Roosevelt Taft clash looms at Republican convention
Republican factions claim majority as Roosevelt and Taft camps prep for the convention. Victor Rosewater chairs with Elihu Root and Borah set as temporary leaders. Georgia hints at switching toward Roosevelt while Taft counters with a push to challenge seats and roll calls.
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Roosevelt outlines attack lines at national convention
Chiozzo June 17 Roosevelt discloses two principles for delegates. He vows to resist convention actions based on fraudulently seated delegates and warns such actions would not bind the Republican party. A packed auditorium cheers as Roosevelt denounces opponents and rallies supporters.
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Roosevelt Army
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Wanamaker Emerges as Dark-Horse in Republican Contest
Chicago reports former postmaster general John Wanamaker is to be a compromise candidate at the Republican convention and may start with a few votes. Roosevelt backers aim to attract compromise figures to weaken Taft. Early tallies预计 Wanamaker two votes Lincoln two Cummins ten Mann one. a second ballot could spotlight Wanamaker Lincoln Cummins Hughes Mann.
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John Wanamaker
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
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Stuge Black
Philadelphia
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Illinois
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Charles E. Hughes
New York
James R. Mann
House of Representatives
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Lincoln
Hughes
Tennessee Coal Miners Busy in 1911 Output Decline Explained
The 1911 Tennessee coal output totaled 6,433,158 short tons valued at 7,209,734, down 9.66 percent in quantity from 1910 but still higher than 1909. The report notes a shift in methods with 43.9 percent mined by hand and 15.6 percent shot from solid, and 10,703 miners produced an average 601 tons each.
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Tennessee
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Parker
Alabama
Appalachian
Mississippi Valley
Music announces arrival of delegates at convention
Chicago June 17 crowds welcomed convention delegates arriving by rail and other depots. About twenty five hundred delegates and alternates filed toward the headquarters hotel amid watching spectators. The Blaine club of Cincinnati led a four hundred strong procession down Michigan avenue with white hats to the Great Northern hotel.
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Blaine Club
Cincinnati
Michigan Avenue
Taft
Congress Hotel
Club
Great Northern Hotel
Brief Senate Session in Washington Short Debate
Washington June 17 twenty senators attended an eleven minute senate session. Introduction of bills was practically the only business. The senate adjourned after a three recess during the national convention, under the current agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Two Girls Killed by Train Near Winnipeg
Two girls were struck and killed by a Canadian Pacific train while walking from church in Winnipeg on June 17. Their escort accompanying them was fatally injured.
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Winnipeg
iTwo
Canadian Pacific
Dress Never Less Modest Claim At Conference
Miss Beulah E Kennard told attendees at the national conference of Charities and Correction in Cleveland Ohio that the dress of young girls is less modest than in Louis XVI era She argued family life once sheltered youth but current freedom requires self control and inner restraint to protect them from harm.
Chicago convention progress bulletins posted outside Telegraph
Bulletins marking the opening to closing hours of the Chicago convention will be posted in front of the Daily Telegraph office to inform readers of the event's progress.
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Chicago
Daily Telegraph
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
Unsettled and cooler Tuesday in West Virginia with cooler trends through Wednesday. In Virginia expect showers on Tuesday and Wednesday with cloudy conditions and moderate variable winds turning northwest.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Safeguarding Welfare Through Home School and Community
The passage argues welfare is life’s main business and guarded by children without guidance. It urges training at home for moral awareness, in schools with safe emotional outlets through art and music, and in social centers via vigorous games and folk dances to foster emotional safety.
Class Day at Yale Promises Brighter Commencement in New Haven
Yale marks Class Day with senior exercises and parades as students sing dance and present the class oration and poem. Hundreds of visitors gather for the festivities ahead of tomorrow slurani day and the forthcoming commencement.
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
Hamilton's First Century Celebrated at Hamilton College
President Taft attended the June 17 event at Hamilton College Clinton New York marking the college’s 100th anniversary since its 1812 charter. The celebration highlighted the institution’s growth from Hamilton Oneida Academy founded by Samuel Kirkland to a leading U S educational institution with numerous distinguished graduates.
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Clinton
N.Y
Taft
Hamilton College
Hamilton Oneida Academy
Samuel Kirkland
Hamilton Colles
United States
Americans Shine at London International Horse Show
At Olympia the International Horse Show opens with strong American presence. The event features many American exhibitors and high prize money, highlighted by participants including Alfred G. Vanderbilt Judge William H. Moore J Sumner Draper and H L Pierce.
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London
Woman Faces Murder Trial in Chicago
Mrs Rene B Morrow a member of Chicago's prominent women's clubs was arraigned to stand trial for the murder of her husband Charles B Morrow inventor found shot on the rear porch of their Michigan avenue home December 28 initial reports suggested suicide but relatives prompted an investigation leading to the murder indictment domestic troubles were cited as a motive in the Morrows' case
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Rene B. Morrow
Geveral
Charles B. Morrow
Morrow
Michigan Avenue
War of classes forecast in United States by Louis Post
Louis F. Post of Chicago warned at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Cleveland that America faces a bloody class war. He argued against political action and for direct action to seize industrial control, while urging intelligent readjustments of industrial distribution and an end to land monopoly through single tax and tax exemptions on industrial goods.
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Louis F. Post
Chicago
Nation
National Conference of Charities and Correction
America
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Pow
Dark horse booms launched for mayor, governor
Baltimore June 17 The Democratic national committee moved to the convention hall as open planning for the Chicago gathering proceeds. Informal booms for Mayor Gaynor and Governor Foss were dispatched with Murphy of Tammany Hall reportedly urging no presidential choice before the convention. Hendrick of New York touted Foss on tariff reciprocity with Canada while Illinois delegates pledged to vote as a unit for Clark as the Nelson and Wilson HQs opened.
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Wilson
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Tammany Hall
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Illinois
Fitzgerald to face trial for $173000 theft from government
Chicago, June 17. George W. Fitzgerald, a sub-treasury teller, is to be tried in U S district court this week on an indictment accusing him of stealing $173,000 from government funds more than five years ago. He reported the shortage from his accounts and the case arose amid a massive cash disappearance.
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George W. Fitzgerald
United States District Court
Fitzgerald
Sub-Treasury
Former teller Fitzgerald linked to vanished funds case
The article recalls Fitzgerald quitting his post after a disappearance of money and an alleged secret service find of unearned spending. He faced arrest two years ago, was discharged for lack of evidence, then indicted shortly before the statute of limitations ran out.
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Fitzgerald
Secret Service
Roosevelt Cousin Marries in Boston Society Wedding
Historic King s Chapel hosted a Boston wedding as Miss Margaret Richardson wed Gracie Hall Roosevelt of New York. Prominent society figures attended and Miss Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of Col and Mrs Roosevelt, served as bridesmaid.
Roosevelt Kin Weds in Boston Society Wedding
Historic King's Chapel hosted a high society wedding with Gracie Hall Roosevelt of New York, cousin of Col. Roosevelt, marrying Miss Margaret Richardson daughter of Harvard Professor Maurice Richardson. Mrs Roosevelt attended as a bridesmaid among prominent guests.
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O Keefe to Plead Self Defense in Freeman Killing
John H. O Keefe a Menlo Park politician and former saloon keeper faces trial in Redwood City for the murder of Albert Freeman who died after a street quarrel months ago. He is expected to enter a self defense plea.
O Keefe to Plead Self Defense in Menlo Park Killing
Bedford City California June 17 John H O Keefe politician and former saloon man Albert Freeman were tied to trial today Freeman was killed in a street row months ago O Keefe is expected to plead self defense
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Menlo Park
Albert Freeman
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O'Keefe
Bedford City
O’keefe
I Prefer to Be Shot Says Condemned Man in Nevada
Reno June 17 A Nevada condemned murderer can choose death by hanging or shooting under the new criminal code. Andrew Mircovitch an Austrian of Tonopah chose shooting after his conviction for the murder of John Gregory, a relation of Tonopah residents.
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Byrd to retire from politics after Baltimore convention
Richmond June 17 Speaker Richard E Byrd after eight years in the house of delegates announces retirement from politics following the Baltimore convention. He will head the Wilson delegation from Virginia and will practice law thereafter.
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Richard E. Byrd
House of Delegates
Balinmore
Wilson
Byrd
End of Cuban Revolution Hailed as Likely Termination
Washington reports confirm Cuban insurgent leader General Estenez killed and General Lacoste captured by government forces. Officials believe the events practically end the revolution and may bring quiet to the island.
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Guantanamo
Navy Department
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Lacoste
Thaw Seeks Liberty in Third Habeas Petition
White Plains June 17 Harry K Thaw made a third attempt at liberty from Matteawan asylum on a habeas corpus writ proceeding before Justice Keogh.
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White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
Matteaman Asylum
Keogh
President vetoes army appropriation bill over General Wood removal
Washington reports the president vetoed the army appropriation bill arguing it would remove General Wood from office and tie military funding to controversial provisions. The veto blocks legislation seen as using the appropriation to target the chief of staff.
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West Virginia Roosevelt Boosters Lead Escort to Roosevelt
In Chicago West Virginia delegates march with a prominent escort for Colonel Roosevelt. The group, led by William P. Hubbard and S. G. Smith of Wheeling, shouts for Roosevelt from hotels and streets, with a banner naming West Virginia’s delegation.
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Surrender Refused Amid Proclamation Near Santiago
In a June report from Santiago, insurgent forces refuse to surrender despite a proclamation urging them to lay down arms. The text notes a personal position and outlines continued resistance in the vicinity of the conflict.
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