Harmony Ruling By Unanimous Convention Vote
Des Moines July 2 Republican state convention nominates Gov A B Cummins for Governor and ticket by acclamation with one exception, the state superintendent. tariff plank by Senator Allison. Platform endorses Roosevelt and aims for unity amid mixed views on tariff policy.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Charles A. Bishop
David J. Palmer
F. J. Riggs
Harmony
Allison
Cummins
Dolliver
Lacey
Consins
Iowa
WNOE
Kendall
Albia
Games Wilson
Roosevelt
Dissension Forces New Negro Suffrage League Formed
Dissension in Louisville as Virginia and New England representatives form the National Negro Suffrage League in opposition to parts of the Afro American council constitution. Gov. Hays of Richmond leads the new body which claims no hostility to the council.
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Louisville
Varied Weather and Yachting Notes From July Fourth
Butte Montana reports snow on the Fourth of July in a noted pattern. Newport Rhode Island notes the American Cup races resuming with the Reliance once again showing superiority over the Columbia amid a 30 mile course.
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Butte
Mont
Lhat
Ewport
R. L
Windward
Leeward
Columbia
Peruna Endorsements and Free Treatment Offer
A reader testimonial praises Peruna as a tonic boosting energy and relieving backache. A New York reader recounts cure of stomach and pelvic catarrh after using Peruna. Dr Hartman offers free treatment for female catarrhal diseases to encourage summer applicants via The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Perma Medicine Co
Columbus Ohia
Sabbath committee report on Jewish Sabbath sparks debate
Detroit July 2 The Sabbath committee report to the central conference of American rabbis provoked extensive discussion. Members questioned whether Sunday services in Jewish temples were schismatic for Reform Jews. The report was sent back to the commission to be revised into definite resolutions with specific recommendations.
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Detroit
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Voorsanger
San Francisco
Philipson
Cincinnati
Silverman
Postmaster General Awards Money Order Blanks Contract
Washington July 2 Postmaster General Payne awarded printing money order blanks to Paul Herman of Rutherford NJ as the lowest of fourteen bids. The $300 000 to $350 000 next fiscal year contract aims to save about 45000 over four years. Herman faced opposition from Wynkopf Hallenbeck Crawford NY and United Typothetae of America. Superintendent Metcalf of the money order bureau was dismissed recently over alleged indiscretion in seeking Herman’s withdrawal in favor of the current contractor.
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Washington
Payne
Paul Herman
Ruttherford
N. J
Herman
Wynkopf Hallenbeck Crawford Company
New York
United Typothetae of America
Metcalf
Money Order Bureau
Delicate Ground The Russian Answer Sparks US Protest
Washington July 2 The state department released a statement explaining delays in forwarding a petition by American Jews about Russian anti Jewish violence. Officials noted Russia’s timing on a Manchurian issue and China ties complicate relations while Cassini declined to comment. The situation remains delicate.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Russia
United States
China
Manchuria
Cassini
St. Petersburg
Nip and Tuck club sparks Indiana gubernatorial hints
The Nip-and-Tuck club near Newcastle yields fresh political gossip as former Attorney General William L. Taylor and Lieutenant Governor Gilbert of Fort Wayne move toward a Republican gubernatorial bid. J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette breaks ice by announcing first. Hal Shideler remains noncommittal. Indianapolis hosts major labor headquarters and a growing union influence, with National Association of Manufacturers and Parry boosting campaigns from the city. Interurban transit and new dining service ideas surface as Union Traction plans a puffet dining trial. In Worth Vernon, old-time counterfeiter Mike Lorann dies in Osgood. Levy, sister Missouri Rittenhouse, once led the band behind imitation ten-dollar bills.
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Indianapolis
Newcastle
William L. Taylor
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Hal Shideler
Marion
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
National Association of Manufacturers
D. M. Parry
Parry
Manufacturers’ Organization
Union Traction System
Worth Vernon
Ind
Tike Lor
Osgood
United States
Levy
Missouri Rittenhouse
Notre Dame awards Laetare Medal to Charles J. Bonaparte
The Laetare medal was presented to Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore at the cardinal's residence. Rev James Barnes of Holy Cross College officiated and Cardinal Gibbons offered commendation for the honored Catholic.
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Notre Dame
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
University of Notre Dame
Ind
James Barnes
Holy Cross College
Cardinal Gibbons
Harbor Deaths Prompt Race to Recover Drowned Men
In Michigan City Indiana a Pole named Martin Pardock drowned in the harbor becoming the fourth victim of a deep hole danger. Earlier the life saving crew dragged three boys from the water. In Newcastle Indiana deputy marshal Yost was wounded by a shot fired at him from an ambush with two women arrested on charges of shooting him.
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Michigan City
Ind
Martin Pardock
Newcastle
Yost
Lightning Storm Ravages Wisconsin Towns
A severe electrical storm on July 2 in Wisconsin caused river flooding, extensive road and bridge damage, and numerous house fires from lightning strikes. Inmates were stunned in some cases but no fatalities reported. Livestock losses were heavy.
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T's
Wis
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Beats Kid Carter in Six Rounds
In Philadelphia at the Industrial Athletic club the bout lasted six rounds with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien defeating Kid Carter of Brooklyn in a hard clean fast fight from start to finish.
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Philadelphia
Jack” O’brien
Kid” Carter
Brooklyn
Industrial Athletic Club
Inland Steel mill shuts. Hammond feels boom town hit
Eight hundred workers at the Inland Steel mill in Indiana Harbor lose jobs as the plant closes indefinitely after officials refuse to sign the machinists wage scale. The town of Hammond, seen as the area’s main boon, faces economic hardship due to the shutdown.
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Inland Steel Company
Hammond
Ind
Indiana Harbor
Turmoil in Winslow After Attempted Arson on Newspaper and Barn
Huntingburg Indiana July 2 The town of Winslow fifteen miles west is in turmoil after an attempted arson on the Dispatch office and J H McConnell barn. Fear grips residents as fires are believed to be tied to liquor agitation with saloons banished. Armed men patrol streets fearing for their lives in a town of about 1000 people in Pike county near a mining region. Last winter a legislative bill to make Winslow the county seat was proposed.
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Huntingburg
Ind
Winslow
Here
Dispatch
J. H. McConnell
Pike County
Exonerated bookkeeper Arthur Simpson freed in forgery trial
In Indianapolis on July 2 Arthur Simpson was acquitted of forging checks he admitted signing but said he did so at the firm Warman Black Chamberlain Co. to boost the stockmen’s credit. A small group of supporters and the jury praised the not guilty verdict.
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Indianapolis
Arthur Simpson
Criminal Court
Simpson
Warman, Black, Chamberlain & Co
Daring dives by mall boys from Market Street bridge
In Logansport a crowd watched as several youths leapt from the Market Street bridge into the river below repeatedly. The bridge sits above a dam with water ten feet deep and the jump from top to water estimated at forty feet.
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Logansport
Ind
Carnoral
Market Street
Unpopular Fire Chief Faces Petition in Wabash
Four-fifths of Wabash firemen have signed a petition presented to the city council demanding the removal of William A. Williams as chief. They accuse him of arbitrary conduct and seek his dismissal in the interest of better service and harmony.
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Wabash
Ind
William A. Williams
Indictments Possible in 1839 Transit Bribery Case
Circuit Attorney Folk in St Louis indicates new bribery indictments may target Eastern capitalists connected with the 1839 transit bill. Missouri statute limits bar prosecutions for Missourians, but not for New York residents. Funded by about 130000 dollars, New York capitalists backed the streetcar consolidation efforts, with legislative agents authorized to spend as needed. Folk aims to complete evidence in days.
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St. Louis
Folk
Missouri
New York
Cole County, Grand Jury
Jefferson City
Golden-Haired Kra mer Wins Six Day Bicycle Race
Frank Kra mer of Orange New Jersey won the six day bicycle race at the Coliseum in Pittsburg after a thrilling finish. The last lap time was under 18 seconds breaking the track record. Each team covered 284 miles in the event.
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Pittsburg
Frank Kramer
Orange
N. J
the Coliseum
Market Report Prevailing Prices For Grain and Livestock
Market report dated July 1 lists prevailing prices for grain, provisions, and livestock. It notes current rates for corn oats wheat hay and cattle with minor shifts from prior periods. Local traders report steady demand and stable wholesale quotes across commodities.
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Indianapolis
Gary Cora
Cincinnati
Amend
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