Contested convention plans move to appeal after conference
Negotiators for Knox Fairbanks and Hughes announce no more evidence will be shown to the Republican national committee. Key managers include Hemenway Crane Burk Kealing and Bradley. Bradley chosen to conduct their fight as Senator Knox, Fairbanks, and Governor Hughes press their case in Chicago.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Knox
Fairbanks
Hughes
Cannon
Jas
Francis Burk
Pennsylvania
Hemenway
Joseph B. Kealing
Indiana
Crane
Massachusetts
A. B. Humphreys
New York
Bradley
Kentucky
Senator Bradley Chosen to Lead Appeal at Convention
The conference selected Senator Bradley of Kentucky to conduct the appeal to the national convention after alleging the committee prejudiced contests for Secretary Taft. He also supported the Fairbanks campaign in his state and represented four contested districts before the committee.
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Mittee
Taft
Bradley
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Sixteen More Taft Delegates Added at Convention
The Republican national convention temporarily seated sixteen more Taft delegates after Florida and Georgia contests. Anti Taft forces failed to win any seats as Florida district three and Georgia districts one two three were postponed to Monday. Tensions rose briefly during the Florida seating dispute amid accusations of forged tickets and political maneuvering by Butler Ames. Adjournment followed as members planned to resume Monday morning.
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Chionzo
Florida
Georgia
Taft
Friends
Butler Ames
Massachusetts
United States
J. N. Stripling
Fragments on Terpeneless Lemon Extract Demand
Fragmentary note discusses a terpeneless lemon extract claimed to be risk free for top buyers. No clear entities or events to identify.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as prompt and thorough, claiming they strengthen the kidneys quickly and are sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
all drug_ Bists
Ohio County in position to name the candidate
Wayne County convention amid stormy scenes named state dergition and instructed for Swisher Durst and Long. Result surprised both sides. Hewine could balance power if he holds Ohio county vote. Seven counties remain to hold conventions forming the battlefield. Counts forecast vary with Scherr and Swisher leading but Hearn’s influence looms large amid factional splits.
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Wayne County
Swisher
Durst
Long
Hewine
Ohio County
Hearn
Charleston
Scherr
Wayne convention storms in West Virginia delegation decision
In Wayne West Virginia on June 6 the county convention produced a stormy session with heated moments as delegates voted to send a delegation to the state convention. Strong emotions marked the proceedings as plans moved forward.
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Wayne
W. Va
Convention Sparks Clash Over Gubernatorial Endorsement
Delegates chosen by magisterial district conventions gathered at the courthouse to decide gubernatorial endorsements. Swisher supporters won the chair, and a Swisher instruction carried 64 to 18, with Derstorf named auditor and E L Long selected treasurer amid early unrest and brawls quelled by officers.
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Chas. W. Swisher
Governo
Scherr
Swisher
Dr. Thornsbury
John Y. York
J. S. Derst
E.L. Long
McDowell
Destructive tornado sweeps Nebraska and Kansas towns
A June tornado plowed across southern Nebraska and northern Kansas causing widespread destruction. At least twenty four are dead and many injured, with Byron Nebraska and Cortland Kansas reported isolated after the storm. Communication with the two towns has been cut off.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Kansas
Byron
Cortland
Kas
Twelve Killed outright in Nebraska Tornado
Reports from Omaha say the Friday evening tornado in southern Nebraska has 23 to 25 known dead with 3 or 4 communities awaiting figures. Communications are cut as rescuers assess wreckage between Byron and Deshler where twelve people were killed outright and many others injured.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Byron
Deshler
Girl Kills Sister's Lover in Neosho Saturday
Miss Johnnie Davidson shot and killed Roy Ramsour in Neosho Missouri when Ramsour forced entry and attacked her sister after being forbidden from visiting the Davidson home. The sister fired a warning shot but Ramsour persisted, leading to the fatal shot by Miss Davidson.
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Johnnie Davidson
Roy Ramsour
Neosho, Mo
Ramsour
Miss
Davidson
Ramsouri
Miss Davidson
Democratic Convention Plans For Mercer County Nominees
Mercer county Democratic executive committees met at Mayor Peters office to set date and site for a mass convention to nominate county ticket. The convention is scheduled for June 27 at the Princeton courthouse starting at 11 o clock. District conventions are set for June 11 at Beaver Pond Maefield Rock District Sramwell Must River Princeton Plymouth Athens Jumping Branch Lat Top.
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Mercer County
F. M. Peters
Court House
Princeton
Beaver Pond
Maefield
Rock
Sramwell
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Sore Instep Quickly
Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia resident Tom Moore says a sore on his instep vanished after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He attributes a perfect cure to less than half of a 25 cent box. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
South Dakota Republicans face decisive primary clash for senate
In Pierre the stalwarts and progressives buckle for a final bout over the U S Senate seat held by Kittridge with Crawford their progressive pick. The fight also splits for governor and other state offices as candidates rush to marshal support ahead of next Tuesday's primary.
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South Dakota
Chicago
Kittridge
Kittredge
Senate
Crawford
Newonpshire
Yale
Sioux Falls
United States Senate
James K. Kyle
Coe I. Crawford
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Thee State
Ettorney
Hughes County
Huron
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Congress
Philo Hall
W. 8. Glass
Codington
Ki. W. Martin
C. H. Burke
J. L. Browne
J. F P. Schrader
J. J. Wariner
George C. Jobnson
C. Warner
M. M. Itamer
Ira Llewett
South Dakota Gubernatorial and Legislative Scene
The text lists candidates for state offices including Progressive and Republican figures such as M D Eide H O Wickie R B Vessey H C Shober S C Polley H A Astrud and J O Dokken, with Finnerud and Thorson as Republican and Progressive national committee nominees. It speculates that if Democrats gain control the next U S senator could be former Governor Andrew E Lee of Vermillion.
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M. D. Eide
H. O. Wickie
R. 8. Vessey
H. C. Shober
S.C. Polley
H. Cassill
John Hinning
H. A. Astrud
S. W. Clark
JO. C. Dokken
F. C. Robinson
Republican National Committee
H. M. Finnerud
Thomas Th Rson
South Dakota
Andrew E. Lee
Vermillion
Five Sailors Buried With Full Military Honors From Tennessee Loss
In Los Angeles on June 6 five sailors from the Tennessee cruiser fatalities were laid to rest at Little Harbor View Cemetery with full military honors. Six more injured sailors were brought to Angelus Marine Hospital, including Walter S Burns and F. S Maxfield in serious condition. The dead are A Reinhold George Wood G M Meek EB C Keyes and BK J Wurns. Injured survivors suffer extensive burns and lung congestion from the disaster.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tennessee
Little Harbor View
Angelus Marine Hospital
A. Reinhold
George Wood
G M. Meek
EB. C. Keyes
BK. J. Wurns
Walters. Burns
A. Heyes
H. Fitzgerald
Stematis
F. S. Maxfield
J.B. Carroll
Iniet
Maxfield
Carrell
Wieth
Belmont May Recover From Critical Illness
New York June 6 slight signs of improvement were seen in the condition of Oliver H. S Belmont a capitalist critically ill with peritonitis. Favorable symptoms appeared early today and were maintained though the improvement is slight giving physicians some ground for hope of recovery.
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New York
Oliver H. S. Belmont
Another Three Weeks at Altomont News Stand
Announcement that 100 copies of Another Three Weeks are available after a recent issue. Readers are urged to recall the real Three Weeks and are reminded the new edition costs 25e per copy at Altomont News Stand.
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Altomont
Verdict Returned in Eleven Day Trial Damages Sought
A defendant was found guilty after an eleven day trial with a verdict in hand. Attorneys expect further action as the case awaits Supreme Court guidance on a substantial damages claim near half a million dollars.
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Agere
Supreme Court
Richards Mine Disaster Case Verdict in Favor of Pocahontas Colleries
In Tazewell Virginia on June 6 a lengthy trial ended with a verdict for Pocahontas Colleries Company in the damages suit brought by the administrator of Hall Richards who died in the Pocahontas mines from an October 1906 explosion. The suit valued around ten thousand dollars with potential future filings expected to total about a half million.
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Tazewell
Pocahontas Colleries Company
Hall Richards
Virginia
Richards
Pecahontas Mines
Bryan Endorsed by Kentucky Conventions for National Delegates
William J. Bryan was unanimously endorsed by Kentucky legislative district conventions held statewide to name delegates to district and state conventions, which will select district delegates and at-large delegates to the national convention.
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Louisville
William J. Bryan
Kentucky
Man Shot Dead in Hold Up Near Chattanooga Limits
One man was killed and two women wounded in a hold up near the southern edge of Chattanooga Tennessee around 9 30 p m. Names of the dead and injured were not learned.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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