Taft Delegates Seated Amid Credentials Convention Fight
The Chicago convention opened with credentials disputes as Taft supporters win key contests. The majority report seats Taft delegates in Ninth Alabama. Roosevelt backers gain a California contest partial but Taft secures several roll calls. Gov Hiram Johnson and Francis Heney clash over state sovereignty and party rules amid a tense, party-wide rally.
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New York
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California
National Committee
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Colorado
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Majority Report
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Kentucky
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Taft Forces Tighten Grip At Republican Convention
Taft delegates carry key votes in credentials committee with tallies 605 to 464 and 542 to 424 in California, while Roosevelt forces lose in all contests. California’s clash over district versus statewide delegate selection raises questions but fears of disorder fade as convention resumes after adjournment.
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Washington
Root
Idaho Delegation Declines to Bolt for Roosevelt
The Idaho delegation told Roosevelt they would not stay silent at the convention or abstain from voting. Alonzo Cousen, chair, said such action would be bolting and declared the delegation not bolters but Republicans. He warned Roosevelt that aligning with Heney Johnson and Fortesque could end his political prospects.
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Chicago
Ill
Idaho
Roosevelt
Alonzo Cousen
Heney
Johnson
Fortesque
Taft Delegates Seated as Convention Closes in Merriment
At the convention session Taft delegates were seated from Oklahoma Third District Tennessee First Second Ninth and Tenth South Carolina First North Carolina Fourth before adjournment. A light mood prevailed as votes and contest results were discussed and a late-night adjournment was set.
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South Carolina
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Roosevelt denial of nomination by personal supporters
Colonel Roosevelt and his advisers stated that a nomination before the convention would lack his sanction and would be the act of individual supporters rather than the candidate himself. The statements were made in Chicago and confirm Roosevelt's position.
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US Associated Press
Chicago
New Party Might Convene After Adjournment
Associated Press reports Roosevelt faction contemplates a possible independent ticket. Some radicals favor immediate continuation of the Roosevelt convention, while Roosevelt himself defers action for a few weeks to gauge public sentiment. A national convention could follow if conditions justify a new party.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Roosevelt
California
Roosevelt allies accuse coalition in credentials committee
Chicago June 31. A charge that contested delegates and members of the national committee formed a coalition within the credentials committee to control decisions on behalf of the contested delegates was prepared tonight by R. R. McCormick and other Roosevelt members.
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Qhicago
Ill
National Committee
R. R. McCormick
Roosvelt
Chicago Hotel Profits Surge During Convention
Downtown hotels report record profits for the first three days of the convention. The Congress headquarters for the two leading candidates occupied the largest number of fleets in its history, signaling strong business during the event in Chicago.
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Mutinous Rebel Troops Threaten Mexican Border
Report from Chihuahua travelers describe mutinous conditions among rebel troops with possible flight toward the American border. Federals attack Bachimba as two movements unfold east and west of Juarez, while Texans bolster border protection.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Bachimba
Juarez
Chhuahua
Texas
Government to quell revolt with force in Cuba
Santiago reports Secretary Marijo Garcia Kohly denies any talks with insurgent leaders Estenez and Ivonez and says the government will use military force. General Monteagudo dismisses Havana volunteers after friction, as 600 troops moved to pressure the insurgents near las Tunas and Estenos, passing Yateras near Guantánamo.
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Cuba
Marijo Garcia Kohly
Public Instruction
Havana
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Estenez
Ivonez
Monteagudo
Tua Gé Talwamo
Estenos
Yateras
Guantanamo Zojingz
Interurban Work Making Steady Progress Toward Dallas
Dallas Texas June 21 Practically all track of the Dallas Waxahachie Interurban line has been laid from Waxahachie to Dallas city limits. Ballasting is in progress overhead work and installation of poles and trolleys are under way. General Manager Edward T Moore says service will start by September 1 at the latest.
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Dallas
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Young Texas page at Chicago convention recalls early duty
Chicago June 21 Charles Baker ten years old son of C C Baker an alternate delegate from Texas serves as the youngest page at the convention. He previously was the Texas delegation page in 1908 and says he is excited and a bit scared this trip as delegates quarrel and hurry causes tension in his section.
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Chicago
Ill
Charles Baker
C. C Baker
Texas
Baker
American Champion McDermott Sets Sights At Muirfield Open
London report notes the Open Championship at Muirfield with American Jack McDermott among entrants. Elimination events begin today ahead of Monday’s title competitions as McDermott projects a strong showing after practice at Walton Heath and other venues.
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Great Britain
Muirfield
Jack McDermott
America
McDermott
Walton Heath
England
Randall County Weather Brings Heavy Rain and Billing Skies
Special to Daily News Canyon Texas reports a heavy rain falling in Randall County this afternoon. Meteoric figures Jupiter Pluvius and Miss Ceres are described as busy with billing and cooing this summer.
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Daily News
Titanic Victims Found at Sea Near Hamburg
The captain of the steamer Leiford reports locating three Titanic victims about 370 miles from the sinking site. Papers on the men show they were stewards from the Isle of Wight. The bodies were buried at sea.
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New York
le Iford
Hamburg
Galveston
Isle of Wight
Darrow Trial Witness Claims $10,000 Bribe Note
John R. Harrington testified in the Darrow bribery case that Darrow showed him ten thousand dollars in September. He said the money was said to come from the Tretimos Bank in San Francisco and that Darrow implied he could influence jurors to prevent conviction of James B. McNamara.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
John R. Harrington
Darrow
Baby Beef Clubs Aimed at Texas Youth
Austin June 21. Texas plans new Boys Baby Beef clubs as auxiliaries to farmers institutes. Commissioner Ed R Kane says prizes will attract boys, likening baby beef to stock under years old with strong market demand and high prices.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Ed R. Kane
Texas Department of Agriculture
Arsenic Found in Liver of Cheagoan Case Victim
Chicago June 21 arsenic in large quantities was found in the liver of Arthur Linadloff whose mother Mrs Louise Lindloff is under arrest in the death inquiry. Coroner Hoffman ordered exhumations of William Linloff and Alma Lindloff as the investigation widens. Five deaths in the family over three years are linked to insurance payments. authorities also exhumed the daughter and former husband of Mrs Lindloff and sent organs to Prof Haines for analysis.
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Louise Lindloff
Hoffman
William Linloff
Alma Lindloff
Koffman
Vienna festival opens with two week program of great music
Music lovers from across Europe gather in Vienna for a two week festival opening today under bright auspices. Beetho ven, Mayda, Brahms, Bruckner and Mahler works will be performed by Vienna's renowned orchestral and choral groups under conductors Nikisch Weingartner Bruno Walter and Schalk. A concert on Austrian folksongs and dance music by Lanner and Strauss is planned, with Mozart and Smetana operas at the Imperia Opera.
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Harmony Hope Vanishing at Democratic Convention
Baltimore reports Bryan sends telegram to five Democratic presidential hopefuls urging them to oppose Alton B Parker as temporary convention chairman. Hope for a fight tailed as leaders await replies from Clark Wilson Foss Baldwin and Gaynor. Tammany's Charles Murphy meets with party chiefs. No denial on Clark and Parker forces merging.
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Baltimore
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Alton B. Parker
Parker
Clark
Wilson
Foss
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Gaynor
Charles Murphy
Tammany
Bryan appeals to progressives over Parker for Baltimore role
William J. Bryan telegraphed an appeal to progressive candidates urging unity to block Alton B. Parker from being confirmed as temporary chairman by the national committee at the Baltimore convention.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
National Committee
Baltimore
Democratic Committee urged to sidestep convention disputes
Associated Press reports Speaker Clark wired to Bryan urging a united appeal to the Democratic national committee. He says only platform and nominations should divide delegates, aiming to avoid controversies during convention organization.
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Washingtn
D. C
Clark
Bryan
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Civil service boards meet in Seattle for merit system talks
In Seattle on June 21 civil service boards from federal state and city governments opened the fifth annual conference of civil service commissions. The two day session will discuss administration problems and plan to extend merit principles across government employments.
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Seattle
Wash
Civil Service Commissions
Northfield Conference Opens Fifth Annual Session in Mass
The thirtieth annual session of the students conference began at East Northfield on June 21 with college men from the United States and Canada. Organizers expect about 1000 visitors including a Chicago delegation. Noted speakers include John R. Mott Robert E Speer D B Cairns and other prominent educators and religious workers.
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Mass
Dwight L. Moods
United States
Canada
Chicago
John R. Mott
Robert E. Speer
New York
D. 8. Cairns
Edinburgh University
Washington Weather Forecast for West Texas Area
Washington forecast notes generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday with warm daytime highs and light breezes. Regional outlook indicates continued clear skies and no precipitation expected over the weekend.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
Weather Summary Lists Clear Texas Areas and Cloudy Spots
Texas West mostly clear and pleasant though Big Springs Snyder and Quanah are cloudy with north winds. Northeast partly cool with south wind and possible rain at Childress. Ragwell New Mexico clear and warm. Paris Texarkana cloudy. Fort Worth clear and cool in extreme east Nacogdoches Beaumont south clear. Louisiana Shreveport clear.
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