Taft vetoes army bill over chief of staff powers
President Taft vetoed the army appropriation bill arguing it impairs executive power and attacks the chief of staff eligibility. He condemns attaching substantive legislation to appropriations, warns of dangerous precedent, and notes likely defeat of the measure as to funds for the coming year.
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SLAIN ON THEIR HONEYMOON AT HARBOR CREEK TRAIN CROSSING
Erie Pennsylvania June 16 A millionaire Cincinnati manufacturer Apmiger and his wife on their honeymoon were instantly killed when their car was struck by a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train at Harbor Creek crossing near here. Miss Ethel Stanton daughter of Mrs Snider was severely injured and chauffeur Harold Leet escaped with minor injuries. The bodies of Mr and Mrs Snider were mutilated and hurled fifty feet ahead. Mr Stanton and the chauffeur were thrown to the side of the track. The injured woman was placed on the train in an unconscious state and rushed to St Vincent's Hospital where her condition was reported favorable.
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Draft Republican platform outlines liberty and constitutional government
Chicago June 17 The Tribune releases an exclusive draft of the Republican platform. It emphasizes government by the people, constitutional rights, independent judiciary, and social welfare while pledging to uphold civil liberty, public ownership of resources, and orderly expression of popular will. The document projects future policy on labor, health, education, and property within Taft administration considerations.
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English bankers wary of American investments after Chicago convention
London bankers and business leaders say English investors will remain cautious about American holdings until the Republican presidential outcome is clear. Roosevelt’s stance and Wall Street policies fuel uncertainty, with money already withdrawn and a wait‑and‑see approach prevailing until after the Chicago convention.
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Automobile Tragedy Ties Harbor Creek to Erie Crash
In Erie Pennsylvania this afternoon a car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Snider and Miss Stanton collided with a freight train at a Lake Shore crossing after they failed to outrun the moving engine. Mr. Snider, a 70 year old retiree and former preserve manufacturer, and his wife died. The party had been traveling from New York to San Francisco and had wed three months prior. A separate late report from Battle Creek notes a child killed and a sister seriously injured when struck by a car driven by Hezekiah Bick near a local store.
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Hughes Evades Politics on Baseball Talk in Washington
In Washington on June 17 Chief Justice White told Associate Justice Hughes that they were having a hot time out West and noted Washington’s ball team is the best in years. The exchange drew White out while Hughes avoided political questions.
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Rival forecasts clash over Chicago weather week
The Weather Bureau predicts fair, cool days in Chicago for four days during convention week. Rival political forecasters warn of violent storms, centered from Michigan Avenue to the Coliseum, with low barometric pressure. Ad segment follows.
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Breaking Into the Big League
Bozeman Bulger presents a four part narrative tracking the rise and fall of a great pitcher. The fourth part titled The Last Season concludes the saga. The piece promises to be pathetically interesting and will appear in the Tribune Sunday Magazine.
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Root in Doctor's Care Ill Senator Hopes to Speak
Chicago June 17. Senator Root, a looming storm centre of the first big Republican fight, was ill tonight and under medical care. He could barely speak but hoped to be well enough tomorrow to deliver the opening address at the anticipated key gathering of the party in national conclave.
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Wishing Ring Wins At 900 To 1 At Latonia
Cincinnati reports Wishing Ring a four year old colt owned by J B Rese pes wins the Latonia sixth race at 900 to 1, a record large price in pari mutuel betting. Total mutuel payout amounts to 1885 50 for win 744 40 for second and 172 40 for third from only four $2 tickets sold.
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Protest to Taft from Roosevelt delegates meet in Chicago
At a June 11 gathering of Roosevelt delegates in Chicago a thousand word protest was wired to President Taft. The message opposed Victor Rosewater and the plan of the national committee to let contested delegates vote on their chairs. Ad text for Dewey's Old Burgundy and Clarets mentions Wevenis and SONS CO. Fulton St. ad.
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Roosevelt Delegates Push 540 Rule to Control Convention
Chicago June 18 dispatch describes Roosevelt delegates voting that 540 uncontested seats are required for binding convention actions. The move aims to curb the National Committee seated delegates, signaling a fight plan with Roosevelt urging battle from the jump. Taft forces face disorderly prospects as Bribery charges recur and threats of fist fights loom at the upcoming convention.
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