Convention Debates Over Representation At National GOP Meet
The Taft camp battles Roosevelt faction as Burke and others push for restricted state representation in the Republican National Convention. A close vote defeats the plan 506 to 471, with 17 states in the minority. Platform details and rule changes are discussed for forthcoming sessions and candidate nominations.
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Lodge
Jas. Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Staes
Mr. Burke
Burke
National Committee
Marine dies from blow in boxing bout aboard battleship Mississippi
Thomas Hagen a marine at Logue Island navy yard died after a six round boxing match with Johnny Hogan aboard the battleship Mississippi at the navy yard. Hagen 28 had been ill for a week and fought against surgeon orders. Hogan disappeared after Hagen collapsed and was not located by late evening.
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Hagen
Hege
Logue Island Navy Yard
Johnny” Hogan
Mississippi
Navy Yard
Hogan
Knox special train through Logansport en route to Chicago meet
The Knox club train from Chicago to Logansport arrived here at 10 50 pm last night. It carried twelve cars pulled by two E2 engines and did Chicago to Logansport in two hours and thirty five minutes with faster eastbound progress aided by freight on the west end.
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Knox Club
Pittsburg
Chicago
Logansport
Hal Champion Ingu bator Night Operator Burke Claim
Night operator Burke touts an incubator he says will beat all rivals in the country. He asserts the device's superiority and plans to demonstrate its performance.
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Burke
Egg hatch in incubator sparks questions on timing
On June 2 a chick hatched from an egg still 15 days into incubation, though chickens are typically ready after 21 days in the incubator or under a hen. The note records the discrepancy and raises questions about hatch timing.
Marines to Panama for Isthmian election security
Washington announces 800 additional Marine Corps officers and enlisted men will head to the Isthmus of Panama under presidential orders. They sail aboard the battleships New Hampshire and Idaho next weekend to join about 300 Marines already en route, totaling 1,250 personnel.
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United States
New Hampshire
Idaho
Freedom Stirs Filipinos As Independence Vote Sought
Radical members of the assembly press for an immediate independence resolution in Manila. Conservatives likely to block it. If it reaches the floor Speaker Osmena would probably rule against it, citing the extra session's declared purposes.
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Manila
P. L
Osmena
Surprise Birthday Party for Frank Potter
Frank Potter enjoyed a surprise birthday at his home on Linden Avenue. Thirty guests attended a night of games and music and he received many beautiful presents.
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Frank Potter
Linden Avenue
Battle Cries of Party in Power at Republican Convention
Chicago June 17 Senator Lodge as permanent chairman urged unity and a decisive November victory for the Republicans. He contrasted the parties, praised the party record, and warned of the dangers of confronting powerful wealth and corporate influence.
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republic
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