Lightning rods gain new lease as safe thunder defense
The Detroit Free Press cites O. Peters of the Bureau of Standards noting about 1500 Americans are struck by lightning yearly, with around 500 fatal. He identifies two safe havens from storms under ground caves and well protected buildings with lightning rods, warning against premature obsolescence of the device and warning about aggressive sales tactics.
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Wood acceptable as Roosevelt’s choice for president
In Oyster Bay on June 6, visitors said Theodore Roosevelt considered General Leonard Wood the most acceptable candidate for the Chicago situation. They quoted Roosevelt as saying he was not for or against any candidate but would support Wood if chosen, believing his election would revive Americanism.
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Spair
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Jury Still Sifts Venire In Orpet Murder Trial
Waukegan Illinois June 6 The venire examination in the Will Orpet murder case continued with both sides holding three peremptory challenges. The trial enters its fourth week after about 1100 men were questioned, eight sworn as jurors and two tentatively accepted.
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Age of Big Fees Among Historic Lawyers
A Philadelphia Ledger noted rising legal fees as evidence of an era. It cites A H Wintersteen receiving about 100000 dollars for Harrah estate work, compares Webster Hamilton and others earnings, and recalls Bushrod Washington and John Marshall sharing 11000 for a Washington biography. Mohair suits advertised by Lentz tailor finish the item.
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Republicans and Progressives Clash Over Hughes Nomination
Chicago dispatch reports intense maneuvering among Republican and Progressive leaders on Hughes as the Roosevelt option looms. Caucuses set to bind delegates as leaders seek a rapid Roosevelt nomination with possible Johnson second, while Hughes speech draws mixed reactions from partisans.
Delegates Traced From District to Precinct Committees
Irregularities were pursued from district conventions where delegations were named back through county conventions to the precinct committeemen. On day one the demand for proof of compliance with party rules and state laws remained constant throughout the sessions.
Wilson Shaping Democratic Platform Ahead of Convention
President Wilson and advisers discussed the forthcoming Democratic platform at the White House and cabinet meeting. Senator Ollie James will be permanent chairman. Stone may chair the platform committee. The draft emphasizes peace prosperity and preparedness with tariff, currency, Alaskan railroad, and trade bills under focus. Secretaries Lansing Daniels Baker and Houston will attend the St. Louis convention.
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St. Louis
Fight on suffrage tops coming Democratic convention
National committeemen expect a clash over adding an equal suffrage plank to the platform. Suffragist states will press the plank through the resolutions committee while both sides will be allowed to present pleas. Leaders say the plank is unlikely to appear in the platform when the resolutions committee reports.
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New Orleans
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ST. Louis
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Florida Holds Primary In Tampa With Senate And House Races
Florida Democrats held a daytime state primary in Tampa to choose a United States senator four congressmen and a complete state ticket. Voters also picked a vice presidential candidate between Thomas R. Marshall and Elliott W. Major. Incumbent Nathan B. Bryan faced Albert W. Gilchrist Park Trammell and Percy G. Wall for the Senate seat.
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Missouri
Nathan B. Bryan
Albert W. Gilchrist
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Percy G. Wall
Harding Wins GOP Nomination In Iowa Primaries
In Iowa a tight statewide primary produced a clear result with Lt. Gov. W. D. Harding securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Suffrage advocates claimed victory though antis trailed neck and neck with partial returns showing nine counties in favor of suffrage and 83,390 for the amendment against 83,461.
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W. D. Harding
Iron Bacteria in Water and Its Geological Link
Iron bacteria discovered in Rotterdam in 1887 are studied as a higher form of life that thrives in iron rich water and may store iron in their cells. They form red deposits in springs, create microscopic tubes, and can clog filters in reservoirs. Some scholars link them to ancient rock formation while health impact remains unproven.
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Cobalt’s Worth Aboard In Northern Ontario Town
The Chamber’s Journal notes cobalt’s long history of exploitation around Cobalt Ontario. It records how the mineral was valued mainly for cobalt blue pigment before broader uses emerged.
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Chicago
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New Victor Records catalog listing and prices
A readable catalog snippet lists Victor Records numbers 18011 to 18034 with titles and performers. Entries include Norah Acushla Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula from Robinson Crusoe Jr at Winter Garden, Collins-Harlan duets, Nat an for What Are You Waitin Nat an, Cohen Owes Me Ninety Seven Dollars by Rhoda Bernard, The Letter That Never Reached Home, Henry Burr selections, and Edna Brown James Reed performances with prices mainly 75 cents and 76 cents for 10 inch records.
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Winter Garden
Collins
Harlan
the Kid
Nat
Cohen
Victorian Accordion Favorites by Pietro for June
Two popular old-time waltz favorites selected by Pietro for his June double. Accordion solos Rosas Sobre las Olas and Sirene lead the program alongside medleys and marches. Pietro is praised as the premier accordion artist, with a Victor exclusive for years.
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Pover the Waves
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Pietro Sirens
Sirene
Waldteufel
Pietro
Cobalt steel shows strength rivals to vanadium steel
The piece notes cobalt steel as a British product excelling in tool steel tests for turning planing drilling and military iron and steel. It cites a half inch twist drill making 15200 holes at 820 rpm in a malleable casting and explains the alumino thermic process to create carbon free cobalt for alloying with steel. Pearce-Robinson moving to 453 Soledad street and various ads follow.
Agony column mirrors England at war in a human document
The London Times agony column, cited by the Philadelphia Ledger, shows a nation in duress. Officers seek revolvers and camp kits, a brewer’s daughter asks for sympathy, and others offer war pamphlets, bath towels, rain coats, or aeroplane skills as England quickens patriotic resolve.
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England
Albany Debate on Secrecy of Grand Jury Minutes
Assemblyman Hamilton Fish Jr. argued in Albany for allowing indicted individuals to unseal grand jury minutes. He warned the proposal would be unfair and smacks of privilege, likening it to a marriage broker showing photos of high‑income brides.
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Albany
Albany Knickerbocker Press
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