Republican National Committee Fight Opens in Chicago
In Chicago the Republican National Committee gathers at the Coliseum to set rules and elect a national chairman amid a high tension battle between Taft and Roosevelt factions. Leaders from states arrive, Hilles and Thorsen among them, as the fight over delegate seating and committee leadership looms large.
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Chicago
Tati
Roosevelt
Republican party
national committee
Charles Hilles
Taft
Blackstone
seon
Hilles
Fire ravages cobalt Ontario town destroying fifteen structures
A Lyric theater fire in Cobalt Ontario caused $200000 damage and destroyed fifteen buildings including a theater hotel and several stores. Six firefighters were overcome as nearby departments aided in an all night battle. In Budd Lake New Jersey Charles Edgerton and wife died trapped in their summer home while their son-in-law Allen Knowles and wife escaped. The origin of the fire remains unknown.
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Charles Edgerton
New Jersey
Cobalt
Ont
Lyric theater
New Liskeard
Haileybury
Carr dry goods
Budd Lake
N. J
Allen Knowles
Edgerton
Graduation Surprise as Earl Midgley Earns Hockey Record
Elgin I Troupe reports Mr and Mrs G W Midgley bought a graduation suit and gifts for their son Earl aged eighteen. They planned a diploma day surprise, but Earl surprised them by setting a long distance hockey record without returning to school for a full year.
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Elgin, I. dune
G. W. Midgley
Earl
Open hearings planned for contested delegates statewide
The rules set contests to be heard by territories and states in alphabetic order with time limits for each side. District contests may be heard together if similar. evidence may be reused across cases from the same state. Delegates elected outside the call or not filed by the fixed time shall not be seated unless no contest and by majority committee vote. The One Innovation allows an open session during hearings but limits press access. officials will later exclude newspaper staff before voting. Continued on Page Eleven.
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R B. Howell
Nebraska
national committee
Howell
Rosewater
W. L. Bard
New York
I Ward
Roosevelt
mmittes
Commitoker
Connecticut
Dixon
Taft
Senator Dixon
R. B. Howell
Omaha
Roosevelt Opposition to Root for temporary chairman
National party report details Theodore Roosevelt opposing Elihu Root as temporary chairman at the Republican convention. It notes Root's long service under Roosevelt, roles in Alaska, and as host at Saratoga, while portraying Roosevelt’s shifting stance and criticisms from party figures. Includes Dixon’s views on Taft plans and a horse race result at Epsom Downs with Eugenia Runs Third.
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Rugt
Roosevelt
Alaska
Saratoga
Chicago
McKinley
Taft bureau
Wichy Root
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mileu Root
Elihu Root
national Republican committee
Senator Root
William Barnes, Jr
Eugenia
Epsom
Eng
Harry Payne Whitney
Eugenia Burch
Epsom Downs
Chickweed
Bonnie Bird
Stedfast
Prince Valatine
Mushroom
Goodwin Rescues A Fal Bather
Los Angeles June 5 Nat Goodwin proved at home in the surf at Santa Monica as on stage he sprang into breakers to rescue from drowning Miss Avanelle Ferguson a young woman living on the ocean front. She swam out into deep water and was caught in a vip tide. She called for help and Goodwin hastily went to her assistance.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Nat Goodwin
Santa Monica
Avanelle Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Goodwin
White Star official denies lifeboat cut for Titanic
In London at a board of trade inquiry, Harold Sanderson of the White Star line refuted claims that an order for forty lifeboats was reduced to save space. He testified the number was discussed before sailing but no definite capacity limit was set, and extra boats were added as a precaution. Also reported, Stephen A. Chase, treasurer of the Christian Science church in Fall River, died today.
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White Star Line
London
board of trade
Harold Sanderson
Thomas’ Scanlan
M. P
National Seamen's and Firemen’s union
Fall River
Mass
Stephen A. Chase
the
Christian Science church of America
Cuban Marines Landed Sparking Interventions Fears
Detachments of American marines guard the interior of Santiago Camaguey and Oriente as Cuban general Monterdude withdraws from properties under US protection amid protests in Havana. President Gomez says the republic remains in control while rebel forces retreat to safer headquarters. George Foss dies in Jamaica Plain as officials and kin witness his passing. Duchess of Connaught shows slight improvement after abdominal illness.
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Santiago
Camaguay
Oriente
Americtus
Havana
United States
Montergudo
Caimanira
America
Guantanamo City
United Stats
Dee Point
Camaguey
Gomez
tomet
stoner
bath
rebete
Martial Law in Cuba Prompted by Gomez Decree
Cuban president Gomez suspends constitutional guarantees placing all of Cuba under martial law. Rebels to be dealt with summarily as U S battleships carry 1,100 Marines and 800 bluejackets to Guantanamo ready to ashore. United States ships prepare rifles and ammunition for Cuban guards while vessels mass at Key West.
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Gomez
United States
Havana
Cuba
Guimea
congress
Washington
Missouri
Minnesota
Mississippi
Ohio
Guantanamo
navy department
naval station
Beaupre
state department
Interior
thestate department
Meyers
Key West
Florida
Delaware
Utah
North Dakota
Stear Admiral Ward
Shooting at Chicago union meeting wounds three
Police investigate a shooting at a Sheet Metal Workers union meeting in Chicago during officer nominations. Meador Koerner and Edward Graser are wounded as about 175 members stampede for exits. President Thomas Redding ducked as bullets hit the chair. no weapons found when officers searched remaining attendees.
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Enion
Chicago
Sheet Metal Workers’ union
Meadore
Koerner
Edward Graser
Thomas Redding
Arkansas Chooses Champ Clark Backed by Delegates
Little Rock June 6 Delegates-at-large to the Democratic national convention will be named today with Arkansas backing Champ Clark. Resolutions urge the Arkansas delegation to vote for Clark while his name remains in contention. Senator Jeff Davis is endorsed for reelection and Joe T. Robinson is named governor. Back in Grace New York June 11 Patsy Haley cleared to referee status after suspension.
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Little Rock
Ark
Champ Clark
Arkansas
Clark
Jeff Davis
Joe T. Robinson
Grace
New York
National Sporting club
Patsy Haley
state boxing commission
BiG BEER TRUST is CONTEMPLATED
A Cleveland report says a statewide beer trust is contemplated involving about six firms with total capitalization from $30 million to $50 million. Broker William E E Hutton of Cincinnati seeks options until July 1 on Hester Brewing Co preferred stock and on the Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Co stock.
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Cleveland, C
William EE
Hutton
Cincinnati
Hester Brewing company
Cleveland & Sandusky brewing company
Destructive cyclone hits Salina Kansas town
A cyclone struck Salina Kansas early today destroying crops and damaging telegraph and telephone lines. Winds and hail ruined large areas of corn forcing replanting while damage details remained unavailable. President Taft ordered a reopening of Leonard Olson's citizenship case in Seattle after Representative Berger urged action against Judge Hanford, with impeachment resolutions likely.
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Kansas City
Mas
Salina
Kansas
Washington
President Taft
Wickersham
Leonard Olson
Seattle
Hanford
Victor Berger
house
England's Bio Social Affair A London Masque Ball
London hosts a vibrant masque ball recalling the Waterloo era with the Duke of Wellington and General Blucher portrayed by Viscount Hardinge and Lord Cavendish among British and American guests. The event, a benefit for Soldiers' and Sailors' Help, drew major society figures and raised funds as receivers were appointed for Henry Sproul & Co.
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London
England
Brussels
Albert hall
Duke of Wellington
General Blucher
Viscount Hardinge
Lord John Cavendish
Duchess of Marlborough
Duchess of Richmond
Duchess of
Unrest Grows Across Europe Sparks Labor Strikes
In Belgium and Spain the unrest escalates after election turmoil. Mons and Liege face general strikes as workers walk out in coal and glass sectors. Clashes erupt in Antwerp and Jammapes while troops and artillery secure key districts. In London Tilbury docks see hours of rioting as police regain control. Civil unrest threatens to spread amid labor strife and guard duties.
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Spain
Brussels
Liege
Borinage
Lalonviere
Ecaussines
Mons
Quaregnon
Antwerp
Ghent
Genedarmes
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Wheeling
W. Va
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Memphis
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