Rhodes Scholars Head Toward Stockholm for Olympic Games
About half of Oxford Rhodes scholars are expected to travel to Stockholm for the Olympic Games. High hotel costs and admission fees deter many Rhodes-funded students from going. Lange of Oklahoma and Zeigler of Iowa are in training and may join the American team. Lange aims to improve in sprinting and high jump while Zeigler stands out among English college weight men as a potential second-string.
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London
Rhodes
Oxford
Stockholm
Rhodes Fund
Lange
Oklahoma
Zeigler
Iowa
Ziegler
Americar
Twenty Drowned When Dock Collapses at Niagara Park
A fifty foot dock at Eagle Park Niagara Island in the Niagara River collapsed under a crowd of about 250 persons. Between fifteen and twenty drowned and several were injured as the structure fell into twelve feet of water. By midnight eight bodies were recovered, six identified.
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Niagara River
Buffalo
N. Y
Eagle Park
Niagara Island
Women Clubs Convention Heads to Frisco for 10000 Attendees
A biennial meeting of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will convene in Frisco on the same day as the Baltimore event. The ten day session is expected to draw over 10,000 women from across the United States.
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San Francisco
Baltimore
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
St Louis Seeks National Progressive Party Convention
St Louis aims to host the Progressive Party convention stemming from Roosevelt era momentum. Adherents claim the gathering could occur in August in Chicago, with Cleveland Denver and Baltimore also vying to host the event.
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St. Louis
Progressive Party
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Baltimore
Mack May Not Preside at Democratic Convention
News notes Norman E. Mack may miss presiding over the Democratic National Convention due to his mother's death. If absent, the role to call the convention to order would fall to vice chairman Dr P L Hail of Lincoln Nebraska.
Sad Picnic Tragedy Near Nemaha City
Four relatives drowned in the Nemaha river near a bridge one mile from Nemaha City while picnicking at All Hive near Shubert. Stella Else, 24, single, with sister Grace 13, Minnie Haith 8, daughter of Charles Haith, and Elmer Else along with others were among the victims reported at 2 30 Sunday afternoon.
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Stella
Wilson Else
Grace
Elmer Else
Minnie Haith
Charles Haith
Nemaha River
Nemaha City
All Hive
Shubert
Armed chase for bank bandits robs Bokchito bank
Scores of armed men from Bokchito Durant and McAlester scour the countryside for bandits who robbed the First State Bank of Bokchito of 33000 Friday. In an hour long battle with citizens Robert Kelly and Dudley Moran were probably fatally wounded.
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Durant
Okla
Bokchito, Durant
House Judiciary committee moves to impeach Judge Archibald
The House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to report impeachment of Judge R M Archibald of the commerce court for alleged business intimacy with railroads involved in cases before his court.
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Archibald
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
R. M. Archibald
Commerce Court
Indian 118 Years Old Claims Oldest Man Title
Muskogee Oklahoma resident John Black a Cherokee half blood says he was born in 1792 and is 118 years old. He recalls Civil War era rejection due to his age and claims to be Oklahoma and perhaps the United States’ oldest man. A Rome dispatch notes Italy seeks a powers conference on Turkey war settlement and possible armistice if Turkey agrees.
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Muskogee
Okla
John Black
Brushy Mountain
Oklahoms
United States
Italy
Turkey
Rome
Anniversary of Waterloo observed at Windsor Castle
Tuesday marked the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo with a representative of the Duke of Wellington presenting a small banner at Windsor Castle in line with the duke's terms.
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Waterloo
London
Duke of Wellington
Windsor Castle
Taft and Sherman Renominated on First Ballot
Chicago reports William Howard Taft was renominated for president by the Republican National Convention on the first ballot at 9:25 p.m. Saturday with James S. Sherman renominated for vice president. The convention listed Taft 561 votes, Roosevelt 107, La Follette 41, Cummins 77, Hughes 2. others present and not voting 8,48. absent 2.
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Chicago
William Howard Taft
United States
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Senator la Follette
Taft Sherman
New Hampshire
Taft
Roosevel
la Follette
Cummins
Hughes
Vote tally and adjournment at Roosevelt convention
The vice presidency vote totaled Sherman 597 Borah 21 Merriam 20 Hadley 14 Beveridge 2 Gillette 1 absent 7 not voting 352. The convention adjourned sine die at 1029 p m with no Roosevelt delegate walkouts. A resolution empowered the national committee to declare vacant any seat on the committee from refusing to support the 1912 nominees.
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Sherman
Borah
Merriam
Hadley
Beveridge
Gillette
Roosevelt
National Committee
Nebraskans Join Revolt at Roosevelt Delegates Meeting
The Nebraska delegation attended a meeting of Roosevelt delegates who refused to participate in the convention work. H E Sackett said the credentials committee work was repeatedly indefensible and unacceptable to Nebraska members.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
H. E. Sackett
Victor Rosewater Brought Cheer at Republican Convention
Victor Rosewater, retiring RNC chairman, appeared on the floor amid the Pennsylvania delegation as delegates greeted him with handshakes and pats. The mood at the convention was upbeat with good humor spreading since yesterday. A Texas delegate also called to Rosewater, and one large delegate lifted him in a moment of celebration.
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Victor
Victor Rosewater
Republican National Committee
Pennsylvania
Texas
Rosewater
Roosevelt battle flag bandana dots Chicago rally
Emblem of the New Party in Chicago features a bandana handkerchief praised as the Roosevelt battle flag. Delegates and crowds wore flaming bandanas, inclusive of Colonel Roosevelt who publicly supported the symbol. His daughter Mrs Nicholas Langworth also wore one.
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New Party
Chicago
Roosevelt
Nicholas Langworth
Boys Released After Roosevelt Train Accident Play Robber
In Tarrytown New York three boys who caused a derailment to the Theodore Roosevelt train near Chicago were released without punishment. They said they intended to dig a cave while playing robber on the terrace above the tracks and that a boulder loosened and rolled toward the rails but did not touch them.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft Sees Chicago Convention as More Than Prelude
President Taft states that the recently ended Chicago convention is more than a campaign prelude, noting it marks a significant political event for the party. He asserts that the convention’s impact extends beyond the election cycle.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
End of pre-convention crisis and Republican victory
The passage argues the pre-convention crisis threatened constitutional rights and judiciary independence, warning the Republican party risks embracing reckless ambition. It commends the Baltimore convention result as a great victory for the Republican party and the U.S. people, with November’s issues to follow.
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Republican Party
Nation
Baltimore
United States
LaFollette Campaign Organizer Comments on Active Duty
Walter I. Houser, campaign manager for Senator LaFollette, says the senator expects to continue active work in the ranks of the campaign. The statement reflects ongoing efforts and public presence in the political race.
Republican Governor Deneen Confirms Gubernatorial Candidacy
In a statement, Governor Deneen identifies as a Republican and pledges to advance progressive ideas through the Republican Party. He asserts Taft’s nomination by the national convention and declares himself the party’s candidate for governor.
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Republican Party
Deneen
Timoils
Taft
Denver Aviator Julia Clark Killed in Practice Flight
Mrs. Julia Clark of Denver, an aviator, died after a biplane struck a tree limb at the Springfield state fair grounds during a practice flight. The nearly inverted craft crashed on the track, Clark suffered a crushed skull and died en route to a hospital.
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Springfield
Julia Clark
Denver
Clark
Roosevelt Heads Independent Ticket at Chicago Convention
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was informally nominated for president on an independent ticket as followers gathered at Orchestra Hall Chicago to pledge support. A state convention in Illinois is planned, aiming to organize a temporary national structure with the slogan Thou shalt not steal.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Orchestra Hall
Illinois
Roosevelt Nomination Speech Sparks Third Party Move
The work of organization will press ahead state by state with an August national convention planned. Roosevelt said he would step aside if the new party chose another candidate. Comptroller Pendergra st of New York nominated him and William Draper Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania law school delivered the supporting speech. A crowd gathered on Michigan avenue as plans circulated without public announcement.
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Roosevelt
Tre
Pendergrast
New York
William Draper Lewie
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Michigan Avenue
California Delegation Arrives at 1912 Republican Convention
The crowd sang patriotic airs with pipe organ accompaniment as delegates secured seats. California's Republican delegation arrived before 10 o'clock led by Governor Johnson who escorted them to the stage. A banner reading California delegation national republican convention Chicago 111 1912 was hoisted above the speaker's stand.
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California
Johnson
Chicago
Coliseum
Norris of Nebraska Arrives at Convention Platform
Congressman George Norris of Nebraska, an insurgent in the house, ascends to the platform joining George W. Wickersham the Alaska delegate as cheers erupt. A voice shouts Here comes Texas as Cecil Lyons, defeated Texas leader, moves down the aisle with the National Committee entourage.
Mail and freight trains collide at Malmslätt station
Twenty people were killed and sixteen injured when a mail train heading for Stockholm collided with a freight train at Malmslätt station in Sweden. Royal Swedish railway officials opened an investigation into the crash.
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Linkeeping
Sweden
Stockholm
Malmslaett Station
Washington reports Cuban insurrectionists surrender and leaders killed
The Cuban capital is elated by a Santiago message to the Cuban legation in Washington stating a large number of insurgents have surrendered. It claims rebel leaders Luna and Leban have been killed.
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Washington
Santiago
Cuba
Luna
Leban
Roosevelts greet Governor Johnson at packed meeting
Reeman Sidney Bieber of DC, Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs Nicholas Longworth, Miss Ethel, Kermit and Archie arrived early and occupied a box near the stage. When the hall packed, the audience rose and sang America, then Roosevelt delegates greeted Governor Johnson who opened the formal part of the meeting.
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Reeman
Sidney Bieber
District of Columbia
Theodore Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ethel
Kermit
Archie
America
Roosevelt
Johnson
The Colonel Brought in at Nomination Hall
Colonel Roosevelt accepted the nomination amid applause, pledging to fight if needed and urging freedom to substitute a better candidate. He warned that fraudulent conventions threaten the republic and called the movement a patriotic duty. Governor Johnson adjourned the meeting after urging the delegation to reconvene Sunday afternoon.
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Roosevelt
Dixon
Stubbs
Kansas
Flint
Johnson
Roosevelt Forces Clash Over Credentials Committee
Chicago opposition labels the Roosevelt members liars and gutter workers as the five member committee led by Dovel l Newbrook Malby Lanstrom and Mondell prepared a public rebuttal. The session featured fierce exchanges with charges of a coalition between national committeemen and contested delegates and claims the committee reports were prearranged.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Credentials Committee
R. R McCormick
Dovell
Newbrook
Malby
Lanstrom
Mondell
Har
R R McCormick
Promise a Short Platform for Baltimore Convention
Democratic platform builders plan a concise document with sharp points. A leader says the final form will hinge on the clash between conservative and radical party forces, with differences likely in wording rather than core content during committee consideration.
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Baltimore
Democratic National Platform
Committee On
Colored Wit in Convention Pointed by Mississippi Delegates
A Mississippi delegate clashed with the convention chair over procedure causing laughter. Chairman Root related a point of order about the steam roller and noted the justifications for starting home on Sunday, drawing cheers from the audience.
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Myr
R Ho Howard
Mississippi
Root
Barnes Is Selected New York National Committeeman
Chicago reports William Barnes Jr was selected by New York delegates as the national committeeman to the Republican National Convention. The vote was unanimous and he will represent the empire state at the meeting of the new national committee.
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Barnes
Chicago
William Barnes, Jr
New York
Empire State
Hadley Declines Roosevelt Third Party Bid
Governor Hadley announced after the Chicago convention that he will not join Roosevelt's third party movement. He said he can render more public service as a Republican than by helping form a new party.
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Hadley
Jefferson City
Chicago
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Edward S. Bragg Dead and Flynn-Johnson Fight Hinted
General Edward S Bragg commander of the Iron Brigade died Thursday in Dond du Lac Wisconsin at age 85 after years of frail health. Governor McDonald of New Mexico said he would try to block the Flynn Johnson boxing match planned for Las Vegas on July 4.
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Edward S. Bragg
Dond du Lac Wis
Edward S Brage
Iron Brigade
Bragg
McDonald
New Mexico
Flynn-Johnson
Las Vegas
The New Party Formed in Chicago Step Began Action
In Chicago the progressive party born Saturday night was dedicated Sunday with about five hundred attendees. Governor Hiram Johnson was empowered to name seven members to meet with Colonel Roosevelt and craft a plan of action.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Hiram Johnson
California
Roosevelt
Ottumwa Woman Credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Ottumwa Iowa woman Harriet E Wampler reports long suffering from female troubles eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after trying many doctors She urges others to try the remedy and notes confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for personalized guidance
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Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harriet E. Wampler
S. Ransom Street
Lydia I. Pinkham
Half a loaf better than a loaf says bakers produce
The text notes half a loaf is preferable to the bread some bakers bake. It also touts Garfield Tea as a natural laxative made from pure herbs and makes a biblical aside about Solomon not wearing an opera bat that opens and closes.
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Garfield
Hardly Suitable Settlement Talk Gets Witty Exchange
The exchange centers on meat versus vegetables with Mrs Grogan quipping about injuries and a recovery that avoids a black eye. Settlement worker notes high meat prices as context for suggesting vegetables.
Four Dollars for a Cake of Soap
Soap prices rise with new French imported varieties costing two to four dollars per cake. Scented and boxed, they appeal as travel and bride’s kit items, offering exquisite trifles for the traveling bag.
Clothes and the Man in the South Carolina Bible Peddler Tale
A colporteur trudging through mud in South Carolina accosted a passerby to sell a Bible but was refused. The next day after rest the same man bought a Bible from him. The peddler quipped about meeting a muddy man who looked like a Methodist tramp and noted, when I buy a Bible I buy from a Baptist gentleman.
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South Carolina
Doctor's Shift Now Gets Along Without It
A physician reports better digestion and weight gain after switching to Grape-Nuts for breakfast, noting relief from indigestion and recommending the food for patients with digestive issues. The letter, signed with a request for anonymity, cites the cereal's digestibility and nourishment.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Femline
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