Republican Convention in Chicago Convenes With Vaunted Alliances
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 16 the Republican National Convention opens with 980 delegates from states and territories. Allies withdraw all candidates except La Follette and Hughes, signaling a likely nonunanimous race after the initial balloting.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Republican Party of the
United States
United Press
la Pollette
Hughes
la Follette
Roosevelts Nomination Campaign Tests Chicago Amphitheater
The essay outlines preparations for nominating candidates and defining policies for the campaign. Chicago’s great amphitheater, expanded to seat nearly 1000 with 2000 extra capacity, draws massive party enthusiasm. Tickets are controlled by national and local committees, with 2500 allocated locally.
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Lomense
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Nationaal Committee
Algne
Doota Werw
Elaborate Fourth of July Parade Plans in La Grande
Parade committee promises an ornate display surpassing prior celebrations in La Grande. Goddess of Liberty to lead, with driving teams, autos, floats, and a line of children in white. Veterans and local groups to march, celebrating Union victory with martial pageantry.
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la Grande
Tom
Tate Tite
Union
Allies Downed and Political Maneuvers in Drafted Report
Chicago June 16 After a lengthy conference the allies declare they gained strategic advantage while hinting at further plans to persuade taft adherents. Leaders Hemenway and Burke admit limited progress, with credentials hearings set to run from 4 pm today as efforts to consolidate the case proceed. George McDuffee Blake, friend of Bryan, seeks Johnson nomination in 1912. A constitutional test on the Hepburn commodity clause begins in Philadelphia with agreed facts. Grand Army encampment opens in Detroit as Burton and Jones visit Michigan veterans.
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John B. Nevins
Chicago
Nilles
Conteria
Washington, Jime
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Detroit
Mich
Charles G, Burton
Grand Army
Kate B Jones
Woman’s Relief Corps
Michigan Veterans
Foresters Delegate Assembly Opens in Toronto for 264000 Members
Delegates representing the Independent Order of Foresters in Canada and the United States gather in Toronto for the opening of the grand fraternal court. Supreme officers report membership growth about 11 000 this year and focus on premium patos and Foresters orphan home matters amid routine business. Wisconsin veterans note Racine June 16.
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Order of Foresters
Toronts
Canada
United Buites Senegpie
Toronto
Euyerentie Court of Thy
Foresters’ Orphan Home
Tragedy in Bellingham Closes as Father Slain
In Bellingham Washington on June 16 Frank Eggleston a 25 year old shingle weaver attacked his wife and two children with a rifle. The wife wrestled the weapon away and fired twice killing Eggleston instantly.
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Spoare
Quarrel Bellingham
Wash
Frank Eggleston
Lumbermen Convene National Manufacturers' Meeting in Minneapolis
Lumber organizations from coast to coast despatch delegates to a three day convention of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association opening in Minneapolis. The gathering aims to unify practices and discuss industry issues affecting lumber production, safety, and distribution.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National Lumber Manufacturers
Novel Fourth of July Sports in La Grande
La Grande plans a new Fourth of July program with auto races and horseback games as centerpiece attractions. committees secure funds to stage the celebration, aiming to draw a large crowd over three days starting July 2.
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Hammer Thixk Vyear
la Grande
Ben Ee Wall
Esate Oregon
A. Ft. Membyra
Moate
White House denies Roosevelt role in draft platform
A White House statement says the so called administration platform from Chicago is a draft by a resolutions committee member. President Roosevelt and Taft did not commit to any part and will not be asked to before the presidential nomination is settled. Taft met Roosevelt at the White House, declining to take a stand until the party nomination is decided.
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White House
Teres
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Taft
Cerwin
Roosevelt
Wae
Quhetion
Rotmrvell
Hellene
Auto Race Tomorrow at Readville Track
Boston hosts a major automobile racing meet tomorrow at Readville track as part of the Bunker Milday celebration. The event features races during the holiday observance with crowds expected and local clubs promoting the showcase.
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Boston
Readville Track
Bunker Milday
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