Illinois Political Shuffle At Republican Convention
Chicago June 8 The Wood forces claim a strategic edge as they win key committee chairmanships at the Republican national convention. Instructed Wood delegates gain control of the resolution and credentials committees, while talk among old line leaders favors Lowden as Johnson and Wood factions face possible disintegration.
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Chicago
Woodforces
Lowden
Wood
Senator Watson
Indiana
Edward B. Duffield
New Jersey
Frank HI. Hitchock
Lowdon
Johnson
Verdict of murder in first degree in Colorado
Alex Miller known as Dummy was found guilty of first degree murder by a Denver jury for the December slayings of Mr and Mrs Adam Schank and their four children. The jury deliberated five minutes. Miller faces possible motion for a new trial after the verdict.
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Jauntat
George Wesley
George Adam Schank
Schank
Gilchrest
Colo
Greeley
Miller
Denver
Conrad
Johnson asserts confidence convention will heed demand
Chicago June 8 Senator Johnson says he expects to win the presidential nomination and rejects the league of nations stance. He believes the convention will recognize the expressed popular will of the Republican rank and file and follow the plain mandate of the party’s plain people despite pressures.
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Johnson
Chicago
Wilson
Republican Party
Supposed Dead Man Is Merely Victim Tonsils
E. K. Stone of Chicago collapsed in the business district as passersby feared he had died. Sergeant McFarland and two patrolmen aided him with cold water and first aid, guiding him to the police station for observation. Stone said he had throat troubles and that this was the third time he had fainted on the sidewalk.
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E. K. Stone
Chicago
McFarland
Stone
Dempsey Draft Evasion Trial Opens in San Francisco
Testimony shows Jack Dempsey declared dependents on his draft form to secure deferred status. Government witnesses recount statements by Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns. Local draft board official details deferred classification granted to Dempsey. The case, against Dempsey and Kearns, proceeds in U.S. District Court.
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Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Dempsey
Rudolph Goodman
Chicago
Jack Kearns
Goodman
Kearns
Hiram
Fred Gibson
Hram Dempsey
Salt Lake City
A. J. Auerback
Effie Clarkson
John S. Hogan
William Harrison
Jack) Dempsey
Hospital fund surpasses goal as drive raises 119046
Memorial hospital campaign pages at a Masonic temple dinner announced a total of 119046 dollars subscribed in seven days. General W B Mullen lauded 200 workers for their 80 strenuous hours and civic spirit that produced the record. Judge Lacey, hospital trustees president, also praised the workers.
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Memorial Hospital
Masonic Temple
W. B. Mullen
General Mullen
Judge Lacey
Tornadoes Cause Death and Destruction Across Minnesota
A strong wind and storm across northern Minnesota June 8 left one dead and two injured near Fergus Falls as a barn collapsed with refuge occupants. Widespread damage hit Waupun and Breckenridge areas with injuries to dozens and several trains derailed or blown from tracks. No fatalities confirmed at Wacpeton Flem? scattered reports.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Fergus Falls
William Weakmer
Fargo
N. D
Waupeton
Fox Siclm
Great Northern
Gardner
Cass County
Breckenridge
Northern Pacific
Here
Body of Wyomingite Found in Nebraska Mystery Solved
Reliance Wyoming June 8 A body found near Dillon Nebraska is believed to be coal miner Alex Pedjola who disappeared last October after leaving for the east Papers on the corpse identified as Pohjola and help close a prior mystery.
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Reliance
Wyo
Dillon
Nebraska
Alex Pedjola
East
Pohjola
Generally fair Weather Outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
A regional forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with cooler temperatures in eastern and central portions. The system indicates light winds and no significant precipitation across most areas.
First Day of GOP Convention Opens in Tame, Harmonious Style
Chicago June 8 The Republican National Convention opened with orderly preliminaries and a keynote by Senator Lodge. National Chairman Hays led the session as delegates approved the party’s call for unity and its pledge to sweep the Wilson dynasty from power.
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Chicago
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge
Hays
Wilson Dynasty
Charles E. Woodcock
Louisville
Kentucky
Wys
Republican Party
United States
Lodge
Massachusetts
Mr. Hays
Caruso Robbed Of Half Million In Easthampton Residence
Enrico Caruso the famed tenor was burglarized at his Easthampton New York home as thieves stole jewels valued at about 600000 dollars. Mrs Caruso awakened by a burglar alarm attached to a steel casket where the jewels were kept reported the incident.
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Easthampton
N. Y
Juno
Enrico Caruso
Committee 13 Sets Republican Platform Subcommittees
In Chicago on June 8 the Republican platform drafting moved to 13 subcommittees under Senator Watson of Indiana who also chaired their sessions. Members include Senator Borah Idaho opposing league of nations and Governor Beckman Rhode Island criticizing excessive senatorial control, with Order L Mills New York tied to Taft era policies. The full committee held a public hearing for suggestions as efforts aim for broad representation.
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Chicago
Watson
Indiana
Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Beeeckman
Rhode Island
Orden L. Mills
New York
Tay
Down Town Biker Search Yields No Whiskey Find
Thomas Kelly was arrested by police yesterday with two full pints of whiskey. Federal agents then searched Moonewat's bakery and Schwarts pool hall but found no liquor. Kelly was previously al leged linked to a barrel of soured wine west of the city limits. The case goes before police court today.
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Thomas Kelly
Kelly
Moonewat's
Schwarts Pool
Senator Watson Selected as Platform Builder Chief
Chicago June 8 The Republican conventions resolutions committee elected Senator Watson of Indiana its chairman and set a heavy schedule of hearings to craft the party platform. A flood of applications crowded the table as hearings proceed night and day with wets and drys suffragists and anti-suffragists labor leaders and others offering ideas for the platform. A sub committee was formed to handle disputed questions including pole scy and foreign policy while Watson who has led platform talks for weeks continues directing the process.
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Senator Watson
Indiana
Wilbon
Ireland
Purley
Semantor Watson
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