Democracy Convention Adopts Platform in Columbus
The state democratic convention in Columbus, chaired by M. A. Daugherty, adopts a reform platform focusing on regulation over ownership, anti graft, rail rate reforms, municipal ownership, and uniform railroad taxation. Pattison wins governor nomination. Houck named lieutenant governor on the second ballot amid cheering and unanimous platform approval.
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J. R. McLean
Committee On
Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Republican Party
John M. Pattison
Houck
Louis B. Houck
Knox County
Eddy Urges Members to End Prayer for Peace
Concord New Hampshire June 28 The Rev Mary Baker G Eddy requests First Church of Christ Scientist members cease special prayer for the nations and cease in full faith that God blesses all the inhabitants of the earth from his allness he must bless all with his own truth and love
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Eddy
Churc
Concord
N. H
Mary Baker G. Eddy
First Church of Christ Scientist
Israel
Doctor Karl Guthe Named Head of Iowa Physics Dept
Iowa City June 28 Dr Karl Guthe P H D of the university bureau standards Washington DC was today elected to head the department of physics at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa City
Karl Guthe
University Bureau Standards of
Washington, D. C
University of Iowa
Illinois Miners Face Deadlock Over Shot Firing Law
Illinois miners and operators are in dispute over a recent law governing the shot firing portion of mining operations. The deadlock centers on how the rule will be implemented and enforced, potentially slowing production.
Mutinous Crew Deals with Odessa Port Crisis
Reports from Odessa and Lodz detail mutiny on a Russian battleship with officers killed at sea and threats to bombard the town. Work halted at Odessa port while mutineers demand better conditions and the Black Sea fleet is anticipated. in Lodz, most workers have returned to work amid martial law and renewed strikes in Dombrowna, Strzemieszyce, and Sosnowiec.
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Odessa
St. Petersburg
Washington
D. C
Heenan
State Department
Kniaz Potonkin
Black Sea
Warsaw
Russia
Lodz
Dombrowna
Strzemieszyce
Sosnowiec
Great Regatta on Hudson Opens Today
Races are scheduled to begin today on the Hudson River with crews from multiple clubs competing. Officials expect a full day of racing activity as boats set off from the downtown docks.
Cornell Ranks First in Intercollegiate Regatta on Hudson
Brilliant June weather sets favorable water for the annual intercollegiate regatta in Poughkeepsie. The afternoon program includes a 3:00 p m university four event among Syracuse Cornell Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, a 3:45 p m freshmen eight with Pennsylvania Syracuse Columbia and Cornell, and a 5:00 p m varsity eight race involving Columbia Syracuse Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Cornell. Cornell takes the varsity title with Syracuse second, Pennsylvania third, Columbia fourth, and Wisconsin fifth, while Cornell also wins the freshmen eight with Syracuse second and Columbia third. unofficial time 9 44 1 5.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Hudson
University
Syracuse
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ennsylvania
Columbia
Pennsyyvania
Cornel
Bryan censures Roosevelt in Des Moines lecture
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Des Moines to speak at the Midland chautauqua and criticized President Roosevelt for two major mistakes. He faulted the Loomis Bowen design and the decision not to permit contempt proceedings against Secretary Paul Morton in the Santa Fe railroad site case, saying the moves harmed railroad reform efforts.
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Des Moines
Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
Midland Chautauqua
Bryan
Loomis-Bowen
Ainst
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Harvard Defeats Yale in Thames River Freshmen Race
Gales Ferry Conn June 28 Harvard won first honors in the Thames river racing by defeating Yale in an impromptu mile match of substitutes from four oared crews.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Jury Admonished as Moonstruck in Breach Case Defense Attacks Verdict
In Hilsburg on June 28 defense lawyer C C Dickey argued for a new trial in the breach of promise suit brought by Edith Isabella Gibney of St. Louis against Klaus J Steiner of Allegheny. He claimed the jury was moonstruck and the judge held a lengthy conference with both sides before taking the papers.
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Hilsburg
Edith Isabella Gibney
St. Louis
S. Klaus J. Steiner
Allegheny
C. C. Dickey
United States District Court
Yarm
Buffington
Fort Dodge Hotel Man Marries Chicago Woman in Dubuque
L A Chase age 59 a Fort Dodge hotelier wed Mrs Jes sie E Allen 46 of Chicago in Dubuque Iowa today. The ceremony occurred as a special wedding noting the couple's ages and hometowns.
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Ft. Dodge
Chicago
Dubuque
L. A. Chase
Fort Dodge Hotel
Jessie E. Allen
Prominent Iowa Man Gone
Iowa City June 28 Special John Coldren banker lumberman owner of the opera house and other prominent affairs died here this morning He was one of the best known men in the state and was captain of the Fifteenth Iowa regiment during the Civil War.
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Iowa City
John Coldren
Coldren
Fifteenth
Bwa
Russian Ambassador Sails for New York From Cherbourg
Baron Rosen the new Russian ambassador to the United States and Baroness Rosen departed Cherbourg today aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II bound for New York.
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Russia
Cherbourg
Paris
Baron Rosen
United States
Baroness Rosen
New York
Ada Rehan Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Ada Rehan the American actress remains in good progress toward recovery after an appendicitis operation on Monday in London.
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Ada Rehan
London
Warships Seen Near Vladivostok Spark Eerie Alert
Russian port reports a flotilla sighting as enemy torpedo craft were spotted on the horizon. The June 28 headline notes a scare as vessels were observed offshore. In St Petersburg on the same date Vice Admiral Chyunkin refused to accept the post minister of marine.
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St. Pe
Rsburg
Chyunknin
Blacks Sea Fleet
Pst
Wall ace Resignation Sparks White House Debate
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft met in Boston over the Wallace canal controversy. Wallace, now head of New York Subway plans, seeks expanded powers and higher pay, prompting Taft to threaten resignation and a government showdown amid the isthmus crisis and looming September engineering board meeting.
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Washington
D. C
Boston
Roosevelt
Taft
John F. Wallace
Wallace
Subway
Metropolitan Railway Company
New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Canal Commission
William Barclay Parsons
D. W. Ross
Mr. Wallace
Panama
Isthmus
United States
Colon
International Consulting Board of Engineers
Metcalf May Quit Over Chinese Exclusion Policy
Washington reports Secretary Metcalf of the Commerce and Labor Department considered resigning after being ordered to deal leniently with "John Chinaman" on June 24. Friends reportedly persuaded him to stay, while Taft’s quasi advisory role and the Chinese legation’s favorable reaction influenced the stance.
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Washington
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
John Chinaman
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Taft to Lead Quick Pick for New Chief Engineer
Secretary Taft and the President must swiftly choose a new chief engineer after an inability to consent. Taft plans to depart Washington for the Philippines on June 30, with a party including senators and congress members, making the mission important and the delay disappointing to many.
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Taft
Washington
Philippines
Congress
Stockholm Debates Norway Settlement Plans Amid King Criticism
In Stockholm the Riksdag elected special senate and house committees on the government bill to settle with Norway amid fiery speeches. Opponents denounced king and cabinet as risky to Oscar’s thrones, while debates suggested a peaceful solution was unlikely.
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Stockholm
Norway
Sweden
Riksdag
Senate
House
Oscar
Storthing
Mrs Roosevelt Arrives at Oyster Bay for Summer
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay for the summer with her maid. The President will reach on Thursday at 11 from Bridgeport aboard the naval yacht Sylph and be met by a citizen committee at the Sea Wahanka Yacht Club float. Children play a leading role in the informal welcome.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary Hay Improves After Night in Newbury Home
Secretary Hay shows improvement after a comfortable night in Newbury New Hampshire. He appeared much stronger today and was in excellent spirit as updates from the hospital were reported.
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Hay
Newbury
N. H
Honorary degrees conferred and officials honored
The report notes that honorary degrees were conferred at Harvard during commencement day. President Roosevelt attended ceremonies, received diplomas, and sent a telegram of friendship to the German emperor after the exercises. Discussions mention Taft White Angell and other honorees.
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Cambridge
Mass
Roosevelt
Harvard College
William Lawrence
Massachusetts Hall
Taft
White
Angell
University of Michigan
Germanic Museum
Harvard University
Cooler Judgment May Be Adjusted Amicably Between Germany and France
Report states officials now expect a halfway approach in settling the dispute between Germany and France. Diplomats press for a calm, cooperative solution through private talks aimed at avoiding escalation and reaching a mutual understanding.
France Negotiates with Russia on German Talks
In St. Petersburg on June 28 the Associated Press reports France consulting Russia on negotiations with Germany. Russia reportedly advises Paris to meet Berlin halfway as strikers protest, traffic halts, and mobilization starts in major cities. Similar notes in Paris indicate Franco-German complications nearly resolved and public nerves easing.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
France
Russia
Germany
Odessa
Moscow
Lodz
Warsaw
Poland
Paris
Louisville Gets Meeting for International Sunday School
At the International Sunday School convention in Toronto on June 28 Rev. Joseph Clark of Columbus spoke on touring plans for state and county work. The next convention will be held in Louisville Kentucky. Rev. John Carman of Denver discussed Evangelistic Work and Bishop William Fraser McDonnell of Chicago spoke on The Bible and Life. House-to-house visitation was urged by Hugh Cork of Philadelphia.
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Kentucky City
Toronto
Joseph Clark
Columbus
Ohio Sunday School Association
Louisville
John O. Carman
Denver
Col
Colorado Sunday School Association
William Fraser McDonnell
M. E. Church
Chicago
Hugh Cork
Philadelphia
Kubelik Signs 100 Concerts Plan for U S Tour
Violinist Jan Kubelik signs a contract for a season of 100 concerts in the United States beginning December 1, next. The announcement from London confirms the extensive tour planned for the coming season.
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London
Jan Kubelik
United States
Teamsters May Strike As Strikes Raise Hardship
Chicago June 28 The 56000 striking teamsters may starve as strike benefits become hard to pay amid bickering between President Shea and the international executive board. Local unions are empty and divisions among officers hinder cooperation risking renewed hardship before week’s end.
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Chicago
Shea
Internaional
Teamsters
Bank in Terre Haute Closes After Run
Vigo county national bank, facing a two day run, shut its doors this morning as the national bank examiner arrived. June resources totaled 1,565,000 with deposits of 952,000. U S deposits 191,000. Cashier Cortman’s shortage triggered the run. Indiana United Mine Workers held 90,000 in deposits.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo County National Bank
Nation Bank Examiner
U. S
Cortman
Indiana
Iowa Weather Forecast For June 28
Special indications for Iowa suggest showers tonight and Thursday. Warmer tonight and in the eastern portion Thursday. Sunrise at 4 18 and sunset at 7 29. Moon rises at 1 39.
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Chicago
Iowa
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