Markets in a Favorable Tone Ahead of National Convention
Henry Clews notes a generally favorable market as traders anticipate the national convention and a Taft nomination. Money markets stay easy, gold exports falter, crop prospects look strong with large yields expected for cotton, wheat, and hay. Rail rates and general business show mixed signals, but optimism rises on crop outlook and impending political clarity.
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Wheat market in Chisago as July opens lower
The wheat market showed activity and weakness amid better southwest weather offsetting Liverpool price gains. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported 291 car receipts versus 30 last week and 313 a year ago, with July closing down about a half cent from the opening. Local receipts were 556 cars with a mix of contract-grade grades.
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City Market Prices and Quotations for Dairy Produce and Meats
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FOR THE CHAIRMANSHIP
The Associated Press reports intense interest among national committeemen over who will be chairman. Ohio delegates push a state friend of the candidate, while Washington favors Frank H Hitchcock. An understanding sets Taft to leave Washington for Cincinnati with a subcommittee to meet him on Friday or Saturday, shaping the chairmanship battle.
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Patrick Remains In Prison In Rice Murder Case
Albert H. Patrick, serving life in Sing Sing for the murder of Texan millionaire William Marsh Rice, had his habeas corpus writ denied by Judge Lacombe in the United States circuit court. Patrick argued a conspiracy to plunder Rice's fortune and block him from enforcing the will.
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Death notices from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper
Obituaries report Miss Anna Walter age 22 dies at 914 Sixth Street from phosphorus poisoning jaw disease linked to Diamond Match plant. Survived by parents and two sisters. funeral at St. Vincent's on Oregon Street. Also Wallace Thrall, 54, carpenter of Pickett, Wis, dies in Marion, Wisconsin from heart disease after asthma, survived by many relatives. funeral at Elo M. X church with Pickett Cemetery interment. Also Mrs Elizabeth Durkee dies in Spokane, buried at Allenville after arrival here. funeral of Mrs Johanna Johnson held at daughter’s home with Riverside Cemetery interment. Annotations note multiple relatives and service details.
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Evelyn Thaw Reconciled With Husband in Jail Visit
Evelyn Thaw visited husband Harry Thaw in the jail in Poughkeepsie on June 15 taking dinner with him in the sheriff’s room. Daniel O’Reilly stated the Thaws are reconciled and she will remain his wife despite family opposition, with plans to stay in New York and maintain contact.
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Milwaukee Official Attempts Suicide by Gas In City Hall
Herman Schultz, first assistant city clerk for fourteen years, tried to kill himself by inhaling gas in a city hall office. Found by a scrub woman at seven am, an empty carbolic acid vial and scattered papers suggested intent. Removed to Emergency hospital, revived after treatment. officials cite overwork and rheumatism as likely causes.
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Brumder Named Wisconsin Delegation Chairman
A Wisconsin special from Chicago reports Senator Stephenson agreed to nominate William C Brumder for chairman of the Wisconsin delegation at the caucus. Henry Lockney is proposed for secretary, Duncan McGregor for rules, Stephenson to notify the president, and Atley Peerson for notifying the vice president.
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Hitchcock Named Alaska Delegate to Taft Convention
Alaska delegates chose Frank J. Hitchcock as an alternate to Taft for the convention and named him to notify the presidential candidate of his nomination. He will also serve on the committee to inform Taft.
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Dolliver Fight Over Portrait Plank at Convention
Backers push ahead to time western delegations behind Knight and form a united front at the convention. Californians urge that their candidate would heal wounds and avoid factional lines. Cannon questioned on the injunction plank, with doubt over erasing it, while congressional allies defend it amid resolutions committee debates.
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Platform fight stirs Taft Cannon in Chicago
Labor groups press the plank as Wade Ellis and Walter of railways seek hearing. Taft forces clash with anti injunction and liberal supervision planks while Cannon and Hopkins confer at Union League club. The platform fight centers on trust and banking issues with optimistic notes from Hopkins as Cannon remains decisive.
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Nominations and Delegation Shifts At Republican Convention
Reports from the Republican National Convention describe tense efforts to nominate Taft, with New York factions pressing for a vice presidential spot while avoiding conflict. Delegates from Ohio and Michigan adjust committee roles and replacements due to personal matters, as Indiana assigns new leadership and notify duties.
Farmer Justin Amuley Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
A Marinette special reports Justin Amuley a Porterfield farmer aged sixty shot himself in a granary yesterday amid fears of a panic. He left a prosperous farm with no mortgage and flourishing crops. friends suspect he harmed himself from worry and mental distress. His wife discovered the body.
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Denver hail storm drenches streets and sidewalks in inches of hail
Associated Press reports a severe hail storm in Denver on June 15. Sidewalks and streets were covered in several inches of hail, causing significant disruption. In Omaha, the Missouri River rose above flood stage by three inches, submerging lowlands near the Tawa side with no major damage reported.
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Taft Unmoved by Cuba Uprising Reports
Secretary Taft laughed at reports of a possible Cuban uprising tied to American troop withdrawal. He kept eyes open for tangible evidence of disturbance but doubted any move against the withdrawal deadline.
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Bryan column joins Democrats at state convention
The Democratic state convention in Glenwood Springs Col June 15 adopted resolutions instructing delegates to vote for William J Bryan with likely no opposition.
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Smallpox Case Halts Army Transport Sherman
An Associated Press report from Washington on June 15 states the army transport Sherman will be quarantined for fourteen days due to a smallpox case aboard. The ship has just returned from the Philippines with troops and passengers.
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Zeppelin Plans First Ascent With New Airship
Berlin reports Count Ferdinand Zeppelin will attempt the first ascent tomorrow with his new airship. It is the fourth craft built by the German inventor.
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Short in His Accounts in Bloomington City Treasury
Developments today indicate City Treasurer Harry A. Axtell is short in his accounts by about $80,000 in Bloomington Indiana. The report notes the state of the city finances and alludes to possible irregularities as investigators begin reviewing records.
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Sultan's Troops in Revolt and Tangier Garrison Mutiny
Details from Tangier on a revolt by 4000 troops of Sultan Abd el Aziz as they moved toward Fez and proclaimed Mulai Hafid sultan. Officers imprisoned. In Washington the Tangier garrison at Alcazar fled their commander and declared for the Pretender, with the governor reportedly imprisoned.
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Dolliver States Position in Iowa Delegation Meeting
At a June 1 meeting in Chicago of the Iowa delegation a letter from Senator Dolliver to George Perkins was read. Dolliver declines candidacy, pledges to support Taft and the ticket, cites duty to serve from the Senate, and offers to withdraw if his name is seriously considered. Delegation takes no action.
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La Follette Headquarters Rally at Grand Paetic Hotel
In Chicago at the Grand Paetic hotel La Follette supporters gathered as the Wisconsin senator's presidential bid and reform planks on railroad scrutiny, direct election of senators, and tariff reform were pushed. If the resolutions fail, Rep H A Cooper may carry a minority report to the convention.
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