Republicans Plan Early Campaign Book for Verbose Oratory
Washington reports the Republican committee will publish its campaign book early, likely Aug 1, with proofs up to date and new issues added. It emphasizes literary push via press, pamphlets, and speeches to energize speakers nationwide. The Democratic side starts with a July 1 extracts volume from congressional speeches.
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Killed by a Milwaukee Train Near Davenport Water Works
Fred A. Printz a 45 year old laborer was struck by a southbound Milwaukee passenger train about 8 30 p m a mile east of the Davenport water works He was walking toward the city when struck His head was crushed and limbs mangled He lived at 124 Mound street Davenport and leaves a wife and three children
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Mistook P F Cox for New Jersey Senator at Barber Chair
P F Cox treasurer of Rock Island county, not a U S senator, enjoyed unexpected deference at the Republican National Convention. In a Chicago barber shop, a distinguished gentleman offered Cox his chair, prompting Cox to thank him later and remark he had known him for years.
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Novel excursion on the Silver Crescent up the Hennepin
Captain W A Blair of the Carnival City Packet company plans a Wednesday afternoon trip aboard the Silver Crescent through the Hennepin canal locks to the Moline bridge. With 200 passenger capacity it is the largest craft to pass the locks. The boat departs Davenport at 2 00 and Rock Island at 2 15, returning by 6 30.
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Tri-City Motorcycle Club Formed At Hiuber's Garden
The Tri-City Motor club organized yesterday with 18 members present at Hiuber's garden. A meeting is set for Thursday in Moline. The club aims to grow to about 50 members across Rock Island Davenport and Moline. Officers elected include President John Henderson Rock Island Vice President Howard Stafford Davenport Secretary Treasurer G R Myers Davenport Captain H S Dickinson Moline.
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Two Prisoners Sentenced to Joliet Penitentiary
Judge W. T. Gest in the circuit court this afternoon sentenced Frank Hamilton and Frank Young to the Joliet penitentiary on guilty verdicts. Hamilton was convicted of robbery while Young was found guilty of burglary and larceny.
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Shallberg Consents to Run for Circuit Bench in Moline
G A Shallberg city attorney of Moline has consented to run for the county circuit bench, pending Republican primary decision on Aug 8. The seat is held by Judge Gest.
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Seven Die, Seven Prostrated From Heat Wave in Chicago
Chicago daily heat wave reports seven people prostrated and two deaths by noon. The city thermometer reached 88 degrees as heat persisted through the prior 24 hours.
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Rains Deluge Iowa Towns as Political Frays Unfold
In Davenport and Scott county, Democrats applaud a Bryan nomination and push for Governor Johnson as running mate while Republicans back local option liquor laws. Across the river, a destructive storm hits Prairie du Chien and La Crosse with hail four inches deep, damaging crops, unroofing buildings, and injuring several as crews tally losses.
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Manila Wrapping Paper Firms Fined In Restraint Case
In New York on June 22 Federal Judge Hough fined twenty four Manila wrapping paper companies $1,000 each after they pleaded guilty to maintaining an illegal combination in restraint of trade. They are members of the Manila and Fibre association.
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Illinois trades unionists back Mitchell for governor in first state convention
Springfield reports the Illinois trades unionists endorsed John Mitchell for governor and declined to endorse the Republican convention for not adopting the Gompers plank. They also backed W. D. Ryan, S. J. Drew, and several other candidates for state and federal offices with debates over endorsements and district-level requirements. A labor-backed list of current legislators with labor-advancing records was promised for district campaigns.
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In Full Retreat Says Bryan on Republican Convention
Lincoln June 22 Under the caption In Full Retreat William J Bryan in the next issue of The Commoner discusses the Republican convention. He says delegates fled La Follette reforms and cites votes on public campaign funds railroad value and popular election of senators as evidence of retreat. The piece frames Roosevelt and Taft positions and questions party unity.
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Dozen Deaths by Drowning Prompt Heat Wave Beach Exodus
Heat wave drives crowds to New York beaches and waters where a dozen drowning deaths are tallied in 24 hours. The report notes thousands seeking relief on and near the water amid high temperatures. Also updates on political notices: James S. Sherman appears indisposed while touring, George Shumway announces bid for lieutenant governor in Galesburg.
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Secretary Taft Narrowly Escapes Wreck On Pennsylvania Flyer
June 22 reports from Dennison Ohio recount Secretary Taft barely missing disaster when the Pennsylvania flyer suffered a broken piston rod at 50 miles per hour. The locomotive derailed, but the emergency stop kept the six-car train from a serious crash on a curve near Coshocton. Taft offered no comment on the incident.
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Light terms for slayers at Bialystock
Petersburg June 22 sentences handed down in the 1905 Bialystok massacre case. Eleven Christians and 73 Jews were killed and 23 Christians and 82 Jews wounded. One prisoner got three years and 13 others from six months to one year. Fifteen were acquitted.
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Jury Out Since Friday in Land Conspiracy Trial
In Washington on June 22 the jury reported Hyde and Schneider guilty while Benson and Dimond were found not guilty. The four men, indicted four years ago for conspiring to defraud the United States of large western land tracts, had been deliberating since Friday noon after failing to reach a verdict. The court urged one final effort to reach a consensus.
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Bailey Doubtful for Denver Convention Participation
Texas Senator Bailey remains confined to bed at the Waldorf in New York on June 22 as friends fear he cannot take active part in the Denver convention. Recovery may take a week to ten days before he can move.
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President Takes It Easy at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay June 22 no appointments were scheduled for visitors at Sagamore Hill today and none planned for early this week. The president will focus on recreation as much as possible during this period.
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Couple Leaves for England to Wed in England
Paris reports confirm Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan will marry in England and will not return to France until after the wedding. In Imlay City Michigan an engine boiler explosion kills engineer Thomas Fibbs and injures two others. In Milwaukee a business man George Willoughby is sentenced to life for killing his wife.
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End of Hot Period Wednesday Night
The weather bulletin forecasts a hot wave across the country east of the Rockies breaking by Tuesday in the plains and Mississippi valley region by Wednesday night with cooler air arriving Thursday. Local rains and thunderstorms accompany the change. eastern areas to see moderate temperatures by week’s end. Knights of St John Meet in Reading with 2000 uniformed knights in parade.
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