Republican landslide for Wilson gains Republican support
Chicago reports a growing Republican shift toward Woodrow Wilson as Progressive Republicans split over a third party. Michigan governor Chase Osborn and Minnesota progressives back Wilson while Wisconsin editorials and Philadelphia papers endorse the New Jersey governor. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler sails to Europe, praising Wilson and opposing a third party.
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Wisconsin
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Wall Street
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State Journal
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New Jersey
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Columbia University
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Viswt
Europe
Carnegie International Peace Endowment Fund
Rebels Plan Seaport Campaign Against Mexico City
Juarez Mexico July 6 Mexican rebel leaders outline a new campaign targetting Guaymas and other Pacific seaports. Rebels aim to invade Sonora then move south toward Mexico City to join Apata’s Southern revolt and seek ammunition from foreign sources. Rebel capital Juarez proclaimed in rebellion. federal columns have not yet arrived.
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Oroca
Orozco, Jr
First Baby to Be Named After Governor Wilson
Sea Girl New Jersey reports the first baby named after Governor Wilson. Woodrow Wilson Sandler of New York City born July 4 to Hernard H. Gandner a New York lawyer and prominent Tammany leader.
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Woodrow Wilson Sandler
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Hernard H. Gandner
New York
Tammany
Election of Wilson Sure Says Bristow
Washington dispatch reports Senator Bristow of Kansas declares the third party movement in Roosevelt's camp unlikely to succeed. He predicts Governor Wilson will win with a united Republican base behind him, while Roosevelt may carry a few states. Cummins says no room for a new party and Capers supports Taft, recalling steamroller tactics at Chicago. Continued on page 8.
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National Committee
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S. J
Everett Colby
New Jersey
Harmony Keynote Sets Campaign Tone for Wilson
Seagirt New Jersey July 6 Governor Wilson and Senator Elect Ollie James of Kentucky decide to notify Wilson of his Baltimore nomination at his lawn address on August 7. James says harmony prevails in the Democratic ranks while Wilson awaits platform comment and discusses reforms to help wage earners.
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Ollie James
Kentucky
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Representative Underwood
Alabama
Washington
James A. O'Gorman
New York
O'Gorman
High Living Cost Campaign Issue Highlighted by Wilson
Governor Wilson calls the high cost of living the dominant issue of the hour centering on tariff policy. He argues tariffs are the core driver behind rising prices and linked to broader trust questions affecting public policy.
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Aviator Becomes Groom As Beatrice Partington Engaged
William Athen a professional aviator since 1908 gives up flying to marry Beatrice Partington daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Partington of Ridley Park in Chester Pennsylvannia announcement states the couple will wed with the bride to be Miss Partington and her fiancé in the news brief.
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Charles Partington
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Americans Sweep Honors as Olympic Games Open
Stockholm opening drew 80 000 spectators as American athletes led early track heats. Donald F. Lippincott of Pennsylvania set an Olympic record in the 100 metres heat while Ira Courtney Ralph Crate and P. C. Gerhardt also won spots. Sweden’s javelin record fell to F E Lemaning as ceremonies featured royal cheers and national anthems.
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United States
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University of Pennsylvania
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Ralph, Crate
Detroit
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Clarence
Edimundson
Beattis A. A
Lemaning
Three Strange Tragedies Among Wyoming Citizens
Three Wyoming residents died in separate accidents and causes on July 6. Charlea A. Nash of Dayton strangled by throat mucous while coughing. V Baca, a sheepherder near South Peak, died after being struck from a lightning bolt and hurled from a cliff. EN Cornelison, a mail carrier from Evanston, died from injuries after being thrown from a wagon while fording a swollen stream. he leaves a widow and nine children.
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Charlea A. Nash
Dayton
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South Peas
Baca
Evanston
Wyo
EN Cornelison
Cornelison
Knight
Bubonic Plague Suspected in Havana Prompting Precautions
Reports say Havana may face bubonic plague after a July 3 hospital admission of a Spaniard and a board of physicians evaluating symptoms. Authorities tighten fumigation and anti rat measures while awaiting bacteriological tests to confirm the illness. Washington considers protective steps if confirmed. Port Rico case numbers slightly improve with no new infections in four days.
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Las Animas Hospital
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United States
Port Rico
Comedian Al Leech Dies After Overwork at 43
New York reports comedian Al Leech died at home from cerebral meningitis at age 43. He ran away at ten to join a theater troupe and remained in the stage throughout his life, with death linked to overwork and nervous strain from a recent invention.
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Hone
Heat Kills Seven in Chicago as City Endures Heat Wave
Seven deaths and many injuries were attributed to a day of extreme heat in Chicago. High humidity and strong southerly winds intensified the furnace like conditions, hitting densely populated areas hardest as families sought relief with scant cooling options. The day’s peak temperature readings were reported but incomplete in the text.
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First Airship Line to Carry Passengers Soon
Chicago prepares a regular airship passenger service to Milwaukee, the first of its kind in America. The Germania dirigible, similar to Count Zeppelin’s Deutschland, will operate from White City with schedules at 9 and 10 pm and under two hours for the trip both ways in favorable conditions. Capt Horace B Wild will command the flight with reservations now open and a minimum fare of five dollars per person.
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Europe
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Ummer
Mrs Fish Hosts Sabbath Respecting Newport Society
Mrs. Fish, leader of Newport and New York society, plans a large ball ending before midnight to honor Miss Helen Fish, Hamilton Fish’s daughter, amid clergy protests over late Sunday entertainments. She defends the event as Sabbath respectful and vows to proceed with August plans.
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