Taft Gains 603 Delegates After RNC Contests
Chicago June 13 The Republican national committee finished hearings on all contests and shifted focus. Taft leads with 603 delegates on temporary roll call after decisions in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Alaska Arizona and more. Foraker claims 3 delegates from Virginia Ohio, while Louisiana Ohio and Tennessee factions seat. Sixth Ohio district split also acknowledged.
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Kellogg for Second Place Nomination in Minnesota
Minnesota delegates expect Joseph Cotton to present Frank Kellogg of St Paul as the vice presidential nominee at the June convention in Chicago. Kellogg's backers push his anti trust and railroad case record as a fit with administration supporters and fear Governor Johnson as a competing second choice could unsettle Minnesota voters.
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Allies Plan Stampede To Save Roosevelt Bid
In Chicago on June 11 allies, unable to beat Taft outright, debate triggering a Roosevelt stampede to undermine Taft. Conferences mulled a swift shift, but factions split on whether a stampede should aim to defeat Taft or accept four more years of Roosevelt in the White House.
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Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
H. P. Belmont Dies in Hempstead Home
Oliver H. P. Belmont, son of Perry Belmont, dies at his Hempstead home after a brief serious illness. His decline followed appendicitis diagnosed June 1 amid long term poor health. He leaves August Belmont and Perry Belmont as brothers and relatives.
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Oliver H. P. Belmont
Hempstead
L. L
M. Belmont
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Oliver H
Belmont
Perry Bemont
August Belmon
Perry Belmont
John F Finerty Dead Chicago Editor and Irish Patriot
Colonel John F Finerty editor of the Chicago Citizen and longtime newsman, lecturer, and Irish patriot, has died at age 62 after a six month liver illness. He leaves a widow and two adult children, John P. Finerty Jr. and Vera Finerty.
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John F. Pinerty
Chicezo Citizen
Finerty
Nine Workmen Killed in Dynamite Blast on Grand Trunk
A premature dynamite explosion at Chamber Bros. camp east of Winnipeg on the Grand Trunk Pacific construction line killed nine workers and injured several others.
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End of the Goebel Case Pardon Granted
Frankfort Ky June 13 Governor Willson pardons Caleb Powers and James Howard ending a famed Kentucky murder case that drew petitions from across the nation. Powers had faced four trials over the Goebel shooting during the 1900s political struggle. The governor cited grounds for clemency after lengthy consideration and a federal appeal history.
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Oregon for Bryan Delegation Endorses Bryan Nomination
Oregon Democratic state convention in Portland elected four delegates at large and two per district and passed a resolution endorsing Bryan for president. The platform endorses Governor Chamberlain for US senator, postal reform, higher carrier wages, broader Interstate Commerce Commission powers, Oklahoma banking laws, direct election of senators, and unity behind Regan for president.
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Mrs Green and daughter leave Hotel Plaza suite 244
In New York on June 13 Mrs Matty Green and her daughter Sylvia departed the Hotel Plaza from suite 244 three rooms and bath, rate thirty dollars per day, leaving a vacancy after moving from Hoboken where they paid seventeen dollars monthly.
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Foelker's Fierce Dash Caps Albany Gambling Repeal Vote
In Albany on June 11 the legislative fight over repealing public gambling bans reached a dramatic end as two bills passed with 26 votes to 25. Senator Foelker, recently recovering from an appendectomy, traveled sixty miles from Staatsburg to cast decisive votes with the Senate, while Senator Wallace’s arrival filled a vacant seat, delivering the required margin and ending a thirteen year prohibition in race track enclosures.
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Prevent Election Frauds In Panama Sparks War Dept Action
Washington reports the War Department released correspondence between the United States and Panama on preventing electoral frauds in Panama. Taft informed Roosevelt that fraud fears exist. four provincial governors have been removed and electoral law altered. A commission is investigating, with no decisive stance yet.
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Topeka Flood Swamps North Side Residents in Boats
Topeka Kansas on June 13 reports severe flood conditions with North Topeka submerged under water. Shunganunga overflow floods Walnut Grove and East Topeka south of Twelfth Street, creating a lake of 144 blocks with depths from one to twenty feet. Residents flee with only clothes while households are flooded again and railroad traffic is halted.
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Kentucky Delegates Instructed for Bryan At Convention
Lexington June 11 Kentucky's delegates to the Democratic national convention are instructed for Bryan. Six delegates at large chosen by the state convention will cast one third votes each. Names listed include J. W. Beckham James McCreary O014 M. James W B Nat Henan Thomas P Priynter and Joby S Mayo as delegates at large.
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Bryan
J. W. Beckham
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McCreary
M. James
W B. Nat Henan
Thomas P. Priynter
Joby
Mayo
Fourth of July Party Ideas from Delineator
How to host a patriotic Fourth of July event with invitations for a patriotic supper. Decorate tables with sod and toy cannons, chocolate cannon balls, flags, and bread slice flagholders. Include red white and blue books with questions on American history and score flags for guests.
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Montclair Considers Dog Barking Curfew Ordinance
Montclair New Jersey may enact a dog curfew limiting nightly barking from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. A $5 fine for barking during the curfew, rising to $10 on a repeat offense, and a separate penalty for dog biting. The measure, by council member Charles H. Hartshorne, aims to curb complaints including a neighbor’s mother in law forced to leave due to nocturnal barking.
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Taft Defies a Hoodoo in War Department Corridor
Secretary Taft was seen walking under a ladder in a wartime corridor while workmen repaired a chandelier. He avoided comment on superstition, joking with a door keeper about luck. In Shanghai, a plan to punish teachers for reporting unruly students was criticized as unjust to education.
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Tory Taft
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Shanghai Board of Education
New Use For Melons Rises In Georgia Market
Florida melons are entering the Georgia market and, when aged sufficiently, a Florida favorite is rich in alcohol. A carload ordered for Georgia is typically described as "doc-tored" by the Florida Times-Union.
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Georgia
Florida Times-Union
Remnant Club Formed In Atchison Kansas Aims For All Ages
A new social club to be called the Remnant club will be organized at Atchison Kansas. It will welcome people too old for young folks clubs and too young to stay home and idle. It excludes those too stupid to join Browning and Shakespeare societies.
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Novel Fire Chief's Motor in St Paul Car Fleet
In St Paul Minnesota a new fire chief's car is noted as one of the most complete in use. It features a disappearing rear seat and special accommodations for boots helmets and other paraphernalia.
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Fad of Fair Motorists in Paris Cars Decorated with Bouquets
One of the latest fads among Paris motorists is to secure bouquets of towers in vanes attached to the inside of their car dears.
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The Careful Sects. Ageot and his Wife in Boston
A brief London Chronicle note depicts Ageot and his wife arriving in Boston alarmed by supposed London thieves. On their Strand walk the husband jokes about protecting his wife from cutlass and teeth injuries, claiming they have locked away the danger safely in the portmanteau.
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Portnonty
What a Blessing Children Are Jones Comment
Quoted snippets show a cartoonish dialogue with remarks on children, musical practice, and domestic life. The fragmentary text references a San Francisco Chronicle joke line about blessing children and a London Telegraph exchange about consulting doctors and bringing in accomplices, highlighting verbose, humorous asides rather than a cohesive news item.
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Arez Jones
Iano
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DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Pfefferle
Advertising copy touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for cuts scratches bruises and piles. Claims quick healing and urges purchase through Eugene A. Pfefferle.
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DeWitts
Eugene A. Pfefferle
A Choice of Evils in a Fyphoid Fever Epidemic
Fragmentary anecdote describes a drinking water question during a Fy phoid fever outbreak. A man replies that he freezes water rather than boiling it, highlighting informal public health quips amid the epidemic. Pioneer Drug C mentions appear as garbled text in the source.
Three Color Hats Prompt College Colors
Farmer Kornkob cites his son wearing a hat band of three colors as proof of college degrees. The playful exchange highlights pride in higher education and family achievement.
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Best Pills Ever Sold in Tiny Town Ad
After declaning If years for elimnic inlvestion, and spending hver Ewin hata red dollars, nothing has done oe as much good as Dr. King's New Life Pills, L consider them the best pills ever old, writes B, FP, Ayscue, of Tnaleside, N. OF Sold under entrantee at 0. M. Olsen's drug store. 25c.
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How Hay Dried Grass Gaffe Recalled in Washington
A mild gentleman in Washington during Secretary Hay’s era attempted to reach the secretary of state by phone. After a long hold the caller asked who was speaking and heard a faint reply. The exchange ended with the shouted line Hay Hay Dried grass Hay and the question Do you catch it.
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Hay
Secretary of State
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