Keeper's Wife Fights Tiger To Save Husband At Zoo
In Los Angeles on June 20 Herman Gerson, chief keeper at East Lake Park Zoo, fought a male tiger gripping his arms. Mrs. Gerson jabbed the animal with a pitchfork, pried its jaws, and drove the fork into its eyes to stop the attack. Mayor Harper ordered stronger cage bars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Herman Gerson
East Lake Park Zoo
Gerson
Mrs. Gerson
Mayor Harper
Fatal Mimic War Claims Three New York Guardsmen
A six inch gun battery at Fort Wadsworth Staten Island saw a flare back during a mock naval duel with the hostile fleet. One member of the Ninth regiment John Welsh was killed instantly. George Harvey and James McDowell were severely wounded with Harvey not expected to recover and McDowell in critical condition. The incident occurred as watchers at the fort reported the firing when the fleet attempted to pass the Marrows.
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New York
Army of New York
John Welsh
George Harvey
James McDowell
Ninth Regiment
New York National Guard
Harvey
Fort Wadsworth
Staten Island
Marrows
Lower Bay
The
Plan to Raise Cotton Grade Demonstrated in Galveston
H Laas of Brookshire in Waller county, a prominent planter and Farmers' union executive, showed a method supported by the federal agricultural department to lift cotton quality. He is nearing seed sufficient to plant a crop with middling as the minimum grade and 11 4 inches as the staple length.
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Galveston
H. Laas
Brookshire
Waller County
Farmers’ Union
Agricultural Department
Tragic shooting during arrest attempt in Memphis
On Main street Memphis June 20 a failed attempt to arrest John Wiley a Tillnois Central railroad freight conductor led to bystander John Lloyd being fatally shot. Detective Lawless was wounded in the hand and a unnamed Black woman was shot but not seriously hurt. The incident occurred on a crowded thoroughfare near a theater.
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Memphis
John Wiley
Tillnois Central Railroad
Main Street
John Lloyd
Wiley
Lawless
Electric Line Proposed Fort Worth to Bonham
At a meeting of citizens in Bonham and nearby points W S Cole of Detroit presented a plan for an electric railway from Fort Worth to Bonham. The proposition was accepted and a stockholders fund organized with J L Lovejoy as chairman.
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McKinney
Tex
Bonham
Blue Ridge
Cole
Detroit
Mich
Fort Worth
Wis
J. L. Lovejoy
Monument Unveiled at World Temperance Congress
Delegates at Saratoga New York unveil a monument marking the spot where the world's first temperance society was founded by Dr Billy J Clark a century ago. The event coincides with the congress honoring the society organized at Moreau near Berlin. The same papers report Taft’s nomination for president published briefly in Berlin papers, with Emperor William informed via the German embassy.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Billy J. Clark
Moreau
Berlin
Taft
William
Washington
Lightning Killa Miner Killed by Lightning in Bunda
June 20 in Bunda Pennsylvania miner Simon Ko Bokick was killed by lightning while at work. The incident is reported from the local mining camp and authorities are investigating the death.
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Bunda
Simon Ko- Bokick
Funeral Shock as Woman Feels Dead in Wheeling
At the funeral for Mrs. Margaret Laflore in Wheeling West Virginia on June 20, Mrs. Mary Mullarkey fainted and was declared dead at the scene. Rescue workers and bystanders aided before she revived, and she was transported to a hospital for observation. The incident occurred amid funeral proceedings, disrupting the service and prompting medical checks for all attendees.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Margaret Laflore
Mary Mullarkey
James Sherman Nominated for Vice President at Convention
James Schoo lcraft Sherman of New York Utica was nominated on the first ballot as the Republican vice presidential candidate. The New York delegation presented Sherman amid strong cheers while Governor Guild and Franklin Murphy also received nominations. vote tallies varied by state with Sherman leading in many.
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Chicago
Craft Sherman
Congress
Twenty
New York
Utica
Rabbi Schanharber
Delaware
Timothy Woodruff
J. 8
Sherman
Canoe
Mr. Sherman
Senator Lodge
Guild
Massachusetts
C. Ss. Osborn
McCarter
New Jersey
Franklin Murphy
Alabama
Arkansas
Sherman Nomination Voices Unanimity at Convention
Crane of Massachusetts moved Shermans nomination be made unanimous. Governor Fort seconded the motion. The motion prevailed unanimously and Sherman was declared nominated unanimously. At 11:47 oclock the convention adjourned sine die.
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California
Sherman
Colorado
Murphy
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illnois
Indiana
Is Walt
Guild
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jerse
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Muriphy
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Fairbanks
Wisconsin
Sheldon
Wyoming
Alaska
Arizona
District of Columbia
Hawaii
New Mexico
Philippines
Porto Rico
Crane
Fort
Vice Presidential Nomination Telegrams Sent in Joy
President Roosevelt sent hearty congratulations to Representative Sherman on Taft and Sherman’s ticket. Secretary Taft echoed praise and invited Sherman to Cincinnati for talks. Secretary Cortelyou also sent warm wishes and congratulations to Sherman on the nomination.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sherman
Taft
Cincinnatic
Cortelyou
Telegrams and Flowers Signal Taft Elevation in Washington
Telegrams and flowers fill the Taft residence after his rise to new status. A blue coated policeman stands at the curb daily, reflecting heightened security as Taft begins daybreak routines in Washington.
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Washington
Taft
K Street
Wally
President plays tennis as Taft nomination announced
Washington reports the president was playing tennis with Assistant Secretary Bacon when news of Secretary Taft’s nomination arrived. He had prepared a statement praising Taft as the best Republican candidate. The game continued until dinner time.
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Washington
Bacon
State Department
Loeb
Taft
Republican Party
La Follette Telegram to Taft from Madison Senator’s supportive note
Senator La Follette, in Madison on June 20, sent a telegram to Mr. Taft after his nomination at Chicago. He said the platform disappointed in some respects but he would voice his criticisms and would do all in his power to help secure Taft’s election.
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la Follette
Madison
Wis
Mr. Taft
Chicago
W. H. Taft
Washington, D. C
Bryan Evinces Interest In Convention Results
Lincoln Nebraska June 20 Hon William J Bryan received word of the Republican national convention at his Fairview home and showed marked interest in the vote for other candidates especially Senator La Follette. He declined comment on the convention's work but planned to prepare a statement on the Republican platform.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Bryan
Senator la Follette
Taft Nomination Seen as Imperialism Victory in Paris
Paris reports Taft as the presumed Republican nominee with French papers calling it a victory for imperialism. Le Petit Republique says the move marks a shift toward imperialist spirit that democracy had avoided but now yields to, a bad omen for policy.
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Paris
Taft
Chicago
le Petit Republique
Taft Nominated Widely In Tokyo For Presidency
Tokio reports rapid reception of Secretary Taft s presidential nomination with broad approval reflecting his personal popularity.
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Tokio
Taft
Taft Resigns as Secretary in June 30 Departure
Washington reports Secretary Taft has resigned with the resignation to take effect on June 30. The move ends his service in the current administration, signaling a major shakeup at the federal level.
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Taft
Washington
Wright to Succeed Taft as Secretary of War
General Luke E. Wright of Tennessee will be appointed secretary of war to succeed Mr. Taft. The action announced from Washington on June 20 sets Wright to lead the War Department, ahead of the former secretary.
Colonel Ham Young Telegraph Pioneer Dies in Chicago
William Hamil ton Young known as Colonel Ham Young and head of Western Union Washington office died Friday at his son Frank M. Young’s home in Chicago. A veteran telegraph operator since 1850 he served in the war department during the Civil War while on duty at the Republican national convention.
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Ham Young
Chicago
William Hamilton Young
Washington
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Ham” Young
Frank M. Young
Young
Telegraph Service
War Department
Paris Pattern No 2495 for a dress pattern
The pattern features a dark blue Irish linen dress with dark red linen neck front band belt and sleeve binding, single seam construction and center front fasten. Six sizes from one to eleven years. For seven-year-old size the dress requires 1½ yards of light material and ¾ yard of contrasting material. Send 10 cents with name address size and pattern number.
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Paris
To Keep Meat Hot for Dinner
A simple method to keep meat warm after cooking uses a large kettle of boiling water. Place the meat over the kettle, cover closely, and lay a cloth over the top. This preserves moisture and prevents the gravy from drying out.
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A. E. Shankle Millinery Co
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the Palace
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Prescott. Ark
Langford & Clemmons
E. J. Taliaferro
Old Picayune Building
East Front Street
A.W. Smith
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