Convention at the Hotel Shows Pageantry for Hughes and Taft Backers
A state convention scene unfolds with large portraits of the governor and Joe Cannon in lights. Delegates anticipate ballots on presidential and vice presidential picks, with Taft leading and discussions on Hughes Sherman Guild and Cortelyou shaping the field. The platform draft by Roosevelt and Taft factions nears final form as committees prepare final action.
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Fairbanks
Taft
Herrick
Ohio
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Havas
Committee On
Frank
Hughes
New York
Sherman
Illinois
Cortelyou
Woodruff
Yeand
Guild
Ausetts
Murphy
New Jersey
Dolliver
Senator Long
Hopkins
Anzaers Buuby on Plan to Cut Southern Representation
Chicago June 12 details of a plan by the allies to fight the Moor of the republican nations convention to reduce southern state representation were made public today by Representative James Francis Burke Pennsylvania manager for Senator Knox. The proposed resolution would set four delegates at large per state plus one for every 10 000 votes cast for the Republican candidate at the last presidential election with two delegates for the District of Columbia and territories.
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Chicago
James Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Mannger
Knox
Larke
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Burke plan shifts delegates to favor northern states
A proposed Burke plan would cut about 160 southern delegates and add roughly 1,560 northern delegates, changing Republican influence at conventions. It targets states with low Republican votes per delegate while aiming to balance empowerment in future nominations. The idea mirrors a 1900 Quay proposal not acted on at the time.
Negro desperade slain in duel near McAlester
R H Johnson a negro slayer of three men was killed in a rifle duel with Ben Nowlan a farmer near here late this afternoon Johnson wearing woman's clothing had killed Marshal Swan at Wilburton on Sept 28 1967 He mistook Robert Walters and Jobe Leonid while they fished for officers and shot them Nowlan spied the outlaw at fifty yards and both fired four shots all of Walters and Leonid? No, Nowlan was untouched.
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Morning Journal
McAlester Okla
R. H. Johnson
Ben Nowlan
Farmer
Johnson
Marshal Swan
Wilburton
Robert Walters
Jobe Leonid
Nowlan
Nowlen
Newbro’s Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as a safe grease free dandruff treatment. Testimonial from Charles Klein of Laramie Wyoming claims it halted hair loss and grew new hair, with samples available by mail. Sold by druggists in two sizes 50 cents and 70 cents.
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Newbro
Charles Klein
Laramie
Wye
Seaing
Herpicite Co
Detroit
Mieh
B. WH
Briggs & Co
Cruiser Colorado Runs Aground In Dense Fog
A U S cruiser Colorado ran aground in Dun- keene Spit between Angelus and Townsend as fog cloaked the straits. Captain Edmund Underwood and crew worked to refloat her while the tidal ebb hindered efforts. The Colorado followed the Pennsylvan ia from Santa Barbara to Puget Sound for new fire control systems. the Pennsylvania reached safety.
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Bunning Journal
Por Angelus
Wash
United States
Colorado
Dun- Keene
Spit
Here
Bort Townsend
Edmund Underwood
Pennsylvania
Santa Barbara
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Two Men Die In Des Moines Boating Accident
In Des Moines a launch went over Edison Light dam at Center street when the engine failed. Edward Ebersall and William Jennings drowned. Earl Jennings and others survived as three others clung to seats. the fourth boat occupant was lost. Brothers Bari Jennings and Willem Ebersali were among those rescued.
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Des Moines
Sea
Edison Light Company
Center Street
Edward Ebersall
William Jennings
Bari Jennings
Willem Ebersali
Earl Jennings
Vetsel
Flood Threat Looms Over Kansas City Region In 1908
The Morning Journal reports a severe flood across the Kaw and Missouri rivers. Water rises threaten railroads packing houses and lowlands. At Topeka water cuts a new channel while three hundred families evacuate and boats move belongings.
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Morning Journal
Kansas City
Missouri
Union Station
Kaw
Topeka
Weather Bureau
North Topeka Deserted As Kaw Flood Rages Again
Topeka Kansas endures a second flood night as the Kaw river rises to about twenty-five feet, with trains halted and tracks damaged. Three hundred food refugees are housed at the City Auditorium as relief operations continue.
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North Topeka
Topeka
Kan
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Emporia
City Auditorium
Woman killed as cottage collapses in Oklahoma storm
A severe wind and heavy rain swept Logan county causing thousands in damage around Guthrie. Mrs. Charles Smith of Crescent, twelve miles NW, died when her cottage collapsed after she returned from a cyclone cave during the storm.
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Guthrie
Okla
Logan County
Charles Smith
Crescent
Three Children Slain by Desperate Father Near Peabody
In Peabody Kansas on June 13 Frank ivod, 27, killed his three children and then took his own life with a pocket knife on his father's farm seven miles north of town. Officials say he was deeply despondent over his wife’s death last week. Other occupants of the house were unaware until morning.
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Peabody
Kan
Frank Ivod
Opening Day Sale at The A. & Co.verage Co.
Wednesday June 17 sale begins at 107 8s Second St with a nice premium offered with each purchase and attention to shoppers in the street level storefront.
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A. Cofver CO
Second ST
Fraternal Union Dues Notice Near 501 South Third
Members of Fraternal Union A O UW and R T may pay dues by calling on secretary at 501 South 3rd Street for service. The notice directs members to meet and settle dues at the stated address and contact.
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A. O. UW
R. T
3Rd St
Te 8 and Cormer Co Opening Day Sale
Te 8 and Cormer Co at 107 St Second St announce an opening day sale on Wednesday June 17 offering valuable premiums with every purchase of coffee tea or envelopes.
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8 & Cormer CO
ST. Second ST
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Aro
Columbian River
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Onice Phone
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T. EK. Purdy
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South First
Maxwell Automobiles
H. P
Pao Bbcock A
New Mexico
Anderson and Schick
West Central Telephone No
Montezuma Trust Company
Albuquerqas
Wagner Hardware Co
Alaska
Empire Garden Hose
Queensware House
Albuquerque Lumber Co
First St. and
Marquette Ave
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bank of Commerce of
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Solomon Luna
W. S. Strickler
W. J. Johnson
William McIntosh
George Arnot
J. C. Baldridge
A. M. Blackwell
O. E. Cromwell
J. PA
Ctcersson
Weat Sliver Avenue
Williams Drug Company
West Central Avenue
Teklephone
Occidental Life Insurance CO
Arizona
Legal Reserve
Noab
Home Office
Albuquerque Foundry and Machine Works
R. P. Hall
Roocooc
Rio Grande Lumber Co
Marquette
First National Bank
United States Depository
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