Woodruff Starts Bid for Vice Presidency at Convention
Adherents open local headquarters in the city to support Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New York as he launches a spirited, though unlikely, bid for the vice presidency. General Greene competes for influence with Senator Bliss, Roosevelt backing, and NY factions, while arrivals of national leaders intensify activity ahead of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy L. Woodruff
New York
Charlee Waldron
Brooklyn
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph Choate
Francie V. Greene
Republican County Committee of
Lemuel Ely Quigg
Greene
Cornelius N. Bliss
National Committee
Payne
Scott
Kerens
Deputies Fire on Striking Transit Workers in St Louis
Rioting deputies exchanged fire with 500 street railway strikers in downtown St Louis at Sixth Street and Washington Avenue. Four deputies fired riot guns, killing one man and mortally wounding three others as confrontations escalated between lawmen and demonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
St. Louis
Sixth Street
Washington Avenue
Colonel Cavender
Posse
J. H. Webster
Dr. Woodruff
Hugh K. Hartung
East St. Louis
Citizens’ Posse
Reopening of Famous Murder Cases in Kansas
The Supreme Court of Kansas has ordered a coram nobis hearing to review the murder convictions of George Dobbs and Mrs. Amelia New, both serving life terms for the 1897 murder of Joseph New near Eureka. Alleged new testimony from Alvin Ballard implicates others. motions for a new hearing were previously denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
George Dobbs
Amelia New
Lansing
Eureka
Joseph New
Dobbs
Mrs. New
New
Alvin Ballard
Ballard
Frank Allgood
William Turner
Sudden Death in Trolley Crash Kills Four
Four persons die and about twenty five injured after two Union Railroad trolleys collide head on in Warwick. Among the dead is two adults and a 15 month old child. Lieutenant Governor Kimball is among the seriously injured. Oberved list of victims includes motormen and conductors from Providence and Pawtucket, with many local addresses.
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Providence
Warwick
Union Railroad Company
Kimball
Arthur Liscoe
George W. Baker
Lewis
Sanborn
D. Burroughs
O. O. Kimball
C. N. Kingsley
Pawtucket
Kingsley
William Malliet
Prince Street
H. A. Palmer
Weybosset Street
H. T. Palmer
Point Street
B. Bragg
Carpenter Street
Mary Tourtillot
Lockwood Street
William J. Bogerdy
Owen J. Hurley
Mansfield
Woman Plunged at Spring Garden Bridge Rescued by Patrolman
Mary Ricketts, 30, of 2215 Summer street attempted suicide by leaping into the Schuylkill from the Spring Garden bridge. Patrolman Goodbellet dragged her to safety, then she was placed in the insane department of Philadelphia Hospital after examination by Dr Beck. Relatives were notified and separation from her husband was cited as a possible cause.
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Goodbellet
Twenty-third
Brown Streets
Mary Ricketts
Summer Street
Schuylkill River
Spring Garden Bridge
Hais
Vine Street Wharf
Callowhill Street
Sta
Beck
Philadelphia Hospital
Jeffries
James Conroy Arrested For Domestic Assault
James Conroy aged 47 of 3051 Orianna street was arrested at 1 o'clock yesterday morning for assault and battery on his wife. He resisted Policeman Downe during arrest, was subdued and taken to Thirtieth district station, held in $500 bail. Wife hospitalized at Episcopal Hospital with serious bruising but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conroy
Orianna Street
Downe
Thirtieth District
Episcopal
Governor signals possible National Guard call over St Louis strike
Jefferson City Mo June 10 Governor Stephens said readiness is being prepared to call out the Missouri National Guard to quell disorder in St Louis following the street railway strike but he will not issue the order unless truly needed as a last resort.
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Cavender
Webster
Hartung
Woodruff
Union
St. Louis
Stephens
Jefferson City
National Guard of
Missouri
Jim Pierce Evades Trial After Death by Own Action
A man once slated to face trial for a Chester murder in County Jail hanged himself in his cell. Jim Pierce left letters insisting on innocence and absolving brother Pinny, with a medalion pin on his chest and a remorseful note to his wife.
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Tae
Mepi
Jim Pierce
Mobrow
Pinny
George B. Eyer
Chester
Campbell
Thomas
Fields
Pipree
Pierce
Amos
Jim
Pair Held Without Bail In Ear Biting Mayhem
Isaac G. Edwards 27 and John Cherry 24 were workers in a Broad street culvert quarrel over a remark. Cherry struck Edwards with a stone and Edwards bit off Cherry’s left ear. Magistrate O'Brien held Edwards for court without bail on mayhem charges.
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Isaac G. Edwards
Wood Street
John Cherry
Beechwood Street
Broad Street
Montgomery Avenue
Edwards
Cherry
O'Brien
Lucky Men's Day Offers Rare Suit Patterns
About 100 single suit patterns from worsteds to serges and fancy cheviots, many unmatched on this side of the Atlantic, offered at special prices. Reasons given include a rush of business breaking the $20 line, excess single lengths in higher priced fabrics, and efforts to maintain demand. Made-to-measure suits in sack or cutaway style priced at $25, $30, and $35.
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Atlantic
Market Street Window Offers Made-to-Measure Trousers
The notice highlights $35 patterns selling first this morning with trousers priced at $5 to $6.50 for made-to-measure fits. It promotes in-store viewing on Market Street and claims June business is strong.
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Market Street
Tailor Services Emphasize Custom Clothing and Value
A local tailor touts custom clothing, measurements, and skilled cutters. The shop promises satisfaction with quality fabrics, reasonable prices, and ready-to-wear and tailor options. Prices start at twenty dollars and up for a tailored suit.
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Senator Fairbanks
General Greene
Long
Senator Lodge
Mexico
Powell Clayton
Shoup
Idaho
Morrell
Wyoming
Joseph Manley
Charles Dick
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Avil
Wiswell
Adjutant Webster
Clark Hartung
Lindell
Corwin H. Spencer
Merchants’ Exchange
Washington
Central Barracks
Com
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Mrs. Ricketts
George B. Eyre
Warden Fields
Maggie
Delaware
Maryland
la Gascogne
Havre
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Weer
Perry 4 CO
Chestnut Street
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