Taft Nomination Dominates Tornado of Cheers at Chicago Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 18 the hall filled as Mrs. Nicholas Longworth arrived and the session opened with the national anthem. Nominations followed for Taft, Fairbanks, and Knox, with thunderous support for Taft culminating in a long parade and a sea of banners. The crowd roared for hours, officers struggled to maintain order, and key speeches highlighted Taft and other GOP figures amid a day of high enthusiasm.
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Chicago
Bell Telephone
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge
John Wesley Hill
Brooklyn
Resolutions Committee
Hopkins
Joseph Cooper
Wisconsin
United States
Illinois
Boutélle
Joseph Cannon
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Cannon
New York
Fordney
Michigan
Frank Hanley
Indiana
Fairbanks
Hanley
Wodge
Charles
Warren Fairbanks
Brookwalter
Indianapolis
Woodford
Hughes
Ohio
Congressman Burton
William Howard Taft
Lodge
Burton
William Howard Tatt
Texas
Taft
Missouri
Arizona
North Carola
Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Masachusetts
Oklahoma
Porto Rico
Maine
Alabama
Wyoming
Nebraska
Maryland
Hawaii
California
Virginia
Kentucky
George A. Knight
McCoy
Foraker
Senator Foraker
Pennsylvania
Robert F. Murphy
Philarder C. Knox
Murphy
Knox
Senator Knox
Henry F. Co~chines
Prohibitionists Seek Removal of Des Moines Army Post
Iowa Prohibitionists at their Des Moines state convention plan a plank calling for federal removal of the army post. They assert the post props up saloons and vice, endangers girls, and subjects towns to nightly patrols by soldiers, labeling many as undesirable citizens.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Name Him For President Moments At Convention
Follette supporters shout for a candidate as 830 votes are tallied at the convention with 491 needed to nominate. Taft holds the required majority. In other news WI Bailey and Charles Brown return from Creston after the College Springs presbytery meeting reporting a strong session and four ordinations for the ministry, sending one to India, one to Ohio, one to the western coast, and one elsewhere.
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Follette
Taft
WI Bailey
Charles Brown
Creston
College Springs
India
Ohio
Public acknowledgment of Bell Service for swift convention bulletins
The report praises the Bell Telephone Company for fast convention bulletins sent via its wires. Manager Hahn and the efficient young women of the local office are credited for delivering timely updates, and the paper expresses appreciation for their service.
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Bell Telephone Company
Hahn
Nichols Enjoys Big Convention Return from Chicago
Frank Nichols of the Nichols bank traveled from Des Moines to attend the national convention. He secured a good seat near W. B. Davis of Lewis and praised the event as a great convention worth traveling long distances to see.
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Frank Nichols
The
Nichols’ Bank
Chicago
Des Moines
W. B. Davis
Lewis
Case Continued In Petty Larceny Prosecution
The case against James Aston before Justice Straight was postponed to next Tuesday morning. The charge was amended to petty larceny. In Mayor Straight’s court this morning, one plain drunk was fined under local regulations.
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James Aston
Lawn Social Hosted by Langs on Fifth and Elm Streets
The ladies of the W R C invite Normalites to a lawn social at the home of Jacob Lang and his wife on Friday evening. The event will feature social fellowship and refreshments in a neighborhood gathering.
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Jacob Lang
Hospital Returns for Local Residents
At the hospital Grover Heiken could return home today and Hugh Stennett of Brayton went home yesterday.
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Grover Heiken
Hugh Stennett
Brayton
Death claims Avoca deputy sheriff and GOP sheriff candidate
Jack Grace deputy sheriff in charge of Avoca county jail and leading GOP sheriff contender in Pottawattamie county died in bed from heart disease aged 47. Born Dixon Iowa in 1861, he moved to Pottawattamie in 1890 with his mother and siblings. Funeral Friday in Avoca under Masonic and I O O F auspices.
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Avoca
Jack Grace
Avoca County
Pottawattamie County
Grace
Groneweg
Mr. Grace
Dixon
Scott County
Knox
Valley Townships
John Grace
Anita
I. H. Grace
Tilden
Neb
F. G. Grace
Sheridan
Wyo
J. A. Carlisle
Tilden, Neb
GC. R. Talbot
Masonic and
Hull Five Votes Lead In Tight Des Moines Race
Des Moines dispatch notes Hull maintains a five vote lead with Polk county tallies under contention. Recounts in Dallas county alter claims, with Hull advocates arguing a real ten vote edge. Prouty backers cite a 131 tally while Bradshaw cites 710 errors or discrepancies in reporting.
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Des Moines
Prouty
Hull-Prouty
Captain Hull
Polk County
Dallas County
Judge Prouty
Polk
Hull
Real Estate Transfers from Anton Richter and Gurney Whitney
Real estate transfers record two deeds dated 1908. Anton Richter et al. sell to George P. Jewett several parcels in section 28 township 77 range 34 for 4150 dollars. Gurney Whitney et al. convey lots 6 7 8 in subdivision block 4 24 addition Cumbria to Hattie B. Whitney for a stated sum.
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Anton Richter
George P. Jewett
Gurney Whitney
Hattie B. Whitney
The Greys Return Home From Southern Trip
The Merchants' Greys baseball team returned this morning from a southern trip. They beat Clarinda 2 to 0 with Reese pitching for Atlantic, while Welch and Depew worked for Clarinda. They also split含 with Maryville in an 11 inning 9 to 8 game. Fans anticipate large crowds for upcoming home games against Hopkins Bros. of Des Moines, including a Monday night fixture.
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Merchants’ Greys
Clarinda
Reese
Atlantic
Kelly
Welch
Depew
Maryville
Reece
Sargent
Atlantic Boys
Grays
Greys
Hopkins Bros
Des Moines
Marysville
Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Major Leagues
Western League results Sioux City 1 Omaha 3 Denver 10 Des Moines 0 Pueblo 3 Lincoln 3. National League New York at New York first game Cincinnati 1 New York 2 second game Cincinnati 2 New York 4 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 2 at Boston first game Pittsburg 14 Boston 4 Pittsburg 4 Boston 2 St Louis 0 Brooklyn 5. American League New York 5 Chicago 2 Washington 0 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 4. American Association St Paul 0 Toledo 1 Milwaukee 4 Louisville 10 Columbus 1 Minneapolis 1 Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 7.
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Sioux City
Omaha
Denver
Des Moines
Pueblo
Lincoln
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
American Association
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Epworth League lecture course tickets on sale now
Tickets for the Epworth League course are on sale with Miss Hamil canvassing the town. Notify her immediately to secure tickets as canvassing must be completed by July 1 1908. Course price is $1.00 with 10 cents extra for each reserved seat.
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Epworth League
Hamil
Pension Granted for Mary E Card Under 1908 Act
J. S. Pressnall received notice from the pension department that Mary E Card's pension claim, filed under the act of congress dated April 19 1908, has been allowed at twelve dollars per month starting April 29 1908.
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J. S. Pressnall
Pension Department
Mary E. Card
Act of Congress
German Evangelical Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church lists Sunday events including Sunday school at 9 45 a m confession service at 2 p m a sermon at 2 15 p m and holy communion at 3 p m. All are cordially invited by Pastor G F Braun.
Close Contest for the Cup in Southwest Iowa Tourney
The firemen’s tournament in this city July 3 and 4 centers on the association cup race, with Corning aiming for a third straight win while Villisca and others contest. Prizes total 200 dollars for the top three finishers, and the event draws strong interest in the cup defense and rival challengers.
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Iowa
Corning
Association
Villisca
Shenandoah
Red Oak
Creston
Fair Grounds
Newman
Atlantic Boys
Fort Dodge
Dale Morrow
EW Hardin
Des Moines
McLaughlin
Rocky Island
Chestnut
Walnut
Lucas
Returns From the Republican Convention Bulletins
The local Hell Telephone office is supplying convention bulletins from Chicago to callers. The bulletins come direct from the convention hall and cover everything of interest.
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Hell Telephone Company
Chicago
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