Johnson Opens Campaign Fire In California Primary
In San Francisco on May 13 Governor Johnson reopened his campaign against Roosevelt and attacked Panama Pacific management over a Secretary Knox private car expense. He questioned the justification of Knox’s visit cost at exposition. Presidential predictions vary, with Taft, Roosevelt, and La Follette managers offering differing forecasts for California’s primary outcome.
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San Francisco
Johnson
Roosevelt
Panama-Pacific
Knox
Taft
California
Hammond
Taft Reublicans
la Follette
Clark and
Wilson
First Battle Not the Last Feels Apprehension for Reserve Forces
Orozco conceding defeat in the first engagement before Conejos says the revolution has barely begun and vows to overthrow Madero. He blames lack of food and water and federal artillery, notes 2,500 rebels under Campa and Artugumbo are at risk, while rumors of his death circulate. only skirmishing occurred today.
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Orozco
Jiminez
Conejos
Madero
Campa
Artugumbo
Tellez
Mexico
Enrile and Orozco Friction Amid Mexico Revolt
In Onts Chihuahua on May 13 Gonzalo B Enrile the financial agent of Orozco remains in stable condition after an assault. His enemies arise from his revolutionary activity and financing of Diaz aligned leaders Reyes Limantour Terrazas. Tensions between Orozco and Enrile have risen with fears Enrile may sway insurrectos toward Diaz regime.
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Enrile
Orozco
Onts
Chihuahua
Gonzalo B. Enrile
Reyes, Limantour
Terrazas
Diaz
Enril
Forest Fire Destroys Mills and Homes near Tacoma
A large forest fire near Tacoma on May 13 caused about 200000 dollars in property damage including two mills at National, a general store, about 20 homes and 10 railroad cars. Wires are down and two dozen towns including Alder Ashford Elbe Park Junction and Mineral lie in the danger zone.
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Tacoma
National
Tacoma and Eastern Railroad
Alder
Ashford
Elbe
Park Junction
Mineral
Grandview Club backs road bond push in Yakima county
A Grandview Commercial Club delegation told Yakima County Commissioners they would support and solicit wide backing for a million dollar road bond issue. The move follows an investigative review of county finances, which convinced critics the current commission handles funds prudently. Assistant figures on road building machinery costs and savings are being prepared for a Grandview luncheon next Tuesday to decide further steps.
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Yakima County
Grandview Commercial Club
Court House
J. M. Toagland
Grandview Club
F. L. Morris
Grandview
Lower Valley
Frank M. Spain
M. E H. Olson
Olson
M. Kf
Split Convention in Lewis County and Two Delegations
Lewis county Republicans split today as Taft and Roosevelt camps each chose 19 delegates to Aberdeen. Taft controlled the first convention. Roosevelt delegates then held a separate meeting after losing the preliminary organization. Across the state Roosevelt 285 Taft 171 La Follette 1, contested 261, 335 needed to control. Leaders say no compromise despite efforts.
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Seattle
Lewis County
Taft
Roosevelt
Aberdeen
la Follette
Hay
Tart Wins in Wyoming Delegation Instructed While Democrats Name Clark
Cheyenne Wy May 18 Republicans in convention instructed for Taft while possible of nomination. Democratic state convention instructed delegates to support Clark as long as there is a possibility of his nomination and then use their own judgment.
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Taft
Clark
Compromise Sets Maryland Delegation Split at Convention
An agreement reached at a conference of Taft and Roosevelt leaders splits Maryland’s delegation to the Republican national convention. Each side gains two at large delegates and six district delegates.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Taft
Roosevelt
Yakima Valley Letter Writing Contest Ends June 15 1912
The Yakima Commercial Club launches a kid powered publicity drive offering 80 dollars in prizes for letters by youths under 18 written to promote the Yakima Valley. Top three letters published east of the Rockies win 30 dollars. three letters earning the most inquiries win 50 dollars split among winners. Letters must be factual commercial prose describing the valley as a whole not a city, under 500 words, two copies sent to the club, with deadlines and submission details.
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Yakima
Commercial Club
Rocky Mountains
Yakima Valley
Ware
Sit
Peple
Rockies
Yakima Commercial Club
Vaileya
North Yakima
Dept
Yakema Commercial Club
Wash
Government Inquiry Spurs Testimony in Steel Trust Case
Special Examiner Henry J. Brown advances fast in testimony for the government suit to dissolve United States Steel Corporation in New York with plans to call top officials and workers from the steel trust. The process is not expected to finish for two months.
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New York
Henry J. Brown
United States Steel Corporation
Harmon Launches An Ananias Club In Ohio Campaign
Governor Harmon opened his bid for the presidential nomination in Ohio with a reply to Bryan’s remarks. He said he was unanimously chosen by the state convention and accused Bryan of falsification and abuse in politics. Harmon claimed Bryan offered him a cabinet post in 1904 and questioned Bryan’s facts about his record. He denied being reactionary and urged Bryan to cite a single proffered favor toward special interests.
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Worcesttr
Ohio
Harmon
Bryan
Ryan
Bryan ‘Was Either Untoit
Warton
Steubenville
Taft
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Maryland
Taft Campaign Attacks Roosevelt in Ohio Speech Tour
President Taft's final Ohio campaign rally ends with sharp attacks on Roosevelt. Taft warns against Roosevelt's alleged millennial aims and asks voters to question potential fourth or fifth terms. He contrasts Roosevelt's self‑styled destiny with Lincoln’s legacy.
Young Rancher Kills Wife and Mother-in-Law Then Attempts Suicide
Sam Watson a 20 year old rancher near Goldendale shot and killed his wife 17 and his mother in law 40 after his wife's divorce suit. He then attempted suicide but there are reports he may recover. The couple wed last September.
Seattle Flag Ordinance Blocks Unrecognized Banners
Seattle city council approved an ordinance prohibiting carrying any flags not recognized by the United States government. Banners and emblems may be carried only if they bear letters signifying the organizations they represent.
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Seattle
United States
Artesian Well Change Hands Promises Local Development
Mrs. Carmichael of Yakima City creamery has bought a controlling stake in the artesian well on Sixth Avenue. She plans to develop the plant, likely delaying full operation to next season, and may restore the proposed natatorium idea while using the well water for her creamery and ice business where it has proven effective.
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Carmichael
Yakima City
Sixth Avenue
Carmighivel
Nelalie
Rose Land Company
Dummy Director and Witness Testifies in Steel Case
Daniel G. Reid, railroad financier and United States Steel director, testified in the government suit to dissolve US Steel. He recalled the 1595 formation of the American Tin Plate Company by 35 concerns and discussed industry capacity and price effects amid questions, often saying I don’t remember. Jacob Mechet described difficulties buying black plate from tin plate company constituents after formation.
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New York
Daniel G. Reid
Dickinson
Reid
Tin Plate Company
Iteid
National Steel Company
Jacob Mechet
Fire Threat at Sumach Park Endangers Grandstand
An arson attempt at Sumach park Friday night aimed to burn the baseball grandstand. A man fled as flames were put out by keeper Marlin using water and a failing electric light. If the fire had spread, losses could reach 1400 to 2000 dollars.
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Sumach Park
Omery Marlin
Agfernoon
Sumnach Park
U. S. Navy
Hreimerton
Tigers
Fox
Cromer
Minor
Grover
Navy Boys
Reid
Flannagan
Russell
Martin
Flanagan
Sloan
Carpenter
Billy Minor
Roy Grover
Harrigan
Taft Supporters Lead Yakima Delegation to Aberdeen
Twenty three Yakima county Taft supporters left by special Pullman car for the Republican state convention at Aberdeen. The Yakima block is the largest Taft vote. Spokane and King and Pierce counties show Roosevelt backing or contested delegations. Replacements were named for four absentees and naming details follow.
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Yakina County
Aberdeen
Yakima
Spokane County
Roosevelt
King County
Pierce
A. H. Henry
Fruitvale
C. L. Boose
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Valley
Wyoming
Boost Valley
Commercial Club Institutes
F. J. Pattterson
American Steel Foundries
United States Steel Cooporation
Patterson
American Steel and Wire Company
Erust. Pe
Isteel Trust
Inquiry
Ananias Club
Teddy
Prophet
Matt
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Quitagh Park
Mrs. Carmichael
Steel Trust
Emery Marlin
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