Sherman nomination sparks national party tensions at convention
Delegates boost Sherman as Taft ally Cannon moves to second his name amid cheers. Lodge and Guild emerge for vice president while Taft factions clash over national chairmanship and campaign leadership, signaling the formal start of the campaign.
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Sheldon
Nebraska
Guitd
Massachusetts
Murphy
New Jersey
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New York
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Nationsd Committee
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William Hi
Taft
Ohio
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National Committee
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Stoosevelt
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Cannon
Degan
Delaware
Timothy Vie
James S. Sherman
Shen May
Senator Lodge
Governor Guild of
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Chise Oshorn
Guild
Thomas EB. McCarter
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Wate Tell Iuia Mue
North Carolina
Elmer Dovel Sherman’s Career in Public Life
Utlen New York June 20 Representative Jones Schoolcraft notes Sherman has represented the Twenty Seventh district of New York, Herkimer and Oneida counties since 1887 with one term off. A lawyer with many business interests, he was Utica mayor in 1884 and led party efforts, close to Reed and McKinley, trusted by Roosevelt.
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Utlen
N. Y
Jones Schoolcraft
Sherman
Twenty- Seventh
New York
Luscoe Conking
Herkimer
Oneida
Utica
Te Hastong
Loase
Railways
Eanals
Begluloga
Platt
Stauch
Blk
Odell
Reed
McKinley
Stoosevelt
E. £. Harriman
Orac
Taft In Home City Welcomed as Favorite Son
Cincinnati marks Secretary Tafts arrival with an informal welcome at the station. He stays with brother Charles D Taft as he plans a conference with Congressman Sherman and the Republican national committee members. Taft lacks a home in Cincinnati and uses Charles Tafts house as headquarters during the visit.
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Cincinnati
Cheinnati
Taft
Washington
Charles D. Taft
Shereman
Hay
Cebu
Charles P. ‘Taft
Gravesend Meet Ends in Big Attendance Despite Ban
The Moonklyn Jockey Club spring meeting at Gravesend drew strong crowds despite a ban on batting. Meld Mouse led early but Wild Refrain and Montauk were among winners across six furlongs. Officials reported heightened vigilance for any betting activity amid the lively race day atmosphere.
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New York
Janie U
Moonklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend ci
Melhaude
Keone
Eld Mouse
Heyer
Herber
Het Hers
Tawyers
Evendis
Prilicowen
Sia
Beco
Sea Cue
Ailfornia King
Ihirst
Mark Guinberts
King Castle
Moliswaile
Wield Mouse
Lady Inchbard
Miaho
Pantoutia
Bat Masterson
Poor Artist Struggles To Draw High Silvery Glow
A local artist faces difficulty rendering a luminous silver glow in a drawing. The work remains unfinished as effort hinges on mastering shading and light diffusion to achieve the intended brilliance. Community observers note the artist’s persistence despite repeated attempts.
Tennessee man Wright named War Secretary by Roosevelt
The White House announced Luke B. Wright of Tennessee to succeed Taft as secretary of war. A Confederate veteran, Wright made Memphis famous during the yellow fever outbreak and later served in the Philippines, as governor and ambassador, gaining strong support from Union veterans and southern legal circles.
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Philippines
Japan
Memphis
Wasington
Take BH. Wright
Tehnessen
White House
Tft
Wright
Lita
Jake Wright
Taft
Luke &, Wright
Tennessee
South
Fale
Eto
Niawele Hiavor
Paine
Cuba
War Department
Luke B. Wright
Kroat
President Roosevelt Leaves for Oyster Bay Vacation Today
June 20 Washington reports preparations underway for the president to depart for Oyster Bay at 5:35 PM with Mrs. Roosevelt and their son. He says he has enjoyed serving the American people and thanks are due to all.
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Long Island
Washington
Oyster Bay
Mra
Stoosevelt
Umberd
Mle
Tod
Roosevelt
Suburban Handicap Triumph for Keene Held at Sheepshead Bay
James R. Keene's blue dotted horse wins the $26,000 Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay by a length and a half. King James, Fair Play, Master Robert follow in order as 12 runner field closes. Time 2:08 for a mile and a quarter, near the world record. Attendance limited by new law. only about 20,000 despite bright weather. Police restraining crowds after injunction amid betting-law enforcement. early races list winners and placings across six events.
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New York
Sheepshedd Bay
James R. Keene
United States
John. Madden
King James
Fair Play
Belmont
Master Robert
Renaladier
Broomstick
Brechaward
Fenkon
Coney Inland
Ian Vowel
Inyetto
Sir Martin
Esperante
Raila
Watering
Grapple
Beavelere
Tony Honora
Linalte
Edward
Wamba
Two Million Blaze Destroys Shelby Stee Tube Plant
A fire devastated the Shelby Stee Tube plant in Shelby Ohio used by United States Steel Corp. The loss nears two million dollars and the origin remains undetermined. The facility had been closed for weeks and once produced bicycle seamless tubing before shifting to other products. Some adjacent machinery survived only barely, and the blaze spread through multiple factories.
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Shelby
Atoe Corporation
Wrrenip Bollery
Deaths in the Mimic War Leave Two Soldiers Dead
New York reports a fatal incident near Mont Worth where Private John Welsh aged twenty five and George Turvey aged twenty two of the Ninth Regiment died of wounds from a premature explosion while swabbing a gun. Private Mc Powell also died of wounds. The blast occurred as guns fired at the Narrows, with several soldiers injured and a search for possible assailants mentioned. The guards returned with the dead, and the X ray apparatus remains limited to medical use for those bearing a doctor’s mark.
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New York
Hu Fupehuck
Uarvey
Mohawell
Uwe
Gunpowder Explosion at New York Harbor Battery Mills
A June 10 incident near the Narrows in New York caused a six inch gun to explode during removal of charges. At least four men were injured, including George Harvey and John McDowell, as guards and regulars worked to secure the area. The blast threw debris and men, with several sustaining burns and contusions. a Catholic priest ministered last rites as wounded were treated at the post hospital.
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Narrows
Minter
Tsland
Weston Street
Manhattan
Grant
Whler
A. Bindis
Pg & F i
Harvey
Eael
T National Guard Regiment
McTiowell
Phel Ditou Sais Cound
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Union Leaders Dissatis over Republican Platform
The American Federation of Labor leaders criticize the Republican platform as failing to abolish certain evils and relegating reformers to alien status. Key figures such as Bryan and Roosevelt figures are noted as reacting to the convention's actions, with comments from leaders in Lincol Nebraska and other centers.
Real estate sale notice involving Henry W. Runkel and Kate
Parcel on Partridge Avenue described as a large ground lot in the city. Transaction concerns a $250 consideration and is noted as a watered silk item sale, with references to a fire sale and 4K goods.
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Henry W. Runkel
Kate’ Bi
Partridge” Avenue
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