Vote count seals result for General Federation presidency
At Symphony Hall 40 women counted ballots through the night for the General Federation of Women's Clubs presidency. They started at 8:30 pm and remained inside, with coffee and sandwiches delivered, as the nominating committee vote reportedly stood 23 to 21 for Mrs. May Alden Ward of Massachusetts, one state reportedly abstaining.
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Symphony Hall
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
May Alden Ward
Massachusetts
Women delegates await outcome of election for national officers
Eleven hundred sixty nine women delegates voted as late ballots arrived and ballots were scratched delaying counts. Interest centers on May Alden Ward of Boston and Mrs Philip N Moore of St Louis for president. both greeted on stage. A Chivvis of St Louis cautioned results will not be known until tomorrow forenoon.
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May Alden Ward
Boston
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
Walter R. Chivvis
Potter in a critical state from heat illness
Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York, ill with stomach and liver trouble, is reported by physicians to be in a very critical condition after the recent hot weather. The bulletin from Dr J E Janvirin confirms the prostration and seriousness of his illness.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Henry C. Potter
New York
Cleveland Ninth Grade Spelling Contest Crowned by City Team
In Cleveland 1560 chances with 15 students per team produced a champion from Cleveland over Pittsburgh New Orleans and Erie. Marie Bolden 18 spelled 46 correctly receiving the golden medal. Mae Thursby of Pittsburgh posted a perfect score and awaits a prize on return to Pittsburgh.
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National Educational Association
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New Orleans
Erie
Penn
Marie C. Bolden
New Orelans
Francis C. Hazerot
Cleveland Board of Education
Mae Thursby
United American Mechanics of
Smoky City
Harry Marcus
Quiet Night Ordered Before Fourth Fireworks
Commissioner O'Meara orders strict enforcement to suppress fireworks and horns until the Fourth. Police to arrest violators. fireworks allowed 4 a.m. to midnight Saturday, otherwise arrest. Revolver shots and fish horns barred, not tolerated on the Fourth.
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Ambassador Hill Holds First Postwar Reception in Berlin
Berlin June 29 The American ambassador to Germany Dr David Jayne Hill hosted his inaugural diplomatic corps reception this afternoon. The event drew a large and largely attentive crowd marking a notable early diplomatic moment.
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Berlin
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Roosevelt orders troops to Texas to preserve neutrality
By presidential directive Taft orders the Texas command to deploy troops to Del Rio El Paso and other Texas points to aid civil authorities in keeping order in response to the Mexican government request to prevent violations of neutrality laws.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Department of Texas
San Antonio
del Rio
el Paso
Texas
United States
Border Troop Order Referred to Attorney General
The Mexican government request was referred to the Attorney General by the State Department. The Governor of Texas was asked to aid in enforcing the law while awaiting action. The troop deployment along the border was reportedly ordered on the Attorney General's recommendation.
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State Department
Texas
Troop Move Aims to Encircle Rebels Near Torreon
Reports from El Paso indicate Jaurez authorities received word that 2500 federal troops have taken the field at Torreon Coahuila to encircle insurgent parties blamed for attacks on Viesca and Hacienda Matamoras as the pursuit continues.
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Zeppelin airship completes long endurance test at Friedrichshafen
The Zeppelin airship stayed aloft for 6 3 4 hours near Friedrichshafen on June 29 with 14 passengers aboard. It averaged 34 1 2 mph, peaked at 38 1 2 mph, and tested wireless gear successfully while ascending to 1000 feet and performing maneuvers toward Constance and Romanshorn, Switzerland.
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Eyes Lena Ashwell at Kingsway
London June 29 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt shows clear interest in actress Lena Ashwell who stars in Diana of Dobson's at the Kingsway Theatre. He has visited the theatre often and friends expect a possible engagement to Miss Ashwell.
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Lena Ashwell
Kingsway Theatre
Diana of Dobson
Miss Ashwell
Court upholds common law marriage in historic ruling
Kansas City court says the world’s first marriage was a common law contract and binds present day unions. Ella Phillips Davis sues R. W. Stouffer as administrator for $400 claiming she was the husband’s common law wife in Salina county.
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Kansas City Court of Appeals
Salina County
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R. W. Stouffer
Vanderbilt avoids polo and racing set social scene
The aristocratic sporting circle in England holds little appeal for Mr. Vanderbilt, despite friend Craig Wadsworth joining it. He did not attend the wedding of Miss Jean Reid and John Ward nor join Americans at dinners or receptions where they are invited.
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Jean Reid
John Ward
Showers Forecast for Boston and Nearby Areas
Weather forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for showers Tuesday with fair conditions Wednesday. Eastern New York will see showers and cooler temperatures Tuesday, then fair Wednesday with light to fresh winds. New England also faces showers Tuesday, cooler in parts, followed by Wednesday fair with fresh southwest to west winds.
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Boston Americans win at New York in 4 to 4 draw
On the South End grounds the Philadelphia Nationals routed Beaton in a one sided contest 9 to 2. Other sports of local and general interest.
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New York
Beaton
Johnson rules out vice presidency in midwestern bid
Gov. Johnson says he seeks the presidential nomination and will not be a candidate for anything else if he does not win. He states he will not go to Denver and will focus on Minnesota, ready to support the party if he can strengthen the ticket as presidential nominee.
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Rothine
Boston Post
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Minnesota
Denver Political Shaping Under Quincy and Bryan
Josiah Quincy writes a platform urged by Bryan as Cleveland Democrats align with a modified Nebraska program. The platform avoids attacking courts or property yet states clear terms. New York lists vice presidential candidates led by Martin Littleton and Charles A Towne.
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Harmony
Bryan
Cleveland Democrats
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New York
Martin Littleton
Charles A. Towne
Bryan Uses Quincy to Unite Cleveland Democrats
Denver reports William Jennings Bryan delegates harmony efforts with Josiah Quincy of Boston to sway Cleveland mugwumps. After two days with Bryan at Lincoln Nebraska Quincy works on a platform in Colorado Springs aiming to bring Cleveland Democrats into the Bryan fold without compromising principles.
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Mr. Quincy
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Former Governor Charles O Thomas Named to Resolutions Committee
The Post published Charles O. Thomas former Colorado governor interview outlining his role as the Colorado member of the resolutions committee. The interview sparked discussion among readers today.
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Colorado
Committee On Resolutions
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