Roosevelt Roundup Adds Flinn Knox To Taft Effort
New York June 16 Roosevelt denied plans to rush to Chicago by special train. In Chicago June 10 leaders gathered as Roosevelt and Taft camps debated next moves. William Flinn of Pittsburgh and Frank Knox of Michigan push Roosevelt strength, while Indiana Kentucky issues remain contested. Arizona case to be heard later. California district Taft contest postponed awaiting documents.
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Weather and political briefs mix in Rock Island news
Weather outlook for Rock Island Davenport Moline area shows cloudy skies with possible showers tonight or Tuesday and a stable temperature pattern. Forecaster J M Sherier notes river at 8 feet. astronomical events list Mars and Jupiter visible this evening, Venus Mercury Saturn in morning sky. In politics, California delegation dispute continues with Indiana case postponed to Wednesday. Taft and Roosevelt delegates debated amid claims of influence and seating amid committee friction. Cummins flag campaign gains momentum as Kenyon opens Hawkeye club headquarters in Chicago.
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Chicago Snapshots Dixon Smile and Roosevelts Ballot Hope
The steam roller has not yet crushed the famous Dixon smile as Roosevelts campaign manager remains optimistic about securing wins on the first ballot. The scene captures political tension and anticipated momentum amid Chicago reporting.
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Rioting in Chicago Ghetto Over Kosher Meat Prices
June 16 Chicago police answered five riot calls in the Ghetto as protests over kosher meat prices and fowl costs sparked class meetings and a 300‑woman committee to pressure packers at the stock yards. Dozens of women toured meat shops pouring kerosene on exposed chickens, with market owners pledging to sell kosher meat under police protection.
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Race War Feared as Cuban Riots Ignite Tensions
Havana June 19: Washington and Rhode Island enter the harbor amid fears of escalating race violence. Reports say whites attack Blacks as unrest flares across the city. An American minister appeals for calm while political tensions threaten a presidential resignation.
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Arsenal fund is sure next year
Washington June 10 Congressmen Pepper McKinney and Tavenner push an amendment to the sundry civil bill for a $250,400 Rock Island arsenal appropriation. The aim is to manufacture three inch gun carriages in house to generate savings by building all parts domestically.
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Rough work is barred at Baltimore convention hall
Delegations will receive tickets a day before the opening as organizers bar loud shouters. In Baltimore on June 10 authorities announce there will be no packing of the convention hall with noisy supporters for presidential candidates.
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Havana Crisis Smokescreens Sailors Speeds To Cuba
Key West reports show battleship Rhode Island and cruiser Washington sailing for Havana with Rear Admiral Osterhaus aboard. In Havana rioting and anti Negro demonstrations prompt U S naval readiness amid talks of intervention. Officials and press debate possible outcomes as Marines guard El Cuero mines and political maneuvers in Washington intensify.
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Iowa Pure Food Law Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court sustained Iowa’s 1997 pure food law as constitutional. The decision reverses a Georgia high court decree blocking a Knights of Pythias lodge by race, clarifying civil rights implications in interstate matters.
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Mutiny in California Prison Ends in Death and Injuries
San Quentin June 1 One convict killed and four wounded when guards fired on a mutinous mob in the dining hall. It marks the second demonstration by about 1,200 convicts in 48 hours. Also note a separate shooting in Peoria where Bert Peak was killed by Albert Ulrich after a dispute in Kaiser saloon. Ulrich claimed self defense. Peak had accused Ulrich of slurs earlier.
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Taft Mayflower narrowly escapes collision near Chesapeake bay
Aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower, President Taft and guests faced a near-miss with the Northland off Point Lookout as both vessels maneuvered in Chesapeake Bay. Officers avoided collision after a series of signals and swift wheel action, with both ships continuing to their respective destinations.
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June crop conditions report for spring and winter wheat
Washington reporting June crop conditions shows spring wheat acreage 19,201,000 with a 5.8 health index and an estimated production of 265,040,000 bushels. winter wheat acreage 25,744,001 with a 74.2 health index and an estimated production of 362,000,000 bushels. oats and hats lines provide acreage and production figures.
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Senate Committee Backs Simmons Bill on Interstate Film Transport
Washington reports the senate committee favors the Simmons bill prohibiting interstate transportation of film thrillers. Rear Admiral William Henry Everett, U S N retired, died at his Newport home after a long illness, the cause listed as complications from diz- canes.
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Eight Found Slain in an Iowa Home Murder Mystery
Vallisca Iowa June 10 Joseph Moore a prominent businessman his wife and four children and Edith and Blanche Spillinger were found murdered in the Moore home. An ax with blood and hair was found in the house and is believed the murder weapon. All were killed in their beds with two women identified as the Spillinger sisters. The motive appears revenge and no robbery occurred. The Moore family included Herman 11 Catherine 9 Boyd 7 Paul 6 and Edith Spillinger 20 Blanche Spillinger 18 were the victims. A neighbor noted the family’s absence from the barn and the city marshal forced the doors to uncover the grim scene. Moore managed an implement firm and was active socially.
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Holmuth Hirt Winner of German Air Contest
Vienna June 19 An aeroplane race from Berlin to Vienna started yesterday morning won by Helmuth Hirth a German carrying Lieutenant Schoeller of the German army Hirth covered 330 miles in six hours 38 minutes actual flying time He flew over the Altwater mountain range in Morvain which rises to 4887 feet Hirth is a well known American automobile racer.
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Senator Sanders Fights for Taft in Delegate Contest
Senator Sanders of Tennessee, a leading Southern Republican, campaigns in Chicago before the Republican National Committee. He seeks support for President Taft as delegates clash amid GOP sentiment for the president.
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