Republican Committee Discusses National Convention Delegates Contests
Chicago June 5 The Republican National Committee met to hear contests affecting seats at the convention on temporary roll call. Alabama’s delegation was challenged, and hearings were expected to occupy the day. Foraker and Knox headquarter launches were delayed. James F Burke set to run Knox boom. Osborne named to support Guild for vice presidency. endowment funded for college revenue.
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Republican Committee
Chicago
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Alabama
Illinois editors elect officers at Champaign meeting
The Illinois Press Association elected officers in Champaign on June 5 and closed its session. President S. K. Strother of the Courier in Taylorville, first VP George W. Hughes of the Register in Clinton, second VP George N. Tipton of the Gazette in Girard, third VP G. A. Crowden of the Fairdealer in Ottawa, secretary J. N. Page of the Democrat in Jerseyville, and treasurer Eugene Plhote of the Herald in Milford. A committee was named to push a law requiring publication of session laws in all weekly newspapers. A Danville junket to the Soldiers' home concluded the program.
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Champaign
Illinois Press Association
S. K. Strother
Courier
Taylorville
George W. Hughes
Register
Clinton
George N. Tipton
Gazette
Girard
G. A. Crowden
Fairdealer
Ottawa
J. N. Page
Democrat
Jerseyville
Eugene Plhote
Herald
Milford
Danville
Hitchcock on Trial Again Comedian Faces New Charges
Comedian Hitchcock appeared in the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court to answer charges brought by three young girls. He was committed to the Tombs prison without bail after a sudden adjournment until next Monday following private talks between counsel and Justice Goff after a juror was chosen.
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New York
Jude 5
Raymond Hitchcock
Supreme Court
Hitchcock
Tombs
Goff
Lombard College Confers Degrees and Honors
Galesburg Illinois June 5 Degrees were conferred on 10 Lombard college graduates. Honor students were C Wei gel Joliet and Ethel Fennessey Avon. The commencement oration was delivered by Thomas K Knigit Chicago. Honorary degrees were awarded.
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Fisher
Galesburg
Ill
Lombard College
C. Weigel
Joliet
Ethel Fennessey
Avon
Thomas K. Knigit
Chicago
Moline Chosen As Next Meeting Site For State Owls
At the state order of Owls session in Springfield on June 5 Moline was selected as the next meeting place. Officers named include Grand master William Courey Bloomington Past grand master Dr F S O Hara Springfield Vice president A L F Olson Moline Invocator Otto Mueller Chicago Secretary Fred B Sauter Chicago Treasurer D J Spencer Streator Warden W F Cobeck Alton.
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A.L.F. Olson
Springfield
State Order of Owls
Moline
William Courey
Bloomington
F.S. O'Hara
A. L. F. Olson
Otto Mueller
Chicago
Fred B. Sauter
D. J. Spencer
Streator
W. F. Cobeck
Alton
Harbor Rules Proposed as Island City Boating Club Prepares
Island City Boating Club moves to set anchoring rules for the new harbor with a board meeting planned at the commodore’s office. The harbor, praised for protection and space, will host a Sunday cruise to Vandruff's island with a basket picnic and speed tests.
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Island City Boating Club
Board of Managers
Vandruff’s Island
Doctors Blamed as Drugs and Drink Saturate Society
Startling statistics from Chicago report doctors often prescribing proprietary medicines amid deception by marketers. Dr. Wahrer warns clinicians lack training to resist self prescribed remedies. Colonel William C. Gorgas elected president of the American Medical Association. Dr. Crothers cites that 15 to 18 percent of doctors and high shares of professionals and workers misuse alcohol or drugs.
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Gorgas
Chicago
National Medical Association
Atlantic City
N. J
C. FP. Wahrer
Fort Madison
Iowa
William C. Gorgas
Canal Zone
American Medical Association
T. D. Crothers
Hartford
Conn
J. H. Kellog
Battle Creek
Mich
American Society For the Study
Auditorium Hotel
Crothers
Belmont’s slim hope after operation
Dr Lanehart said Belmont has a bare chance to pull through after peritonitis developed from a surgery that was initially successful. In Indiana, county commissioners backed Sheriff Smutzer to fully investigate the Belle Gunness mystery, pledging funds to finish the inquiry of all crews.
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New York
Lanehart
O. H. P. Belmont
Belmont
Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Belle Gunness
Democratic State Committee Holds Enthusiastic Meeting
Chicago June 5 Argus Special The Sherman house gathering of the Democratic state central committee drew broad attendance with delegates from nearly every congressional district. Speakers included former gubernatorial candidates Samuel Alschuler and L B Stringer and current nominees Pattison and Lewis. A Mitchell for governor sentiment gained support though not present, while plans for primary law actions and petitions were debated. A resolutions committee was formed and communication urged with county chairs. A death notice for C K Ladd of Sewanee prompted a resolutions draft.
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Chicago
Argus
Sherman House
Democratic State Central Committee
Boechenstein
Samuel Alschuler
L. B. Stringer
Douglas Pattison
Freeport
J. Hamilton Lewis
Schaeffer
Johm P. MccGoorty
Samuel Alschaler
Adlai E. Stevenson
Pree
Morris
John Mitchell
Alschaler
Roger C. Sullivan
Cook County Democracy
Denver
Ladd
Roosevelt to travel to Africa for big game hunt
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to leave the United States in April 1909 with his son Kermit for Africa. He will spend a year hunting big game, signaling important stance in the debate over a third term.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Africa
Kermit
New York
Cairo
Denver to Open Monster Auditorium for Conventions
Denver to open a 550000 dollar monster auditorium on June 27 that seats 12 500 with 24 exits and two minute evacuation. The building supports theater and convention uses with a central stage and elevated scenery gear for large gatherings.
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Denver
Colo
National Committee
Sperry Leads Rock Island Gun Club Practice
Rock Island Gun club members held a Watch Tower range practice with A. D. Sperry top in all three events. He scored 24 of 25 birds, 46 of 60, and 65 of 75. The club plans a Jack Rabbit shoot on July 4 with invited city clubs and 10 cents per bird broken.
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Rock Island
Light shed on New York funds used in Nebraska campaign
The article reveals details of a $15,000 fund raised in New York in 1904 and spent in Nebraska. It states $5,000 financed a special edition of the Independent to back Berge for governor, with paper donated for the 96,000-copy run. It notes Bryan wrote an editorial pledging support for Parker after the St. Louis convention, denying paid influence.
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New York
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Thomas H. Tibbles
Tibbles
Independent
Lincoln
Bryan
Commoner
The
Berge
Tom Allen
James C. Dahlmann
John G. Maher
Democratic National Committee
Parker
St. Louis
Ruth Bryan Leavitt Named Democratic Delegate at Large
Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William Jennings Bryan was named as delegate at large to the Colorado state democratic convention to be held in Glenwood Springs on June 15. She heads Denver county's delegation and may go on to the national convention to vote for her father.
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Bryan
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
William Jennings Bryan
Glenwood Springs
Leavitt
Lincoln
Army Private Arrested for Bicycle Thefts
Clarence Van Avera a deserter from Fort Sheridan Chicago was arrested in Moline on charges of stealing several bicycles including a wheel from O W Anderson at 931 Fifteenth Avenue and another in Moline He is 18 years old and Absent Without Leave and will have a hearing this evening before Magistrate Elliott.
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Clarence van Avera
Moline
van Avera
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
O. W. Anderson
Fifteenth Avenue
Elliott
Dual Personality Slayer Haunts Minneapolis Case
James Flood a 15 year old boy in Austin Minnesota is accused of murdering P Camden of Chicago Tate Wednesday night under a woman's domination. Doctors call him a puzzling criminal with two personalities and a feminine disguise found at his lodging. The case notes his use of a wig skirt and feminine attire during the crime and reveals alternating masculine and feminine conduct as investigators probe the motive. A separate line mentions the Oaks horse race in London with Sidiorinett winning.
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Minneapolis
Minn
James Flood
P. Camden
Chicago
Tate
Northwest
James Montague
Austin
Camden
De‘clare
Will Craig
White Rock
S. D
Wheaton
Pargo
Flood
Georgia Democratic primary yields victory for Mares over Smith
In Atlanta June 5, unofficial returns show Joseph Mares defeating Hoke Smith for Georgia governor by a majority slightly over 14 000 with most congressional districts leaning to current Democratic incumbents. Fifth district may see James L. Mayson contest J W Livingston. Senate race favored SC Clay. National ticket not a factor. The gubernatorial race dominated attention though the state party convention meets June 23 to name delegates.
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Atlanta
Joseph Mares
Hoke Smith
James L. Mayson
J.W. Livingston
United States
C. Clay
Georgia
Supreme Court
Bea Bao
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John Hughes
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