Roosevelt Forces Lose Ground at Republican Convention
Chicago June 21 Roosevelt forces suffer setback as 569 to 499 vote tables Hadley proposal on contested delegates. Credentials committee works through Alabama Ninth district and Kentucky Eleventh, with hearings and mixed reports. Taft forces gain momentum while delegates weary, plans for continued sessions and possible adjournment discussed.
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Hadley
Chicago
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Kentucky
D. C. Ed
D. H. Waddie
Birch
Alabama
Arizona
Develo
Resolutions Committee
Credentials Committee Fights All Night at Convention
After an all night session the credentials committee of the Republican National Convention settled fourteen of seventy two contests vital to the Roosevelt forces. California’s two Taft delegates were seated after a long debate the Roosevelt motion defeated 28 to 16. Roosevelt supporters protest as the committee moves slowly toward a full report, with delays possible into Wednesday.
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National Committee
Credentials Committee
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Bayment
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Poe
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Cong
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Maldy
Washington
Texas
Summers
W. G.der
North
Alabama
Rooseveltee
Indicted for Odessa wreck in Wisconsin railroad case
Indictments were returned here in connection with the Odessa wreck on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway where ten were killed last winter. The railroad indicted one charge of negligent operation under its control. L. W. Gillick the conductor and Jeng Hoy Law the flagman were named.
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Ortonville
Minn
Odessa
Railran
D Id
Heal Joutine
Ander
L. W. Gillick
Jeng Hoy Law
Impeachment Reported Against Judge Feerela
Washington June 21 The house judiciary committee unanimously voted to report articles of impeachment against Judge Robert W Feerela of the commerce court The report will be made during the week of July
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Washington
House Juch Committee
Ssides
Robert W. Feerela
Commerce Court
Bankers End Meet Officers Elected at Convention
Bankers ended their annual meet as officers were elected. R. A. Adams of Lisbon was named president with L. F. Crawford of Sentinel Butte as vice president and W. C. Macfadden of Fargo as secretary. Valley City was nominated for vice president of the American Bankers Association. Grand Forks will host the next convention. Jamestown hosted arrangements for attendees and their ladies with auto rides and gatherings.
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R. 8. Adama
Lisbon
L. F. Crawford
Sentinel Butte
W. C. Macfadden
Fargo
Valley City
American Bankers’ Naional Asociation
Forka
O. J. Simmons
Austin
Minn
H. , Plumley
Mankato
Ad. Srenearer
Red Wing
St. Paul
Aviator’s fatal fall ends risky flight attempt
Henry Turner, 22, an aviation student from Hempstead, was seriously injured when a twenty five foot biplane crash occurred during a flight against instructors orders to stay on the ground. The aircraft was destroyed as splinters penetrated his abdomen and hip.
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Hempstead
Henry Turner
Turner
Bryan to Lead Fight on Parker in Convention Fight
Bryan heads fight on Parker with the Fight Board to bring the issue to the convention floor. Conservatives and progressives clash over the outcome as party leaders position for action.
Parker Targeted in Anti Parker Campaign by Bryan
In Chicago and Baltimore reports William J. Bryan labels Parker a reactionary and seeks aid from prominent Democrats to block Parker’s election as temporary chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Bryan plans to travel to Baltimore then return to lead the fight, while allies canvass the committee to gauge support for Parker.
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Parker
William J. Bryan
Aid Fm
Bryan
Baltimore
Democratic National Committee
Alton B.parker
New York
Friends of
National Committee
Outlaw Davis Escapes Montreal Prison then Recaptured
Langdon North Dakota June 21 Word reached Langdon that outlaw Ed Davis who assaulted a teacher and sparked a regional disturbance near Hannah was captured and sent to Canada for eight years. He later escaped from Montreal prison and became the first convict to do so. He now faces a thirty year sentence and will be guarded to ensure it is served.
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Langdon
N. D
Ed Davis
Here
Hannah
Canada
Montreal
Davis
International row avoided at real estate convention
At the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges meeting in avasion Louisville a Winnipeg delegate noted the lack of British flags and prompted talk of renaming the body. The dispute, involving Cuban and Canadian members, led to the formation of the Association of Real Estate Boards. Bruce Douglas of Milwaukee was elected president.
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National Association of Real Estate Exchanges
Winnipeg
Can
Fdaid
Angro
Ake
Igoata
Sublime Order of
Theoate
Bruce Douglas
Milwaukee
Harvard Freshman Crew Wins Regatta At New London
Harvard won the freshman race by two lengths at the Regatta Course in New London. The official time is not provided in the readable fragment.
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Harvard
New London
Harvard Today
Big Train�s Slope Welcome Draws Enthusiastic Crowds
A Farmers' Institute report notes Dickinson and Glenallen hosts welcomed the Big Train tour with large auto parades and holiday crowds. The poultry car drew heavy interest as the day highlighted Missouri slope pride with music and pageantry.
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Farmers’ Institute
Dickinson
Stark County
Missouri Slope
Glenallen
United
N D Bolt Campaign Walkout Sparks 1916 Effort
A 1916 campaign walkout allegedly aims to keep N D from joining the Bolt. Pro Not Attending a Hippodrome notes Twichell's statement. None of LaFollette men will join the bolt. The scuttlebutt centers on organized opposition within the party ranks.
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LaFollettee
Delegates to Keep Seats in Chicago Convention
North Dakota leaders Treadwell Twitenhell and Thomas Marensil assert the delegation will remain in place at the Chicago convention. They warn that a split ticket with Taft and Roosevelt could derail both campaigns and disrupt the party.
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Chicago
Treadwell Twitenhell
Mapleton
North Dakota
Thomas Marensil
Roosevelt
Taft
La Follette Delegates Face Roosevelt Bolt in Wisconsin and Dakota
Frank Cheney reports from Chicago that La Follette delegates may bolt the convention if Roosevelt men push a split. Wisconsin and North Dakota factions clash as Houser, McGovern, and others confer through the night. Roosevelt supporters press for alignment, while North Dakotans threaten to stay in the convention. Continued on Page Seven.
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Minneapolia
la Follette
Rosevelt
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North Dakota
Walter
Houser
Goveri
Bie Aldes
Wsat
Bolt
Ten Houser
Taft
National Committee
McGovern
Jom
Roosevelt
Watson
Causus
Treadwell Twitchell
North
Bandits In Gun Battle After Bokchito Bank Robbery
In Durant Oklahoma on June 21 armed men from Bokchito Durant and Macalister scoured the countryside for bandits who robbed the First State Bank of Bokchito. An hour long battle with citizens likely fatally wounded Robert Kelly and injured Dudley Morland. Tri State Postmasters session concluded with important resolutions adopted before adjournment. President O J Simmons of Austin Minnesota and officers from Minnesota North and South Dakota attended. The convention opened with A T Anderson of Walcott addressing Fourth Class Postmasters and advocates for salary system changes.
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Durant
Okla
Bokchito
Macalister
First State Bank
Robert Kelly
Dudley Morland
Tri-State
A.T. Anderson
Walcott
Atate
George G
Postofice
Ruling Against Glucose Trust Gains Lower Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled glucose freight rates from Chicago to New York favored the Corn Products Refining Co. and ordered reductions after a petition by Iowa and others. The decision lowers the rate from 28 cents to 26 cents and adjusts a domestic rate accordingly. Commissioner Har/E delivered the opinion, stating manufacturers are not entitled to post raw material prices by right.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
New York
Corn Products Refining Co
Glusoce Trust
Iowa
Glucose the West
Har E
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