Taft and Sherman Renominated. Roosevelt Forms Breakaway Ticket
The Republican national convention in Chicago renominated President Taft and Vice President Sherman on the first ballot with 561 votes. Roosevelt delegates largely abstained or revolted, and Roosevelt himself was nominated on an independent ticket as the convention adjourned. The dissidents planned a Chicago August national meeting.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Orchestra Hall
Taft
Republican Committee
Root
Notable Obituaries and Health Updates From Early 20th Century News
Personal Secretary of the Navy George Von L Meyer suffers a mild typhoid attack at his Hamilton Massachusetts home. Flora McEachin mother of Norman E Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee dies at Sheridan Michigan leaving six children thirty two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Col P D Boutell a prominent northwest merchant and financier is banqueted in Minneapolis by thirty friends. John P Cudahy and Edna C Cudahy divorce and remarry after securing a license in Kansas City. Gen Edward S Bragg Iron Brigade leader diplomat and statesman dies at Fond du Lac Wisconsin at eighty five following a paralytic stroke.
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Norman E. Mack
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London strike sparks famine threat to women and children
Starvation looms as the London transport strike continues with Ben Tillett and Harry Gosling demanding immediate funds to avert disaster. In Germany, Lt. von Falkenhayn died in a Doeberitz crash. Porto Rico reports bubonic plague causing mass flight. 19 cases and 7 deaths recorded.
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Taft Reelected President in Republican Convention Shakeup
Taft wins the Republican renomination on the first ballot with 561 of 1078 votes at Chicago. Roosevelt abstains after calling the body corrupt. Sherman renominated for vice president. La Follette garners 41 votes for President amid a divided support pattern.
Roosevelt Pulls Out of Convention Roosevelts Stand Divides Delegates
The Republican convention faced turmoil as Roosevelt abstained from voting and questioned the ticket. Hughes and La Follette pressed for party principles while Taft forces gained momentum amid chaotic roll calls and protests.
The Platform Reaffirms Republican Principles and Reforms
The platform pledges independent judiciary and continued constructive legislation. It calls for public health laws, workers compensation, streamlined court procedures, and removal of derelict judges. It opposes special privilege and monopoly, supports anti trust changes, and backs the federal trade commission. It endorses tariff protection, curbs corporate campaign contributions, conservation, parcels post, navy growth, river and harbor improvements, and life at sea safeguards. Lands Republican accomplishments under McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft.
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Automobile Panic at Funeral Ends in Tragedy
In Columbus a funeral procession caused panic when an automobile hit a low telephone wire pulling down a pole. The hearse carrying William Tyndall’s body veered, widow collapsed, and driver Charles Smith was cut by the wire and dragged off his seat. Meanwhile in Frankfort a Clinton county grand jury indicted Gus Randolph for arson in a $40,000 blaze that destroyed Rossville business houses on May 25. Sheriff Mattix pursued the suspect to Delphi before arrest.
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Delphi
Delta Theta Tau Sorority Holds State Convention in Logansport
The Delta Theta Tau state convention closed with a grand ball in Elks Hall hosted by the local chapter. Officers elected were Faye Fisher as president Edith Hartley vice president Florence Sterling secretary and Vera Bowen treasurer. Frankfort chosen as next year’s convention site with about 100 attendees from Muncie Peru Union City Lafayette Frankfort Liberty Tipton Greencastle Elwood and Bloomington.
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Fears Wife's Rolling Pin Prompt Divorce Suit
William Ramsey files for divorce from Elizabeth Ramsey alleging she carries a rolling pin to bed and a heavy billet as a weapon. They wed April 24 1907 and have not lived together since last September. he says she often locks him out of the house. Elizabeth now resides in Indianapolis.
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Rains Cause Slump in Hay Prices in Petersburg
Heavy rains swamp hay production pushing prices down to 22.50 a ton as farmers rush to sell before new crop. Crop prospects improve for melons and tomatoes and some corn is being replowed. Pole and Robert Stewart, cattlemen, paid 13000 for 120 acres near the railroad, a Pike county record.
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John K. Patterson
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Church Sues Elwood Doctor Over $500 Donation
The First Methodist church board sues Dr. N H Manring of Elwood to collect a $500 subscription made thirteen years ago at dedication. Manring recently faced a divorce suit from a Indianapolis woman he married two years ago, whom he never lived with, while his daughter Miss Minette Manning a local teacher was sued for $10,000 for alienation of affection.
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N. H. Manring
Manring
Indianapolis
Minette Manning
Man Sizzles High in Air at Pole Work
Claude Bock of the Light Heat and Power company was badly burned when his hands touched a high tension wire carrying 2 000 volts. He was atop a 35 foot pole when the accident occurred. A fellow worker climbed up and cut the wire, and Bock was removed from the pole seriously but not fatally burned.
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Claude Bock
Hneman
Light, Heat and Power Company
Bock
Local Man Takes Own Life At Home
John Garrison fifty five years old hanged himself with a neck tie looped to a bedpost at his residence. Mrs. Garrison heard a fall and found him dead in the room. He was a well known figure in the city and surrounding area and leaves a widow and two children.
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John Garrison
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