Democrats Weigh Platform as Republican Drift to Denver Emphasizes Tariff
Indiana dispatch reports Chicago convention shifts focus to Denver for the national meet. President Roosevelt proposed long a Republican platform favors high tariffs and railroad regulation. Democrats face questions on whether their platform will appeal to radicals or conservatives, with Bryan seen steering toward a simple, broad appeal. Nelson cautions Republicans against Sherman ticket if nominated, signaling intra party tensions ahead of the coming campaign.
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National Campaign Chairman Postponed Amid Health Concerns
Cincinnati June 20 Secretary Taft’s Cincinnati visit centered on selecting a Republican national chairman. Frank Hitchcock, once favored, declined due to poor health, prompting a July 1 adjournment for the sub committee to meet again in Washington. The panel, joined by Sherman and eight others, will reconvene to finalize the chairman and treasurer roles after consultations with nominees.
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Widespread Michigan Woods Fire Destroys Villages
Fires in northern Michigan sweep through several counties destroying at least three villages and thousands of acres of timber. Presque Isle Cheboygan Leelanau Charlevoix and Otsego report heavy losses with towns abandoned and residents forced to evacuate. Smoke obscures sun as immense blazes threaten Cheboygan county and large pine tracts burn, with potential for vast damage if rain does not come.
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Fort Wayne Elks Temple Fair Extends Two More Nights
Managers of the Fort Wayne Elks temple fair kept the event open for Monday and Tuesday to accommodate thousands unable to enter earlier. Officials hoped receipts would reach about 6000 with ticket sales and lingering donations. The fair, praised for monetary and social success, drew many women and children who felt protected by the order while amid bustling booths and a crowded hall. Auction plans for Tuesday were announced as the venue prepared to close and clear remaining goods.
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Big Doings at Gun Club Grounds Opens Event
The Corner Rodang Gun Club grounds host a public opening with a ball game and a day of activities. A large orchestra, several shoots, and a team match feature Marion Butler and Muncie shooters against local members. A handicap match between Max Witzigreuter and Tom Dascymble is planned plus a similar handicap for Frank Joli against William Reinhart.
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Hanty Faints at Ottawa Chautauqua Address
Governor J Frank Hanty of Indiana collapsed from heat while speaking at the Ottawa chautauqua. He received medical aid and left for his home, resuming journey after the incident. A separate motor accident left a woman and driver injured as a farm horse and wagon veered near Fourth Street.
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Lincoln Preparations for Bryan Campaign Reach Lincoln
Lincoln nebraska June 26 preparatory activity for william j bryan's presidential bid includes a trolley line to fairview farm telegraph office and a tent for correspondents. bryan plans to campaign from a special train and will host twenty illinois delegates traveling from chicago to denver by automobile led by roger c sullivan. the party is expected next week.
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Man Drowns In St Mary's Near Third Street
Murphy of Third Street drowns while swimming with Dooley in the St Marys river near the Nickel Plate bridge. Dooley retrieves but fails to save him. body recovered about twelve feet deep, coroner Kesler to arrange burial. Murphy leaves a widow and seven children, with relatives listed in Arcola Detroit Peru and beyond.
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Retreat from Roosevelt reforms at Chicago convention
Lincoln Neb June 20 J Bryag summarizes how Republican delegates at the Chicago convention repudiated Roosevelt and La Follette reforms. He notes votes against publicity on campaign funds and railroad value measures, questions the injunction plank, and discusses the stand on an income tax and direct election of U S senators, highlighting party retreat under press scrutiny.
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Packard Band at Robison Park This Week and Cox Renominated
The Packard band will perform at Robison Park each night this week except Friday. An afternoon Citizens band is scheduled when the Packard band plays for the Pythian Memorial service at Lintenwood cemetery. The band is turning down engagements elsewhere and is said to be doing excellent work. New Albany, Ind. June 20. The Third district democratic congressional convention renominated W. Y. Cox of Jasper.
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Weather Forecast for Ohio Indiana Michigan and Ohio Valley
Weather chart notes fair conditions. Continual warm to frosty south winds are expected Sunday and probably Monday. Widespread sunshine and mild temperatures planned across Ohio Indiana Michigan and lower Michigan with rising humidity ahead of the work week.
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Explosion at Dennver Nitro Plant Kills One Man
A mishap at the DuFont Ny mers Powder corps plant near Chauviers twenty miles south of Denver injured several workers and destroyed a neutralizing building. Luther Hockem, twenty one, suffered bruises. The incident involved a 0 pounds nitroglycerin charge detonating suddenly during processing.
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Treasurer of Foresters Dies in Toronto
Harry Collins, long time supreme treasurer of the Foresters and a prominent Mystic Shrine figure, died in Toronto at age. A past officer of related orders, he served as treasurer for eighteen years and held key roles in several fraternal groups. He was active in the Northern Mission Shrine and various ceremonial orders.
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