Republican national convention opens in Chicago Coliseum
The Republican national convention gathered in Chicago on June 16 to begin proceedings. Julius C. Burrows of Michigan served as temporary chairman, committees were announced, and Bishop Muldoon led the opening prayer as the crowd cheered at Roosevelt references. The session adjourned until tomorrow.
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Chicago Citizens’ Committee
Old Fort
New
Elmer Dover
National Committee
Senator Burrows
Roosevelt
Burrows
Taft trousers parade planned by Texas delegation
A telegram from Washington announced that Texas wool trousers presented to Secretary of War Taft were sent to Chicago. Colonel Cecil A. Lyon began organizing a reception and the trousers may be shown at the Coliseum if Taft is nominated.
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Chicago
Texas
Taft
Washington
Cecil A. Lyon
Coliseum
Lyon
Nebraska Delgation Nominates Governor Sheldon for VP
In Chicago on June 16 the Nebraska delegation after hours of discussion agreed to place Governor Sheldon’s name in nomination for vice president.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Sheldon
Iowa Delegation Supports Vice President Fairbanks Renomination
Chicago June 16 report says Senator Dolliver favors renomination of Vice President Fairbanks and that Iowa delegates would vote for him if given the chance.
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Chicago
Iowa
Dolliver
Fairbanks
Macomb man dies by own action over alleged illegal operation
Darius Hicks a 50 year old farmer and stockraiser of Macomb Illinois left a letter claiming an illegal operation was performed on a married woman who had been his housekeeper. He says he feared blame and took his own life after reporting the alleged incident. The woman is hospitalized in Keokuk Iowa in critical condition. Hicks left no claim of responsibility for the operation.
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Ill
Darius Hicks
Keokuk
Hicks
Bailey Improves and Feels Better in Hospital
In New York on June 16 reports said Senator Joseph W. Bailey's condition improved slightly after doctors stated his fever was declining. Medical bulletins noted he was "quite as favorable as yesterday" and hoped he could leave his apartments in a few days.
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New York
Joseph W. Bailey
Missouri River Begins Falling At Kansas City
The Missouri river began falling here Monday night as local observers noted a decline in water levels along the riverbank prompting closure of some low lying areas and planned inspections for flood risks.
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Missouri River
Kansas City
Eighth annual Texas Fire Prevention meet opens in Hot Springs
News in brief reports June 16 openings of several gatherings: Texas Fire Prevention Association meets in Hot Springs, Buffalo hosts Grand Army Veterans encampment, Georgia Funeral Directors hold annual meeting in Atlanta with Mayor Joyner and J. B. Hart present, Rupert's Land synod and Sunday school conference open in Winnipeg, Order of Owls holds national convention in Knoxville, Texas Pharmaceutical Association opens in Galveston with papers and entertainment, Republican candidates invited to Taft abstaining banquet in Chicago, North Carolina Teachers Assembly opens in Charlotte with educator addresses planned.
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New York
Grand Army
Occa
Diocese of
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St. John’s Cathedral
Theodore Sedgwick
St. Paul
Galveston
Texas
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
Chicago
Til
William H .Taft
Bethel A. M. E
Nationa
Colored Sons of Mississippi
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
Ohio
Virginia
Tennessee
Tremendous Corn Receipts on Monday in St Louis
In St Louis on June 16 corn receipts totaled 175000 bushels for Monday market activity.
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St. Louis
Portrait of Governor Lanham selected for capitol display
A Houston artist B B Gordon painted Governor Lanham whose portrait was chosen for display in the Texas capitol at Austin. The item notes various political and social happenings including Taft campaigning attire, James Stephen Hogg memorial efforts, and other regional news.
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Lanham
B. B. Gordon
Houston
Autsin
Campbell
Terrell
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