Republican Platform Drafted for Chicago Convention
The Republican platform, nearly finished in Washington, will endorse President Roosevelt’s policies, favor tariff protection, and call for a cooperative approach to currency reform. It details a financial plank praising the Aldrich-Vreeland measure, supports railroad and labor protections, national control over transport, and naval expansion while resisting monopolies and maintaining civil rights protections for African Americans.
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Washington
Chicago
Republican Party
Degalls
Wade Sills
Verney General
Oly
Benatar Hopkins
Senator Long
Kansas
Sind
Taft
Roosevelt
Con- Breen
Amiericur
Teas Ogalnet
Llon
Congress
Aldrich- Vreeland
Ames Denies Forging Tickets Charge
Congressman Butler Ames denies responsibility for forged Florida state convention admission tickets. He states he had nothing to do with receiving or distributing the tickets and rejects the claim attributed to former U S District Attorney J B Stripling as untrue and unfounded.
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Lowell
Mary
Butler Ames
New York
Republican National Committees
Chicago
Florida
Congressman Ames
United States
J. B. Stripling
Nick Collinge to Wrestle at Delphos
Nick Collinge, known as the light heavyweight champion of Michigan, will wrestle in Delphos this morning against Ernest Dover of Chicago for the best two of three falls. Fort Wayne’s Materer and Harry Snyder of this city accompany Collinge for exhibition holds, while Snyder will wrestle Frank Honpert of Akron in another bout as Delphos crowds gather.
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Ick Colling
Ventwalgat
Michigan
Delphos. O
Ernest Dover
Chicago
Salling
Materer
Fort Wayne
Dever
Harry Snyder
Collinge
Frank Honpert
Ubum
Oia
Colling
Tornado Narrow Path Claimed Two Lives in Charles City
A tornado swept through Charles City Iowa striking around ten o clock, destroying more than 3206 residences and a barn. Two people were killed and three children went missing as the storm carved a narrow path northeastward from the southwest edge of town, toppling houses and severing telegraph wires. Authorities and residents began rescue and search efforts along the debris strewn path.
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Charles City
Tiel
Ale Sturn
Steeh
Monana town reports end of isolation after flood crisis
ELELENA Mont June 1 After the Sur ulmaxt completely isolated tas soy daynidgtena iW to-night again to reach with the outer world Several trains arrived this evening from thy east and an train will leave to-night for St Paul Potexminh and telephone wires are being reustated and the crisis it is believed has passed The dare age from heavy raing throughout the state wit the gorge and it is believed dt Jenbt éight persona have been frowned In various sections of Mon van.
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Elelena
Mont
Vreach
Thy
St. Paul
Monvan
Oklahoma bridge over Canadian River collapses traffic halted
Guthrie Oklahoma June 1 two spans of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe bridge across the Canadian river at Parcel Oklahoma gave way last night causing suspension of traffic between Oklahoma City and Texas. More rain threatens the remainder of the bridge as Cottonwood River runs near flood stage and local residents fear for supplies.
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Guthrie
Okla
Topeka
Saint Te Bridge
Parcel
Oklahoma City
Texas
Moe
Mentor
Banka
New German Lutheran Church at Soest to Lay Cornerstone
At Soest, the cornerstone of a new German Lutheran church will be laid next Sunday at 4 PM, drawing a large crowd. The event, marking a milestone since the first church built in 1861, features Rev George Belverment presiding, with sermons in German and Hinglish by Rev Miller and Rev Withamfolk, highlighting a sturdy Soest heritage.
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Soest
Gud Eizkens
Innaba
Memny
William Fbusman
Wliam Griebel
George Gribbel
William Soest
William Griebel
Frederick Soest
George Ducetor
Casper Ferber
Valentine Meyer
Witham Folk
Holiness Convention Closes in Port Wayne District
The Port Wayne Free Methodist Holiness convention at East Creighton Avenue ended last night under Bishop Jones. The gathering drew large crowds across afternoons and evenings, with Rev. H. C. Ingernell and the local congregation coordinating comfort for delegates. A closing resolution thanked the visiting delegates for their service.
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Holiness
Port Wayne
Free Methodist Church
East Creighton Avenue
Bishop Jones
Thehop Jones
H. C. Ingernell
Six Die From Poisoned Air in Gold King Mine
In Silverton Colorado on June 7 six men died from poisoned air in the Gold King mine near Gladstone. Twenty five to thirty more were temporarily confined to their homes due to illness after exposure. Rescue parties carried out the dead and living after a night of daring work.
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Silverton
Colo
Inen
Gead
Ming l
Gladstone
Quarterly Meeting At Evangelical Church Reported
The first quarterly meeting of the new conference year at the Evangelical church was signed today with services in the morning and evening. Rev. J. Wize of Fort Wayne, newly elected, presided as sler. Services were also held Friday and Saturday evenings.
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Decatur
Evangelical Church
J. Wize
Fort Wayne
Illinoisilngs Slated For High Place In Convention
In Chicago June rumors swirl over national convention officers. Sen Albert J Mlapling of Ulinglsty and Myron T Herrick of bio are among those discussed for top posts. Taft managers reportedly plan a Taft-aligned platform draft with key Illinois figures guiding selection and votes.
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Chicago
Minols
Albert J. Mlapling
Ulinglsty
Lep
Washington
Asa
Qarty
Lltinolynesd
National Party
Tss Prr
Huns
Canaan
Illinois Waeer
Thiele
Uhl
Louis Gebfert's Bird Wins Long Flight Race
In a record pigeon race from Edwardeville to Fort Wayne, Louis Gebfert of the Dort Wayne Homing Club posted the top speed with 1406.77 yards per minute, as about 200 Fort Wayne birds returned home. Weather favored the birds with a southwest wind, aiding northerly birds before they turned south toward the finish. Herbert Bincer’s bird finished a close second, and the event drew strong participation and local interest.
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Louis Gebfert
Louis Gebfart
Dort Wayne’ Homing Club
Part
Fle
Gebtert
Grovicey Street
Lotte
Herbert Bincers
Louis Gebfari
Bert Afiicer
Rmy Heinrich
Benjamin Mariotte
Henry Leach
Frank Zpsnole
Carl Schilling
William Schwarts
W. D. Koveer
Patrolman Suffers Fall From Opened Door At Pumping Station
A patrolman from August Rueckeberg district sustained a fractured right arm and severe facial bruises after stepping through a door that led to a six foot lowered floor at Pumping Station No. 1. He did not know the floor was altered and fell onto the cement. He was taken to Dr. Bell's office and later home. Memorial Day services at First Baptist honored Woodmen of the World and Royal Neighbors with a strong program and sermon.
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August Rueckeberg
Sity
Asn
John. O'Neil
O'Neil
Thruckeberg
Dr. Bell
Washington Street
First Baptist Church
Milss Burode
Ars
Crowds at Robison Park Amid Heat Relief Push
About 7,999 people gathered at Robison Park yesterday to seek relief from extreme heat. The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co established a required three minute schedule, with officials, attorneys, and state police present to enforce the plan.
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Robison Park
Fort Warne
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Fookard
Car Plunges Off Track in St Louis Suburb Disaster
A St Louis suburb streetcar bound for the city from Crowe crashed two blocks west of Olive Street, plunging ten feet over an embankment. One man died and several dozen were wounded, many critically. Motorman Francis McEndre was detained as relief workers rescued passengers including women and children returning from the lake. A notorious scene of wreckage and confusion followed with bystanders aiding the injured.
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ST. Louis
Jang
Ian
Bkge
Crowe
Camir Inky
Francis McEndre
Twilight Service at McCulloch Park Opens Sundays
The twilight service led by Rev. William J H Wilgon of Westminster Presbyterian drew a large crowd at McCuloch Park on Broadway. He delivered a brief sermon after a song service by a male quartet as attendees sat on the ground on a gentle incline. Services will continue each Sunday at 3 o'clock with special music.
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William JH. Wilgon
Westminster Presbyterian Church
McCuloch Park
Broadway
Wilson
Kendallville Builds A Large Gas Plant In Town
Kendallville expects its new gas plant to serve many neighboring towns as it is larger than local needs. The company aimed to supply Auburn city area earlier but was rejected by city officials. Superintendent Campbell says the plant must attract 209 customers to be self sustaining and investors have spent significant money, including a $2,000 gasholder. Sixteen carloads of material have arrived for the Ridut, excluding pipes for the rivinings.
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Bist Newe Buren
Kendallville
Tad
Thete
Auburn
Lat Vie
Dads
Kensalville
Unctlt
le Lendy
Campbell
Children Day Exercises Observed in Warsaw Church
Officers and pupils of the Christian church Sunday school presented a Children’s Day program Sunday evening in Warsaw Indiana. Participants included Alt. Hieholtz Rev. J A Beaton the choir Lena Thomas Lthel Strate Gertrune Willette Elisabeth Sitter Mabel and Fannie Reed Gretchen Willette Genevieve Bash and the male quartet.
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Wy Ktat
Warsaw
Ind
Christian Church Sunday School
Alt. Hieholtz
J. A. Beaton
Lena Thomas
Lthel Strate
Gertrune Willette
Eliaabeth Sitter
Mabel
Fannie Ree
Gretchen Wilette
Genevieve Bash
Pees Es
Brethren Church Plans Second Musical Afternoon
A second musicale will be given in Warsaw by members of the Brethren church on June 11. The Warsaw quartet will sing and there will be piano and violin selections by artists from afar, bringing a varied program to the community concert.
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Brethren Church
East News
Baresi
Warsaw
Ind
Receiver Appointed for Crawfordsville Review Publishing
Bond holders filed on June 7 to appoint a receiver for the Review Publishing Company which operates the Daily and Weekly Review in Crawfordsville. The petition seeks court action to manage assets and operations of the newspaper.
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Metordsviler
Review ‘Publishing Companyy
Weather summary from Ashington to Indiana and Illinois
Fragmented forecast notes show showers and cooler conditions across multiple states. It mentions cooler nights, fresh southwest to northwest winds, and thunder showers in Indiana and Illinois with variable timing into Monday and Tuesday.
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Ashington
Ohio
Indiana
Ani
Ilinois
Orisk
Lawertisk
Taunier
Portia
Indiana Jaber politics movement leader resigns
In Indiana, a political movement leader resigns amid turmoil as factions clash. The report notes shifting alliances and ongoing efforts to reorganize, with sources citing internal disagreements and public questions about leadership.
Veteran Legion Memorial Service Honors Grand Army Veterans
A Situalistic memorial service led by Adjutant M Thompson and Rev J F Vichert at First Baptist Church honored Union veterans. Speakers urged preserving peace, recalling Civil War heroism and urging living veterans to wear the harness of duty until the end, with music and sermons reflecting on sacrifice and national greatness.
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M. Thompson
GW. Aldrich
J. F. Vichert
Yhe Union
Lester
First Baptist Church
Tie Rey
Sthaly
Gail
Schuecher
Teo
Micapaon
G. W. Aleich
Sullivas
Pastur
Rev. I. Fo'Viehark
Indiana Day Four Years Hence
South Bend June 7 The Anti-Saloon League shows progress in Indiana with Prof C C Whitenack resigning from South Bend High School to lead anti-saloon efforts at Terre Haute Local league officers claim Indiana will be a dry state within four years.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
C. C. Whitenack
Lat
Terre Haute
Straus Settlement Offer Shrouded in Ligonier Case
War sa w tnt tale frights and a missing payment stir a local dispute involving Sirage Brothers of Ligonier and Mertiee A Say eash. A hinted settlement offer surfaces as the parties debate liability and compensation terms amid uncertain details and fragmented OCR text.
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Warsaw
Tnt
Helonsime
Sirage Brothers
Ligonier
Mertiee
Fei
Chilinj
Allies Press Contested Taft Delegates In National Meeting
In Chicago on June 1 allies of Taft contest contested Taft aligned delegates. The Allies announced they would continue presenting evidence before the national committee and seek credentials review and possible floor actions. Senior figures including Hemenway Crane and Lodge weighed plan to seek harmony, while Taft aides pressed for adjournment and a firm stance.
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Chicago
Ullica
National Committée
Oia
James Branda Mure
Knox
Hemenway
Indiana
Joseph BR. Kewling
Alliea
Ihn
Taft
Enies
National Committee
Crane
Massachusetts
Holt
Kealing
A. B. Huzophrers
Hughes
Fesched
Cannon
Ta Follette
Foraker
Lodge
Patt
New
Dover
Mulgane
Frank H. Hitchcock
New Mexico
Commerce
Washington
Weither Jr. Hitchcock
Charles H. Taft
Old Guard
Ann. Hitencock
Naion
Pitts
Me Huele
Roosevelt
Ted
Ton "Valrbanke
N Sitar Cring
Ini Bar
Anid
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Nick Collins
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Myron T Herrick
Bio
Herrick
Arthure . Vorys
Chi
Mkinley and Hopkins
Kruegrebers
Baptist Church
Twilight Service
Crawfordsville
LASOR
Ron
Veteran Legion Memorial
Order AT Baptist Church
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Viebert
Heman
Pye
Wwe
Ulysses
Lemper
Nave
Captain Lion
Straus
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