Taft and Roosevelt face possible party rupture in Chicago
President Taft issues a sharp statement accusing Theodore Roosevelt of traitorous tactics and signaling a likely bolt if Taft secures the renomination. The open break is seen as almost certain with Ohio Republicans split over Taft and Roosevelt. Senator Dixon said Roosevelt may hint at refusing unfair treatment at Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Cleveland
Louis Kiv
Ohio
Two Drowned As Steamer Planks Break At Seattle Dock
A Seattle disaster on Puget Sound Sunday left two people dead Mrs Leonard and Carl Braden aged three and over fifty injured. The Fiver steamer incident caused chaos as a crowd surged the gang plank failed and passengers were hurled into the water lifebelts ropes and hooks saved many from the bay.
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Seattle
Wash
Puget
Sound
Leonard
Carl Braden
Pandemoni
Weather snapshot across major cities
Temperatures vary with conditions across the nation. New York 68 with partly cloudy skies, Houston 66 clear, Denver 52 partly cloudy, San Francisco 50 cloudy, St. Paul 48 cloudy, Chicago 44 partly cloudy, Indianapolis 75 clear, St. Louis 80 clear, New Orleans 74 cloudy with showers and cooler conditions noted in Washington 76 clear.
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New York
Hoston
Denver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Washington
Reverend W H Roberts Served Long as Presbyterian Clerk
Rev W H Roberts longtime stated clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly is noted for his years of service. He held the clerkship through multiple assemblies and aided governance of the church.
Presbyterians Push Precedent To Route Business
In Louisville Kentucky on May 20 the Presbyterian assembly faced a clash as the executive commission moved to postpone all other business to tackle one subject. Stated Clerk Roberts warned this violated precedents, but his objection was overruled by a two thirds vote. The measure was followed by another order for Thursday, deepening the fracture of long standing docket customs.
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Richmond
Ind
Isaac Parry
Dr. Roberts
Methodism Keeps Discipline Rigid for Four More Years
In Minneapolis on May 20 the general conference voted viva voce to retain the proscribed amusements paragraph in the book of discipline. The tally stood 146 to 369, a narrow 75 vote margin in favor of retention.
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Minneapolis
General Conference
Funeral of a King Opens in Copenhagen
The chapel in Christianborg palace hosts the official lying in state for King Frederick. The coffin lies on a high ca†halque, covered with royal flags and a red velvet mantle. The orb, scepter, sword, orders, and shield rest atop. Silver candelabra mark corners. historic silver from Roseborg castle decorates the scene. About 2,000 wreaths fill the floor.
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Copenhagen
Christianborg Palace
Frederick
Roseborg
Aeroplane Plunged Into Crowd at Amesbury
London May 20 a military aviator descent caused a crowd to surge forward resulting in one death and four injuries before police could intervene in Amesbury.
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London
Amesbury
Texas launched as greatest superdreadnought at Newport News
The battleship Texas, hailed as the United States navy’s top superdreadnought, was launched at Newport News. In Nahant, James Barr of Lynn Massachusetts died when his balloon ascension failed and his parachute did not open. Three seminary students in New York leave to study for Roman Catholic priesthood. The Confederate States of America seal, missing for decades, was found for Battle Abbey’s Confederate museum. Ohio delegates to Chicago appear split between Taft and Roosevelt with slight Roosevelt edge. In Millwood Georgia a pistol duel left Rev. C C Bennet dead and Carey Bennett wounded over affair tensions.
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James Barr
Lynn
Masa
Nahant
General Seminary
Protestant Episcopal Church
New York
Confederate States of America
Battle Abbey
Ohio
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Ina
Millwood
C. C. Bennet
Carey Bennett
Miners Glad to Return to Work After Eight Week Pause
Wilkesbarre PA May 29 192? Officials report final conference with coal operators in Philadelphia will end a seven week suspension and begin mine resumption. Repair crews rush to clear water and gas enabling Wednesday mining in some mines though most will start end of this week or early next. Estimated losses exceed 68 million dollars across wages profits supplies rail freight and trade.
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Wilkesbarre
White
Mine Workers’ Union
Coal Operators’ Committee
Philadelphia
Baer
Philadelphia & Heading
Ready to Die in Boston Electric Chair
Rev Clarence V T Richeson the slayer Avis Linnell is to be executed by electric chair shortly after midnight tonight. Warden Bridges cannot reveal the exact time but witnesses may be notified. The condemned man told the warden I am all ready to go to the chair and the sooner I die the better for all concerned. He spent his last Sunday discussing religious topics with attending clergymen.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
General Bridges
Richeson
Warden Bridges
Tragic Suspected TB Victim Takes Poison in Lafayette
Miss Blanche Howard twenty three of Lafayette Indiana swallowed two ounces of carbolic acid to end her life fearing tuberculosis. She died three hours after the poisoning. A winter cold left one lung affected and this worry troubled her.
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Lafayette
Ind
Blanche Howard
Miss Howard
Kentucky prospector finds gold ore near Bradfordsville
Lebanon Kentucky May 20 R H Lambe found rock near Bradfordsville that appeared to contain gold. He sent specimens to an assayer who confirmed the metal is gold but it runs only 1.20 to the ton. The mine would be profitable only at about 3 dollars per ton.
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Lebanon
R. H. Lambe
Bradfordsville
Fire Claims One Million Dollar Loss in Houston
A Sunday morning blaze in Houston's central business district destroyed the six story Stowers building and three other structures while damaging four more. The fire caused about one million dollars in losses.
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Houston
Tex
Stowers
Lake Mohonk Conference Adjourns As Peace Movement Launches
Mohonk Lake New York May 20 The Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration adjourned after the announcement of a nationwide movement to unite United States churches with the drive for international peace.
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Mohonk Lake
N. Y
Lake Mohonk
United States
Business conditions improve in 1911 says IRS
Commissioner Cabell releases analysis of corporation tax returns for 1910 and 1911 showing better general business conditions. For the first ten months of the current year the returns total $28,278,114, down $1,154,236 from the same period last year.
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Washington
Taft Commission Begins Panama Election Supervision
In Colon at voting booths the Taft commission led by United States Minister Dodge Colonel Goethals and Colonel Greene plans phased voter registration with small guard present. The panel will settle disputes, supervise until after voting, amid past riots, as Panama elections set for July.
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Washington
Colon
Taft
Republic of Panama
United States
Dodge
Goethals
Greene
Army
Panama
Levee Breach Floods Parishes As Mississippi Flood Rages
In Louisiana on May 20 the left bank levee near Dr Yorden's plantation failed, sending floodwaters south through Avorelles parish into St Landry. Melville reported waist-deep water, and the breach widened to 209 feet as engineers fought the river. Separately in Chicago, May 20 the Republican subcommittee adjourned without naming a temporary chairman, leaving the choice to Warry Sr New.
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New Orleans
Bivinella
Dr. Yorden
Odenburg
Avorelles Parish
St. Landry
Melville
Chicago
Warry Sr. New
National League baseball results with mixed scores
In Chicago Brooklyn wins over Chicago with a spread of runs. At Cincinnati New York edges Cincinnati by four. At St. Louis Philadelphia falls by three as Brennan Devin Harmon Wingo lead the teams. American League reports no Sunday games. American Association lists Milwaukee at Minneapolis, Louisville at Indianapolis, Kansas City at St. Paul, and Columbus at Toledo with various scores.
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St. Louis— Rhe
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brennan
Devin
Harmon and
Wingo
American Association
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Gasoline Cars on Railroads May Revolutionize Transport
An innovative gasoline electric passenger car aims to transform rail travel. Judge Cook authorized purchase of three electric cars for the C B R & C railroad, planning steam retirement and exclusive use of the new system. Chicago Terre Haute & Eastern Railway has bought three cars at Terre Haute with five more on order, while two Indiana interurban firms seek demonstrations.
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Nfaytington
Ind
Padares
Judge Cook
Efupinet
Portland
Jude Cook
Ase
Fould
J. Curtis
Aesoline Electric
Chicago, Terre Hute & Rastern
Terre Haute
Indiana
Fire Rages Through Marion Courthouse Square
A prolonged blaze in Marion on Courthouse Square caused extensive damage. The Firet National Bank, Woolworth Five and Ten store, and Swayze Market suffered heavy losses as the city fought flames with local and Keokuk volunteers for over twelve hours.
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Marion
Uid
Marion Fre Department
Vebunte
Courthoree Square
Uegro
Fare Eral Fesus
Cies
Wilson
Keokome
Firet National Bank
Woolworth
Swayze
Indiana coal miners and operators fail to settle wage dispute
After three days of joint sessions in Terre Haute the Indiana coal miners and operators adjourned without progress on the weekly pay demand. Leaders say the main obstacle remains the weekly wage. John P B White and Frank Hayes of the I M W are expected to help forge a settlement. Indianapolis hosts semi annual lodge and Rebekah assembly events drawing about 2906 visitors.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
John PB. White
Frank Hayes
International Organization
Indianapolis
O. PF
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekahs
James S. Draper
Anna Pether
Temorzoe
Frank Beeler
Inven
John Beeler
Fast Main Street
Henry Rouetler
AL HH. Metguiddy
P. Finney
South Bend
ALA. Department
Shortages Reported for East Chicago Officials
Indiana state board of accounts sent Governor Marshall reports detailing shortages in six former East Chicago officials accounts. Direct bars total $9,462.39 with constructive charges at $5,663.95, amid shortages alleged in Lake County.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Accounts
Marshall
East
Chicago
Lake County
Confessed Gang Burglaries Revealed by Youths
Two juvenile gangs confessed to fourteen robberies of stores and dwellings after police questioned them at headquarters. The statements clarified a well organized plan of thieving and cleared up a long list of prior incidents.
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Young
Indianapolis
James M. Lynch Re elected President of ITU
James M. Lynch is again elected president of the International Typographical Union. The victory reinforces leadership as the union charts its policy for the upcoming term.
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International Typographical Union
Indians May Receive Hero Award At Lengthy Trial
A garbled report notes a trial involving James McLenehan and Fred Bar over an incident at a lengthier event. The piece references police action and potential rewards, with unclear chronology and local names.
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May
James McLenehan
Fred Bar
Fire losses noted in state prominent at year end
A lengthy crisis report details extensive fire losses across the country. It cites damaged homes and businesses, costly insurance claims, and calls for stricter safety measures and reporting from fire departments.
Malaria Threat and Cure Promised by Electric Bitter
A historic notice links malaria spread to mosquitoes during tropical voyages and cites Father Damien’s era. It touts Electric Bitters as a remedy that kills malaria germs, restores appetite and strength, and quotes a testimonial from W. Fretwell of Lucama, praising the cure after three bottles.
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Wo. Fretwell
Lucama, N
Knoefel Drug Co
Deadlock over bills in two houses dominates Washington scene
Washington May 20. Deadlock looms as the House and Senate diverge on key bills. Prolonged wrangling over war tax, coinage reform, and other measures hints at a stalled Congress. News notes include remarks by Speaker Clark and Representative Mann amid a tense political climate.
Local residents and visitors mark spring social season
Personal mentions list Mrs Lida McCord heading to New York, Hilda Hinkelein returning from Dallas, and several others visiting relatives in the city from Ostond to Memphis. The Triangulars host a dance at Lenwood Park Friday night May 7 11. Mississippi to Indianapolis travel noted as well as engagements and weddings in the town.
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Mullie Oconner
Virginia Leppe
Memphis
Iva Adams Appointed Administratrix of Adams Estate
Iva Adams was today named administratrix of the estate of John Quincy Adams, deceased, by the local probate authority.
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Iva Adams
John Quincy Adams
Dr Kings New Discovery Restores Joliet Woman’s Breath
A Joliet woman credits Dr Kings New Discovery with ending a dreadful typhoid pneumonia cough that resisted other treatments. The medicine is praised as a quick safe throat and lung remedy with a guaranteed bottle price of 50 cents to 1 dollar. Trial bottles are offered by Knoefer Drug Co. The rest of the text notes baseball strike discussions among team owners and managers, with Detroit and Philadelphia figures named.
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J. J. Cox
Joliet
Knoefer Drug Co
Tigers
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson
Detroit
Neves
Washington Club
Farrell
New York
Navin
Shibe
Jotaigen
Mexican rebel force reportedly elusive to federal search
The report states that the Mexican rebel force has scattered and federal authorities are finding it difficult to locate the revolutionist army amid ongoing conflict.
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1 Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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East Spring Street
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Claire Evelyn Henderson
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Second Presbyterian Church
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