Taft narrowly favored for Republican nomination by Missouri delegation
Telegraph report from Chicago June 10 states the Republican National Committee backed Taft over Hughes for Missouri Eleventh and Twelfth districts and for delegates-at-large from North Carolina. Allies project Taft receiving about 551 votes on first ballot, with ongoing fights over contested delegates and district seating. The committee had disposed of five of eleven state contests and weighed the potential impact of a convention challenge to Taft.
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Journal
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Missouri
Taft
North Carolina
Allien
Twit
He Naliopal Committee
Deings
Tessig
Wren
Iver
Abe
Tong
Mont Mently
Ses
Sherman
New
Purse Snatching Sparks Theft, Outfit Purchases
Francie Parker of 142 Ripley Place and 11 year old Fred Pauel of 617 Fulton Street faced Judge Mahon after a purse was snatched from Mrs Parker as she left a lutcher shop. The boy claimed he grabbed it from a child while Mrs Parker wheeled a baby in a stroller. Detective Nolan later arrested the youth.
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Francie Parker
Ripley Place
Fred Pauel
Fulton Street
Judge Mahon
Hin
Parker
Bane
Nolan
Booker T. Washington Cable on Taft Secretory Call
Telegraphical note from a Washington commentary reports Booker T. Washington urging Secretary Taft to take action. The fragmentary item hints at policy or political strategies discussed in the telegraphic journal.
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Booker T
Washington
Taft
Telegraphic Ski Journal
Combine in Pianos: Capital 12 Million Declared
Special to the Journal reports Trenton June 10 that the American Piano Company was incorporated with a capital stock of 12 million dollars. Incorporators listed as Ernest J. Knabe Jr CH W Foster and G G Foster. Principal office stated as 15 Exchange Place Jersey City. The Corporation Trust Company named as statutory agent.
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Trenton
American Piano Company
Secretary of State
Ernest J. Knabe, Jr
CH. W. Foster
G. G. Foster
Sxabe
Exchange Place
Jersey City
Corporation Trust Company
Slabie
New
Ee Fede
Gov Crawford Wins in South Dakota Primary
Telegraph dispatch from Stout Falls reports Governor Crawford leads in South Dakota with a plurality near eight thousand as late returns from Black Hills counties come in. State Senator Vassey is also favored for governor. Burke and Martin appear set to win congressional seats though Kittredge late returns may close the gap.
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Black Hills
Cotsitses
Kittredge
Gov. Cra
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Houth Dilioja
Th Saent
Vassey
Crawford
Burke
Aith Martin
Venezuela Plague Threatens Port Cabello Water Link
Telegraph dispatch from Willemstad reports the plague in Venezuela endangers Port Cabello as the main port risks closure. Refugees are blocked from leaving by patrols and water communications to the interior world may be cut, with job losses rising as the exodus intensifies amid the outbreak.
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Willemstad
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Los Angeles Woman Seeks Sixth Divorce in 1694 Case
Misses Bell Love, daughter of Amos J. Bell a millionaire, petitions for divorce in a historic case noted as her sixth bid since 1694. The record mentions involvement with the Los Board of Health and ties to 1906 events.
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Angieles
Mirsithes Boalt Love
Amos J. Bell
Cne
Los Board of Health
Mad Cat McTime Chronicle Fragment
An odd clipped notice from a periodical presents nameless authorship and garbled text, suggesting a fragmented historical page with uncertain attribution. The readable portions hint at a quirky animal title or mock chronicle within a newspaper column.
Special Prices Prompt Market Hype Amid Sparse Text
Fragmentary OCR notes show a price related market saga with unclear names and locations. Readable items include mentions of prices and a street name Jaques strett. Context remains unclear due to garbled wording.
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Eae Aera Saga Jaques
Man beaten and hurled into rocky creek bed after refusal to buy beer
Thomas Heller of this city was assaulted near Hampton Junction and hurled down a thirty foot gully into a creek bed by men he says were not his attackers. He remained unconscious for hours and was hospitalized in Somerset, then returned home to Elizabeth as witnesses prepared to testify. Heller notes his assailants lived in a nearby district and he denies custody suspects. police are pursuing several leads. He previously worked as a railroad man and supports a wife and two children.
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Thomas Hellér
Siteracoy
Semarville
Ywater
Somerset Hospital
Bomerville
Elizabeth
Heller
Railroad Eman
Hampton Janetion
Bis Atanth
Oulakirte
Erville
Piatafield
Woman knocked down by auto hurled into air and severely hurt
A Newark woman was struck by a car at 11 50 last night near Jefferson Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue. She was tossed about twenty feet, found unconscious and taken to a drug store then to a hospital in serious condition. witnesses differed on aftermath, authorities investigating.
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Walter Wonledy
Jefferson Avenue
West Kinney Street
Newark
Rg Nybees Peara
Newark Seo
Ea Tel Penne
Woolsey
Ned de Parconnet
Death Claims C H P Belmont
Oliver Belmont died in Hempstead after peritonitis from an appendicitis operation. He served in Congress from New York and was involved in naval and political circles. Funeral planned with ministers from Belmont family set. siblings August and Perry Belmont abroad. Belmont, born 1858 to C H P Belmont and Sarah Swan Whitney, left a complex public life linked to Vanderbilts and Consuelo.
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Hempstead
L. 1
Oliver H. F. Helwent
Holmont
Lanchart
Belmont
Ivan Jarden Ai
Bisl RC
August
Perry Belmont
Toon
Europe
Ete PE
Sarah “Belmont
Bel
Sarah Swan Whitney
George T. Rives
Ingger
Mier Natica
Hives
Fifth Avenue
With & Pendation
Rives
Oliver Belmont
Naval Academy
Kearreren
Congress
New York
Ear
Oliver
Vander
Boots Eee
Pal- Thont
Tome Hall
Vanderbilt
Consuelo
Change in Baseball Plans Announcement
Fragmented OCR text about altered baseball arrangements with unclear names and details. Likely notes a plan change and possible postponement or realignment, but specifics are unreadable.
Raymond Hitchcock's Valet Testifies In Trial
Telegraph report recounts Raymond Hitchcock's valet, Corin H Reupke, testifying at the trial. The valet described the night in the house with green blinds and kept to his account of the movings and rates, while other witnesses spoke on Hitchcock's character and reputation.
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Journal
New York
Alsa
Rayment Mitchenek
Helen von Hagen
Hebe Voecks
Corin H. Reupke
Garvan
Hitchcock
Tiis Manter
Peter Hendricks
William Chandler
Great Neck
Record Heat Reaches 94 Degrees At Noon
The day opens with a summer-like heat wave as thermometers climb into the mid nineties. Report notes 94 degrees at noon in the city, with prior records mentioned from June 1 and 1006. Observers describe the heat as intense for workers and the public, while noting the season’s trend toward hotter afternoons.
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Mercury
Oliver
Marston Championship Tennis and Golf Victory Reported
Maxwell Marston and Marston won the Pingry Behoal tennis championship and a gold medal at Cranford Golf Club courts yesterday afternoon. H. L. Carr defeated his opponent in the deciding set after a tight match with scores listed as Maraton Carr 3 6 75 108 61.
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Maxwell &, Marston
Pingry Behoal
Cranford Golf Club
H. L. Carr
Maraton-Carr
President and family prepare yacht voyage from Washington
The President and Mrs Roosevelt plan to sail their yacht from Washington to Oyster Bay with children, likely leaving after a Chicago convention, aiming for the latter part of next week. The President expects to stay in the capital until about June 20.
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Waahington York
Roosevelt
dJnsey City
Oyater Bay
Washington
Chicago
Night riders clash with troops near Martin farm
Reports from Aberdeen C June 10 describe a battle between troops and a group of fifteen night riders near Ephraim Martins tobacco farm. At present it is unclear if anyone was shot as officers moved to control the disturbance and investigate damage.
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Aberdeen
Nolficers
Evan
Ephraim Martin
Abe
Empress Hurt in a Horse Accident at Kalverin Palace
Telegraphed dispatch from Berlin reports Empress Augusta of Pretoria was thrown from her horse and slightly injured. She was assisted by Emperor William and moved to the palace, with court physicians saying the injury is minor and hopes to resume her title remain.
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Pretoria
William
Kalverin
Kauperer
Carth
Thy
Ereas
Opened branch office by undertaker on Court Street
Fragmented OCR lists an undertaker James J Hijegion with a new branch office at Magnolia, Tiegut, and scattered ad lines for a brides dedication booklet, a stage show, and a moving picture exhibit, naming various addresses and vendors.
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James J. Hijegion
Kirst and Court Street
Magnolia
Tiegut
Destitute Scout John Naylor Found Near Death in Barn
John Naylor, once a famed scout who rode with Buffalo Bill and later operated a riding academy, was found in a barn on Moria Avenue suffering neglect and near death. He and another ex-scout, Buck Naylor, have endured years of hardship, with authorities arranging shelter. Naylor claims a 1840 birth in Trembertyville.
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A & Railroad Agiiver
John Naylor
Moria Avenue
Naylor
Frederik A. Zucker
Tony
Fae
Sid Shattek
Lenante
Anya
Alderney Dairy Company
Buck
Nayior
FA Sock
Westfield Avenue
Qiurlor's Express
Hen
Tambertyitle Ty 1840
Brennan Building Inspector to Establish Office in City Hall
The City Council Committee of Public Building met at City Hall to set up a room for the new Building Inspector Milward Breanas. Temporary possession of the adjacent room was decided as the inspector will begin duties on June 15.
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City Council Committee of Public Buildinge
Rdom
Se Sia
Comminsioner
N. ‘Thompson
Inepextor
Ares Se
Thorn’s Funeral Office Ad Promotes Summer Prices
An OCR fragment advertises A. F. Thorn’s funeral office at 1468 East Broad Street Chestnut with a phone number 481 and calls attention to summer pricing for funerals. It lists a generic contact and street references with limited legibility.
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A. F. Thorn'r Ord
East Broad
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