Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago
The second session of the Republican national convention began at noon with Temporary Chairman Burrows presiding. Delegates and spectators filled the Coliseum as credentials and rules were to be reviewed, with Lodge addressing the crowd and Roosevelt mentioned, stirring strong cheers. One woman, Mrs. Lucy A. Rice Clark of Garland Utah, attends as alternate delegate and is noted as a suffragette.
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Chicago
Burrows
Committee On
Lodge
Hills
Roosevelt
Oldimmittee
Lucy A. Rice Clark
Garland
Utah
Lot
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Convention Opens as Taft Supporters Cheer Credentials Report
The convention chaired by Burrows opens with Rev. Waters prayer and credentials report presented by Charles W. Fulton. Credentials are approved as satisfactory to Taft supporters, clearing the way for nomination of a provisional committee and eventual presidential candidate.
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Burrows
William O. Waters
Charles W. Pulton
Taft
Csvith
Lodge appoints permanent chairman after credentials report
The organization adopted the credentials report and named Blenry Cabot Lodge as permanent chairman. Temporary officers continued in their roles for the remaining positions.
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Blenry Cabot Lodge
Fight of the Allies Fails at Credentials Hearing
The fight by allies to reverse the national committee decision over 1100 contested delegates proceeded before the credentials committee. Taft delegates were favored in many districts as Alabama’s contests went 38 to 7 for Taft. The Arkansas case went by default and Georgia and other states followed quickly as the committee prepared its report.
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National Committee
Credentials Committee
Charles W. Fulton
Alabama
Taft
Arkansas
Georgia
Sinill
Resolutions Committee Debates Immigration and Labor Planks
The resolutions committee met at the Auditorium Annex with Senator A. J. Hopkins chairing and Major John F. Lacy as secretary. A thirteen member subcommittee was formed to refine the platform after hearing varied delegations. Speakers included Mrs. Henrotin and Miss Jane Addams urging women’s suffrage, a diverse immigrant group opposing poverty tests, Henry L. Clarke promoting $500 million in 2 percent bonds for inland waterways, and labor groups pushing radical injunction reform and jury trial protections.
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A. J. Hopkins
Illinois
John F. Lacy
Iowa
Henrotin
Jane Addams
Henry L. Clarke
Omaha
New Mexico
Arizona
HH. R. Puller
Brotherhoods of
Bankers Oppose Postal Savings Bank Plan At Meeting
J A Emery of New York argued against anti injunction action for the National Association of Manufacturers while John T Hamilton of Illinois resisted a plank for postal savings banks. The committee adjourned to 4 p m after appointing Hopkins to head a subcommittee as they reviewed files.
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J. A. Emery
New York
Fullerte
National Association of Manufacturers
John T. Hamilton
Tlinots
American Bankers’ Association
Hopkins
Cummins Emerges For Second Place In Vice Presidential Talk
Chicago reports Gov ernor Cummins of Iowa becoming the leading mentions for the vice presidential nod in the race for second place. Idaho Senator Borah promotes the idea while western delegations show encouragement. Iowa factions split on support with Dolliver and Allison followers weighing in, aiming for a harmony plan linking Cummins to Dolliver if nominated.
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Cummins
Iowa
Borah
Idaho
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Cuming
Allison-Dolliver
Taft
Washington
Towa
Dollaver
Senate
Dolliver
Allison
Representation issue splits convention rules panel
A two hour rules committee session failed to settle the question of future representation at the Republican convention. Burke proposed four delegates per state plus one per ten thousand votes, with two delegates per territory, sparking southern opposition over shifting voting weights and the impact on states like South Carolina North Carolina New York and Pennsylvania.
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Burke
Pennsylvania
South
South Carolina
New York
Marching Clubs Parade Diverts Convention Proceedings
A parade of marching clubs led by bands formed on Michigan avenue and marched through the convention hall at noon. Clubs from Pittsburg Cincinnati Indianapolis and Philadelphia were cheered as the audience rose in ovation. The procession ended with the clubs exiting the west door while the convention resumed after the stand.
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Americas Club
Pittsburg
Young Men's Tariff
Blaine
Cincinnati
Commercial Club
Danville
Knox Club
Philadelphia
Marion
Indianapolis
Waterton’s Moral Ruse in Trial of Sheep Thief
An Aberdeenshire tale recalls the laird of Waterton who used a grim joke to fate a sheep thief. Before trial the prisoner vowed to confess and seek mercy. Waterton urged denial, asking if confessing would save him from hanging, and the man denied aloud, yet was acquitted.
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Waterton
Aberdeenshire
Dundee Advertiser
Addie Joss Dominates Tigers in Cleveland Wins
The Cleveland Americ ans pitcher Addie Joss shows sharp effectiveness against Detroit, winning nine of eleven starts this season. Four wins came at Detroit, underscoring his control, change of pace, and strategic pitching as key to Cleveland’s pennant push.
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Addie Joss
Cleveland Americans
Joss
Detroit Tigers
Addie
Detroit
Cleveland
Naps
Ban Johnson Praises Waddell After Historic Game
Johnson recalls the St Louis Browns vs Philadelphia Athletics game when Waddell pitched and won. About 8 000 fans crowded around him to commend his performance as he escaped a bad hole and finished with exceptional steam. The ball seemed to come over the plate small and he struck out the last two. Hoe is noted as a wonderful pitcher and the St Louis Americans paid 5000 dollars for his release from the Athletics.
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Ban Johnson
Waddell
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Johnson
Gotch Challenges Dr Roller To June 20 Seattle Bout
Frank Gotch, the wrestling champion who defeated Hackenschmidt, has challenged Dr. Benjamin F. Roller of Seattle to a bout on June 20 in Seattle. Roller, famed as the only amateur wrestler to be challenged by Gotch, claimed he is always in training as Gotch recalls trying to throw him for an hour a year ago and failing.
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Gotch
Benjamin F. Roller
Seattle
Wash
Dr. Roller
Ifrank A. Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Roller
Training & Morse
London
Eugenio Martinengo Caesaresco
Memphis Club uses Cubs study to coach pitcher Chappelle
The Memphis Southern League club paid pitcher William Chappelle’s entire expense for a Chicago trip of two weeks to observe Cubs curve artists from the grand stand. The aim was to improve his use of speed and curves, addressing a key deficit in becoming a star pitcher.
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Memphis Baseball Club
Wiliam Chappelle
Chicago
Cubs
Terry McGovern Retires After Disastrous Fight
Terry McGovern quits boxing for good after a disappointing display against Spike Robson at the National Athletic Club in New York. He met manager Joe Humphreys and declared he is finished with the fighting game forever.
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Terry McGovern
Ring
Spike Robson
National Athletic Club
New York
Terry
Joe Humphreys
Daniels to Race Derbyshire at Hyde Seal Meet
M Daniels of the New York Athletic Club will accept an invitation from Hyde Seal Swimming Club of Manchester New York to race J H Derbyshire England's top sprinter in a 100 yard event on July 8 five days before the Olympic water sports opening.
Nickalls to Coach Detroit Oarsmen
Vivian Nickalls the English sculler and brother of Guy Nickalls has signed a one year contract to coach the Detroit Boat Club in Detroit Michigan, teaching rowing techniques to club members.
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Nickalls
Detroit
Vivian Nickalls
Guy Nickalls
America
Vivian
Detroit Boat Club
Mich
Japs Beating Americans in Tokyo Baseball Series
American naval baseball teams in Tokyo play a series with a Japanese university. Strong good will exists on both sides as the Japanese win most of the games.
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Tokyo
Sherring Canadian Coach for Olympic Track Team
The Olympic committee appointed J. H. Crocker of Toronto as manager and W. Sherring of Hamilton as coach for Canada’s fifteen man track team. The squad will sail for England shortly.
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Sherring
Olympic Committee
J. H. Crocker
Toronto
W. Sherring
Hamilton
England
Durum Wheat: a hardy, high yielding bread wheat
Durum wheat grows steadily in Minnesota, North Dakota, and arid states. Experts note mills lag in adapting gear and special bins are needed, but exporters pursue it. Durum is valued for nutrition and muscle forming content, with bread from durum praised as light and nutritious.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
States
Nitrogen fixing cowpeas boost soil and yield in cold soils
The article explains cowpeas as legume crops that fix atmospheric nitrogen via root nodules, improving soil fertility. It covers inoculation methods, field management, and the benefits of leaving roots to decompose, with advice on seeding rye after harvest and planting times and techniques for cowpeas in different soils and conditions.
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Gover
Archaeological Find Reveals Hidden Skeleton in Paris House
A workman uncovered a dated skeleton in a Faubourg St. Germain house, with a female frame dressed in Louis XVI style. The tale links to Cardinal Richelieu era duels and a twist involving Henrietta Arnot saving Gaston Beauchemin by exposing a forged accusation.
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Faubourg St. Germain
Louis XVI
Academy of History
M. Andre Brosseau
Brosseau
Cardinal Richelieu
Lont
Richelieu
France
Jules Beauchemin
Gaston Arnot
Beauchemin
Arnot
Academy
Henrietta
Caston Arnot
Caston
Gaston
Henrietta Arnot
M. Beauchemin
Qanarrel
Beauchamin
Beathhamin
Tie
Ileurietta
Sullivan King
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts ManZan Pile Remedy as eliminating the need for piles surgery with a guaranteed result. It lists price at 50 cents and credits H. J. Moogh and C. P. Quen ther as sellers in The Daily Journal. The issue also notes home delivery for 10 cents weekly. A humorous Livin cotts excerpt follows about Nellie, the strict parent, warning her daughter after a clock scene with Mr Wells.
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Nellie
Pile Remedy Promises Relief at 50 Cents
One application of ManZan Pile Remedy soothes all forms of piles reduces inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50 cents. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guener.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guener
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Offer
Pineules promise kidney relief in the first dose and purify the blood. A 30 days trial costs $1.00 with guaranteed results. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Overeating Theory Prompts Boarding House Laugh
The landlady quotes a magazine claim that two thirds of humanitys diseases stem from over eating. A bareheaded boarder jokes it fits since months pass without any illness in the house.
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Chicago News
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