Big Convention Opens in Chicago Taft Roosevelt Clash
The fourteenth Republican national convention opened in Chicago with initial committees and a keynote by Julius C. Burrows. Enthusiasm erupted for Theodore Roosevelt as delegates cheered wildly, while battles over platform planks and anti injunctions signaled hard fights ahead on labor, railroad securities, anti trust, postal savings banks, and proportional representation.
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Chicago
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Great Coliseum
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Lodge
Taft
Big ‘Bu Wus
Labor
Dolliver
Iowa
Hughes
Fairbanks
Cummins
Borah
Idaho
Crane
Murphy
New Jersey
Sherman
New York
Lacey
Oskaloosa
Harry 8. New
Republican National Committee
White House
Washington
George D. Perkins
The
Sioux City Journal
Nathan Jewett Dead In North Charlton At 3 A M
Nathan Jewett a long time resident of this city died at his home in north Charlton at three oclock this morning aged seventy five after long illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow at two oclock.
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Nathan, Jewett
North
Charlton
Hammock Style Comfort in Durable Roomy Build
A description highlights Hammock's large, roomy and comfortable design noted for strength and durability. The item emphasizes substantial form and comfort factors suited for extended use and relaxation.
Horse Thief Captured by Sheriff Near Chillicothe
Sheriff Gittinger captured Ralph Barger in Chillicothe after a chase by the courthouse park. Barger wore a U S cavalry uniform and surrendered when confronted. The horse, owned by Mort Dunning, a fifteen year old boy, had been borrowed under false pretenses. Barger was taken to Ottumwa to face theft charges for the clothing theft as well.
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Gittinger
Ralph Barger
Chillicothe
Barger
Court House Park
U. S
Griffin
Albia
Mort Dunning
Ottumwa
Jackson
Wapello
Long Distance Hike Victor Allo Seeks San Francisco by Oct 1
Victor Allo travels from Jersey City to San Francisco on a wager with no money. He arrived in Chariton Tuesday evening and will resume at six the next morning. Starting April 13, he must cover about twenty miles daily to meet the October 1 deadline. Four others started with him but quit before Pennsylvania. Allo may work or receive contributions but cannot beg. Chariton, the Fourth.
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Victor’ Allo
Jersey City
San Francisco
Chariton
Sanfrancisco
Pennsyl
Vania
Fa Allo
Underground Crossing Sought by Ottumwa Officials
Mr. Kirby of Ottumwa visited Chariton to review a request from Hooper Produce Co. and Chariton Wood Yard for a switch on their side track. The city council opposed closing the alley without an underground crossing on Court avenue, and Mr. Kirby warned the railroad may not agree to the crossing soon.
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Kirby
Ottumwa
Burlington Road
Chariton
Hooper Produce Co
Chariton Wood Yard
Court Avenue
Summer School Opens for Teachers in High School
The summer program, directed by Professors Johnson and Bell and Mrs. Bell, opened Monday in the high school building with over fifty students enrolled. Officials expect enrollment to reach about a hundred, with roughly thirty-five teachers coming from outside the town.
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Johnson and Bell
Bell
Mrs Wishart Dies at 26 in Chariton Home
Mrs George Wishart died at her parents home this morning at 5 15 of tuberculosis aged 26 funeral time not decided obituary note next week Chas E Fluke the wall paper man of Chariton advertises his services in Chariton as the wallpaper man.
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George Wishart
O. A. Houghland
Chas
Fluke
Wall ‘Paper
Chariton
Wishart and Elliott Tie The Knot In Belinda Family Home
James A Wishart and Helen Elliott wed at the groom's sister home with Rev McCullagh presiding. The couple, now living on Armory Avenue in a cottage, are described as well suited for married life and plan a home together.
Jewell and Bonwell Wed in Chariton Home Ceremony
Mr H EB Jewell of Chariton and Miss Leora Bonwell of Audubon united in marriage at the bride's home Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock with only immediate family present. The bride is new to Chariton, her father a district representative. the groom is L H Jewell's son and a partner in Custer and Jewell feed store. After a three week wedding trip to Chicago and the east they will live with the groom's sister Mrs Walter Custer until a house is found. Congratulations are extended.
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James A. Wishart
Helen Elliott
Marrige
C. E. Fluke
McCullagh
Presbyterian Church
James Wishart
Belinda
Don Br. Lewis
Robert Elliott
H. EB. Jewell
Leora Bonwell
Audubon
Chariton
L. H. Jewell
Custer & Jewell
Chicago
Walter Custer
Graham Reed couple wed in Presbyterian ceremony
Mr R R Graham and Miss Addie Reed both of Adair county were married at the Presbyterian church by Rev McCullagh Tuesday afternoon. The couple settled after the ceremony.
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R. Graham
Addie I, Reed
Adair County
Chariton Baseball Offense Stymied by Tough Schedule
Chariton suffered a pair of losses to Seymour 4 0 and 2 1 on Friday and Saturday as muddy infields forced improvised plays. Noel pitched well in Creston 1 0 loss with seven Chariton hits but two Creston runs led by Welch. A 4 1 loss at Creston followed with Kelly Welch homer and Stacy held. Turner homered for Chariton. The squad travels to Lamont Friday and Allerton at Humeston Saturday hoping for wins.
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Chariton
Seymour
Creston
Noel
Crestonites
Welch
Kelly Welch
Stacy
Turner
Maryville
Lamont
Allerton
Humeston
City Mail Delivery Ordered by Municipal Authority
A formal order establishes city mail delivery service with three carriers assigned to operate from Charito on the fifteenth day of the month.
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City Mail Delivery
Charito
Restaurant Man Takes His Life Over Domestic Trouble
A. D. Brannaman, 37, died Tuesday afternoon at his home near the depot, drinking carbolic acid after a troubled marriage. A note for his wife described suspicions of infidelity, the couple had briefly separated, and he urged her to care for their four children. Funeral services were held at the home and he was interred in Grand River. The Brannamans had moved from Leon six months ago and purchased the Cripps lunch room.
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A. D. Brannaman
Armstrong
Leon
Grand River
Brannamans
Cripps
Mr. Brannaman
Chariton Plans Sole Fourth of July Celebration
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department to oversee the town Fourth of July celebration with merchant support and a full schedule of events. Fore noon and afternoon lineups feature music by the Chariton Orchestra and the Georgia Minstrels, hose races, water fights, and a parade by local volunteers. Evening programs include park music, tight-wire acts by the Olivers, dancing, moving pictures, and a cake walk.
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Iowa
Chariton
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Chariton Orchestra
Lightning
Georgia Minstrels
Chariton Volunteers
Co. H
Iowa National Guard
Olivers
Becka
Uncle Bob
Jubilee Singers
Chariton Methodist District Conference in Session
Chariton hosts the district conference with Epworth League meetings and sessions in the M eh church. About two hundred town delegates attend as visiting ministers participate. B F Miller of Indianola and Chariton church members are among the attendees.
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Charito
Chariton Strict
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William Howard Taft
Republican Party
United States
Jewell
Bonwell
Graham
Reed
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