National Republican Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The thirteenth Republican National Convention began in Chicago's Coliseum with Henry Payne and Elihu Root presiding. Delegates gathered amid mixed weather as discussions on eliminating favorite son votes and credentials debates framed initial activities and applause for Depew Cullom Cannon and other leaders.
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Chicago
Joe” Cannon
Henry (. Payne
Elihu Root
Seamuter Fairbanks
Indiana
Alaska
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Henry ©. Payne
Wisconsin
Payne
Timothy P. Frost
First Methodist Church
Svanston
Tilfe
Elie
Isles of
Sea
Earth
Roosevelt Speech Triggers Rousing Convention Demonstration
A convention cheered as a speaker lauded Roosevelt, with delegates erupting in applause after naming Theodor Roosevelt. Hoot ended at 1 30 amid clapping as Root closed his address with magic words for the delegates. Fans tossed hats and handkerchiefs in the split reaction.
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Sevelt
McWhey
Hanna
Hoot
Root
Theodore Roosevelt
Convention Adopts Rules From Last National Republican Gathering
The convention read and approved temporary officers and adopted a rule that until a permanent body is formed the convention follows the last national Republican convention rules. States listed names for permanent committees as Porto Rico receives two delegates and the Philippines six with two votes. The adjournment came at 2 12 p m with an invitation extended to the Louisiana Purchase exposition and speeches planned for tonight.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Cannon
Illinois
Chauncey M. Depew
Root
Depew
Changes in State Delegations Highlighted by Caucus Meetings
Chicago dispatch lists new committees with extensive changes across states led by Alabama Andrew N. Johnson and others. resolves list includes 42 states and territories naming chair, member assignments and resolutions draw. Key figures include Charles Scott Arkansas Powell Clayton California George A Knight and Myron YD Herb Ohio Myron YD Herb among many.
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Chicago
Alabama
Charles Scott
Arkitsas
Powell Clayton
California
George A. Knight
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Harry S. Newtowa
Ernest H. Farr
Kansas
David W. B. Mulvane
Kentucky
John W. Yerkes
Louisiana
Maine
John F Maryland
Louis E. McComas
Massachusetts
W. Murray Crane
Michigan
John W. Blodgett
Minnesota
Fank B. Kellogg
Mississippi
L. B. Moseley
Missouri
Thomas J. Akins
Montana
John R. Waite
Nebraska
Chiples H. Morrill
Nevada
Piani
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Franklin Mary
New York
William L. Ward
North
Texas
Cecil A. Lyons
Utah
Vermont
Viti
Washington
West Virginia
Scott
Wiseconsin
Henry C. Payne
Wy Foming
George Sexton
Alaska
John S$. Heidizona
Olumbia
R . Truadian Territory
P. L. Per
New Mexico
Solomon Juuna
Oklahoma
C. M. Cade
Hawaii
Alexander G. M. Robertson
Mill
BK. Bowden
Ankeny
Rt Reyburn
Andrew N. Johnson
Arkansas
Charles BP. Duke
Irank HH
Short
Edwin WH. Higgins
Caleb R. Layton
Illorida
W. H. Northrup
Georgia
W. H. Johnson
Idaho
Welden B. Heyburn
Illinois
Albert J. Hopkins
Albert J. Geveridge
Iowa
J. W. Blythe
Ifred J. Smith
F. D. Long
Edwin Lauterbach
North Carolina
North Dakota
H. C. Hansbrough
Ohio
J. B. Foraker
Oregon
J. A. Campbell
Pennsylvania
John Dalzell
Rhode Island
Willam JL. Hodgman
South Carolina
South Dakota
Finch
Tennessee
N. J. Hardin
George C. Sutherland
Virginia
D. J. Groner
J C. McMillan
George A. Atkinson
Wisconsin
John ©. Spooner
Wyoming
C. D. Clark
J. W Ivy
Arizona
District of Columbia
Robert Reyburn
Indian Territory
W. H. Derrouth
Trritory
A. Lowery
Philippine
Porto Rico
Robert. H
Invitation to Louisiana Purchase Exposition Draws Delegates
President Francis and a top exposition director will invite delegates alternates and newspaper men at the convention to visit the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. Exposition officials will arrange transportation for all who accept the invitation.
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Chicago
Francis
Lyman County Court Calendar Records 43 Criminal Cases
Judge F. I. B. opened the Lyman county court docket listing forty three criminal cases. Palzer faced trial for horse theft and was convicted after two days. expected four years hard labor. Carl Swar convicted of maliciously shooting a steer with a $400 fine. Noel Armstrong charged with rape. jury disagreed after several hours and was discharged. Several grand larceny suspects fled the country, with the county set to recover about $2,500. Other old cases to be tried before Judge Smith. witnesses scattered, reducing chance of conviction.
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Oncoma
S. D
FI. B. A
Lyman County
Hd Palzer
Carl Swar
Noel Armstrong
Lyman
Smith Ape
Smith
L. E. Gaffey
Oacoma
Jack Sully
Ole Winstad
Olaf Nelso
John Dillion
Union Meeting Sparks Y M C A Plans in Aberdeen
Aberdeen S D June 28 A city union meeting at the opera house discussed forming a Y M C A and securing rooms. Minneapolis lumberman Walker spoke as a key supporter and committees prepared for opening parlors and other rooms. Alumni of Aberdeen High School held their annual banquet with forty seven graduates present. Officers named for the coming year include President Dennis O'Donnell Ralph Dennis vice president Judith Pierson treasurer Firdith Brown.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Opera House
Walker
Millionnaire
Minneapolis
Seyium
Aberdeen High School
Dennis O'Donnell
Ralph Denni
Iudith Pierson
Jary
Filla Brown
Hadith
Dale Martin
Meadville
Katherine Weller
BE. J. Clemons
Big attendance at Mitchell Corn Belt race opens today
South Dakota crowds arrive to watch pacers including Coney from Sioux City and Major Dent winner hopes to break 2 20. Wisconsin horses and other entries from Milwaukee reach Mitchell as clear weather promises large crowds for three days of racing and a strong program at Lincoln County Sunday School gathering in Canton with Rev Oliver delivering the address and officers elected for the coming year.
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Teell
S. J
South Dakota
Mitchell Driving Park
Pacer Coney
Sne City
Omaha
Johnie Kling
Tomsky
Milwaukee Line
Mitchell
Major Dent
A. A. Boynton
Cornwell
Lincoln County
S. S. Association
Canton
S. D
Sunday School Association
GC. H. Oliver
N. A. Swickard
S. FE. Kxoons
B. Kennedy
George B. Hawkes
Mary Smith
A. G. Tuve
Nugustana College
H.L. Soule
N. C. Nash
Congregational Church
Georgeb. Hawkes
Catton
Charles R. Moulton
Fairview
Old Settlers Picnic At Miner's Grove Many Attend
The annual Clifton Clyde and Custer townships Old Settlers Picnic drew about 1500 people to Miner's Grove on June 21. Rev. Holson spoke, Chas Miller offered remarks, and several recitations plus band and quartet music entertained attendees. Prizes awarded for calico gowns. officers elected for the next year include Chas Miner president and Mrs Mabel Thoman secretary. The day featured shooting stalls and amusements under ideal weather.
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Old Settlers
Waron
S. B
Old Settlers Association
Clifton
Clyde
Custer
Miner's Grove
Mr. Holson
Grace Episcopal Church
Chas. Miller
Fearns- Worth
Sdaron
Varget
Blue Rock
Bamill
Lew Bloodgood
The
View
J. W. Campbell
I. Deeters
Chas. Johnson
Knights Templar Parade Notable in Yankton Ceremony
Wanki D June 21 report notes the grai commandery of South Dakota held sessions in Yankton finishing with a grand Knights Templar parade. The officers elected include Albert F. Pilcher Sioux Falls as commander and John Banks Itu ron as deputy grand commander with a long list of contributors from multiple cities.
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Wanki
Grai
South Dakota
Yestersity
Yankton
Knights Templar
Albert F. Pilcher
Sioux Falls
John Banks
Ituron
Charles A. Hows Abe Sr
Charl W. Adams
Mitchell
Brand
Ipden
OC. O. Bailey
Deadwood
Aberdeen
Sam Jones to Speak in Sioux Falls Auditorium
Arrangements are complete for Rev. Sam Jones to lecture in Sioux Falls on June 25 and 26 in the city auditorium. The events benefit the local branch of the army tie. admission was originally 6d but the schedule was adjusted due to illness.
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Sioux Sraiis
S. C
Sam Jones
Tie
Army
Jones
Sioux
Jeffries May Quit Over Knee Injury
San Francisco sports fans await word from Harbin Spin on Jim Jeffries knee after surgery at Marbin Springs. If the June 30 bout happens it remains uncertain as bets shrink to even money or better, with many fearing the champion may never box again and Munroe has no planned meeting.
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San Francisco
Harbin
Jim Jeffries
Marbin Springs
Harbin Springs
Jeffries
Munroe
Teffries
Deep river hole yields eight bodies in Slocum search
A diver reopening the General Slocum salvage found a deep hole in the riverbed nearly filled with bodies. Eight were recovered within an hour before current forced a pause. estimates put 30 to 50 bodies still in the hole.
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New York
St. Mark’s Church
Cattlemen in West South Dakota Build Dipping Vats
Cattlemen face government rules requiring dipping cattle for Texas itch cure. Shipments for slaughter may use one dip. stockers and feeders need a second dip. Vats cost to be funded by ranchers across the western range, with ear marking of exposed or infected cattle. Corn Belt racing circuit opens in Mitchell this week with notable events.
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Rapid City
S. D
South Dakota
Mitchell Hosts Corn Belt Association with Open Pace Races
Mitchell readies for a three day Corn Belt Association meet starting June 21 featuring top pacers like Coney 2:02 and Betty Walker plus Castlewood and Lola Mix in free for all and fast trots. Daily purses reach 250 with eight to ten entries and a $100 half mile road race among events coordinated by Secretary A A Boynton.
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Corn Belt Association
Mitchell
Northwest
B. Allen
Kansas City
Coney
Wdfl Allen
Marion
Ira
Betty Walker
G. J. Thomas
Hall Claire
Wis
Castlewood
Siegle
Ellis
Eau Claire
Grasshopper
Ingham & Tewert
Pierre
Lola Mix
G. D. Cole
Wheeler
S. D
Miss Klopping
E. A. Sage
Parker
S. 10
Abecretary
A. A. Boynton
South Dakota
Nineteenth Session of Seventh Day Adventist Church in South Dakota
The nineteenth annual conference and camp meeting of the Seventh Day Adventist church of South Dakota adjourned after a ten day session. More than 1,000 church members from across the state attended as leaders and ministers spoke, with attendees including Hitler St. A. Underwood, Dr. Paulson, Dr. Luther Warren, and Rev. Sk. W. Farnsworth. The article lists conference appointments and committees spanning officers, secretaries, and trustees for Elk Point Industrial School and broader church leadership. In Salem, a separate note reports a sword, bones, and a cast iron box found in a vault dug by Clarence Biggs near Chris Habeger’s billiard hall, possibly a former officer’s grave.
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
Canton
S. D
Seventh Day Adventist Church of
South Dakota
Hitler St. A. Underwood
Philadelphia
Dr. Paulson
Chicago
Luther Warren
New York
Sk. W. Farnsworth
Australia
Burman
Lk Point
IE. G. Hayes
N. M. Jorgenson
IL. D. Randall
Sioux Falls
C. M. Clark
C. A. Burman
I. G. Hayes
Conrad Reiswig
Alfred Jensen
W. H. Wining
M. Clark
F. Lt. Perry
L. D. Randall
George Miller
Leona Burman
I. L. Perry
Mattie Randall
Daniel Isaac
C. F. Betts
W. H. Twining
Elk Point Industrial School
Allen Cates
Albert Tucker
A. P. Peterson
A. Burman
C. I. Betts
Ik Point Industrial School
John Rodrick
N. J. Rowland
W. A. Baker
Milla M. Johnson
Mattie E. Randall
Salem
S. LD
Clarence Biggs
Chris Habeger
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