Convention Crowds Arrive as Chicago Welcomes Delegations
Chicago on June 15 swarmed with state delegations and marching clubs arriving for the national convention. Delegations from California Oregon Idaho and Hawaii led the advance while Massachusetts New England and others followed. The day featured band concerts private platform talks and lively headquarters activity as Taft Fairbanks and Knox camps prepared for formal nomination steps.
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Chicago
Broad Lake
Lake Michigan
Ling
M. H. de Young
Oregon
George H. Williams
Grant
Taft
Idaho
John Dalzell
Steel
Iowa
Montana
Virginia
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Mexico
John D. Long
New England
Massachusetts
Long
Bates
Curtis B. Guild, Jr
John F. Hill
Augusta
Alabama
Florida
National Committee
Cannon
Columbia
Ohio
Fairbanks
Indiana
George Ade
Knox
Pinehridge
Receiver’s sale transfers clothing store to Ben Salinger
The clothing shop of Max Gordon in Alexandria, held by a court receiver, was sold to Ben Salinger of Indianapolis, transferring ownership under the court order.
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Max Gordon
Alexandria
Ben Salinger
Indianapolis
Flood Reaches Its Crest With Widespread Evacuations
The Kaw Missouri flood drew hundreds of thousands to bluffs above the ear banks. Rail yards were evacuated, lower floors emptied, and Armourdale deserted by 12 000 inhabitants as water reaches twelve feet in streets. People await the tide turning per weather bureau. Cedar City residents flee across the Missouri River. Jefferson City warns of further shifts as river rises.
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Kansas City
Armourdale
Weather Bureau
Jefferson City
Cedar City
Missouri River
Emperor Receives Dr Hill New American Envoy to Germany
Berlin June 15 The emperor welcomed David Jayne Hill the new American ambassador to Germany. Three court carriages accompanied him and the garden presentation followed by greetings from President Roosevelt. The envoy wore full dress per German custom and spoke with the emperor for about thirty minutes.
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Berlin
Germany
David Jayne Hill
Charlemagne Tower
Dr. Hill
Count von Eulenberg
Baron von Dem Knesebeck
Thither
Roosevelt
Mail Thief Sought After Pouch Stolen Between Los Angeles and New York
Kansas City police reportedly arrested the man who stole a mail pouch carrying more than $50,000 in money and valuables. He was released for lack of a definite charge, and government inspectors are circulating descriptions nationwide to locate him.
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Kansas City
Minnesota football captain Ney Dunne dies by suicide
Ney Dunne, captain of the University of Minnesota football team, shot himself in the breast after a quarrel with his former sweetheart and died at his Jackson Minnesota home Sunday night.
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Jackson
Minn
Ney Dunne
University of Minnesota
Moroccan Troops Revolt at Tangier Seize French Officers
Four thousand soldiers loyal to Abd-el-Aziz in Tangier revolt and capture a French commander and three other officers, prompting a major security crisis.
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Tangier
Abd-el-Aziz
Infant son of Kokomo couple dies from bean in windpipe
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Chism of Kokomo died after a bean became lodged in his wind pipe.
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Henry Chism
Kokomo
Fleet Gainers or Long Voyage
San Francisco reports Atlantic fleet ships assembling for homeward voyage across three oceans. Nine warships in line, 25 more at Mare Island and Hunter’s Point. schedules place Georgia June 16 and others through June 28. Colorado reports rough voyage from California to Puget Sound, but not in danger at Dungeness Spit.
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San Francisco
Cal
Great Oceans
Hampton Roads
Mare Island Navy Yard
Hunter's Point
Pacific Coast
Georgia
Puget Sound
Wisconsin
Illineis
Kentucky
Nebraska
Rhode Island
Virginia
New Jersey
Kearsarge
Perry
Preble
Farragut
Colorado
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
San Diego Bay
Honolulu
Pacific Fleet
San Pedro
Pacific Squadron
San Francisco Bay
Admiral Sperry
Connecticut
Seattle
Wash
Underwood
Dungeness Spit
California
Straits of
Fuca
Wlremerton
Gen McGlashan Drowned While Swimming at Isle of Hope
Gen Peter A S McGlashan died while swimming at Isle of Hope Savannah Ga He was born in Edinburgh Scotland May 19 1829 He emigrated to America in 1848 and joined Gen Walker in Nicaragua filibuster eight years later He later joined the Confederate service rising to brigadier general his final commission signed by President Davis before Richmond fell
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Savannah
Peter A. S. McGlashan
Isle of Hope
Edinburgh
Scotland
America
Walker
Nicaragua
Davis
Richmori
Plague of Locusts Threatens Venezuelan Crops
In Venezuela the locust invasion reaches Zula state near Maracaibo with feared crop destruction and possible famine. Authorities report rapid spread and worsening conditions as June advances. An official response is awaited.
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Venezuela
Wikesstad
Curacao
Zula
Maracaibo
Second annual reunion of 158th Indiana infantry planned
The second annual reunion of the 158th Indiana Infantry from the Spanish American War will be held on September 3 in Frankfort.
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158Th
Indiana Infantry
Frankfort
Taft Platform Fight Dominates Chicago Convention
Pressure to modify the Taft platform grew as the resolutions committee planned a lengthy, hard line debate. Wade H. Ellis guards the platform draft and signals possible verbiage changes while Roosevelt and Taft stay informed. The plank on injunctive labor disputes faces opposition from some party members and the National Manufacturers' Association.
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Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Taft
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Auditorium Annex
Stern
Ellis
Roosevelt
van Cleave
National Manufacturers’ Association
Tait
Cal Powers Freed Sparks Crowds Across Kentucky
Crowds greet Caleb Powers as word of his pardon by Gov. Willson spreads nationwide. In Parkersville crowds mob train stations at Pennington Gap Meddlesboro and Pineville as Powers waves from a Pullman window. A procession to the courthouse follows with his mother and sister waiting for him.
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Parkoursville
Caleb Powers
Gov. Willson
Pennington Gap
Meddlesboro
Pineville
Powers
Caracas Much Alarmed Over Plague in Venezuela
Caracas Venezuela reports several bubonic plague cases in recent days showing citywide contamination. Alarm grows as no public health measures or serums are available amid the outbreak.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Willemstad
Caracaa
Vanderbilt Wins Grand Prix de Paris
Thousands of Americans watched W K Vanderbilt's bay colt Northeast ridden by J Childs win the Grand Prix de Paris the blue ribbon turf event. The race carried about 72000 dollars in prize money.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
J. Childs
Cooks Who Cegok Secured Through Reporter Local Columns
Local columns reveal cooks who cegok secured positions and recognition through Reporter coverage. The item highlights community tastemakers, kitchen veterans, and emerging culinary talents featured by the paper.
Joluver Boom and Cortelyou in Vice Presidential Drama
Chicago reports rapid movement in the 1916 Republican vice presidential race. Dolliver centers the stage with Cortelyou fading, Fairbanks gaining momentum, and Sherman showing improved prospects as Indiana and New York weigh in on prospects for the ticket.
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Chicago
Taft
Ohio
Healliver
Iowa
Chiago
Dolliver
Pairbanks
Cortelyou
Sherman
New York
Fairbanks
Indiana
Sater
India
Iofwa
Woman Kills Whole Family in Cadillac Tragedy
In Cadillac Michigan on Saturday a mother allegedly killed seven members of her family with a bullet to the head. Victims include Daniel Cooper 48, Mrs. Cooper 45, and children Harry 14 Inez 11 Samuel 10 Georgiana 5 Florence 1. Authorities say the wife is insane.
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Cadillac, Mich
Daniel Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
Harry
Inez
Samuel
Georgiana
Florence
Tragic double death in Birmingham suitor shoots, then self
In Birmingham on Sunday T Luther Birchfield an electrician shot Mrs. W A Van Hooser at her home and then shot himself in the breast dying soon after. Birchfield allegedly pursued Mrs Van Hooser after she rejected him. the inquiry notes she declined his attentions.
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Birmingham
Ala
T. Luther Birchfield
W. A. van Hooser
Groceryman Harry Glark Injured by Rifle Part
Wabash grocer Harry Glark sustained a severe eye injury when a ridge from a target rifle cart flew out the rear end during an accidental mishap at a local store vicinity.
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Harry Glark
Washington debut of sheath gown at Miss Cutherbert wedding
The sheath gown will debut in Washington society on June 15 as Mrs. Preston Gibson introduces the fashion. The gown follows Parisian designs with a side slash and is tied to Mrs. Gibson’s daring Chicago reputation while she stands as matron of honor at Miss Errol Cutherbert’s wedding to Lieutenant Charles Train.
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Washington
Preston Gibson
Thomas Nelson Page
Errol Cutherbert
Charles ‘Train
Gibson
Outdated Critic Claims Youth Lacks Skill
A blunt remark targets a man who says the rising generation cannot play, asserting the speaker also shows an inability to work.
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William Warner
Missouri
John R. Hill
Charles W. Fulton
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San Francisco Harbor
Gen. McGlashan
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Wade Ellis
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Alacranes
Victor Navarro
Louisa Valdes
Vanderbilt
Joluver
Coolidge
J. P. Dolliver
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VIA
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Detroit
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Mackinaw City
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