Great Battle at Chicago Opens Tomorrow Morning
Roosevelt forces brace for the Republican convention in Chicago as Taft supporters pledge resistance to seating contests. Delegates from Virginia California Texas Washington pivot expectations while Gerogia Massachusetts caucuses shape committee roles and temporary leadership ahead of the opening gavel.
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McCumber Pushes to Kill Reciprocity Act
In Washington today Senator McCumber introduced amendments to repeal the Canadian reciprocity act, addressing cotton and wood tariff bills. A similar measure was considered in the Senate to block reciprocal trade terms with Canada.
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Thaw Not Insane Says Doctor Testimony Opens Hearing
White Plains June 1 The third attempt of Harry K Thaw to gain freedom opened with testimony from Dr William A White head of the government hospital in Washington who declared Thaw not insane and that release would not be unsafe to the community
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Taft Roosevelt Presidential Vote Tally Reported
Chicago on June 17 reports Taft 235 and Roosevelt 19 as a tense closing session unfolds. Texas yielded 26 of 29 over Col. Lyon’s protest, while Virginia saw a disputed delegation and the District of Columbia backed Roosevelt with 3. Sidney Bieber and the Roosevelt delegation contend in the capital.
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Poinderter
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Cecil A. Lyon
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District of Columbia
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Sidney Bieber
Roosevelt
La Follette Name Still In Limbo At Chicago Convention
Six of ten North Dakota delegates depart Chicago without plans for La Follette. The Wisconsin senator’s future hangs on instruction as June 17 moment approaches and release negotiations continue.
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Minneapolis
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Taft Vetoes Army Bill And Other Legislation
Washington June 1 The president vetoed the army appropriation and sent a message to Congress indicating his disapproval of any provision that would oust the army and officers. He also voiced opposition to enacting legislation as a rider on an appropriation bill and signaled possible veto of a bill to abolish the commerce court.
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Train crash injures over a hundred passengers
In Chicago on June 17 more than 100 passengers were injured when the train accident occurred. Several convention delegates from Georgia were among the injured in the wreck.
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Two Girls Killed After Church Outing Near Winnipeg
On June 17 near a Canadian Pacific express line forty miles east of shore, two young women Miss Annie Steranberg aged 17 and Miss Annie Winkler aged 19 were killed when struck while attempting to cross the tracks. Their escort Arthur Winkler was fatally injured. The victims were returning home from church. Also reported the ore bodies at the Butte and Superior mine property expanded, valued at about 20 million dollars per engineers estimates.
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Duluth
Death blow to uprising ends Cuban revolt
Washington reports Admiral Juster confirms General Te Coste captured by government forces. Officials believe the blow terminates the revolt with limited chance for rebel leaders to execute plans as 200 American marines near El Cobre and forces hold key positions in Cuba.
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Dark horse booms swirl as Democrats weigh Wilson rivals
Baltimore dispatch reports informal dissents on presidential picks with Tammany Hall’s Murphy said to favor Gaynor and hints of a Gore second Wilson bid. Clark and Wilson supporters note conferences in Baltimore as nominations loom. Paris notes Miss Patricia Burke betrothed to Juan Lapos de Ayala, linking social circles with a seaborne fête.
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New York
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Mascachunetta
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Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Chicago
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Frank Hendrick
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Paris
Patrica Burke
California
Juan Lapos de Ayala
Seville
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Canadian flood drowns four in Alberta camp
Winnipes Manitoba June 17. President John Corcoran of the Camp Corcoran Construction Co. and four laborers were drowned when a flood swept a camp near Ip River Alberta. Heavy rain swamped the Highwood River valley flooding two miles wide and submerging a mile of Canadian Pacific railway track.
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Fairbanks May Compromise in Presidential Stakes
A Chicago to Indiana leg begins with Fairbanks weighing a presidential bid. Allies in Taft and Roosevelt camps back him, hoping to block Taft Roosevelt and push Fairbanks as a second choice amid Hughes uncertainty, signaling intraparty maneuvering and pageant of support.
Sensations Promised In Darrow Case Trial
The Darrow jury bribery trial nears a pivotal session with witness J S Harrington of Chicago expected to testify for the defense and Bert H Franklin for the prosecution. Anton Joannsen of San Francisco Tabor leader to appear next, as district attorney Fr Rain aids Montana grain with rain helping crops in Butte.
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Don Angeled
Clarence Darrow
J. 8. Harrington
Chicago
McNamara
Bert H. Franklin
Anton Joannsen
San Frai Tabor
Will ‘Tay Deye
Would La Follette Refuse Nomination At 36 Delegates
Chicago June 17 Through smoke and dust a large probability emerges that this Republican convention will be unlike any other. Voters show power and may choose the nominee directly in primaries to come, making the delegation battle crucial. Senator La Follette stays firm with 36 delegates awaiting a possible deadlock, while others edge toward Taft. The piece notes voter frustration with party bosses and the growing idea that voters should decide the nominee rather than politicians.
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Better Farming Work Spreads Across North Dakota
The Better Farming movement expands in North Dakota as the association educates farmers, promotes crop diversification, livestock and dairy production, and strengthens ties with banks and business interests. Initiated to disseminate scientific agricultural methods, the effort began in 1911 with county organizations and long term funding commitments to ensure ongoing work.
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North Dakota
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Farming Association
A.rr. Rogers
P. L. Howe
Ee Apolis
Saskatchewan legislature dissolves for July elections
Regina June 17 The Saskatchewan legislature has been dissolved and new elections will be held July 11. The old house had forty one members but the next legislature will have fifty four with restricted markets with the United States. The issue promises to be vague compared with last year's grain blockade.
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United States
Negro delegates on trial at Chicago convention
Chicago June 17 Ben Whitehead veteran observer predicts southern negro delegates aligned with Taft will likely stay loyal to their instructions rather than desert. He argues the negro's future in American politics hinges on fidelity to directives, warning a break could erode trust for years. Continued on Page Four.
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James G. Blaine
Crowds Flock to Farmers Institute Train Tour
Large crowds gathered at Turtle Lake Goodrich Heaton Leeds and Minnewauk as the farmer institute train toured towns. Expectant farmers praised improved soils and methods, while reports from The Forum show strong attendance and keen inquiry into new farming techniques. The circuit continues tomorrow toward Carrington and Gets. a $1200 verdict in Green Bay capped the day.
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Carrington
Fight Bill Against Trading in Options
Omitted text reports Strome opposition to an anti option bill forbidding trading in grain futures for delivery. The opening session of the National Council of Grain Exchanges at Cedar Point had delegates from the Chicago Board of Trade New York Stock Exchange and seventeen other exchanges. It was declared that a stock exchange transaction remitt wag and that since the wiale suspect grain federal inspection necessary.
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