Roosevelt, Taft, and Bryan Dominate Chicago Scene
The Intelligencer covers a turbulent Republican Convention in Chicago. It recalls Roosevelt’s loyalists, Taft’s late renomination, and internal splits, plus Bryan’s booming cheerings and hints of a potential Democratic upset in Baltimore.
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Roosevelt
Baltimore
Illinois
Intelligencer
Teddy
Bryan
Wilson
Idaho
Ark
Theodore Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Chicago
Monsevelt
Oyster Bay
Distinguished visitors tour Old Santa Fe trail in Lexington
A party led by Mrs H L Mann Vice-President General of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution arrived in Lexington Wednesday evening about 6 30 on their way over the Old Trail placing additional markers Other members included Mrs Gilbert Clark Mrs Milton Welsh Mrs Mark S Salisbury Mrs Jones H Austin Miss Elizabeth Butler Gentry Miss Mary Gentry Mrs John Van Brunt all of Kansas City plus Mr and Mrs Triplett W M Hickman of Independence and Frank A Davis secretary National Oil Trails Association of Terrington Kansas.
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Lexington
H. L Mann
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Mra Gilbert Clark
Milton Welsh
Mark S. Salisbury
Jones H. Austin
Elizabeth Butler Gentry
Mary Gentry
John van Brunt
Kansas City
Triplett
Pioneer Daniel Snider Dies in Fayette Missouri
Daniel Snider, longtime county pioneer, died Wednesday at his son John A Sawer's home in Fayette of old age and debility. Born in Virginia June 23, 1823, he was 57 last Sunday. He came to Missouri in 1868, first settled in Carroll County, later moving to Lafayette County. Survived by three children: Mrs da Foster of this city, John A Snider of Fayette, and Newton F Snider.
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Daniel Snider
John A. Sawer
Fayette
Mr. Snider
Virginia
Carroll County
Lafayette County
da Foster
Sty
John A. Snider
Fayette, Mo
Newton FR
Snider
F Higgins
Albert Duncan Drowned in Sun River Near Covered Bridge
Albert Duncan son of Mr and Mrs Chas Duncan drowned Wednesday evening while swimming in the Sun near the covered bridge. The incident involved a young man known in the community and occurred at a local river site, with details reported by a nearby newspaper.
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Albert Duncan
Chas, Duncan
Cavered Bridge
Local Travels Reported By Odessa And Kansas City Visitors
D. T. Bosie traveled to Odessa yesterday on business. Miss Edna Stramke visited Kansas City yesterday for a stay. J. B. Potts also went to Kansas City yesterday on business.
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D. T. Bosie
Odessa
Edna Stramke
Kansas City
J.B. Potts
Ocean to Ocean Highway Drive Boosts National Trail
A regional Old Trails Road delegation led by Col. Del M. Potter visits Lexington to drum up support for a national highway project. Speakers advocate federal aid and aim to present a signed petition to Congress next session. About 100000 members have joined so far. Dues are one dollar, half kept locally, half sent to the national group.
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National Old Trails Road Association
Col. del M. Potter
Clifton
Arizona
Bert C. Smith
Los Angeles Tames
Tudge J. M. Lowe
Kansas City
Missouri Old Trails Road Association
John Zak
Court House
Judge Lowe
Col. Potter
E. M. Taubman
Ocean Highway
National Association
Lexington
Cumberland Pike
Hebane
Old Trails Road Association
Washington
Congress
Y M C Elects Officers After Semiannual Meeting
The Young Mens Club held its semiannual meeting on Wednesday night for officer elections. Speakers included W. B. Pewock, C. L. Ristine, J. C. Coffin, and Clyde Wright. Refreshments featured cantaloupe sundae, angel food cake, and Teronado. Newly elected officers were C. Ripe as President, W. H. Cohrs as Vice President, Harry Barron as 2nd Vice-President, Serat Wiley as Secretary, and R. L. Britt as Treasurer.
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Young Mens’ Club
Y. M. C. Club
W. 8. Peawock
C. L. Ristine
J. C. Coffin
Clyde Wright
C. Ripe
W.H. Cohrs
Harry Barron
Serat Wiley
R. L. Britt
Treaswer
Birth Announcement And Local Movements In The City
Mrs M M Tomkins of Kansas City visits relatives in the city. Mr and Mrs Pillip Marshall announce the birth of a son on Tuesday June 25 1912. M Ladeson travels to Kansas City on business. J A Wilson goes to Higginsville on business. Miss Barbara Moore travels to Green Ridge for the Christian Endeavor Convention. Mrs T J Johns of Charleston arrives to visit Mrs J F Forster. Prof J C Shelton travels to Main Bend on business.
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J. C. Shelton
Main Bend
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