Struggle for Seats at Taft Delegates Meeting
Chicago reports the Republican national convention committee began hearings on more than 223 contested seats amid protests over proxies including Hitchcock and Phelps. Taft managers faced anti Taft opposition as proxies from Lodge Luna and Star ter entered the proceedings. The session adjourned after tabling protests and outlining time limits for at large and district contests.
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Henry D. McCay
Philippines
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Alaska
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North Dakota
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National Committee
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Frenzied New York father kills family then himself
Frederick Rosaft shot his wife in bed and fired at his two young sons before turning the gun on himself in Williamsboro. His 13-year-old daughter rushed in as he held the revolver. Neighbors report he had been acting strangely for months. authorities deem him likely insane. The boys escaped unharmed as the shots went wild.
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Two Slain in Strike Riots at Vigneux France
June six reports renewed disorders when gendarmes tried arresting a striker. Surrounded by about 200 workers, the guards opened fire in self defense, killing two laborers and wounding six as riots spread. Nearby, a rail express wreck near Millington injures several. In Mexico City a Guanajuato cloudburst kills 30 and damages property up to 20000 dollars, flooding a main tunnel.
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Light on Big Slush Fund in Nebraska Campaign
In Omaha a light is shed on the $15,000 campaign fund raised in New York and spent in Nebraska. Thom as Kl Tibble s, Populist vice presidential nominee, says $5,000 financed a special 96,000 copy Independent edition to back George Jer me for governor. The Independent supported Populist Pergo. money came from the Democratic national committee via Tom Alem C. Dabhnan and Col. don GX. The remaining $10,000’s fate is unclear. Bryan later wrote an editorial pledging to support Parker, but Tibble s asserts the move predates any fundraising need for Nebraska.
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Democratic National Committee
Court frees risk official in Mutual Life case
New York June 6 appellate division of the supreme court set aside the verdict against Walter R. Gillette former vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co who had been convicted of perjury. Gillette had been sentenced to six months in prison and was indicted on forgery and perjury charges for false entries and sworn statements before a grand jury regarding a bank account at Dobbs Ferry alleged to be held for the legislative agent of several life insurance firms.
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Flood Ties Up Montana Roads and Rails
Helena reports the greatest railroad tieup in state history as heavy rains flood streets and wash out railroad tracks. Great Northern lines near Wolf Creek are submerged with three inches of water and service remains uncertain. In western Montana the 24 hour rainfall is the heaviest of the month, with streams at danger point. Frankfort, Kansas, also floods as Vermillion river overflows, streets flood to four feet, and residents are rescued from homes or boats.
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Derby Winner Signorinetta Repeats at Kipsom Downs
London June 6 The Oaks stakes of 25000 dollars for three year old fillies over about a mile and a half at Kipsom Downs Friday was won by E Ginistrelli s Italian filly Sig norinetta The Derby winner Lords Falmouth s Courtesy was second and Seinteve owned by G Edwardes was third.
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Gorgas Elected President of American Medical Association
Col. William Crawford Gorgas, chief sanitary officer of the canal zone and a member of the isthmian canal commission, was elected president of the American Medical Association at the final meeting of the house of delegates in Chicago on June 6.
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Two Die in Auto Crash Near Brunswick Germany
A fatal automobile accident near Kure Priday claims the lives of Lieutenant Commander Assipann and First Lieutenant Johannes Fritzsche. First Lieutenant Elmanhorst and the chauffeur Eicke were severely injured.
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Dreyfus Shot Threat Sparks Royalist Polemic in Paris
Paris editorials urge royalist redress and even call for Dreyfus’s execution while L Action Francaise recalls the Dreyfus crisis. The paper cites a supposed plot to kill Dreyfus and a mob call to invoke the king. Republican papers decry the shooting as a rallying factor for Republicans.
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Korea Sees Large-Scale Insurrection Suppression
In Korea a broad campaign to crush the insurrection is under way with Japanese forces deployed across provinces. Over nine days there were 69 clashes between Japanese and Korean insurgents resulting in 372 insurgents killed and 55 captured. Japanese casualties are unreported but believed high. Korean police under Japanese command join the offensive.
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Camden Slayer Named in Austin Marriage Report
Austin Minn June 6 The real name of James Montague who shot A P Camden of Chicago in St Paul is James Flood and he wed in Austin until recently. His parents now live in Lyle nine miles from Austin He was subject to fainting spells and threatened to commit death by own action.
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Man Caught In Theft At City Church Crown Stolen
In New York on June 6 Rene Bact was caught attempting to break off the crown of the infant Jesus image inside the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer on Hast Third street. The crown, valued around $20,000, is described as gold with jewel decoration.
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Roosevelt plans Africa hunting trip after term ends
Washington reports President Roosevelt intends to sail from New York with his son Kermit in April 1903 for a year in Africa to hunt big game and bring back specimens. The White House confirms plans and rifle outfits will be prepared in Africa, while Mrs. Roosevelt and family stay at Sagamore Hill during the expedition.
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McNichol Signals Bitter Philadelphia Political Fight With Warrants
State Senator James P. McNichol propelled a heated city conflict by securing warrants for Max Kaufmann and D Clarence Gibboney on perjury and libel charges. Kaufmann alleged a ten thousand dollar pay scandal tied to raids on disorderly houses aimed at discrediting Mayor Weaver. In Waterloo Iowa a man named Gregory Grey died after making a will leaving fifty thousand dollars to a neighbor who helped him.
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Waterloo
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Layette City
Mae O Reilly Alive in Saratoga After Truelson Confession
Mae O Reilly who authorities said was murdered by Belle Gunness is alive in Saratoga New York. She arrived from New York City and is staying with friends denying her identity at first. County officials meanwhile back Sheriff Smutzer in continuing the Belle Gunness investigation and digging on the Gunness farm to probe the burial claims in the Truelson confession.
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Starving Chinese in car found in San Francisco yards
A sealed box car from Galveston, opened in Southern Pacific yards in San Francisco, revealed 16 half starved Chinese passengers and a half load of steel. The group had little water and crackers. one carried a country admission certificate. They were handed to immigration officials. officials suspect smuggling across the Mexican boundary and an El Paso staging. An attempted release arrangement apparently failed.
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Sparks From The Wires Highlights And Varying Tales
A mixed scoop from the day includes K Strother of Taylorville elected president of the TilmuIs Press association. Conover Thompson buried alive in a Trenton reserve vault. John D Rockefeller plans an orangery at Pocantica Hills. A 26 banker party tours San Francisco. Des Moines jury convicts Frank Brown in a race case. Felix Palmeri reportedly kills himself in New York. Senator Gore, treatment in Washington, hopes for restored sight. Brazil health push funds tuberculosis fight. Lepreux and Jeao set start for a San Francisco walk from New York. DC delegates charter special train for the Denver convention leaving Washington on July 3.
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Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
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Actor Hitchcock Goes to Jail
New York January 6 Raymond Hitchcock, the comedian, was committed to the Tombs prison without bail Friday afternoon as his trial on charges by three little girls began Friday and was adjourned until Monday after private talks between Hitchcock's counsel and Justice Goff.
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Dolliver Denies VP Bid Says Senate Seat Satisfying
Fort Dodge Iowa June 6 Senator Dolliver denies being offered the vice presidency in relation to studies of Taft backing him He notes his Senate term runs to 1913 and his seat is comfortable as is without speculation about new honors
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Belmont Improves as Patient Nearer Crisis
Belmont O H P Belmont, critically ill with appendicitis, was reported slightly better Friday in Hempstead LL. June 6 update notes the patient showed improvement after a difficult period, with doctors hopeful for continued recovery.
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Hempstead
Markets Report Wheat Corn Butter Eggs and Potatoes
Chicago markets show weak flour with varied wheat quotes and export bag prices. Corn and oats slump, butter and eggs mixed with creamery and dairy prices, potatoes range from choice to fair. New York notes wheat liquidation due to Argentine shipments and favorable weather prospects, July and September futures ease.
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Minnesota
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Live Stock Markets and Prices Across Regions
Live Stock data shows cattle prices across categories from inferior to fancy and varied by grade. Omaha and Omaha area listings report cattle slow but steady with native, western, and Texas steers plus canners and stockers. hogs trend higher with heavy and mixed lots. sheep markets are slow with yearlings, wethers, ewes, and lambs priced accordingly.
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