Political turmoil rips Republican ranks over Taft Roosevelt clash
In Chicago on June 12, party leaders warn that bribery and corruption accusations threaten to derail the national convention. McKinley accuses Roosevelt managers of a forceful bid to capture the nomination, while calls for a possible third candidate or a Roosevelt compromise intensify. Conversations focus on Oregon California Kansas Nebraska New Jersey West Virginia South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin North Dakota and other states as potential pivots.
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Taft
Roosevelt
McKinley
L'Ast
Stone
William Flinn
Pittsburgh
Itoo
National Committee
California
Oregon
Kanata
Nebraska
Panagyreew Jersey
West Virginia
Shut Dakota
Minnesota
Winconsin
North Dakota
Albo
Egemed
Gumming
la Forette
Palt
Cineage
New York
Taft Adesaten
Theodore Roosevelt
Thixon
McKinsey
Hoosevelt
Michigan
Tuthleaud Aregard
Women Drench Meats With Kerosene in New York Markets
In Brooklyn and Manhattan, jealous housewives attacked two retail butchers after tensions over high prices and adoptions. Police reports say no arrests were made as mats were damaged and shop customers disrupted. A union rep blamed the pricing on a perceived trust, not wholesalers.
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New York
Manhattan
Tay
Brooklyn
Williamaburg
Hutchers
Truat
Havemeyer Letters Highlight Sugar Trust Hearing
New York June 12 The Havemeyer letters were introduced in the hearing on dissolving the sugar trust. The documents discuss beet sugar factory plans in Morgan County Colorado and advise Dyer of Cleveland to avoid new builders in what was seen as the trust’s territory. Chester Morey, president of Grant Western Sugar, testified about management control and denied American Sugar Refining influence.
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New York
H. G. Havemeyer
Colorado
Morgen County
Havemeyer
Edwin ¥. Dyer
Cleveland
Ohio
Marey
Dunver
Morgan County Construction Company
Hayes Mayer
Dyer
Chester S. Morey
Grant Western Sugar Company
Morey
American Sugar Refining Company
Tha Great Western Company
Weather Summary for Michigan and Nearby Areas
Uncertain and fragmentary forecast indicates increasing cloudiness and chances of showers in western Michigan from Thursday into Friday. Strong winds may develop from the north, with unsettled conditions and possible rain across northern portions.
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Warhington
Puyriday
Wriday
Michigan
Roosevelt denounces Taft delegates at national convention
Colonel Roosevelt vows loyalty to the GOP and condemns thirty seven Taft supporters on the national committee for disloyalty while urging fair seating of California delegates. He avoids predicting actions of Roosevelt delegates and says his plans for Chicago are not yet decided.
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Oyster Gay
N.Y
Diwe
Republican Party
Coronel Roosevelt
Chicago
Kentucky
Avilona
California
Taft
Nations
Coleonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Calohel
Feick Nominated for Joint Senatorship in Ashley
In Ashley Indiana a Democratic nominating convention favored Fred L Feick of Desalo County for joint senator from Steuben and DeKalb counties. James Nyce of Steuben was named prosecuting attorney for the 35th district, with strong backing for Cyrus Cline’s reelection and praise for local Democrat leadership and press support. The resolutions commended state leadership and pledged devoted campaign effort for the ticket while thanking Ashley residents for their hospitality.
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Ashley
Ind
Fred Ty Patek
Garrett
Steuben
DeKola
Jamon Nice
Manry McIntyre
Auburn
de Xille
Breuben
Thomas H. Marshall
Stephen A. Powers
Stondon County
J. M. McKengan
den Kalb
Cyrus Cline
James R Nyce
Slauban County
Thirty-Fifth
Fred L. Petok
Desalo County
Democrate
Mir
Courtesias
Miles Baxter
Glenn van Aiken
Monts L. Grern
Roosevelt Demonstration Postponed to Monday Night
Chicago June 13 Roosevelt leaders announced that the demonstration planned for Friday afternoon has been postponed to Monday night after late conferences. The change in date sparked speculation about reasons for delaying the Roosevelt event ahead of the convention opening.
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Hicago
Roosevelt
Pelday
Naron
Indiana Governor Marshall’s presidential popularity grows
A June Indianapolis dispatch notes rising national attention for Governor Marshall as Democratic leaders discuss his potential nomination. The piece cites intraparty debates, possible influences from Thomas Taggart and John W. Kern, and signals from Indiana about backing Marshall while acknowledging some opposition to other contenders.
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Marshall
John W. Bern
Datndiage
Misapuri
Clark
Indiana
Kern
Bavernor
Washington
Taft Gains Forty Votes in Republican Convention Contests
Chicago reports Taft gains forty votes as antiopal committee settles contests from California Arizona Michigan and more. Taft delegates seated in Arizona California Louisiana Michigan and Mississippi plus others totaling forty for Taft. Roosevelt faction losses noted. Committee plans to finish remaining Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina and Tennessee contests tomorrow.
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Chicago
Att
Antiopal Committee
Cali
Michigan
Taft Ware
Arizona
California
Louisiana
Farme F. Mississimi
Pearl Wright
Roosevelt
India
Harry See
Loisal
Wright
Chige & Osborn
Michi-gan
Wia Roosevelts
Michiana
Francia
Heney
Toosavelt
Ine
Seaiandl
Wintor Roxewater
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahomm
South Carolina
Tennessee
Wabash Board Bans Fashion Trends Among Teachers
At Wabash Indiana the county board of education issued an edict banning teachers from wearing short sleeve, low necks and short skirts, claiming such styles hinder student achievement. Principal Hubbard announced the policy and explained no teacher employing these modes will be kept, citing excellent results from last year's trial as justification.
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Wabash
Ind
Mubbard Haa
Wabaeh County Board of Education
Fleming Named Joint Senator Candidate by Allen and Adams Democrats
Democrats from Allen and Adams counties nominate Hon. Stephen B. Fleming for joint senator at the county convention held in Mecone Note Welloesday afternoon. Delegates and officials praised Fleming’s record, with ex-Senator Trundull moving the nomination and Fleming addressing the assembly about serving the party and constituents.
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Adams Counties
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Fleming
Wees
Avams County
Delogettes
Meraing
Fleming la
Mieming Sa
Flemina
Aten
Adams
Pen
Marty
State House
Indiane
Washington
Congress
Gyrus Cline
Tito
Samuel Mt. Roles
Ener
Democrats open headquarters in Baltimore today
Baltimore Md June 12 Word came from New York tonight that Nation Chairman Norman B Mack of the Democratic National Committee would not be here with Secretary Urey Woodson until tomorrow when the headquarters of the national committee will be formally opened. Committeemen and local politicians expected the national chairman tonight and the first real gathering of leaders to the pre convention season was held in anticipation of Macks arrival.
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Baltimore
New York
Norman B. Mack
Democratic Nasonal Committee
Urey Woodson
National Committee
Bevera
Mack
Daniele" Pilin
Judson Harmon
Harmoni HH. Sfoore
Obits
Harmon
Wood
Michigan
Das Uist Ais
Wilson
Clark
Underwood
Lata
Hingpeceh
Chienno
Knnwe
House Rejects Roosevelt Trophies Appropriation
Washington June 15 The House refused to appropriate funds for the preparation and mounting of Colonel Roosevelts African Hunting trophies. The original $260,000 request was raised to $392,000 and a further $200,000 request failed. Minority Leader Mann accused Democrats of denying the former president an appropriate memorial.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Cannon
Mann
Detected Arrest Details Emerge In Durrow Bribery Trial
Los Angeles reports reveal city detective George L. Home testified at the bribery trial of Chirence S. Durrow that he was sent to encounter Bert Mouthdin on November 23, 1901, amid uncertain charges. Additional testimony described a plot involving detectives and a coercive exchange during the case proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Cali
George L. Home
Liedlateice
Orage
Samuel Brown
Hint
District Attorney’s Office
Toll
Helavornimself
Darrey Joel
Toearrest
Prykinsulys Keun
Mike Ik
Villisca Murderers Said Near Capture This Evening
The mayor and city marshal of Villisca issued a public statement urging residents to stay calm as an arrest in the murder case from last Sunday night is believed imminent. The Moore family and two Moore girls were buried today in a town hall funeral with public viewing of the eight coffins.
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Viltasca
Lune
Villisca
Willison
Mortromery
Joseph B. Moore
Two Tots Drown While Bathing in River
Terre Haute Ind June 12 Grnude Shirley eight and Len on Nading nine were drowned in the Wabash river while playing on a sand bar Shirley slipped into deep water and Len tried to help but neither could swim Their bodies were recovered.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Grnude Shirley
Len
Nading
Finy
Wabash
Shirley
He Won't Work After Forty
A narrator mocks a man who avoids employment after age forty by engaging in real estate ads and speculative purchases. He relies on advertising schemes and joint ventures, using others’ funds to finance properties while living off commissions. The piece implies a cautionary tale about labor and investment tactics.
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