Real Battle Flares in Indiana Convention Contests
The pre convent ion campaign heats as Taft and Roosevelt forces clash over Indiana seats. Crane leads Taft. Flinn heads Roosevelt aims to unseat Taft delegates. Contested four at large and district delegates spark nationwide stake fears of volatile convention turmoil.
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Republican National Committee
Roosevelt-Beveridge
Taft-New
Chicago
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Crane
Indiana
Beveridge
Roosevelt
California
National Committee
Johnson
Taft
Missouri
Hadley
South Dakota
Flinn
Roosevelt Forces
Fllan
Roger C. Sullivan
Sullivan
Willam F. Stone
Natonal Committee
Chicayzo
Coliseum
Roosevelt Special Train Ready To Leave For Chicago
A rumor from Oyster Bay claims a special Grand Central train stands ready to depart at Roosevelt's signal to rush him to Chicago. The timing is unspecified and based on unverified chatter in the New York rumor mill.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Grand Central Station
Roosevelt
Chicago
Weather observations from yesterday by U S Weather Bureau
Yesterday's p m readings show temperatures in New York 64, Boston 58, Denver 54, San Francisco 54, St Paul 60, Chicago 64, Indianapolis 71, St Louis 68, New Orleans 72, Washington 66. Weather described as generally fair with cloud cover varying from cloudy to clear and light rain in places.
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Temr
New York
Beston
Denver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Washington
Democrats Prepare for Baltimore Convention Delegates Arrive
New York reports plans for the Democratic convention in Baltimore with National Chairman Mack and Urey Woodson finalizing duties. Alaska, Porto Rico, D C and Philippines delegations file no contests. Carter Harrison wing rumored to challenge Roger Sullivan in Cook County. Colonel A J Daley arrives as Alaska delegate. Two Colorado and two Idaho women delegates join the slate. Baltimore hall to seat 15000 as reporters anticipate improved convention coverage.
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New York
Baltimore
Mack
Urey Woodson
Democratic Committee
Kentucky
Woodson
Alaska
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
Philippines
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Roger Sullivan
Cook County
A. J. Daley
Colorado
Idaho
Murder Charge After Bronx Child Death
Joseph J Mc Kenna, 33, held without bail for inquest into the death of six year old Bridget Ekstrom found strangled in the Bronx apartment house cellar. Police say Mc Kenna admitted involvement in the girl’s death.
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New York
Joseph J. McKenna
Bridget Ekstrom
Bronx
McKenna
Supreme Court backs Tacoma anti-treating ordinance
Washington State supreme court upholds Tacoma's ordinance prohibiting treat receiving in public places. The report notes the ruling as part of TERSE TELEGRAMS roundup of current legal and political items.
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Washington State Supreme Court
Tacoma
Two U S Battleships Ordered to Havana Amid Race Tensions
In June 1906 Washington ordered two United States battleships from Key West to Havana after Minister Beaupre reported riots and anti Negro demonstrations. The move aimed to deter violence as fears rose among locals and foreigners in the Cuban capital. The request came from Havana's conservative and foreign communities seeking U S protection.
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Washington
United States
Key West
Havana
Mineter Beaupre
State Department
Beaupre
Osterharts
Taft narrowly escapes ocean collision near Virginia
President Taft and Mrs. Taft with guests on the naval yacht Mayflower narrowly avoided a collision with the steamer Northland in Chesapeake Bay near Smith's Point light as they traveled to Hampton Roads. The Northland halted and veered away just in time, catching the guests by surprise at dawn.
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Old Point Comfort
President
Taft
Northland
Chesapeake Bay
Smith's Point Light
Hampton Roads
Posey
Outlaw Tornow Evades Chase in Olympic Mountains
Tacoma reports John Tornow, the insane outlaw, remains at large in the Olympic mountains. Chehalis County commissioners order the posse to abandon the manhunt unless Tornow is captured by June 25 after killing at least six people. The posse now has seven woodsmen and has failed to catch him, though tracks are often found.
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Tacoma
Wash
John Tornow
Olympic Mountain Range
Chehalis County
Tornow
Hog Survives 100 Day Plus Fast Under Ruins
A hog trapped under a church wreck near Evergreen Alabama since February 21 was found alive on Sunday. The animal, weakened from confinement, was able to eat and drink after more than 100 days without food or water, possibly a record for such a fast.
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Alabama
Mobile
Ala
Evergreen
Italians claim victory at Zanzur oasis report
General Caneva sent to the government a detailed report on Saturdays Italians victory at the Zanzur oasis. Turks suffered at least 1000 killed while Italian losses were eleven killed and eight officers and 252 men wounded.
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Rome
Caneva
Zanzur Oasis
Socialist Rep Berger impeaches Judge Hanford in Washington
Representative Berger of Milwaukee files impeachment against Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle after he deprived Leonard Olsen of citizenship on grounds of socialism. The move marks a sharp clash over political beliefs and federal judiciary authority.
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Hanford
Washington
Berger
Milwaukee
Seattle
Leonard Olsen
Rockefeller adds bedrooms but mansion valued at 100000
Tarrytown June 10 Rockefeller's million dollar Pocantico Hill mansion expansion adding ten bedrooms is assessed at only 100000, a value cited in a statement by his lawyer to the board of assessors.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John .D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hill
Rockefeller
Board of Assessors
Death Claims Two Rebel Army Divisions in Mexican Desert
Six hundred of Orozco s forces fled from Cuator Clengas and perished in Bolson de Maplmi after dividing. Fugitives abandoned provisions and raced to a desert well, where thirst and confusion led to a fatal crush as rebels jumped the shaft. Of 1 190 in the second division only about four hundred survived the march. Desolate bodies dotted the plains and the valley earned the name Llanura de Muerte, Plain of Death.
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Los Angeles
Orozco
Bolson de Maplmi
Cuator
Clengas
Mexico
Tscalon
Nelirium
Aubert
Llanura de Muerte
Plain of Death
Man Ends Life After Fifteen Years of Attempts
Indianapolis records a suicide as Harry Jarreld dies within an hour after swallowing poison. He had long suffered a death wish and repeatedly attempted self harm for about fifteen years. He had been drinking and out of work for some time.
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Indianapolis
Harry Jarreld
Jarreld
National League and American League Contests Quick Look
A compact recap of major league matchups with teams and lineups listed. Entries show Cleveland Detroit St Louis Chicago and New York games with scores, pitchers, and batters noted in terse ledger style.
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American League
Cleveland
Phil'd Ilphia
Coombs
Egans
George
Creer
O'Neill
St. Louis
Boston
Bedtent
Carrigan
Mitchell
Detroit
Rale
Washington
Hughes
Musser
Henry
WiHett and Onslow
Chicago
RHE
Fisher and
Sweeney
Mogridge
Block
Stephens
New York
American Association Match Results Brief
Scores from multiple games: Cohenbus Minneapolis 6 Second game Minneapolis 2 Columbus 4. Louisville 6 Kansas City 2 Second game Kansas City 1 Louisville 5. Toledo 6 St Paul 4 Second game Toledo 12 St Paul 4. Indianapolis 7 Milwaukee 3.
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Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Siding Collision Kills One Injures Dozens Near Bedford
A Monon fast mail train and a Louisville and Bloomington accommodation train collided head on at a sand pit siding four miles south of Bedford. One man, J. P. McClure mail clerk, died. Edward F. Riley of the Bronx suffered serious injuries. The crash hurled the accommodation back 309 yards as passengers fled.
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Real
Ind
Monon
Elder
Delap
Loulaville
Bloomington
Bedford
J. P. McClure
Edward F. Riley
Bronx
New York
Sandpit
White River Hill
Jesap
More Prosecutions In Indiana Accounts Discrepancies
Governor Marshall has certified reports from the state board of accounts detailing alleged discrepancies in the accounts of nearly twenty former public officials. The attorney general will forward each case to the prosecutors with instructions to sue to settle the accounts. Direct charges total 9485.20 dollars and constructive charges total 4428.79 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Henan
State Board of Accounts
Train wreck leaves horse killed and rider unscathed
Mrs. Marry Hunter of two miles northeast Anderson was ejected from a buggy after a Pennsylvania railroad crossing accident. Her horse died from the fright and the buggy was smashed, but Mrs. Hunter suffered no injuries.
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Anderson
Ind
Marry Hunter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hutnter
Indianapolis to close immoral resorts by December first
Indianapolis officials plan a program to close establishments used for immoral purposes. A formal police department order is expected soon directing closure by December 1 and banning future rental for such uses.
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Indianapolis
Police
Local Conductor Sacrifices Toe to Save Life
In Wabash Indiana June 10 Frank Oswalt an Interurban conductor saved his life by freeing his foot when his toe was crushed in a rail frog as a streetcar backed toward him. He lost the great toe on his right foot but escaped serious injury.
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Aleutian
Alaska
Kimmerling
Chalona
Charles H. Langford
Hattiesburg
Miss
Washington Monument
W. G. Conrad
Montana
Teis S
Binker
Senate
Thomas F. Walsh
Wabash
Ind
Frank Oswalt
Lfe
Oswalt
Dying From Auto Accident Injuries In Huntington
Mrs. Dr. Shoemaker of Majenica dies at a Huntington hospital from injuries after her husband’s stalled car backed onto her as she laid blocks under the wheels on a hill.
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Huntington
Ind
Dr. Shoemaker
Majenica
Farmer in Princeton Hang Attempt Ends in Rescue
Charles Davis a 35 year old farmer in Princeton Indiana attempted suicide by hanging in a barn at his home. His wife discovered him in time to cut the rope and save his life.
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Princeton
Ind
Charles Davis
Farmer Josiah Pittman Dies After Quick Run to Neighbors
Warsaw Indiana June 10 Josiah Pittman a fifty year old farmer collapsed and died of heart failure while running half a mile to a burning neighbor's home. The tragedy occurred in the heat of the day and emergency crews were unable to revive him.
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Warsaw
Ind
Josiah Pittman
Passenger Train Struck by Storm Turmoil at Bigelow
A Kansas City report says a passenger train hit a storm near Bigelow Kansas on June 10. Hail and wind shattered car windows and terrorized the passengers as the cars rocked and swayed.
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Kansas City
Bigelow
Kan
Mrs. Schenck Freed After Jury Deadlock
Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenck, indicted for trying to poison her millionaire husband John Q Schenck, has been released from custody after Judge Jordan ruled the district attorney allowed three terms to pass without bringing her to trial.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenck
John Q. Schenck
Jordan
End of the War Hopes Tied to Enrile Arrest
Gonzales C. Enrile, once financial agent of the Mexican revolution, is arrested in El Paso after being wounded on a train to Los Angeles. Mexican officials claim his downfall signals the war’s near end, as he allegedly funded the rebellion and sought extradition proceedings.
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el Paso
Tex
Assassina
Gonzales C. Enrile
Paso Enrile
Juerez
Los Angeles
Texas Rangers
United States
Clifton
Ariz
Enrite
Taft
Rangers
Enrile
Chihuahua
Juarez
Gonzales
Orozco
Trozco
Lawyers Seize Grand Jury Books From Judge Markey
A team of lawyers hired by loan agencies, whose ledgers and card indices are with the grand jury, forced entry into Criminal Court Judge Markey's chambers to reclaim the records. He declined to order their return, estimating a week to ten days for the grand jury examination. Prosecutor Frank B. Baker offered free legal aid to the loan agencies “victims,” and many accepted.
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Indianapolis
Grand Jury
Markey
Criminal Court
Frank B. Baker
Vietima
Double Tragedy in Indianapolis Husband Kills Wife Then Himself
In Indianapolis on June 10 Mrs. Josephine Alford forty six was shot by her husband William forty then killed himself. The crime occurred on a residence porch area as neighbors watched in horror. Alford had been enraged by his wife leaving him.
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Indianapolis
Josephine Alford
William
Alford
Submarine Vandermaire Lost After Sinking
Cherbourg report June 10 states all hope of recovering the Vandermaire wreck is abandoned. The submarine sank Saturday after being struck by the battleship St Louis with a crew of two officers and twenty two men. It is believed the officers and crew died instantly.
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Hopalosaly
Cherbourg
Vandermaire
St. Louis
o@cere
Saluting the Blind a Helpful Suggestion by Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes argues that courtesy aids social life for all, especially for the blind and others deprived of normal social avenues. He notes the human desire to be noticed and urges daily salutations to brighten the blind person’s street journeys and daily tasks.
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Albert
Barnes
B. S
Columbus
A Friendly Salutation For The Blind
A discussion on how to greet a blind person with proper recognition. It suggests using both the speaker’s and the listener’s names to aid identification and comfort, proposing greetings like "John Smith, Mr. Brown, good morning" to help the blind recognize friends quickly. The piece links courtesy to happiness and mutual cheeriness.
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Brown
Mr. Brown
John Smith
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promises Quick Burns and Wound Healing
National waves of praise greet Bucklen’s Arica Salve claimed to heal burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and more. Advertisers tout its rapid effect as a remedy for boils ulcers eczema sore lips piles and other afflictions with Knoefel Drug Co selling the product.
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Bucklen
Knoefel Drug Co
Panama channel defined as a waterway not a canal
The Chicago Inter Ocean reprints a description by Colonel William C. Gorgas explaining the Panama Channel concept. It details Gatun lake and dual river dams forming a sea to lake route with locks lifting ships 85 feet into Gatun and 55 feet down to the Pacific, noting Gatun lake spans over 150 square miles.
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Bigate
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Panama Channel
William C. Gorgas
The
American Medical Association
Panama
Gatun Lake
Gatun
Chagres River
Chicago
Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs Sold in Wisconsin
A Neensh man suffers broken ribs after severe coughing and Dr King s New Discovery is pitched as a cure. The ad claims a teaspoonful ends coughs and persistent use fights stubborn colds and weak lungs. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri endorses the remedy as life saving. Free trial bottles and discounted sizes are offered at Kneesfel Drug Co.
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Neensh
Wis
Kneesfel Drug Co
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POSSE
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Democratic National Committee
American Press Association
National League
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Custady
Agam
Western Union Telegraph Company
Albert S. Barnes
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