Sherman Hospitalized With Gall Stones in Cleveland
Representative James S. Sherman, Republican vice presidential candidate, was moved to Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland for gallstone pain. Bulletin reports he is holding his own with 102 fever and pulse normal, no operation likely if improvement continues. Sherman dictated a telegram to Taft expressing non critical illness and plans to return to Washington.
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Washington
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Cincinnati
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Utica
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Governor Johnson for Second Place
Denver, June 23. Amid the Democratic gathering in Denver the vice presidential pick dominates discussion. Governor Johnson of Minnesota leads as a candidate, despite rumors that he is not seeking the nomination and will not accept it. The scene mirrors the rival GOP convention at Malengo.
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Mysterious light over city sparks comet balloon theories
A long red light moving eastward lit the night sky and caused townspeople to phone the Tribune with questions about a possible comet. Astronomers gave no such sighting, while balloons or fireworks were considered. The light coincided with AP wire disruptions, prompting further speculation.
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Panhandle Foreman Floyd Richardson Stricken with Appendicitis
Panhandle assistant road foreman of engines Floyd Richardson is seriously ill with appendicitis and to be transported to Chicago by train No 3 for possible surgery. He became ill at his Panhandle office yesterday afternoon. five physicians attended him as he suffered intense pain.
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Chicago
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Hearst Gains 115 Votes in New York Mayor Contest
The recount in the Hearst McClellan mayoralty dispute shows Hearst with a net gain of 115 votes, the largest single day gain. McClellan's plurality falls from 3,834 to 3,131 as totals tighten.
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Hearst
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Yale Celebrates Taft Arrival At Class Day Parade
Thousands of Yale graduates and New Haven residents hailed Secretary of War William Howard Taft as he arrived for commencement events. The Yale field spectacle featured a 14 000 strong crowd, a class march led by Taft and Master Charlie Taft, and a Yale 3 Harvard 0 baseball win amid a packed schedule at Woodbridge Hall Edwards House and the country club.
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Women Plan Boycott Over Meat Prices In Brooklyn
Six hundred women held a mass meeting in Brownsville Brooklyn to protest rising meat and fowl costs. They marched through streets and stoned several markets while demanding lower prices and threatening shop closings to pressure wholesalers and packers.
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New York
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Brooklyn
Bryan Names Governor Glenn as First Seconding Speaker
In Fairview tonight William J. Bryan said North Carolina Governor Glenn has been selected to give the first seconding speech for Bryan at the Denver convention. Bryan added he would host several political callers tomorrow but did not specify their identities.
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Lincoln
Neb
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North Caroline
Bryan
Denver
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Fairview
Erskine Predicts Pacific War and Bigger Dreadnaughts
Sir James Elphinstone Erskine, senior of six British fleet admirals, arriving in San Francisco on a world tour, says the Pacific will likely be the next theater of ocean warfare though he omits who will clash. He foresees even larger battleships in future programs as dreadnaughts near full development. At 69 he plans retirement next year after traveling via Magellan Straits and heading to the orient via British Columbia.
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San Francisco
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Orient
British Columbia
Barn Fire at Poplar Grove Scorches Goods and Shreds
Fire destroyed Henry Peters barn one mile south of Young America at Poplar Grove around 11 o clock last night. A huckster wagon owned by Al Thomas loaded with goods and Earl Mummert s corn shredder were burned with about six tons of hay. No insurance on the wagon or shredder. horses escaped. Neighbors believe burglars ransacked the wagon and set the blaze to cover their tracks.
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Hitchcock Served Injunction Over Theater Return
Raymond Hitchcock appeared in the Merry-Go-Round at the Circle theater but was served with an injunction by Henry W. Savage and others claiming he is under contract to 1910. The writ, returnable today before Judge Holt in federal court, bars further appearances with Circle productions.
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New York
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New Circle Theater
Henry W. Savage
New Circle
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Karl Schmidt
Marc Klaw
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United States
Chicago Suffers Heat Wave Toll Rises With Twelve Deaths
In Chicago on June 238 twelve deaths are attributed to heat prostration and related causes as temperatures rose above ninety degrees. A late wind shift brought relief, and officials believe the heat wave has begun to break in the area.
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Big Shoot at Dayton as Amateur Shooters Score High
About 250 shooters faced the Columbus Grand American Handicap traps for a day of events in 16 yard and 19 yard formats. Chauncey Powers of Decatur Ill wowed spectators with 100 straight at 16 yards and 120 in the 20-target event, a rare feat.
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Nebraska
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New York
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Kentucky
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Kansas
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Iowa
Exclude American Vessels From Canada Pacific Trade
Ottawa June 23 announces a new rule excluding American vessels from Canada's Pacific coasting trade. The Pacific coast regulation now mirrors the Atlantic policy, allowing Canadian or British registered ships to carry bonded goods from American ports after August 1.
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Jefferson Dies Former Theatrical Manager Charles Jefferson
Charles B. Jefferson former theatrical manager and eldest son of Joseph Jefferson died in St Luke s hospital after a weeks long illness from complications of stomach troubles. He leaves a wife and four daughters. Funeral private in Sandwich Massachusetts where his father is buried.
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New York
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Sandwich
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Georgia Opposes Bryan At Democratic Delegation Meeting
Georgia delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver voted to apply the unit rule. The meeting showed the delegation largely opposed to William Jennings Bryan and pledged to cast Georgia’s vote for a different candidate.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Denver
Wm. J. Bryan
Lodge Debates Allegiance After National Owl Convention
Owls lodge votes on whether to join the Order of Owls or American Order of Owls after delegate William Rea reports from Chattanooga. Some officers and delegates split to form a new lodge, creating two national orders. Next Tuesday's meeting will decide allegiance. One new member joined, and local growth continues.
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Hoosier Delegation Plans for Omaha Corn Exhibit
State manager Wilkes Jones reports a partial premiums list for the National Corn Exposition in Omaha next December. Indiana leaders, including Prof. G I Christie and F M Grimelspacher, push county booths, rail rates, and a special Hoosier train from Indianapolis to Omaha with a favorable round trip fare.
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Bryan critique of Republican platform from Chicago convention
Wm. J. Bryan summarizes the Chicago convention's platform as a silent repudiation of nearly all Roosevelt era reforms. He notes praise of the president without credit to Democrats and criticizes the emphasis on the president while downplaying legislative actions and filibusters. The piece closes noting the emergency currency bill and fiscal influence behind rushed passage.
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