Louisiana Faction Split as Taft Favored in Louisiana Delegation
Hammond opens headquarters as the Republican National Committee adjourns after ten days of work with forty four contests pending. In Louisiana and Mississippi, a split delegation will seat both the white and black and tans, each with twenty to thirty votes, under a three member committee led by Pearl Wight. ex Governor Warmoth vows to contest. Taft support shows among Taft men and black and tans, though binding agreement is not assured.
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Chicago
Republican National
Texas
Virginia
Taft
Loudsiana
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Washington
Roosevelt
Pearl Wight
Louisiann
Second Place in Presidential Bid Sparks Regional Rivalries
The Massachusetts based Ted Hays Hiarimmond leads the push for second place as factions from the East and West rally behind contenders including Cur tis Guild and Franklin Murphy. George B Carteiyou and Representatives Sherman and Bassett appear for New York, while Doliver Burrows and Sherman backers press for strength. The national committee showdown over Mississippi delegates tests party lines, with Judson Lyons guiding the proceedings in chair New’s absence.
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Ted Hays Hiarmmond
Massachusetts
Curtis Guild
New York
Coeorge B. Carteiyou
the Treasury
Sherman
Bassett
Nothcer
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
J. P. Poltiver
Burrows
Ulnais
Inns
Dolliver
Guild
Shermer
Ds Nm
Allison
Cunmibdas
National Party
National Committee
Mississippi
Tar
Dourine
New
Judson W. Lyons
Georgia
Lyons
Allies Bring Up Cannon in Scramble Over Republican Platform
Speaker Cannon and Senator Dick visit the city as anti Taft leaders hold three conferences on a forthcoming platform statement. The draft claims New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Minnesota are ignored in favor of southern states. Hopkins and Cannon review and endorse tentative platform sections before Washington trip. Henry Watterson arrived at the All-Alortum Annex hotel to share old time convention tales with politicians.
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Cannon
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ilinota
National Committee
Republican Party
Ife
Hopkins
Knots
Washington
Monetary Commission
Henry Watterson
All- Alortum Annex Hotel
Louisville
Louisiana invites Johnson and Bryan to speak in New Orleans
The New Orleans Progressive Union plans to bring Democratic candidates Johnson and Bryan to state audiences, inviting both men to address Louisiana voters. Although nonpartisan, the group also invited other national leaders including Taft Hughes Fairbanks Cannon and Knox. In Lincoln the same day Bryan declined the Louisiana invitation.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Johnson
Minnesota
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Merchants and Trades Seek Taft Backing for Currency Plan
Washington reports say the Merchants Association of New York and the Trades League of Philadelphia asked Secretary Taft to influence currency policy. They claim the Aldrich bond-secured currency is favored by most of the currency commission and press for the issue to be included at the Chicago convention. Taft suggested any platform should state the objective without prescribing a method and declined to dictate terms.
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Washington
Taft
Merchants’ Association
New York
Trades League
Philadelphia
Currency Commission
Chicago
Latollette Names Cochems to Place His Nomination
Senator Latollette announces Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee will present his name for the Republican presidential nomination at the national convention in Madison Wisconsin.
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LaFollette
Madison, Wis
Tone
Latollette
Henry F. Cochems
Milwaukee
Hinden
Watterson to Visit Lincoln and Bryan June 10
Advices say Colonel Henry Watterson is en route to Lincoln to confer with Bryan and will likely arrive today. The journey includes stops at Bryan and Lincoln as part of a broader 19th century political outreach.
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missed Papers
Patrons not receiving their paper regularly will confer a favor by notifying this office of the lapse.
Grain Men In Council Proposes Experimental Farms Reforms
The Grain Men in Council opened its fifteenth annual convention in Springfield. Lieutenant Governor Sherman urged rail rate regulation by locality. President J. M. Wayne proposed statewide experimental farms under the University of Minnesota to boost grain output. He urged reforms to Chicago Board of Trade rules to curb market manipulation and promote safer option sales.
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Springfield
Tennis Grain Cealers’ Association
House of Rep
Sherman
J. M. Wayne
Clehty
University of Minots
Wayne
Congress
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Steel products cheaper as major price readjustment announced
New York on June 19 announcement by Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp states a general reduction on finished steel products. The cuts apply billets sheets bars plates structural iron merchant pipe and wire nails with specific price changes including billets 28 to 25 per ton sheets bars 29 to 27 per ton plates 176 per 100 pounds to 100 per 100 pounds structural iron 170 per 166 pounds to 140 per 100 pounds merchant pipes unchanged at 41 per ton and wire nails 205 per 60 pounds to 160 per dot points.
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New York
Dreds Elbert HW
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Pittsourey
Pittsby
Pittsbore
Pittsouce
Disappearance Linked to Mrs Gunness in Wisconsin Case
Fan Claire Wisconsin reports Christian Hilkven, once of Dover near Chetek, vanished after selling his farm for 2000 pounds. Suspected victim linked to Mrs Gunness of LaPorte as editor notes Hilkven changed his newspaper to LaPorte and mail was delivered to Mrs Gunsness home.
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Fan Claire
Wis
Christian Hilkven
Dover
Chetek
Tas
Gunness
LaPorte
Deborah
Hilkven
Kittredge Retired After Primary Indictments in South
Sioux Falls June 10 Returns at midnight from the Republican primary election show Governor Crawford defeating incumbent A. B. Kittredge for United States senator by at least 2000 votes. State Senator W. C. Vassey of Watertown is likely Crawford’s candidate for governor, with Burke and Martin, stalwart candidates for congress, also favored.
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Kittredge
Sioux Falls
S. C
Crawford
United States
A. B. Kittredge
W.C. Vassey
Watertown
Burke and Martin
Young Steve Brodie Dies In Bellevue Hospital
New York on June 10 reports the death of "Young Steve" Brodie after a comatose state in Bellevue hospital. He was the son of the famous East Side jumper known for leaping from the Brooklyn Bridge to the river. Death attributed to alcoholism.
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Young Steve" Brodie
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Ife
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Tridge
Bible in the Public Schools Denied Mandamus
The Supreme Court refused a petition by Roman Catholic residents of Scott County to force Winchester school authorities to stop Bible readings Lord's prayer recitation and hymns. Plaintiffs Jeremiah Ring John J Doyle Johanna Watt Margaret Murphy and Bridgett Markville argued the King James Bible conflicts with their faith.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Scott County
School Board of
Winchester
Jeremiah Ring
John J. Doyle
Johanna Watt
Margaret Murphy
Bridgett Markville
Hulls Seat In Danger In Seventh District Race
The Republican Seventh district renomination fight narrows to a small margin with Hull holding a claimed majority of 1 vote over Judge S M Prouty. Prouty’s tally reduced to 15 votes in current official canvass partial results. Polk county canvass not yet complete and will take days.
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Tes Moines
Hull
S. M. Prouty
Polk County
Gould Family Blessing Promised for Royal Wedding
George J. Gould, who has sailed for Europe, says he will attend sister Anna Gould’s wedding to Prince Florie de Saran with his consent and blessing and with Cronus family consent. The June 10 report notes his expected presence at the union.
Avon poolroom keeper died not from poison
New York on July 10, it was stated that the death of Avon, a poolroom keeper, was not caused by poison. A chemist did not report to the coroner, despite a relative’s claim of poisoning aftermath.
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Allen
New York
the Avon
Chenist
In Favor of Deep Waterways Cairo Meeting
A large enthusiastic meeting supported lakes to gulf deep waterway. Speakers included Representative Lorimer and State Representative Keera Lindly. Mayor George Parsons presided. Colonel John J. Vance of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association was present for Pittsboro to Cairo deep waterway interests. Citra shows interest in both river movements.
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Cairo
Lorimer
Chiensa
Keera Lindly
George Parsons
John J. Vance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Pittsboro-to-Cairo
Citra
Kansas Flood Subsides Reach Kansas City Relief Near
The Kaw Valley flood near Popeka and farther west subsides as rapidly as it rose. Kansas City, the chief sufferer, looks for relief soon as waters recede and conditions improve for residents.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Popeka
Old Soldier Is Missing In Danville Case
Danville Alabama June 10 an elderly veteran Harry Ta coos a subagent for the American and Pacific Express company is missing from the National Soldiers Flame. His accounts were found short last Friday and a comrade settled at Jacobs request. Investigations show Jacobs was short with others.
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Danville
Harry Tacoos
American
Pacific Express
Express Company
Jacobs
Condition of Mrs Yates in Jacksonville
June 10 report from Jacksonville says Mrs Watherine Yates mother of ex Governor Richard Yates remains coma ridden and declining though slightly brighter. Attending physician warns she may pass at any moment or live a few days depending on her condition.
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Yates
Jacksonville
Til
Watherine Yates
Richard Yates
Chicago Lawyers Disbarred in Supreme Court Ruling
The supreme court disbarred George J. Munroe, Frederick Wingslend, and Daniel Webber, Chicago attorneys, for unprofessional conduct. The June 10 decision removes their licenses to practice law in Illinois.
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Chicago
Sprayield
Supreme Court
George J. Munroe
Frederick Wingslend
Daniel Webber
Kidney trouble ad promises quick relief from backache
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder derangements cause backache and similar pains. It promotes "pinc ules" for kidneys with a 30 day trial costing $1.00 and a guarantee or money back. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
King Edward and czar exchange visits in Bay area
A wide range of early 20th century items are noted: King Edward and the czar exchange visits near the Bay of Teval and Gulf of Finkaid, with a potential impact on world politics. General Antenor Firmin is in New York touring the country after Tunisia's revolution, while a railway collision near Recetpietra, Dtaty leaves several dead and sixty five injured. Colonel Jos FL Binerty is dying at home in Ciscaro Trishnuiii. Democratic factions debate state delegation to Denver to back Dan needs lonzas die ds in the race. Tom Lenemont aims to compete in the fyarpie weutes at Laide, with other notes from Vancouver Wash and a Pittock-Lendlbet lumber loss. Confederate Veterans hold a reunion in Adv, and the Lusitania tragedy spurs commentary. Chicago University graduation sees 658 degrees awarded, including 72 women. Guthrie suffers a windstorm with $2,000 in property damage.
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Edward
Bay of Teval
Gulf of Finkaid
Cenerale Antenor Firmin
New York
Ray
Recetpietra
Dtaty
Jos FL Binerty
Ciscaro Trishnuiii
Orezon
Conventhem
Denver
Dan
Lonzas
Tom Lenemont
Renues Jowves
Montreet
Maehtuad Prodaug
Laide
Vancouver
Wash
Pittock Amd
Lendlbetter
Reunnion of
Buodinettam
Adv
Pile Remedy Sold By H J Moogh And C P Guenther
One application of ManZan Pile Remedy relieves all forms of piles by soothing inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50 cents guaranteed sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Freeport Plans Big July Celebration
A note indicates Freeport will host a large celebration in July. Details on date, events, and organizers are not fully clear in the brief fragment.
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Freeport
In Memoriam Mrs. Sarah Clow A life of service
A long obituary honors Mrs. Sarah Clow born Sarah Peck in Green County New York July 23 1830 and married to Benjamin Crow March 14 1848. A devoted Methodist and Sunday school worker she cared for the sick helped young people and led charitable societies as Aunt Sarah until her death April 27 1908 at age 77.
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Hope
Sarah Crow
Sarah
Paul
Methodist Church
Arl
van Brocklin
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Ajlee
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Fower Mission
Seldon
Since She Went Home Poem and Missionary Resolutions
In heartfelt lines by Mary Goodsell the poem recalls a mother’s loss and enduring grief. The Women's Foreign Missionary society adopts resolutions praising Mrs. Sarah Clow, mourning her death, and offering sympathy to her family, with committee members Mary Goodsell, Sarah Hance, and M. Van Brocklin presenting the tribute.
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Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Sarah Clow
van Brocklin
W. F. M. Society
Mary Goodsell
Sarah Hance
M. van Brocklin
Cure for the Blues Promotes Simple Life Therapy
Doctors label neurasthenia as the blues caused by nervous worry in overstrained Americans. The piece links overwork and social pressures to stress, especially for women, and argues for saner living with simple food, sleep, outdoor exercise, sunshine, and a serene mind as the cure. It suggests self discipline or a health-resort change of scene to gain a new viewpoint.
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Hushland
Seale
Society
Neurasthenia
Dog vows and gifts from a playful exchange
A St. Paul Pioneer Press quip recalls a couple debating pet vows as a joke about gift exchange. One says Tie gave his wife a toy terrier and she countered with an English bulldog. The punchline notes only one dog remains with him.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Absence and chance in Chicago News dialogue fragment
A fragmented Chicago News snippet features a dialogue about absence, playing with love and tests of trust. It mentions Miss Cutring and a tense moment suggesting a personal gamble or challenge to prove intent. The readable text centers on relational tension and the question of giving someone a chance.
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Cutring
Chicago News
Young Actor’s Faust Beckons Briefly to Fans
A poised but brief note on a stage production titled Faust features young actor Joethe Blatter who faces a challenged reception and uncertain future in the local theater scene. The review hints at audience expectations and the fragile start of the performer’s career.
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Faust
Joethe
Man Claims Diamond Formula, Booker's Pitch Mocked
A man asserts a formula to manufacture diamonds while Booker retorts with a quip about making a pitcher. The exchange appears in a lighthearted paragraph in the New York Sun.
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Booker
New York Sun
For Sale Beehives and foundations at factory prices
Beehives and sections with foundation offered for sale at factory prices. J H Bamberger advertises available stock and pricing details.
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J. H. Bamberger
The Daily Journal Delivers To All City Regions This Week
The Daily Journal announces wide delivery across the city for the current week, ensuring every neighborhood gains access to the publication and its contents.
Me Had Reformed Wife You Used to Say I Was Pretty
A brief comic exchange from the Minneapolia Journal shows a wife asking whether she has changed after her reform and a husband replying that his lies ended after joining the church.
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Church
Minneapolia Journal
Put out on third and the home rule witticisms
The fragment cites the Birmingham Age-Herald line about “Put out on third” and notes a quip from Bohemian Magazine. It mentions Teacher-Tonimle and a cook named Tonimle in a terse, fragmented style, reflecting miscellaneous humor pieces.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Tonimle
Bohemian Magazine
April’s Praises in Plain Dealer Verse
A brief fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer highlights spring fun with girls trying hats and boys playing catch signaling the season’s cheerful mood and communal activity in verse form.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Piles Remedy Promises Nonoperative Cure
Advertises ManZan Pile Remedy as not needing surgery with a guaranteed claim. Lists price of 50 cents and sales by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
Paint stores to close evenings except Saturdays
Notice states all paint stores will close in the evenings, with exceptions only on Saturdays, effective starting Monday, June 6. No further details on hours or locations are provided.
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