The Colonel's Manager Calls Roosevelt Contests Theft
The Roosevelt supporters in Alabama and Arkansas complain the national committee's action to unseat those delegations signals a Taft majority plan. Senator Borah clashes with the chair over roll-call rules as he presses for debate in the committee session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Committee
Roosevelt
Alabama
Arkansas
Taft
William E. Borah
Idaho
Senator Borah
Rosewater
Chairman Rosewater
Gage
Borah
Almbama
Dixon
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Union
Weather snapshot across major cities
New York 62 partly cloudy. Houston 60 clear. Denver 43 cloudy. San Francisco 56 clear. St Paul 44 partly cloudy. Chicago 52 clear. Indianapolis 7 clear. St Louis 62 clear. New Orleans 76 cloudy. Washington 64 cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoston
Denver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Chicago
Indianapolis
Rival Campaign Managers Face Off Over Delegates
Roosevelt campaign blusters and threats prompt Taft backers to defend the process. Taft’s manager James McKinney cites faith in the national committee to settle contested delegates. Roosevelt’s Dixon counters with calls for decisive action and equity.
R IOTERS QUELLED BY THE STATE CAVALRY
In Middletown a mob of Russell Manufacturing strikers challenged police as 28 members of Troop A New Haven cavalry arrived by order of Governor Baldwin. The mounted force helped police and deputies disperse the mob with factory hose, ending the riot near South Farms mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
New Haven
Middletown
Russell Manufacturing Company
Baldwin
South Farms
Boston Elevated strike cripples service and sparks clashes
In Boston more than a third of the 5700 uniformed Boston Elevated Street Railway workers strike across the city. Disorder erupts as a conductor is shot at in North Cambridge while repairing a trolley rope and Harvard Square subway lights are extinguished. Cars are smashed and police injured as the new union gains recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Elevated Street Railway Company
Cambridge
Harvard Square
Robert Bacon Repeats Polo Injury At Westbury
Robert Bacon ex ambassador to France breaks his collar bone again during a polo game at Westbury. The first accident occurred eighteen months earlier when he was schooling his horse for an amateur race meet. the horse slipped on wet ground and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
Robert Bacon
France
Resignation Tendered by Treasury Architect James Knox Taylor
James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the treasury department, has tendered his resignation. Bleak House at Broadstairs the longtime home of Charles Dickens has been sold for $15,500. The Indiana pure food law of 1947 upheld by U S supreme court. A tunnel project to connect Venice with the mainland estimated at $2,500,000. Rollin Hudson and his wife found murdered in Paola Kansas. both bodies mutilated. Seismographs record a long quake shock without locating the epicenter. Interstate ban on distributing boxing films advances in House committee. Claims of American citizens against Mexico for damages from the Agu Prieta and Juarez incidents expected soon. Washington warns Hatian Domingo governments over boundary dispute status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knox Taylor
Treasury Department
Bleak House
Broadstairs
Charles Dickens
Supreme Court of the United States
Venice
Lagoon
Rollin Hudson
Paola
Kan
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Auga Prieta
Juarez
Madero
Hat
Domingo
United States
Washington
Cuba About to Enter Its Third Military Occupation
Washington dispatch reports the United States preparing to deploy 5,000 troops to Cuba to back Marine forces, a move seen as a step toward more direct intervention. General Wood orders transport ships ready at Newport News as Cuba faces arrests and clashes amid ongoing unrest surrounding President Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Gomez
Cuba
Wood
Staf
Tourert
Newport News
Beaupre
Havana
Guantanamo Bay
Key West
Paducah
el Cabrao
Santiago
Cuban Copper Company
FE Cuero
Toledo
Acea
United States
Aff Ctals
Troop Send to Cuba Sparks Cuban Enthusiasm
Havana reports the United States plans to send 5,000 troops to Cuba arousing broad public cheer. Frontline action is limited to skirmishes with small rebel bands and rural killings in Santa Clara province. many victims are described as innocent bystanders or uninvolved individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Santa Clara
Assassination Report From Honduras Involves Chicago Official
Frederick Pilerpont Shaw of Chicago, representative of the Chicago Title and Trust company and receiver for the Central American Commercial company, was assassinated at Black River Triana Honduras. Dispatches state Shaw's possession has been captured, but the killer’s name and motive are not disclosed. The report went to the state department under the U S court for the northern district of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Washington
Frederick Pilerpont Shaw
Chicago
Black River
Triana
State Department
Shaw
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Central American Commercial Company
United States Court For
Northern District of
Illinois
Teachers in Youth Bend Approve Higher Pay Scale
Youth Bend Indiana board of education grants raise for city teachers. New pay scale starts September 1 and increases monthly payroll by about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Bend
Ind
Board of Education
Warren G. Harding Ohlo Man Who Will Place Mr. Taft's Name
A man allied with Taft is set to present his bid for convention support as campaign activity centers on securing the Republican nomination. The scene focuses on party dynamics and expected procedural steps toward the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohlo
Harding to Nominate Taft at Chicago Convention
Warren G Harding will nominate former President Taft at Chicago. Taft wrote to Harding asking him to perform the service and Harding accepted. Harding, former lieutenant governor of Ohio, has played a prominent part in the Taft campaign in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Warren G Harding
Taft
Chicago
Harding
Ohio
Bart
Mexican Conditions Approaching Crisis
In Chihuahua and the national capital tensions mount as Orozco negotiates with anti Madero congressmen and urges postponement of June elections citing turmoil. Madero orders elections despite constitutional limits while rebel forces concentrate near Bachimba Pass and west of Chihuahua. Federals advance from that direction and clash at Rancho Harones near Casas Grandes, defeating a federal force.
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Chihuahua
Orozco
Madero
Congress
Bachimba Pass
Rancho Harones
Casas Grandes
Assassination Attempt on Hungary’s Count Tisza
In Budapest during June, Deputy Julius Kovacs fired three shots at Count Tisza in the diet and then shot himself, likely fatally. Tisza escaped unharmed as Kovacs, a militant opposition member recently ejected for disorderly conduct, fell.
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Budapest
Hungary
Count Tisza
Julius Kovacs
Kovacs
National League Boston game results and top pitchers
Baseball scores from Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn and St. Louis with lineups and pitchers listed alongside runs. The page records detailed box scores for each game including Hendrix, Kelly, Kling, Chalmers and Meyers among others with final tallies and team names.
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Boston
McLean
Mathewson
Meyers
Brooklyn
Chicago
Leifield and
Archer
Yingling and Miller
Mothers Form Indiana Branch of National Congress
The Indiana branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association organized at Huntington. Officers include President Mrs J Frederick Hoke Indianapolis and treasurer Mrs Ernest C Cooper Plainfield. Directors elected for terms of one to three years. a constitution was adopted subject to fall changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
National Congress of Mothers
Huntington
Ny Vanapolis
Indiana
National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers ‘Association
Presidnt
J. Frderick Hoke
Indianapolis
John E. Higdon
Grant Teeters
Lafayette
Charles Butler
Frederick McCullough
Fort Wayne
Charles Carroll Brown
Walter B. Carpenter
Ernest C. Cooper
Plainfield
Thaddeus Baker
Ingram Battin
M. Pittenger
Frankfort
Adolph Schmuck
Mary E. Jackson
Hammond
Linton A Cox
Win Runyan
Orville Bright
Chicago
Farmer Held in Connection With Costello Death
Ora Jackman, a 35 year old farmer, was arrested at Blaine Miller farm four miles south of Lafayette Indiana in the Costello case. Costello was found dying on Riverside road north of Lafayette Sunday and died Thursday. Blackman says Costello fell from the wagon after a quarrel Saturday night. two hats found beside the prostrate man support that tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Ora Jackman
Blaine Miller
John Costello
Riverside Road
Backman
Costello
Blackman
Riverside
Township trustees and burial aid questioned by governor
Indiana attorney general rules burial funds are only required for paupers or when family finances would be seriously strained. The governor had questioned indiscriminate $50 burial payments by townships to veterans, a practice common in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ranz
Indiana G. A. R. state commander dies at Logansport
Captain Frank P. Swigart state commander of the Indiana department G. A. R. died suddenly at his Logansport home at eight last evening of acute indigestion. He was elected state commander at the South Bend encampment two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Frank P. Swigart
Indiana Department
South Bend
Brookville Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Brookville Indiana June reports Harry Ward living at New Bath eastern county attempted to kill his common law wife by shooting her left arm the bullet lodged in her shoulder they are living apart. Fort Wayne Democratic editors of Indiana praised Governor Thomas R Marshall as nation’s top presidential choice. Pike County oil land leased drill test set near Pikeville farm of Frank Jones Lockhart township six smallpox deaths in South Bend immigrant outbreak with several recoveries.
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Brookville
Ind
Harry Ward
New Bath
Marshall
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Pike County
Petersburg
June &the Rovers Ol
Lockhart Township
This County
Frank Jones
Pikeville
South Bend
Jubilee colors mark 50th priest anniversary of Bishop Chatard
The diocese of Indianapolis observes the fiftieth anniversary of Francis Silas Chatard’s ordination on Friday June 14. Chatard has led the diocese since 1878 and was ordained at St John Lateran Rome on June 14, 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Francis Silas Chatard
Chatard
Church of St. John Lateran
Rome
Judge Orders Loan Sharks Into Court
Indianapolis June 8 The Marion county grand jury is to investigate the chat tel loan business immediately. Judge Markey ordered indictments against those charging excess interest and called for examination of books and ledgers to identify victims. Prosecutor Baker said he will aid victims and help draft new legislation to curb the small loan trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury
Markey
Criminal Court
Marion County
Lalgely
Grand Jury
Frank P. Baker
Time to Think It Over Portland Ind. Tyne On A Plea
On a charge of selling liquor without a license Charles Shannon pleaded gentility. He was fined 50 dollars and jailed thirty days.
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Portland
Ind
Tyne
Charles Shannon
Market quotations from Indianapolis and other markets
Grain and livestock prices across major markets are listed. Indianapolis reports wheat at 1.13 to 1.16, corn 0.80, oats 0.55, hay and timothy prices, cattle around 3.00, hogs about 5.00, lambs 5.00. Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, East Buffalo, and Toledo quotes follow with assorted wheat, corn, oats, cattle, hogs, sheep, and lamb prices and receipts.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Local Obituaries and Estate Filings Highlight City News
Arthur F. Miller qualified as administrator of Martha J. Miller’s estate. Memorial services for Greenville Lodge of Odd Fellows are set for Sunday, June 11 with Judge J. J. Weathers delivering the address. Mrs. Susan A. Mosier died of apoplexy at 1515 East Elm Street awaiting word from children. Mrs. Flanagan, formerly of this city, died in Chicago. she was a Chicago native. Frank Hublard filed suit against Ohio Falls Iron Company for 15.4 damages for injuries from a 1912 incident at the Sumbo shears area. a 600 pound iron piece caused injury. Stotsenburg & Weathers represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville Lodge of Odd Fellows
J. J. Weathers
Susan A. Mosier
Fast Elm Street
Frank Hublard
Ohio Falls Iron Company
Sumbo
Stotsenburg & Weathers
Man Sues Western Union for 3000 Damages in Ga Injury Case
Ernest McCormack files in circuit court a $3000 damages suit against the Western Union Telegraph Company. A lineman in a crew between Marietta and Smyrna, Ga, alleges a wire broke while lifting a pole with a block and tackle, striking him on the head and fracturing the skull. Attorneys Stotsenturge & Weathers represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McCormack
Western Union Telegraph Company
Marietta
Smyrna
Stotsenturge & Weathers
Plaintiy
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Health
A vintage ad copy mocks harsh measures and touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle bowel remedy. It claims the pills persuade the bowels to act rightly, offering health benefits and urging purchase at Knoefel Drug Co.
Allen's Foot Ease advertised as a daily foot comfort
An extensive 19th century promotional piece extolls Allen's Foot Ease as a superior antiseptic foot powder. It claims global use, 50 000 testimonials, and that it prevents friction and shoe wear while delivering comfort. The ad urges readers to buy locally for 25 cents and to request a free sample from Allen S Olmsted in LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rample
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Personal Mention and Social Notes From Local Briefs
Mrs. J. Treuter is quite ill at her home on Ekin avenue. Miss Mary Renshaw visits relatives at Lexington. The Glenwood Dancing Club will not dance tonight at Glenwood Park. James Flanagan of Chicago, formerly of this city, visits. Miss Carrie Armbruster heads to Middletown Ohio to visit relatives. Miss Virginia Laid goes to Great Bend Kansas for summer with sister Mrs. T. B. Dempster. Mrs. William ess will leave tomorrow to join her husband who has taken a city position. Miss Irene Rohiling, daughter of Henry Hohfling, graduates from the normal department of Chicago University. Mrs. John F. Platt visits Eva Van Sant and three nieces at Oakland City Indiana. Mrs. William Franzmann of Bloomingotn visits her parents. sister Sophia Haller will accompany her home. Fort S. Gwin, president of the Indiana State Bankers Association, returns from Princeton after addressing the annual meeting on bankers’ association value. Mrs. Charles D. Wolfe hosts her Friday club with a dinner at Illenview Farm. Guests include Mesdames Morris, Zinsmeister, Borgerding, Goodbub, Embs, Forman, Graf, Fougerrouse and Mrs. Morton of Beymour. Rev. H. C. Clippinger and family travel to Greencastle for DePauw University board meetings and class reunion activities.
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William
Irene Rohiling
Henry Hohfling
Chicago University
John F. Platt
East Sixth Street
Eva van Sant
Moeges
Ildred
Cora
Bessie Toodbub
Oakland City
Ind
William Franzmann
Bloomington
Charles Haller
Sophia Haller
Charles D. Wolfe
Illenview Farm
Mesdames R. W. Morris
J. Zinsmeister
George Borgerding
W. F. Goodbub
Antone Embs
James Forman
H. L. Graf
Frank Fougerrouse
FE. Morton
Beymour
Electric Bitters Featured As Health Remedy
A confident notice promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for weak nerves, indigestion, headaches, faintness, and dizziness in women. It claims the potion improves rest, complexion, and energy, appealing to readers seeking health and vitality.
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Joe Dixon
Committee Ia
United States Weather
Wilam B. McKintey
National Roosevelt Committee
Cook
Senator Joseph M. Dixon
State Cavalry
Connecticut
Antiles
Warren G. Harding
Diet
National League
R.hle
Philadelphia
Plank
Flen
Hamilton
Kritche
B. Brown
Allison
Stephens
Detroit
Rhe
Collins
Carrigan
Dubuc
Stanage
Cleveland
R.H.E
Caldwell, Warhop
Sweeney
Steen
Mitchell
Baskette
Masterly
R.le
American Association
Loulaville
Kansas City
Columbia
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Hit
J. Frederick Hoke
Cos
Tello
Eaat Buffalo
Teledo
Elieve
Moore Oil CO
York St
Columbue
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Incuerpo
Arthur F. Miller
Martha J. Miller
Mary Renshaw
Lexington
Glenwood Dancing Club
Glenwood Park
James Flanagan
Louisville
Carrie Armbruster
Virginia Laid
Great Bend
T. B. Dempster
Fort S. Gwin
Indiana State Bankers’ Association
Princeton
Association
Bankers’ Association
H. C. Clppinger
Trinity M. FE. Church
Mary Clippinger
Greencastle
Clippinger
Boards of Visitors and Trustees
Ir. J. F. Connell
DePauw University
Eudes Maat
Kacefel Beng Co
Claude A Siptason
Seer Abun Vember Eiesnion
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