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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
4
At the Chicago Coliseum delegates gathered for the first National Republican convention session. Hadley moved to substitute Roosevelt delegates for the temporary roll call, Watson opposed. Rosewater ruled Hadley out of order after lengthy exchanges.
In Chicago on June 18 Senator Borah announces withdrawal from the temp chair race and Governor McGovern of Wisconsin is chosen by Roosevelt forces to oppose Senator Root to capture thirty Wisconsin delegates for La Follette. The Indianapolis Olive Branch Synod conference meets at Lyons Station with about fifteen churches and delegates from central and eastern Indiana attending services and a midday dinner.
National Chairman Rosewater says he has no authority to entertain a motion to revise the roll of the temporary Republican organization. The move would block Roosevelt forces from voting after prayer. Appeals from his decision would be overruled as undebatable. Illinois delegates proposed a peaceful plan to pause action without taint, which Taft and Roosevelt sides debated.
The home of Warren B. Murray and family two and a half miles west of Columbia was destroyed by a late afternoon fire. Mrs. Murray had left for a neighbor’s, leaving the house vacant, and the attic fire spread amid strong winds. Loss is about 1600 dollars with only partial insurance, part of the goods saved, and neighbors mourn the loss of a seventy year old landmark.
A heavy dray with a large water tank on its top rolled down central avenue to the delight of onlookers. Spectators shouted road roller as bystanders speculated the toy wagon’s origin and purpose amid chatter of Chicago toy trends and a possible link to the Democratic National Convention.
Gus Rusterholtz fishing near Metamora Sunday caught the season’s prize bass. The event drew local excitement with apple pie and a social atmosphere at Wainwright’s where friends celebrated with a free lunch.
Roosevelt remains in his Chicago hotel apartment using a private telephone line to monitor the convention and direct his lieutenants. He met with Governor Hadley and other managers before opening day and considered a delegate badge as a precaution. Leaders revised plans to rely on parliamentary moves rather than force and aimed to nominate Roosevelt from within the convention.
South Bend Indiana June 17 Mr and Mrs Albert J Kuklak escaped serious harm by leaping from a second story window into the area of Patrolman Ray Bowman as a morning house fire menaced their home. The quick action likely prevented severe injuries or death.
Funeral services for Anderson Butler were conducted yesterday at Mt Zion Baptist Church at three o clock in the afternoon. The service drew friends, Knights of Pythias members, and grieving kin, with Rev Willian Slney delivering the sermon. Pallbearers included Demus, Harris, Ellis, Castleman, and West, followed by burial at the city cemetery.
White Plains June 17 Harry K Thaws alienist Dr Royal Leak testifies in Supreme Court that Thaw is constitutionally inferior and likely to act violently under stress or liquor Some witnesses say Thaw may have delusions of persecution and could harm others if drinking The hearing to keep Thaw at Matteawan asylum continues with state and defense attorneys present
Police led annual house inspections reported the city’s cleanliness fifty percent better than last year. Physicians praised the program for boosting wholesomeness, with residents welcoming officers and adopting suggested remedies. The effort, begun as part of the Clean Up movement, will likely be held yearly to improve hygiene citywide.
A cyclone hit northern Wayne around 11:20 yesterday morning causing a fatality and injuries. The storm damaged crops and toppled logs, tearing through fields and causing property damage reported in Richmond.
Officials announce strict enforcement of quiet Fourth restrictions in Conner. Guards in plain clothes will monitor streets all day with no firecrackers or dangerous devices allowed. Citizens urged to observe rules to ensure safe, orderly Independence Day observance.
A funeral was held yesterday at three o clock east of the city for Mrs Hester Law. The service was delivered by Newcomer and described as helpful and well received. Attendees included Riggs Benjamin Brown Emme Stanley Phares George and others who attended.
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