Roosevelt supporters rule out minority platform report
Chicago June 22 Roosevelt backers decide no minority platform report will be presented. Gov Hadley says concessions were made to progressives and the party will not fight on the floor. La Follette followers plan a progressive platform minority report amid hints of Taft McCall vice presidency talk.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Hadley
la Follette
Harry S. New
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
New
McCall
New England
Missouri
Murray Crane
Taft
Suri
Crane
Root
John Wesley Hill
New York
Hill
Pennsylvania
Verdict for 10000 in Welker v Hazen alienation case
The jury awarded $10,000 to F. E. Welker against E. E. Hazen after a weeklong trial. Defense moved for a new trial as jurors debated whether actual and punitive damages should be separate, with Judge Porter re-instructing before a late-night agreement.
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F. E. Welker
E. E. Hazen
Ellwood City
Porter
Bessie Goodchild
Cruelty Charges Filed Against Peter Punio
Peter Punio of County Line Street was arrested before Alderman Ranney on cruelty to animals charges. Neighbors reported a starved horse with protruding ribs that could barely move, and the animal collapsed under load. Dr. Bittles examined the horse as W. E. Williams filed the information. Punio posted bail for a Monday hearing at 2 o'clock.
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Peter Punio
County Line Street
Ranney
Punio
W. E. Williams
Repairs Underway at Dufford Furniture Store
The store room of W. F. Dufford on East Washington street, damaged by fire, is being repaired and painted inside and out with a new tile entrance. The store will present an improved appearance when finished.
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W. F. Dufford
East
Washington Street
Coroner Jury Rules Fusco Murdered in Brace City Incident
Coroner EB P Norris coroner's jury finds Pasquale Fusco died from a skull fracture caused by a brick or concrete thrown by Joe Retina. Jury recommends diligent search for Retina and indictment if captured. Witnesses place the men at a Centre street christening before Fusco returned to his boarding house.
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Joe Retuna
Pasquale Fusco
EB. P. Norris
Fusco
Centre Street
John Panella
Enon Valley Man James Smith Missing After Day in Beaver Falls
Relatives seek answers as 55 year old James Smith of Enon Valley vanished ten days ago after saying he would visit Beaver Falls for the day. Police in nearby towns were alerted to watch for him.
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James Smith
Beaver Falls
Enon Valley
Sharon People at Mission Tonight
Ten interested workers in the Sharon mission will be in this city tonight to take part in the service at the rescue mission on South Mill street and Croton avenue. Special music will be a feature.
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Sharon
Rescue Mission
South Mill Street
Croton Avenue
Crawford to Reply to Debs in New Castle Debate
Cherokee business man J S Crawford travels to New Castle to reply to Socialist candidate Debs at Cascade park meeting. He says he seeks a fair hearing to correct what he calls misinformed views on socialism and hopes to persuade longtime socialist voters he is mistaken.
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New Castle
Eiugene V. Debs
Crawford
Cherokee
Iowa
Debs
Cascade Park
Start Work On New Building On S Croton Ave
Excavation has begun on the Cunningham heirs property along South Croton avenue near the Dean block. A retaining wall is being built to hold back creek water so the cellar wall can be constructed for a new brick block building.
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Cunningham Heirs
South Croton Avenue
Dean
Charles Murphy Attracts Crowd In Baltimore Room
Crowds gather around the room of Charles F. Murphy the Tammany leader in Baltimore as onlookers wait to gauge sentiments, an anti Murphy man from New York sneering at the scene.
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Baltimore
Charles F. Murphy
New York
Tom Tagert Runs Indiana Politics by Long Distance
Baltimore June 22. Tom Tagert, former national committee chairman, settles permanently at French Lick and now owns a large health resort. He manages Indiana and state politics largely by long distance telephone any time needed.
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Baltimore
Tom Taggert
The
National Committee
French Lick
Indiana
Red Cross Thanks New Castle for Flood Offering
The American Red Cross thanks New Castle readers for a $32.05 offering to flood sufferers. J B Pike, assistant cashier, signs the acknowledgment on behalf of the local board and treasurer John J. Gannon.
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New Orleans
Fred W. Gallant
The
New Castle News
New Castle
Sir
John J. Gannon
American Red Cross Society
J. B. Ppike
Fear Bryan May Bolt Convention
A United Press report from Baltimore says fear Bryan may bolt the Democratic national convention if the progressive cause loses to conservatives. Some doubt the move, while others prepare to prevent an open split. Bryan arrives Sunday to lead the progressives who remain disorganized until then.
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United Press
Baltimore
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Judge Parker
Parker
Champ Clark
Gov. Foss
Roosevelt Resumes Fraud Cry
Roosevelt declares delegates at the Congress hotel were chosen by the people and accuses Taft supporters and the national committee of steamroller methods. He says fraudulent delegates placed on the temporary roll call created a dishonest majority and the convention refused to purge them.
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United Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress Hotel
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Engineer to Prepare Gardner Avenue Viaduct Estimate
After a courthouse conference on the Gardner avenue viaduct the county commissioners directed Civil Engineer Gilkey to draft sketches and an estimated cost. A follow up meeting with city traction and railroad officials will decide each party’s share. The viaduct would extend 1300 feet and no construction will start until plans are ready and fully considered.
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Gardner Avenue
Gilkey
City, Traction
Railroad
Horse and buggy stolen in New Castle park
New Castle police reported this morning that a bay horse and a buggy were stolen from the public park. The thieves jumped in and drove off in broad daylight, and police have a description and are actively searching.
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New Castle
Pitchfork Tillman Poses Calmly for Camera in Baltimore
In Baltimore on June 22 Pitchfork Tillman of South Carolina refused to appear hostile. Photographers urged him to raise his cane and look aggressive, but he smiled and asked what for since he isn’t hitting anyone anymore.
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Baltimore
Tillman
South Carolina
Pitchfork
Woman in Fur Coat Draws Attention in Baltimore Lobby
A Baltimore convention attendee stirred interest by entering a hotel lobby wearing a brown fur coat and a hat adorned with pink roses. The city is not unusually cool in late June.
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Baltimore
School Board Plans July Meeting Pace
A school board will hold another meeting next Tuesday evening to clear up as much business as possible this month as few sessions are expected in July and August.
Indiana Governor Tom Marshall’s Early Career
Baltimore reports that Governor Tom Marshall of Indiana had no prior public office experience before his election. He was described as a top-tier country lawyer from Indiana.
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Baltimore
Tom Marshall
Indiana
Small Fire at Parsonage Extinguished Quickly
Firemen from the Central department rushed to the A. M. E. church parsonage on Green Street at about 11 o'clock. A small blaze on the roof was easily put out with minimal damage.
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Central Department
Green Street
Roosevelt at Chicago Ambition Roosevelts Unseated Delegates Meet
In Chicago Roosevelt supporters hold a meeting of unseated delegates to explain their cases and plan a mass gathering. Gov Hadley says he will stay in the Republican convention. Senator Dixon hints at Taft nomination by progressives. A pledge promotes Roosevelt as next president.
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United Press
Chicago
Col. Rosevelt
Congress Hotel
Sith
Teddy
Col. Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Rooms
Hadley
Missouri
Republican Party
Taft
Dixon
Nelson McDowell
Massachusetts
Sudden Death of Portersville Postmaster Joseph Lehman
Joseph Lehman 68 longtime Portersville postmaster died suddenly Friday evening from heart failure after a day with his son. Civil War veteran G A R member he leaves wife Lambrick and children Mrs McNeal William Henry Stahl Marie Azelia Clyde. Funeral Monday 1 30 pm at Presbyterian church with Rev Laughner officiating. Burial in church cemetery.
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Joseph Lehman
Portersville
Lancaster County
Co. G
184Th Pennsylvania Regiment
Lambrick
McNeal
William
Missouri
Charles Stahl
Kansas City
Henry
New Castle
Marie
Azelia
Clyde
Presbyterian Church
Laughner
Death Notices for Hillman Tidd Izzo Lehman Myers
Death notices list Hillman Tidd 61 of 601 Superior Street Mrs Fred Izzo 32 of 138 South Beaver Street Joseph Lehman 68 of Portersville George Myers 39 of Ellwood.
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Hillman Tidd
Superior Street
Fred Izzo
Beaver Street
Joseph Lehman
Portersville
George Myers
Ellwood
Finn quits rule of rabid counselor
Correspondent reports Finn has reversed his rabid stance and become calm and reasonable. Pennsylvanians wonder what this change will mean for the Keystone State as Roosevelt’s spirit is said to be tamed.
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Finn
Taft Nomination Prospects At Republican Convention
Chicago reports dull convention mood as Taft seems likely to be renominated though many would prefer a compromise candidate. Root Penrose Crane consult with Roosevelt allies. Hadley fading, calls for an older, less radical choice gain interest amid Roosevelt zeal waning.
Battery B Annual Reunion and Monument Dedication
The Battery B reunion plans include Nesbit's grove gathering from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by a 1:30 p.m. annual oration by Comrade Joseph Reed. A monument dedication occurs at 3 p.m. with songs, scripture readings, prayers, and a dedicatory address by Hon. Wm. E. Porter.
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Battery B
Battery BR
Nesbit’s Grove
Joseph Reed
Battery B Association
Wm. McClelland
Robert E. Porter
John
Wm. E. Porter
Memorial Association
Jas, A. Gardner
Long
America
Robert Hamill
Baltimore’s 17th National Political Convention Date
Baltimore historians note this is the city’s seventeenth national political convention. The piece lists figures such as Jackson Van Buren Lincoln Fillmore Pierce and Polk as winners among those named, with many also later defeated at the polls.
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Baltimore
Jackson
van Bureau
Lincoln
Fillmore
Pierce
Polk
New YMCA to Open for Use in November
Officials say the new YMCA building will be ready between November 1 and 15 and occupied soon after. Plasterers start Monday and finishing work will follow, with officials confident the facility will be usable in November.
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Charles Murphy
RED Cross
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Youngstown
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Dream
Theodore Roose
Velt
Unit
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Joseph Lehman Uks
Pittsburger
Spirit OF Roosevelt
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A. W. Treadwell
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