Delegates Arrive as Chicago Hosts Republican Convention Crowd
Chicago crowds pour into the city to greet state delegations at the Republican convention. Bands play as headquarters overflow with visitors, hotels face room shortfalls, and delegates from California Oregon Idaho Massachusetts Iowa Virginia Montana New Hampshire and more converge for nominations. The atmosphere mixes businesslike arrival with enduring political ritual and summer heat along Lake Michigan.
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Taft platform talks and Cannon visit stir Chicago preconvention
Reports from Chicago describe Taft forces shaping a platform aligned with President Taft and the party, with key figures like Sereno Payne Nalzell Hopkins and Wade H. Ellis guiding committee work. Speaker Cannon’s arrival signals platform discussions as anti injunction clauses face scrutiny amid conference-room deliberations. Roosevelt supporters press plans to present Roosevelt through Lodge, amid caution over a potential letter from the President.
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Mail Pouch Robber Released in Kansas City
Kansas City police detained the mail pouch thief linked to a Los Angeles to New York shipment worth over 50000 dollars but freed him due to vague charges. Inspectors broadcast descriptions nationwide as the pouch theft and arrest unfolded at Union Depot. Charles Stewart, jailed briefly, faced a bench charge later changed to vagrancy. a lawyer secured 200 dollars for his release.
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Dolliver in Spotlight as Likely VP Pick in Republican Drift
The piece analyzes Republican vice presidential prospects with Senator Dolliver of Iowa centered for the open race while Fairbanks gains traction. It notes Cortelyou’s name unlikely, Indiana maneuvers sustaining Fairbanks, and Iowa leaders fearing demoralization if Dolliver is chosen. Taft talks hint no nomination for Dolliver, signaling a high-stakes convention fight among contenders.
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Monitor Florida Not Damaged by Torpedo Test
Washington June 15 The monitor Florida survived a Whitehead torpedo test off Hampton Roads with only bulkhead damage and no vital impact according to Secretaries Metcalf and Taft. The experiment used a larger charge of gun cotton than standard. The cruiser Colorado is not aground, only delayed by fog off Port Townsend, and Earl of Derby dies in London.
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Flood drives Kansas City area residents from homes
Widespread flooding of the Kaw and Missouri rivers forces Cedar City and Jefferson City residents to flee rising waters. Rail yards and stockyards flood. tens of thousands evacuated. officials debate long term solutions as bridges and tracks hinder relief efforts. Weather predicts continued high water with rain risks.
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River tragedy claims two in Des Moines River
Two men drown when their launch is swept over Center street dam on the Des Moines River. Victims are Edward Ebersoll and William Jennings. brothers William Ebersoll and Earl Jennings attempted rescue but failed as Edward clung to a rescuer.
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Hill for Law Enforcement Discusses Roosevelt Policy Stance
James J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad met with the president and announced he would take vacation after his leave of Mr. Roosevelt. He denied special knowledge of the president’s corporate policy but urged full prosecutions of any corporations that violate the law.
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