Seething Preconvention Buzz From Chicago Rally
Special Dispatch reports in Chicago on June 16 describe frenetic preconvention activity with claims by many factions. Delegates clash in hotel lobbies and rooms as rumors fly about Taft Roosevelt Cummins LaFollette and Hughes or Borah, while no one knows who will win. The piece notes pervasive talk, misinfo, and Truman? No, Roosevelt's magnetism persists as delegates react to the guidance of party leaders.
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Great Rain And Death In Storm Roaring Across States
A massive storm leaves at least twenty six dead in Missouri with Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania hit hard as downed wires and structural collapses cause widespread damage. Roosevelt campaign tensions and political chatter mix with ongoing disaster reports as towns reel from the storm. In Zanesville Ohio a church steeple collapse kills two and injures several, while other incidents amplify the storm’s toll.
Rough Rider pledge and crowd clash at Chicago convention
A chaotic scene unfolds as supporters vow Rough Rider victory and plans to disrupt the Chicago convention. Sanders denounces feverish turmoil in Delaware Day ton and Blanchester, insisting the outcome remains unknown until the first test. He protests hangs and abuses amid heated rhetoric.
Storm and wrecks sweep Indiana and Kansas City region
A major storm caused fatalities and injuries across Indianapolis and surrounding areas. In Indianapolis two deaths occurred and several people were injured in crashes linked to a suspected joy ride and grand larceny. Weather damage extended to Cincinnati and towns like Merwin Adrian Creighton Leeton as the storm moved through the Ohio valley with extensive property losses and displaced residents.
Taft Loses Rally as Roosevelt Gains Delegates
Special dispatch from Chicago reports early convention counts show Taft with 568 votes Roosevelt 464 La Follette 36 Cummins 10 after first session. By night poll shows Taft 547 Roosevelt 479 La Follette 36 Cummins 10 Hughes 4 Lincoln 2, 1078 total with 540 needed for nomination.
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Mosquito Extermination Efforts Target Graveyard Vessels
Veronica New Jersey June 16 inspectors in Essex County begin a week long drive to destroy water holding vessels at cemeteries. Monuments with reservoirs are noted as prime breeding sites. The mosquito commission spends 75000 this summer to curb the pest and will report conditions found.
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Thaw to Appear in White Plains Habeas Corpus Hearing
Harry K. Thaw, accused killer of Stanford White, heads to a two week habeas corpus hearing before Justice Keogh in White Plains. He argues self sanity while housed in a jail hospital area after leaving Matteawan. His mother and sister arrive with plans to stay near the proceedings.
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Wind Hurts Aerial Derby Race Opening
Angers France June 16 weather disrupted the aerial derby opening as wind speeds rose and the course shifted to a triangular track. Twenty three of thirty five entrants began with several withdrawing while pilots Espanet Hamel Garros Legagmax Bedelhelen and Brindejone pursued the rounds. Espanet and Hamel posted times with passengers, Garros logged two hours thirty nine minutes for the first round and completed the third at 6 02. Brindejone finished 7 34 but was late for official recognition.
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Miss Alice Hedges Regains Voice After Fifteen Years
Pana North district reports Miss Alice Hedges a noted stock raiser, who had been mute for fifteen years, suddenly recovered her voice during a June event in Pana NL.
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Tragic Chicago Accident Claims Two Boys
Dean Gintz age six was killed and his brother Alfred eight injured when an automobile driven by Herman Bond struck them while playing in the street in Chicago on June 16.
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Reusset Arrested Over Stolen Cuba Mexico Mail Letters
Paris reports Reusset detained for possession of nine letters from Cuba and Mexico and more than 200 registered letters stolen from Havana and Central American mail. A $100,000 check was among the letters. some messages may have been burned. Suspected accomplices at the chief post office.
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Cobre Depopulated by Rebel proclamation in Cuba
Washington reports the Cuban town of Cobre emptied after General Auittumanchi calls foreigners to leave within 24 hours. About 3,000 refugees gathered at El Cobre with a similar number at Palma Serrano. General Monteagedo promised protection of property.
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Convention Newsroom Brims with Newspaper Men
At Chicago on June 16 Victor Rosewater and Colonel Harry S. New lead a large Republican convention press corps. William H Taft and Warren G Harding figures are profiled as former newspaper men. The Sun and Associated Press bureaus deploy top writers and artists to cover this historic gathering.
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Many Villages Reported Lost in Alaska Disaster
Cordova reports from Karluk indicate no life on the mainland near Shelikof Mountain. estimated 200 villagers may have perished. Efforts to reach Afognak station near Kodiak have failed, raising concern for Superintendent Hiedmann and workers at the fish hatchery.
Battle near La Cruz Claims 14 Lives
Skirmishing today between federals and rebels at La Cruz near Bachimba in Chihuahua state left twelve government troops dead and two rebels killed, according to reports to General Orozco's headquarters.
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