21 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
Rumors swirl over the Kentucky delegation at the National Republican Convention. Reports cite intentions to back Roosevelt despite rival bids, with key figures like Col Whek and Col. Ainmnett present. The Louisville meeting reportedly affirmed the delegation’s stance, while calls for a purge of some delegates sparked by internal disputes.
A jittery OCR canvas lists residents and visitors in the Minas Hattie Atlin community. Names include Martha Weir Claregee Henwer Tie Beastly Pack Mardin Howver and many Hoover, Allen, Park, and King families with various visitors from Hartford and Mt Carmel. The piece notes rain on Monday, local church events, and a singing convention at the Harnett’s Creek choir with a fifth Sunday service.
Hartford College burned in Newtown area early Monday prompting townspeople to rush to the scene with buckets. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours, the primary room damaged, and the school planned temporary housing in nearby facilities. The disaster closed Hartford College and the academy. residents mourned the loss as a meeting was planned to discuss rebuilding and support for students and alumni.
Erie dispatch reports millionaire manufacturer T. A. Snider and his wife died on their wedding trip near Hun ter Cronk after a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train struck their automobile on a crossing. Chauffeur Harold Lane and Miss Ethel Stanton survived serious injuries. The wreck occurred eight miles from the city as the car failed to clear the crossing on a turning road along the tracks.
Illinois delegates reaffirm support for Roosevelt at the state convention. Cor. Charm 8. Dencan, chairman, notes plans to back the popular Republican vote in Illinois. The piece hints at continued primary voting and allegiance to the Roosevelt ticket amid internal party discussions.
Chicago June chaos marked by threats and invective as Root is proclaimed temporary chairman after a five hour roll call. Roosevelt forces decry fraud while taunts and parliamentary battles unfold, culminating in Root winning the chair by a narrow vote and delivering the keynote.
A heated session at a national committee meeting featured Senator Bradley clashing with Taft supporters. The Kentucky delegation member W. G. Mutbert joined Hayturn and CL Kiwards in voting for Francie Ig McGovern. Confusion and loud opposition marked the proceedings as arguments over the nomination intensified.
Olaton reports visitors from Hartford and Kingwook to pay respects and enjoy gatherings. Hallie McDaniel suffers fever due to a visit with kin, while Mrs Annie McDaniel returns from Central City and Owensboro. Protracted religious meetings led by Rev Chainey Gentry begin June 1 with strong attendance at the M E Church and W O W Hall, promising ten days to two weeks of sermons by Rev Talbott and others.
For sale a large ice box suitable for a big family restaurant or banding house. Priced cheap. Contact W. Hf. Riley in Heettond, Kentucky for details.
Levi Lockhart alias George Tackburn, sought in Owensboro for murdering Officer J C Dawson and wounding James Bell, was captured near St Louis by Indiana Prison Agent Larmore and Vincennes Captain Kinser. He is to be returned to Spencer County for trial. Police say Dawson called him the most gamest man he ever saw, and Lockhart fired on Pursuing officers before fleeing toward St Louis, with a long criminal record including prior prison terms for grand larceny and robbery.
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