Roosevelt Bolting Rumors Shake Republican Convention
Chicago June 3 Rumors of a pending bolt by Roosevelt followers at the Republican National Convention circulate amid talk of a secret armory rental and telegraph wiring. The plan hinges on the first ballot roll call for temporary chairman, with Roosevelt leaders warned against letting Elihu Root's name appear.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area tomorrow
Increasing cloudiness with likely showers tonight or Tuesday, cooler. Temperatures show a 7 a.m. reading of 7, yesterday high 79, low last night 62. Wind at 7 a.m. nine mph. Precipitation none. Humidity at 7 p.m. 37 and 7 a.m. 60. Water stage 9.2 with no change in 48 hours. Astronomical events list evening stars Mars and Jupiter, morning stars Venus Mercury Saturn. J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
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Roosevelt Managers Rally Ahead of Possible Meeting
Roosevelt managers prepare for a potential meeting while denying defeat. They rely on a first ballot to secure the colonel’s election as southern delegations dominate the spotlight. Claims that 25 percent of Taft supporters drifted to Roosevelt could clinch the nomination if southern Taft office holders stand firm. La Follette’s 36 delegates may influence Wisconsin, with Dakota loyalties uncertain. thirty-six delegates could be the balance of power in a tight race.
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Deaths of a Day: Oliver C. Davis Dies at 62
Oliver C. Davis, 62, general counsel for the International Harvester Company and former campaign manager for William J. Bryan, died at his home Pilotknob Manitou after coming to Colorado for his health.
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Primaries under way in Iowa for Senate and other offices
State wide primaries are held across Iowa to nominate candidates for the U S Senate 11 congressmen a governor and county township officials. Early reports suggest a fair vote. Senatorial race between Kenyon and former Senator Young draws most attention while Des Moines editor bets on Kenyon’s return. In New Jersey William M Rockefeller elected to Amalgamated Copper board to fill vacancy with others reelected.
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Two Flyers Dead by Fall in Race
Bremen, June 3. Albert Buchstaetter and Lt. Stille were killed while starting on a 425 mile northwest aviation circuit. The monoplane overbanked during a curve and crashed into the ground. the craft split and bodies were recovered after disassembly. Fifteen aviators entered the contest before the tragedy prompted its abandonment.
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Reminds Dad of Christmas and Cuban unrest rises
The dispatch notes Christmas memories as Negro bands attack in the Cruces and Trinidad area amid unrest across the province. In Daiquiri Cuba conditions improve slightly, but threats to the Iron company plant persist and a gunboat remains near as Commander Mitchell evaluates safety. Officials report unrest without uprisings and a push for American intervention grows among Santiago business leaders. Looting and burning continue, while a reported government victory near Palma Soriano is denied.
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110000 Men Idle Along the Rivers in London
London June 3 It is estimated 110000 men are idle today along the Thames and Medway rivers. Many union men joined striking comrades during the weekend while more men are at work than Saturday. Dockers face a serious situation as pawnbrokers refuse to take pledges, signaling potential semi starvation for riverside residents if the strike lasts.
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Negroes Driving Out Cuba Whites Report Demoralization Seen
Washington reports that the American consul at Cienfuegos Cuba says demoralization is so extensive that white families are leaving. Band attacks and violence accompany the unrest as tensions rise across the island in the early June period.
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Taft Welcomes Three German Warships Visit
Fort Monroe June 3 President Taft with German Ambassador Von Bernstorff aboard the Mayflower officially welcomed three visiting German warships led by the Moltke. The ships returned Kiel visits with 21 gun salutes. German officers will travel to Washington for a two day visit including a White House dinner.
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Chicago Now Scrap Scene of the G. O. P.
Chicago dispatch reports intra party conflict as Howellstir Nebraskan elected committee man in the primary seeks to dislodge Rosewater. Roosevelt downplays the temporary chairman selection as not essential to the preconvention process.
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Pension for Admiral Schley’s Widow Approved
The senate agreed to grant Mrs. Schley a $150 monthly pension. Her current income is about $420 a year, as stated in the debate. Also in Chicago a jury found Mrs. Jane Quinn not guilty of murdering her third husband, John M. Quinn, last December.
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War Prices for Month of June 1912 Presents Higher Costs
New York reports June 1912 living costs rising sharply across food groups. Meat eggs butter potatoes coffee tea sugar salt molasses rice beans and peas average 22 points higher while wheat corn oats barley and flour up 33 percent. Poor crops and high animal provender costs blamed. Average food price rise about 20 percent versus June 1911.
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Two Hundred Waiters and Cooks Strike in New York
The New York strike entered its second week with many hotels open and some closures. Managers claim victory while union leaders vow to widen stoppages. William Mueller, on the executive committee, broke with organizers and said he would seek a settlement through different means.
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Ohio convention notes and primary races unfold
G J Dickman Michigan and Newell Saunders Tennessee referenced as delegates as Ohio convenes in Columbus with Chairman Brown announcing 4 pm start. Burton delivers keynote warning of a national crisis while Taft Roosevelt factions seek Cleveland 53 delegates amid a three way South Dakota primary and westward candidate fights for US Senate Gamble tilt.
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Lorimer's Case Up Tomorrow in Senate Debate
Washington June 3 The Lorimer election fight continues as Kern plans the first speech in a two weeks debate. Jen Kenyon and others are expected to speak against Lorimer while many will defend him. Lorimer will attend and likely speak in his defense after arriving from Chicago. He knew nothing of a senate poll and declined further remarks.
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Claude Allen Found Guilty of Massie Murder
Wytheville Virginia June 3 Jury deliberated two and a half hours before finding Claude Swanson Allen guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Judge Thornton L. Massie at Hillsville in March. The jury recommended a 15 year penitentiary term. Sentence suspended to permit testimony in related Carroll County court cases.
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Watch Tower and Campbell Island park company formed
Springfield Mo June 3 the secretary of state issued a license to incorporate to the Watch Tower and Campbell Island park company of Rock Island with capital stock 2500 to operate summer resorts Incorporators are Joseph F Porter H E Weeks and John G Huntoon
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Navy Appropriations Bill Sees Battleships Struck Provisions Reworked
Navy committee re stores to the naval appropriation bill the removal of battleship provisions while adding eight submarine torpedo boats and six torpedo boat destroyers. It keeps a four year enlistment term with optional extension and includes new wireless gear costs, though some items were cut. Expenditures for public buildings and the Panama Canal show reductions amid a heated debate on extravagance.
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Chicago Stereotypers Return to Old Positions
Nine Chicago stereotypers who backed the May 2 sympathy strike returned to their former posts after the charter of their local was revoked following an investigation led by International President J J Freel. The move follows a disputed telegram and annulling the local charter. Karnitschnigg and Dickman were fined 100 and 50 dollars with costs after being arrested for an assault on a non union newsboy. both were accused of attacking policemen.
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Wiley Offered Boston Health Board Chair Job
Washington reports Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, famed pure food advocate and ex head of the Bureau of Chemistry, has been offered the chair of Boston's board of health at 7509 dollars yearly. Representative William Murray presented the proposal for Mayor Fitzgerald, with Wiley to reply in a few days.
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Sterling Youth Loser in Love Suit Personal Crisis
Sterling Al June 4 Brooding over Esther Gage marriage refusal Harry Evans 18 died by self inflicted buckshot after visiting his sweet heart home Milnois Flag Day Springfield Ill June 3 Governor proclaims June 14 flag day urging display of flags on public buildings businesses and homes Cornelius Doyle secretary of state sum 160000 approved Springfield Ill June 3 Doyle takes office
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