Convention Opens Amid Stirring Scenes in Chicago
The Republican National Convention opens at Convention Hall Chicago with Burrows named temporary chairman and Theodore Roosevelt’s name triggering cheers. Delegations arrive, the Ohio group bears a Taft banner, and the room fills as New calls the gathering to order.
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Weather Update for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa sees showers tonight and Wednesday with a gradual temperature rise. Illinois forecasts fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with possible southern showers and warming temperatures. Sunrise is 4 13, sunset 7 28, moonrise 9 53.
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Republican Platform Endorses Roosevelt and Policies
The Republican platform declares continued adherence to Roosevelt era policies and aims to sustain rapid national progress. It lauds his leadership, calls for impartial law enforcement, regulation of trusts, wage improvements, and resource conservation, and champions American supremacy and economic stability.
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Sioux City Social Figure Dies After Burn Fire Accident
Mrs. L. S. Critchell, daughter of Edward J. Tilden and wife of a packing magnate, died in Sioux City Iowa after her clothing caught fire lighting a gas stove. She burned severely while attempting to reach water and fell unconscious on a staircase as relatives rushed to help.
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Family quarrel ends in fatal shooting in Montrose
In Montrose Iowa on June 16 Jack Andrews over sixty nearly blind man shot Addison Bunker during a dispute over Bunker's daughter's marriage to Andrews' son. Bunker died after being shot in the abdomen. Andrews surrendered and is jailed.
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Bryan Delegates Instructed At State Convention
Glen Wood Springs Colo June 16 The democratic state convention instructed its delegates for Bryan.
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Cummins for Vice President Leads the Field Says Borah
Borah launches Cummins bid after dropping Dolliver as preferred VP candidate. He asserts Cummins can unite Roosevelt and Taft camps and win broad western support. Washington Chicago exchange signals no VP moves until platform and presidential nominee are set. Dolliver backs Fairbanks if possible, else a strong New York or Pacific coast choice.
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Bryan Eyes The Platform In Lincoln Nebraska
William J. Bryan showed interest in Chicago convention news and the proposed planks in the platform. He noted the Nebraska delegation would present Governor Sheldon as vice president as a deliberate choice. Bryan refused to comment before platform adoption. He was joined by I J Dunn of Omaha and Congressman G M Hitchcock of the Omaha district.
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Edward Mitjlander Plans Balloon Ascension at Electric Park
Edward Mitjlander, a well known local boy, is scheduled to perform a balloon ascension at Electric Park on Sunday afternoon. He recently made a successful ascent at the Marengo fair and aims to conduct frequent flights this year.
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Clinton Girl to Honolulu
Miss Alice Rogers, longtime supervisor of music in Clinton public schools, will leave in September for Honolulu to assume a similar position in the city’s public schools.
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Ellis quits Tabor College headship to join Berea
Tabor Iowa June 16 announces President Ellis after five years at Tabor college has been elected to the chair of Latin at Berea College in Kentucky.
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Gollos Leaves For Chicago To Resume Riverview Electric
Aaron M. Gollos, former Bijou manager and recent Family Theatre head, departed last evening for Chicago to resume management of his Electric Theatre at Riverview Park. He plans to return in the fall.
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Secretary Loeb Denies Roosevelt Taft Saw Platform Draft
Secretary Loeb issued a White House statement saying the Chicago telegraphed administration platform was a draft by one resolutions committee member for Taft’s views. He added the President and Taft did not commit to any form and the drafts were shown to both men after revisions.
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Hull Prouty Contest Goes To Court After Tie Vote
In Des Moines on June 16 the Hull Prouty race in Iowa’s seventh district remains tied after a county recount. Dallas county supervisors were restrained from continuing the tally, forcing the contest into the courts for resolution.
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Becker Leaves Wisconsin Governor Race
Milwaukee June 16 Sherman M Becker announces retirement from the republican nomination for governor citing recent business opportunities. He will devote his time to advancing his personal interests.
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Dolliver Not In Attendance Amid Presidential Situation
Congressman says the President will stay neutral in the vice presidential matter. Dolliver is reported out of his room and has escaped.
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Dolliver urges Fairbanks for vice president nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Iowa leaders favor Fairbanks as the likely vice presidential candidate if Taft is the nominee. A letter from Jonathan Dolliver to George D. Perkins argues Fairbanks would be strongest, with suggestions for a New York or Pacific states choice if needed. Iowans express optimism about the political outlook.
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Dolliver VP Talk Quieted in Iowa Delegation
Chicago dispatch reports the Iowa delegation shows only restraint on Dolliver’s possible nomination for vice president. President Roosevelt allegedly stays neutral, with Colonel Hepburn confirming the president’s hands-off stance while the convention would decide the ticket.
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