Right Over Control at Chicago Rages Today
Roosevelt forces clash at Coliseum Chicago as Bill Flinn of Pennsylvania disrupts talks over Hadley amendment with ex Senator Hemenway backing Penrose. Taft leaders defend credentials amid party quarrel with officials naming contested delegates and urging proper seating at the convention.
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Chicago
Flinn
Sen
Hemenway
Joseph Stoltz
Roosevelt
Tl Am
Senator Hadley
Hadley
Rosewater
National Committee
Convention Hall Conclave Prepares for Leadership Vote
In Chicago the Coliseum see many delays as doorkeepers inspect tickets, guards tighten security, and leaders from Roosevelt and Taft camps marshal strategies. Delegates arrive, including Mississippi’s first entrant and Longworth with wife Princess Alice, as Hadley Watson and Payne plan debate tactics.
Wisconsin Delegation Split Into 2 Factions
Chicago dispatch reports a split in the Wisconsin delegation at the convention with resignations threatened. Gov. McGovern, named chairman, received Henry F. Cochems resignation as a delegate while other delegates threaten action. Cochems accuses LaFollette supporters and alleges a plan to back Roosevelt.
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United Press
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
LaFollette
McGovern
Henry F. Cochems
Cochems
Roosevelt
Taft Platform Highlights Endorsements and Proposals
Summary of proposed Taft platform emphasizes adherence to the constitution and existing government form, supports progressive statesmanship and arbitration for world peace, and condemns recall of judicial decisions. It backs workmen compensation, a general conservation program, and Sherman trust law strengthening, plus scientific cost of living studies and tariff reform guided by a tariff board. It opposes court recalls and recalls of legal questions by popular vote.
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Chicago
Iil
Tariff Board
Roosevelt bolted decision uncertain at Chicago convention
Col Roosevelt leaves his Congress Hotel headquarters smiling after a morning visit. A conference with James R. Garfield Gov. Johnson Gifford Pinchot Senator Borah and others followed. Garfield declined to reveal bolt prospects, saying outcomes will be clear only inside the convention.
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Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
C. D. Eliott
Charleston
W. Va
James R. Garfield
Gov. Johnson
Gifford Pinchot
Senator Borah
George B. Co
Gary School System Vote Beats Plan 4 to 3 in New Castle
The Gary Indiana school system proposal to install a domestic science and manual training system in New Castle schools was rejected 4 to 3 by the Gary board in a special session. Public opinion and opposition from President Phillips influenced the decision amid a heated debate over a $1500 installation plan and travel costs for Supt. William Wirt.
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Gary
New Castle
William Wirt
Ind
T. A. Kimes
Phillips
Messrs
Kirk
Zahnizer
Chicago
Zahniser
Wirt
Parker Will Be Dem. Chairman at Democratic National Convent
United Press reports strong support for Judge Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman. Key backers include Murphy of Tammany Hall and New York delegates. Discussions center on ticket balance with possible second spots for Clark Wilson Harmon or Underwood and strategic moves if Gaynor or Clark lead the ticket. Prominent arrivals include Bankhead Belmont Palmy Palmer and Lewis with Clark's camp set in Emerson hotel. Contests expected to involve about forty delegates versus the Republican convention.
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United Press
Chicago
Arms Stone
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Taft
Jas. Watson
Indiana
Watson
Gov
Hadley
Sereno E. Payne
New York
California
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Clark
Wilson
Gaynor
Harmon
Underwood
Champ Clark
Bankhead
Alabama
Perry Belmont
A. Mitchell Palmer
Democracy
Pennsylvania
James Hamilton Lewis
Emerson Hotel
Senator Stone
Missouri
Urey Woodson
Mule traffic derails spinster convention in Beaver
Two mules on a hay wagon balked near Third and Market at Beaver causing the load to spill into the street. One occupant was badly bruised as the party from Allen Taylor's home headed to a Grange hall Spinsters' convention. After the accident, new conveyances carried on the remaining two squares to the event.
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Beaver
Third and
Market Streets
Allen Taylor
West Third Street
Grange Hall
Brighton Township
George Zahnizer Returns Home After Illness
George Zahnizer, a noted civil engineer, was confined to a Pittsburg hospital for over a week with blood poisoning. He returned home yesterday and his condition has improved suggesting no further danger, though he remains weak and unable to work yet.
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George Zahnizer
Pittsburg
William H. Shearer Not the Liquor Arrest Suspect
William H. Shearer of the Seventh ward is not the William Sheafer who was arrested for selling liquor without a license.
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William H. Shearer
Seventh Ward
William Shearer
Death notices for Morse Woods McCune and Bock
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Harriet Morse 71 of 125 W Long Ave Mrs Hiram Woods 85 of Chestnut Street Samuel McCune of Jefferson Street and Olive L Bock 6 months of 318 Vine Street from an unidentified source.
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Harriet Morse
W. Long Avenue
Hiram Woods
Chestnue
Samuel McCune
Jefferson St
Olive L. Bock
Vine Street
Convention reports and ticket tensions at national gathering
A.W. Treadwell notes at Chicago convention that Bill Flinn and Francis J. Heney spoke amid fatigue at Abe Ruef references. Governor Hadley impressed. ticketing friction grows as regular delegates and alternates report limited access. Roosevelt supporters mourn Root’s absence while Taft nears 565 votes and Teddy receives a standing ovation for patriotic citizenship.
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A. W. Treadwell
Chicago
Ill
Bill” Flinn
Francis J. Heney
California
Abe Ruef
Hadley
Missouri
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Roosevelt
Root
Teddy
Taft
Police appointments may be delayed at Monday council meeting
A city council session on Monday night will decide police appointments to fill recent dismissals. A jury has been chosen and the trial of Mrs. Godeine Pesuit of Woodlawn for the murder of Mike Popovich opened yesterday.
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Select Council
Graphic trial reveals Verna Welker’s tale of husband’s alienation suit
Mrs Verna Welker testified in a 50000-dollar alienation suit against E E Hazen narrating a troubled marriage. She described Hazen’s gradual shift from caretaker to suitor and the housework as a prelude to manipulation. The dramatic court scene drew a packed audience as details emerged.
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Verna Welker
F. E. Welker
E. E. Hazeen
Mr. Welker
Hazen
Celia
Ellwood
Prisoners Taken To The Workhouse
Prisoners sentenced for selling liquor without licenses were escorted to the workhouse this morning by Sheriff Whaley Parole Officer William Smith and County Commissioner McFarland. The list includes George Bradley 3 months Clyde Lower 3 months Harry Kelly 6 months Frank Hockenburr months Mark Preston 3 months W C Smith 3 months John Pai 7 months William Shriber 3 months and Tressie Hogue sent to Morganza for incorrigibility.
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Whaley
William Smith
McFarland
George Bradley
Clyde Lower
Harry Kelly
Frank Hockenburr
Mark Preston
W. C. Smith
John Pai
William Shriber
Tressie Hogue
Commencement Held at St Marys Parish School
The St Marys Parish School commencement drew a full auditorium as the class of 1912 received diplomas. Graduates stood with American Beauty roses, a vacant chair honored Miss Jennie G Welsh, and Edward L Hannon delivered the salutatory as certificates were awarded. A newsboy who had been jailed overnight pledged to reform to Mayor Tyler.
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Tyler
Electric Street
St. Marys School
Jennie G. Welsh
Pure Food Advocate May Speak Here in New Castle
Efforts are under way to bring Harvey Wilie the pure food man to New Castle next fall under local organization sponsorship to deliver a lecture.
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Harvey Wilie
New Castle
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