Ideal Hall Seats Over Fifteen Thousand For Convention Armory
Baltimore prepares for a major Democratic national convention using the Fifth Regiment Armory. Extensive spending creates a vast 300 by 200 foot drill hall with permanent seating and temporary balconies to accommodate over 15 000 delegates in a setting designed for large gatherings and strong acoustics.
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Democratic Sdate
United
National Guard
Balti
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Deemocraise National
Fifth Regiment ‘Armory
Mount Eet Saris
Hoffman
Preston Street
Dre
Re Park
Linden Avenues
Swahich
Baltimore and Ohio Railrone
Union Crough
Southern
Erste
Fifth Regiment
Prestor
I Gum
I; Beats
yNi
Mill Company
Hoffman Street
Baltimore Hall
Re Main
Notable Convention Platform Layout Described
Description details the convention hall stage area with a 15 by 10 foot platform elevated six feet, plus a back platform of equal size for secretaries. Seating includes 609 officer seats, 435 press seats, and access passages, with continued details on page three.
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Eiepa
Bach
High Court Expands Reach of Federal Conspiracy Law
Washington reports the U S Supreme Court ruled that conspiracy to violate federal laws can be prosecuted in any state where an act to advance the conspiracy occurred. Henry A Hyde and Jos H Schneider of California were found guilty of land fraud conspiracy in the District of Columbia after a 1994 indictment alleging bribery of government employees to secure title to school funds.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Henry A. Hyde
Jos. H. Schneider
Caifornia
District of Columbia
Bath
Senate votes to strike General Wood from army bill
Washington June 10 The Senate by 27 to 24 adopts the conference report with anti administration provisions to the army appropriation bill. The measure would remove General Leonard Wood from office and would also affect General Funston and Col Goethals.
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Washington
Senate
House
Leonard Wood
Funston
Goethals
National Electric Light Association Convention Opens in Seattle
One of Seattle's largest gatherings hosts the 35th annual convention of the National Electric Light Association. Several thousand members from 1,660 cities and towns attend a four day session with daily business meetings and various entertainment features for visitors.
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Seattle
Walsh
Junce
National Electric Light Association
Conmine Cle
Ciites
To Fix Wages on Roads East of Chicago
Washington June 10 a seven member commission is appointed to settle the wage question on roads east of Chicago The panel will hear testimony and report findings and recommendations to the government authorities.
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Washington
Chicago
Congress Faces Prolonged Deadlock Over Tariff Bill
The House voted 144 to 101 to reject the Senate amendment repealing the Canadian reciprocity pact and setting a two dollar per person duty on print paper. The House approved Senate changes reducing pig iron duties. The bill returns to conference as leaders warn a continued stalemate over reciprocity and adjournment.
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Washington
House
Senate
Howise
Momentous Hat Meeting in Hale Springs Union
Hale Springs Tennessee, June 10. The International Printing Pressmen's Union holds a convention at its national home. The Chicago newspaper strike and other cities ignite member dissatisfaction with current leadership. Rumors circulate of a plan to oust President George L Berry, though supporters deny likely removal.
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Hale Springs
Tenn
International Printing Pressmen's Union
Chicago
George L. Berry
Erry
Union
Virginia Carolina Railway Extension Planned to Wilkesboro
To extend the Virginia Carolina Railway from Bristol Virginia to Wilkesboro North Carolina, steps are being taken to advance the project. The effort aims to improve regional rail service and connect Bristol with Wilkesboro through ongoing planning and action.
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Bristol
Virginia-Carolina Railway
Wilkesboro
N. C
Taft Gains Delegates as Republicans Seat Indiana Contingent
The Republican National Committee added twelve delegates to Taft, boosting his tally to eighty four. Indiana contests swung Taft's way, seating four at large and two per district for districts one three and thirteen, while fourth district seats were confirmed for Taft. Roosevelt allies protested affidavits before a reversal upheld Taft seating amid brisk debate.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Indiana
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
National Committee
South Bend
Roosevelt
Borah
HURRY CALL FOR WEST VIRGINIA BILLS
West Virginia leaders rush to Chicago for Roosevelt convention plans and potential seating. Glasscock and Edwards pursue delegation influence while Hatfield Young and others travel. a special train carries Roosevelt boosters.
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Charleston
Roosevelt
Chicago
Wim. F. Glasscock
William Seymour Edwards
Edwards
West Virginia
Glasscock
H. D. Hatfield
Republica
Houston C. Young
State
Roosevelt Committee
Delegates Gather in Columbus for Eagles Convention
Hundreds of delegates and state officers arrived in Columbus Ohio for the annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention. The gathering will conclude Thursday with a street parade and band competition.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sn Mnaring
Order of Eagles
Weather forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia shows fair weather Tuesday and Wednesday. Virginia also expects fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with variable winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Episcopal Council Closes West Virginia Session
The thirty third annual Episcopal council in West Virginia closed at the Presbyterian church with Bishop Peterkin delivering the annual charge to clergy. The gathering drew large attendances, confirmed a class, and prepared for a Charleston council in June 1913. Social events and services accompanied the sessions. London law suit over National Telephone Company assets opens in British courts with multi million stakes and months of hearings anticipated.
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Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Presbyterian Church
Peterkin
Th Presbyterian
RK. W. Trapnell
Charleston
W. Va
Bramwell
Guild
Bluefield
J. T. Crewe
London
Arisin
National Telephone Company
Germans Given an Idea of Warfare
A mob of striking waiters disrupted the official banquet for visiting German naval officers at the Waldorf Astoria. Police fought rioters and arrested several dozen, then restored order at the New York event.
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Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Waldor-Astoria
Cuban War Scare Is Given Set Back
Washington June 10 The presence of American war ships in Havana harbor this afternoon may be regarded as greatly diminishing the likelihood of intervention in Cuba. The administration views the battleships as a restraining factor on possible unrest in Havana. Secretary Knox has reassured Orestas Ferrara speaker of the Cuban house of non intervention.
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Washington
Havana
Cuba
Knox
Orestas Ferrara
Volcanic Disturbances Prompt Dispatch to Cold Bay and Kodiak
Juneau reports a cable from Seward stating the steamer Dore, caught in volcanic disturbances, urgently requests cutters to Cold Bay Hiama Kodiak and nearby areas. Officials warn great devastation is probable and urge rapid response from authorities.
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Juneau
Alaska
United States
Finnigan
Seward
Dore
Cold Bay
Hiama
Kodiak
Panic run on Trust Company tied to Tennessee Coal plan
Testimony in the government suit to dissolve the Steel Trust links the 1907 panic run on the Trust Company of America to a scheme to hammer Tennessee Coal and Iron, with Oakleigh Thorne confirming stock as collateral and a New York Times article labeling the bank a "sore spot" in the crisis.
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New York
Trust Company
Amerrica
George W. Perking
Steel Trust
Dickinson
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
Steel Corporation
Tennessee
Oakleigh Thorne
Trust Company Institution
Tennessee Coal & Tron
New York Times
Asmund Phillips
Times
Mr. Perking
J. }. Morgan
Rose Carnival Opens Portland Rose Festival
The arrival of Rex Oregonus the carnival king and his triumphal mare marks the start of Portland Oregon's sixth annual Rose Festival. The event continues through the week as visitors fill the city, which displays grand flower and flag decorations and crowded streets.
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Portland
Ore
Rex Oregonus
Rex
Capitol City
Epworth League Conference Opens At Bland Street Church
The Epworth League Conference opened in this city at Bland Street Church with 100 delegates from Holston conference. The three day session featured a crowded program and social activities after the formal program. R K Care welcomed visitors and Dr BE Hamilton responded with pleasure at visiting the northern end of Holston conference. Miss Lillian Shott of Junior Epworth Leaguers gave a welcome and received a reply from Miss Ida Calloway. Morning sessions begin at 8 20.
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Epworth League
Bland Street
Holston
Epworth
R. K. Care
de. BE. C. Hamilton
Abingdon
T. S. Hamilton
Halston
Lillian Shott
Epworth Leaguers
Ida Calloway
Chatisnogra
Tenn
Holston Conference Program Outlined For Today
The Holston Conference lists a full day schedule with morning sessions starting at 8:30 including classies devotions by Rev. FEJ Cassiday and League Institute led by Dr. F. Parker. Afternoon program features devotional exercises by Rev. Frank Y. Jackson and a round table on literary interests led by O T Carr.
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J. Cassiday
Parker
Frank
Y. Jackson
T. Carr
Governor Would Not Take Hint on Paint Creek Riots
Charleston June 10 Special Sheriff P Smith of Kanawha county said the situation among miners on Paint Creek is in hand after riots between miners and guards. Mother Jones addressed miners at Holley Grove but no outbreak followed. A miners wives delegation urged revoking the guarding commission with veiled threats. the governor Glasscock took no action.
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Charleston
P. Smith
Kanawha County
Paint Creek
Mother Jones
Holley Grove
Glasscock
Guerda
Reed seeks forfeit of St Louis bridge for public highway
Senator Reed of Missouri introduced a resolution to forfeit the St. Louis Merchants Company's bridge across the Mississippi and direct the secretary of war to open it as a public highway. He charges that earnings have been pooled with another bridge.
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Washington
Senator Reed
Missouri
St. Louis Merchants Company
Mississippi
Secretary of War
British Isles Strike Calls Halt of Transport Work
London reports a nationwide strike planned by 300000 transport workers on 1018 island, with all foreign and coastal shipping to stop indefinitely. The Transport Workers Federation orders across England Scotland and Wales while ship owners reject government brokered compromise offering wage guarantees and penalties for violations.
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London
Eng
Transport Workers’ Federation
England
Scotland
Wales
Antonn
Provisional Regiment Moves from Dubuque to Wisconsin
A provisional regiment of 1,090 regular soldiers departed Dubuque on June 1 to test new anaes ni recently purchased by the war apartment. The unit, drawn from Fort Sheridan and other central army ports, is under Colonel R. S. Getty.
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Dubuque
Dubuque Tagay
Suarta
Wie
Fort Sheridan
Sintea Ara
R. 8
Getty
Murders of Moore Family Baffles Authorities in Willison
A Sunday murder in Willison wipes out Joseph B. Moore's entire family and two guests, with six people dead. Police lack clues and any trace of the killer, who apparently had a key since all doors and windows were found locked, and the culprit remains unidentified tonight.
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Willison
Joseph B. Moore
Cherts
Couht
Oldest U S convict asks pardon after fifty three years
Hartford June 10 The Connecticut board of pardons considers the petition for John Warren the oldest inmate in state custody serving a life term for his wife’s murder at Weathersfield He is seventy four with fifty three years behind bars Seven prior petitions have failed but supporters say officials and inmates alike would welcome his release to spend his final years in freedom
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut Board of Pardons
John Warren
Weathersfed
Warren
United States
State Board of Pattons
Bluefield Expected to Acquire Danville Franchise in Virginia League
Reports from Summit City indicate Bluefield plans to take over the Danville franchise. President Matz spoke with P J Kelly about a reasonable price and a Roanoke meeting set for Friday to finalize the transfer. Local excitement grows as fans anticipate league ball returning to the Bluefield area.
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Danville
Hinefield
Blurfield
Virginia
Bluefield
Yecierday
Matz
Fora
P. J. Kelly
Kelly
Philadelphia
Saya Bluefield
Kelley
Mate
Boatwilcot
Virginia League
Elliott
Roanoke
Licely
Mirsis
Dbluefield
Me & Bond
Jess
I.e
Maefield
Bluefield Orphans Lose Big Match at Portsmouth
Bluefield’s Bluefield Orphans fell badly to Portsmouth in a one sided game. Fans in Bluefield hope for a strong response when the team visits next week for three games against Lynchburg.
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Bluefield
Portsmouth
Gaston
Ray Prince
Tem
Winefield
Danville
Prince
Jetters
Cerain
Lynchburg
Henry Stuart
Pirates Dominate Red Sox in 18-1 Victory at Bland Park
Virginia League action at Bland Park features Castro's Pirates crushing the Red Sox 18 to 1. Solid defense and Mayer on the mound pace the Pirates while Castro belts a homer to left.
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Portsmouth
Bland Park
Oll Castro
Pirates
Red’ Sox
Mayer
Castro
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Congress
Printing Pressmen’s Union
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Committee
West Virginia Bills
Hans Nielson Hauge
Minn
Hovor
Hans Neilson Hauge
Concordia College
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
State Church of Norway
Trondhiem
Hans Nieldsen Haure
Weather Forecast
Episcopal Council
Havana Harbor
Alaskalis
Unon
Steel Company
Perkins
Run
Tennessee Coal and Tron Company
Holston Basins
Staly
Gcvernor
British Isles
Lion
Albh
Summit City
RED Sox
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