Roosevelt Favored for Vice President by Many States
Philadelphia June 19 Roosevelt is named the preferred second choice for vice president across Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Arizona New Mexico. The 548 votes top the required 454, while Dolliver shows weak first or second place and Long is strongest in New England. The convention adjourned to noon tomorrow with Roosevelt as front runner if he accepts the nomination.
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Arizona
New Mexico
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Long
New England
McKinley
Innes
Senator Hanna
Hanna
Dr. Bolton
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National Committee
Cradle of Liberty
Republican Party
William McKinley
Platt
Quay
Depew
Wolcott
Iowa
Shaw
Lafayette Young
Young
Des Moines
Taylor
Bradley
Fairbanks
Indiana
Bryan
Revolution and war fears grip China amid foreign maneuvers
Reports from Yokohama to London on June 19 describe a widening crisis in China. Powers reportedly asked Japan to send 20 000 troops, Pekin legations attacked, many high officials killed, and foreign vessels targeted. State department officials acknowledge a de facto war, with China resisting foreign influence and alliances planning eventual Pekin relief.
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Japan
China
Shang Hai
Pekin Legations
Woo Sung
Szecher
Washington
State Department
United States
Berlin
Chee Foo
Tien Tsin
London
Shanghai
Taku
Tung Fu Liang
Pekin
Striking Silence Among Talkers A Curious Observation
A brief note observes that despite much talk, few people are left mute by it. The remark highlights how chatter rarely leaves lasting impact, yet some become unexpectedly speechless.
Fellow’s sleep loss warned against repeating conduct
A cautious note suggests that a person who suffers sleepless nights would not repeat the behavior the following day. The remark frames self-control as a deterrent, implying accountability for actions tied to sleep deprivation.
Forces reach Pekin as assault on Shanghai linked battle unfolds
An international force presses on Pekin on June 16 with attacks from two fronts and heavy artillery. Reports say Russian cavalry performed well as the fleet moves toward Shanghai on June 19, marking a widening engagement in the region.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Des Moines Auditorium Destroyed by Fire
A new $45,000 Des Moines auditorium suffered near total destruction from a Sunday fire, likely due to faulty wiring. The W P Chase Amusement Company redecorated interiors at its expense, and the adjacent baseball park and park facilities suffered minor damage. Insurance coverage exceeds $25,000 with other losses around $4,000. Directors plan immediate reconstruction for the August Republican State Convention.
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W. P. Chase Amusement Company
Commercial Exchange
Ninth Regiment Deployment to China Delayed by Typhoon
Manila dispatch reports the ninth regiment under Colonel Lis cum delayed by a typhoon. A torn rail line north of Manila scatters troops, delaying their return to Manila by about a week, with embarkation for China on the transport Logan. Arrival in Chinese territory now expected in the first week of July. The unit numbers 1,400 men.
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Liscum
China
Logan
Grandview News Roundup of Local Visits and Trips
Bert Zimmerman visited Wapello on Tuesday while Harry Wibber traveled to Chicago last Friday. Geo Berk and daughter visited Muscatine Tuesday, and Ralph Zimmerman made a brief trip to Muscatine Thursday. Mrs Baxter returned to Letts after a two week stay. Children’s Day events drew many young people and a large Hopewell crowd. J F Swain and wife went to St Paul for a month off. Pease of Wapello will operate in Swain’s absence. M E church Children’s Day program “Golden Sunbeam” well received with Letts attendees.
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Bert Zimmerman
Wapello
Harry Wibber
Chicago
Geo. Berk and
Muscatine
Ralph Zimmerman
Muscatine Thursda
Baxter
Letts
Hopewell
J. F. Swain
St. Paul
Pease
Swain
M. E. Church
Special Train to Denver and Western Points
A special Chicago to Denver service through Omaha and Muscatine departs 4:45 p.m with connections to Wilton Branch trains. Round trip Homeseekers tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden available at one fare plus 2.00 with return by Oct 31. For details call at the Passenger depot. Co M Gould Agent.
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Colorado Springs
Puebla
Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Chicago
Omaha
West Liberty
Wilton Branch Frein
Muscatine
Rock Island
Pueblo
Ogden Utah
Co. M. Gould
Bloomington Fire Devours Business District Overnight
A massive Bloomington blaze from midnight to morning wipes out the business core, destroying the Windsor Hotel and courthouse area. One boy dies in a collapsing wall as dynamite blasts and winds fail to halt the flames. two dozen others perish from explosion shock and debris. Help arrives from Decatur, Springfield, and Peoria as losses reach about 2 million dollars.
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Bloomington
Ills
McLean County Court House
Windsor Hotel
Robert L. Schmidt
Schmidt
Perry Barnard Kills Ex Wife in Flora
In Flora Indiana last night Perry Barnard shot and killed his former wife Jennie Davis who had recently obtained a divorce. Her mother and three year old daughter were seriously wounded as they returned from church in front of the Davis home.
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Flora
Ind
Perry Barnard
Jennie Davis
Davis
Oregon to Taku Navy orders and Wheaton promotion
The Navy Department announced Oregon is ordered to proceed at once to Taku. General Lloyd Wheaton was promoted to Major General of the Volunteers.
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Lloyd Wheaton
Journal
Washington
Navy Department
Oregon
Taku
The
Volunteers
British Casualties in Rhenoster River Battle Report
The war office reports sixteen killed and one hundred wounded among British troops in the battle of Rhenoster River north of Kroonstad on June 11 where Methuen defeated Dewet. Roberts at Pretoria says over 2,000 arms were given up in Pretoria since occupation and 148 officers and 3,039 men were released with arms recovered reissued.
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London
War Office
Rhenoster River
Kroonstadt
Methuen
Dewet
Roberts
Pretoria
Zeerust
Johannesburg
Iowa Central Railway Promotes Home Seekers Excursions
The Iowa Central Railway offers direct excursions with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month to western northern southern southeastern and southwestern points. Round trip fare is one fare plus two dollars, including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries to coupon ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
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Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Geo
Twenty Five Rounds at Coney Island Tonight
Tommy West and Bill Hanrahan duel for twenty five rounds at Coney Island Athletic Club tonight in New York. The bout headlines the boxing card with spectators awaiting the long fight.
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the Journal
New York
Tommy West
Bill Hanrahan
Coney Island Athletic Club
Dish Washing Deadline Delays Urgent Tasks
A simple chore like washing dishes becomes a bottleneck as impatience grows for completing daily duties. The speaker notes the need for steadiness to avoid mistakes and maintain routine flow.
Lake Superior Country copy offers Marquette details
The Lake Superior Country describes Marquette Michigan and the copper country as healthful, scenic summer retreat options accessible via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. For a copy, send four cents in stamps to Geo H Heafford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Marquette
Mich
Lake Superior Country
Copper Country
Geo. H. Heafford
Chicago
Ill
Fair Weather Forecast for Iowa Regions Today
Fair tonight and Wednesday in Iowa with generally clear skies. Possible showers may occur in the northwest portion this afternoon or tonight depending on local conditions.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Beveridge’s Wife Dies in Dansville Sanitarium
Mrs. Beveridge, wife of United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge, died at the Dansville sanitarium at 4 o clock this morning after being brought there in a failing condition. The senator stood at her bedside during the illness and had kept constant watch for several days. the death was anticipated by family and physicians.
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Dansville
N. Y
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Muscatine Opera House to Stand on Sawyer Lot
The Commercial Club committee chose the Sawyer lot at Second and Walnut for Muscatine’s new opera house. Concerns over a sewer on Third and Avenue led promoters Johnston and Capt. Ament to defer to discretion, aiming to break ground soon and finish by October 15. Johnston said the building is already sold, with a closing planned that afternoon.
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Johnston
Muscatine
Mr. Johnston
W. D. Ament
Journal
Sawyer Lot
Second Street
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Third
Avenue
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Ament
City
Sawyer
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