Taft Nominated On First Ballot At Republican Convention
Ohioan William H. Taft secured the first ballot nomination with 702 votes as the Republican convention adopted its platform. The scene erupted in wild celebration with Theodore E. Burton nominating Taft and California’s George H. Knight seconding. Vice presidential selection was postponed to Friday.
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California
Secrist Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Dragging in Bigamy Claim
Walter C. Secrist aged sixteen of Muncie files for divorce alleging his wife dragged him into marriage citing coercive acts and marital ties he seeks to dissolve.
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Walter C. Secrist
Muncie
Platform at a Glance Roosevelt policy platform summary
The Republican platform pledges Roosevelt policies and outlines stances on anti injunctions labor tariff money trusts inland waterways army and navy good roads and Negro rights. It contrasts Republicanism with Democracy, opposing disfranchisement and urging decisive national governance. Emphasizes preparedness and broad economic modernization.
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Great Lakes
Agricultural Department
Convention swelters to end as Taft wins unanimous nomination
After seven hours of speeches a thunderous shift at the Wisconsin convention erupts from La Follette to Roosevelt and finally to Taft. Lodge leads a tense roll call and the final tally shows Taft with a commanding 702 votes, prompting a swift move to unanimous support and adjournment until Friday.
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Evansville Hardware Merchants News Charge on Wholesale Weapons
Evansville hardware dealers announce they have been selling weapons by the wholesale since the Kentucky night riders intensified activity. The claim places merchants under scrutiny as authorities monitor illicit arms flow amid regional unrest.
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Kentucky
Platform Battle Shapes Democratic Convention Debate
Delegates vote to adopt a platform shaped by Wisconsin opposition to monopolies and antitrust stances while Illinois Senator Hopkins warns against socialistic doctrines. The clash over the platform featured a Wisconsin minority report from Con gressman Cooper and a majority resolution from Senator Hopkins, with extensive debate before adoption.
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Wisconsin
Automobile Test For Bulls At San Isidro Hacienda
Pedro Fernandez Somellera demonstrated using a 22 horsepower car to test courage of young bulls destined for the bull ring at his Isidro hacienda in Jalisco Mexico. Bulls charged the vehicle as riders with pikes guided the car, with brave animals expected to bring fame to the hacienda in future contests.
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Guadalajara
Mexican Herald
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San Isidro Hacienda
Doctor Shot by Patient in Milwaukee Suburb
In Milwaukee suburb Cudahy on Thursday Dr. Frank Stirn was shot and mortally wounded by Antony Kriz, a former patient. Three shots were fired while the doctor sat in his office, and Kriz was arrested as the alleged assailant who blamed the physician for a cure failure.
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Cudahy
Antony Kriz
Kriz
Stirn
War game accident injures three at Fort Wadsworth
Grim realism marked the war play at the Narrows when a powder charge exploded in a six inch gun at Fort Wadsworth Staten Island. Three men were seriously injured they are privates and members of company 16 Ninth regiment New York National Guard.
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the Narrows
Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island
Ninth Regiment
New York National Guard
Gil Barnard Passes Away Chicago Masonic Figure
Gilbert Wads worth Barrard, longtime Chicago Masonic figure, died at 3358 Calumet Avenue at 1 25 o clock this morning after months of illness from heart disease.
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Chicago
Gilbert Wadsworth Barrard
United States
Calumet Avenue
Couple Marry Behind Bars in Muncie Jail
Frank Kelley of Muncie sentenced to eight years in prison and Miss Mary Snearley of Huntington were married in the Muncie jail.
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Muncie
Mary Snearley
Huntington
Taft Nominated for Presidency by Republican Convention
Secretary William H. Taft reacts with restrained joy as word arrives that he has been nominated. Family and friends fill the War Department as bulletins confirm the result. Taft plans to resign from the cabinet on July 1 to clear a slate for his successor.
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William Parnell
Associated Press
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Convention
Tornado hits eastern Sioux City injuring several
A tornado near Sioux City Iowa on Thursday injured several people with one possibly fatally. Two houses and about six barns were destroyed on the eastern outskirts.
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Shelby Steel Tube Plant Burns at Shelby Ohio
A late Thursday fire destroyed the Shelby Steel Tube plant owned by United States Steel in Shelby Ohio. Loss is estimated near 2 million dollars.
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Shelby Steel Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
Cooks who cook secured through Reporter local columns
Local column item notes how cooks gain recognition and steady work throughReporter coverage. The piece highlights routine kitchens, community opinion, and the role of neighborhood guidance in promoting culinary talents.
Taft Running Mate Contention After Convention
After the convention adjourned Taft supporters pressed for his choice of running mate. Iowa delegates backed Governor Cummins unanimously, opposing Dolliver due to political concerns in Iowa and Dolliver's own statement declining the nomination. George D. Perkins led a protest from 19 Iowa delegates to President Roosevelt against Dolliver.
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League Baseball Scores From Thursday Across Leagues
National and American leagues report scores with teams such as New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and New York. Minor leagues include Peoria, Dubuque, Bloomington, Cedar Rapids, Decatur, Springfield, Rock Island, and more. Missouri flood rising along Mississippi and Missouri rivers floods acres near St. Louis as levees break.
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Summit House Fire At Mount Washington In New Hampshire
Gorham N H June 19 The Summit house a summer resort at the top of Mount Washington burned Thursday night at an elevation of over 6000 feet above sea level The hotel had not opened for the season though part of it was said to be occupied by workmen The blaze created a brilliant spectacle among spectators and tourists
John E Muncie Receives $5000 Award in Injury Case
John E Muncie of Brazil was awarded five thousand dollars for personal injuries sustained while employed by the Vandalia coal company.
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John E. Muncie
Brazil
Vandalia Coal Company
Excursion to RDPL Next Sunday VIAI.Vault System
Special round trip tickets priced at 1.25 with trains leaving Logansport at 5 00, 5 45, 7 00 and 9 00 am. No cash on cars, no baggage checked on special tickets. Visit the capital city attractions including Soldiers and Sailors Monument, state house, I O O F and Masonic Temple, federal building, parks, White City amusement park, and a new sea water swimming pool. Ample car service and information from local Indiana Union Traction agents.
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Logansport
Soldiers’ and Sailors
State House
Masonic Temple
Fairview
Indiana Union Traction Company
Wabash Oyster Tale From Senator Turpie Dinner
Washington dinners feature Turpie who confessed dislike for terrapin. An army officer quips he would prefer a Wabash oyster. A congressman asks its meaning and learns a mountain oyster is common in the Wabash valley.
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Washington
Wabash Valley
Couple Seeks Marriage License at City Courthouse
A couple arrives at the courthouse holding hands as they search for the marriage license desk, signaling a pending civil ceremony. The scene captures a routine civic process with the pair navigating the building to complete the required paperwork.
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