Elina Root Chosen Temporary Chairman at Taft Rally
Elina Root, Taft’s pick for temporary chairman at the Republican national convention, won 558 to 302 over Governor McGovern of Wisconsin, a LaFollette ally. The hall surged with excitement as Root secured votes from New York and Nevada, while California backed McGovern. The Taft camp hailed the result as a early win as Root approached the chairman’s desk amid a cheering crowd.
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Pioneer Dies at Cambridge Idaho recalls Nevada pioneer
Mrs. F. Cy Updike of this city reports the death of her aunt Mrs. Julia Hutchings at Cambridge Idaho. A Nevada pioneer, she crossed the plains in 1863 and settled at Glendale in this county until 1880. She was 54 years old and spent recent years with her brother C. H. Weston at Cambridge. She attended local schools and is remembered by old-timers.
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Webster Now in Limelight
Co. R. Webster, the mining man shot at National months ago, displayed nerve by treating injuries himself and refusing bed rest after surgery. Last evening an officer arrived with a warrant and today he sits in the city jail awaiting further action.
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Payne jeered as he speaks before convention in Chicago
Representative Payne of New York faced heckling and chaotic outbursts at a Chicago convention address. He argued the gathering must form a temporary organization before any action could be taken, while cries of thieves and calls for order echoed through HalL.
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Opening of convention draws huge crowds and noisy uproar
June 18 at Convention Hall features intense excitement as crowds fill aisles and shout for Teddy and Taft. Police clear paths while notables like Mrs Roosevelt Longworth and Kermit Roosevelt arrive. A large hat prop is paraded to the platform beside the Texas standard amid the chaotic scene.
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California Delegation Banner Sparks Contention at Convention
Flash reports from the Republican National Convention describe California delegates removing a banner after it snagged on overhead signs. Governor Johnson clashed with the delegation as they rolled up the banner amid cheers from New Jersey. Additional bulletins note arrivals of Watson of Indiana as Taft Noor leader and Wisconsin delegates entering with La Follette banners, while Victor Rosewater presided and Kermit Roosevelt moved through the hall before 11:30.
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Murder trial of Paul Streib in prominent local case
The murder trial of Paul Streib, linked to Hi Ce Dodge’s death, opens in district court. DA Willun Woodburn seeks conviction while defense lawyer P A McCarran defends. A large venire of 100 men is drawn to form a jury amid sensational depositions about Dodge and Streib.
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City Council Passes Plumbers Ordinance and Licenses Change
A recessed city council meeting with full attendance approved Ordinance No 154, the plumbers ordinance. Francis H. Kitt withdrew a retail liquor license application for 839 Worth Center Street, while A M Britt submitted a new application. The mayor and city attorney were tasked to confer with Riverside Mill on headgate changes. The street committee can purchase the Brandon sand pit for 475 dollars. The city engineer may buy and secure a site for a 12 000 gallon oil tank up to 400 dollars.
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Worth Center street
A. M. Britt
Riverside Mill company
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Gazette Bulletin Service Praised By Hundreds At Convention
Ghitego praised The Gazette Bulletin Service as the only source delivering timely convention news. Newsboys rushed to sell the Convention Extra issued at 1 15 PM while crowds gathered at the Second and Center brokerage offices to read the latest bulletins from the scene.
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Lenient Polige Judge Delivers Caution in Peddling Case
Jaynes Allen faced a charge of peddling without a license near Pohoo Fuelge Banaway. Warris, a consumptive from Southern California, made wire hangers and sold door to door. discharged with a warning after authorities noted alleged whisky involvement. James Cloughit and A Likens faced exposure charges with guilty pleas or dispositions noted.
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Wrestler Dr Roller to Meet All Comers on Labor Day
A letter from Dr B Jr Roller, world famous wrestler, promises an exhibition in this city on Labor Day if inducements meet. The Moana Athletic Club is handling preparations for a big event July 4 with a main bout between Kinkead, Pacific Coast lightweight champion, and Bert Knapp, local rising star. The Fourth program will include a battle royal as a preliminary, staged by Mohan athletic club.
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Bert Knapp
Heney Sparks Disorder At California Delegates Rally
Francis J. Heney faces a rowdy Roosevelt delegation meeting in California as he denounces a proposed binding roll of delegates and bars critics, claiming some delegates lack voting rights. The hall erupts with taunts about Big Steve and Abe Ruef, while Rosewater appeals for order.
Pathe's Weekly World News In Brief Parade and Campaigns
Eight thousand suffragists march through New York streets as Pathe surveys global events. La Follette campaigns in California before the recent primary. Bonar Law visits Ireland amid the home rule drive. Pageant battles, notable people, and dramatic life stories amplify a world of great news.
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