Taft Forces Seize Control at Republican Convention
Chicago June 22 Taft forces solidify control as convention seats contested by states are decided by clear margins. Nomination likely on first ballot with Roosevelt opposing and compromise talks dropped. Convention resumes with permanent organization and key decisions before adjournment. Oklahoma bank robbery followed as eight dynamite charges cracked the Bokicho bank safe. bandits escape with about $3,000 after a gunfight.
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Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
McAlester
Okla
First State Bank
Bokicho
Boy with extra limb loses third leg in operation
Richmond Virginia June 20 Hunter Fitzgerald the three legged boy from Blackstone has had the third limb amputated and is recovering in a hospital. The limb was smaller than his two legs and he had endured little trouble from it since birth seventeen years ago.
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Richmond
Hunter Fitzgerald
Blackstone
Fitzgerald
Refusal of Pottsville Marriage License 1813
Register Wille H. H. Seltzer cannot issue marriage license No. 1813 as brides and bridesgrooms refused to accept it. The incident occurred in Pottsville on June 19.
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Pottsville
Wille H. H. Seltzer
Patrolman Edward Parker Killed in Railroad Strike Demonstration
Cleveland patrolman Edward Parker was killed and express wagon driver Wn Garlich wounded during a demonstration by 100 striking track workers on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The incident occurred yesterday as strikers protested conditions, with Parker dying from his injuries.
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Cleveland, O
Edward Parker
Wn. Garlich
Pennsylvania Railroad
Windy shot blamed as 12 die in Colorado mine blast
Disaster at Victor-American Fuel mine near Trinidad 16 miles north claims 12 lives, including two Americans. Rescue teams from Trinidad rushed to the scene as officials say a windy shot ignited gas, caving the main slope and trapping workers. Fire boss John Thomas and Pete Miller among the Americans dead. ten foreigners also perish.
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Trinidad
Colo
Victor-American Fuel Company
Hastings
Vicor-American Fuel Company
John Thomas
Pete Miller
Cameron
Colorado
Tong Leader Murdered in Chinatown Clash
Police report a Chinatown assassination as the alleged leader of tong wars is killed in New York. June 20. The incident follows ongoing gang conflicts tied to rival tong factions. Authorities continue investigations into the attack and its suspects.
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Tong
New York
Chinatown
Taft vetoes army appropriation bill in likely stalemate
President vetoes the army appropriation measure returning it to Congress with a warning against legislative riders. The move leaves Army funds for next year in doubt unless a single appropriations bill passes. It also blocks a planned army reorganization and shields General Leonard Wood from removal as Chief of Staff.
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Congress
Wood
Sparks From The Wire In Thaw Case Courtroom Drama
In a crowded courtroom on Wednesday afternoon a witness described efforts to keep Harry K Thaw in Matteawan asylum as part of the sensational Branded murder case. The report cites previous sensational episodes and the ongoing testimony in Washington.
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Waite
Flavis
Tein Ita
Harry Ki Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Branford White
Washington
Maya
Parker Named Temporary Chairman Of Democratic National Convention
The arrangement committee in Baltimore selects Alton H. Parker as temporary chairman with Urey Woodson named temporary secretary and John Martin as sergeant at arms. Bryan opposition anticipated. telegram sent to Chicago asking his presence. Nine other officers listed and convention fights expected over Illinois delegates.
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Urey “Woodson
Kentucky
John St. Martin
Baltimore
Alton H. Parker
Judge Parker
William J. Bryan
New York
Henry
Texas
Ollie James
Kern
Indiana
O’gorman
Urey Woodeon
John [. Martin
Missouri
Arma
National Committee
Chicago
Thomas Taggart
Robert Ewing
Louisiana
Robert 8. Hudapeth
New Jersey
Thomas H. Browne
Vermont
John B. Osborne
Wyoming
J. F. C. Talbot
Maryland
Urey Woodson
Democratic National Committee
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Gen Edward Bragg Dies at 85 in Fond du Lac
Gen Edward Bragg former commander of the Iron Brigade died at 4 40 p m Thursday after years of feeble health He was 85 in February a Wisconsin Democrat who served in Congress and later held diplomatic posts in Mexico Cuba and China He attracted national attention at the 1884 Democratic National Convention for praising Grover Cleveland with the remark We love him for the enemies he has made
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Edward §. Bragg
Iron Brigade
Bragg
Congress
Wisconsin
United States
Mexico
Cuba
China
Grover Cleveland
Taft Signs Eight-Hour Bill For Government Work
President Taft signed the Hughes eight hour bill into law. The act limits government work hours to eight per day, establishing a standard for federal employees and governing official duties.
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Washington
Taft
Hughes
Cudahys Reconcile After Divorce Settlement
Kansas City report notes John P. Jack Cudahy and his former wife reconcile after two years apart. He resides at the Hotel Baltimore and on his Bolton area farm while she stays at 3627 Main. Children remained with Mr. Cudahy’s relatives per the divorce agreement. The decree followed a sensational attack on banker Jere Lillis two years prior.
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Kansas’City
John
Jack'y Cudahy
Jack
Cudahy
Cudahys
Baltimore
Bolton
Two Aviators Killed In France Air Collision
In Douai France Captain Dubois and Lieut Albert Peignan died when their French army biplanes collided during morning training. The two close friends failed to spot each other in haze as they curved, the wire stays and canvas wings interlocked and the craft crashed.
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Douai
France
Dubois
Albert Peignan
Springfield
Til
Julia Clarke
Denver
Alnon State Fair Grounds
Curtias
House Hears Norris Resolution on Coffee Ring
Washington notes the house passed the Norris resolution to ban foreign pools or combinations controlling import prices and supply. It makes illegal any conspiracy or trust among importers and provides for confiscation of such contraband goods when a monopoly exists in US courts.
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Washington
House
United States
Federals kill 32 rebels in southern Mexico clash
Reported near Topic on June 16, a 400 strong rebel force led by the Retterla brothers and Juan Caneéo fought 160 federals under General Castillo. Thirty-two rebels were killed, the federals had six wounded, and all captured rebels were executed on the battlefield.
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Tucson
Ariz
Topic
Retterla Brothers
Juan Caneéo
Castillo
Hard for the Housewife Promotes Doan's Kidney Pills
An advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs C F Mace of Madison Street Shayne Town Illinois testifies to relief from backache headaches and nervousness after using the pills. The copy urges readers to remember the brand when the back is lame and notes a 60 cent price at all stores.
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Dean
C. F. Mace
Madison St
Shayneetown
Ill
Eaya
Doan
Storea
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Belasco slams ultra modern society woman in interview
In New York the Chief Regulaire quotes David Belasco denouncing a fashionable, notoriety seeking woman who asks how much for a discreet divorce. He notes she would worry about publicity, implying the cost would differ if publicity were involved.
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David Belasco
New York
Doctor Endorses Children's Remedy for Teething Troubles
Dr. D. R. Rothrock of New Berlin Pa endorses Kopp's Baby's Friend as the best remedy for children. He cites teething troubles wind colic and diarrhea as relieved by the formula. Available in 10 25 and 60 cent sizes at druggists or by mail from Kopp's Baby's Friend Co York Pa. Sample offered on request.
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D. R. Rothrock
New Berlin
Kopp
Kappa Baby’ S Friend Co
York
No Frosts There Foote Lighte It
The southern tip of Florida is cited as the only U S area never to see frost. Misa Sue Brette remarks that it is eighty away from traveling theatrical companies.
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Foote
Florida
United States
Misa Sue Brette
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