Cannon Seeks Break On Injunction Plank At Republican Convention
Chicago hears talk of a split over a antiinjunction plank in the Republican platform as Speaker Cannon, in conference with party leaders, signals that the party should oppose new injunctive limits. Taft forces push for a tougher stand while Gompers and Van Cleave lobby to shape the plank, aligning with labor views and corporate concerns.
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Rosetta
Jos Cannon
Céhgreas
Cannon
House
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BRC
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Gompers
Van
van Cleave
National Manufacturers Association
Samuel Gompers
American Federation ‘of Labor
Dt Tany de
Ellis Desnia
Mr. Hiten
Ahalrmann
Contention Over National Committee Chair Selection
Discussion centers on who will be named chair of the national committee with Hitchcock and Arthur I. Vorys as leading contenders. Crane is mentioned as a possible alternative, while New remains favored by some supporters. Ohio figures Herrick and Charles Taft are believed to back the Ohio manager’s appointment.
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Mahader
Walt
Hitchcock
Crane
New
Arthur I. Vorys
Taft
Ohio
Taft and Dolliver Named as Potential Republican Ticket
Chicago reports say Taft of Ohio and Dolliver of Iowa are seen as likely components of the next Republican national ticket. Dolliver’s rising prominence centers him on the stage while Fairbanks gains as a self candidate. Cortelyou’s name seems unlikely to be pressed and Coolidge signals he would not press for nomination if he cannot win.
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Chicago
Taft
Ohio
Dolliver
Iowa
Fairbanks
Cortelyou
Sherman
New York
Treasury
Coolidge
Ift
Jury Acquits Trimmers in Capitol Furniture Conspiracy
Harrisburg June 16 After twenty two hours the jury found not guilty on charges of conspiracy to defraud the state by rendering a false bill for metallic furniture for the capitol. Former State Treasurer W L Mathues and former Auditor General W P Snyder and James M Shumaker were acquitted on binding instructions from Judge Kunkel. The innocence or guilt of Congressman H Burd Cassel and Joseph M Huston remained to be determined. Cassel headed the Pennsylvania Construction Company which supplied about 2 million dollars worth of capitol furniture. Huston was the capitol architect and designer of the furnishings.
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New
Capitol
W. L. Mathues
W. P. Snyder
James M. Shumaker
Kunkel
H. Burd Cassel
Joseph M. Huston
Cassel
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Huston
Italians Kill Two Citizens in Pittston Ambush
In Wilkesbarre on June 15, Park Clennard and councilman William Vanderburg were fatally shot by Italians near a railway crowding during a robbery attempt. Police arrested several suspects as furious locals demanded action, with more Italians held in jail pending hearings.
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Wilkesbarre
Park Clennard
Pittston
William Vanderburg
Taft forces shape credentials and organization at convention
Chicago June reports show Taft aides maneuvering for key roles at the Republican convention as Willam Warner heads the notification committee and John F. Min of Maine eyed for permanent organization chair. Fulton’s credentials seat is hotly debated amid broader organizing efforts. Northeast wins the grand prix de Paris in the French turf meeting as weather aids.
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Taft
United States
Willam Warner
Missouri
John F. Min
Maine
Charles N. Fulton
Warner
Grand Army of the Republic
Servea
Grant
New York
Hui
Hill
Benator Fulton
Vandergilt
Filtter Feud in Kentucky Ties Goebel Murder to New Governor
Frankfort Ky June 15 Caleb Powers and James Howard who served lifetimes for the murder of Governor Goebel were pardoned from state prison by Governor Wilson. Powers and Howard spoke of liberty and health and planned a return to law practice. The pardons were conditional though and Howard greeted by Governor Wilson and Mrs Wilson outside the prison gates before visiting a clothing store.
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Caleb Powe
James Howard
Set
Rlor Goebel
Trea
State
Willson
Oger
Mr. Powers
Aun
Barbourville
Jackson Morris
Powers
Georgetown
Ben L. Bruner
Howard
Penueary
Broadway
Wiltaen
Wills
Uo Shi
Four Women Arrested in Altoona Looting Spree
Altoona Pa June 15 two women were arrested in Gable Co department store for pilfering from counters. Two others outside the store carried stolen goods including a life and a large basket. Investigations show the quartet had stolen from Kline Schoenfelt Woolworths Sprankies and more. About $100 worth of goods recovered including suits hats jewelry and other items. The four named women are residents of Altoona and were ages over sixty.
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Gable & Co
Kline's
Schoenfelt
Woolworth’s Rye
Ten
Cent
Spranckie
Pold & Bigler
Berman
Mary Roa
Mary White
Mary Boave
Mary Greenawald
Fegt
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