Indiana Honored as Fairbanks Nominated for Vice President
Chicago June 24 The Republican convention made Charles W Fairbanks United States senator from Indiana the party’s unanimous vice presidential nominee after a smooth roll of favored sons withdrawals The announcement drew enthusiastic acclaim from delegates with Theodore Roosevelt praised for president and Fairbanks hailed as a strong leader with broad support from business circles The Indiana delegation greeted Fairbanks with a rousing reception and telegrams of congratulations poured in from across the country confirming Indiana’s pivotal role in the ticket.
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Cor telyou elected chairman of Republican national committee
Chicago June 24 George B Cortelyou chosen chairman of the Republican National Committee at a meeting after Congress adjourned He pledged to be chairman free from dictation and asked for the support and confidence given to the late chairman He resigned as secretary of commerce and labor and will take office as chairman around July 1 No vice chairman will be appointed headquarters planned in New York and Chicago with the last part of July as opening target
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Japanese Strategy Near Port Arthur and Russian Wounded
Japanese forces move north of Feng Wang Chen to deter Russian forces on Ji Dao Tung, with aim to shield a Japanese flank against Kurdish attack if engaged near Hai Cheng. Reports on barbarous treatment of wounded Russians lack confirmation from foreign offices and embassies. A Japanese flotilla engaged near Port Arthur with torpedo boats and cruisers faced fort defenses but caused no material damage.
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Rotten life preservers at Genoa Somber disaster inquest
Testimony from the Slocum disaster inquest indicates life preservers aboard the ship were scarce and prone to breaking under stress. Witnesses describe flimsy gear and wires failing as passengers struggled, with rider details of men like Paul Liebenow and Captain Ya Behaick cited among statements.
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Donovan sues Platt and Underwood over timber theft claim
Chicago attorney Jan Donovan, surviving member of Donovan & McLean lumber firm, sues J. Platt Underwool of Chicago and Toga Manufacturing officials for 3 million dollars in timber theft from Donovan's land in Wisconsin and Michigan, alleging illegal cutting amid disputed land ownership.
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Roosevelt Announces Cabinet Changes In 1929 Era Style
President Roosevelt announces three cabinet changes with William H Moody named Attorney General Paul Morton to Secretary of the Navy and Victor H Metcalf to Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Resignations of Ortelyou and Knox accepted to take effect July 1.
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National Game Recap Across Three Leagues
Baseball scores from the National and American Leagues show Brooklyn and New York in high scoring draws, with St Louis and Detroit posting wins in the American circuit. An Indiana normal graduate, John Stabl, aged 33, earned his diploma after years of irregular study amid rain and steady persistence.
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Robbery and explosion hit Browd Ripple post office
In Indianapolis on June 24 a lone robber blew open the post office safe at 3:45 am and fled with about $200 in stamps and money. The gang also broke into several city homes despite police vigilance. The blast alarmed residents, but no trace of the robber was found. the store suffered major damage. Nearly all the cash belonged to the government with about $40 in stamps remaining.
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Deadly Tremont House Fire Claims Two Teachers
In Tremont house hotel fire on June 24 in Quincy two school principals, Miss Elizabeth Welch of Jefferson and Miss Mary Welch of Jackson, perished from suffocation or burns. Mrs. Theodore Valiant survived unconscious, while a man named Raith Stans suffered severe injuries. Fire started from faulty third-floor wiring, ladders failed to save the sisters in their room, insurance stood at 45,100 with losses around 75,000. A second report notes Terre Haute hunter Musser killed with shotgun discharge while with his bride.
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Philander Chase Knox Succeeds Senator Quay
Attorney General Knox who has been US attorney general for over three years is named successor to the late Senator Quay. He lives in Pittsburg and owns a summer home at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. Roosevelt nicknamed him a sawed off cherub.
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Mind derangement ends in self harm attempt at Peoria
John G Jones of the Peoria board of trade attempted suicide by shooting his head after a year of mental illness following a horse incident. Bullets reportedly removed brain blood clots, with doctors noting potential recovery if inflammation stays down. Jones is a Travelers' Protective Association leader. In New Castle Indiana, a bride of three days was shot by her eight year old brother, Clyde Allen, with a 32 caliber revolver, causing a thigh wound and possible blood poisoning. Mrs Hauser was formerly Della Allen. In Madison Wisconsin, Governor Lafollette said the campaign will continue despite opposition. In Helena Montana, Governor Toole pardoned William Walton for a 20-year-old murder conviction. In Cincinnati Seth Ellis died after falling from a cherry tree farm.
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Convention Attracts Large Crowd of Young Christian Workers
Fort Wayne Indiana June 11 The state convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Service is in session with about one thousand delegates and visitors. Meetings in the First Presbyterian church feature national speakers and daily devotional services led by J Elmer Rhea. Notable speakers include Dr J Wither Chapman General Secretary Von Ogden Vogt and Robert B Speer.
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Peace agreement in Saint Domingo ends revolution
Government authority will be recognized, revolutionists submit to orders, and arms are surrendered with policing safeguards. The accord promises amnesty, protection of lives and property, debt payment, district military control by local authorities, and a $1,000 fund to pay troops. A note praises Captain Dillingham of Detroit for services and questions the revolution’s leadership. Grain and livestock prices across Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York, and other markets follow with various uptrends and steadies.
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