Fight to Eliminate Both Hughes and T. R. Fights gain little traction
Chicago dispatch reports a sweeping struggle among favorite sons and Roosevelt backers at the Republican convention. Leaders from Borah to Kenyon and Smoot weigh options while pressuring for a candidate acceptable to Roosevelt. Talks center on unity, with Major General Leonard Wood floated as a compromise, and Wood being deemed acceptable to Roosevelt by visitors.
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Death of Yuan Shikai Holds China in Mourning
Yuan Shikai, president of the Republic of China since 1913, died in Pekin after a period of illness and advancing weakness. Born September 16, 1859, he was a central figure in modern Chinese history. Grange in Session reports Wallkill River Grange meeting with plans for the 13th anniversary and potential new members.
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British won’t release Kilgallion held in Dublin
Washington report states Ambassador Page in London advised the State Department that the British government refuses to release John J. Kilgallion, a Brooklyn schoolboy arrested in Dublin over Sinn Fein uprising. He will be interned through the war’s end.
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Arrangement of Defaies at National Convention
The report outlines planning details for a major convention with emphasis on red, white, and blue decor. It notes seating arrangements completed to satisfaction after extensive labor, citing E T Neidringhaus A H Martin and John T as involved organizers.
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Whitie town Firemen Hold June Meetings Across Units
The seven Whitie town fire companies met in their truck houses to transact business. Excelsiors elected two new members. Monkagens officers to attend the department engineers contention. Eagles prepared for Newburgh trip October 5 at Orange County Convention. three membership applications received. McQuaids four new members. hose practice set for June 19 and steamer drill June 26. Phoenix saw Joseph Wood resign with two membership applications. Ontario & Western train charter planned for October 5 to Newburgh. Ontarios one new member. Waalkills David R. Lee moved to honorary roll. delegates named for chiefs convention.
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Hughes Speech Declared Not Politically Significant
Justice Hughes spoke at a local Iris' school addressing America first and his private secretary stated the address has no political significance. He was invited months ago and the remarks were not intended for public consumption. Laura Bagley underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery at Thrall Hospital on Monday.
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Twins Left On Porch Spark City Hospital Mystery
A baskets of two baby boys were found on the porch of 22 Commonwealth avenue. One infant reportedly had five fingers on each hand before the extra digits were removed, though which twin suffered this is unclear. Hospital staff and new charities commissioner Ona Pfinke coordinated care with Miss Juanita Mills as authorities traced the mystery mother who left the babies, then was taken into custody on arrival in Goshen.
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Britain Sinks Hampshire With Lord Kitchener Aboard
London reports the British cruiser Hampshire has sunk off the Scottish coast while en route to Russia. Lord Kitchener and his staff were aboard. search for survivors found none. Admiralty statement notes heavy seas and limited hope for rescue. vessel carried about 655 aboard.
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Kitchener the British Empire’s Military Idol Falls
London reports confirm Lord Kitchener and his staff perished when the Hampshire was lost. The renowned War Secretary since August 1914 and key figure from Gallipoli to the Nile led empire efforts, with doubts over his final mission and a possible reshuffle of war portfolios in Britain.
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Raid reports in Texas border district amid conflict
International dispatches from June report possible Mexican raids on the Bizi Bend area of Texas near Glenn Springs Sews Service with nine American fatalities. Authorities in the United States are reviewing the claims as military officials investigate. In Nyack on June 6 a Supreme Court term granted Fred W. Eichbaum a divorce interlocutory decree from May Eichbaum after a special session. Denver on June 5 marks the opening of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen second triennial convention with President Carter presiding.
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