Roosevelt stampede fears vanish as Taft convention holds firm
Delegates at Chicago voted along predictable lines with no Roosevelt stampede. Taft’s nomination is framed as a continuation of Roosevelt policy, while the platform backs court authority, anti injunction measures, railroad securities oversight, and a planned tariff revision with a maximum and minimum system.
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Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Taft
Cooper
Wisconsin
la Follette
United States
Convention's Notable Delegates Stir Chicago Meeting
Special Dispatch recalls the New York and Pennsylvania contingents at the Republican National Convention. Chauncey Depew is named Honorary Vice President, while Wesley Andrews secures quarters for himself and Pennsylvania. Daniel A. Kanipe recounts his last meeting with General Custer before the Little Bighorn battle.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
New York State
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Wesley R. Andrews
Pennsylvania State Committee
Auditorium Hotel
Andrews
National Committee
Washington
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Blaine Club Leaves Chicago After Nomination
The Young Men's Blaine Club of Cincinnati departs Chicago at 8 PM aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad for home after strong showing for Secretary Taft. Delegates will stay until tomorrow. some members plan lakeside tours before returning to Cincinnati. Rud Hynicka and Squire Muller proceed East for theatrical work.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Blaine Club
Cincinnati
Taft
Pennsylvania Railroad
Blaine Clay
Lakes
Queen City
Blaine
Rud Hynicka
Squire Muller
East
Prensa Sees Taft Victory Boosting Latin Ties
Buenos Ayres editorial argues Secretary of War William H. Taft would win the U S presidency. It credits Taft with fostering better commercial links and unity across North and South America and aligning Latin America with a liberal policy echoed by Secretary Root.
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The
Prensa
William H. Taft
United States
Roosevelt
Rootmaraerg
North
South America
Taft
Root
Cincinnatians Entertained by Chicago Hungarians
Nicholaus Longworth and Julius Fleischmann, former Cincinnati mayor, arrived late to a Chicago convention after attending a Hungarian Republican Club gathering hosted by Marcus Braun. They were greeted warmly by Chicago Hungarians and sampled various Hungarian wines not widely available, though the tasting did not delay their arrival.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Nicholaus Longworth
Julius Fleischmann
Cincinnati
Marcus Braun
Hungarian Republican Club
Windy City
Greatest triumph telegram greets Taft from Nick and Alice
Secretary Taft returns from the White House to find many telegrams. A Chicago message reads The greatest triumph all the way through Best love from us both Nick and Alice. The telegram follows others from the President’s daughter and Representative Loneworth and others from William.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Chicago
W. H. Taft
Nick
Alice
Loneworth
William
Chester Opera Sunday Night Opens Robin Hood in Chester
Chester's new opera company bows Sunday evening with Robin Hood at the park. Colonel Martin assures patrons curtain time at 8 o'clock and ample transport to avoid delays. Joseph F. Sheehan tenor and Thomas Richards are highlighted with Aida Hemmi and Margaret Crawford, plus a strong cast, chorus and orchestra. Aida Hemmi and Crawford are building reputation, while the film In the Flames continues drawing crowds for its comedy.
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Chester
Colonel Martin
Traction Company
Joseph F. Sheehan
Thomas Richards
Aida Hemmi
Margaret Crawford
Cincinnati
Robin Hood
Pank
Ant Circus and Ostrich Farm At Lagoon
Lagoon management announces two new amusements Ant Circus and Ostrich Farm for upcoming weeks. These novelties mark the venues initial visit to Western cities coming from New York and aimed at exciting visitors.
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Lagoon Management
Kentucky Park
New York
Chester Park Opera opens with Robin Hood under Jones
Charlie Jones leads the Chester Park Opera Company as private rehearsals promise a perfect Sunday opening of Robin Hood with an expanded orchestra under Clarence Rogerson. Phillipint and his band draw crowds at the Zoo while the Boston Quartet headlines the program. Bathing crowds grow at Chester beaches as sunny days continue. The big Tush is not expected until Sunday.
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Charlie Jones
Chester Park Opera Company
Chester Park Opera
Clarence Rogerson
Phillipint
Boston
Queen City
River Departures and Ohio River Gauge Readings
The River notices list daily departures from Manchester Madison Louisville and other towns with times. Ohio River at Cincinnati measured 9 feet 1 inch and stationary at 6 p m yesterday.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
Eagles of Kentucky Plan Large Coney Island Outing
The Eagles of Kentucky promise several thousand people will visit Coney Island this Saturday for a long picnic run to midnight. The steamer Princess will depart at midnight on Saturdays for patrons who wish to ride after the last Queen trip. Coney Island reports a 50 percent rise in late day and night business, attributed to the growing popularity of the night steamer ride. The Darktown Fire Brigade Fight follows as a noted anecdote in the era.
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Coney Island
Eagles of
Kentucky
Coney Company
Darktown
Taft Club Milbury Receives High Praise from Officials
The H. Taft Club in Milbury Connecticut the home of Tafts late mother pleased the Secretary most. It sent a message reading The first William H Taft Club sends hearty congratulations WIDLE Secretary. Early messages came from Vice President Fairbanks and Representative McKinley of Illinois.
Taft May Reveal Preference for Running Mate
Washington dispatch says Taft’s running mate choice may be announced as the Republican convention approaches. With Douliver out, Cummins of Iowa is favored to be second on the ticket alongside Taft, who helped spark tariff reform in the West.
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Bryan
Henry Salzman
Wisconsin
Salzman
Harry Ss. New
New
Washington
Taft
Chicago
White House
Dolliver
Cummins
Iowa
West
Fire destroys Shelby Steel Tube plant in Ohio
Shelby Ohio June 18 fire tonight leveled the Shelby Steel Tube Company plant owned by United States Steel Corporation. Loss near 2 million dollars. Origin undetermined. Plant had been closed for weeks. Fire spread rapidly delaying aid from Mansfield. Initially built for bicycle seamless tubing then expanded. battle ship boiler tubes were among its products.
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Shelby Steel Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
Mansfield
The
Steel Corporation
Battle Ship
Mimic War Battery Accident Injures Guard Members
At Battery Six Ft Wadsworth during a mimic war bombardment three Ninth New York National Guard Privates were seriously hurt. Mc Dowell lost a right arm Harvey suffered a fractured skull Walsh had internal injuries. A flare back caused the accident. two of the seriously wounded were not expected to survive the night.
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New York
Ninth
New York National Guard
Ft. Wadsworth
McDowell
Harvey
Walsh
Wisconsin paper firms merge to form larger company
By merging the Nekoosa Edwards Paper Company with the John Edwards Manufacturing Company and the Port Edwards Fibre Company, three Wisconsin paper firms unite under a single company with a capital of 3 million dollars. The combined group will control extensive land and pulp wood holdings.
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Appleton, Wis
Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company
Wood County
Wis
Paper Companies
Wisconsin
Nekoosa Paper Company
John Edwards Manufacturing Company
Port Edwards Fibre Company
Cincinnati Cheers Taft Nomination Amid Citywide Celebration
Cincinnati reacts to Taft's presidential nomination with banners flags and a massive Times Star Newsboy Band tribute. Mayor Markbreit sends telegram praising Taft as the next president while supporters flood clubs and streets in joyous demonstrations across Cincinnati.
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Blaine Club
Republican League
Chicago
Taft
Times-Star
Sixth and
Walnut Streets
Charles P. Taft
Times- Star
Cincinnati
Leopold Markbrelt
War Department
United States
Rvte
L. Markbreit
Burton Declines Panama Land Commission Umpire Role
Washington June 18 The Ohio congressman Theodore E Burton has declined the appointment as umpire of the Panama Land Claims Commission.
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Ohio
Panama Land Commission
Washington
Theodore E. Burton
Panama Land Claims Commission
River Packet Departures and Schedules at Cincinnati Port
Flotsam and jetsam list yesterday departures The Greenwood for Charleston Courier for Maysville Kentucky for Madison and City of Cincinnati for Louisville Today arrivals include Courier from Maysville Lizzie Bay from Madison and City of Louisville from Louisville Government forecast notes Kanawha rise passing through Cincinnati district Headwaters falling Cincinnati river will rise slowly Friday Freight was light The Courier leaves Manchester at 6 pm Lizzie Bay leaves 5 pm City of Louisville leaves 5 pm Peters Lee leaves Friday for Memphis and Lower Ohio River ports Freighters Florence Otto Marmet W B Calderwood Douglas Hall towboats due today with light coal tows
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Charleston
Courier
Maysville
Kentucky
Madison
City of Cincinnati
Louisville
Lizzie Bay
City of Louisville
Louiisville
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Steamer
Manchester
Sycamore Street
Main Street
Louisville Packet
Lee Line
Peters Lee
Memphis
Broadway
St. Louis
Florence
Otto Marmet
W. B. Calderwood
Douglas Hall
Pittsburg
Pt. Pleasant
News From Other Ports
River conditions and shipping movements reported with arrivals and departures in Wheeling Cairo Evansville St Louis and New Orleans. Water levels range from 8.9 to 35.1 feet with rises or falls noted. Vessels include John 8S Summers Spread Eagle J R Wells J R Finley Ruth and Parkersburg listings.
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Lower
Mississippi
Bevansville
ST. Louis
Spread Eagle
Alton
Cape Girardeau
Cape, Girardeau
J. R. Wells
Osage River
New Orlpans
J. R. Finley
Pittsburg
Williams Resigns As Party Leader
Congressman John Sharp Williams of Mississippi resigns the minority leadership of the House to take effect December 1 next. The move is to give the minority time to choose a successor and to ensure the next Speaker has floor leadership experience during the short winter session. Williams cites Democratic prospects if the campaign centers on last session issues.
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Hufaula
Ala
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
House of Representatives
H. D. Clayton
Clayton
Washington
Williams
Four Alleged Riders Freed in Kentucky Case
Four men Kenton Brown Fowler and Magee were acquitted of charges they belonged to a night rider band that attacked Marshal Haley a tobacco planter. The Lawrenceburg militia company was sent on duty in Bracken County relieving Company C of Lexington.
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Commercial Tribune
Cynthiana
Kenton
Gracey ex-city marshal accused in night riders raid
Hopkinsville Ky June 18 Gano Warders also known as Waters former City Marshal of Gracey Ky arrested on charge of complicity in December 6 night riders raid. Bond set at 1000 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Gano Warders
Waters
Gracey
Cincinnatian Hubert Marshall Re-elected at Journeymen Horseshoers Meet
Hubert B. Marshall of Cincinnati won re election as President during the biennial convention in Washington The meeting also chose R Kennehan of Denver as Secretary indicating continued leadership for the International Association of Journeymen Horseshoers of the United States and Canada
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Washington
Hubert
Marshall
Cincinnati
International Association of Journeymen Horseshoers
United States
Canada
R. Kennehan
Denver
Newport Man Takes Carbolic Acid After Quick Marriage
Leon DuBois aged 23 of 315 East Third street Newport swallowed carbolic acid at Wilhelmi's drug store on Third and Sara toga streets Newport. He married only three weeks ago. Doctors Clark Crawley and Bonar attended him at 1 o'clock this afternoon. his condition is critical and recovery is unlikely.
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Leon DuBois
East Third Street
Newport
Wilhelmi
Third
Saratoga Streets
Drs. Clark
Crawley
Bonar
DuBois
Kidnapper Sentenced After Ferry Boat Arrest
In Gallipolis Ohio on June 18 a man calling himself A L Karsay from Charleston West Virginia was arrested by Constable Duffour on a ferry boat. He is charged with kidnapping two fifteen year old girls Helen Bays and Zena Brown who he says he hired to sing in a show. Karsay admitted guilt and received a stiff sentence.
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A. L. Karsay
Charleston
W. Va
Duffour
Helen Bays
Zena Brown
Karsay
Obituary for Isaac N Miller Pioneer Tobacco Manufacturer
Isaac N. Miller 73 died at home in St Louis from cerebral hemorrhage. A Louisville immigrant who helped form Catlin Tobacco Co later sold to American Tobacco Co in 1898, he retired after the sale. Charles B Knox aged 50 died yesterday in Montreal while seeking health.
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St. Louis
Louisville
Daniel Catlin
Catlin Tobacco Company
American Tobacco Company
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Charles B. Knox
Johnstown
N. Y
Montreal
Greene Line Steamer Courier Departs for Manchester
The Greene Line steamer Courier bound for Manchester and intermediate points sails from foot Sycamore Street today at 6 p.m. Tei M. 147.
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Greene Line
Manchester
Sycamore
Lee Line Steamer Service Details
Peters led the Lee Line steamers on routes to Lower Ohio and Memphis with Friday departure at 5 p.m. Calls and inquiries directed to Main 1180. J F Ellison listed as General Agent.
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LEE Line
Peters
Lower
Ohio
Memphis
J. F. Ellison
Wife kills husband then commits suicide in Salisbury
In Salisbury New York Elizabeth Finn 42 killed Martin Finn 45 as he slept with a rak then fled to her mother’s home where she drank paris green and chloroform and planned to kill herself. Finn had begun divorce proceedings and Elizabeth died a few hours later from poison.
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Little Falls
N. Y
Martin Finn
Elizabeth
Salisbury
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