Taft Nominated Amid Wild Convention Scenes
Chicago dispatch describes a chaotic Republican convention afternoon as Taft is talked up amid loud cheers while a minority report on the platform is rejected and Cannon receives the nomination. Delegates erupt in applause at Roosevelt mentions and a roll call votes on direct election of U.S. Senators shows opposition.
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Roy W. Howard
United Presa
Chicago
Wisconsin
Resolution Committee
Cooper
United States
Lodge
Plack
U. S
Hilgat
Georgia
Winds
Indiana
Town
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Cannon
Toutelli
Lincoln
Walcero Boutell
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Boutell
Gullertag
Looga
It~nels
Inete Joe
Uncle Joe
Doutell
William Rodenburg
East St. Louis
Nebt
United Bintan
Gannon
Hlavery
Ktenlf
Kunrantan
Fairbanks
Gov
Hatley
Tadiana
Taft Nominated for President in Rowdy Convention
Secretary Taft was nominated amid wild scenes at the convention. Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth waved a banner behind the speakers’ platform. Texas delegates cheered as Burton concluded the speech and a sign and banners drew applause from Ohio and other delegations.
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Taft
United States
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Burton
Texas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Wiecowal
Teddy's Wife Won't Let Him Decline Third Term
Mrs. Robert McCormick, wife of the former ambassador, claims Mrs. Roosevelt fears cause President Roosevelt to avoid a third term. She says Mrs. Roosevelt is nervous and alarmed, and asserts the convention maneuver forced supporters into alignment.
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New York
Roosevelt
Robert NecCormick
France
Russia
Chicago
Europe
Rooseyvelt
McCormick
Ohio Democrats mull vice presidential pick at Denver
Ohio delegates to the Democratic national convention will present an Ohio man for vice president but wait to elect their candidate in Denver. Mayor Tom L. Johnson Congressman M R Deaver and John J Lentz are under consideration.
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Gy United Press
Columbus
Ohio
Denver
Tom L. Johnson
M. R. Deaver
John J. Lentz
Grove City College Holds Landmark Commencement
Grove City College capped a landmark commencement with a reunion banquet and the formation of a permanent alumni organization. Rev James F Ray of Avon will serve as registrar while President Ketler expands the college’s reach. The event celebrated steady growth under Dr Isaac Keller, who founded the school decades ago and steered its rise to prominence. More than 600 students enrolled in the past year with 66 graduates receiving diplomas amid several advanced degrees. Doctor of Divinity was conferred on Rev E Higley of the First A L Church.
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Avon
Saelat
Ketler
Ardaoua
Getalla
Iseae G. Keller
Normel
Minar
Pine Grove
Mercer County
Keller
Tis
Yeaterday
Corsu
Calla
Ee, Higley
Platform Praises Roosevelt in Republican Platform
The Republican platform submitted to the national convention outlines tariff revision, a more elastic currency, extended rural free delivery, waterway improvements, and other reforms. It highlights Roosevelt’s leadership, praising his record of law enforcement and anti monopoly actions while urging continued progress, with further details continued on page ten.
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Chicago
Committee On Resolutions
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Horrible triple tragedy at Parkersburg West Virginia
United Press reports a Sand Creek case where Mrs. A L Stairs killed two of her children and attempted suicide. The husband returned home to find the scene and the killer later died. Also involved are Dowlnick Saluata and ex lieutenant governor William M Brown. Sam Brown sentenced to eight years. Saluata to 20 years. Both sent to Pittsburg penitentiary for separate murders.
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United Press
Parkersburg
W. Ve
Jude
Sand Creek
A. L. Stairs
Sammy Brown
Dynamite Case at Court Today
The commonwealth accuses Vito Viglotte of criminal libel and defamatory notices about DL Rossa. The case, tried since Wednesday, went to the jury after intense arguments before Judge Porter. Attorneys Wilkmon Benedieck Akens Young Chee Medard Gardner argued over alleged dynamite theft at Hillaville.
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Vito Viglotte
Antonio di Mosca
Atrocutus
Bath Sirea
Vigtette
DL Rossa
John Benedicta
Porter
Ftate
Hillaville
H. A. Wilkmon
High Jumper Suffers Serious Injury at School Meet
At Zdinkoro Normal School gymnasium, 20 year old Benjamin F. Cummings of Mellallens Corners attempted a high jump over a classmate, misjudged, and fell landing on his head and shoulders. He is badly hurt.
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Zdinkoro Normal School
Benjamin F. Cummings
MelLallens Corners
Fairbanks Refusal Not Forcing Vice Presidential Choice
Chicago dispatch reports Presidentially tied notes show Fairbanks remains reluctant to run again for vice president. Washington orders reportedly urge leaving the selection until after the presidential nomination. The letter’s cautious tone fuels speculation about Hughes and Dellivera hopes while Taft aides push to postpone the issue.
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Washington
Walkee Man’s Shotgun Death Leaves Family in Grief
Sandusky Ohio report details Henry Young a 28 year old resident of Walkee who admitted shooting the man whose head he blew off with a shotgun on a Wednesday. He left behind a wife and three young children. The motive remains unclear with no reason assigned.
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Sandusky, O
Henry Young
Walkee
This County
Anti-Injunction Plank Added To Republican Platform
The Republican resolutions committee adopted an anti injunction plank after a late vote of 3 to 16. President Roosevelt’s telegram urged adoption while Taft supporters pressed for the measure. The plank asserts court powers to enforce process and calls for state defined procedures on injunctions to avoid delay.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Plank
Republican Party
Third Ward Boys Located After Disappearance
Frark Febl of Chestnut Street and Charles Trushel of Rayatte have been found after missing days. They are en route to Chicago to attend the Republican convention. Their families received posts from them this morning saying they were at the convention and would not yet indicate when they would return.
Miss M'iver Denies License In Marriage Case
An odd marriage notice from Youngstown claims Miss M'iver denies involvement in a license issuance. The fragment mentions James Nev ile and Edeie Melver, with residence listed in New Cas uo, and Miss Fdna C. Melver daughter of Mrs. Mary a. Melver of Wallace avenue.
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Youngstown
James Nevile
Edeie Melver
New Casuo
Fdna C. Melver
Mary A. Melver
Wallace Avenué
Youinu
Black Hand Demands Cash From Farmer in Threatening Letters
Lyman Stacy, a Hillaville area farmer, received two Black Hand letters threatening arson, poisoning stock, and bodily harm unless $100 is left near a marked pole. The messages, one in black ink with a skull motif and the other in red ink, demanded payment and warned of immediate action. Sheriff Bracy filed the matter with local authorities as Stacy guards stock and holds ammunition on his premises.
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Lyman Stacy
Hillaville
Lowe Lville Road
Bracy
Hilscie
Labor Leaders Dismayed by AFL Platform Pledge
June 16 at Hotel Kaiserhof the AFL camp gloomed over the rejection of the Gompers anti injunction plank in the platform. Gompers and Joila Mitchell offered few views, saying they had nothing to say. They contemplated possible protest before the convention, but were not hopeful of success.
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Henry B. Eland
Star
United Press
Chicago
Wale Ellis
Ohio
Reid
Ialeere
Taft
Gram One
Roonevelt
Frank Hollogg
Minyonota
Secord
American Federation of Labor
Hotel Kaiserhof
Gomperg
Inter
Gompere
Jola Mitchell
Gompers
Mitchell
Campaign to curb littering on 113 streets faces fines
Officials urge penalties for residents who persistently dump waste paper and rubbish on 113 streets. The approach aims to stop the practice among a few offenders who remain remiss.
Prayer by Rev Hill Opens the Convention
CEICAGA June 18 The eloquent prayer by Rev John Wesley Hill pastor at Metropolitan Temple New York City opened the convention after chairman Lodge called the session to order He prayed for wisdom in deliberations and for the platform to reflect trust and unity praising the president of the United States and asking for divine guidance throughout the proceedings
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John Wesley Hill
Paetor
Metropolitan Teeple
New York City
Ruse
Chetrman Lodge
Tadiyy
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