Taft gain solid delegations boosts Guild vice-presidency bid
Taft secures Alabama and Arkansas delegations and leads the push for his nomination before the convention. Governor Guild of Massachusetts gains momentum for the vice-presidential spot as rivals withdraw. Senator Dolliver exits the race and endorses Guild while Evans quits and Fairbanks rules out a bid. Murphy remains a marginal contender, Hammond rumored to seek East support. Guild's chances improve with each hour.
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Edward and royal party begin Russia visit from London
King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria depart London for Reval Russia to visit the Russian emperor. The royal suite includes Sir Charles Hardinge Sir Arthur Nicolson Admiral Fisher and Sir John French. They reach Port Victoria and board the Victoria and Albert to sail at 4 am.
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Russia
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Western Delegates Favor Guild in Senate Campaign
Western men arriving in Chicago praise Governor Guild and place him high on the ticket. A second eastern candidate is anticipated, with Guild’s health reassured by Boston doctors as he plans a vigorous fall campaign.
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Governor Guild
Far East
Massachusetts
Taft Secures Delegates as Alabama Arkansas Favor Taft
Chicago June 5 Without roll calls the Republican national committee awarded the Alabama and Arkansas contests to Taft instructed delegates. The decision covers 24 seats in the Republican national convention and required no division to determine the committee’s will.
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Republican National Committee
Alabama
Arkansas
Taft
Visit of King Edward to Russia Raises Anglo-Russian Prospects
In St Petersburg on June 5, observers survey how Edward VII’s planned visit may shift relations with Russia and Germany. Politicians foresee a test of his diplomacy, with broad support for Anglo-Russian ties and a push for a combined policy on Morocco and Macedonia amid central European concerns. An anti-German mood boosts pro Anglo-Russian sentiment.
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Russia
Germany
England
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Morocco
Macedonia
Europe
Hull May Win Republican Nomination in Congress Primary
Unofficial returns from the district represented by John A. T. Hull indicate he will likely be renominated by the Republicans. Hull’s majority stands at 31 according to the early results.
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John A. T. Hull
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
Ship Tennessee Disaster Kills Six in Cal Speed Trial
Six men died and eight were injured when a steam pipe exploded in the Tennessee’s starboard engine room during a speed trial off Point Hueneme California at 11 08 this morning. The blast hurled a torrent of steam coal dust and ash, leaving fourteen men in the fire room as the four inch pipe failed under 235 pounds of pressure. The explosion cause is not known and Admiral Sebree Captain Howard and Chief Engineer Robertson had just left the area. Two men died after arrival in San Pedro.
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Tennessee
Point Hueneme
Uriel Sebree
F. B. Howard
Robertson
Navy fire aboard ship claims several lives in furnace room
A blast of white steam and an explosion trap sailors in fireroom No 3 as Reinhold Meek Boggs and Wood die at their posts. Rear Admiral Sebree narrowly escapes while Chief Engineer Robertson and Captain Howard aid others amid smoke and injuries.
Floods threaten dams and rail links near Missoula Montana
Western Montana endures its worst flooding since the 30 day rain began. The Moulton dam above Butte bursts raising the river four feet. Ten thousand men battle rising waters as Northern Pacific service collapses east of the city and hundreds of passengers remain stranded between washouts.
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Here
Northern Pacific
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Bullets Fire Upon Balloon Near Poesterkill
In Poesterkill New York this June 5 N M Arnold and C DeAngelos Frua were aboard the balloon North Adams No 1 at 500 feet when bullets were fired from below. The shots passed between the two men who felt the wind and heard the bullets whiz by but caused no damage.
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N. M. Arnold
C. DeAngelos Frua
North Adams No. 1
Poesterkill
N. Y
Frankfort flash flood strands residents amid fast current
In Frankfort Kansas on June 5 the flood waters run swift, marooning many people in their homes and risking collapse of buildings. F M Hartman editor of the Index spent the night on his roof seeking safety.
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Snowbound Butte Sealed by Eight Inches of Snow and Rain
Eight inches of snow on the level, melted to slush by rain, cut Butte off from the outside world. Telegraph service restored by afternoon. no telephones, streetcars, or power lines working. Mines stopped due to power loss. trains east and west reported stalled. no heavy damage.
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Here
Mystery surrounds airship attack as shots fired
Mr Arnold and a companion witnessed a knot of watchers beneath the airship while rifle reports rang out and a bullet whizzed past. The balloon was clearly the target and a deliberate attempt to cause casualties is suspected, with gas release possible if the bag were penetrated. The incident aroused intense local indignation.
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Brent Declines Washington Bishop Post After Satterlee Death
Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippines declines the Washington bishopric following Bishop Satterlee’s death. The decision prompts a reconvening of a special diocesan convention to elect a successor.
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Charles Henry Brent
Philippines
Henry Y. Satterlee
Brent
Boston Americans Fall Short in Close Detroit Contest
Boston Americans lose by 8 to 7 as catcher Frank Bowerman of the Boston Nationals breaks a finger in the first inning and will miss three weeks. Olympic trials in Philadelphia feature Boston athletes. Harvard meets Dartmouth at Soldiers Field this afternoon. Brookline High and Noble and Greenough second crews row at 5 on the Charles. Exeter and Andover play baseball at Andover with Dr Daniels booklet promotion at Riker Jaynes drugstores.
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Eight Die In Headon Collision Near Annapolis
At Annapolis Maryland June 5 eight persons died in a head on crash between two special cars of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Company. A mix up of orders caused the collision as extra cars ran for Naval Academy festivities. Victims named include William Norton A H Schultz Shriver James O Neill May Slaughter and others from Baltimore New York and Philadelphia.
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Baltimore
A. H. Schultz
Shriber
Academy Junction
James O’neil
New York
May Slaughter
William E. Slaughter
George W. Green, JR
George White
Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Company
Naval Academy
Mrs Brouillet Wins Decree Nisi in Divorce Case
Mrs. George A. Brouillet formerly Sarah Luce won a decree nisi from Judge Jabez Fox in divorce proceedings against her husband on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment.
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George A. Brouillet
Sarah Luce
Jabez Fox
Boston Area Weather Forecast in Early Summer
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather through Saturday and Sunday with slowly rising temperatures. Winds will be light easterly to southerly as the trend continues. Forecast for New England and eastern New York mirrors fair conditions with light to fresh east winds and similar weekend outlook.
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New York
Boston and Worcester Trolley Air Line Service Ad
Cars leave Park Square every 15 minutes with connections from subway cars at Chestnut Hill. Low fares advertised for the trolley line between Boston and Worcester.
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Park Square
Chestnut Hill
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