Committee reshapes league control and ballot selection
The executive committee decides to divide election duties among five members and to nominate by plurality. A contentious debate over a supervising subcommittee ends with the original resolution passing 31 to 3. Names for ballot order are drawn from a hat, listing candidates for senator governor and local offices with several reapportionments and new member appointments following candidacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Chaffe
Gage of Battle
As Routledge
Ch. J. Boyle
Routledge
A. P. Calhoun
Lot
C. B. Randall
Joseph W. Bailey
Morris Sheppard
Jake Woltiers
Matt Zollner
W. F. Ramsey
B. Colquitt
Bob Barker
B Lane
Fourth Appellate Court
E. A. Stevens
Anton W. Mourland
James L. Slayden
R. P. Coon
Bernard Schwegmann Sr
W. N. Camp
Chester Terrell
J. J. Tucker
S. B. Davies
D. A. McAskill
Edward Dwyer
W. S. Anderson
R. B. Minor
Frank Wash
John A. O'Connor
W. H. Lipscomb
Claude Y Birkhead
C. M. Chambers
Clint G. Brown
C. F. A. Hummel
Andres Coy Jr
George W. Huntress
Z. R. Davis
I. C. Baker
John H. Clark
T. J. Newton
Dan Lewis
Thad W. Smith
Frank R. Newton
John A. Bitter
Frank Gallagher
John W. Tobin
Jim Stevassessor
Albert V. Huth
Y Boerner
Peter P. Hoefgen
W. Tice
R. Neill Campbell
Joséph Antice
Lace
B. D. Lindsey
Ben
Fiskonstable
John E. Trainer
E. Pee Eeause
Harry Hertzberg
S. B. Bechtel
Forest Campbell
Sterling
J. H. Cunningham
D. A. Meis
J. F. Garland
A. J. Bell
Ted
Ben Kiel
Eo Simmang
W. S. Fieldek
Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes Chaos at Chicago Convention
Reporters describe Roosevelt being escorted by police to the Illinois delegation room as guards blocked the crowd. In the betting scene, a quarter million dollars is said to be wagered on the Chicago convention outcome with some riders naming Taft and Roosevelt in close fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Roosevelt
Guardian
Chicago
Arizona
Taft
Sixteen Aviators Start In Contest At Angers
Angers hosts a long aviation meet with sixteen aviators flying a 292 3-4 mile circuit from Angers to Cholet Saumur and back. Two prizes of 5000 dollars each await the winners. Allard and Debussy crash events injure crew and passengers but some fliers escape unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angers
Cholet
Saumur
Allard
Debussy
Charles
Gossengs
Fie Avi
Man files charge after 16 gunshots target Roger Walker
Roger Walker, a Black man, reports 16 shootings by a would be assailant over 18 days near South Laredo street. He tells Justice Umscheid he was finally struck in the chin last Saturday night and seeks assault with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Walker
China
Nischin
South Laredo Street
Justice Umscheid
Walker
Sap Crossing
Amy Iene
Roosevelt Forces Name Temporary Chairman In Conference
Roosevelt factions settle on Taft Roosevelt division as delegates prepare for massive auditorium meeting Colonel Roosevelt to address 4200 capacity gathering at the auditorium theater California names committee members Oklahoma delegates vote against binding resolutions convention process outlined with Rosewater as chair and Elihu Root likely temporary chairman details on roll call and voting procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Chaiem Borah
Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Hadley
Missouri
National Committee
Taft
James R. Garfield
Justice Hughes
I.a Follette
Cummins
Roosevelt Campaign
Auditorium
Alexander H. Revell
California
Francis J. Heney
Pardee
Chester H. Rowell
Meyer Lissner
George A. Knight
Republican Club
City of
New York
Otto T. Barnard
Victor Rosewater
National Republican Committee
Rosewater
Elihu Root
Hadley plans apportionment cut for Republican convention
Governor Hadley of Missouri proposes basing national convention representation on actual votes rather than population. He would allocate two delegates per district with 25 percent or more of the vote, one for 10–25 percent, and none under 10 percent, plus four at large delegates per state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hadley
Missouri
New York
Louisiana
Washington Roosevelt delegation files protest at Chicago convention
The Roosevelt delegation from Washington state, denied recognition by the national committee, held a caucus and decided to push the fight on the convention floor. Senator Miles Poindexter was named chairman and a protest letter was sent to Victor Rosewater alleging denial of representation and voters' rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Washington
National Committee
Miles Poindexter
Victor Rosewater
Republican Party
State of
Gore to second nomination at Baltimore convention
Senator Gore of Oklahoma returned from talks with Democratic leaders in Baltimore and will second the nomination at the Baltimore convention for Governor Woodrow Wilson. John Westcott of Camden New Jersey will carry out the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Baltimore
Woodtow’ Wilson
John Westcott
Camden
N. J
Maine Holds First Preference Primary In 1910
Portland and Augusta report Maine voters cast ballots to choose party nominees in the first joint primary. Republicans field three governor candidates Frederick E. Boothby William E Hanks and Albert H Shaw. Senate contenders include Co. W. Burleigh Herbert M. Heath and Frederick A. Powers. Democrats back Frederick W. Plaisted for governor and Obediah Gardner for another Senate term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Frederick E. Boothby
William E.'’ Hanks
Watervale
Albert H. Shaw
Bath
Seneror
Co. W. Burleigh
Herbert M. Heath
Augusta
Frederick A. Powers
Houston
Frederick W. Plaisted
Obediah Gardner
Congress
Robbery at 220 Nevada Street Strikes Local Home
Reese Marshall reports a theft at his Nevada street residence while away last night. A thief emptied the wardrobe, taking six hats and three suits among other clothes, leaving a rusty butcher knife in place. Police have not yet caught the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Marshall
Nevada Street
Marshall
Axman
Democratic committees prep for Texas primary
Dallas dispatch reports county democratic executive committees across Texas meet today to arrange logistics for the upcoming state officer primary. The sessions aim to organize delegates, dates, and procedures ahead of the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Texas
Dallas
Tex
Boys Charged With Burglaries
Two boys identified as Willie Terrell and Clarence Casey face charges for burglaries on June 7 in this city. Affidavits filed in Justice Umscheid's court by Detective Miller. Stolen items include $7 from Peter Hansen's home and three gold rings with a diamond and pearl from Mrs. M Hummert’s residence at 308 Brooklyn Avenue.
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Willie Terrell
Clarence Casey
Justice Umscheid
Miller
Peter Hansen
Sherrer Street
M. Hummert
Brooklyn Avenue
Heavy rain and wind devastate Dalhart crops
A 2 a.m. storm with 60 mph winds hit Dalhart Texas causing thousands of dollars in crop and property damage. Five inches of rain were reported as crops at the experimental station were ruined and the Dallam county deep well tower collapsed. No deaths were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Tex
Dallam County Deep Well
Panhandle Rain Reaches Wichita Falls Area
Storm spans North Texas and Oklahoma with two to three inches of rain, aiding corn and crops. Heavy totals along Fort Worth & Denver line reach Amarillo and the Wichita valley, with wheat yields improving and cotton thriving despite prior heat. A second round of rain began at 8 o'clock, spreading through the Panhandle and Western Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Panhandle
Texas
Fort Worth
Denver
Amarillo
Wichita Valley
Abione
Wichita Falls & Northwestern
Oklahoma
Kansas Line
Lower
Rain Worth Millions Hits Texas Panhandle Farms
Heavy rains spread from New Mexico to the Panhandle giving farmers the best crop conditions for this season. The downpour replenishes stock water, promises the largest feed crop in this area’s history, and farm lands remain undamaged as rain continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Tex
New Mexico
Panhandle
Thunderstorms Expected After Western Storm System
Weather forecaster says a large storm area over New Mexico and eastern Arizona will break into a series of thunderstorms with heavy rain and possible high winds in the southwest within 48 hours. Abilene and Hermietta saw rainfall, North Texas farmers expect more rain to finish a strong corn year, and San Antonio may cool after a 95 degree reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Arizona
Panhandle
Abilene
Henrietta
San Antonio
Showers Spreading Along Texas Central Line
Reports from Texas Central railroad points show showers last night on the line from Rotan to Cisco. The rain was light but beneficial and indications point to more showers today.
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Texas
Wacg
Tex
Texas Central Railroad
Rotan
Cisco
Vernon 4 Haig of Y gens ne ard est 4 'tha that fal Sellen
Vernon story mentions Haig of Y gens and a fal or ear fall with references to feed and Solace occurring this year. The garbled text supports no clear action, date, or outcome. Named entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Haig
Rain Breaks Drouth in Mineral Wells Morning
A light rain fell in Mineral Wells Texas this morning ending a long dry spell. The shower provides welcome relief for crops and local wells as residents note the change in the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Tex
Crops Near Abilene Saved by Rainfall
An inch and three quarters of rain fell here last night saving feed and other crops. Areas northwest toward the state line report good precipitation with light rains at points west and south of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Oklahoma Drought Relief Rain Reaches Eastern State
Muskogee Oklahoma reports a general rain starting shortly after midnight on June 17. The rainfall ends a 30 day dry spell over eastern Oklahoma and is of tremendous value to crops already suffering from drought across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Okla
Striking workers press for wage increases at three New Jersey plants
In Perth Amboy on June 17 nine hundred Barber Asphalt Works employees who had agreed to return to work walked out when denied a further wage rise. Smelting and Refining staff refused to return after a 15 cent daily increase was offered. Standard Underground Cable workers to confer with management as 100 deputies remain on guard without disorder.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Barber Asphalt Works
Smelting & Refining Company
Standard Underground Cable Company
Four Attorneys Clash In Court Over Liar Word
In Judge Edward Dwyer’s Thirty seventh district courtroom a four corner brawl broke out among four attorneys over the word liar. Deputies led by Sheriff Tobin separated the combatants as robes tore and faces bruised. Witnesses describe a free for all with coats torn and a reporter targeted before peace was restored. No contempt fines were imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dwyer
Tobin
Building Permits for Local Residences and Shops
Mrs G Bedell Moore secures a store building permit on Avenue 1D for 8590 dollars. A Jr. requests an 8 room dwelling on Magnolia Avenue. Pratik Tenetigtione seeks a prick store building on North Salado Street for 3500. Teresa Morin applies for a 3 room dwelling on Chavez Street for 396. Talamante files for a 3 room dwelling. Mrs Jutchison applies for two open sheds on Jones Avenue for 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bedell Moore
Avenue
Ase Jr
Magnolia Zb
Pratik Tenetigtione
Salado
Teresa Morin
Chavez’ Street
Ase Talamante
Matamoras
J.utchison
Jones‘avenue
Births Recorded From Local Families in June
To Mr and Mrs J Jackson a boy born June 6 1837 on Garden street. To Mr and Mrs Jacob Newcomer a girl born June 2 at 40 Ke avenue. To Mr and Mrs Connelly Lacey a boy born June 11 at 37 Coloredo street. To Mr and Mrs Dean a child born June 4 at 1045 Culebra avenue. To Mr and Mrs Hawiktens a boy born June 11 at 2311 West Commerce street. To Mr and Mrs Ed Ripstine a boy born May 28 at 160% Dakota street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jackson
Garden ‘ Street
A& Boy
Jacob Newcomer
Ke Avenue
Wee Connelly Lacey
Coloredo Street
A Dean
Culebra Avenue
Hawiktens
West Commerce Street
Ed Ripstine
Dakota Street
Burial Permits Listed For Several Local Residents
Burial permits record deaths of Petra de la Pena aged 1, June 16, 194, and Mrs. Ighose, June 16, 1811, at north Imetto Avenue. W H Crockett, 19 years old, died June 15, 141 Arlington Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petra de la Pena
Ighose
Imetto Avénue
W. H. Crockett
Arlington Court
Dr Frederick Terrell Heads North for Convention Tour
Dr Frederick Terrell departed late last week for a tour through northern cities beginning with Chicago. He plans to attend the Republican National Convention now in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Terrell
Chicago
Injunction Not Dismissed By Nashville Chancellor
Nashville judge Chancellor John Addison refused to dissolve the injunction that restrains the mayor and city council from interfering with meetings of M. Cummins and other socialists. The order delays actions against the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
John Addison
S. M. Cummins
Dark Horse booms spark Democratic nominating talk
National committeemen discuss two dark horse moves for the Democratic nomination in Baltimore. Mayor Gaynor of New York and Governor Foss of Massachusetts are named as potential candidates with hints of Murphy’s stance and Illinois unity on vice presidency amid tariff and reciprocity debates. Rhode Island plans exercises at Woodsen Fest. details scarce.
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Baltimore
Mid
Gaynor
New York
Eugene Foss
Massachusetts
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Wilson
Murphy
Foss
Frank Hendrick
Hendrick
Oss
Canada
National
Rogie Sullivan
Gaynor Leaders Begin Canvass of Delegates
A canvass of delegates for the Democratic convention has begun with leaders backing Mayor Gaynor. The effort aims to secure support from delegates as the campaign moves forward under unclear authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Gaynor Wa
Beaumont Protest Targets Rail Freight Privileges
Beaumont chamber of commerce protested Western and Southern Railroad toll and transit rate practices alleged to favor Texas routes. The petition claimed Galveston and Houston gained 4 to 14 cents per 100 pounds on through shipments between Texas and Louisiana, constituting unjust discrimination against other shipping centers.
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Washington, D. C
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Bertone
Cate
Senna Texas and Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
Galveston
Houston
Vance
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Coegentials Committee
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Major Buell
Oxfords
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Frank Bros
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Frank Brothers
Alamo Plaza
Sheriff
Denuyies
Gav. Foss
Gaynor Movement
Beaumont
Charles Lukinm
Thie Tantly
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Contes Christi
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