Republicans Open Hearings On Contested Convention Seats
At a midmorning meeting the Republican National Committee voted to begin testimony on disputed convention seats. The panel will admit two members from each press association on the floor. Southern members and delegates signaled support for Taft as the debate split along regional lines.
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Associated: Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Ucliseunt
Press ‘Association
Congress
Taft
Authorita- TV
Postal Inspectors Probe Negro Whipping in Union Mississippi
Post office investigators are examining the whipp ing of railway mail clerk McAlpin in Union Miss as details emerge. The assaulted man has returned home to Winona and the inquiry centers on motives linked to job changes and local tensions. Authorities in Meridian collected depositions before McAlpin was sent home for further orders.
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Union
Miss
McAlpin
Laurel
D.C. McLaurin
Railway Mail Service
Ai Meridian
Meridian
Winana
Oe the
Argus
Parker
Champ Clark Wins Arkansas Battle In Baltimore Delegation
The Arkansas delegation to Baltimore is instructed to vote for Champ Clark for president until his name is withdrawn or nominated. Senator Jeff Davis will seek re election after reconsidering retirement.
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Associated. Press
Lattice Rock
Jone
Arkansas
Baltimore
Champ. Clark
Jeff Davis
Rebels Repulsed Near Cuban Mina Attack
Associated Press reports rebels mostly nasrves attacked the Obra mines near Santiago and Punta Desai in wide mine district. Government guards repulsed the assault after about an hour with no forces present at the time. Rebels reportedly withdrew with few injuries.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Cuba
Wilson Forces Battle for Control at Minnesota Democratic Meet
The Minnesota State Democratic convention opened with Woodrow Wilson delegates leading after Joh. M. Preeman was elected chairman. Clark forces offered no candidate, while Wilson held a majority of instructed delegates and Clark supporters planned a late challenge to send an unpledged delegation to Washington.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Mim
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Minnesota
Joh. M. Preeman
Clark Forces
Wilson
Clark
Arkansas Democrats remove grandfather clause from platform
The Arkansas Democratic convention voted by a large majority to drop the grandfather clause from the state party platform. The move reflects a trend seen in several Southern states as opposition to the Constitutional provision grows.
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Associated”'Press
Little” Rock
Ark
Arkarigas
Halsell 15 Owner Sells Oak Street Lot in Holifield Estate
In the Holifield estate settlement an Oak Street building and lot hosting a Chinese laundry were sold to R. Halsell for 1600 dollars after a public sale. Bidding was spirited and the sale occurred under ex parte proceedings.
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Holifield
Oak Street
R. &. Halsell
First District Ghangery Court Session Opens in Ellisville
Judge Whitman pretermitted the dune term of the chancery court for the First district. The session began today in Ellisville, with local attorneys including Charles Gy Street, John Gy Street, and Chas R Shannon among those attending in the morning.
Chief Duckworth Feud Over City Fees Draws Fines
A city council dispute over chief of police fees led to no costs in a Montgomery court docket as the chief reportedly cut charges to fund the treasury. Fines for several individuals ranged from 2.50 to 5.00 dollars amid absent judge Montgomery. Camp notes describe a boys’ outing with full self supplied chores and a cross country hike planned to Reddocks Ferry. Weather outlook for Mississippi shows cloudy to partly rainy conditions with cooler air and a Friday reading of fair skies.
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Selion
Therity Council
Police Duckworth
Chiets
Iis
Ciy
Justice Goode Montgomery
Duckworth
Montgomery
Ily
Aiso
Chancery Court
Ellisville
Henry McGowan
Ed Hardy
Beenky Unys
Catharine “Vrotier
Sassault. Ang
Lucy. Fitch
Jeff Collins Seeks Law License After Exam in Hillsville
Mr Jelk Colling, a popular Jones county youth, sits an examination before Judge Whitman for admission to the bar. A recent graduate of Amber Law School in Lebanon, he is known for his county race bid for superintendent of education and plans to practice law locally after admission.
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Jelk Colling
Hillsville
Whitman
Colling
Amber “Law. School
Lebanon
Collins
Thomas Duncan 15 Declared Guilty in Alabama Court
Associated Press reports Thomas Duncan, 15, found guilty by a Jefferson county jury in Birmingham of the March 18 murder of Jetix J. Alard. The verdict was delivered in the Jefferson county court.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas Duncan
Jetix J.alard
Jefferson County
Leaders waver as Chicago GOP weighs convention chair
Chicago leaders prepare to meet the Noogevelt delegation halfway as they seek a chairman for the Republican convention. The effort to displace Elihu Shoot for the post intensifies amid a rally contest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lafl
Noogevelt
Elihu
Senator Nixon Dies in Nevada Senator Nixon Dies in Nevada
United States Senator George S Nixon of Nevada died at 10 o clock last night after a period of spinal meningitis. His death had been expected for several days. The Associated Press reports Nixon’s death following a long career in the Senate and a noted appetite for notoriety.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jame
United States
George
Nixoyt
Nevada
US Navy Moves to Cuba Amid Protectorate Talk
Four American battleships head toward Guantanamo with 1800 marines ready for foreign life and property protection in Cuba. State Department says no intervention planned, ships and troops limited to guarding plantations and mines. Former secretary Robert Bowman from Natchez notes growing rebel influence among black citizens seeking office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Guantanamo
Cuna
State Department
United States
Games
Cuba
Volunteer Guards to Protect Property in Cuba
Washington reports President Gomes of Cuba forming volunteer guards to protect foreign property. He asks the United States to increase his Krag-Jorgenson rifle recert order by 40,000 and to supply two million rounds of ammunition. Gomes urges U S aid to facilitate prompt munitions delivery while promising to suppress the uprising with best efforts.
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Washington
Gomes
Cuba
United States
Gomez
Ben
Inspector Chinn Dies Sudden in Biloxi Home
Biloxi reports J. B. Chinn chief inspector of the Mississippi Oyster Commission died suddenly at his home this afternoon after feeling ill. The event marks a sudden loss for the agency and local community.
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Associated Press
Biloxi
J. B. Chinn
The
Mississippi Oyster Commission
Money Trust Probe Deferred Again
The Associated Press reports the money trust probe is postponed due to lack of power to obtain necessary data and will not be pursued in its main scope until next fall. Chairman Pujo announced this at the opening of today's hearing in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Lic
Pujo
Congressional Committee
Parker and Roy Open New Job Printing Plant
Parker Meloy Printing Company has completed installing new equipment for job printing in the Daily Argus building. The plant is now in operation with new type and materials and sufficient personnel to do satisfactory work. An additional printing plant will be a boon to local business men seeking better commercial printing.
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Parker-Meloy Printing Company
Daily Argus
Bryan demands law to compel editors and publishers
Lincoln Nebr address reports that Bryan urged a law compelling editors and publishers to print their opinions at the masthead. He spoke before the Nebraska Press Association stressing the need for unified editorial visibility.
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Lincoln
Bet
Nebraska Pr Association
W. Pe Bryan
Travis and Abney Advertise Personal Attention Service
In a friend to patron notice Travis and Abney announce L F Kitchens of 7th Avenue handles undertakings with personal attention. They invite requests by phone and refer to E D Travis for prompt fulfillment at 317-19 Catal Ave.
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Root
Nixon
Watson
Bryan A. Baltire
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Robert Bowman
John Sharp Williams
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Money Trust
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