
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Thomas LaChure
Charles Dausch
J Sanford
Sanford
Prince George County
Cornelius Kean
Costello's Hall
FALL ELLS LIEUT M D McDONALD DIES IN TROLLEY FALL
Lieutenant Ray Straith McDonald USA died in a Brooklyn hospital after a fall from a trolley car. He slipped at the Brooklyn end of the bridge, struck a pillar, and died soon after arrival. He had married about a month ago in Washington to Kathryn Helier, daughter of the late Captain L C Hellner.
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Ray Straith McDonald
USA
Brooklyn
Lieut McDonald
Jt Ia
McDonald
Washington
Kathryn Helier
L. C Hellner U
Battery shot sank Texas in five minutes at sea
New York Heralds correspondent at Smyrna reports the Archipelago Steamship Company claims a shot from a battery sank the Texas. Crew and passengers corroborate the impression. The Montana’s captain says a shell struck near the bridge. five people were saved as the Texas reeled and sank in minutes.
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New York Heralds
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Montana
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Texas
PLAN PEACE PARLEY DEPORT RUSSIAN SUBJECTS
A Mexican chamber committee was appointed to pursue pacification while two Russian subjects, Joseph Rattner and another executive, were expelled for arms dealing. Two men shipped out after arrest. details remain secret. The day’s events include a two day battle at Chiautla Puebla with Zapatistas and federals, and reports of wounded and scarce medical care.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Orozco AZ
Joseph Rattner
Vampire News Company
Mexico
Hoth
Era Linz
Former Banker Arrested in Cincinnati Bank Scandal
Cincinnati Ohio May 2 E E Galbreath former president of the Second National Bank was arrested on charges of misappropriating $5000 from the bank before his presidency. The bank, disclosed as embarrassed, is now operated by Cincinnati clearing house members. Galbreath was a Federal bank examiner. Winnebago City Mini May The Bank of Commerce of the city was closed today by the State bank examiner SL W Parker, vice president, departed. It is not known whether a shortage exists.
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Ohio
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Second
National Bank
Cincinnati Clearing House Association
Galbreath
Second National Bank
Federal
Winnebago City Mini
Bank of Commerce
City
State
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Prida
Teaspoons Found in Patient's Stomach at Bangor Hospital
A surgical operation uncovered a patient swallowing teaspoons from the Eastern Maine Insane Hospital ward. Doctors Mason and Sanger retrieved nineteen spoons from the man’s stomach, seventeen belonging to the hospital and two swallowed earlier.
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Eastern Maine Insane Hospital
W C Mason
E B Sanger
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Recount in Boston and Taft Clash for Clerks in House
Southern delegates contest the recount in Boston while Taft clashes over clerks in the House. Firemen and wage talks, Meahan peace parley planned, a man shoots himself for love. Horse show thrills, reception to Colonial Dames, school cadets reviewed. Titanic inquiry proceeds with limited results. Miners may vote on Stuke. One term for president eyed as Roosevelt attacked in House. Good roads aims, bishops speak, Columbus memorial plans.
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Prison for Noble Rioters in Rome Slaves to Spins Sentenced
Italian trial in Rome imposes a mass sentence on Marchese Giacomo Spinola and three of his sons for assaulting witnesses Cala brini and Negroni as they entered the street after a slander case. Spinola gets three months, Antonio two and a half, Francesco two months. Luigi Spinola acquitted.
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Comte Noli da Costa
Antonio Spinola
Francesco Spinola
Luigi Ispinola
Jealous patent clerk shoots self over unrequited love
Raymond R Cheshire a 22 year old former Interstate Commerce Commission stenographer and current Patent Office employee was wounded by a single 33 caliber bullet in Franklin Park. He believed Miss Flassie Carr of Atlanta would marry him and left letters asking her to marry him. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors said the flesh wound would not be fatal and he was expected to recover.
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Atlanta
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Rapley Cheshire
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Cheshire
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Aviator Falls To Death In German Test Flight
A German aviator Bertin Hoesil died from injuries after a monoplane test in Frankfort on the Main. He crashed about 90 feet from the arching takeoff while attempting a test flight. Robert Sommer, also testing a self built monoplane, was severely injured after a glide and rough landing in Germany.
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Gerdian Hoesil
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Robert Sommer
Todey
Thirteen Classes Draw Crowds in Highland Horse Show
Victor Mather narrowly avoids injury as a pony stalls during a wall-contest. The event draws strong spectator interest with well-filled classes including hunters and ponies, underscoring a lively rural fair atmosphere and competitive ribbons.
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Steed
Blue Ribbon Winners at National Capital Horse Show
The second day drew an enthusiastic crowd as King Horse dominated the arena at Nineteenth and D Streets NW. Thirteen classes featured hunters saddlebreds high stepping harness horses and polo ponies with record attendance and smooth event flow throughout the afternoon.
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D Streets
Accidents Highlight Open Hunt Show Amid Social Scene
Spectators witnessed several falls as riders battled the course at the open hunt show. Mather suffered a brief injury but remounted, while Mint Julep and Duhallow also fell, yet riders were unhurt. Julian Morris and Ashleigh Farm figures dominated the open class as social activity swelled, with officers in uniform and a strong diplomatic presence ensuring smooth proceedings.
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Julian Morris
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Green Hunters
Ashleigh Farma
Duhallow
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Ann
Nplomatic Corps
William Littauer Wood Brownson
McC Hazen
Francis M Ware
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