Sherman Chosen for Vice President at Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated James S. Sherman of New York for vice president amid tumultuous cheers. The nomination followed late-night conferences and a surprise second by Speaker Cannon. Sherman received a rousing reception as the party moved to present a united front for the campaign.
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Selection of a National Campaign Manager Debates at Cincinnati
A national committee subcommittee of eight travels to Cincinnati to confer with Secretary Taft on selecting the campaign manager. Frank W. Hitchcock and Arthur I. Vorys are leading candidates, with Myron T. Herrick also mentioned. Taft’s preference will decide the choice, not sentiment alone. General Powell Clayton serves as interim chairman.
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Elmer Dover
William F. Stone
Maryland
Arkansas
Sherman Victory Highlighted by Unity at Convention
The Chicago convention culminated in James S. Sherman securing the vice presidential nomination after a crowded ballot. Guild and Murphy received strong showings for president, with Guild at 75 and Murphy at 77 in a decisive, celebratory roll call. Delegates planned committees, national committee actions, and campaign preparations as cheers rang through the city.
Historic gathering leaves only an aftermath nucleus
Delegates and large crowds surged through the city in the afternoon as a lasting ovation filled the air. By dusk most attendees departed by crowded trains, leaving behind a sparse following of readers to mark the historic event.
Taft Replies as Messages Pour In From World
Washington reports Secretary Taft dictated numerous congratulatory notes after receiving over a thousand messages. Senator La Follette praised Taft despite platform disagreements, while others hailed Taft’s likely November triumph. The exchange included a brief “Banzai” from Safe Young of Iowa.
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Taft resigns as secretary of war June 30
Washington reports Secretary Taft has tendered his resignation as secretary of war to take effect June 30. Luke E Wright named to succeed him. The White House note emphasizes the brevity of Taft’s resignation and the president’s acceptance. A separate New York item notes a nitro glycerin bomb thrown at the Kanawha club premises in East One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Street.
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Taft Nomination, Morgan Comment, Wisconsin Platform Meets
James S Sherman nomination greeted with bells cannons flags and jubilation in his home city. J Pierpont Morgan, arriving from Europe, said it’s good good about Taft selection. Wisconsin Democrats announce state platform convention set for Milwaukee July 22 and 23.
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Train Jumped Track In Trenton Yards Injuring Twelve
A Quincy Omaha and Kansas City passenger train jumped a track in Trenton Missouri, rolled down a six foot embankment, and twelve passengers were hurt. The worst injuries include fractures and head trauma among Mrs Osborne and several relatives. Cause cited as a defective car wheel. The train was moving slowly.
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John Lehr
Sydney
Anna Lehr
Ben Sewall
Milan
Fatal Explosion Strikes Ellsworth No 1 Mine
Monongahela, June 20 report three miners dead and fifteen trapped after a devastating explosion at Ellsworth No 1 mine of Pittsburg Coal near here. Only John Beal identified among the dead. two injured, both named Peter Hazot, remain hospitalized.
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Woman to be killed by electricity in Auburn prison
Watertown reports Mrs. Mary Farmer found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Mrs. Sarah Brennan. Justice Rogers schedules execution by electric chair during the week of Aug. 2 at Auburn prison. The motive centered on seizing the Brennan home after Farmer forged deeds in October. Brennan, fifty five, was hacked with a hatchet and her body stuffed into a trunk.
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Tragedy in New Philadelphia Park Claims Two Lives
Bodies of Miss Arline Knisely and Charles Stach found in city park. Both shot in the back of the head. Stach ran a moving picture show in Akron. Knisely was his cashier.
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Arline Knisely
Charles Stach
Stach
Akron
Banished the Bore Remedy Dampened Ardor for Sitting
A government bureau chief endures a sedentary visitor who sits and sits until glue is found on his chair. The official orders water to loosen the chair, jokes about paying the visitor's clothes to fit, and vows to uncover the prankster. The friend departs, never to return.
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Jimmie
Acre
Jimme
The Crime of Sweating Coins Described and Debunked
The article explains sweating as a counterfeit coin process using a rubber mold a cyanide bath and electric current to detach gold. Bankers weigh coins to detect short weight and fines may apply. Expert H L Adam calls sweating a poor crime that has dwindled to almost nothing.
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Archbishop and an Ass Joke Retold in Dinner Quip
Liverpool Mercury recalls a tale of Dr Whately the Dublin Archbishop and a blunt aid de camp. A dinner quip ends with the archbishop noting he shares the cross on his miter while the officer wears it on his back. He blanks on the other difference and then declares Neither do I.
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Liverpool Mercury
Water restrictions urged by Elkhart Water Co
A notice from the 2003 Elkhart Water Co warns that during fire alarms water for private use must cease. It stresses strict observance in dry hot periods to protect property and asks consumers to comply. The item blends multiple quotes and ad-like fragments into a single page snippet.
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Special Week End Service From Klinger Lake
Lake Shore Ry runs a weekly Monday morning train from Klinger Lake to Elkhart for businessmen staying at Klinger Lake. The 6 45 a m departure stops at Oakwood Crossing and White Pigeon. Also notes a 1920 23 25 Band concert on Sunday and a Delicatessen Store reference.
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Lake Shore Ry
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Oakwood Crossing
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