Taft Support Woes Mark Republican Convention Runup
The draft delegate counts show Taft trailing Roosevelt La Follette and Cummins while Hughes and Lincoln gain. Reports cite defections from Mississippi and Georgia and a bribery claim involving a Louisiana delegate as tensions rise ahead of the convention opening.
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Chiease
Republican National Commission
Roosevelt
la Follette
Taft
Cummins
Charles FE. Hughes
Robert T. Lincoln
Chicago Coliseum to Host 12,000 at Republican Convention
The Chicago Coliseum prepares to welcome about 12,000 attendees for the Republican convention. Officials anticipate large crowds and prominent speakers shaping the party’s platform.
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Chicago
Final outcome more in doubt than ever
Baltimore reports quote Democratic leader Tageart denying any deal with Murphy over the Gaynor boom. Tageart and allies deny a New York report about nominating Senator O Gorman for temporary chairman. With one week left, the Democratic battle remains unsettled and Gaynor’s name may be forwarded to the Baltimore convention unless he vetoes.
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Baltimore
Murphy
New York
Thomas Tategart
Indiana
Marshall
Tangeart
Tageart
Senator O'Gorman
Gaynors
Nevada to use firing squad for execution under new law
Reno reports that Nevada adopts a firing squad as one of three methods for capital punishment after eliminating poison. Andrew Mircovitelh, condemned for murder, chooses to be shot. The law requires three riflemen to fire simultaneously at the heart with two loaded guns and one blank.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Tonopal
John Gregory
Arra
TERSE TELEGRAMS SUMMARY OF MULTIPLE EVENTS
A Stockholm express train collided with a freight train killing eighteen and injuring sixteen. A strong storm battered Cincinnati area with major damage. Perth Amboy strike violence appears near end after a week of rioting. A record rainstorm in St Louis caused flooding and heavy damage. Mexico conflict reports say federal troops and Orozco loyalists near ceasefire. Newark chosen as 1914 convention city for union in San Francisco. Lexington policeman wounded Sheriff Scott amid ongoing feud. Paris police arrest man Rousset for possessing Cuba and Mexico letters and 260 stolen mail pieces.
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Mexico
General Orozco
State Department
Newark
N. J
International Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
San Francisco
Lexington
B. R. McCann
Sheri Daniel W. Scott
Rousset
Paris
Cuba
Havana
Taft Platform Endorses Aldrich Plan While Roosevelt Denounces It
Taft forces push a six year presidential term and a mild endorsement of the Aldrich currency plan in contrast to Roosevelt’s platform which will repudiate it and push government control of currency. Fairbanks to chair resolutions. Roosevelts attack and new planks on suffrage referenda and recall.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Resolutions Committee
Tafters
Chiveeo
Taft
Senator Root
Hilles
Nicholas Murray Bretler
Charles Hopkins Clark
Startford
Conn
Root
Kelyves
Federal advances press Chihuahua amid mutiny fears
In El Paso on June 17 reports say General Campa and Colonel late reo were arrested and General Orozco sought sixty picked men as bodyguards. The arrest inflames rebels, mutiny fears rise, and federal forces push west toward Chihuahua driving smaller garrisons back to the main army.
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Campa
Latereo
Orozco
Juarez
Chihuahua
Santa Tomas
Actress Sanderson Denies Divorce Claims in Counter Suit
New York June 17 Jallia Sanderson the actress sues for divorce from Ted Sloan the former Indiana jockey. She files a reply to his counterclaim denying misconduct with Reynolds or Worthington and denies the charges.
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New York
Jallia Sanderson
Ted Sloan
Indiana
Reynolds
Worthington
Tornado Kills Twenty in Missouri’s Bates and Johnson Counties
A tornado swept Bates and Johnson counties in Missouri, killing twenty people and causing widespread damage. Emergency crews worked through the night to reach affected areas as residents assess losses and authorities coordinate relief efforts.
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Bates
Johnson Countries
Missouri
Thaw Seeks Freedom In Habeas Corpus Hearing
In White Plains on June 17 Harry K. Thaw begins a third habeas corpus bid to prove sanity and win release from asylum. Justice Keogh will hear the case without a jury as Thaw claims conspiracy by his enemies. his mother Mrs. Mary Thaw and sister Alice arrived with a suite near the hospital. The proceedings likely take two weeks, with a European trip possible if denied.
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White Plains
Matteawan
Jable
Stener
Afatteawan
Mary
Thaw
Alice
Coumtess
Yarmouth
Insanity Linked to Football Injury Shocks Alexandria
Raymond Grant twenty three of Alexandria Indiana, once a state champion player and Indiana University alumnus, is declared sane after a long illness traced to a head injury from a spiked shoe in a high school game. An Indianapolis doctor confirmed brain impact from the accident. Grant, who planned to teach history in Seattle, awaits admission to an Indianapolis hospital after authorities detained him.
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Alexandria
Ind
Raymond Grant
Grant
Tie
Indiana University
Seattle
J. G. Colllcott
Indianapolis
Kup
Joel
Anderson
Motorcycle wreck leaves Shelbyville youth with critical injuries
Shelbyville Indiana June 17 James Stewart twenty years old of this city may die of internal injuries the result of a collision with a horse while riding a motorcycle It was necessary to kill the animal one of its legs being broken Stewart was unconscious more than an hour and his machine was wrecked.
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Shelbyville
Ind
James Stewart
Stewart
Italian scientist uncovers tombs at ancient Resann te cropolis
In Rome on June 17 an Italian scientist explored the ancient Resann te cropolis of Cea and found twenty one rock hewn tombs containing bronze vases eliss and urns of great value. The necropolis dates from the first century of the empire.
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Rome
Resann Tecropolis
Cea
Indianapolis Car Crash Kills Driver and Passengers
A car carrying 24 people including Eva Hammond and James Mayo plunged down an embankment near Indianapolis on Sunday. Mrs Hammond and Mayo were killed, while others were injured.
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Indianapolis
Eva Hammond
James Mayo
Indianapolis Police Women Move to Aid in Social Reform
Mayor Shank backs appointing women as police assistants to combat the social evil. Amelia Keller touted as suitable food policewoman to address street girls' problems at night. Denney presses for a fixed closing date for resorts and police powers for women, citing a recent hotel raid and young arrests.
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Petess
Shank
Tor
Amelia Keller
CSS
Denney
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Shans
Ail Resorts
Sons
Dr. Keller
Dee
Desperate Owensboro Suspect Captured En Route to Prison
George Nuckhorn, wanted in Spencer county for killing J C Dawson and wounding James Bell, and also linked to a caper in Owensboro, was captured Sunday in a St Louis rooming house by Indiana prison agent Thomas Larmore and Captain Krause. He will be sent to the state prison via Vincennes with authorities to face murder charges.
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Andianapolis
George Nuckhorn
Spencer County
J.C. Dawson
James Bell
Owensboro
St. Lois
Thomas Larmore
Indiana
Bute
Po Hce
Teenagers' alleged train-stoning sparks chase in Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on June 17, Leroy Joyce 19 and Bent Colvin 17 were arrested on complaints by Detective Penny of the New York Central lines. Penny fired twice at the youths as the train passed. the boys escaped. They admit a grudge against the detective.
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Shelbyyville
Ind
Leroy Joyce
Bent Colvin
Penny
New York Central Tines
Bovs
Dtetective
Severe storm causes fatal traffic accident in Indiana
A violent wind and rainstorm near Economy and Rhiehbe resulted in a tree collapse trapping and fatally choking a driver. The wreck caused extensive damage and a fatal accident report followed. In Thorntown, Indiana, Jul 27, L. Culver died from injuries after a horse-drawn cart wrecked and left her unable to walk. Bloomington, Indiana, June 17, Ernest Landers pled guilty to bigamy and received a two to fourteen year sentence in the state reformatory before marriage.
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Minele
Ind
Simniday
Rhiehbe Us
Harriett Conger
Tor Conehman
Thorntown
Und
L. Culver
Here
Bloomington
Ernest Landers
Atlanta
Lttle
State Reformatory
Woman Dies Struck by Train on Local Track
Lawrenceburg Indiana June 17 Mrs Peter Marshine seventy five walking home on the railroad track was struck and killed by a passenger train while returning from decorating her son's grave. The accident occurred on a track near the burial site and emergency crews attended the scene.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Peter Marshine
Split in Republican ranks over Taft contest and Penrose era
The article reports a widening split among Republicans as Taft contested delegates loom, with fears of a party bolt and bids to heal rifts. It notes Penrose repeatedly posing for Kodak pictures, Mackenzie planning exit, Cannon and Power commenting, Littauer joking about two dollars, and Crane pacing as delegates discuss local conditions and southern prospects.
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National Committee
Taft
Nations
Littauer
Nevada
Roosevelt
Joe Kealing
Littaner
South
Tornado Devastates Zanesville Church and Town
A Sunday morning tornado blasted Zanesville OL causing two deaths and multiple injuries. At St. Thomas Catholic Church 640 worshippers faced a collapse, with the golden cross toppled from a 75 foot steeple as debris rained through the auditorium. Damage statewide reaches into the hundreds of thousands.
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Dune
Segres
St. Thomas Catholic Church
Celeby
JT. P. Rorhe
Aiditarium
Thomas Skinfan
Aod Jebo F. Pxnan
Aed
Hus
Ftpes Lveres
Electric Bitters Endorsement for Women’s Health
A midcentury testimonial extols Electric Bitters as a woman's health remedy. It links bright nerves, clear skin, restful sleep, and strong muscles to the medicine, claiming it cures indigestion backache headaches fainting and dizziness. Ends with a sales note: 60c at Knoefel Drug Co.
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Knoefel Drug
National League and American League Scores and Local Telecom Strike
National and American League results summarized with team scores and key players. Local Shelbyville area notes report Patroma of the Central Union Telephone company resisting a $1.25 monthly toll hike with sixty subscribers signing a pledge and a committee forming to pursue an independent local company.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Patroma
Central Union Telephone Company
Roegstown
Yiciolty
Grief Drives Mother to Take Her Life and Her Sons
Chicago June 17. Coroner jury reports grief over the birth death of a baby girl a month old led a Indianapolis woman to asphyxiate herself and her two sons. The tragedy stems from overwhelming sorrow and the suspect beliefs about the infant's fate.
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Chicago
Corone
N. Edwards
Indi Olls
The Cuban Revolt Dying, Says War Secretary
Havana June 17 The secretary of war reports 600 rebels surrendering and 150 offering to surrender while official confirmation of General Estenez's death remains absent. He expresses confidence the revolt is dying out.
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Havana
Estenez
Girl Defends Self Against Purse Snatcher in Indianapolis
A sixteen year old girl, Esther Blawson, with her aunt Ida Slawson, fought off a purse snatcher in Indianapolis. She drew two long pins from her hat and stabbed the assailant until he fled. The text also notes an unrelated line about the French Red Cross using aeroplanes in work.
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Indianapolis
Esther Blawson
Ida Slawson
The Way Spaniards Smoke in a Curious Roast
The account describes Spaniards as expert smokers in a lively scene. A native takes a heavy cigarette draw, swallows wine from a bottle without spilling, then exudes smoke in clouded breaths. He inhales the smoke again and blows it out with casual ease.
Frightful Cough Leads to Broken Ribs in Neenah
A man in Neenah Wisconsin suffered severe coughing pain and two broken ribs. Doctors say Dr King’s New Discovery would have helped end persistent coughs and healing chills. Mrs Effie Morton of Missouri endorses it as a Godsend for a weak sore throat and lingering cough.
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Neenah
Wis
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